City of Bay City, MI Live Stream

The City of Bay City, Michigan City Commission held a meeting on September 21, 2026, focusing primarily on a comprehensive neighborhood streets paving initiative. City staff presented a plan to pave 50 neighborhood blocks across nine wards, representing the largest such effort in 22 years. The plan involves building internal paving capacity by adding three new personnel, purchasing paving equipment for approximately $437,000, and allocating about $431,000 annually for materials, totaling an estimated $900,000 yearly investment after equipment purchase. The commission discussed funding sources, including $2.5 million in fund balance and ongoing state marijuana tax revenues, and confirmed the sustainability of the program beyond initial funding. A budget amendment to authorize the equipment purchase was scheduled for the next meeting. Additionally, the commission approved an addendum to the Midland Street Feet on the Street permit, extending event dates with associated public safety considerations. The meeting also included procedural updates and public input opportunities, but the primary procurement focus was on the neighborhood streets paving program and related budget allocations.