Jackson City Council Meeting 3-10-26

The City of Jackson, Michigan City Council held a meeting on March 10, 2026, which included several procurement and contracting decisions related to city infrastructure and community development projects. The council approved multiple contracts, including a $4,299,282 utilities improvement project awarded to Dunigan Brothers Incorporated, a $369,000 contract for East Gansson Street water service replacements awarded to Super Construction LLC, and a $360,000 contract with FishBck for design and construction administration services for a wastewater treatment plant anaerobic digester improvement project. Additionally, a construction management contract with FishBck was approved for the digester project, not to exceed 4% of the total bid price. The council also approved a $442,488.50 engineering contract for Morell Street with Hubble Roth and Clark Incorporated and established a fee schedule for right-of-way permits issued by the engineering department. Budget amendments were discussed, including a $700,000 state grant to support housing initiatives such as down payment assistance and the 100 Homes program. The council also approved modifications to pension benefits for certain city employees. Public comments addressed various community concerns, including housing, union transparency, and local art projects. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on infrastructure improvements, housing funding, and pension system updates, with several contract awards and budget approvals formalized by council votes.