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Alma City Commission approves streetlights, access-control, restroom fixtures and MDOT agreements
Summary
In the same meeting the commission approved several procurement and contract items: a $34,420.56 purchase of black LED downtown streetlights; a $28,019.74 access-card system for the DPW garage; $12,152 for park restroom fixtures; ratified CD investments; MDOT right-of-way permits for events; and an MDOT contract for the Charles Avenue shared-use path.
The Alma City Commission approved a series of routine procurement, contract and permit items during its meeting, moving several small capital and administrative actions forward.
What passed: The commission approved a $34,420.56 purchase order to Medlar Electric for eight black post-top LED lights to replace aging downtown fixtures and to create a consistent streetscape. The city also approved a $28,019.74 contract with DA Central Inc. for purchase and installation of an access card reader system at the Department of Public Works garage; staff said the system is compatible with other city installations and gates will be considered in future budgets.
The commission authorized a $12,152 purchase from Weatherby Plumbing & Heating Inc. to replace toilets, faucets and stainless-steel sinks in the Euclid Street/Bolfield restrooms; Weatherby was the low bidder. A resolution ratifying city investments into CDs (CDARS) at varying rates was adopted with one abstention recorded.
Transportation and agreements: Commissioners adopted a performance resolution authorizing the city to apply for annual Michigan Department of Transportation permits for operations in the State Highway right-of-way (including street closures and banner placements for community events); staff confirmed banner-pole sizes and prior MDOT coordination. The commission also approved contract number 2020-24-5602 with MDOT to finalize rights and obligations related to the final 600 feet of the Charles Avenue concrete shared-use path and authorized the city manager to sign related documents. In addition, a one-year extension of master agreement number 2022-0005/81 (involving MDOT and Elba Transit) was adopted to allow additional project authorization under the 2022 master agreement.
Budget and procurement notes: For the access-card system staff said the DA Central quote was the low bid and that two other bids were received; for the lighting purchase staff said Medlar Electric provided the best price and that the fixture style was selected to match existing poles. Commissioners discussed coordinating timing for restroom work to avoid interfering with Little League season.
Other business: The commission received the finance and city manager reports for February 2025, approved payment of bills and concluded with routine commissioner comments and adjournment.
