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During the public‑comment portion, leaders from United Way of Saginaw County, the Veil of Saginaw men's shelter and the Saginaw County Youth Protection Council said a new city commission, as drafted, would not be integrated with the homeless management information system (HMIS) or the federally aligned Saginaw Consortium of Homeless Assistance Providers (C CHAP). Audra Davis, president and CEO of United Way of Saginaw County and the county’s housing assessment and resource entity (HARO), told the council the proposed commission “does not formally integrate with this infrastructure” and warned it could produce recommendations that conflict with HUD compliance standards.

Chris Brown, executive director of the Veil of Saginaw, and Jasmine Calhoun, president and CEO of the Saginaw County Youth Protection Council, made similar points: they described established local coordination, data‑tracking and funding flows and suggested the city consider a liaison seat at C CHAP rather than creating what they called “a parallel advisory body.” Several community members and faith leaders spoke about direct service efforts and urged more city support for on‑the‑ground providers.

Council debate reflected disagreement over duplication versus action. Council members who opposed the ordinance said the city already participates in consortium work and that creating another commission risks fragmenting limited funding and repeating existing efforts. Supporters of the ordinance argued the city should take an organized leadership role and that the new body could help coordinate resources, create maps and assemble drop‑bag supplies and other short‑term responses.

In the roll call vote on the ordinance to add section 12.044 to the administrative code — \"Saginaw Commission to Address Homelessness\" — Councilwoman Wiggins and Councilwoman Hammond voted in favor; seven council members voted no. The motion to introduce the ordinance was defeated (2 yes, 7 no), and the measure was not enacted.

Why it matters: Providers told the council the greatest risk was fragmentation: a city commission issuing recommendations that are not coordinated with HUD‑mandated data systems and the countywide planning body could waste scarce resources and create compliance problems for agencies that depend on federal funding.

What’s next: Several council members and staff said they will pursue stronger, routine coordination with C CHAP; one staff member noted the city already has representation in the consortium and suggested regular reporting back to council. Providers asked the council to consider a liaison seat, clearer lines of communication and targeted funding to support existing shelter and rapid‑rehousing work.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Saginaw, MI City Council July 28, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Saginaw City Council voted against creating a new city commission on homelessness after providers and shelters urged the city to coordinate with the existing Saginaw Consortium of Homeless Assistance Providers and HUD‑aligned systems.","taxTitle","Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan","taxId",3479,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6486658,"Council approves land sale to Shaheen Development to advance downtown \"Medical Diamond\" plan",570,1389000,1959000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5510822-79755b32c8dcfbc428db8fb6fecd5870&start=1389&end=1959","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5510822-79755b32c8dcfbc428db8fb6fecd5870/thumbnail_1389000.jpg","/articles/6486658/Saginaw/Saginaw-County/Michigan/Council-approves-land-sale-to-Shaheen-Development-to-advance-downtown-Medical-Diamond-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6486658-d04041ae69d2cab1f49b421d5a8a77b4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771077737&Signature=ZOPpBXvtxgNs3Rnty4LYo1rSxyk-VAaHNq7vqtY7RRUmR9oChHET4rZY23cx8PHUJaAA1sVHg~~2~0VO4amrA7eF~erkoDY9cWxpQvNdE52Z4BCvBt-iQq7MBdbEjmAiw17A8GpKTar6XDd-73EqK~Ytz2q7~EKfcrFG4uWlJa-ehHAbV0Lf728SnmGjmSqgqrD0YjOxQGMSIclqBjF3Yc0yuV5bU7OIuQh2xx5hODqBBPdXC7dfF7HGl9jOxu4JQxEc-ykz9eJmRY05jG5qYokBGtaXeUiZZa6tsIoe2gRIls5LHy8Gs3nqhd7h47N7Noev7YIzOLMdZfganGUVyQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Saginaw City Council voted to approve a purchase and development agreement that clears the way for a mixed‑use downtown project promoted by Shaheen Development as the \"Medical Diamond.\" Pete Shaheen, speaking for Shaheen Development, told the council the planned project would be a $35,000,000 mixed‑use development including health care, housing, restaurants and retail.

City staff and supporters said the agreement transfers several parcels on Washington Avenue to the developer and includes contractual protections the city can use if deliverables are not met. City Manager Tim Morales told the council the development agreement contains standard reconveyance and deliverable clauses to protect the city if a project does not proceed.

Supporters at the meeting framed the project as a long‑planned economic catalyst. Ken Horn, who said he manages growth strategy at the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance and co‑chairs the Medical Diamond steering committee, said the project grew from a 25‑year vision and would bring jobs and investment to the downtown riverfront. Pastor Chris Pryor and other local faith and business leaders also spoke in favor.

Opposition at the meeting was limited; council members asked detailed questions about the agreement before voting. Council members pressed staff on which parcels are covered by the contract, whether listed development costs are binding and how the city will enforce performance. City staff said the contract applies to specific city‑owned parcels and that additional privately held adjoining parcels could be included in later transactions, but those properties would not be bound by the present contract's covenants unless acquired and added to it.

The agreement includes provisions requiring the developer to submit architecture, engineered site plans and schedule milestones after closing. The contract also contains a reconveyance clause that allows the city to take property back if agreed deliverables are not met; the city manager said the city has used reconveyance previously when developers did not proceed on agreed projects.

During the discussion Councilwoman Hammond raised the idea of a community benefits approach and asked staff to consider whether commitments could include guaranteed neighborhood benefits beyond the downtown park and riverfront improvements. City staff said they would work with council on potential community benefit language for future agreements.

Outcome: Council approved the purchase and development agreement by voice vote. The motion had a mover and a second; council discussion and a voice vote followed. The development team and city staff said the agreement includes protections and deliverables and that the larger financing plan and building designs will be developed and reviewed after closing.

Why it matters: Supporters said the development will expand medical and behavioral health services, add housing and jobs, activate the riverfront and leverage federal and state investments targeted at downtown revitalization. Council members and staff emphasized the city will monitor developer milestones and that reconveyance provisions exist if the project stalls.

What’s next: The developer and city staff will proceed to finalize design and permitting. The city manager said some development components — including behavioral health clinical space tied to Great Lakes Bay Health — are anticipated for this block and will involve subsequent site plan approvals and coordination with other public‑funding requests.","The Saginaw City Council approved a purchase and development agreement with Shaheen Development to advance a mixed‑use downtown project promoted as the \"Medical Diamond.\" Developer Pete Shaheen said the project would total about $35 million; the city agreement does not specify a project cost.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6486648,"Council authorizes junior‑lien revenue bonds for water and sewage projects, including lead service replacements and wastewater plant upgrades",112,232000,344000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5510822-79755b32c8dcfbc428db8fb6fecd5870&start=232&end=344","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5510822-79755b32c8dcfbc428db8fb6fecd5870/thumbnail_232000.jpg","/articles/6486648/Saginaw/Saginaw-County/Michigan/Council-authorizes-juniorlien-revenue-bonds-for-water-and-sewage-projects-including-lead-service-replacements-and-wastewater-plant-upgrades","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6486648-b62d37771cd90317df1eff7937c6ca08/orig.mp4?Expires=1771077737&Signature=fqilg0BjiYi2Zf-3nanAfNFL2g4wlqmKdYUobGERBL99vCtaFVFNTD646U-YvKmYilTOA78hNXQCh0--Loz8-6l4Qwbj4Y4ja4cy1DR~5CRRWc6HiEUXluwLBz9CjNYKjHrnHB9w-VxW9yBCVu-YBZDtad08jWaUZwP1BYgngNsX9Lc66~NQcEZ0Jf0az-EU04N5OcW5dEWnQgUq7O-QKjDyhiSWR34n2VCCBrnVAXReHmLfBtcipUWG5iCS1GEufdvmVOQclbZgkPV25y~90tSUvJUvDYgPTNfgOqNCy7TE5MkPdZkIgYTSoEkVzaqxafom~Ie8mBCM9tVylFaGTA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Saginaw City Council authorized the supplemental issuance of junior‑lien revenue bonds for the water supply system and the issuance of junior‑lien revenue bonds for the sewage disposal system after public hearings and presentations by city water staff.

Mike Green, the city’s director of water and wastewater, told the council the water bond authorization covers two primary projects: replacement of lead service lines and replacement of a water main on White Street. He said the authorization is structured to allow up to $18,800,000 but that staff expected the actual borrowings to be significantly lower; he estimated the likely amount for the water projects to be roughly $9,000,000 while the authorization sets a higher cap to allow state approval and flexibility.

For the sewage disposal system, Green said the authorization covers major repairs at the wastewater plant — replacement of large valves and concrete repairs to clarifiers — and installation of ultraviolet (UV) treatment to replace or reduce chemical (chlorine) disinfection. Green said the UV installation is expected to reduce ongoing chemical costs and modernize a treatment system that is at the end of its useful life. He said both bond resolutions support the city’s FY25 State Revolving Fund (SRF) grant applications and that the SRF awards include significant loan forgiveness for eligible projects.

Both public hearings were closed after staff presentations and brief public discussion. Council adopted resolutions authorizing the supplemental issuance of water supply system junior‑lien revenue bonds, series 2025, and the issuance of sewage disposal system junior‑lien revenue bonds, series 2025. The motions passed on voice votes; no roll‑call tallies were recorded in the transcript.

Why it matters: The measures authorize borrowing to finance infrastructure repairs and lead service line replacements that affect water quality and wastewater plant reliability. The staff emphasized SRF grant support and loan forgiveness as a material part of the financing package.

What’s next: Staff will finalize bond issuance details and proceed with SRF grant paperwork and engineering procurement. Projects will proceed in coordination with permitting, construction scheduling and SRF conditions.","The council held public hearings and adopted resolutions authorizing supplemental issuance of junior‑lien revenue bonds for the water supply system and sewage disposal system to fund lead service line replacements, a White Street water main replacement and wastewater plant repairs and UV treatment.","actionData","errors"]

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