# Eastpointe City Council Regular Meeting - September 15, 2026


**Body:** CityofEastpointe
**Date:** September 14, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Public Safety, Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure, Contracting Vehicles


The Eastpointe City Council held a regular meeting on September 15, 2026, where key procurement and budget-related topics were discussed. A significant agenda item was the discussion and motion regarding the parking at Doroney Hardware on 9 Mile Road. The council debated whether to allow the business to continue using existing right-of-way parking spaces, which have been in use for decades, with the motion to allow continued use ultimately failing due to lack of support. The city manager and staff indicated that the removal of this parking was not required by MDOT but was related to city ordinance compliance. Another major procurement-related discussion involved the termination of the contract for Flock cameras, a license plate reader system used by the police department. Despite concerns about privacy and misuse, the police chief advocated for retaining the system due to its effectiveness in solving crimes, while some council members pushed for termination. The council voted to terminate the Flock camera contract, acknowledging that the city had already paid for the upcoming year, which raised concerns about financial loss. Additionally, the council approved a budget amendment that included allocations for union contracts, ongoing projects, an $8 million police court grant, a $10 million bond issue for building construction, and $250,000 for renovations to the Animal Control Building. Other procurement actions included approval of a special event application and appointment of a council member to regional boards. The meeting also featured public comments on various community issues but no other direct procurement decisions.

**Source:** CityofEastpointe