Pontiac City Council 06-16-26

The City of Pontiac held a City Council meeting on June 16, 2026, where several procurement and contracting matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of a $500,423.11 contract for information technology upgrades at the 300 West Hon building, covering camera systems, door access, and cabling. The council also approved a contract with Hubble Roth and Clark for construction engineering services related to traffic signal modernizations and safety improvements, with a city match of $387,840 and a total project bid of approximately $1.69 million. Additionally, a contract was approved with Fleece and Vanderbrink for a traffic engineering study focusing on commercial vehicle routes, fire station locations, and emergency vehicle preemption. The council authorized the purchase of a 2026 John Deere 331P compact track loader for public works at $130,543.12, with a separate resolution approving the sale of obsolete equipment to a private citizen for $4,500. A six-month extension of the moratorium on data centers was passed to allow further review of zoning and regulatory measures. The council also approved participation in the Clemens interlock agreement to enhance code enforcement capabilities through access to a county-wide law enforcement management system. Finally, the council authorized the continued use of Raven gunshot detection technology under a 24-month agreement costing $72,000, despite some public and council debate regarding privacy and effectiveness. Several resolutions related to community development block grant (CDBG) funding allocations and public safety policies were also discussed, with a 30-day public comment period initiated for the 2026 annual action plan for CDBG funds. The meeting included extensive public comments on surveillance technology, community programs, and city services, reflecting active resident engagement.