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Kentwood commission approves 10 police vehicles, $323,400 fitness-equipment contract and FY26 budget amendments
Summary
The commission approved the purchase of 10 police vehicles (order not to exceed $560,000 including upfitting), authorized up to $323,400 for community center fitness equipment with a 10% contingency from Parks & Rec capital funds, and adopted a fiscal-year 2026 budget amendment to reflect revenue changes and bond contributions.
The Kentwood City Commission on Dec. 16 approved several procurement and fiscal actions: the purchase of 10 police patrol vehicles, authorization for a fitness-equipment contract for the community center and amendments to the fiscal-year 2026 budget.
Police vehicles: Police Chief Litwin requested authority to purchase 10 patrol vehicles to replace eight aging units and add two vehicles for growth. Litwin described the purchase as "not to exceed $560,000" and noted about $278,000 of the request covers upfitting and accessories. Commissioners asked whether equipment from existing vehicles could be transferred and how the city disposes of surplus vehicles; staff said most surplus police vehicles go to auction.
Fitness equipment: Val asked the commission to authorize the mayor to enter into a contract with Johnson Health Tech (referred to in the presentation as "Matrix") to provide and install a fitness-equipment package for the community center at an amount not to exceed $323,400. Val said the package includes preventive maintenance and an extended five-year warranty and that two pieces of adaptive equipment for people with disabilities will be purchased using sponsorship funds. The commission was told a resident membership rate will be about $40 per month and that SilverSneakers and other Medicare programs will be accepted.
Budget amendment: Finance staff member Kayla presented a resolution to amend the FY25–26 budget to ensure departments are at or below budgeted amounts and to reflect anticipated revenue decreases (franchise and PEG fees, and reduced state revenue sharing). The amendment also adjusts contributions to the bond account and reclassifies some contractual PR services to in-house staff. The commission adopted the amendment on roll call.
Votes at a glance: the commission approved the purchase of the 10 police vehicles (voice vote), authorized the fitness-equipment contract (voice vote) and adopted the FY26 budget amendment (roll-call vote); the commission also set board-of-review dates and confirmed appointments including adding James Connell as a PLLC alternate.
Why it matters: The purchases will affect fleet and Parks & Rec capital accounts; the budget amendment adjusts revenue projections and bond payments ahead of the annual audit. The fitness package includes warranty and maintenance commitments intended to reduce long-term operating costs.
