10-6-26 Commission Meeting

At the October 6, 2026 Bay City Commission meeting, commissioners approved a funding agreement with Good Samaritan Rescue Mission for up to $150,000 from Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act funds, voting 9–0. The funding reimburses eligible expenses for the overnight drop-in center. The mission reported serving about 20–25 people nightly, spending roughly $11,000–$12,000 per month, and coordinating with local service providers; commissioners discussed reporting on outcomes and possible support during severe-weather emergencies. The consent agenda also passed 9–0. A resident referenced a $437,000 appropriation for street-paving equipment, but the transcript does not identify the specific consent item or equipment list; the speaker urged the city to consider additional paving equipment, workforce needs, and industry expertise.

The commission did not take up a vote on the preliminary traffic signal optimization and infrastructure funding agreement associated with Bay City Bridge Partners: no motion was made, and the item remained unresolved. Public comment and commissioner remarks raised traffic-safety concerns, including repeated crashes near Jenny and Winona, speeding, e-bike use, and toll-related complaints. Commissioners asked staff to follow up on the crash location and discussed exploring protective barriers and traffic-control options, including the cost or feasibility of a four-way stop or traffic study.