February 17, 2025 City Commission Action Summary

Published on February 17, 2025

At its meeting on February 17, 2025, 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 G2-4 and G68. Items G1 and G5 were moved to the Regular Agenda:

1. Approval of a professional service agreement with Wightman & Associates for construction engineering services for the Westnedge (Vine To Michigan) project in the amount of $115,500. (moved to Regular Agenda Item H3)
2. Approval of an annual renewal agreement with Rapid7 for Vulnerability Management and Insight Intrusion Detection and Response software services through the MiDeal Cooperative Purchasing Program in the amount of $129,846.
3. Approval of a professional service agreement with Viridis for Arcadia Creek Festival Place architectural services in the amount of $609,000.
4. Approval of a contract supplemental and change order with USP Technologies for 2025 Pri-Tech Odor Control Services in the amount of $627,000.
5. Authorization for the release of the draft 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, which includes the Program Year 2025 Action Plan for a 30-day public comment period to begin on March 3, 2025 and end on April 1, 2025. (moved to Regular Agenda Item H4)
6. Approval of a Youth Mobility Fund Project Services Agreement with Kalamazoo Public Schools and the Central County Transportation Authority to fund bus fare and administrative costs for students in Kalamazoo Public Schools, grades 9 through 12.
7. Acceptance of Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards Continuing Professional Education Funds to provide required law enforcement training in the amount of $343,500.
8. Approval of the appointment of Erin Adams to the Kalamazoo Municipal Golf Association Board of Directors for a term expiring on January 1, 2028.

Regular Agenda (H)

The City Commission approved items H1-H4:

1. Approval of a professional service agreement with Peerless Midwest for the installation of drinking water production wells at Water Pumping Stations No. 5 and No. 14 in the amount of $1,292,750. (Action: Motion to approve)
2. Adoption of a RESOLUTION establishing a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone between E Michigan Ave, S Edwards St , E South St and Portage St. (Action: Motion to adopt)
3. Approval of a professional service agreement with Wightman & Associates for construction engineering services for the Westnedge (Vine To Michigan) project in the amount of $115,500. (moved from Item G1)
4. Authorization for the release of the draft 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, which includes the Program Year 2025 Action Plan for a 30-day public comment period to begin on March 3, 2025 and end on April 1, 2025. (moved from Item G5)