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Council approves multiple contracts, right‑of‑way vacation and extends city manager contract

East Lansing City Council · September 24, 2025
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Summary

Council approved purchases and contracts including a $316,647.32 truck hoist (not to exceed $364,144.42 with contingency), a $41,100 contract extension for landfill monitoring (totaling about $102,300), adopted a resolution vacating a platted alley effective Oct. 23, and approved a three‑year employment contract for City Manager Robert V. Bellman.

During the meeting council approved several administrative and capital items.

Contracts and capital purchase: DPW presented a contract with Stertil Koni USA Inc. to purchase and install a new truck hoist for $316,647.32, with a 15% contingency authorizing a total not to exceed $364,144.42. Staff said the hoist adds 40,000 pounds of lifting capacity, accommodates current and potential heavier electric vehicles, and has an expected 20‑year life. Council approved the contract unanimously.

Landfill monitoring: Council approved a not‑to‑exceed contract extension of $41,100 with Matt Matthews &…

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