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Board adopts ordinance to restate procurement policies; commissioner says prior confusing changes were restored
Summary
The Macomb County Board adopted ordinance 2026‑05 to amend and restate county procurement and contracting procedures and penalties; Commissioner Haw said the ordinance returns language to its prior form to avoid earlier confusion. The measure passed 12–0.
The Macomb County Board of Commissioners on March 26 adopted ordinance 2026‑05 to amend and restate the county’s contracting and procurement policies, procedures and penalties.
Commissioner Haw briefly explained the measure to colleagues, saying the ordinance restores prior wording and should prevent confusion created by earlier amendments (referred to in the discussion as changes from O‑14 to O‑17 to O‑26). After limited comment the board adopted the ordinance by roll call; the motion carried 12–0 as recorded in the transcript.
The board also considered ordinance 16b earlier in the meeting and adopted it by an 8–5 vote; commissioners Groat, Kraft, Sabatini, Wallace and Zinner were recorded as voting no on that separate ordinance.
Why it matters: The procurement ordinance governs how the county contracts for goods and services, sets procedures for competitive bidding and prescribes penalties for violations—matters that affect county purchasing, vendors and public accountability.
What to watch next: The clerk will publish the ordinance text and effective date; county departments implementing procurement and contracting should review administrative guidance to ensure compliance with the revised rules.
The board adjourned following remaining business.
