Battle Creek City Commission approves zoning changes, recovery housing mortgage, ITS contract, and utility easement; holds FY 2026–2027 budget hearing

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A Public Hearing to receive public comment on the City of Battle Creek's proposed FY 2026-2027 Budget. | attachments=2 | reports=1

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RESOLUTION NO. 382 Resolved by the Commission of the City of Battle Creek: That the following sections are adopted: Section 1. A Proposed Ordinance, 12-2026, to amend Chapter 1281 of Title Six — Zoning of the Code of Ordinances to make text corrections, clarify requirements, correct formatting and make changes substantive in nature to Sections 1281.01(k)(8)B., 1281.01(k)(10), 1281.04(c)(1)A&B and 1280.01(g)A. Section 2. Should any section, clause or phrase of this Ordinance be declared to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part so declared to be invalid. Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with any of the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed, saving any prosecution, criminal or administrative appeal pending on, or violation cited on or before the effective date of this Ordinance, which shall remain subject to the Ordinance provision existing at the time of the alleged violation. Section 4. Except as otherwise provided by law, this Ordinance shall take effect seven (7) days from the date of its publication, in accordance with the provisions of Section 401 of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act. | attachments=4 | reports=1

RESOLUTION NO. 383 Resolved by the Commission of the City of Battle Creek: That the following sections are adopted: Section 1. An Ordinance to rezone the properties located at 14 Yuba St. (Parcel #8040-00-147-0), 175 Main St. (Parcel #0890-00-075-0), and 169 Main St. (Parcel #0890-00-075-0) from MFR High-Density Multiple Family District to T-3 Neighborhood Commercial District for the purpose of converting an existing vacant single-family residence on the site into an office building to support organization operations. It should be noted that 175 Main St. and 169 Main St. share a common parcel, but are separate in their addresses. Section 2. Should any section, clause or phrase of this Ordinance be declared to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part so declared to be invalid. Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with any of the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed, saving any prosecution, criminal or administrative appeal pending on, or violation cited on or before the effective date of this Ordinance, which shall remain subject to the Ordinance provision existing at the time of the alleged violation. Section 4. Except as otherwise provided by law, this Ordinance shall take effect seven (7) days from the date of its publication, in accordance with the provisions of Section 401 of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act. | attachments=6 | reports=1

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RESOLUTION NO. 384 Resolved by the Commission of the City of Battle Creek: That Megan Bertucci is appointed as a new member to the Sustainable Battle Creek Committee with a term expiring on May 19, 2028. | reports=1

RESOLUTION NO. 385 Resolved by the Commission of the City of Battle Creek: That the City Manager is authorized to execute the attached Easement For Electric Facilities agreement granting Consumers Energy Company, a Michigan corporation, a permanent easement in, under, across and through a portion of Lafayette Street, and through a portion of Kendall Street, Battle Creek, Michigan 49017, identified as Parcel No. 52-0390-00-365-0, or one in substantially similar form approved by the City Attorney. | attachments=1 | reports=1

RESOLUTION NO. 386 Resolved by the Commission of the City of Battle Creek: That the City Manager is authorized to sign a ten-year mortgage in the amount of $862,000 with Recovery Services Unlimited Inc. guaranteeing the investment of federal Community Development Block Grant funds and locally controlled Opioid Settlement funds to operate a recovery transitional housing program at 614 NE Capital, a five-unit apartment building renovated by the City of Battle Creek, and any other necessary documents related to this matter with approval of the City Attorney. | attachments=2 | reports=1

RESOLUTION NO. 387 Resolved by the Commission of the City of Battle Creek: That the proposal of best value for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), and Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) services is accepted from Trapeze Software Group, Inc., dba TripSpark Technologies in a not-to-exceed three-year amount of $1,250,000. The City Manager is authorized to execute Contract No. 2026-070R, which will be paid from 588.596.6322.973010. The City Manager or her designee is also authorized to approve change orders up to an additional $9,167 for City-initiated and pre-approved changes in scope. | attachments=2 | reports=1

RESOLUTION NO. 388 Resolved by the Commission of the City of Battle Creek: That a Closed Session of the City Commission shall be held in Conference Room 302A immediately following the Commission Comments section of the Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, as authorized by MCL 15.268(e). The Michigan Open Meetings Act (OMA) permits a public body, upon a 2/3 majority vote, to meet in closed session under Section 8(1)(e), "To consult with its attorney regarding trial or settlement strategy in connection with specific pending litigation, but only when an open meeting would have a detrimental financial effect on the litigation or settlement position of the public body." MCL 15.268(e). In two matters of pending litigation, Scott Marshall v City of Battle Creek , Worker's Compensation Claim No. BC0-23-000059-01, and Joseph Shanks v City of Battle Creek , Worker's Compensation Claim No. BC0-23-000017-01, counsel for the City believes that discussing those matters in an open meeting would have a detrimental financial effect on the litigating or settlement position of the City in both cases. Amanda E. Zimmerlin, City Manager, is hereby appointed as the designated secretary to record and prepare appropriate Minutes of this Closed Session. | reports=1

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