Board of Commissioners Meeting | May 19, 2026

The Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners held a Committee of the Whole meeting on May 19, 2026, covering a range of topics including financial reports, capital projects, and community initiatives. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a $45 million bond sale for an indoor sports facility, and the recommendation and selection of Fishback as the architect and engineering firm for the new county administration building, with a not-to-exceed contract amount allowing for scalable design work. The board also discussed the need for a long-range financial plan to implement the facilities master plan, emphasizing the importance of board involvement and the prioritization of projects such as the jail and administration building. Additionally, the board approved a five-year contract renewal with Marathon Health for employee health services, highlighting cost savings and improved care. Other procurement actions included the approval of a $464,746 allocation to ISK for staffing and operations of a medical respite shelter facility. The board postponed action on establishing a special assessment district related to lake level orders to allow for further community engagement. Several proclamations and reports were presented, but no other contract awards or RFPs were noted during the meeting.