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Utility Policy Committee recommends Kalamazoo City Commission approve two‑year Stantec rate study contract

Utility Policy Committee · April 10, 2026
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Summary

The Utility Policy Committee voted to recommend that the Kalamazoo City Commission approve a two‑year Stantec contract to perform water cost‑of‑service, financial forecast and rate design work (tasks 1–6 as fixed fee; additional services billed time‑and‑materials). The motion carried and will go to the city commission for final approval.

The Utility Policy Committee on April 9 recommended that the Kalamazoo City Commission approve a two‑year contract with Stantec to produce a water cost‑of‑service analysis, financial forecast and rate design.

The committee’s motion, made by Tom, a committee member, approved tasks 1–6 as the fixed fee portion of the contract and authorized any additional services identified in the proposal to be billed on a time‑and‑materials basis. Chair called for the voice vote, and the committee announced the motion carried.

Why it matters: the contract covers core work needed to set water rates, tie capital planning to rate impacts and run “what‑if”…

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