Public safety assessment passes

Public safety assessment passes

CITY OF GROSSE POINTE — Voters here in Tuesday’s election backed a plan by city officials to catch up on deferred needs while supplementing its greatest budgetary expense: the public safety department.  Voters approved a four-year, 1.25-mill special assessment for police and fire departments by 69.95 percent, or 2,323 votes. It should generate $613,750 annually and cost approximately $281.25 per year for an average home with a taxable value of $…