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Bronson council adopts 2025–2031 Capital Improvement Plan, approves contracts and appointments
Summary
The council adopted the 2025–2031 Capital Improvement Plan, approved ordinance codification and professional services agreements, appointed a planning commissioner, and approved a new uniform contract expected to save about $5,000 annually.
The Bronson City Council on Jan. 13 adopted the city’s 2025–2031 Capital Improvement Plan and approved several contracts and appointments meant to advance infrastructure work and administrative upkeep.
City staff summarized the CIP — recommended by the Planning Commission on Jan. 9 — as a guide for capital needs across parks, public safety, water and sewer, streets and city facilities. Staff highlighted major projects including a possible ladder-truck replacement (estimated at about $1.6 million), an engine replacement (about $1.1 million), a $3 million sewer lining and grouting project funded by a bond, and a $2.5 million sanitary lift-station replacement project that carries roughly $500,000 in principal forgiveness.
"We just need approval of that tonight to certify and complete that program," Brandon said, asking the council to adopt the CIP so the city could complete certification for the Redevelopment Ready Communities program and unlock related resources.
Council members moved and approved adoption of the CIP by voice vote. The plan outlines funding options — general fund, DDA, grants, bonds and special assessments — and includes a mix of near-term replacements (such as clarifier drives and pump rehabs) and long-range projects through 2051.
On consent and new-business votes, the council approved continuing ordinance codification with American Legal Publishing at a not-to-exceed cost of $5,300 rather than switching to an alternative with higher ongoing costs, and approved a standard Professional Services agreement with Pan Newoff for as-needed legal services for 2025. Council also passed Resolution 25-11 to reappoint members with expiring terms and to appoint Jim Mahatha to the Planning Commission to complete a term expiring at the end of 2026.
The council approved a five-year uniform contract (staff cited current provider Cintas and a competitor’s quote) that staff estimates will save the city roughly $5,000 a year, with a 4% annual cap on increases and summer high-visibility short-sleeve shirts included in the proposal.
Staff reported the $3 million sewer lining project has started (CCTV and grouting work was underway) and that bids have been released for Schmid Farms farmland (due Feb. 5). The meeting ended after brief staff reports on fire-department retirements, ongoing academy training and audio/visual improvements to support virtual meetings.
Votes taken during the meeting were voice approvals recorded as passed on the consent agenda and the listed new-business items; no roll-call tallies were provided in the transcript.
