# SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Southfield City Council meeting held on September 22, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. Key procurement actions included the acceptance of a $350,000 federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant with a $25,000 city match to support fire department training. The council approved multiple consent agenda items involving grant acceptances, vehicle and equipment purchases, and membership renewals. Notably, the council approved a cost participation agreement for preliminary engineering of the Southfield Road improvement project, with the city’s share of $350,000 for the design phase funded from the fiscal year 2027 major street budget. The council also awarded a contract for vehicle towing and storage services after a competitive bidding process, despite some concerns about the selected vendor's past contract compliance. Additionally, the council conditionally rezoned the Northland Tower site to allow redevelopment, including demolition of obsolete office buildings and new commercial uses such as a Costco gas station, which received special land use approval. The Costco representatives presented detailed plans for the gas station, including traffic and parking considerations, and committed to hiring local residents. The meeting also featured discussions on property tax payment assistance programs and community business development initiatives. Overall, the meeting focused on infrastructure improvements, redevelopment projects, grant-funded public safety enhancements, and procurement decisions supporting city services and economic growth.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Sources
- [SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6diDcAQyc0) - Southfield Cable 15