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City Weighs Leasing “Laughing Elephant” to Contour

Town of Southfield
Disclosed value
$3,500 per year for five (5) years plus renewal option
From agendapacket
Document date
Apr 13, 2026

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What it covers

Southfield is considering a five‑year lease of the “Laughing Elephant” sculpture to Contour Development at $3,500 per year, with an option to renew. Under the proposed agreement, Contour will bear all costs to relocate, install, insure, and maintain the piece at the Northland development.

Who holds it

Contour Development holds this contract with Town of Southfield.

What happens next

Term as filed: Initial five-year lease term with option for renewal.

Contract details

Amount
$3,500 per year for five (5) years plus renewal option
Document date
April 13, 2026
Term
Initial five-year lease term with option for renewal
Vendor
Contour Development
Agency
Town of Southfield
Source document
City of Southfield Regular Meeting Agenda Packet April 2026 (AgendaPacket)

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Questions about this contract

Who was awarded the government contract by Town of Southfield?

Contour Development was awarded this government contract by Town of Southfield, as recorded on April 13, 2026. The contract value is $3,500 per year for five (5) years plus renewal option.

How much is the Contour Development contract with Town of Southfield worth?

The Contour Development contract with Town of Southfield is valued at $3,500 per year for five (5) years plus renewal option.

What type of contract is this?

This is a government contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Southfield Regular Meeting Agenda Packet April 2026 (AgendaPacket), dated April 13, 2026 from Town of Southfield. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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