JUNE 29, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Southfield City Council meeting on June 29, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved consent agenda items authorizing purchases such as a bidirectional amplifier and distributed antenna systems, new fire hose for the fire department, payment for audit results, and hosting a reception at the Detroit Regional Chamber's policy conference. A significant agenda item was the approval of a brownfield redevelopment plan and tax increment financing for the adaptive reuse of two vacant office buildings into a residential apartment complex at West 11 Mile Road, involving a $30 million investment and a 30-year tax increment financing plan. The council also held a public hearing and approved the Community Development Block Grant allocation and five-year consolidated plan, which includes funding for home improvement programs, emergency relief, and other community services. Additionally, the council addressed concerns about fraudulent scams targeting planning applicants and postponed a public hearing for a Kroger fuel station development to July 20, 2026. A conditional rezoning request was discussed and opened for public comment to allow a retail meat market in a former bank building. The council voted to amend the Southfield Library contract with Lathrup Village to change the termination notice from one year to six months. Throughout the meeting, there were multiple public comments on community issues, and the council emphasized transparency and community engagement in procurement and development activities.