City Commission regular meeting - 10/6/2026

The City of Battle Creek regular City Commission meeting was held October 6, 2026. Procurement- and budget-related actions included consideration of 2027 employee health-plan renewals: Resolution 482 addressed the state’s 80/20 health insurance requirement; Resolution 483 concerned self-funded Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan/BlueCare plans, with the transcript’s stated cost (“9,627,42”) unclear; Resolution 484 approved renewal of Medicare Advantage plans at an estimated $1,278,386; and Resolution 485 approved a group dental plan estimated at $44,743.56. During discussion of Resolution 485, a commissioner clarified that Delta Dental was the carrier and that the report’s reference to Blue Cross was an error. Resolutions 484 and 485 were explicitly reported approved. The commission also approved Resolution 486, concerning a joint transfer agreement with MRS and the Calhoun County Transportation Authority. No competitive solicitation or bid award was discussed.