MARCH 23, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Southfield City Council meeting on March 23, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. The council approved a 12-month extension for the commencement of construction on a mixed-use corridor district project at 1911 West 10 Mile, addressing funding challenges and project viability. The council also approved a no-cost, one-year trial agreement with Flock Safety for a drone as a first responder program, including the purchase and deployment of drones to enhance police and fire response capabilities. Additionally, the council discussed and approved amendments to zoning ordinances related to drone port facilities, establishing regulations for their location, operation, and review processes. Other procurement actions included authorization to purchase security camera video storage servers, Cisco WebEx customer assist, flex gate dividers, benches and pedestrian bus stop improvements, and awarding contracts for road resurfacing and trailhead signage projects. The meeting also featured appointments to various city boards and commissions and reaffirmed the city's commitment as a welcoming community through a joint resolution. Public comments focused heavily on community concerns regarding ICE office leases and local enforcement issues, but no direct procurement actions were taken on those topics during the meeting.