04.13.2026 City Commission Meeting

The City of Birmingham, MI held a special City Commission meeting on April 13, 2026, primarily focused on interviewing applicants for a vacant city commission seat. Seven candidates presented their qualifications and visions for the city, with discussions touching on fiscal responsibility, infrastructure, public safety, and community engagement. The commission also addressed several procurement-related matters, including approval of a construction management contract with Sachi Construction for police department renovations valued at approximately $269,347, and awarding a sewer rehabilitation contract to Payar Enterprises for $714,499 plus contingency. Additionally, the commission approved an addendum to a construction staging agreement related to a Woodward Avenue development project. Other agenda items included updates on capital improvement projects such as the North Old Woodward design and a special land use permit amendment for the Daxton Hotel involving loading dock modifications. The meeting featured public comments on short-term rental regulations and surveillance camera contracts, with the city attorney investigating potential ordinance changes. The commission also conducted several board appointments and reappointments. A vote to fill the vacant commission seat resulted in a tie, deferring the decision to a future meeting. The meeting extended past midnight to accommodate the extensive agenda.