The Council held a meeting to deliberate and finalize the 2026-2027 municipal budget. Key agenda items included the appropriation of expenditure authority for numerous budgetary centers, the establishment of combined water and sewer rates, and the setting of property tax millage rates for various funds including general operations, library, and parks and recreation. Additionally, the Council authorized service charges for residential garbage collection and provided administrative directives for budgetary transfers, capital project funding, and employee recognition programs.
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The Council conducted a regular meeting covering numerous administrative and operational items. Key actions included the renewal of contracts with a lobbyist firm and the Everbridge emergency notification system, approval of membership renewals for PROTEC and the Public Works Mutual Aid Authority, and the authorization of appointments to the Southeast Oakland County Water Authority. Significant project approvals included the Greenfield Road resurfacing cost participation, on-call services for carpentry and painting, the replacement of swings at Simms Park, the purchase of a Webex Board, a property room inventory contract, and streetscape elements for the 9-Line trail. The Council also enacted several zoning ordinances, discussed a garage sale ordinance amendment, and approved travel expense reports. Additionally, after a closed session, the Council approved a negotiated settlement and a tentative agreement for the police deputy chief's union.
May 7, 2026·Board meeting
City of Southfield Council Regular Meeting
The council meeting featured a comprehensive presentation of the city's annual audit, covering the audit process, financial findings, and the overall financial condition of the city. Furthermore, the council reviewed and discussed the proposed budgets for several departments, including the Library, Emergency Preparedness, Community Relations, Technology Services, Parks and Recreation, City Treasurer, City Clerk, and Human Resources.
