City Commission regular meeting - 5/19/2026

The City Commission of Battle Creek held a regular meeting on May 19, 2026, which included discussions on the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget and several procurement-related resolutions. Key procurement actions included approval of a 10-year mortgage agreement with Recovery Services Unlimited Inc. for $862,000 to support recovery transitional housing, funded by grant and opioid settlement funds. Additionally, the commission approved a $1,250,000 contract with Trapeze Software Group Inc. (TripSpark Technologies) for IT asset CAD AVL services, funded by federal and state sources. The meeting also saw the adoption of ordinances related to zoning and land use, and a resolution to enter closed session for pending litigation matters. Public comments addressed concerns about code compliance, budget transparency, and infrastructure issues. The commission approved all resolutions and motions presented during the meeting.