August 7, 2023 City Commission Action Summary

Published on August 08, 2023

At its meeting on August 7, 2023, the City Commission took the following actions. You can watch the meeting online here. You can review the official agenda and detailed reports on each agenda item here. 

Consent Agenda (G)

The City Commission approved items G1-3, G5, and G7-11. Items G4 and G6 were moved to the Regular Agenda: 

1. Approval of a one-year contract extension with Big Truck Rental for the rental of packer trucks in the amount of $133,875.
2. Approval of a contract with Balkema Construction Inc. for Water Station No.5 structural repairs in the amount of $285,552.
3. Adoption of a performance RESOLUTION for the City of Kalamazoo to be able to install, access, and maintain its assets on right-of-way owned by the Michigan Department of Transportation.
4. Adoption of a RESOLUTION to set the election date and determine the ballot language for a charter amendment to allow for Ranked Choice Voting for the offices of Mayor and City Commissioner.
5. Approval of a three-year $100,000 pilot program to incentivize participation in the lead and copper compliance monitoring program via water bill credits, not to exceed $33,334 annually.
6. Acceptance of a Safe Streets for All Grant from the US Department of Transportation in the amount of $750,000.
7. Authorization for the City Manager to sign railroad permits for the Porter Street Water Main Project.
8. Approval and acceptance of an easement with the City of Parchment for a stand-by generator being installed as part of the Remote Station Upgrades Project.
9. Approval and acceptance of an easement with Kalamazoo Regional Educational Agency for water main installed as part of the KRESA Career and Technical Education Center Project.
10. Approval and acceptance of an easement with Stadium Management Co. for water main installed as part of the KRESA Career and Technical Education Center Project. 
11. Approval of the appointment of Gillian Ann Stoltman to the Water System Advisory Council for a term expiring on December 31, 2026.  

Regular Agenda (H)

The City Commission approved items H1-8, and items H9(G4) and H10(G6) that were moved from the Consent Agenda:

1. Adoption of a RESOLUTION approving a contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation for the construction of the Westnedge Avenue Watermain, Roadway, and Sanitary Project in the amount of $9,938,534.77. (Action: Motion to adopt)
2. Approval of a grant agreement from the Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $1,000,000 for Lead Service Line Replacement and authorization of the City Manager or designee to sign all related documents. (Action: Motion to approve)
3. Approval of 10 new Public Services FTE Water position allocations and an adjustment to the FY2023 Budget in the amount of $225,000. (Action: Motion to approve)
4. Adoption of a RESOLUTION approving the Stuart Neighborhood Plan 2023 as a subplan to the 2025 Master Plan. (Action: Motion to adopt)
5. Adoption of a RESOLUTION authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds in an amount not to exceed $14,835,000, for the purpose of financing FY 2023 capital projects. (Action: Motion to adopt)
6. Adoption of an ORDINANCE Authorizing Water Supply System Revenue Bonds, Series 2023B in an amount not to exceed $13,400,000. (Action: Motion to adopt)
7. Adoption of an ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of Water Supply System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2023, in the amount of $28,975,000. (Action: Motion to adopt)
8. Adoption of an ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of Wastewater Supply System Revenue Bonds, Series 2023 for an amount not to exceed $21,655,000; and adoption of a Notice of Sale RESOLUTION. (Action: Motion to adopt)  
9. Adoption of a RESOLUTION to set the election date and determine the ballot language for a charter amendment to allow for Ranked Choice Voting for the offices of Mayor and City Commissioner.
10. Acceptance of a Safe Streets for All Grant from the US Department of Transportation in the amount of $750,000.

Unfinished Business (J)

The City Commission approved item J1: 

1. Approval of the Mayor's reappointment of Robert Salisbury to the Investment Committee of the Employees Retirement System for a term expiring on March 31, 2026; and approval of a waiver of City Commission Rules 12e regarding term limits and 12k regarding residency. (Action: Motion to approve)