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Kentwood commissioners approve equipment purchases, recruit contract and sidewalk easements in unanimous votes
Summary
Commissioners approved a package of purchases — including a vintage fire truck refurbishment, turf maintenance equipment and sanitary sewer inspection cameras — authorized a CPS HR recruitment contract for a deputy administrator and adopted a resolution to acquire easements for a sidewalk on 29th Street.
At its meeting, the Kentwood City Commission approved several procurement and contract items intended to maintain city services and advance capital projects.
Public Works staff received authorization to purchase replacement sewer televising equipment and camera heads to support preventive inspection work. Staff characterized the equipment as essential to the sewer operation strategy and asset-management plan and reported a not-to-exceed cost of $107,100 from the FY2026 DPW equipment fund; commissioners approved the purchase after a discussion about equipment lifespan and maintenance.
Parks and Recreation purchases were approved to maintain…
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