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Commission tables proposal to move municipal accounts to Horizon Bank pending committee review

Benton Harbor City Commission · February 3, 2026
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Summary

Commissioners asked for more due diligence and numerical detail before consolidating multiple city bank accounts at Horizon Bank. Staff estimated about $6,000 in additional annual interest; the measure was tabled and referred to Personnel & Finance.

The City Commission voted to table a staff proposal to establish bank accounts with Horizon Bank and move several Fifth Third accounts after commissioners raised concerns about consolidating municipal funds and the absence of detailed cost comparisons.

Staff described the memo as recommending establishment of multiple Horizon Bank accounts ‘‘for all city accounts’’ with the city clerk and mayor as signers,…

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