April 21, 2025 City Commission Action Summary

Published on April 22, 2025

At its meeting on April 21, 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.    

Public Hearings (F)

The City Commission approved item F1:

  1. Public hearing to receive comments on the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, including the 2025 Action Plan, as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (Action: Motion to approve the Consolidated Plan and 2025 Action Plan)

Consent Agenda (G)

The City Commission approved items G1-11 and G15-17. Items G12-14 were pulled from the agenda while awaiting final signatures:

  1. Approval of a one-year sole source contract renewal with OpenGov, Inc. for the OpenGov suite of software in the amount of $117,905.70.
  2. Approval of the purchase of seasonal road salt from Detroit Salt Company LC through the MiDeal Cooperative Purchasing Program in the amount of $181,450.
  3. Approval of a contract extension with Santiago Services for nuisance trash and debris handling in the amount of $453,000.
  4. Approval of a contract with Michigan Paving and Materials for the Westnedge Avenue paving project (Vine-Michigan) in the amount of $860,623.60.
  5. Adoption of a RESOLUTION to designate Kalamazoo as a Bee City as defined by the Xerces Society.
  6. Adoption of a RESOLUTION delegating authority to the Director of the Community Planning and Economic Development Department as the official representative and certifying officer for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant documentation.
  7. Adoption of a RESOLUTION approving Contract No. 25-5154 with the Michigan Department of Transportation for early preliminary engineering activities for signal optimization along various routes at 41 intersections throughout the City in the amount of $205,000.
  8. Adoption of RESOLUTIONS approving amendments to the budgets for fiscal years 2024 (FY2024) and 2025 (FY2025); and acceptance of informational reporting on capital project carryforwards and grant acceptances.
  9. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency / Career Connect for the summer youth employment and training program in the amount of $619,000.
  10. Approval of the Mayor's appointments to the Natural Features Protection Review Board: - the appointment of Logan Rowe for a term expiring on March 31, 2028. - the appointment of Matt Stemple for a term expiring on March 31, 2028.
  11. Approval of a public utility easement with Continental 671 Fund, LLC for water main installed as part of the Authentix Development in Texas Township.
  12. Approval of an easement with Lauren Dart for water main installed as part of the 2025 Richland Township Water Main Extension Project
  13. Approval of an easement with Gerald and Trudy Luedecking for water main installed as part of the 2025 Richland Township Water Main Extension Project
  14. Approval of an easement with John and Carolyn Massey for water main installed as part of the 2025 Richland Township Water Main Extension Project
  15. Approval of a request from the Kalamazoo Country Club for a permit to publicly display fireworks at 1609 Whites Road on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
  16. Approval of a request from the Kalamazoo Growlers to publicly display fireworks at Homer Stryker Field on June 27, July 3, July 4, July 18, July 25, August 8, and August 22, 2025.
  17. Approval of a purchase agreement with Burdick Crosstown, LLC for the purchase of 1156 South Burdick Street and 1204 South Burdick Street in the amount of $335,000. (Postpone until May 12, 2025)

Regular Agenda (H)

The City Commission approved item H1-2:

  1. First reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 21, Article III of the Kalamazoo Code of Ordinances to add Section 21-28 “Impoundment of Vehicles”. (Action: Motion to offer the ordinance for first reading)
  2. Adoption of a RESOLUTION adopting a $196,829,913 FY2026 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Project Plan for Wastewater System Improvements; and designating James J. Baker, PE, as the Authorized Project Representative. (Action: Motion to adopt)
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