Civic Snapshot: July 10, 2025 City of Kalamazoo Utility Policy Committee

The UPC reviewed the neighborhood expansion policy with focus on clarifying subsidy payments related to water connections. The committee received updates on the capital improvement plan, with projects expected to be detailed by September. The meeting also included a review of per diem compensation for committee members. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a presentation by Stantec on water rate structures, where they discussed preliminary findings of a cost of service analysis. This analysis aims to ensure that customer classes are charged fairly based on their usage and demand on the system. The committee also addressed administrative items such as professional service invoices and received updates on emergency preparedness measures for the water system.