April 7, 2025 City Commission Action Summary

Published on April 07, 2025

At its meeting on April 7, 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 G1-14:

1. Approval of a contract with Enterprise Fleet Management for the lease of two vehicles for Public Safety in the amount of $107,167.55 over 60 months.
2. Approval of a contract supplemental and extension with Fisher Scientific for laboratory supplies in the amount of $281,250 and approval of a budget amendment for $21,875.
3. Approval of an agreement with Gull Lake Sewer & Water Authority to install smart water meters in Richland Township and Richland Village in the amount of $350,000.
4. Approval of a contract supplemental and change order with Graphic Packaging International for the Kalamazoo/GPI effluent sewer realignment project in the amount of $443,566.10.
5. Approval of a contract extension with Republic Services to perform quarterly bulk trash removal in the amount of $915,966.42; and approval of a budget amendment in the amount of $22,000.
6. Approval of a contract with Ferguson Waterworks for 2025 miscellaneous water inventory in the amount of $943,652.
7. Adoption of a RESOLUTION to petition the Kalamazoo County Drain Commission for maintenance and improvement of the State Ditch Drain.
8. Adoption of a RESOLUTION approving contract 24-5514 with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for preventative maintenance work on the bridge structure that carries Gull Road over the Kalamazoo River in the amount of $350,450, with the City's contribution being $17,523.
9. Adoption of a RESOLUTION setting a public hearing for April 21, 2025 to adopt the draft 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and Program Year 2025 Action Plan as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
10. Approval of a revenue contract with Northwest Hardwood, Inc. for a second timber harvest on City-owned property in Ross Township near the intersection of 37th Street and Greer Avenue, for a total revenue amount of $127,332.
11. Approval of an Economic Initiative Fund Loan for Kalamazoo Candle Company in the amount of $86,000 as recommended by the Economic Development Corporation.
12. Approval of the following reappointment to boards and commissions: - the reappointment of Nathan Browning to the Community Development Act Advisory Committee as an at-large member for a term expiring March 31, 2028. - the reappointment of Stephanie Vallar to the Community Development Act Advisory Committee as Northside Neighborhood Representative for a term expiring March 31, 2028.
13. Approval of a public utility easement with DT3 Properties, LLC for water main that is being installed as part of the Kalamazoo Airport Water Main Loop Project.
14. Approval of the minutes from the City Commission business meetings on January 27, February 3, March 3, March 17, and March 31, 2025.

Regular Agenda (H)

The City Commission approved item H1:

1. Approval of a contract extension with J & H Oil Inc. for gasoline, diesel, and biodiesel fuel in the amount of $1,200,000. (Action: Motion to approve)