July 20, 2026 Regular Business Meeting

The City of Kalamazoo held its Regular Business Meeting on July 20, 2026, where several procurement and contract approvals were key agenda items. The commission approved multiple contracts related to city infrastructure and utilities, including a $1.5 million professional services agreement with Tetratech, Inc. for design engineering services for secondary clarifier rehabilitation at the Water Reclamation Plant, a $2.58 million contract with SWT Excavating, Inc. for the Berdick Street water main replacement project, and a $3.38 million contract with Utility Metering Solutions LLC for the 2026 water meter replacement project. Additionally, a significant $11.23 million contract was approved with LD Doka Associates, Inc. for the Electrical Reliability Project at the water treatment plant. The meeting also included discussions on a proposed moratorium on data centers, with the city attorney tasked to provide legal guidance on the moratorium's scope and implementation. Public comments addressed community concerns including surveillance camera use, homelessness, environmental issues, and the accessibility of public meetings. The commission also discussed restoring call-in options for public comments to enhance community participation. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on infrastructure investments and community engagement policies.