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Commission approves purchase of Portland Loo and temporary porta‑johns for downtown restrooms
Summary
The commission approved a sole‑source purchase to acquire a Portland Loo restroom and directed temporary portable toilets at three downtown locations while staff completes site evaluations for permanent installations; the city said $600,000 was allocated in 2024 for downtown public restrooms and related work
The Kalamazoo City Commission on Monday approved a sole‑source purchase with Madden Fabrication for a Portland Loo public restroom and authorized temporary portable toilets at downtown sites while staff completes design and site‑selection work.
What the commission voted: Commissioners approved a contract to procure a Portland Loo unit at a cost the city reported as $196,955 and directed staff to deploy temporary porta‑johns starting June 6 at three locations: 510 North Burdick Street, Bronson Park (Academy Street side) and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park. The city reported a 2024 allocation of $600,000 for downtown restroom projects; staff said that budget will cover procurement, site work and temporary units.
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