City Commission regular meeting - 6/2/2026

The City Commission of Battle Creek held a regular meeting on June 2, 2026, which included a public hearing on the Home Investment Partnership funding for program year 2026. Multiple community members and recovery coaches spoke in support of continued investment in recovery housing programs, emphasizing their importance for long-term recovery and community stability. The commission approved several resolutions related to city operations, including traffic control changes at the intersection of Le Vista and Territorial, amendments to fee, bond, and insurance schedules, residential refuse collection rates for 2026-2030, and the 2026 annual action plan for community development block grant and home investment partnership funds totaling over $1.4 million. The meeting also addressed concerns about traffic safety, housing development strategies, and police department accountability. Notably, the commission approved the continuation of recovery housing funding and community development grants, reflecting ongoing procurement and budget allocations for social services and infrastructure projects.