Reliable Infrastructure - Bloomfield Township

Priority 4: Reliable Infrastructure

Goal

Continue to invest in reliable and modern infrastructure and systems that meet the Township's expected levels of service, while evolving with the changing needs and potential growth of the community.

Objectives, Performance Measures, and Status

Invest in technology to analyze, improve, and provide resilient infrastructure that meets needed service levels of the community.

Performance Measures

Complete a comprehensive, organization-wide technology assessment to identify needs of the Township by April 2028

Status

As of March 2025 a technology assessment for each department has been completed. The Township continues to use best-in-class products and follow the most recent Criminal Justice Information Services, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and Computer Information systems Control standards.
In April 2025 new technology and updates to Township Hall Auditorium were completed.
In April 2025 a Road Advisory Committee was established to examine options for road improvements.

Continue the execution of the Township's Capital Improvement Program through proactive and solid fiscal planning, while including options for clean technologies where possible.

Performance Measures

Number of Capital Improvement projects completed.

Status

In Progress

South Bloomfield Highlands water main project:

Start of Construction: November 25, 2024
Water Main Installation Completion Date: June 26, 2025
100% Water Service Connections Completion Date: October 30, 2025
Date that the wells were decommissioned: December 23, 2025

Vernor Estates water main project:

Start of Water Main Construction: July 28, 2025
Water Main Installation Completion Date: December 18, 2025
Estimated Completion Date for Pavement and Landscape Restoration: Spring 2026

Upcoming

Safety Path construction projects (4)

Safety Path design projects in progress (2)

Sanitary Sewer projects

Rehab of N. Evergreen Interceptor
Upgrade Controls and Communications (SCADA)

Storm Drains Projects

SWAMP Phase 2 - Detention Basins/Stormwater
Luz Drain Extension (Red Maple Ln)

Water Main Replacement Projects

Red Maple Lane
Vernor Estate Water Main Replacement continues
West Maple

Continue to advocate for more improvements in the utility providers electric, internet and cellular communications infrastructure.

Performance Measure

Maintain/increase resident satisfaction with public utilities by hosting an annual Town Hall with utility providers.

Status

Small Cell Wireless Committee has continued to advocate for additional service areas, resulting in expanded coverage discussions with providers
Small Cell Wireless ordinance was amended in March 2025 to mainstream the permit process as well as increased pole height.
Small Cell Wireless Committee scheduling Open House with telecommunications/utility providers in February 2026.
Through the Water Meter Replacement Program, smart water meters were installed with real-time monitoring through the "Eye on Water" app.
New technology for snow removal and ice management was implemented. This is a direct liquid application to the road before a winter event or adding to salt that is applied to the road. Benefits include:
- Reduced environmental impact
- Reduced cost

Outcomes

The Township public safety facilities are updated/renovated.
The Township's Capital Improvement program is funded and implemented through the Five-Year Asset Management Plan.
Infrastructure solutions and needs are met through partnerships.