City of Saginaw, MI City Council September 14, 2026

The City of Saginaw, Michigan City Council held a public meeting on September 14, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions primarily focused on economic development and infrastructure projects. The council conducted public hearings and subsequently approved amendments to Brownfield plans for two major rehabilitation projects: the Spicer Building Rehabilitation Project at 230 South Washington Avenue, involving nearly $3 million in repairs and preservation of 150 jobs, and the TriStar Trust Rehabilitation Project at 833 South Washington Avenue, an $8 million redevelopment addressing environmental contamination and creating new commercial space. Additionally, the council authorized a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant for Bliss Park improvements and approved a cost agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation for the rehabilitation of Sheridan Avenue. The meeting also addressed amendments to city fees and rate schedules, including postponing a new $150 fee for change of use permits and preliminary site plan reviews to allow further consideration. The council approved increased rental fees for the Anderson Enrichment Center and authorized professional services contracts for historic preservation work at the city's treatment plant. A motion was passed to direct staff to draft an amendment to the video surveillance ordinance requiring no loitering signs on business parking lots to enhance public safety. Throughout the meeting, council members emphasized transparency, accountability, and community engagement in procurement and policy decisions.