January 6, 2025 City Commission Action Summary

Published on January 07, 2025

At its meeting on January 6, 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 G1-7:

1. Approval of a 2025 Support Services Agreement with the Foundation for Excellence (FFE) in the amount of $51,500.
2. Approval of a one-year contract extension with Dale W Hubbard Inc. for the disposal of vactor spoils for the Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater departments in the amount of $168,500.
3. Approval of the 2025 renewal with ASU Group for excess workers' compensation premium in the total amount of $217,107.  
4. Approval of a RESOLUTION authorizing the submission of a Certified Local Government FY2025 Grant Program application to the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office to support the completion of a Condition Assessment Report for the exterior of City Hall.
5. Adoption of a Michigan Liquor Control Commission RESOLUTION to recommend approval of an application from 5135 Portage Road, LLC for a B- Hotel (Class C) Resort Liquor License to be located at 5155 Portage Road.
6. Approval of a public utility easement with Bella Meade Condominium Association for the installation and operation of an auto flusher as part of the Belle Meade Condominium Association in Texas Township.
7. Approval of the following reappointments to boards, commissions and committees and waive City Commission Rules 12e and 12k regarding term limits and dual board memberships: - the reappointment of Michael Anderson to the Board of Review for Assessments for a term expiring on January 31, 2028. - the reappointment of William Gladstone III to the Board of Review for Assessments for a term expiring on January 31, 2028. - the reappointment of H Charles Kiplinger to the Board of Review for Assessments for a term expiring on January 31, 2028. - the reappointment of Linda Servis to the Board of Review for Assessments for a term expiring on January 31, 2028. - the reappointment of Dr. Randy Eberts to the Employees Retirement System Board of Trustees for a term expiring on March 31, 2027.

Regular Agenda (H)

The City Commission approved items H1-5: 

1. Approval of a one-year extension of the contract with the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority through Ibex Insurance Agency for property & casualty insurance annual premium in an amount not to exceed $1,067,599. (Action: Motion to approve)
2. Approval of a sole source purchase with Ferguson to provide 2025 Neptune Water Meters in the amount of $2,000,000. (Action: Motion to approve)
3. Approval of a contract supplemental/change order with Republic Waste Services for single stream recycling services in the amount of $2,663,514.(Action: Motion to approve) 
4. Adoption of a RESOLUTION approving and adopting the annual appropriation for the year 2025, setting forth the number of mills to be levied, approving an interim appropriation for the year 2026, and establishing policies for the administration of the budget. (Action: Motion to adopt the annual appropriation resolution and approve the component unit budgets and fee schedules) a. Approval of the proposed FY 2025 Brownfield Redevelopment Authority budget. b. Approval of the FY 2025 Downtown Development Authority Operating Budget and the existing two-mill DDA Tax Levy. c. Approval of the FY 2025 Downtown Economic Growth Authority Operating Budget. d. Approval of the proposed FY 2025 Economic Development Corporation budget as submitted by the EDC Board. e. Approval of the FY 2025 Northside Cultural Business District Authority Operating Budget f. Approval of the proposed 2025 fee schedule for the Kalamazoo Municipal Golf Association. g. Adoption of a RESOLUTION approving the 2025 fees for various permits, hearings, etc. within the Community Planning & Economic Development department. h. Adoption of a RESOLUTION to establish the Department of Parks and Recreation fees and charges for 2025. i. Adoption of a RESOLUTION to establish the City of Kalamazoo Cemetery fees and charges for 2025.
5. Approval of the Annual Agreement between the Kalamazoo Foundation for Excellence (FFE) and the City of Kalamazoo. (Action: Motion to approve)