Jackson City Council Meeting 2-10-26

The City of Jackson, Michigan, held a City Council meeting on February 10, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related decisions. The council approved a $149,000 contract with Planning Next for the creation of the City of Jackson master plan and authorized the city manager and city attorney to finalize the agreement. They also approved an $885,000 amendment to a construction administration services contract with Fishback Inc. for the fiscal year 2023 DWSRF project. Additionally, the council approved funding levels for the fiscal year 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership projects. A significant agenda item was the approval of a three-year, $15,000 annual contribution from the general fund to support the Rx Kids program, a community initiative aimed at improving maternal and infant health outcomes through direct financial assistance to families. The meeting also featured a presentation on the City Center rental facility and its commercial kitchen, highlighting its community use and economic development potential. Several public comments addressed community concerns, including housing and social programs, but no other procurement actions were taken.