# September 21, 2026 Regular Business Meeting

The City of Kalamazoo held its Regular Business Meeting on September 21, 2026, where several procurement and contract-related matters were discussed. Key procurement actions included approval of a supplemental contract and change order with Michigan Paving and Materials Company for local street paving in the amount of $138,350, and a cooperative purchase of road salt for $244,995. The commission also approved a cooperative agreement related to watershed phosphorus reduction and several appointments to city committees. A significant agenda item was the approval to submit a $6.9 million grant application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for environmental remediation and redevelopment of the Arcadia Festival Site, with a required city match of approximately $7 million from various sources. The commission discussed the importance of maintenance funding for the site post-construction. Additionally, the meeting included a detailed discussion and eventual approval of amendments to the city’s purchasing policy concerning contracts for surveillance technology, including automated license plate readers and other public safety monitoring systems. The new policy requires such contracts, regardless of dollar amount, to be brought before the commission for public review and approval, reflecting community concerns about surveillance and transparency. Public comments addressed water quality issues, infrastructure concerns, and surveillance technology. The meeting concluded with various community updates and commissioner remarks.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles, Policy
**Published:** September 21, 2026

### Sources
- [September 21, 2026 Regular Business Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kc-QIjS2POY) - City of Kalamazoo