# 9-16-26 City Council Meeting


**Body:** City of Holland
**Date:** September 15, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services, Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding


The City of Holland held a City Council meeting on September 16, 2026, which included several procurement and development-related agenda items. The council approved a consent agenda that included declarations of surplus materials, utility easements related to local developments, a prepaid gas transaction, and the award of a bid for concrete services. They also accepted grants for marketing and technology purchases, including a Police Department camera server. A significant procurement discussion involved the establishment of an industrial development district at 376 East 40th Street for Nelson Steel, a local steel fabricator planning an expansion and job creation, which was approved by the council. Additionally, the council reviewed and approved the consolidated annual performance evaluation report for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program year 2025-2026, highlighting investments in home repair and affordable housing projects. The council also discussed a Brownfield plan amendment related to the Tulip Hotel expansion, which was under construction and seeking additional eligible expenses approval. Public comments addressed concerns about civil rights, surveillance technology including Flock license plate readers, and community transparency. The meeting concluded with council communications emphasizing thorough vetting of materials and public service commitment.

**Source:** City of Holland