Jackson council approves ordinance, construction and engineering contracts, property sale and HUD plan
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Jackson City Council on May 13 adopted an ordinance to expand vacant-lot development for affordable housing and approved multiple contracts, a property sale and submission of HUD planning documents to support housing and Eastside corridor projects.
Jackson City Council on May 13 approved a set of ordinances, contracts and submissions that city staff said will advance affordable-housing development, Eastside corridor rebuilding, and other municipal needs.
Key votes at the May 13 meeting included final adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-02; authorization of a miscellaneous construction contract to Concord Excavating & Grading, Inc.; approval of a professional engineering services contract for the Eastside Commerce Corridor to Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc.; authorization to sell city-owned property at 414 North Jackson Street to Collier Gibson LLC; approval of the city’s HUD 2025–2029 consolidated plan and the 2025–26 annual action plan for submission; and purchase authorization for a 2025 Ford Expedition for the fire department.
Ordinance adoption: Council approved final reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-02, which amends Chapter 28 to allow for more vacant lots to be developed in order to expand the inventory of affordable housing units in the city of Jackson. The motion to adopt carried unanimously.
Construction contract: The council approved awarding a miscellaneous construction contract to Concord Excavating and Grading, Inc. of Concord, Michigan, for $293,331.80 and authorized the mayor and clerk to execute the documents. The clerk recorded the item as passing by a 6–1 vote.
Eastside Commerce Corridor engineering contract: Council approved a professional services contract with Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. (Bloomfield Hills) in the amount of $649,733.40 to provide engineering for the Eastside Commerce Corridor project. City staff said the work supports a federal Build grant (formerly RAISE) and will include design and permitting steps needed before construction; council approved the contract unanimously. Staff noted that the corridor work will cover Page Avenue, Elm and East Washington segments and will be coordinated with railroad permitting and water-main work under the pavement.
Property sale: Council authorized the sale of city-owned property at 414 North Jackson Street to Collier Gibson LLC, approved a purchase agreement template and authorized the city manager and city attorney to make minor modifications, negotiate final price and execute closing documents. Staff indicated the buyer is the same developer involved with the Hayes Hotel and described probable early uses such as staging and indoor storage; council approved the transaction unanimously. The agreement’s due-diligence timeline noted a September 15 deadline for completion unless extended.
HUD consolidated plan submission: Council authorized submission of the city’s 2025–2029 consolidated plan and the 2025–26 annual action plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, adopted the required certifications and authorized the mayor to sign the documents. Council clarified that the plan does not authorize direct funding to the Jackson Housing Commission as part of this action; the motion passed unanimously.
Vehicle purchase: Council approved purchase of a 2025 Ford Expedition for use by the Jackson Fire Department at a price of $52,578 and authorized staff to execute the procurement documents; the item passed unanimously.
Procedural items: Council approved the consent agenda and closed the budget public hearing before recessing. Several items were moved and seconded with no extended debate.
Votes at a glance (items approved May 13): - Ordinance No. 2025-02 (Chapter 28 amendments): approved, outcome: approved, vote: unanimous (recorded as unanimous in transcript). - Concord Excavating & Grading contract (miscellaneous construction): amount $293,331.80, outcome: approved, vote recorded in transcript as "passes 61" (interpreted as 6–1; individual roll-call votes not specified in transcript). - Hubbell, Roth & Clark professional services (Eastside Commerce Corridor): amount $649,733.40, outcome: approved, vote: unanimous. - Sale of 414 N. Jackson St. to Collier Gibson LLC: approved, outcome: approved, vote: unanimous; staff authorized to negotiate price and execute documents; due-diligence deadline noted as Sept. 15 unless extended. - HUD 2025–2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025–26 Annual Action Plan submission: authorized for submission to HUD; outcome: approved, vote: unanimous. - Purchase of 2025 Ford Expedition (JFD): $52,578, outcome: approved, vote: unanimous.
The council recorded all motions as moved and supported; when the transcript captured a tally it was either recorded as unanimous or as "passes 61" for the Concord contract. The council did not record individual roll-call votes for each item in the online transcript excerpt.
Ending
Council members praised staff for preparing a balanced package of items to keep federally funded projects on schedule and to advance housing and corridor improvements. Several items will require follow-up (engineering and federal grant agreements, property closing and HUD plan submission) before full implementation.
