December 2, 2024 City Commission Action Summary

Published on December 03, 2024

At its meeting on December 2, 2024, the City Commission took the following actions. You can watch the meeting online here. You can review the official agenda and detailed reports and documents related to each agenda item (beyond what is provided below) here.    

Consent Agenda (G)

The City Commission approved items G1-8:

1. Approval of a one-year contract extension with Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company for the purchase of actuarial services in the amount of $192,500.
2. Approval of a professional service agreement with Jones & Henry Engineers LTD for the Sustainable Biosolids Alternatives Phase 2 project in the amount of $232,500.
3. Approval of the purchase of auto parts and lubricants from NAPA Auto through the MiDeal Cooperative Purchasing Program in the amount of $250,000.
4. Adoption of a RESOLUTION approving an Act 381 Brownfield Plan for the redevelopment project at 3607, 3619, and 3625 West Michigan Avenue.
5. Adoption of a RESOLUTION approving the schedule of regular City Commission meetings for the 2025 calendar year.
6. Approval of the appointment of William Roland to the Utility Policy Committee effective January 1, 2025.
7. Approval of a public utility easement with Bronson Properties Corporation for water main that is being installed as part of the Kalamazoo Airport Water Main Loop Project.
8. Approval of a public utility easement with Pavilion MFD, LLC for a permanent auto-flusher installed to support the Abbey42 development in Pavilion Township.

Regular Agenda (H)

The City Commission approved items H1-4: 

1. Approval of an agreement with the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards for a 2023 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Grant in the amount of $1,250,000 to help implement the Blueprint for Peace; and approval of a budget amendment in the same amount. (Action: Motion to approve the grant agreement and budget amendment)
2. Approval of a one-year contract extension with SWT Excavating, Inc. for the 2025 new water service installation project in the amount of $1,426,680.56. (Action: Motion to approve)
3. Adoption of an ORDINANCE to amend certain sections of Chapter 38 of the Kalamazoo City Code to change the rates charged for drinking water. (Action: Motion to adopt)
4. Adoption of a RESOLUTION detailing the rates charged for wastewater services as authorized by Chapter 28 of the Kalamazoo City Code. (Action: Motion to adopt)