December 18, 2023 City Commission Action Summary

Published on December 19, 2023

At its meeting on December 18, 2023, 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 for each agenda item here. 

Consent Agenda (G)

Items G12 and G14 were moved to the Regular Agenda. The City Commission approved items G1-11, 13, 15-24:

  1. Approval of a one-year contract extension with Earthworks Lawn and Landscaping for mowing and trimming of City parks in the amount of $160,678.
  2. Approval of a three-year extension of the contract with The ASU Group for Workers Compensation claims management services for City operations in the amount of $164,340.
  3. Approval of a contract with Truck & Trailer Specialties through the MiDEAL cooperative purchasing program for the unfitting of one of two recently approved HV 613 chassis in the amount of $178,701.
  4. Approval of a professional service agreement with Prein and Newhof for Knollwood Water Main Lining in the amount of $182,000.
  5. Approval of a professional services agreement with Mannik & Smith Group, Inc for design services for 2025 MDOT Safety Projects in the amount of $299,793.60.
  6. Approval of a supplemental/change order with Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. for Richland Township and Richland Village Neptune Meters in the amount of $744,677.07.
  7. Approval of a one-year contract with Webb Chemical for Sodium Hypochlorite 12.5% solution for disinfection in the amount of $982,800.
  8. Approval of a professional service agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for the Phosphate Upgrades Project Phase 2 in the amount of $998,900.
  9. Adoption of a RESOLUTION approving six new Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Homestead applications in the Vine Neighborhood.
  10. Adoption of a RESOLUTION approving six applications for Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) Certificates for a rehabilitation project in the Eleanor-Rose- Water-Park NEZ.
  11. Adoption of a RESOLUTION approving an application for a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) Certificate for a new construction project in the Eleanor- Rose-Water-Park NEZ.
  12. Adoption of a RESOLUTION recommending approval of a Social District Permit and Commons Area permit for Sit and Stay Winery, LLC located at 260 E Michigan Ave.
  13. Adoption of a RESOLUTION granting a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) to Harrison Circle LDHA LP for Harrison Circle located at 525 E. Ransom Street. 
  14. Adoption of a RESOLUTION approving the schedule of regular City Commission meetings for the 2024 calendar year.
  15. Adoption of a RESOLUTION designating the polling facility to be used for Precincts 2 and 4 during the election on February 27, 2024 and for each election thereafter.
  16. Adoption of a RESOLUTION vacating Cooley Street between Eleanor Street and West Kalamazoo Avenue, and vacating Eleanor Street between North Westnedge Avenue and North Park Street.
  17. Acceptance of a grant in the amount of $50,000 from the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation to fund the 2024 Downtown Ambassadors Program.
  18. Acceptance of a grant in the amount of $300,000 from the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation to fund the Downtown Placemaking Projects at S. Burdick Street, Farmer's Alley Plaza, and Rose Street Plaza.
  19. Approval of an amendment to the 2021 Water Service Agreement between the City of Kalamazoo and local units of government receiving retail drinking water services
  20. Approval of an easement for Consumers Energy Company for new electric service that is planned for the Water Station No. 5 Reconstruction Project.
  21. Approval of a request from New Year's Fest of Kalamazoo to publicly display fireworks from the Epic Center Parking Structure on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at midnight as part of the annual New Year's Fest event.
  22. Authorization for the City Attorney to settle the matter of Douglas Howard v. City of Kalamazoo, et al. in the amount of $45,000.
  23. Approval of the Mayor's appointments to the Natural Features Protection Review Board: - the appointment of Tyler Bassett for a term expiring on March 31, 2027. - the appointment of Matthew Hollander for a term expiring on March 31, 2027. This appointment includes a request to waive City Commission Rule 12 k. regarding memberships on multiple boards.
  24. Approval of the following appointments to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: - the appointment of Chris Bol for a term expiring on January 1, 2027. - the reappointment of Joe Buckman for a term expiring on January 1, 2027.

Regular Agenda (H)

The City Commission approved items H1-6:

  1. First reading of an ordinance amending the Kalamazoo City Code, Chapter 2- Article X Employee Retirement System, §2-237 regarding post-retirement adjustments.
  2. Adoption of an ORDINANCE to amend certain sections of Chapter 38 of the Kalamazoo City Code to change the rates charged for drinking water to increase water system revenues, effective January 1, 2024.
  3. Adoption of a RESOLUTION detailing the rates charged for wastewater as authorized by Chapter 28 of the Kalamazoo City Code.
  4. Acceptance of a grant in the amount of $1,500,001 from the Department of Transportation's Highway Safety Improvement Program to fund four safety improvement projects.
  5. Adoption of a RESOLUTION recommending approval of a Social District Permit and Commons Area permit for Sit and Stay Winery, LLC located at 260 E Michigan Ave. (Moved from Item G12)
  6. Adoption of a RESOLUTION approving the schedule of regular City Commission meetings for the 2024 calendar year. (Moved from Item G14)
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