June 15, 2026 Regular Business Meeting

The City of Kalamazoo held its regular business meeting on June 15, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of a $4.1 million contract with SWT Excavating Inc. for non-copper service line replacement and an 18-month contract extension for biosolids hauling and disposal valued at approximately $20.9 million. The commission also adopted notices of intent to issue capital improvement bonds totaling $9.4 million for general fund and street projects, and $21.2 million for water supply system improvements. Additionally, a $350,000 housing development fund loan was approved to support affordable housing construction as part of the Zone 32 phase two project. Public comments focused heavily on concerns about a proposed data center development, including environmental, noise, and community impact issues. The meeting also included presentations on local transit services and community events, but no new data center project approvals were made. Overall, the meeting featured significant contract awards and budget resolutions supporting infrastructure and community development projects.