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Commission approved water and sewer rates for FY2026–2030, a Brownfield Plan for The Fields at Battle Creek, and issuance of 2026 refunding bonds. Other approvals included a Consumers Energy easement, MDOT resurfacing contract for Riverside and Limit streets, year-end budget amendments, purchase of a parcel at 165 N. Washington Street, workers’ compensation coverage, and continued interim employment for a retiree. Appointments to a neighborhood planning council and a comprehensive transition agreement with the county transportation authority were also approved.
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The commission voted on several items that affect city services and finances. Most notably, household and business water and sewer rates for the coming years were approved, which means utility bills will reflect the new rates already included in the city budget. The commission also approved a brownfield plan that can help finance a new housing-oriented development, authorized road resurfacing work, and completed budget adjustments and bond actions to manage city finances. Residents may see changes in their utility bills and new development activity in coming months.
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