Board - 2026-02-19
Meeting Intelligence Preview
Meeting Summary
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution supporting Michigan Senate Bills 508-510 regarding civil immigration enforcement (12-5 vote) and adopted resolution 2026-6227 opposing ICE activities on county-owned facilities without judicial warrants (12-4 vote). The board also approved the $4.2 million purchase of a warehouse property at 70 East Silverdome Industrial Park in Pontiac (12-5 vote) and created a new Community Safety and Civil Rights Ad Hoc Committee to review additional immigration-related resolutions.
Key Decisions (12)
Resolution Supporting Michigan Senate Bills 508-510
Resolution in support of state legislation regarding civil immigration enforcement transparency, accountability, and civil liberties protections. Bills address protection of sensitive community locations, law enforcement transparency, data privacy, and need for judicial oversight.
Resolution Opposing ICE Activities on County Facilities
Resolution 2026-6227 opposing civil immigration enforcement activities by ICE and related federal agencies within Oakland County owned/operated facilities and opposing use of face coverings that conceal officers' identities during civil immigration enforcement. Limited to non-public areas of county property.
Purchase of Property at 70 East Silverdome Industrial Park, Pontiac
Approval to purchase warehouse property at 70 East Silverdome Industrial Park in Pontiac, Michigan for approximately $4.2 million. Property needed for facilities management department warehouse operations after current lease cannot be renewed.
Creation of Community Safety and Civil Rights Ad Hoc Committee
Created new ad hoc committee to review immigration-related resolutions. Committee members include Commissioners Powell, Markham, Smith Charles, Johnson, Luebs, and Hoffman. Term ending 12/31/2028.
Aviation Director Appointment - Cheryl Bush
County executive appointment of Cheryl Bush as Oakland County's aviation director confirmed by the board.
Facilities Management Department Position Reorganization
Creation and reimbursement of positions to support facilities management department.
Purchasing Policy Exception - Applied Innovation and Van Cleve
Exception to purchasing policy for contract extensions beyond five year term with Applied Innovation and Van Cleve and Associates for IT-related services.
Regional Convention Facility Authority Reappointment
Reappointment of Mavita Burris to the citizens advisory council regional convention facility authority for four year term beginning 03/03/2026 ending 03/02/2030.
Resolution to Keep ICE Out of All County Property
Resolution 2026-6260 to keep ICE out of all Oakland County property including public areas. Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration failed.
Resolution Declining 287(g) Agreements
Resolution 2026-6261 to decline participating in federal immigration program known as section 287(g). Referred to ad hoc committee after rules suspension failed.
Resolution for Legal and Food Assistance to Immigrant Families
Resolution 2026-6262 to provide one-time legal and food assistance to families impacted by federal immigration enforcement. Requested $50,000 for legal aid and $100,000 for food insecurity. Referred to ad hoc committee.
Resolution to End ICE-CLEMIS Contract
Resolution 2026-6286 to end the county's information sharing and financial relationship with ICE via CLEMIS. Referred to ad hoc committee. Chair noted the contract non-renewal process has already begun by administration.
Development Activity (1)
Facilities Management Warehouse
Approximately 20,000 square foot warehouse facility for county facilities management operations. Purchase price approximately $4.2 million plus renovation costs.
Market Signals (5)
Infrastructure
Oakland County is consolidating facilities operations, moving warehouse functions from leased space to county-owned property at Silverdome Industrial Park due to inability to renew current lease and landlord unwillingness to address renovation needs.
Sentiment
Significant community concern about federal immigration enforcement activities in Oakland County, with reports of ICE operations in Pontiac, Rochester Hills, Waterford, West Bloomfield, and Bloomfield Hills affecting local business operations and workforce stability.
Infrastructure
ICE has reportedly leased office space in Southfield and purchased a building in Romulus near the airport with intention of creating a detention center, signaling increased federal immigration enforcement presence in the region.
Other
Oakland County Parks celebrating 60th anniversary, having grown from 170 acres to over 7,000 acres including 17 parks, 100+ miles of trails, two nature centers, two campgrounds, and five golf courses. 2024 voter-approved millage ensures free park entry for residents.
Other
Detroit Zoo reported $54 million in revenues for 2025 with Oakland County residents representing 42% of zoo attendance and 52% of membership. New Fred and Barbara Erb Discovery Trails opening spring 2026 with seven-acre development.