Saginaw County boards weigh $2.25M redevelopment, $500K concrete contract in recent meetings
Recent Saginaw County government meetings placed major spending and redevelopment items on their agendas, including a proposed $2.25 million brownfield redevelopment at 230 South Washington Avenue and a City Council vote on a $500,000 annual concrete purchase. Minutes for all recent meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes of votes are not yet available in the public record.
Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
On July 14, the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority held a public hearing and considered a redevelopment plan for 230 South Washington Avenue. The agenda included a proposed Brownfield Plan, Reimbursement Agreement, and Interlocal Agreement for the Spicer Group project, with an anticipated total investment of $2.25 million. The board also had January 13, 2026 meeting minutes scheduled for approval. Minutes are not yet published.
City Council
The Saginaw City Council met July 13 with a consent agenda containing multiple contracts. The largest item was a purchase with Smyrna Ready Mix DBA SRM Concrete for up to $500,000 annually for FY 2027 and FY 2028. The council also considered a Community Development Block Grant COVID-19 agreement with United Way of Saginaw County for $288,958, blanket purchase orders totaling $282,300 for Water and Wastewater Treatment parts, and a $50,260 purchase with Cintas Corporation for citywide uniform rental. Resolutions to authorize amplified equipment and alcohol sales at community events were also on the agenda, along with appointments to city boards and commissions. Minutes are not yet published.
Saginaw Economic Development Corporation
The SEDC board met July 9 to review financial reports for April, May, and unaudited June 2026. The agenda noted a loan portfolio with $1.56 million in loans outstanding and $180,344.67 available to lend. The board was scheduled to approve April 9, 2026 meeting minutes, which included a previous board counterproposal on a Sweet Creations loan write-off. No new business or unfinished business was listed. Minutes are not yet published.
Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission met July 9 with agenda items including approval of May 14, 2026 minutes and discussion of a complaint form under unfinished business. Project reports on education, community partner contacts, and a resource guide were scheduled. The next regular meeting is set for September 10, 2026. Minutes are not yet published.
Civil Service Commission - Police & Fire
The July 9 quarterly meeting of the Saginaw County Civil Service Commission for Police and Fire was canceled. No business was conducted. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Conference Room 104 at City Hall.
Coming up
The Saginaw Historic District Commission meets July 23 to review application J26-2878 for utility system installation at 220 N Hamilton. The agenda also includes approval of May 28, 2026 minutes and administrative approval for utility system installations.