JULY 20, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Southfield City Council held its regular meeting on July 20, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a $42,000 contract with OM Advisers of Livonia for contract administration services related to library mechanical upgrades, including air handling units and server room chiller construction. The council also awarded a construction contract for the replacement of these mechanical systems, with a total project cost estimated at $2,280,911. Additionally, the council authorized the city to seek a 2026 Oakland County Access to Transit program grant of up to $200,000, with a required 20% local match, to fund bus stop improvements. The meeting included motions to postpone a special use request by Kroger to construct and operate a gas station to a future date, and the approval of amendments to development agreements related to the Northland redevelopment project, including updated phasing and security provisions. Other agenda items involved appointments to various commissions, public hearings on zoning and site plans, and discussions about community events and public safety. The council also addressed issues related to vendor quote expirations and price fluctuations for technology purchases, noting challenges in securing stable pricing for storage servers due to market demand.