# October 19, 2026 Regular Business Meeting

At the City of Kalamazoo’s October 19, 2026 regular business meeting, commissioners approved several purchases and agreements. The consent agenda passed, including 2027 water and wastewater treatment chemical contracts with PVS Chemical Solutions ($128,800), Water Solutions Unlimited ($152,500), and Jones Chemical ($162,000); an agreement with MDOT for Cork Street safety improvements (the transcript’s dollar amount is unclear); and a grant agreement for robotic inspection of a water transmission main. Commissioners also approved a 2027 contract with Lhorn Company for liquid phosphate for water treatment ($1,965,785), and a cooperative Oracle cloud-services purchase not to exceed $220,000, described as part of a continuing cloud migration. The $450,000 United Way of South Central Michigan Continuum of Care grant for winter shelter services was approved. Discussion covered shelter capacity, partner funding, and operational details; staff agreed to follow up with answers to public questions and provide further information.

The commission approved the Imagine Kalamazoo 2035 strategic vision, with Commissioner Slayby voting no and the other six commissioners voting yes. Discussion emphasized how the vision will inform future plans, budgets, and investment priorities, including infrastructure, housing, safety, equity, and environmental stewardship. Commissioners also approved first reading of an employee retirement system ordinance amendment; staff said the technical change would have no financial impact. Public comments raised concerns about stormwater flooding, homelessness and winter shelter, housing affordability, public safety, and public participation. No additional procurement decisions were identified in those comments.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities, Information Technology
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Cloud Services
**Published:** October 19, 2026

### Sources
- [October 19, 2026 Regular Business Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRVFZtQZBto) - City of Kalamazoo