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Votes at a glance: Kalamazoo City Commission approves housing funds, brownfields, West Gateway plan and other measures
Summary
At its Oct. 20 meeting the commission approved a substantial amendment to the 2025 Action Plan (CDBG/HOME allocations), two commercial rehabilitation/brownfield exemption certificates, the Kalamazoo West Gateway Plan, several property purchases and multiple consent items; roll-call tallies and next steps are listed below.
The Kalamazoo City Commission on Monday approved a series of resolutions and contracts spanning housing funds, brownfield redevelopment, transportation grants and planning tools. Most items were adopted with routine roll-call votes after brief staff presentations and, in several cases, public hearings.
What the commission approved (selected highlights):
- Substantial amendment to the 2025 Action Plan (Community Development Block Grant and HOME funds): Staff asked the commission to allocate Entitlement and program-income dollars through a substantial amendment so specific partner organizations and projects could be funded. Commissioner Don Cooney moved the item; the roll call recorded six yes votes and one abstention (Commissioner Bridal abstained for a disclosed employer conflict). The commission approved the amendment; city staff listed tenant-based rental assistance, single-family repair and housing development among the prioritized activities. Housing Resources’ executive director told commissioners that…
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