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Commission approves park-mowing contract, water‑affordability ad funds and $34,810 sewer‑backup settlement
Summary
On the consent agenda the commission approved a $175,280 contract for park mowing and trimming, a $49,475 allocation for water‑affordability advertising (with a budget carryforward), and authorization for the city attorney to settle a sewer backup claim for $34,810.85.
The Kalamazoo City Commission approved three consent‑agenda items in a single motion: a contract with Santiago Services for park mowing and trimming, a budget allocation for water‑affordability advertising, and authorization for the city attorney to settle a sewer‑backup claim.
Manager’s summary: City staff described the three items as follows: (1) a contract with Santiago Services for mowing and trimming of city parks and greenscapes in the amount of $175,280; (2) a budget allocation of $49,475 from the city commission initiatives fund for water‑affordability advertising together with a budget amendment to carry forward funds from 2024 to 2025 for that allocation; and (3) authorization for the city attorney to settle a sewer backup claim with Iglesias Evangelica Missionara related to property at 551 Phelps Ave in the amount of $34,810.85.
The motion to approve items 1 through 3 and authorize the city manager to sign related documents was made by Commissioner Stephanie Hoffman and supported by Commissioner Decker. Clerk Browning called the roll; all present commissioners voted yes and the consent agenda items were approved.
