# Committee Meeting | EDC - October 20, 2026


**Body:** Wayne County Commission
**Date:** October 19, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Professional Services, Environment, Grants & Funding


At the Wayne County Commission Economic Development Committee meeting on October 20, 2026, commissioners received and filed notice that Southgate’s Planning Commission had formally adopted its 2026 master plan. The committee then approved an amendment to an existing three-year contract with Manik Smith Group, an environmental consulting firm, extending the contract’s use to other federal grant programs. The Community Development Division director said the amendment would support historic reviews and other grant work, provide continuity, and avoid delays during short grant-performance periods. The motion passed; no contract amount was stated.

During other business, commission counsel clarified that meetings may proceed if technology problems prevent use of Zoom. No additional procurement actions were identified.

**Source:** Wayne County Commission