AUGUST 24, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Southfield City Council meeting on August 24, 2026, included significant procurement and development discussions, notably the approval of a conditional rezoning and special use permit for the construction and operation of a Kroger retail fuel center at 1999 West 12 Mile Road. The council approved the rezoning from B2 to B3 with conditions, including a commitment that if the Kroger store or fuel center closes, the fuel station will be removed at Kroger's expense and the property will revert to its original zoning. The fuel station proposal includes 10 fuel dispensers and operational hours from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Public comments reflected both support and concerns regarding the fuel station and the condition of the existing Kroger store, with Kroger representatives detailing recent and planned store improvements totaling approximately $5 million since 2018. The council also approved a consent agenda covering multiple procurement items, including the purchase of portable radios for firefighters, firearms for the police department, cloud email security services, replacement parts for dump trucks, and contracts related to detention facility operations and utility payment processing. Additionally, the council declined a special assessment project for a fence on 10 Mile Road due to a counter petition. The meeting featured presentations on new fire department medical equipment and discussions on community concerns such as deer hunting ordinances and neighborhood safety. The council emphasized ongoing efforts to improve city services and infrastructure while addressing resident feedback.