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Kalamazoo commission approves consent agenda including contracts, demolition and $50,000 grant

2483150 · March 3, 2025
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The Kalamazoo City Commission unanimously approved 13 consent-agenda items Monday, including multiple construction and testing contracts, an asbestos abatement and demolition contract, a custodial-services contract extension, a $50,000 grant from the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation and reappointments to the zoning board of appeals.

The Kalamazoo City Commission on Monday approved 13 consent-agenda items in a single roll-call vote, authorizing multiple contracts, a brownfield plan resolution, a grant acceptance and several appointments.

Manager Risma summarized the items for approval. Approved contracts and amounts included a sole-source consulting contract with Maine and Meridian LLC (owned by city retiree Jeff Chamberlain) for specialized operational consulting at $42,000; a supplemental change order with Trace Analytical…

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