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Battle Creek approves $28M bond for fire station work, awards Schweitzer contract while Station 5 safety concerns persist
Summary
Battle Creek’s City Commission on Aug. 5 approved a capital improvement bond authorization not to exceed $28 million and accepted Schweitzer Incorporated’s construction bid for fire station construction and renovations, while residents and commissioners urged the city to find funds to address health and safety needs at Fire Station 5.
Battle Creek’s City Commission on Aug. 5 approved a capital improvement bond authorization not to exceed $28 million to pay for fire station renovations and related costs and accepted a construction bid from Schweitzer Incorporated for up to $19,884,836 with an FFE allowance not to exceed $1,500,000.
The clerk described Resolution 198 as authorization of 2025 capital improvement bonds to pay for fire station renovations, and the commission moved and approved the measure. The clerk then introduced Resolution 199, which the commission approved, accepting the lowest responsive bid from Schweitzer Incorporated for new construction and renovations at a not-to-exceed cost of $19,884,836 plus an FFE allowance of up to $1,500,000 to be procured through the State of Michigan extended purchasing program. Vote tallies were not recorded in the…
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