Mayor Ken Siver declared a State of Emergency on March 13, 2020 in the City of Southfield in an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. All city events and activities have been postponed or cancelled until April 30, 2020 or further notice. City Hall (including the Library and P&R Building) and the 46th District Court are closed to the public; however, all essential public safety and public works services (including garbage and recycling pickup) continue to function as normal.
Filming Rates
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CANCELLATIONS: There is a 48-hour cancellation notice required or you will still be billed for the detail.
Police Personnel
Contact Business Development at (248) 796-4160 for current police personnel rates.
Fire Department Rates*
Fire Department supervision is mandatory in the use of special effects, explosives, pyrotechnics, wet downs, stunts or any instance involving the concern of public safety. It is required for all film sets to have a fire inspection prior to filming (at no charge if scheduled during regular office hours.) Please contact Fire Marshall Jim Dundas at 248-796-5700 or jdundas@cityofsouthfield.com
Fire Personnel
Contact Business Development at (248) 796-4160 for current fire personnel rates.
Equipment
Contact Business Development at (248) 796-4160 for current fire equipment rates.
Department of Public Works Rates
Rates will vary based on the production needs. Please contact the film office for a direct quote. City vehicles (garbage trucks, street sweepers, tow trucks, maintenance vehicles, etc.) for film purposes can be made available through the Southfield Film Office. All prices subject to change without notice.
