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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Livonia public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
LED streetlight conversion completion
The last 1,542 old high-pressure sodium and mercury vapor lights go LED with heavy grant reimbursement — the city's share is about $63,000, paid back in four months of energy savings. Some residents raised brightness concerns.
Lead service line replacement grant
The city landed a $5 million state Drinking Water State Revolving Fund award — $500K forgiven, $4.5 million at 0% interest over 20 years — to find and replace lead water lines. The bond notice of intent is the paperwork step.
Residential cross-connection control program
Livonia must inspect roughly 36,000 homes' water connections for backflow hazards under a state mandate — a program neighbors have had for years. It could cost about $600,000 the first year and will be reviewed in committee.
Golden Oaks tree removal and environmental testing
A resident questioned why trees at Golden Oaks were cut down before the posted environmental site testing, and raised concerns about online mockery of residents who speak at meetings.