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Council confirms single‑lot special assessment roll, agrees to investigate several contested charges
Summary
After a public hearing, the council approved the 2026 single‑lot special assessment roll but directed staff to investigate contested charges raised by property buyers, including a $28,000 demolition charge that a buyer said predated his ownership.
The Southfield City Council held a public hearing April 27 on the 2026 single‑lot special assessment roll and moved to confirm the roll while agreeing to investigate specific contested charges raised by property owners.
Assessor (speaker 17) told the council there are 722 delinquent charges totaling $352,114.29, covering items such as sewer loans, contractor services, tree removal, transfer affidavit fines and code corrective actions. Multiple property owners came to the podium to object…
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