# Committee Meeting | PSJ - September 23, 2026


**Body:** Wayne County Commission
**Date:** September 22, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Public Safety, Professional Services, Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure


The Wayne County Commission Committee on September 23, 2026, conducted a meeting primarily focused on procurement and contract approvals related to public safety and county services. Key procurement discussions included approval of grant agreement extensions for DNA testing in cold homicide cases and an autotheft prevention program, with specific budget allocations noted such as a $528,825 state allocation and a $65,000 county match for the autotheft grant. The committee also approved amendments to multiple lease agreements with Jaguar Properties LLC, El Gangquin Jefferson Properties LLC, and Wilbur S. Chamberlain Revocable Trust for probation office locations, with concerns raised about lease payment processes and the high cost of leasing versus potential property purchases. Additionally, intergovernmental agreements with Oakland Community College and Schoolcraft College were approved to support law enforcement officer training, highlighting a significant cost difference favoring Oakland Community College. Commissioners discussed exploring partnerships with Wayne County Community College and ongoing efforts to optimize leasing and training contracts to better steward taxpayer funds. Motions to approve these items were passed unanimously, with one abstention noted on a lease amendment.

**Source:** Wayne County Commission