The agenda focuses on numerous municipal operational and development matters. Key items include the promotion and swearing-in of various Fire Department personnel, business recognition presentations, and updates on the 2026 Primary Election. Appointment considerations include the Downtown Development Authority, Planning Commission, Total Living Commission, and Wildlife Commission. Several consent agenda items cover authorizations for grants related to injury prevention, tree planting, and transit, as well as equipment purchases for vehicles, ambulances, and sweepers. Discussion items include preliminary engineering for road improvement projects, conditional rezoning requests, special land use for a gas station, and various ordinance enactments.
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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.
