June 15, 2026 City Commission Action Summary

Published on June 16, 2026

At its meeting on June 15, 2026, 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 here.  

Consent Agenda (G)

The City Commission approved items G1-16:

1. Approval of a Contract Extension with Fishbeck for Brownfield Redevelopment Consulting Services (Bid Reference # 91843-004.2).
2. Approval of a contract supplemental/change order with the Michigan Department of Transportation for the Stadium Drive project for final accounting in the amount of $112,396.10.
3. Approval of a contract with Davey Resource Group, Inc. for 2026 tree planting in the amount of $112,759.70.
4. Approval of a contract supplemental and change order with RW LaPine for the galvanized water pipe project at City Hall in the amount of $150,322.
5. Approval of a sole source agreement with MJM America Inc. for professional and technical engineering services in the amount of $168,042.24.
6. Approval of a one-year license renewal for DarkTrace cybersecurity software from SHI International through the MiDeal Cooperative Purchase Program in the amount of $169,169.75.
7. Approval of a contract supplemental and change order with Tetra Tech Inc. for the Water Treatment Plant No. 39 Chlorine Upgrades Project in the amount of $71,500 for a total contract amount of $193,500.
8. Approval of a contract with Division 7 Building Contractors for the roof replacement of Section 4 of the administration facility at 415 East Stockbridge Avenue in the amount of $216,390.
9. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Elite Companies for construction management services of Phase 1, 1A, and Phase 2 renovation of Arcadia Creek Festival Place in the amount of $562,500.
10. Adoption of a RESOLUTION approving amendments to the FY 2026 Budget.
11. Adoption of a RESOLUTION authorizing the Community Development Manager as the City's official representative and certifying officer for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant documentation through June 30, 2027, the remainder of the 2026 HUD Program year.
12. Adoption of a RESOLUTION establishing the Zone 32 NEZ District at 825 Porter Street and 810 N Pitcher Street in the Northside Neighborhood.
13. Adoption of a RESOLUTION approving the Act 381 Brownfield Plan for the Zone 32 Phase 2 Project located at 825 Porter and 810 N Pitcher Street.
14. Approval of a Housing Development Fund loan in the amount of $350,000 to Zone 32 Phase Two, LLC for gap financing to construct affordable housing units as part of Phase II of the Zone 32 apartment project.
15. Approval of the 3rd Amendment to the Subrecipient Agreement with the Local Initiatives Support Corporation for rental rehabilitation to extend the timeframe for project completion.
16. Approval of the Mayor's appointments and reappointments to the following boards and commissions: the reappointment of Lucas Middleton to the Economic Development Corporation and Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for a term expiring on March 31, 2032; the reappointment of Michael Gurnee to the Economic Development Corporation and Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for a term expiring on March 31, 2032; the appointment of Mark Dunham to the Historic District Commission for a term expiring on January 1, 2029; the appointment of Elijah Isch to the Historic District Commission for a term expiring on January 1, 2028; the reappointment of James Johnson to the Historic District Commission for a term expiring on January 1, 2029; the reappointment of Kristi Breisach to the Historic District Commission for a term expiring on January 1, 2029.

Regular Agenda (H)

The City Commission approved items H1-4:  

1. Approval of a contract with SWT Excavating, Inc. for the FY 2026 Non-Copper Service Line Replacements in the amount of $4,135,936.10. (Action: motion to approve and authorize the City Manager to sign all related documents)
2. Approval of an 18-month contract extension with Waste Management for the loading, transport, and disposal of biosolids in the amount of in the amount of $20,892,000. (Action: motion to approve and authorize the City Manager to sign all related documents)
3. Adoption of a Notice of Intent RESOLUTION for the issuance of 2026 Capital Improvement Bonds in an amount not to exceed nine million four hundred thousand ($9,400,000). (Action: Motion to adopt)
4. Adoption of a Notice of Intent RESOLUTION for the issuance of 2026 Water Supply System Revenue Bonds in an amount not to exceed twenty-one million two hundred thousand ($21,200,000). (Action: Motion to adopt)