Pontiac City Council 8-11-26

The City of Pontiac City Council held a meeting on August 11, 2026, where several procurement and contracting matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of a construction contract for the Giddings Road North Covert Replacement Project awarded to Z Contractors for $815,296, with additional funding support from Oakland County. The council also authorized a construction engineering services contract with Hubble Roth and Clark, Inc. for the same project. A resolution was passed to accept a $270,000 grant from the Pontiac Funders Collaborative for a comprehensive update of the city's zoning ordinance, which will involve consultant support and extensive public engagement. Additionally, the council approved the purchase of a new diesel generator and automatic transfer switch for the Department of Public Works facility, as well as a John Deere front-end loader through the equipment revolving fund, both aimed at improving city infrastructure and operations. The council established as-needed contracts with qualified flooring contractors to efficiently address municipal building flooring needs. A vacation easement agreement was approved for property related to a development project at Dover Road and Orchard Lake. The council also authorized the purchase of a tax-foreclosed property at 83 Prawl Street to expand city-owned land for parking and development. Furthermore, the council passed an ordinance establishing uniform standards for contractor qualification on public construction projects over $250,000 to ensure workplace safety and business integrity. These procurement decisions reflect the council's focus on infrastructure improvements, efficient service delivery, and strategic use of grant funding.