PROJECTS INFORMATION

Genesee County Water Connection Project

The connection to the Linden water system is tentatively scheduled for Spring 2025.

Lindenwood Neighborhood Project

This project is underway and includes the following streets:

     • Main Street from Broad Street to Lindenwood

     • Lindenwood from S. Bridge to East Street

     • East Street from Hickory to Lindenwood

     • Maple Drive from Main Street to East Street

     • South Street from East Street to dead end

Lindenwood Neighborhood Improvement Project- Update Twelve

Unfortunately, the sudden change in weather has closed the window for asphalt paving this season. We were informed today that roadway paving operations have been suspended until next spring.  In order for residents to have access to their driveways, the contractor will be installing temporary asphalt ramps in the areas with base pavements, and temporary dirt ramps in the areas without pavement. In addition to the temporary ramps for driveways, the contractor will also be installing ramps around the exposed utility covers located in the roadway. In the coming days, the contractor will be reinstalling mailboxes that were moved during construction so that mail delivery can return to normal. Final paving, landscape restoration, sign replacements, and other detailed work will be completed in the spring. If you have questions or issues that you believe need to be addressed prior to the contractor

2024 LINDENWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTS PLAN SET

West Rolston Road Repaving Project

The project has been designed and awarded, and the SAD process has been completed. Construction on W. Rolston is expected to begin Spring 2025.

Linden Mills Rehabilitation & Redevelopment Project

For years, city staff, various committees and residents have discussed the importance of preservation of the Linden Mill Building. Despite the good intentions and a deep desire to accomplish the goal, the lack of funding prevented the project from moving forward.  Fortunately, the city recently received financial assistance from the State of Michigan which will allow the preservation to begin. As soon as the financial assistance was announced, city staff began to assemble and consult the necessary experts to determine the highest and best use for the Mill. This exercise is crucial for the long-term maintenance of the Mill Building, so that it doesn’t remain in the same deterioration cycle moving into the future. Once financing was received, the city assembled a small construction committee to facilitate the transition from studies and discussions to the actual work of preserving the Mill Building. The committee directed staff to solicit bids from suitable architectural firms to help us identify and design a sustainable plan forward. The bids for architectural services were solicited through the MITN online system this past June. As part of the solicitation process, staff provided interested architectural firms with the opportunity to walk through the Mill and visit the surrounding area. Representatives from 12 firms walked through the Mill as part of a mandatory site visit to determine their interest in the project. On June 28, 2024, the city received three bids from interested architectural firms for the Mill project.

The proposals from each firm were reviewed by the construction committee and interviews were conducted to determine which firm would be the best fit for the Mill Building Project. Following those interviews, the committee unanimously agreed to recommend H2A as our architectural partner. During the July 22, 2024 meeting, City Council approved H2A Architects for the project. H2A provides several elements that the committee considers vital to the partnership. The committee was impressed with H2A’s interoffice flexibility and promptness. They also shared their firm’s ability to engage the services of various high-level experts for prompt and in-depth consultation for anticipated and unanticipated challenges. Additionally, the assigned Mill Building Project Manager for H2A has previously worked on projects in the City of Linden and has already established a feel for the community. Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, the committee was won over by H2A’s pure passion for the preservation of historic buildings.

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Mill Renovation Flyer from the Genesee District Library (GDL) 

Mill Advisory Committee Information

This Committee was re-established in 2022 for the mission of gathering information to make recommendations to the City Council regarding grants, fundraising opportunities and priorities for work on the Mill Building, through the use of current plans, assessments and reports. During the March 9, 2023 meeting, Committee members unanimously approved moving forward a recommendation of request for proposal for expression and interest to the City Council. The Committee had fulfilled its mission and was allowed to dissolve.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

Mill Building Survey Results

Architectural Assessment Report (2015)

Facility Evaluation Report (2017)

Emergency Standby Generators

City Council recently approved the purchase and installation of emergency standby generators for the Rolston Road and Byram Lake sewer lift stations. These generators will ensure that the stations have continuous power even during power outages. Emergency generators for our two remaining stations are planned in 2025.

Safe Routes to School Project

The Safe Routes to School Project for Hyatt Lane and Stan Eaton Drive continues to move forward. The city expects to bid the project this fall. Once approved, construction is expected to follow in winter or early spring.

Underground Fiber Project

Surf Internet is currently in the process of installing underground internet fiber throughout the city for residential connection. The installation is complete is several areas of the community and will continue to be installed in remaining areas throughout the construction season. Click the link for additional information: Surf Internet Fiber Optic Coverage Map - Surf Internet

(Updated: December 2024)

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