10-19-26 Commission Meeting

The City of Bay City Commission meeting was held October 19, 2026. The commission approved a resolution opting out of PA 152 and sharing the 2027 annual health insurance premium costs with city employees. Estimated costs were $6,595,429 for the city and $718,616 for employees, totaling $7,314,045. Staff explained the city’s self-insured plan, cost increases, and savings measures, including retiree-plan unbundling and renewal adjustments; commissioners also discussed exploring alternative plans. The resolution was approved by roll-call vote.

The commission also approved a contract with DMV Utilities of Sterling Heights for the Marquette Avenue interceptor sewer rehabilitation and lining project, with a not-to-exceed amount transcribed as “$1,54,259” (approximately $1.54 million; the transcript appears to contain a formatting or transcription error). Public comments raised concerns about Green Avenue resurfacing and the Lafayette Bridge project; commissioners said street selections are expected to be announced in January and provided a construction update on the bridge. No street-paving award or other procurement action on those items was recorded at this meeting.