Committee Meeting | Full Commission - Sept 3, 2026

The Wayne County Commission held a full commission meeting on September 3, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. A key agenda item was the approval of a $1.4 million loan for the construction of six county-funded units within a 32-unit permanent supportive housing project located at 5850 Michigan Avenue in Detroit. The project, managed by Southwest Solutions, leverages multiple funding sources including city and state funds, and aims for completion by October 2028. The commission discussed the urgency of approving this funding due to an impending expiration of county funds from 2018, requiring immediate action to avoid losing the allocation. The meeting also addressed delegated authority for contract execution related to the project, with legal counsel noting some unusual provisions that will be refined in future contracts. Additionally, the commission approved various committee reports, including public services, ways and means, health and human services, audit, and public safety. A motion to authorize independent outside counsel regarding youth programming legal disputes was introduced but failed for lack of support. The meeting concluded with remarks on budget processes and community initiatives.