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Saginaw County public meetings in 2022

38 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 19, 2022 · 18:30

City Council

Saginaw City Council to fill vacancy left by Autumn Scherzer

The City Council is holding a Committee of the Whole meeting to interview candidates for a council vacancy. This will be followed by a single-subject special meeting to appoint a candidate and administer the oath of office.

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✓ Decided: Bill Ostash appointed to fill City Council vacancy

The City Council held a special meeting to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Autumn Scherzer. Following nominations and a roll call vote, Bill Ostash was selected to fill the seat and was administered the oath of office.

Mon Dec 19, 2022 · 18:30

City Council

Saginaw City Council to consider electric charging station and parking fees

The City Council will review budget amendments for FY 2023 and a proposal to establish fees for electric charging stations and parking at several downtown locations. The body will also consider several service contracts and the write-off of uncollectable demolition accounts.

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✓ Decided: Saginaw City Council approves water main design and demolition write-offs

The Council approved a $320,000 proposal for water transmission main design services and the write-off of $169,542.75 in uncollectable demolition accounts. Several equipment purchases for water and wastewater services were authorized, and three board appointments were confirmed.

Tue Dec 13, 2022 · 08:00

Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission

Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission to review strategic planning

The commission will meet to conduct a review and discussion of strategic planning led by Rasmussen. The meeting also includes time for public comments.

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✓ Decided: Commission tasks staff with updating strategic plan initiatives

Commissioners reviewed the 2021 strategic plan and discussed long and short term objectives. Staff was tasked with evaluating and elevating initiatives to promote the commission as the primary outlet for community arts and cultural resources.

Mon Dec 12, 2022 · 18:30

City Council

Saginaw City Council to discuss American Rescue Plan Act funds for youth

The City Council is holding a single-subject special meeting. The body will discuss the expenditure of American Rescue Plan Act funds to address Youth and Development.

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✓ Decided: Saginaw City Council allocates $10 million in ARPA funds for youth development

The Council approved the allocation of $10 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds toward Youth Development, subject to a six-month review. A proposal to reconvene in two weeks regarding the topic was denied.

Mon Dec 12, 2022 · 18:30

City Council

Saginaw City Council to hold public hearing on Riverfront/Iron Belle Trail grants

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding MDNR Michigan Spark Grants for the rehabilitation of the Riverfront/Iron Belle Trail. The body is also considering several municipal purchases, a low-income housing tax exemption, and the 2023 meeting schedule.

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✓ Decided: Council allocates $1M for community centers and approves various city purchases

City Council approved $500,000 each for the Community Action Center and First Ward Community Center, pending county matching funds. The council also passed a low-income housing tax exemption and approved several infrastructure and equipment purchases via a consent agenda.

Mon Nov 28, 2022 · 18:30

City Council

Saginaw City Council considers $313,600 finance contract and building purchase

The City Council is reviewing a consent agenda featuring several departmental purchases and professional service agreements. The body is also deciding on multiple mayoral and council appointments to city boards and commissions.

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✓ Decided: Saginaw City Council approves multiple department purchases and board appointments

The Council approved a consent agenda featuring several equipment purchases and professional service contracts. They also confirmed 10 mayoral and council appointments to local water, airport, and economic development boards.

Mon Nov 28, 2022 · 18:30

City Council

Council to discuss American Rescue Plan Act funds for public health

The Saginaw City Council is holding a single-subject special meeting. The body will discuss the expenditure of American Rescue Plan Act funds to address public health.

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✓ Decided: City Council allocates $5 million for Behavioral Health Clinic project

The Council approved the allocation of $5 million in ARPA funds for a Behavioral Health Clinic project in cooperation with the Saginaw County Health Department. Two other proposals regarding ARPA fund allocations were denied.

Mon Nov 21, 2022 · 18:30

City Council

Saginaw City Council to hold public hearings on Brownfield and Cass Street projects

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding a Brownfield Plan amendment for 2205 North Michigan Avenue and a state grant for the reconstruction of Cass Street. The body is also considering several equipment purchases and board appointments.

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✓ Decided: Brenda Moore elected Mayor of the City of Saginaw

The City Council elected Brenda Moore as Mayor and Annie Boensch as Mayor Pro Tem. The council approved several municipal purchases, board appointments, and a resolution to amend the Brownfield Plan for 2205 North Michigan Avenue.

Wed Nov 16, 2022 · 08:00

Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission

Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission to review committee reports

The commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive reports from various committees. Discussions include the MACC Regional Regranting Program, youth outreach, and holiday events.

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✓ Decided: Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission approves September and October financial reports

The commission approved the meeting minutes and treasurer's reports for September and October 2022. Staff provided updates on the MACC Minigrant Program, youth outreach plans, and upcoming holiday art events.

Mon Oct 24, 2022 · 18:30

City Council

Saginaw City Council to consider $608,385 electric street sweeper purchase

The City Council is reviewing a consent agenda featuring multiple equipment purchases, grant approvals, and budget adjustments. The body will also consider an ordinance regarding the demolition of historic resources threatened by neglect.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda with 22 items, including $608K street sweeper

The council approved a 22-item consent agenda unanimously, including a $608,385 electric street sweeper funded partly by a $425,869 state grant, and adopted a zoning code amendment regarding historic resources threatened with demolition by neglect. Appointments to boards and commissions were also approved. No substantive decisions were debated or denied.

Wed Oct 19, 2022 · 08:00

Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission

Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission to review committee reports

The commission will meet to approve September 21, 2022 meeting minutes and receive reports from various committees. Discussions include the MACC Regional Regranting Program and several upcoming art events.

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Mon Oct 10, 2022 · 18:30

City Council

Saginaw City Council to adopt 2022 City Master Plan

The City Council will consider adopting the 2022 City Master Plan and approving several budget amendments for FY 2023. The meeting includes a consent agenda with multiple equipment purchases and service contracts for city departments.

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Mon Sep 26, 2022 · 18:30

City Council

Saginaw City Council considers creating a new local historic district

The City Council is deciding on an ordinance to create the Flint & Pere Marquette Potter Street Station Single Entity Local Historic District. The body is also reviewing several equipment and service contracts for public safety and public services.

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Mon Sep 26, 2022 · 18:30

City Council

Council to discuss American Rescue Plan Act funds for housing and blight

The Saginaw City Council is holding a single-subject special meeting. The body will discuss the expenditure of American Rescue Plan Act funds specifically for housing and blight elimination.

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Wed Sep 21, 2022 · 08:00

Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission

Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission to review committee reports

The commission will meet to approve minutes from June 22, 2022, and receive updates from various committees. Discussions include youth outreach, the MACC Regional Regranting Program, and several upcoming art events.

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Mon Sep 12, 2022 · 18:30

City Council

Saginaw City Council to consider millions in HUD grants and zoning changes

The City Council will review several federal grant agreements for housing and community development. The body is also considering ordinances related to historic districts and zoning codes, as well as various city service contracts.

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Mon Aug 29, 2022 · 18:30

City Council

Saginaw City Council to consider terminating Brownfield Plan 16

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the termination of Brownfield Plan 16 for the Staples Building project. The body is also reviewing several service contracts and department purchases.

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Mon Aug 15, 2022 · 18:30

City Council

Saginaw City Council to consider $443,000 for vehicle parts and supplies

The City Council is reviewing a consent agenda featuring multiple procurement requests for the Public Services Department. The body is also considering a resolution to issue Water Supply System Revenue and Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2022.

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Mon Jul 25, 2022 · 18:30

City Council

Saginaw City Council to consider Brownfield Plan amendment for redevelopment project

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on amending the Brownfield Plan to include the Second National Building Redevelopment Project. The body will also consider several city service contracts and a liquor license transfer.

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Mon Jul 11, 2022 · 18:30

City Council

Saginaw City Council to consider $45 million downtown rehabilitation project

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a request from Landmark Saginaw, LLC to establish an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificate. The proposal involves converting buildings at 101 N. Washington Avenue and 111 E. Genesee Avenue into 120 apartments and office space.

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Wed Jun 29, 2022 · 18:30

City Council

Saginaw City Council considers $7.15 million lead service line replacement contract

The City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially approve a contract for the Lead Service Line Replacement project. The project involves replacing lead and galvanized water connections and water meters across four areas of the city over the next three years.

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Wed Jun 22, 2022 · 08:00

Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission

Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission to review committee reports

The commission will meet to approve May 18, 2022 minutes and receive updates from various committees. Discussions include youth outreach, the MACC Regional Regranting Program, and local arts events.

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Mon Jun 20, 2022 · 18:30

City Council

Saginaw City Council to consider $45 million downtown building rehabilitation

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a request from Landmark Saginaw, LLC to establish an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District for properties at 101 N. Washington Avenue and 111 E. Genesee Avenue. The proposal involves converting a historic bank building into 120 apartments and office space. The council will also vote on various city service contracts and infrastructure projects.

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Mon Jun 6, 2022 · 18:30

City Council

Saginaw City Council to hold public hearing on $15 million water storage project

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the installation of a 3-million-gallon elevated water storage tank on Webber Street. The body will also consider various public safety grants, equipment purchases, and polling location changes.

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Mon May 23, 2022 · 18:30

City Council

Saginaw City Council to hold public hearings on FY 2022-2023 budget and millages

The City Council is meeting to conduct public hearings regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget, property tax millages, and a Downtown Development Authority district millage. The body will also consider several high-value equipment purchases and an ordinance regarding nuisance abatement for trees, shrubs, and plants.

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Wed May 18, 2022 · 08:00

Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission

Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission to review committee reports

The commission will meet to approve minutes from April 20, 2022, and receive reports from the treasurer and various committees. Discussion items include youth outreach, the MACC Regional Regranting Program, and the All Area Arts Awards.

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Mon May 9, 2022 · 18:30

City Council

Saginaw City Council to review FY 2022-2023 proposed budget

The City Council will receive an overview of the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The body is also considering several infrastructure purchases and ordinances regarding zoning and city map vacations.

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Wed Apr 20, 2022 · 08:00

Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission

Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission to review committee reports

The commission will meet to approve the March 16, 2022 meeting minutes and receive reports from the treasurer and various committees. Discussion items include youth outreach, regranting, and several arts events.

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Mon Apr 18, 2022 · 18:30

City Council

Saginaw City Council considers Lapeer Avenue reconstruction and multiple rezonings

The City Council is deciding on several zoning changes and approving various municipal contracts. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a property rehabilitation certificate and a report on the N. Washington Avenue – Farwell Corridor rezoning.

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Mon Apr 4, 2022 · 18:30

City Council

Saginaw City Council to consider property rehabilitation district at 2138 N. Carolina Street

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a request from Holman Holdings 2, LLC to establish an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District. The body is also considering various city contracts, budget amendments, and updates to the zoning code.

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Mon Mar 21, 2022 · 18:30

City Council

Saginaw City Council considers road contracts and legal fee increases

The City Council is deciding on several infrastructure contracts and the 2022 Single Lot Assessment Tax Roll. The body is also discussing updates to legal service rates and various federal grant program submissions for 2022-2023.

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Mon Mar 7, 2022 · 18:30

City Council

Saginaw City Council to hold public hearing on 2022-2023 CDBG and HOME funding

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding funding recommendations for the FY 2022-2023 CDBG, HOME, ESG, and CDBG-CV programs. The body is also considering several rezoning ordinances and various municipal service contracts.

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Mon Feb 21, 2022 · 18:30

City Council

Saginaw City Council to hold public hearing on single lot assessment tax rolls

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding special assessment tax rolls for nuisances, alarms, and utility connections. The body is also considering several equipment purchases and road reconstruction agreements.

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Wed Feb 16, 2022 · 08:00

Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission

Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission to review committee and director reports

The commission will meet to approve previous minutes and receive reports from the treasurer and various committees. Discussions include youth outreach, the MCACA Minigrant Program, and upcoming art exhibits. The meeting also includes reports from the Director and Marketing Director.

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Mon Feb 7, 2022 · 18:30

City Council

Saginaw City Council considers $850,000 ARPA consulting contract

The City Council is meeting to vote on several consent agenda items, including infrastructure design and equipment purchases. The body is also considering a zoning amendment and a Brownfield Plan for the Hall Block Redevelopment Project.

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Mon Jan 24, 2022 · 18:30

City Council

Saginaw City Council to consider $2.1 million pump station project increase

The City Council will review several contract approvals, including a significant cost increase for the Kochville Pump Station Phase II Improvement project. The body is also considering a rezoning ordinance and the adoption of a five-year parks and recreation plan.

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Wed Jan 19, 2022 · 08:00

Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission

Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission to review committee and director reports

The commission will meet to approve previous minutes and receive a treasurer's report. Members will discuss updates from various committees and reports from the Director and Marketing Director.

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Mon Jan 10, 2022 · 18:30

City Council

Saginaw City Council to discuss water system bonds and parks plan

The City Council is holding public hearings on the intent to issue bonds for project expenditures and the draft Five Year Parks and Recreation Plan. The body is also considering several service contracts and a low-income housing tax exemption ordinance.

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