City of Kalamazoo - December 8, 2025 Kalamazoo City Commission
The Commission holds a comprehensive review of the city’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget, focusing on public safety, housing initiatives, and infrastructure improvements.
The meeting addresses concerns about public safety budgets, community engagement, and the impact of state funding changes. Public comments highlight issues like waterline breaks and the importance of shelter programs.
The commission discusses strategies to support housing, including the Home Share program and foreclosure prevention. Public safety achievements, such as reduced crime rates and response times, are acknowledged.
Infrastructure topics include road maintenance, stormwater management, and challenges in leaf and snow removal.
The meeting also touches on sustainability efforts, including renewable energy transitions and electric vehicle integration. Overall, the session provides an in-depth look at the city’s financial and strategic planning for the coming year.
00:00 Introduction
01:31 Call to Order
01:42 Roll Call
02:07 Meeting Focus
02:37 Public Comments
06:05 Work Session Introduction
06:12 Budget Presentation and Discussion
31:25 Closing Remarks
37:12 Budget Challenges and State Changes
38:41 General Fund Budget Adjustments
39:32 Personnel and Staffing Changes
42:12 Special Revenue and Enterprise Funds
44:00 Capital Plans and Infrastructure
54:10 Public Safety and Community Perception
64:17 Youth and Community Programs
68:11 Homelessness and Public Perception
69:22 Housing Support Initiatives
70:49 OPEB Fund Communication
72:46 Home Share Program and Funding Diversification
74:06 Impact of Cannabis Taxation
76:39 Neighborhood Capacity Building
78:19 Blight Elimination Funding
80:26 Building Inspections Fund Stability
95:34 Solid Waste and Storm Water Staffing
104:19 Storm Water Infrastructure Update
105:39 Transition to Solar Energy Savings and Allocation
107:17 Sustainability Funding and Planning
111:01 Neighborhood Planning and Capacity Building
117:01 Public Services and Sustainability Efforts
129:09 Parking System Financial Health
133:36 Leaf Collection and Snow Removal Challenges
137:27 Adjournment
