At the March 25, 2025 meeting the Wixom City Council voted to extend its agreement with Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick, Inc. (AEW) of Shelby Township, Michigan, for GIS management services for three years, with the extension expiring June 30, 2028. The council also authorized the city manager to sign the agreement.

Assistant City Manager Benson told the council the city moved to a pay-as-needed contract model when it awarded AEW the original contract three years earlier; staff said that model produced cost savings because the city pays for work as projects or as-builts are completed rather than a flat annual fee. Benson noted AEW helped the city clear a multi-year backlog of as-built record plans and has supported building-department and public-works workflows.

Councilman Brennan asked about typical annual expenditures. Benson said the first-year budgeted amount was $41,000 but actual expenditures were closer to $30,000; staff said the coming year will likely be budgeted at about $32,000 with actual use expected to be lower as the backlog is completed.

Jeff Miller of AEW was present for the meeting. The motion to award the three-year contract extension passed by voice vote.

Staff said they expect AEW will continue to assist with as-built incorporation and some back-end work, and that total costs should decrease over time as the city’s records are brought up to date.