TECUMSEH — The Tecumseh Planning Commission will review the city’s proposed Capital Improvement Program during its March 10 meeting, outlining more than $4 million in infrastructure and equipment projects planned for fiscal year 2026–27. The Capital Improvement Program identifies major public investments expected over the next six years.
City staff submitted the proposed plan to the Planning Commission for evaluation before it moves to Tecumseh City Council. Under the Michigan Planning Enabling Act, planning commissions must prepare and review a Capital Improvement Program each year that identifies public structures, infrastructure projects and other capital needs expected within a six-year window.
The commission’s role is to review proposed projects and determine how well they align with the city’s comprehensive plan and long-term development priorities before sending recommendations to the council.
City Manager Brett Coker outlined several priority projects proposed for the upcoming fiscal year. The largest proposed investment is $1.5 million for downtown streetscape and irrigation improvements through the Downtown Development Authority.
Other proposed projects include $750,000 for rehabilitation of Standish Dam, $859,521 for local street improvements, and $300,000 to resurface the northeast downtown parking lot.
The proposal also includes $326,600 in wastewater and water system repairs and upgrades, $84,000 for a police patrol vehicle, and $30,000 to reconfigure the front office area at City Hall.
The total proposed capital spending for fiscal year 2026–27 is about $4.02 million across multiple city funds, according to the planning documents.
The meeting agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes, public comment and staff reports.
If the Planning Commission recommends the Capital Improvement Program, the proposal will move to Tecumseh City Council as part of the broader city budget process later this year.