03-12-2026 City Council Meeting

The City of Cedar Springs held a City Council meeting on March 12, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed. The council authorized the city manager to close City Hall on necessary dates to facilitate the move to a new building at 130 West Moskegan Street. They also approved a public sale of municipal surplus items from the old building. A significant agenda item was the approval of a two-year fire protection services agreement with the southern half of Nelson Township, which included detailed cost-sharing based on service runs and expenses, with Nelson Township agreeing to pay approximately $119,800 in installments. The council also discussed upcoming capital expenditures, including a new fire apparatus costing $886,000, partially offset by Kent County EMS contributions. Additionally, department reports highlighted ongoing budget preparations, IT company transition, and facility improvements at the new city building. No other major procurement actions or contract awards were noted during the meeting.