The Kalamazoo City Commission agrees to Consumers Renewable Energy Program. Discover Kalamazoo premieres its newest promotional videos, and the city reviews plans for a multipurpose building for the Farmer's Market. September 16, 2024

The Kalamazoo Public Schools Superintendent's office reviewed the details of the Mandatory Summer School program during Summer, 2024.

The community continues to take issue with support and secondary staff being excluded from grant funding available specifically for Educators. Included are the public comments for the April 11, 2024 Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education meeting. Watch the broadcast here: https://archive.org/details/PMNamplify2024_04_11_kps_PUBLIC_BRIEF

The City of Kalamazoo Commission approved a two-way design contract for Michigan Ave with Wightman and Associates to design the two-way conversion in the amount of $1,976,459. Director of Public Services Baker presented a project to rebuild a sewer near the wastewater treatment plant to reduce odors. The project includes Approval of a construction agreement with Graphic Packaging International and James E. Fulton Excavating for the construction of wastewater systems in the amount of $2,164,591.50; and up to $500,000 in project contingencies for additional project costs and Approval of a professional service agreement with Jones & Henry Engineers, LTD for construction engineering services in the amount of $271,500.

The Committee of the Whole Meeting offered updates from the recent Commission retreat. The Board was updated on the progress of prioritized efforts including investment for youth programs, affordable housing, and improving community prosperity. City Attorney Leal offered an in-depth review of the City Commission Initiative Fund and determined eligibility for available grants and general funding.