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Commission approves Kellogg Arena HVAC upgrade; multiple facility contracts and municipal items pass
Summary
City commissioners approved a $2,309,680 HVAC improvement contract for Kellogg Arena and approved several additional resolutions including City Hall boiler replacement ($1,058,710), a 28-unit Helmer Road PUD, a land purchase at 94 Warren Street ($800), a firefighter military service purchase, and a police liaison agreement for 2025–26.
The Battle Creek City Commission on Aug. 5 voted to approve Resolution 200, accepting the lowest responsive bid for Kellogg Arena HVAC improvements from W. Soul and Company in a not-to-exceed amount of $2,309,680. Commissioners discussed the arena’s role and economics, requested usage data, and directed staff to provide schedules and attendance projections.
Commissioner Lance said he is concerned about the arena’s cost and asked whether the facility is underutilized or producing revenue to offset maintenance and bond costs, urging a review of asset management. "It'd be wonderful if we had assets that…
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