Negaunee Receives over $18K for Old Town Fencing

The City of Negaunee is announcing an update in its efforts to secure unfenced locations in Old Town. This summer it was announced that the city crews would install fencing due to increased prices for materials and labor.

This decision was reinforced after the city had received three bids that were exorbitantly higher than expected, resulting in all three bids being rejected by Council at their June regular meeting.

According to Heffron, in 2020, $8,295 worth of fencing was installed compared to the $32,294 installed in 2021.

“Fortunately, we were able to work with our insurance company who has an internal program that provides grants for projects like this”, Heffron said.

The City of Negaunee is insured with the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority (MMRMA). An organization that includes over 200 cities, counties, townships, villages, and special districts, along with dozens of other governmental entities such as libraries, medical care facilities, fire departments, 911/dispatch departments, courts, and transportation services.

The MMRMA, provided the City of Negaunee with grants totaling $18,912.00.

According to Heffron, the city still has some areas of fencing to address and that these areas will be completed next year.  

“We are thankful to the MMRMA for their assistance in helping us secure these areas. Old Town is a true treasure for our community. This helps us provide a little more safety for everyone”, Heffron said. 

Heffron also extends a thank you to the city staff that helped obtained this grant, as well as the DPW crews who installed the fences during the warm and humid summer.

Questions concerning this release may be directed to the attention of the City Manager, Nate Heffron at (906) 475-7700 ext. 11.