# 9-21-26 Commission Meeting


**Body:** City of Bay City, MI
**Date:** September 20, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

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


The City of Bay City, Michigan, held a commission meeting on September 21, 2026, focusing primarily on a significant neighborhood streets paving initiative. City staff presented a plan to pave 50 neighborhood blocks across all nine wards by building internal paving capacity, including hiring two additional employees and purchasing new paving equipment at a cost of approximately $437,000. The annual operational cost for personnel, materials, and equipment maintenance is estimated at $900,000, funded through a combination of bridge partners funding, fund balance, and state marijuana funds. Commissioners discussed budget allocations, sustainability of funding, and the prioritization algorithm for selecting streets to be paved. The commission also approved an addendum to the Midland Street permit for additional event dates, with discussion on associated public safety costs being billed to the event organizer. The meeting included updates on infrastructure funding and community events but centered on advancing the in-house neighborhood street paving program with a commitment to ongoing maintenance and transparency.

**Source:** City of Bay City, MI