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On the agenda: Coldwater meeting — FLOCK SAFETY (Jan 26)

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WhenMonday, January 26, 2026
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WhereColdwater, Michigan

Money$98,750.02 was at stake

On the record“FLOCK SAFETY”

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Council Chamber
Henry L. Brown Municipal Bldg.
One Grand Street
Coldwater, Michigan

January 26, 2026
5:30 p.m.
(517) 279-9501
www.coldwater.org

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
City of Coldwater
Regular Meeting

CALL MEETING TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATION:

Katie Rappe, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)
Certification as a Redevelopment Ready Community (RRC)

PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Numbers 1-5):
The items listed in the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and the City
Manager and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless
requested by a Councilmember or citizen. In this event, the item will be removed from the Consent
Agenda and Council action will be taken separately on said item. Those items so approved under the
heading “Consent Agenda” will appear in the Council minutes in their proper form.

City Council Regular Minutes of January 12, 2026.

Coldwater Housing Commission Regular Minutes of October 14, 2025.

Historic District Commission Regular Minutes of November 12, 2025.

Downtown Development Authority Regular Minutes of December 17, 2025.

City of Coldwater Investment Report for December 31, 2025.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
January 26, 2026

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Bills and Accounts: $98,750.02.

City Manager’s Report.

Letter from Keith Baker, City Manager, regarding closure of S. Hanchett Street for glo
studio’s International Yoga Day Event on June 21, 2026 – Consider adoption of
Resolution No. 26-04.

Memo from Amanda O’Boyle, City Attorney, regarding proposed amendment to Chapter
1064, Municipal Park Lands – Consider adoption of Ordinance No. 880.

10. Letter from Amanda O’Boyle, City Attorney, regarding proposed Conservation Easement
Agreement for conservation of the Indian Way Tree – Consider introduction of
Resolution No. 26-07 and Agreement No. A26-03.
11. Letter from Keith Baker, City Manager, regarding proposed sale of vacant land on
Wallace Lane to Alliance Homebuilders, LLC – Consider introduction of Resolution No.
26-05 and Agreement No. A26-01.
12. Letter from Keith Baker, City Manager, regarding proposed sale of vacant land on
Wallace Lane to Green Development Ventures, LLC – Consider introduction of
Resolution No. 26-06 and Agreement No. A26-02.
13. Memo from Samantha Albright, City Assessor/NSD Director, regarding amendments to
Poverty Exemption Policy – Consider adoption of Resolution No. 26-09 and approval of
amendments to Policy No. P21-01.
14. Letter from Keith Baker, City Manager, regarding July 4th Fireworks Application –
Consider adoption of Resolution No. 26-08 and approval of Agreement No. 26-04.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Shauna Chávez
City Clerk, CMC

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Council Chamber
Henry L. Brown Municipal Bldg.
One Grand Street
Coldwater, Michigan

January 12, 2026
5:30 p.m.
(517) 279-9501
www.coldwater.org
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting

CALL MEETING TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Kramer called the meeting to order with the following
Councilmembers present: Emily Rissman and Travis Machan representing the 1st Ward; Chad
Johnson and Jim Knaack representing the 2nd Ward; John Petzko and Jeff Budd representing the
3rd Ward and Scott Houtz and Randall Hazelbaker representing the 4th Ward.
MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
OTHERS PRESENT: Keith Baker, Amanda O’Boyle, Tom Eldridge, Joe Scheid, Tre’A Miller,
Brianna Hyde, Koel Phillips, Stephanie Burdick, Julie Santure, Dean Walrack, Brian Musselman,
Keith Nearpass, Paul Jakubczak, Robert Hawley, Shauna Chávez; Don Reid, Vaughn Svoboda,
Sarah Zimmer, Sara Zeiler, Jason Bingaman, Tom Duff and six others.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Director Scheid introduced our newest police officers: Tre’A Miller, Brianna Hyde and Koel
Phillips.
Undersheriff Jason Bingaman introduced himself to Council and gave a county patrol update.
Dean Walrack and Sarah Zimmer spoke in opposition to the proposed vegetation ordinance.
Email comment (attached in addendum A).
Sarah Zeiler gave recommendations to council regarding the proposed vegetation ordinance
(attached in addendum B).
Email comment from Danielle Cary in opposition to the proposed vegetation ordinance
(attached in addendum C).

CONSENT AGENDA (Item Numbers 1-11):
The items listed in the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and the
City Manager and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these
items unless requested by a Councilmember or citizen. In this event, the item will be removed
from the Consent Agenda and Council action will be taken separately on said item. Those items
so approved under the heading “Consent Agenda” will appear in the Council minutes in their
proper form.
1.
2.

City Council Regular Minutes of December 15, 2025.
Downtown Development Authority Minutes of November 19, 2025.

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
January 12, 2026

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Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Minutes of October 15, 2025.

Coldwater Public Library Advisory Board Regular Minutes of December 1, 2025.

Planning Commission Regular Minutes of October 6, 2025.

Recreation Board Regular Minutes of November 5, 2025.

Board of Public Utilities’ Regular Minutes of December 3, 2025.

Michigan South Central Power Agency Board Regular Minutes of November 6, 2025.

Board of Public Utilities’ Reports and Financial Statements for November, 2025.

10. City of Coldwater monthly Financial Report for November, 2025.
11. City of Coldwater PA 202 pension report for 2025.
ACTION ON THE CONSENT AGENDA
Council Action: Motion by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Hazelbaker,
to approve Consent Agenda Items 1-11, as presented.
Ayes:

Nays:

Motion carried.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
12. Bills and Accounts: $568,016.54.
Council Action: Motion by Councilmember Petzko, seconded by Councilmember Machan, to
approve Bills and Accounts in the amount of $568,016.54, as presented.
Ayes:

Nays:

Motion carried.

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selecting the links.

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
January 12, 2026

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13. City Manager’s Report.
2025 Large Item Pick Up Annual Report
There were 3,918 large items picked up at the curb by Republic Waste Services in 2025 (534 or
12% fewer than in 2024). That is an average of nearly 75 items per week City wide. The heaviest
weeks continue to be during the Spring and Summer months with less items collected during
holiday weeks and the Winter months. This continues to be a valuable and well used service
and helps keep up the overall appearance of the community. It also helps in code enforcement
when our staff can explain that there is a way in which to dispose of large items at no additional
expense. Items are collected for City residents each Friday. Residents can request a pick up by
either calling 279-9531 or online at www.coldwater.org.
Citizens Academy Registrations
The City is still seeking applicants for the third Coldwater Citizens Academy. The deadline for
registrations is Friday January 16, 2026. Information about the program and applications can be
found on the City’s website at www.coldwater.org or send your application to
[email protected].
Winter Fest 2026
The City’s annual Winter Fest is right around the corner on Saturday January 24, 2026 from
10:00-2:00 p.m. Enjoy the kids’ activities, inflatables, food trucks, horse-drawn wagon rides,
sled dog demonstrations and other events. Kiwanis cardboard sled racing and an evening
concert with an Eagles tribute band at the Tibbits Opera House are among the planned events.
Come to Heritage Park and the Robert W. Browne Recreation Center to experience all of the
fun! Contact the Coldwater Recreation Department at 517-278-8566 for more information.
Love Local
The City’s Coldwater Main Street Program is pleased to announce the return of its fourth
annual Love Local event, a community celebration highlighting downtown businesses,
Valentine’s Day festivities, and—of course—the Best Bowls of Soup and Chili Cook-Off. The
event will take place on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in downtown
Coldwater. Love Local invites residents and visitors to explore downtown while enjoying free
activities, delicious food, and festive entertainment.
Daddy Daughter Dance
This popular social event is for girls in kindergarten through 6th grade and their dads,
grandfathers, or other influential male figure in their life is scheduled for Saturday February 7,
2026 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Spend an evening of fun with your special girl! There will be
dancing, pictures, flowers and refreshments. Sign up at www.coldwater.org or by calling 517278-8566 for assistance. $35 per couple before January 12th. $45 from January 13th to the
26th. No late registrations will be accepted.
Frontier Fiber Project Complaint Line
Frontier Communications is the company currently doing all of the utility work in the City’s
public road right of way. If residents have concerns or complaints they can call either 1-269651-3927 or 1-866-454-3709 to report damage. This is a recorded line and there is follow up
based on the contact information left by the caller. The resolution path depends on the issue
reported, i.e. what kind of action is necessary. Residents can also send an email to
You can find a copy of the City’s Agreements, Minutes, Ordinances/Legislation, Policies and Resolutions by
selecting the links.

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
January 12, 2026

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[email protected]. Residents can also report their issues to the City at 279-9501 and we
will forward the complaints to Frontier as well.
14. Letter from Keith Baker, City Manager, regarding closure of S. Hanchett Street for Cultural
Jubilee Event on May 16, 2026 – Consider adoption of Resolution No. 26-01.
Council Action: Motion by Councilmember Knaack, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to
adopt Resolution No 26-01, as presented.
Ayes:

Nays:

Motion carried.
15. Letter from Keith Baker, City Manager, regarding Wildlife Damage and Nuisance Control
Permits for Canada Goose Programs – Consider adoption of Resolution No. 26-02.
Council Action: Motion by Councilmember Knaack, seconded by Councilmember Beckwith, to
adopt Resolution No. 26-02, as presented.
Ayes:

Nays:

Motion carried.
16. Memo from Brian Musselman, Water/WRRF Superintendent, regarding first amendment
to utility easement at 552 E. Chicago Street – Consider introduction of Resolution No. 2603 and First Amendment to Grant of Utility Easement.
Council Action: Motion by Councilmember Budd, seconded by Councilmember Machan, to
introduce Resolution No. 26-03 and First Amendment to Grant of Utility Easement., as
presented.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes:

Rissman, Machan, Johnson, Knaack, Houtz, Hazelbaker, Petzko, Budd and Mayor
Kramer.

Nays:

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selecting the links.

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
January 12, 2026

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Motion carried.
17. Memo from Amanda O’Boyle, City Attorney, regarding proposed amendment to Chapter
1064, Municipal Park Land – Consider introduction of Ordinance No. 880.
Council Action: Motion by Councilmember Knaack, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to
introduce Ordinance No. 880, as presented.
Ayes:

Nays:

Motion carried.
18. Memo from Shauna Chávez, City Clerk, regarding proposed amendment to Chapter 206,
Elections – Consider adoption of Ordinance No. 878.
Council Action: Motion by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Petzko, to
adopt Ordinance No. 878, as presented.
Ayes:

Nays:

Motion carried.
19. Letter from Robert Hawley, Planning/Zoning Administrator, regarding proposed
amendment to Chapter 690, Vegetation – Consider adoption of Ordinance No. 879.
Council Action: Motion by Councilmember Machan, seconded by Councilmember Petzko, to
adopt Ordinance No. 879 with the following amendments: removing the two feet from the right
of way and three feet from the driveway requirements, as amended.
Roll Call Vote
Ayes:

Rissman, Machan, Houtz, Petzko and Mayor Kramer.

Nays:

Johnson, Knaack, Hazelbaker and Budd.

Motion carried.

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selecting the links.

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
January 12, 2026

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20. Presentation by Stephanie Burdick, Community Engagement Coordinator, of the 2025
Annual Impact Report
Council Action: None – Presentation only.
21. Discussion regarding Rx Kids.
Council Action: None – Discussion only.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Sarah Zeiler brought Boy Scout Troop 433 to the meeting to help them earn their
Citizenship of the Community badge.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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None.

NEW BUSINESS
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None.

ADJOURNMENT
Noting no other business to come before Council, Mayor Kramer adjourned the regular meeting
at 7:00 p.m.
WORKSHOP
Council will adjourn to the back of the room for a Parks Update.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Emily Rissman, Travis Machan, Chad Johnson, Jim Knaack, Scott Houtz,
Randall Hazelbaker, John Petzko, Jeff Budd and Mayor Kramer.
OTHERS PRESENT: Keith Baker, Amanda O’Boyle, Tom Eldridge, Shauna Chávez; Don Reid and
Pam Blough.
Council Action: None – Discussion only. Pam Blough gave councilmembers an update for Rotary
Park Phase 2 Pavillion, Fishing Dock and Additional Parking, discussed continued plans for the
four corners fountain and Optomist Park.

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selecting the links.

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
January 12, 2026

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Meeting ended at 7:47 p.m.

Shauna Chávez
City Clerk, CMC, MiPMC

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selecting the links.

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1/20/26, 12:57 PM

Public Comment: Landscape Ordinance Amendments - Chavez, Shauna - Outlook

Outlook
Public Comment: Landscape Ordinance Amendments
From Dean Walrack <[email protected]>
Date Wed 1/7/2026 6:50 PM
Cc

Baker, Keith <[email protected]>; Chavez, Shauna <[email protected]>; Hawley, Robert
<[email protected]>; Gmail <[email protected]>

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Coldwater City Council,
We are writing to you to express our opposition to the changes being proposed to the vegetation
ordinance.
We live in the house located at 138 Harrison St., and we own and lease out the house located at 41
Pierson St. (on the corner of Pierson and Harrison). We have spent considerable expense in hiring a
professional landscaping service to remove the existing sod to replace with a carefully researched and
selected native plant mix within our rights-of-ways at both of these properties. Understanding the
location, the context, safety concerns, and existing ordinances, we chose a selection of wildflowers and
grasses which do not exceed ~2 ft. in height and will contain blooms from spring-fall (once mature in the
next 2-4 years); we have installed signage at each location to provide some context to the plantings, we
have actively weeded non-native volunteer and remnant plants from these beds, and -mindful that we
are members of a neighborhood- in the fall we mowed down the stalks so as to provide a tidier
appearance (despite our personal preference to leave these until spring to provide additional seeding
and shelter for pollinating insects). We chose to do these plantings for a number of reasons: as
pedestrians, we are more comfortable on the sidewalk with the increased sense of separation from the
street; we find beauty in these plants; and we are trying to support native pollinators. Additionally, these
flowers and grasses, which are only found in the American Midwest help reinforce the uniqueness of this
place we call our home, both geographically and within our neighborhood.
We also own the duplex at 53 & 55 Herbert St. (with rear yard abutting Elizabeth St. and facing
Pansophia Academy), and have similarly removed the sod in a portion of the rear Elizabeth St.-facing
yard to replace with a slightly taller native plant mix. Along with the previous emphasis on the beauty
and uniqueness of the plants selected, we chose to do this planting to provide additional privacy to our
tenants, who have felt uncomfortable in the openness of the rear yard. Our tenants are enthusiastic
about the flowers and the privacy, and we’ve received excited encouragement from staff members at
Pansophia, as well as others from this neighborhood. The property has always been mowed and
maintained regularly by a lawn service.

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Public Comment: Landscape Ordinance Amendments - Chavez, Shauna - Outlook

The right-of-way at our home is approximately 6’ wide and that at our corner rental is as narrow as 5’ in
areas; a new imposition to clear nearly ½ of these plantings will render the continuation of our efforts not
worthy of pursuing. Like the property on Herbert St., we have received positive reactions to these
plantings and it has taken a considerable amount of planning, money, and maintenance to create these
welcoming streetscape pollinator gardens.
We felt that this anecdotal information was important to contextualize the intention and attention of the
public realm to our efforts, while understanding that it is not directly the target of the proposed ordinance
changes. To be truthful, we are not quite sure what the purpose of the proposed changes are. It seems
that there already exists safety-related language concerning height and location limits which may
obstruct visibility. Has there been an uptick in safety complaints, accidents, or near misses due to these
kinds of plantings?
The premise of the proposed code is that 2’ of flowers inside the curb could be a hazard to the public
welfare, however, the city requires garbage & recycling bins and large trash items are to be placed within
this area on a weekly basis, along with bagged yard waste. Residents are also encouraged to push their
fall leaves directly into the streets for collection. How are these activities in these “dangerous” locations
any less of a burden on public safety?
To us, it feels as if these are protections in search of victims. We fear -naturally- that these changes will
have a detrimental impact on our own objectives, but also to other residents looking to actively
participate in their own neighborhoods. But additionally, we are concerned that these changes may
contribute to increased feelings of friction between residents and the City; that in addition to their existing
duties, staff must now be required perpetually to monitor, explain, and enforce increased restrictions
upon community members’ efforts to participate in and beautify their own neighborhoods.
Thank you for your time to listen to and consider our concerns.
Dean Walrack & Sarah Zimmer
138 Harrison St.

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Sarah Zeiler
99 E Washington St
Coldwater, MI 49036
[email protected]
January 9, 2026
Coldwater City Council
C/O Robert Hawley, Planning and Zoning Administrator
1 Grand St
Coldwater, MI 49036
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
I appreciate the opportunity to comment on the proposed amendment to Chapter 690,
Vegetation speciﬁcally, the introduction of Ordinance No. 879. I respectfully urge the
Council to strengthen Section 10 by adding several well-documented invasive species to
the list of prohibited noxious vegetation and to consider removing certain non-problematic
native species currently included.
Suggested Additions to Section 10
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) and the Michigan Department of
Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) both recognize the following species as highly
invasive across the state:
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Common Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) – A small tree/shrub that aggressively
colonizes roadsides and woodlands, suppressing native understory species.

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Glossy Buckthorn (Frangula alnus) – Listed among species MDNR and MI Invasive
Species Coalition identify as problematic.

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Callery Pear (Pyrus calleryana) – Targeted for regulatory control in Michigan due to
its invasiveness.

•

Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) – Widely noted by MDNR resources as
aggressive and harmful.

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Multiﬂora Rose (Rosa multiﬂora), Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia japonica), Giant
Knotweed (Fallopia sachalinensis), and Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus umbellata). All
listed by the Michigan Invasive Species Coalition and MDNR as priority invasive
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MDARD’s recent proposal for additions to the NREPA Part 413 invasive plant list further
conﬁrms the inclusion of Common and Glossy Buckthorn, Callery Pear, and Japanese
Barberry highlighting the robust scientiﬁc consensus that these species pose severe
ecological, economic, and human health risks.
Recommended Removals from the City’s List
The current listing of all non-poisonous sumac species like Staghorn Sumac (Rhus
typhina), Smooth Sumac (Rhus glabra), Winged Sumac (Rhus copallinum), and Fragrant
Sumac (Rhus aromatica) and Red Mulberry (Morus rubra) lacks ecological justiﬁcation.
These species are native and non-invasive in Michigan, providing wildlife habitat and native
biodiversity beneﬁts. Their removal from the noxious list would better align with both
scientiﬁc evidence and sound land management. The retention of Poison Sumac
(Toxicodendron vernix) on the noxious list I belive is still warranted.
Conclusion
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Include: Common Buckthorn, Glossy Buckthorn, Callery Pear, Japanese Barberry,
Multiﬂora Rose, Japanese Knotweed, Giant Knotweed, Autumn Olive, and Poison
Sumac.

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Exclude: Non-poisonous sumacs (Rhus sp.) and Red Mulberry, which are native and
not invasive.

By reﬁning Section 10 in this manner, Coldwater will strengthen its commitment to
preserving local native ecosystems, aligning with state-level agricultural and environmental
priorities, and mitigating the spread of harmful invasive plants. Thank you for your
dedication and for considering these recommendations.
Respectfully,

Sarah Zeiler, MS
MSU Extension Educator
City of Coldwater Zoning Board of Review, Member
Branch County Planning Commission, Member

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Public Comment: Landscape Ordinance Amendments - Chavez, Shauna - Outlook

Outlook
Public Comment: Landscape Ordinance Amendments
From Dean Walrack <[email protected]>
Date Wed 1/7/2026 6:50 PM
Cc

Baker, Keith <[email protected]>; Chavez, Shauna <[email protected]>; Hawley, Robert
<[email protected]>; Gmail <[email protected]>

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Monthly Business Meeting Minutes
October 14,2025

Englewood Community Room

Business Meeting of the Housing Commission was called to order by Michelle Sandahl at 8:04 am. Also
present were Commissioners, Don Hicks, Brianna Poradzisz, Nicole Vogler and Executive Director Lori
LaBundy. Absent: Commissioners Jessica Singer
Motion by Commissioner Hicks, supported by Commissioner Poradzisz to approve the December Agenda
and October Meeting Minutes, APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.
Public Comments- None
Financial Activity
Motion made by Commissioner Hicks, supported by Commissioner Vogler to approve Budget
Profit & Loss Reports and pre-paid liabilities as follows: APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY

• Budget Profit & Loss April 2025 & May 2025
• Budget Profit & Loss June 2025 & July 2025
• Pre-Paid Liabilities Englewood, Horizon, CHM
Motion made by Commissioner Hicks, supported by Commissioner Sandahl to accept
and approve the Englewood Payment in Lieu of Taxes as follows: APPROVED
UNANIMOUSLY
• Englewood PILOT-Payment in Lieu of Taxes FY Ending 03/31/2025
ED Report
• CHC Financial Audit conducted onside August 28/29th, by Hannah Bond, CPA.
• Accounting Software Transition Project Update
• Staffing Update:
o Tom Sperbeck hired as new Maintenance Technician
o Sherry Face (current temporary admin support) will be hired part-time accounts payable
and admin support in November.
New Business
• HR/Personnel Policy Revision-ED reported this project is still in process, however, the board
requested review updated draft policy regarding Opt-Out Benefit for employees who opt out of
taking CHC medical insurance.
Motion made by Commissioner Sandahl, supported by Commissioner Vogler to approve and
adopt the updated policy to provide Opt-Out Benefit for employees. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY
Other Business

•
•

Vacancies- Englewood: 4 (1BR) vacancies/2 on waiting list. Horizon: 0 vacancies
Legal: 0

Meeting adjourned at 9:04 a.m.
Next Meeting January 13, 2025

Meeting adjourned 9:04 a.m.
*October 2025 Minutes approved January 13, 2025

CHC October 2025 Minutes

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Council Chamber
Henry L. Brown Municipal Bldg.:
One Grand Street
Coldwater, Michigan

November 12, 2025
5:00 p.m.
(517) 279-9501
www.coldwater.org
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING

MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Randall Hazelbaker called the meeting to order with the following
members present: Michael Caywood, Kristen Niedswiecki, and Sarah Zimmer.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Tracy Kelley, Jenny Rackocy, and Michael Stroud.
OTHERS PRESENT: Robert Hawley, Stacie Lozada, and Erin Veysey.
MINUTES
1. Approval of the Regular Minutes of July 9, 2025
Commission Action: Motion by Commissioner Caywood, seconded by Commissioner Niedswiecki, to
approve and place on file the Regular Minutes of July 9, 2025, as presented.
Ayes:

Nays:

Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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None

PROJECT REVIEW
2. HDC25-04, 69 W. Chicago Street, Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Fitness 3’x 6’ wall sign
Commission Action: Motion by Commissioner Zimmer, seconded by Commissioner Niedswiecki, to
approve the HDC25-04, 69 W. Chicago Street, Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Fitness 3’x 6’ wall sign, as presented.
Ayes:

Nays:

Motion carried.
* Condition that the sign must fit within the green box frame designated for signs above the door
and windows.
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COLDWATER CITY HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MINUTES
November 12, 2025
OLD BUSINESS
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None.

NEW BUSINESS
3. CLG Updates – Erin Veysey
PUBLIC COMMENTS
•

None.

ADJOURNMENT – Next meeting Wednesday, December 10, 2025 @ 5 PM.
There being no further business to come before the Historic District Commission, Chairman Randall
Hazelbaker declared the meeting adjourned at 5:21 p.m.

Stacie Lozada
Deputy Clerk

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Council Chambers
Henry L. Brown Municipal Bldg.
One Grand Street
Coldwater, Michigan

December 17, 2025
8:00 a.m.
(517) 279-9501
www.coldwater.org

COLDWATER DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
MEMBERS PRESENT: Michael Caywood, Jennifer Bregg, Al Rakocy, Courtney Dirschell, Anette
Booth, Shana Grife, Matt Biolchini, Laura Trojanowski and Mayor Kramer.
MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
OTHERS PRESENT: Kristen Johnson, Erin Veysey, Shauna Chávez and one other.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
•

None.

CONSENT AGENDA (Item Numbers 1-4)
1.

Regular Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2025.

Promotions Committee Meeting Minutes of November 20, 2025.

Organizational Committee Meeting Minutes of December 8, 2025.

Design Committee Special Meeting Minutes of December 8, 2025.

Board Action: Motion by Member Rakocy, seconded by Member Trojanowski, to approve consent
agenda items 1-4, as presented.
Ayes:

Nays:

Motion carried.
5.

Bills and Accounts: $13,805.50

Board Action: Motion by Member Booth, and seconded by Member Kramer, to approve the Bills
and Accounts in the amount of $13,805.00 with the correction of the monthly payment to the City
of $1,800.00 in place of $11,800.00, as presented.
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Coldwater Downtown Development Authority
December 17, 2025

Ayes:

Nays:

Motion carried.
6. Tibbits Update – Christine Delaney, Director. Visit https://tibbits.org/ for more information.
•

Not present.

7. DDA/Main Street Directors Report – Kristen Johnson.
Board Action: None – Information only.
8. TIF Report for 2026-2027 (for review only).
9. 2025 Impact Report (for review only).
10. Lakeside City A Walkable Downtown (for review only)
1. Lakeside City With a Walkable Downtown
11. Committee Reports.
Biolchini/Walrack Mural
Meet Up Rack Card. Side 2
Love Local Save the Date
OLD BUSINESS
•
•
•

December 5-6 40 events, 83,000 social media views, 20 stores stayed open late.
The Farmers Market thanked the board for the $1,500.00 donation.
Downtown Streetscape continues.

NEW BUSINESS
•

None.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
•

None.

ADJOURNMENT
Next Meeting – January 21, 2026 @ 8:00 AM
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Coldwater Downtown Development Authority
December 17, 2025

Noting no other business to come before the Board, President Caywood adjourned the regular
meeting at 8:22 a.m.

City Clerk, CMC, MiPMC

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CITY OF COLDWATER
INVESTMENT REPORT
12/31/2025
MBIA Class 3.95% (Ave. Rate)
MBIA EDGE 3.99% (Ave Rate)

MATURITY

16,922,045.78
5,886,573.87

CURRENT
Nearly Current

PNC Bank CD 3.83%

308,861.39

4/27/2026

Huntington Bank - Invesco Gov MM 3.66%
Huntington Bank Money Market

314,866.24
11,587.31

CURRENT
CURRENT

Honor Credit Union

271,520.94

CURRENT

First National Bank CD 4.00%

252,493.15

9/2/2026

Consumers Credit Union CD 3.75%

292,700.62

8/2/2027

Southern Mich Bank & Trust CD #4456 - 4.0%
Southern Mich Bank & Trust CD #8457 - 4.0%
Southern Mich Bank & Trust CD #7711 - 3.75%
Southern Mich Bank & Trust CD #5456 - 3.75%

525,178.49
260,872.85
506,246.92
559,018.27

12/6/2026
2/12/2027
11/11/2027
12/12/2027

FLAGSTAR CD 4.58%
FLAGSTAR CD 4.10%
FLAGSTAR CD 3.70%

250,000.00
97,843.95
155,780.17

5/12/2026
7/9/2026
3/31/2027

CB&T TRUST
CB&T Money Market
United States Treasury 4.250%
United States Treasury 4.00%
United States Treasury 4.375%
United States Treasury 4.00%
United States Treasury 4.125%
United States Treasury 4.25%
United States Treasury 4.00%
United States Treasury 4.125%
Federal Home Loan Bank 1.125%
Federal Home Loan Bank 1.250%
Federal Farm Credit Bank 3.770%
Federal Home Loan Bank 1.35%
Federal Home Loan Bank 4.25%
Federal Farm Credit Bank 4.750%
Federal Farm Credit Bank 1.430%
Federal Home Loan Bank 4.820%
Federal Farm Credit Bank 4.000%
Federal Farm Credit Bank 4.070%
Federal Home Loan Bank 4.000%
Federal Home Loan Bank 4.250%
Federal Home Loan Bank 4.250%
Federal Home Loan Bank 4.125%
Federal Farm Credit Bank 3.730%
Federal Home Loan Bank 4.000%
Federal Home Loan Bank 5.000%
Federal Home Loan Bank 5.125%
Federal Farm Credit Bank 5.110%
Federal Home Loan Bank 4.680%
Federal Home Loan Bank 4.600%
Federal Farm Credit Bank 5.250%
Federal Farm Credit Bank 4.890%
Federal Home Loan Bank 4.950%
Federal Farm Credit Bank 4.940%
Federal Home Loan Bank 4.250%
Federal Farm Credit Bank 4.830%
Federal Farm Credit Bank 4.540%
JP Morgan Chase Bank 1.000%
JP Morgan Chase Bank 3.875%

595,032.43
500,199.02
250,072.26
502,366.41
251,204.63
251,650.39
253,720.70
252,656.25
253,798.83
244,981.35
244,879.60
250,004.82
242,851.67
200,073.15
250,301.11
238,965.99
100,613.14
251,299.93
99,739.83
250,014.42
250,259.39
249,573.93
249,601.59
249,883.71
249,058.92
100,228.63
250,767.38
251,690.42
249,329.80
249,447.35
250,054.03
249,400.08
250,142.18
249,894.06
242,873.48
149,693.99
249,218.55
146,224.25
100,020.43

CURRENT
1/31/2026
2/15/2026
8/15/2026
1/15/2027
2/15/2027
1/15/2028
2/29/2028
7/31/2028
10/29/2026
11/24/2026
1/27/2027
4/29/2027
9/20/2027
3/13/2028
4/14/2028
7/7/2028
7/14/2028
8/16/2028
11/6/2028
10/5/2029
10/15/2029
10/21/2030
10/28/2030
12/2/2030
3/19/2032
6/2/2032
7/15/2032
11/5/2032
11/24/2032
7/7/2033
9/12/2033
9/15/2033
3/24/2034
9/20/2034
12/18/2034
10/15/2035
12/31/2026
12/29/2027

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CITY OF COLDWATER
INVESTMENT REPORT
12/31/2025

MATURITY

First National Bank of America 0.111%
CB&T - MFC Ishares TIPS
TOTAL CB&T TRUST

236,725.18
428,649.00
10,387,162.28

5/1/2028
CURRENT

SMB&T TRUST
SMB&T Money Market
Commercial Bank Ithaca 4.25%
First National Bank of America 3.8%
University Bank 4.35%
Federal Farm Credit Bank 3.33%
FHLB 3.0%
GNMA II - 002630 - 6.5%
GNMA II - 002699 - 6.0%
GNMA II - 002701 - 6.5%
GNMA II - 003187 - 6%
GNMA - 003544 - 5.5%
GNMA - 003596 - 5.5%
GNMA II - 003678 5.5%
GNMA - 592277 - 5.5%
GNMA - 607630 - 5.5%
US Treasury Bond 6.00%
United States of America Usgb 6.5%
U.S. Treasury Note 1.875% / XX% Yield
United States of America Usgb 2.25%
United States of America Usgb 2.375%
United States of America Usgb 3.375%
U.S. Treasury Note 3.625%
U.S. Treasury Note 3.75% / XX% Yield
U.S. Treasury Note 3.75%
U.S. Treasury Note 3.875%
U.S. Treasury Note 3.875% / XX% Yield
U.S. Treasury Note 3.875% / XX% Yield
U.S. Treasury Note 4.00% / XX% Yield
U.S. Treasury Note 4.125%
U.S. Treasury Note 4.125% / XX% Yield
US Treasury Note 4.25%
US Treasury Note 4.25%
U.S. Treasury Note 4.250% / XX% Yield
U.S. Treasury Note 4.375% / XX% Yield
U.S. Treasury Note 4.375% / XX% Yield
U.S. Treasury Note 4.5%
U.S. Treasury Note 4.5% / XX% Yield
US Treasury Note 4.625%
US Treasury Note 4.625%
U.S. Treasury Note 4.625% / XX% Yield
US Treasury Note 4.625%
US Treasury Note 4.875%
Allegis Credit Union Share Acct
Kellogg Comm CU Share Acct
United Educational CU Share Acct

792,423.25
250,589.58
251,485.28
228,914.66
248,651.85
248,932.43
112.30
108.17
124.67
276.23
488.75
323.48
567.20
226.33
112.67
150,393.41
153,704.87
245,437.40
196,132.72
197,004.36
199,659.42
200,454.48
250,146.18
201,111.36
249,983.80
251,784.85
503,766.96
251,205.13
201,349.96
202,226.20
253,677.03
250,045.65
252,162.08
251,166.08
251,958.85
202,479.56
251,288.98
250,322.05
248,925.68
251,972.88
201,786.08
230,960.55
5.00
5.00
5.00

CURRENT
6/22/2026
4/28/2028
3/8/2028
4/12/2027
9/11/2026
8/20/2028
1/20/2029
1/20/2029
1/20/2032
4/20/2034
8/20/2034
2/20/2035
2/15/2033
1/15/2033
2/15/2026
11/15/2026
2/28/2027
8/15/2027
5/15/2027
9/15/2027
8/31/2027
4/15/2026
5/15/2028
1/15/2026
11/30/2027
12/31/2027
1/15/2027
2/28/2027
10/31/2027
1/15/2028
1/31/2026
3/15/2027
8/15/2026
12/15/2026
4/15/2027
7/15/2026
2/28/2026
6/15/2027
10/15/2026
11/15/2026
4/30/2026
CURRENT
CURRENT
CURRENT

TOTAL SMB&T TRUST
TOTAL INVESTMENTS @ FMV

8,374,458.42
$

45,377,210.65

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CITY OF COLDWATER
INVESTMENT REPORT
12/31/2025
SORTED BY MATURITY
MBIA Class 3.95% (Ave. Rate)
CB&T Money Market
CB&T - MFC Ishares TIPS
SMB&T Money Market
Allegis Credit Union Share Acct
Kellogg Comm CU Share Acct
United Educational CU Share Acct
Huntington Bank - Invesco Gov MM 3.66%
Huntington Bank Money Market
MBIA EDGE 3.99% (Ave Rate)
Honor Credit Union
U.S. Treasury Note 3.875%
United States Treasury 4.250%
US Treasury Note 4.25%
United States Treasury 4.00%
US Treasury Bond 6.00%
US Treasury Note 4.625%
U.S. Treasury Note 3.75% / XX% Yield
PNC Bank CD 3.83%
US Treasury Note 4.875%
FLAGSTAR CD 4.58%
Commercial Bank Ithaca 4.25%
FLAGSTAR CD 4.10%
U.S. Treasury Note 4.5% / XX% Yield
United States Treasury 4.375%
U.S. Treasury Note 4.375% / XX% Yield
First National Bank CD 4.00%
FHLB 3.0%
U.S. Treasury Note 4.625% / XX% Yield
Federal Home Loan Bank 1.125%
US Treasury Note 4.625%
United States of America Usgb 6.5%
Federal Home Loan Bank 1.250%
Southern Mich Bank & Trust CD #4456 - 4.0%
U.S. Treasury Note 4.375% / XX% Yield
JP Morgan Chase Bank 1.000%
U.S. Treasury Note 4.00% / XX% Yield
United States Treasury 4.00%
Federal Farm Credit Bank 3.770%
Southern Mich Bank & Trust CD #8457 - 4.0%
United States Treasury 4.125%
U.S. Treasury Note 1.875% / XX% Yield
U.S. Treasury Note 4.125%
U.S. Treasury Note 4.250% / XX% Yield
FLAGSTAR CD 3.70%
Federal Farm Credit Bank 3.33%
U.S. Treasury Note 4.5%
Federal Home Loan Bank 1.35%
Federal Home Loan Bank 4.25%
United States of America Usgb 2.375%
US Treasury Note 4.625%
Consumers Credit Union CD 3.75%
United States of America Usgb 2.25%
U.S. Treasury Note 3.625%
United States of America Usgb 3.375%
U.S. Treasury Note 4.125% / XX% Yield
Southern Mich Bank & Trust CD #7711 - 3.75%
U.S. Treasury Note 3.875% / XX% Yield
Southern Mich Bank & Trust CD #5456 - 3.75%

Amount
16,922,045.78
595,032.43
428,649.00
792,423.25
5.00
5.00
5.00
314,866.24
11,587.31
5,886,573.87
271,520.94
249,983.80
500,199.02
250,045.65
250,072.26
150,393.41
250,322.05
250,146.18
308,861.39
230,960.55
250,000.00
250,589.58
97,843.95
251,288.98
502,366.41
251,166.08
252,493.15
248,932.43
251,972.88
244,981.35
201,786.08
153,704.87
244,879.60
525,178.49
251,958.85
146,224.25
251,205.13
251,204.63
250,004.82
260,872.85
251,650.39
245,437.40
201,349.96
252,162.08
155,780.17
248,651.85
202,479.56
242,851.67
200,073.15
197,004.36
248,925.68
292,700.62
196,132.72
200,454.48
199,659.42
202,226.20
506,246.92
251,784.85
559,018.27

MATURITY
Date
CURRENT
CURRENT
CURRENT
CURRENT
CURRENT
CURRENT
CURRENT
CURRENT
CURRENT
Nearly Current
CURRENT
1/15/2026
1/31/2026
1/31/2026
2/15/2026
2/15/2026
2/28/2026
4/15/2026
4/27/2026
4/30/2026
5/12/2026
6/22/2026
7/9/2026
7/15/2026
8/15/2026
8/15/2026
9/2/2026
9/11/2026
10/15/2026
10/29/2026
11/15/2026
11/15/2026
11/24/2026
12/6/2026
12/15/2026
12/31/2026
1/15/2027
1/15/2027
1/27/2027
2/12/2027
2/15/2027
2/28/2027
2/28/2027
3/15/2027
3/31/2027
4/12/2027
4/15/2027
4/29/2027
4/29/2027
5/15/2027
6/15/2027
8/2/2027
8/15/2027
8/31/2027
9/15/2027
10/31/2027
11/11/2027
11/30/2027
12/12/2027

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CITY OF COLDWATER
INVESTMENT REPORT
12/31/2025
JP Morgan Chase Bank 3.875%
U.S. Treasury Note 3.875% / XX% Yield
United States Treasury 4.25%
US Treasury Note 4.25%
United States Treasury 4.00%
University Bank 4.35%
Federal Farm Credit Bank 4.750%
Federal Farm Credit Bank 1.430%
First National Bank of America 3.8%
First National Bank of America 0.111%
U.S. Treasury Note 3.75%
Federal Home Loan Bank 4.820%
Federal Farm Credit Bank 4.000%
United States Treasury 4.125%
Federal Farm Credit Bank 4.070%
GNMA II - 002630 - 6.5%
Federal Home Loan Bank 4.000%
GNMA II - 002699 - 6.0%
GNMA II - 002701 - 6.5%
Federal Home Loan Bank 4.250%
Federal Home Loan Bank 4.250%
Federal Home Loan Bank 4.125%
Federal Farm Credit Bank 3.730%
Federal Home Loan Bank 4.000%
GNMA II - 003187 - 6%
Federal Home Loan Bank 5.000%
Federal Home Loan Bank 5.125%
Federal Farm Credit Bank 5.110%
Federal Home Loan Bank 4.680%
Federal Home Loan Bank 4.600%
GNMA - 592277 - 5.5%
GNMA - 607630 - 5.5%
Federal Farm Credit Bank 5.250%
Federal Farm Credit Bank 4.890%
Federal Home Loan Bank 4.950%
Federal Farm Credit Bank 4.940%
GNMA - 003544 - 5.5%
GNMA - 003596 - 5.5%
Federal Home Loan Bank 4.250%
Federal Farm Credit Bank 4.830%
GNMA II - 003678 5.5%
Federal Farm Credit Bank 4.540%
TOTAL INVESTMENTS @ FMV

100,020.43
503,766.96
253,720.70
253,677.03
252,656.25
228,914.66
250,301.11
238,965.99
251,485.28
236,725.18
201,111.36
100,613.14
251,299.93
253,798.83
99,739.83
112.30
250,014.42
108.17
124.67
250,259.39
249,573.93
249,601.59
249,883.71
249,058.92
276.23
100,228.63
250,767.38
251,690.42
249,329.80
249,447.35
226.33
112.67
250,054.03
249,400.08
250,142.18
249,894.06
488.75
323.48
242,873.48
149,693.99
567.20
249,218.55
$

45,377,210.65

MATURITY
12/29/2027
12/31/2027
1/15/2028
1/15/2028
2/29/2028
3/8/2028
3/13/2028
4/14/2028
4/28/2028
5/1/2028
5/15/2028
7/7/2028
7/14/2028
7/31/2028
8/16/2028
8/20/2028
11/6/2028
1/20/2029
1/20/2029
10/5/2029
10/15/2029
10/21/2030
10/28/2030
12/2/2030
1/20/2032
3/19/2032
6/2/2032
7/15/2032
11/5/2032
11/24/2032
2/15/2033
1/15/2033
7/7/2033
9/12/2033
9/15/2033
3/24/2034
4/20/2034
8/20/2034
9/20/2034
12/18/2034
2/20/2035
10/15/2035

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CITY OF COLDWATER

City Council Report

Page:

Report dates: 1/1/2026-1/31/2026
Vendor Name

AFLAC

GL Account and Title

101-000-231-00 AFLAC PAYABLE

Description

MONTHLY PREMIUMS

Total :

Net Invoice Amount

756.16
756.16

CITY MANAGER
CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-172-727-00 OFFICE SUPPLIES

Apple Music Sub

33.98

CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-172-727-00 OFFICE SUPPLIES

Zoom Subscription

102.97

CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-172-801-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -CONT

Association of State Floodplain Managers -

180.00

BURDICK, STEPHANIE

101-172-850-00 TELEPHONE

Cell Phone Allowance

42.50

VEYSEY, ERIN

101-172-850-00 TELEPHONE

Cell Phone Allowance

40.00

Total CITY MANAGER:

399.45

CLERK
CHAVEZ, SHAUNA

101-215-821-00 MEMBERSHIP & DUES

WELLNESS PROGRAM

Total CLERK:

10.03
10.03

NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR
CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-228-716-04 TRAINING/EDUCATION/TRAVEL

Ice Scraper - IT Cars

16.14

CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-228-727-00 OFFICE SUPPLIES

Adobe Credit/Amazon Credit/Amazon Phon

141.47

CORETEK INC

101-228-727-00 OFFICE SUPPLIES

MICROSOFT 365 BUSINESS BASIC

709.36

CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-228-801-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -CONT

Wasabi - DR Backup Storage

143.35

FRONTIER

101-228-801-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -CONT

517-279-0805

81.75

Total NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR:

1,092.07

FINANCE
CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-253-716-04 TRAINING/EDUCATION/TRAVEL

MMTA 2026 Winter Workshop - J. Bell/K. W

447.00

CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-253-727-00 OFFICE SUPPLIES

Amazon - 3 ASD Mitel DECT Headsets

206.93

KENDRICK STATIONERS

101-253-727-00 OFFICE SUPPLIES

STORAGE BOXES

102.36

ISOLVED INC

101-253-801-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -CONT

FBA MONTHLY ADMIN

84.00

ELDRIDGE, TOM

101-253-850-00 TELEPHONE

Cell Phone Allowance

42.50

Total FINANCE:

882.79

ELECTIONS
ELECTIONSOURCE

101-262-740-00 OPERATING SUPPLIES

BALLOT BAG

Total ELECTIONS:

90.28
90.28

HLB BUILDING MAINTENANCE
CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-265-741-00 BUILDING SUPPLIES

Christmas Garland - HLB Facility/Supplies

CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-265-741-00 BUILDING SUPPLIES

DishTV - HLB

92.96

TRUE TRIM GROUND MAINTENANCE

101-265-801-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -CONT

FALL CLEANUP-HLB

122.50

CPS SUPPLY

101-265-932-00 BUILDING REPAIRS AND MAINT

KLEENEX

12.48

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS

101-265-932-00 BUILDING REPAIRS AND MAINT

PAINT SUPPLIES

17.71

194.16

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS

101-265-932-00 BUILDING REPAIRS AND MAINT

PAINT FOR TRIM AT HLB

31.50

CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-265-932-00 BUILDING REPAIRS AND MAINT

Pipe Wrench/Battery/Scraper/Screws/Fire B

181.23

HAWVER STEAMWAY

101-265-932-00 BUILDING REPAIRS AND MAINT

CARPET STEAM CLEANING-ASD OFFICE

99.00

LAKELAND ELECTRONICS

101-265-932-00 BUILDING REPAIRS AND MAINT

SOUTH ENTRY DOOR CLOSER REPLAC

526.88

Total HLB BUILDING MAINTENANCE:

1,278.42

ATTORNEY
CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-266-804-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES - OTHE

Jan 22, 2026 04:48PM

Thompson Reuters Software Subscription

286.72

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CITY OF COLDWATER

City Council Report

Page:

Report dates: 1/1/2026-1/31/2026
Vendor Name

Jan 22, 2026 04:48PM

GL Account and Title

Description

Total ATTORNEY:

Net Invoice Amount

286.72

UNALLOCATED
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE

101-271-728-00 POSTAGE

DELIVERY CHARGES

6.21

CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-271-728-00 POSTAGE

USPS Shipping to MSP Lab

28.65

Total UNALLOCATED:

34.86

POLICE
PUBLIC AGENCY TRAINING COUNCIL

101-301-716-04 TRAINING/EDUCATION/TRAVEL

DETECTING DECEPTION TRAINING - MC

475.00

CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-301-716-04 TRAINING/EDUCATION/TRAVEL

Active Assailant Conference - McCone/Alja

900.00

CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-301-716-04 TRAINING/EDUCATION/TRAVEL

MCOLES Licensing Examination

100.00

SEPLA

101-301-716-04 TRAINING/EDUCATION/TRAVEL

SEPLA CONFERENCE - AZOOKARI

525.00

FLOCK GROUP INC

101-301-720-00 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & UPDAT

EXTENDED DATA RETENTION

1,200.00

FLOCK GROUP INC

101-301-720-00 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & UPDAT

FLOCK SAFETY LPR

12,000.00

COX, LINDEN

101-301-727-00 OFFICE SUPPLIES

FRAME PARTS

54.79

COX, LINDEN

101-301-727-00 OFFICE SUPPLIES

PLEXIGLASS FOR FRAME

75.79

CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-301-727-00 OFFICE SUPPLIES

Office Supplies

166.89

KENDRICK STATIONERS

101-301-727-00 OFFICE SUPPLIES

CHAIR MAT

169.81

NYE UNIFORM COMPANY

101-301-730-00 UNIFORMS

NAMEBAR - MILLER

43.09

NYE UNIFORM COMPANY

101-301-730-00 UNIFORMS

BLAUER UNIFORM SHIRTS - MILLER

405.00

CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-301-730-00 UNIFORMS

Uniform Clothing - Crye Precision

CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-301-740-00 OPERATING SUPPLIES

Firstspear/Adapter/Pistol Pouch/Customer

CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-301-740-00 OPERATING SUPPLIES

DishTV - PSB

80.32

CPS SUPPLY

101-301-741-00 BUILDING SUPPLIES

AF315 DISINFECTANT/DETERGENT/DEO

41.90

CPS SUPPLY

101-301-741-00 BUILDING SUPPLIES

CFOLD TOWELS

32.95

CPS SUPPLY

101-301-741-00 BUILDING SUPPLIES

CLOROX WIPES

34.75

WARNER OIL COMPANY INC

101-301-743-00 GAS

AUTO FUEL

990.68

CINTAS CORPORATION

101-301-801-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -CONT

MAT RENTAL

91.64

FRONTIER

101-301-801-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -CONT

517-279-0805

81.75

CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-301-822-00 PROFESSIONAL FEES

IACP Active Membership Dues

220.00

CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-301-822-00 PROFESSIONAL FEES

IACP - Active Membership Dues

220.00

SCHEID, JOSEPH

101-301-850-00 TELEPHONE

Cell Phone Allowance

85.00

BEEMAN, PATRICK

101-301-850-00 TELEPHONE

Cell Phone Allowance

85.00

CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-301-930-00 EQUIPMENT REPAIRS AND MAINT

Warning Siren Speaker/Strobe Lights/Magn

192.28

CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-301-930-00 EQUIPMENT REPAIRS AND MAINT

Gun Safe/LOX ROX Sport Roll Bar - Police

338.89

O'REILLY AUTO PARTS

101-301-930-00 EQUIPMENT REPAIRS AND MAINT

IGNITION COILS-POLICE #603

204.50

O'REILLY AUTO PARTS

101-301-930-00 EQUIPMENT REPAIRS AND MAINT

IGNITION COIL-POLICE #603

40.90

O'REILLY AUTO PARTS

101-301-930-00 EQUIPMENT REPAIRS AND MAINT

BATTERY-POLICE #606

188.28

WALTERS-DIMMICK PETROLEUM INC

101-301-930-00 EQUIPMENT REPAIRS AND MAINT

CAR WASHES

80.00

ZOLMAN TIRE INC

101-301-930-00 EQUIPMENT REPAIRS AND MAINT

TIRE FOR POLICE #605

225.93

2,143.23
287.43

ENERCO CORPORATION

101-301-932-00 BUILDING REPAIRS AND MAINT

SERVICE AND CONSULTATION FOR 1 H

300.00

BRAMAN ROOFING COMPANY

101-301-932-00 BUILDING REPAIRS AND MAINT

REPAIRED T-BAR

196.00

CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE

101-301-932-00 BUILDING REPAIRS AND MAINT

ANNUAL PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

708.41

CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-301-932-00 BUILDING REPAIRS AND MAINT

Toilet Auger

43.97

Total POLICE:

23,029.18

FIRE
SCHMALTZ, ARTHUR

101-336-716-04 TRAINING/EDUCATION/TRAVEL

REIMB FOR ONLINE TRAINING-BLUE CA

CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-336-716-04 TRAINING/EDUCATION/TRAVEL

Employee Travel to Traverse City

1,925.00
505.56

CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-336-727-00 OFFICE SUPPLIES

Sharpie Markers/Calender/Office Chair Mat/

136.32

CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-336-730-00 UNIFORMS

Footwear

164.30

TWIN COUNTY WASH (SNYDER'S LAU

101-336-730-00 UNIFORMS

DRY CLEANING UNIFORMS

105.00

CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-336-740-00 OPERATING SUPPLIES

DishTV - PSB

80.33

CPS SUPPLY

101-336-741-00 BUILDING SUPPLIES

800' ROLL TOWEL

69.90

CPS SUPPLY

101-336-741-00 BUILDING SUPPLIES

TOILET TISSUE

47.95

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Page:

Report dates: 1/1/2026-1/31/2026
Vendor Name

GL Account and Title

Description

Net Invoice Amount

CPS SUPPLY

101-336-741-00 BUILDING SUPPLIES

CLEANING RAGS

20.95

CRAFT LABORATORIES INC

101-336-741-00 BUILDING SUPPLIES

SPARKLE PLUS CLEANER

71.25

CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-336-741-00 BUILDING SUPPLIES

Cleaning Supplies-Home Depot

409.66

WARNER OIL COMPANY INC

101-336-743-00 GAS

AUTO FUEL

263.35

BOUNDTREE MEDICAL LLC

101-336-750-00 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SUPPLIES

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SUPPLIES

23.22

CINTAS CORPORATION

101-336-801-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -CONT

MAT RENTAL

91.64

FRONTIER

101-336-801-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -CONT

517-279-0805

81.75

MARSKE, RICHARD

101-336-821-00 MEMBERSHIP & DUES

WELLNESS PROGRAM REIMBURSE-MAY

100.00

ENNIS, DREW

101-336-822-00 PROFESSIONAL FEES

REIMBURSEMENT FOR EMT LICENSE R

40.00

SCHMALTZ, ARTHUR

101-336-850-00 TELEPHONE

Cell Phone Allowance

85.00

TRALL, STEVEN

101-336-850-00 TELEPHONE

Cell Phone Allowance

40.00

MACQUEEN

101-336-930-00 EQUIPMENT REPAIRS AND MAINT

SCBA REPAIR

149.56

CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-336-930-00 EQUIPMENT REPAIRS AND MAINT

Washer-Thrust Part/Lawn-Boy Beaing/Skid

865.80

CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-336-930-00 EQUIPMENT REPAIRS AND MAINT

TV Wall Mount

39.99

POINT RENTAL & SALES

101-336-930-00 EQUIPMENT REPAIRS AND MAINT

PARTS AND SERVICE ON SAW

170.95

FDC FIT TESTING

101-336-930-00 EQUIPMENT REPAIRS AND MAINT

FIT TESTING

900.00

FDC FIT TESTING

101-336-930-00 EQUIPMENT REPAIRS AND MAINT

FIT TESTING - SCOTT AV3000

325.00

WILBER AUTO PARTS

101-336-930-00 EQUIPMENT REPAIRS AND MAINT

MARKER LIGHT AND BATTERY FOR TRAI

50.32

WILBER AUTO PARTS

101-336-930-00 EQUIPMENT REPAIRS AND MAINT

FUSE KIT AND FUSES FOR TRUCK 8

12.87

WILBER AUTO PARTS

101-336-930-00 EQUIPMENT REPAIRS AND MAINT

SHUT OFF VALVE FOR GENERATOR

10.49

CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE

101-336-932-00 BUILDING REPAIRS AND MAINT

ANNUAL PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

708.41

Total FIRE:

7,494.57

PUBLIC WORKS
CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-441-716-04 TRAINING/EDUCATION/TRAVEL

David Hall - Meal Expense

15.99

CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-441-730-00 UNIFORMS

Hard Hat Balaclava/Grainger-DMS

282.92

CEM SUPPLY INC

101-441-740-00 OPERATING SUPPLIES

CABLE TIES

18.10

CEM SUPPLY INC

101-441-740-00 OPERATING SUPPLIES

CABLE TIES

7.74

CEM SUPPLY INC

101-441-740-00 OPERATING SUPPLIES

CAULK

CPS SUPPLY

101-441-740-00 OPERATING SUPPLIES

TOWELS/BATHROOM SUPPLIES

105.70

9.18

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS

101-441-740-00 OPERATING SUPPLIES

PAINT SUPPLIES

326.11

LANDIS, VICTOR

101-441-740-00 OPERATING SUPPLIES

REIMBURSE FOR RENEW LICENSE TO

75.00

CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-441-740-00 OPERATING SUPPLIES

DishTV - DMS

95.08

CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-441-740-00 OPERATING SUPPLIES

Outdoor Light Timer/Crimping Sleeve Loops

648.57
82.00

NICKERSON, JAMES

101-441-740-00 OPERATING SUPPLIES

REIMBURSE TO RENEW LICENSE TO OB

YAUDES, STEVEN

101-441-740-00 OPERATING SUPPLIES

REIMBURSE TO RENEW LICENSE TO OB

68.39

MICHAEL TODD INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY

101-441-740-00 OPERATING SUPPLIES

ICE MELT

801.72

CULLIGAN ULTRAPURE INC.

101-441-801-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -CONT

WATER

7.50

CULLIGAN ULTRAPURE INC.

101-441-801-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -CONT

WATER

12.50

D & D MAINTENANCE SUPPLY

101-441-801-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -CONT

JANITORAL SERVICES - DECEMBER 25

130.00

BEACON EMPLOYER SOLUTIONS

101-441-801-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -CONT

DOT PHYSICAL EXAMS

180.00

CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-441-821-00 MEMBERSHIP & DUES

APWA

944.00

GRANGER, ROBERT

101-441-850-00 TELEPHONE

Cell Phone Allowance

85.00

NICKERSON, JAMES

101-441-850-00 TELEPHONE

Cell Phone Allowance

40.00

KOWALSKI, KIRT

101-441-850-00 TELEPHONE

Cell Phone Allowance

40.00

Total PUBLIC WORKS:

3,975.50

ENGINEERING
PM BLOUGH INC

101-447-801-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -CONT

Jan 22, 2026 04:48PM

FOUR CORNERS FOUNTAIN DESIGN & C

Total ENGINEERING:

325.00
325.00

MECHANIC
PELL'S TIRE SERVICE

101-523-735-00 SUPPLIES REPAIR PARTS

LOADER TIRE REPAIR-DMS #40

175.00

CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-523-735-00 SUPPLIES REPAIR PARTS

K-Fairlead, HWS, 2. NRW - DMS #49

109.70

CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-523-735-00 SUPPLIES REPAIR PARTS

Trailer Hitch Ball Mount with Hook - Shop #

98.99

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CITY OF COLDWATER

City Council Report

Page:

Report dates: 1/1/2026-1/31/2026
Vendor Name

Jan 22, 2026 04:48PM

GL Account and Title

Description

Net Invoice Amount

CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-523-735-00 SUPPLIES REPAIR PARTS

Club Car Windshield with Hardware Kit

O'REILLY AUTO PARTS

101-523-735-00 SUPPLIES REPAIR PARTS

BATTERY-DMS #37

483.54

O'REILLY AUTO PARTS

101-523-735-00 SUPPLIES REPAIR PARTS

CORE RETURN

88.00-

O'REILLY AUTO PARTS

101-523-735-00 SUPPLIES REPAIR PARTS

CORE RETURN

44.00-

CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-523-740-00 OPERATING SUPPLIES

Shop Towels

109.08

O'REILLY AUTO PARTS

101-523-740-00 OPERATING SUPPLIES

WIPERS

35.94

WARNER OIL COMPANY INC

101-523-743-00 GAS

AUTO FUEL

29.40

WARNER OIL COMPANY INC

101-523-743-00 GAS

AUTO FUEL

1,758.75

Total MECHANIC:

2,300.23

4,968.63

NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
SAFEBUILT LLC

101-524-801-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -CONT

INSPECTIONS

4,347.90

KP INSPECTIONS LLC

101-524-801-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -CONT

PLAN REVIEW-500 JONESVILLE RD

18,393.75

KP INSPECTIONS LLC

101-524-801-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -CONT

BUILDING/SOIL EROSION INSPECTION S

8,490.00

ALBRIGHT, SAMANTHA

101-524-850-00 TELEPHONE

Cell Phone Allowance

40.00

MCMANAMEY, STEVEN

101-524-850-00 TELEPHONE

Cell Phone Allowance

85.00

Total NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES:

31,356.65

CEMETERY
CULLIGAN ULTRAPURE INC.

101-567-801-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -CONT

WATER

12.50

CULLIGAN ULTRAPURE INC.

101-567-801-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -CONT

WATER

21.00

BRODT, GERALD

101-567-850-00 TELEPHONE

Cell Phone Allowance

40.00

BRAMAN ROOFING COMPANY

101-567-930-00 EQUIPMENT REPAIRS AND MAINT

REPAIRED HOLE IN ROOF-OAK GROVE

196.00

Total CEMETERY:

269.50

PLANNING
PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES

101-701-801-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -CONT

COLDWATER MASTER PLAN AND ZO UP

HAWLEY III, ROBERT C

101-701-850-00 TELEPHONE

Cell Phone Allowance

Total PLANNING:

11,271.65
40.00
11,311.65

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COLDWATER CHAMBER OF COMMER

101-703-821-00 MEMBERSHIP & DUES

MEMBERSHIP DUES

Total COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

1,500.00
1,500.00

RECREATION ACTIVITIES
MICHIGAN GRAPHIC ARTS LLC

101-751-740-00 OPERATING SUPPLIES

BASKETBALL LEAGUE CHAMPION T-SHI

MICHIGAN GRAPHIC ARTS LLC

101-751-740-00 OPERATING SUPPLIES

PICKLEBALL CHAMPION T-SHIRTS

118.00
30.00

MICHIGAN GRAPHIC ARTS LLC

101-751-740-00 OPERATING SUPPLIES

FLAG FOOTBALLL T-SHIRTS

505.60

MICHIGAN GRAPHIC ARTS LLC

101-751-740-00 OPERATING SUPPLIES

2025 FALL DISC GOLF CHAMPION T-SHI

30.00

MICHIGAN GRAPHIC ARTS LLC

101-751-740-00 OPERATING SUPPLIES

VOLLEYBALL TOURN CHAMPION T-SHIR

277.05

CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-751-740-00 OPERATING SUPPLIES

Heritage Hall

18.54

CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-751-740-00 OPERATING SUPPLIES

DishTV - Rec

134.92

CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-751-740-00 OPERATING SUPPLIES

Table Covers

5.30

CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-751-740-00 OPERATING SUPPLIES

Christmas Market

37.63

BUNCH, RICHARD

101-751-740-00 OPERATING SUPPLIES

BALLOON ANIMALS FOR WINTER FEST

600.00

CINTAS CORPORATION

101-751-741-00 BUILDING SUPPLIES

MAT RENTAL

180.23

CPS SUPPLY

101-751-741-00 BUILDING SUPPLIES

TOWELS

31.95

CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-751-741-00 BUILDING SUPPLIES

Disinfecting Wipes/Ice Packs/DeIcer/Christ

156.78
41.66

MID-CITY SUPPLY CO INC

101-751-741-00 BUILDING SUPPLIES

SLOAN REPAIR KIT

CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-751-751-00 CONCESSION SUPPLIES

Concession Supplies

91.70

ALDINGER, SUE

101-751-801-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -CONT

ADULT BASKETBALL SCORER

45.00

ALDINGER, SUE

101-751-801-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -CONT

ADULT - SOFTBALL SCORER

30.00

ALDINGER, SUE

101-751-801-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -CONT

REC BUILDING SUPERVISOR

63.75

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Page:

Report dates: 1/1/2026-1/31/2026
Vendor Name

Jan 22, 2026 04:48PM

GL Account and Title

Description

Net Invoice Amount

ALDINGER, SUE

101-751-801-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -CONT

ADULT BASKETBALL SCORER

ALDINGER, SUE

101-751-801-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -CONT

ADULT VOLLEYBALL REF

75.00
30.00

ALDINGER, SUE

101-751-801-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -CONT

REC BUILDING SUPERVISOR

63.75

GRIPMAN, BRIDGETT

101-751-801-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -CONT

Adult - Volleyball Ref

30.00

VOGLER, ASHLI

101-751-801-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -CONT

Fitness Class

50.00

VOGLER, ASHLI

101-751-801-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -CONT

Fitness Class

50.00

HOOPES, DON

101-751-801-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -CONT

ADULT VOLLEYBALL REF

75.00

WELKE, MIKE

101-751-801-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -CONT

ADULT BASKETBALL SCORER

30.00

WELKE, MIKE

101-751-801-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -CONT

REC BUILDING SUPERVISOR

67.50

WELKE, MIKE

101-751-801-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -CONT

ADULT BASKETBALL SCORER

75.00

WELKE, MIKE

101-751-801-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -CONT

REC BUILDING SUPERVISOR

101.25

BAKER, KEN

101-751-801-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -CONT

ADULT VOLLEYBALL REF

120.00

BAKER, KEN

101-751-801-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -CONT

ADULT VOLLEYBALL REF

75.00

BAKER, CHASSITY

101-751-801-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -CONT

ADULT VOLLEYBALL REF

75.00

BAKER, CHASSITY

101-751-801-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -CONT

ADULT VOLLEYBAL REF

45.00

CLOSSON, BROOKLYN

101-751-801-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -CONT

ADULT VOLLEYBALL REF

60.00

WELKE, MARIAH

101-751-850-00 TELEPHONE

Cell Phone Allowance

40.00

SANTURE, JULIE

101-751-850-00 TELEPHONE

Cell Phone Allowance

85.00

STAHL, KALEN

101-751-850-00 TELEPHONE

Cell Phone Allowance

40.00

ENERCO CORPORATION

101-751-930-00 EQUIPMENT REPAIRS AND MAINT

SERVICE AND CONSULTATION FOR GEO

550.00

MORRISON INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT

101-751-930-00 EQUIPMENT REPAIRS AND MAINT

SWEEPER SCRUBBER SYSTEMS ANALY

131.84

Total RECREATION ACTIVITIES:

4,267.45

HERITAGE SERVICE BUILDING
CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-758-972-00 BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS

Refrigerator/Burner - Heritage Hall

Total HERITAGE SERVICE BUILDING:

976.00
976.00

PARK MAINTENANCE
CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-770-740-00 OPERATING SUPPLIES

Christmas Decorations

CARD SERVICE CENTER

101-770-740-00 OPERATING SUPPLIES

Tax Refund

3.59-

MICHAEL TODD INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY

101-770-740-00 OPERATING SUPPLIES

ICE MELT

534.47

Total PARK MAINTENANCE:

466.94

997.82

PARKING AUTHORITY FUND
CARD SERVICE CENTER

231-314-740-00 OPERATING SUPPLIES

Sign Base

Total PARKING AUTHORITY FUND:

737.28
737.28

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
FISHBECK

401-457-801-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -CONT

COLDWATER/WESTERN MEADOWS PHA

INTERSECT STUDIO LLC

401-457-801-00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -CONT

2025 STREETSCAPE DESIGN

Total CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT:

437.50
1,344.74
1,782.24

DDA
CARD SERVICE CENTER

494-708-716-03 TRAVEL/EDUCATION/TRAINING

MEDA Webinar Registration

30.00

CARD SERVICE CENTER

494-708-727-00 OFFICE SUPPLIES

Canva Credit

120.00-

CARD SERVICE CENTER

494-708-727-00 OFFICE SUPPLIES

Mailchimp Monthly Charge

13.00

CARD SERVICE CENTER

494-708-727-00 OFFICE SUPPLIES

Return Address Labels DDA/MainStreet

54.98

CARD SERVICE CENTER

494-708-727-00 OFFICE SUPPLIES

Rack Cards

120.29

CARD SERVICE CENTER

494-708-727-00 OFFICE SUPPLIES

Address Labels/Office Product

23.66

CARD SERVICE CENTER

494-708-880-00 COMMUNITY PROMOTIONS

Rack Cards/Canva Subscription

205.84

BOOTH, ANETTE

494-708-880-00 COMMUNITY PROMOTIONS

REIMBURSE FOR SLEIGH

600.00

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CITY OF COLDWATER

City Council Report

Page:

Report dates: 1/1/2026-1/31/2026
Vendor Name

Total DDA:
Grand Totals:

GL Account and Title

Jan 22, 2026 04:48PM
Description

Net Invoice Amount

927.77
98,750.02

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City Manager’s Report 1.23.26
2025 Refuse and Recycling Annual Report
The City’s waste hauler, Republic Waste Services, reported they collected 3,411.02 tons of refuse and 503.18 tons
of recyclables for a total waste stream of 3,914.20 from the City’s 3,000 customers in 2025. This represents an
approximately 12.85% recycling level which is an almost 1% decrease from 2024 (13.76%). The total amount of
waste and recycling collected in 2025 remained essentially level (up only 0.13%) from 2024. Information about the
City’s refuse collection program can be found on the City’s website at www.coldwater.org.
Winter Fest 2026
The City’s annual Winter Fest is coming up this weekend on Saturday January 24, 2026 from 10:00-2:00 p.m.
Enjoy kids’ activities, inflatables, food trucks, and other family friendly events. The Kiwanis Club sponsored
cardboard sled races, Branch District Library Book Mobile, and an evening concert with an Eagles tribute band at
the Tibbits Opera House are among other planned events. Due to the predicted extremely cold temperatures, the
horse drawn wagon rides and dog sled demonstrations have been canceled. Come to Heritage Park and the
warmth of the Robert W. Browne Recreation Center to experience all of the fun! Contact the Coldwater
Recreation Department at 517-278-8566 for more information.
Love Local
The City’s Coldwater Main Street Program is pleased to announce the return of its fourth annual Love Local event,
a community celebration highlighting downtown businesses, Valentine’s Day festivities, and—of course—the Best
Bowls of Soup and Chili Cook-Off. The event will take place on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to
2:00 p.m. in downtown Coldwater. Love Local invites residents and visitors to explore downtown while enjoying
free activities, delicious food, and festive entertainment.
Daddy Daughter Dance
This popular social event is for girls in kindergarten through 6th grade and their dads, grandfathers, or other
influential male figure in their life is scheduled for Saturday February 7, 2026 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Spend
an evening of fun with your special girl! There will be dancing, pictures, flowers and refreshments. Sign up at
www.coldwater.org or by calling 517-278-8566 for assistance. $35 per couple before January 12th. $45 from
January 13th to the 26th. No late registrations will be accepted.
Frontier Fiber Project Complaint Line
Frontier Communications is the company currently doing all of the utility work in the City’s public road right of
way. If residents have concerns or complaints they can call either 1-269-651-3927 or 1-866-454-3709 to report
damage. This is a recorded line and there is follow up based on the contact information left by the caller. The
resolution path depends on the issue reported, i.e. what kind of action is necessary. Residents can also send an
email to [email protected]. Residents can also report their issues to the City at 279-9501 and we will
forward the complaints to Frontier as well.
Thank you.
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CITY of COLDWATER
Henry L. Brown Municipal Building
One Grand Street
Coldwater, Michigan 49036
(517) 279-9501 www.coldwater.org

January 23, 2026
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City Hall – One Grand Street
Coldwater, Michigan
Re:

S. Hanchett St. Road Closure Request – Sunday June 21, 2026
Glo Studio – International Yoga Day Event

Dear Mayor and City Council Members:
Glo Studio is interested in sponsoring an International Day of Yoga event in downtown Coldwater
on Sunday June 21, 2026, to celebrate community-wide wellness. The event would run from 9:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event would require the closure of S. Hanchett Street between US-12 and
W. Pearl Street to allow outdoor Yoga and Pilates sessions, Guest Presenter Showcase,
spotlighting practitioners and instructors from the area, and a Holistic Market.
The event would not conflict with any scheduled performance at the adjacent Tibbits Opera
House but would be one day after the annual Strawberry Festival downtown. If approved, the
City would provide barricades to facilitate closure of the street and refuse toters for the event.
The City has been promoting increased activity downtown, therefore I am recommending that
the City Council consider adoption of Resolution No. 26-04 to authorize the closure of S. Hanchett
St. on Sunday June 21, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and authorize the City Clerk to sign.
If you have any questions or I may be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Respectfully,

Keith Baker, AICP, CFM
City Manager
City of Coldwater
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LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL – S. Hanchett St. Road Closure Request

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RESOLUTION NO. 26-04
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE CLOSURE OF S. HANCHETT STREET
ON SUNDAY JUNE 21, 2026 FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.
FOR AN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA
Minutes of a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Coldwater, County of
Branch, State of Michigan (the “City”), held on January 26, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., prevailing Eastern
Time.
PRESENT:

Councilmembers:

_________________________________________

ABSENT:

Councilmembers:

_________________________________________

The following preamble and resolution were offered by Councilmember _________, and
seconded by Councilmember __________:
WHEREAS, Nicole Goodrum, of glo studio, is sponsoring an International Yoga Day and
would like to host an event on Sunday June 21, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. utilizing S.
Hanchett Street; and
WHEREAS, glo studio is requesting the closure of S. Hanchett Street from US-12 South to
W. Pearl Street to transform S. Hanchett Street into a pedestrian-only wellness sanctuary; and
WHEREAS, the City of Coldwater is interested in promoting events downtown and
increasing economic activity and vibrancy to downtown Coldwater; and
WHEREAS, the temporary closure of S. Hanchett Street between US-12 and W. Pearl
Street between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Sunday June 21, 2026 would allow the
organizers to set up, hold and clean up from the event;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Coldwater Council hereby adopts
Resolution No. 26-04 to approve the temporary closure of S. Hanchett Street from US-12 to West
Pearl Street on Sunday June 21, 2026 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to sign.
AYES: Councilmembers:
NAYS: Councilmembers:
RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED.

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_________________________________
Shauna Chávez, City Clerk
City of Coldwater
I, Shauna Chávez, the City Clerk of the City of Coldwater, hereby certify that the foregoing
is a true and complete copy of a resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Coldwater,
County of Branch, State of Michigan, at a regular meeting held on January 26, 2026, and that said
meeting was conducted and public notice of said meeting was given pursuant to and in full
compliance with the Open Meetings Act, being Act 267, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as
amended and that the minutes of said meeting were kept and will be or have been made
available as required by said Act.

_________________________________
Shauna Chávez, City Clerk
City of Coldwater

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MEMO
Date:

January 12, 2026

To:

City Council

From:

City Attorney Amanda O’Boyle

Re:

Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 1064 – Municipal Park Lands

The City’s Police Department and Department of Municipal Services have increasingly
encountered individuals misusing park land and fixtures on the real property. This
includes individuals camping overnight, urinating in public, and using the fire pit as a grill.
The current ordinance regulating conduct in City parks has not been updated since 1998.
In particular, the specific violations outlined are all classified as municipal civil infractions.
The classification of violations as exclusively civil infractions hinders police’s ability to
investigate, request proof of identification, and ultimately remove offending individuals
from park property. Therefore, the City has proposed an updated ordinance that classifies
some offenses as criminal misdemeanors in order to facilitate appropriate investigation
and hold individuals accountable. Additionally, some general clean-up of the ordinance
included removal of an outdated violation and the addition of a new offense to target
recent conduct.

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ORDINANCE NO. 880
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 1064, MUNICIPAL PARK LAND
OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLDWATER

WHEREAS, the City Council is vested with the policy-making powers of the City of Coldwater
as provided in Section 4.1 of the City Charter and the legislative powers for the City as provided
in Section 5.1 of the City Charter; and
WHEREAS, the Home Rule City Act, MCL 117.4e, provides authority for Cities to regulate the
maintenance, development, and operation of City-owned property; and
WHEREAS, Section 6.14 of the City Charter appoints a Director and Park Superintendent to
oversee the operation and maintenance of City parks and recreation properties, facilities, and
programs; and
WHEREAS, the Home Rule City Act, MCL 117.4i, permits cities to adopt ordinances and designate
violations of such ordinances as criminal misdemeanors with penalty not to exceed a fine of $500
or imprisonment of 90 days, or both; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend its ordinances, Chapter 1064, to designate a
violation of Chapter 1064 as a criminal misdemeanor.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY OF COLDWATER HEREBY ORDAINS:

Section 1.
(a)

Section 1064.01, Rules and regulations, shall be amended to read as follows:
The following rules and regulations shall govern all Municipal park lands in the
City. On such lands, no person shall:
(1)
(2)
(3)

(4)
(5)
(6)

Sell, offer or solicit for sale any goods or merchandise without a permit;
Post, paste or affix any placard, notice or sign within any park without a
permit;
Cut, injure, deface, remove or disturb any tree, shrub, building, fence, bench
or other structure, apparatus or property; pick, cut or remove any shrub,
bush or flower; or mark or write upon any building, fence, bench or other
structure;
Make or kindle an open fire, except in picnic stoves provided for that
purpose;
Shoot bows and arrows without a permit;
Remain, stay or loiter in a park between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00
a.m. of the following day, except as allowed by a permit issued pursuant to
Section 1064.02 for events sponsored by charitable, civic or governmental
organizations;

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(7)

(8)

Section 2.

Operate, within the boundaries of any City parks, any off-the-road motordriven vehicle, including, by way of example, but not by way of limitation,
any motorbike, motorcycle, dune-mobile, snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle,
amphibious vehicle or similar motorized device, except that vehicles
licensed for operation on public highways may be operated on any paved
roads within any park;
Use park land or property for any purpose, other than its intended purpose,
or, use park land or property in a manner that causes or is reasonably
foreseeable to cause injury or damage to property. The intended purpose of
park property is as a public recreational facility or such other purpose as the
City may officially designate.

Section 1064.03, Issuance of civil infraction citations and notices, shall be amended
to read as follows:
The Code Official, the City Manager and his or her designated representative, and
the Director of Public Safety and his or her designated representative, are hereby
designated as the authorized City officials to issue Municipal civil infraction
citations (directing alleged violators to appear in court) or Municipal civil infraction
violation notices (directing alleged violators to appear at the City of Coldwater
Municipal Ordinance Violations Bureau) as provided in Chapter 211 of the
Administration Code.

Section 3.

Section 1064.99, Penalty, shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
(a) Municipal Civil Infraction. Whoever violates subsections 1064.01(a)(1) and (2) is
responsible for a Municipal civil infraction and shall be subject to the civil fine
provided for in Chapter 211.06(a)(12) of these Codified Ordinances, plus costs
and other sanctions, for each infraction. Repeat offenses shall be subject to
increased fines as provided for in Chapter 211.
(b) Misdemeanor. Whoever violates subsection 1064.01(a)(3) – (8) of this Chapter, is
guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $500.00 plus
costs of prosecution, or imprisonment not to exceed 90 days, or both.

Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective 21 days after adoption and after
publication as prescribed by law.
Section 5. All ordinances, resolutions, or rules inconsistent with these provisions are hereby
repealed. Should any section, clause, or phrase of this ordinance be declared invalid, the same shall
not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any other part.

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The foregoing ordinance was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Coldwater at which a quorum was present on January 26, 2026.

_________________________________
Shauna Chávez, Clerk

CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned duly appointed City Clerk of the City of Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan,
do hereby certify that the above ordinance, or a summary thereof, was published in The Daily
Reporter, a newspaper of general circulation in the City on __________, 2026, and that such
ordinance was entered with the Ordinance Book of the City on _____________, 2026.

Dated:______________, 2026

___________________________________
Shauna Chávez, City Clerk

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City of Coldwater, MI

§ 1064.01. Rules and regulations. [Ord. No. 309, passed 5-14-1973; Ord. No. 577, passed
7-27-1998]
(a) The following rules and regulations shall govern all Municipal park lands in the City. On
such lands, no person shall:
(1) Sell, offer or solicit for sale any goods or merchandise without a permit;

Moved (insertion) [1]

(2) Post, paste or affix any placard, notice or sign within any park without a permit;

Moved (insertion) [2]

(3) Cut, injure, deface, remove or disturb any tree, shrub, building, fence, bench or other
structure, apparatus or property; pick, cut or remove any shrub, bush or flower; or mark
or write upon any building, fence, bench or other structure;
(4) Make or kindle an open fire, except in picnic stoves provided for that purpose;
(5) Shoot bows and arrows without a permit;
Moved up [1]: Sell, offer or solicit for sale any goods
or merchandise without a permit;

(6) Remain, stay or loiter in a park between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. of the
following day, except as allowed by a permit issued pursuant to Section 1064.02 for
events sponsored by charitable, civic or governmental organizations;
(7) Operate, within the boundaries of any City parks, any off-the-road motor-driven vehicle,
including, by way of example, but not by way of limitation, any motorbike, motorcycle,
dune-mobile, snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, amphibious vehicle or similar motorized
device, except that vehicles licensed for operation on public highways may be operated
on any paved roads within any park;

Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.67", No bullets or
numbering
Deleted: <#>Play baseball or softball, except at
diamonds expressly set aside for this activity;¶
Moved up [2]: <#>Post, paste or affix any placard,
notice or sign within any park without a permit;¶
Deleted: <#>.

(8) Use park land or property for any purpose, other than its intended purpose, or, use park
land or property in a manner that causes or is reasonably foreseeable to cause injury or
damage to property. The intended purpose of park property is as a public recreational
facility or such other purpose as the City may officially designate.
§ 1064.03. Issuance of civil infraction citations and notices. [Ord. No. 500, passed 1212-1994]
The C o d e O f f i c i a l , the City Manager and his or her designated representative, and the
Director of P u b l i c S a f e t y and his or her designated representative, are hereby designated
as the authorized City officials to issue Municipal civil infraction citations (directing alleged
violators to appear in court) or Municipal civil infraction violation notices (directing alleged
violators to appear at the City of Coldwater Municipal Ordinance Violations Bureau) as provided
in Chapter 211 of the Administration Code.

Deleted: City Engineer and his or her designated
representative
Deleted: and/or
Deleted: /or
Deleted: Police and Fire Services

§ 1064.99. Penalty. [Ord. No. 500, passed 12-12-1994]
(a) Municipal Civil Infraction. Whoever violates subsections 1064.01(a)(1) and (2) is
responsible for a Municipal civil infraction and shall be subject to the civil fine provided
for in Chapter 211.06(a)(12) of these Codified Ordinances, plus costs and other sanctions,
for each infraction. Repeat offenses shall be subject to increased fines as provided for in
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City of Coldwater, MI

Chapter 211.
(b) Misdemeanor. Whoever violates subsection 1064.01(a)(3) – (8) of this Chapter, is guilty
of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $500.00 plus costs of
prosecution, or imprisonment not to exceed 90 days, or both.

Deleted: A person who violates any provision of this
chapter is responsible for a Municipal civil infraction and
shall be subject to the payment of a civil fine of not less
than $50, plus costs and other sanctions, for each infraction.
A second offense, within a period of 90 days, shall be
subject to a civil fine of not less than $100, plus costs and
other sanctions, for each infraction. Third and subsequent
offenses, within 90 days, shall be subject to a civil fine of
$250, plus costs and other sanctions, for each infraction.

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CITY of COLDWATER
Henry L. Brown Municipal Building
One Grand Street
Coldwater, Michigan 49036
(517) 279-9501 www.coldwater.org

January 23, 2026
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City Hall – One Grand Street
Coldwater, Michigan
Re:

Introduction of Proposed Conservation Easement Agreement with
Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi for access to the Indian Way Tree
located at Oak Grove Cemetery; Agreement No. A26-03; Res. No. 26-07

Dear Mayor and Council Members:
The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, a federally recognized tribal government, have
requested permission to use a portion of the Oak Grove Cemetery along the north side of US-12 and
the south edge of the north cemetery to facilitate and allow it access to and conservation of the Indian
Way Tree. The tree is estimated to be over 250 years old and was utilized by Native Americans to
identify trails across Branch County and the broader Midwest. Unfortunately, the tree was damaged
in an ice storm in 2023 and is in need of rehabilitation and protective measures to ensure the tree’s
continued survival. In order to grant the Tribe access to the tree on City-owned property a
Conservation Easement Agreement is necessary.
Therefore, staff recommends that the Mayor and City of Coldwater Council consider introduction of
the above referenced Conservation Easement Agreement which is attached hereto.
If introduced on January 26, 2026, the Easement would be eligible for a roll call vote at the Council
meeting on March 9, 2026, at which Council may authorize the mayor and the Clerk to execute the
Conservation Easement Agreement, Agreement No. A26-03.
If you have any questions or I may be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Respectfully,

Amanda O’Boyle
City Attorney
City of Coldwater

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RESOLUTION NO. 26-07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT,
AGREEMENT NO. A26-03 BETWEEN THE CITY OF COLDWATER AND
NOTTAWASEPPI HURON BAND OF THE POTAWATOMI
Minutes of a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Coldwater, County of
Branch, State of Michigan (the “City”), held on March 9, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., prevailing Eastern
Time.
PRESENT:

Councilmembers:

ABSENT:

Councilmembers:

_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________

The following preamble and resolution were offered by Councilmember _________, and
seconded by Councilmember __________:
WHEREAS, the City of Coldwater is the owner of the real property located in the City of
Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, commonly known as the Oak Grove Cemetery located at
the common address of 809 West Chicago Street, Coldwater, Michigan 49036; and
WHEREAS, the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, a federally recognized
tribal government, have requested permission to use a portion of the Oak Grove Cemetery along
the north side of US-12 and the edge of the north cemetery to facilitate and allow it access to
and conservation of the Indian Way Tree located along the south side of the north cemetery;
and
WHEREAS, the City is willing to grant an Easement to the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of
the Potawatomi, for the sole and exclusive purpose of providing it with access to and use of the
Indian Way Tree and its immediately surrounding area to maintain and take measures as
necessary to restore and protect the Indian Way Tree;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Coldwater City Council:
1. The City shall enter into an Easement Agreement between the City of Coldwater and
the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, a federally recognized tribal
government, Agreement No. A26-03.
2. The Mayor and the Clerk are authorized to execute Agreement No. A26-03 on behalf
of the City of Coldwater.

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AYES: Councilmembers: ___________________________________________________
NAYS: Councilmembers: ___________________________________________________
RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED.
_________________________________
Shauna Chávez, City Clerk
City of Coldwater
I, Shauna Chávez, the City Clerk of the City of Coldwater, hereby certify that the foregoing
is a true and complete copy of a resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Coldwater,
County of Branch, State of Michigan, at a regular meeting held on March 9, 2026, and that said
meeting was conducted and public notice of said meeting was given pursuant to and in full
compliance with the Open Meetings Act, being Act 267, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as
amended and that the minutes of said meeting were kept and will be or have been made
available as required by said Act.
_________________________________
Shauna Chávez, City Clerk
City of Coldwater

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AGREEMENT NO. A26-03
AGREEMENT FOR CONSERVATION EASEMENT
(This instrument is exempt from County and State transfer taxes
pursuant to MCL 207.505(h)(i) and MCL 207.526(h)(i), respectively)
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of
, 2026, by and
between the City of Coldwater, a Michigan municipal corporation (interchangeably referred to
hereafter as “the City” or “Grantor”), whose address is 1 Grand Street, Coldwater, MI 49036;
and the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, a federally recognized tribal government
(“Grantee”), whose address is 1485 Mno-Bmadzewen Way, Fulton, MI 49052.
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, Grantor is the owner of the real property located in the City of Coldwater,
Branch County, Michigan, commonly known as the Oak Grove Cemetery located at the common
address of 809 West Chicago Street, Coldwater, Michigan 49036, and more particularly described
on the attached Exhibit A (the “Oak Grove Cemetery Property”); and
WHEREAS, the Grantee desires Grantor to grant an easement (the “Easement”) to use,
on, over, and across portions of the Oak Grove Cemetery, as more particularly described on the
attached Exhibit B (the “Easement Area”), to facilitate and allow the Grantee’s access to and
conservation of the Indian Way Tree; and
WHEREAS, Grantor is willing to grant Grantee an easement for use purposes outlined in
this Agreement and subject to its terms and conditions.
Accordingly, in consideration of the foregoing and the benefits to each party to be derived
hereby, the Grantor and the Grantee agree as follows.
1.

Grants of Easement. Grantor hereby grants to the Grantee an easement to use the
Easement Area for the sole and exclusive purpose of providing the Grantee with
access to and use of the Indian Way Tree and its immediately surrounding area.
Grantee have the right to perform maintenance and take measures as necessary to
restore and protect the Indian Way Tree.

Notice and Use. Grantee, its employees or invitees shall be permitted to use the
Easement Area, but is strictly prohibited from making any alterations, additions,
modifications, or damaging any area outside of the Easement Area. Grantee shall
further repair any damage caused due to the transport of supplies or equipment
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across Grantor’s property as a part of restoration and protection efforts. Grantee
shall provide notice to Grantor whenever it is performing maintenance, restoration,
or protection efforts. Further, should Grantee desire to remove any other trees
within the Easement Area Grantee shall notify and obtain approval from Grantor
first.
3.

Restrictions. Neither Grantor nor Grantee shall have the right to take any action
that will adversely affect the Indian Way Tree.

Reserved Rights. Grantor hereby expressly reserves the rights of ownership, use,
and occupancy of the Easement Area insofar as and to the extent its exercise of its
rights does not interfere unduly with the Grantee’s reasonable use and exercise of
the rights granted to the Grantee in this Agreement.

Notice. All notices, requests, consents, claims, demands and other communication
under this Agreement must be in writing and will be deemed to have been properly
given or served and will be effective only upon personal delivery, nationally
recognized overnight courier, facsimile or email of a PDF document with
confirmation of transmission, or certified or registered mail. Except as otherwise
provided in this Agreement, a Notice is effective only: (a) upon receipt by the
receiving party and (b) if the party giving the Notice has strictly complied with the
requirements of this Section.

To the Grantee:

Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi
1485 Mno-Bmadzewen Way
Fulton, MI 49052
Attn: Legal Department

To the City:

City of Coldwater
1 Grand Street
Coldwater, MI 49036
Attn: City Manager

With a copy to:

City of Coldwater Law Department
1 Grand Street
Coldwater, MI 49036
Attn: City Attorney

Miscellaneous.
A.

Default and Remedies. In the event either party breaches its duties and
obligations hereunder and does not remedy same within thirty (30) days
after receipt of written notice of such breach from the other party (or such
additional time as is reasonably necessary so long as such party is diligently
attempting to remedy the stated breach), then a non-defaulting party may
seek all available legal or equitable remedies, including specific
performance; provided, however, in no event and under no circumstances
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may a party to this Agreement seek or be entitled to money damages from
any other party to this Agreement, no matter the cause of action or legal
theory.
B.

Assignment. Neither party may assign its rights nor delegate its obligations
under this Agreement without the consent of the other party, which consent
may not be unreasonably withheld.

Governing Law. This Agreement will be governed by and construed under
the laws of the State of Michigan.

Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts; all such counterparts, including those executed by facsimile
or electronic signature, shall be deemed originals, and together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.

Construction. Should any provision of this Agreement require judicial
interpretation, it is agreed that the court interpreting or construing the same
may not apply a presumption that the terms hereof will be more strictly
construed against one party by reason of the rule of construction that a
document is to be construed more strictly against the party who itself or
through its agent prepared the same, it being agreed that the agents of all
parties have participated in the preparation hereof.

Severability. In case one or more of the provisions contained in this
Agreement may for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal or
unenforceable in any respect by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity, illegality or unenforceability will not affect any other provisions
hereof and this Agreement may be construed as if such invalid, illegal or
unenforceable provision is severed and deleted from this Agreement.

Integration. This Agreement supersedes all prior discussions and
agreements between the parties with respect to the matters contemplated
herein and constitutes the sole and entire agreement between the Grantor
and the Grantee with respect thereto. This Agreement may not be modified
or amended unless such amendment is set forth in writing and signed by
both the Grantor and the Grantee.

Termination. This Agreement shall exist in perpetuity unless any of the
following conditions arise: (1) if Grantee expressly states its intent to
abandon the easement and Grantee fails to act or ceases activity; (2) if the
Indian Way Tree dies; or (3) upon a written release is executed by the
Parties.

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[ GRANTEE SIGNATURE PAGE TO EASEMENT AGREEMENT ]
GRANTEE:
Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi,
a federally recognized tribal government

By:_______________________________
Homer Mandoka
Its:
Tribal Council Chairperson

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF

)
) ss.
)

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on
, 2026
by Homer Mandoka, the Tribal Council Chairperson, of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the
Potawatomi, a federally recognized tribal government, on behalf of such tribal government.

Signature:
Printed Name:
Notary Public,
My commission expires:
Acting in the County of:

County, MI

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[ GRANTOR SIGNATURE PAGE TO EASEMENT AGREEMENT ]

GRANTOR:
City of Coldwater,
a Michigan municipal corporation
By:
Thomas Kramer
Mayor

Its:
By:

Shauna Chávez
Clerk

Its:
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF BRANCH

)
) ss.
)

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on _______________, 2026, by Thomas
Kramer, Mayor, and Shauna Chávez, Clerk, respectively, of the City of Coldwater, for and on
behalf of the City.

Kathi J. Holt
Notary Public, Branch County, Michigan
My commission expires: 12/14/2030
Acting in the County of Branch

Prepared by:
Amanda O’Boyle Esq.
City Attorney
City of Coldwater
1 Grand Street
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-9501

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EXHIBIT A
The Oak Grove Cemetery Property

Real property situated in the City of Coldwater, County of Branch and State of Michigan described
as follows:
A parcel of land situated lying now in the Fourth Ward of the City of Coldwater, County of Branch,
and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit:
The southwest fractional quarter of Section Seventeen (17) and the Northwest fractional quarter
of Section Twenty (20) in Town Six (6) South of Range Six (6) West, excepting and reserving so
much as lies East of the Coldwater River and North of the Chicago Road and also so much as has
been conveyed by C. V. L. Kibbe to E. T. Denis.
Common Address: 809 West Chicago Street, Coldwater, Michigan 49036
Parcel ID: 303-000-001-044-00
______________________

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EXHIBIT B
The Easement Area
An easement for access to the Indian Way Tree, being contained within the Oak Grove Cemetery,
City of Coldwater, County of Branch, State of Michigan, more particularly depicted below in red.
The subject tree lies approximately 255 feet from the center of US-12 in the southwest quadrant
of Section 17 of the North Oak Grove Cemetery.
______________________

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CITY of COLDWATER
Henry L. Brown Municipal Building
One Grand Street
Coldwater, Michigan 49036
(517) 279-9501 www.coldwater.org

January 23, 2026
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City Hall – One Grand Street
Coldwater, Michigan
Re:

Proposed sale of vacant parcels on Wallace Lane to Alliance Homebuilders, LLC
Res. No. 26-05; Agreement. No. A26-01

Dear Mayor and City Council Members:
Attached is the proposed sale of four vacant parcels of land on Wallace Lane to Alliance Homebuilders, LLC, for
the purpose of building four single-family homes on the land. Please find attached draft Purchase Agreement
No. A26-01 and Resolution No. 26-05.
The offer is in the amount of $20,000 each for a total of $80,000. The City as seller will be required to extend the
water and wastewater to the parcel lines and the road.
Alliance Homebuilders, LLC, owned and operated by David and Monica Lowder, have built several homes in
Coldwater and the surrounding area. Following a request for proposal Alliance Homebuilders was selected as a
bid winner to construct homes in the newly created Western Meadows development.
The City Charter requires that when public property is sold, the conveyance must remain on the table for 30
days for public inspection.
Staff is recommending that the City Council place the purchase offer on the table for 30 days. Due to the council’s
schedule, the regularly scheduled meeting after the 30-day time period at which the sale could be acted upon is
Monday March 9, 2026.
If you have any questions or I may be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Respectfully,

Keith Baker, AICP, CFM
City Manager
City of Coldwater
/kb LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL – Sale offer of Western Meadows parcels

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RESOLUTION NO. 26-05
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SALE OF WESTERN MEADOWS LAND
TO ALLIANCE HOMEBUILDERS, LLC AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AGREEMENT NO. A26-01
Minutes of a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Coldwater, County of
Branch, State of Michigan (the “City”), held on March 9, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., prevailing Eastern
Time.
PRESENT:

Councilmembers:

ABSENT:

Councilmembers:

The following preamble and resolution were offered by Councilmember _________, and
seconded by Councilmember __________:
WHEREAS, the City of Coldwater (“City”) is authorized to sell its property as provided in
Michigan Public Act 279 of 1909, the Home Rule City Act, MCL 117.1 et seq. (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, the City is further authorized to manage and control its property by the Charter
of the City of Coldwater, at Chapter 2, Section 2.1; and
WHEREAS, the City purchased the property described in Sales Agreement, Agreement No.
A26-01 from Robert and Phyllis Rumsey on October 26, 2016, consisting of 14.518 acres, for
$95,818.80, and thereafter leased a portion for farming to Sexton Farms for several years; and
WHEREAS, the City has undertaken to prepare the property for further development
through the installation of a new public road and utility infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the City solicited bids for proposed single-family home construction in 2025
and Alliance Homebuilders was among two bid winners (Res. No. 25-13); and
WHEREAS, City staff recommends that the now vacant property described on the
attached Agreement should be sold and resume a taxable status; and
WHEREAS, the City has received an offer for four vacant parcels in the amount of $20,000
each from Alliance Homebuilders, LLC, who have stated the desire to build a home on each site;
and
WHEREAS, the property in question is not park or cemetery property and City Council
determines that the best use of the land is for housing; and
WHEREAS, City staff recommends that the Property, which is vacant, should be sold for
development as single-family residential homes; and

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WHEREAS, the City Council determines that the sale by Agreement No. A26-01 is in the
best interests of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Purchase Agreement, Agreement No. A26-01 was introduced at the City
Council meeting on January 26, 2026, and has been on file with the City Clerk for over 30 days
since its introduction in compliance with the Charter, Chapter 13 Section 13.3(2);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Coldwater City Council that the City shall sell
the real Property described in Agreement No. A26-01 to Alliance Homebuilders, LLC, for a
purchase price of $80,000 for four vacant parcels of land on the terms and conditions set forth
therein. The Mayor and the City Clerk are authorized to execute Agreement No. A26-01 and a
deed at closing thereunder on behalf of the City of Coldwater.
AYES: Councilmembers:
NAYS: Councilmembers:
RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED.

_________________________________
Shauna Chávez, City Clerk
City of Coldwater

I, Shauna Chávez, the City Clerk of the City of Coldwater, hereby certify that the foregoing
is a true and complete copy of a resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Coldwater,
County of Branch, State of Michigan, at a regular meeting held on March 9, 2026, and that said
meeting was conducted and public notice of said meeting was given pursuant to and in full
compliance with the Open Meetings Act, being Act 267, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as
amended and that the minutes of said meeting were kept and will be or have been made
available as required by said Act.
_________________________________
Shauna Chávez, City Clerk
City of Coldwater

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AGREEMENT NO. A26-01
REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR WALLACE LANE
BETWEEN THE CITY OF COLDWATER AND
ALLIANCE HOMEBUILDERS, LLC
This REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made on
____________, 2026, by and between ALLIANCE HOMEBUILDERS, LLC, a Michigan limited
liability company of 677 E. Chicago Road, Coldwater, Michigan 49036 (“Purchaser”), and CITY
OF COLDWATER, a Michigan municipal corporation, of 1 Grand Street, Coldwater, Michigan
49036 (“Seller”) as follows:
BACKGROUND
Seller owns nine (9) vacant parcels of land within the City of Coldwater, Branch County
that is commonly referred to as Western Meadows, as more specifically described herein. Seller
desires to sell, and Purchaser desires to purchase four (4) unplatted parcels (the “Parcels”), (the
“Land”). As appropriate, the Land will be referred to as the “Property.”
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL COVENANTS AND
CONDITIONS SET FORTH HEREIN THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1.
Property. Seller agrees to sell and Purchaser agrees to purchase four (4) unplatted
parcels located in the City of Coldwater, Branch County, State of Michigan as described on the
attached EXHIBITS A and B.
2.
Purchase Price. The Purchase Price for the Property shall be Twenty Thousand and
No/100ths ($20,000.00) Dollars per parcel for a total of Eighty Thousand and No/100ths
($80,000.00) Dollars. The Purchase Price shall be delivered at a single closing in immediately
available funds subject to the terms and conditions stated in this Agreement. Purchaser’s
obligations under this Agreement are not contingent upon financing.
3.
Investigation Period; Right to Terminate. The “Investigation Period” shall expire
ninety (90) days following the date this Real Estate Purchase Agreement has been executed by
both parties (the “Effective date”). During the Investigation Period, Purchaser shall have the right
to have the Property inspected, surveyed, evaluated, analyzed, tested, appraised and/or assessed
for any matter whatsoever, including but not limited to, market value; soil conditions; location of
flood plains; presence of wetlands and necessary mitigation, if any; storm water drainage systems;
presence of environmental contamination; health and safety conditions; access to utilities; access
to public roads; zoning; compliance with laws, codes and ordinances and any other matter desired
by Purchaser. Seller hereby grants Purchaser and Purchaser’s agents, employees, representatives,
consultants, and contractors a nonexclusive license prior to closing, to enter and have access to the
Property for purposes of having such investigations performed and the right to discuss the Property
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Contractors perform site investigation work on site. During the Investigation Period, and any
extensions thereof, Purchaser has sole discretion to terminate this Agreement.
4.
Payment of Property Taxes. Property taxes for the year of Closing shall be prorated as of the date of Closing on a calendar basis based upon the amount of such taxes if known
at the time of Closing.
5.
Incorporation of Request for Proposal and Proposal. Seller and Purchaser agree that
the terms of Seller’s Request for Proposal and Purchaser’s submitted Proposal are hereby
incorporated as a part of this Agreement.
6.
Seller’s Closing Deliveries. At Closing, Seller shall deliver to the Purchaser, the
following items, which shall be in a form and substance satisfactory to Purchaser:
A.
A Covenant Deed conveying to Purchaser title to the Property, executed and
acknowledged by Seller in recordable form;
B.
An ALTA fee owner’s policy of title insurance or equivalent coverage from
Branch County Abstract & Title or another title insurance company that is acceptable to Purchaser
(the “Title Policy”) in an amount equal to the Purchase Price insuring Purchaser as owner of
marketable title to the Property without standard exceptions, and subject only to the following
permitted exceptions (the “Permitted Exceptions”): (1) the lien prorated property taxes not yet due
and payable, (2) utility easements serving the Property, (3) other matters described in Section 9
and 10, (4) any matter arising as a result of any act or omission of Purchaser; (5) all applicable
zoning, building and other ordinances adopted by the City of Coldwater, (6) building restrictions
as set forth in paragraph 22 and (7) such other matters that are not objected to by Purchaser.
C.
Such other documents, including a signed Closing Statement, as are
necessary and appropriate for the consummation of this transaction by Seller.
7.
Purchaser’s Closing Deliveries. At Closing, Purchaser shall deliver to Seller the
Purchase Price and such other documents, including a signed Closing Statement, as are necessary
and appropriate for the consummation of this transaction by Purchaser.
8.
Closing Costs and Prorations. Seller shall pay or reimburse Purchaser for (i) all
transfer taxes, if any, assessed in connection with Closing, (ii) the premium for the Title Policy,
(iii) one half (1/2) of any closing fee charged by the title company in connection with this
transaction, and (iv) any special assessments (sewer or otherwise but not including hook-up fees
or associated costs of the same) that currently exist against the Property, if any. Seller shall be
responsible for and pay all past due real estate taxes and assessments at or prior to Closing. This
obligation shall survive the Closing. Purchaser shall pay all other closing costs and fees related to
Closing.
9.
Title. Seller shall order a commitment for an owner’s policy of title insurance (the
“Title Policy”) within ten (10) days of the date of this Agreement. Within 10 days after Purchaser
has received both the title commitment and the Survey described in Section 10 below (if obtained),
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Purchaser has to the title commitment. Seller shall have five (5) business days from receipt of such
notice of objections to provide written notice to Purchaser as to whether Seller will cure such
objections at or before Closing. If Purchaser notifies Seller of the existence of defects rendering
title unmarketable and should Seller fail to effect cure of such defects by Closing, Purchaser may,
at its option: (1) extend the time for Seller's performance hereunder only if Seller so requests, (2)
waive such objections, or (3) terminate this Agreement.
10.
Survey. Within ten (10) days of the date of this Agreement, Purchaser may order,
at its expense, a new ALTA survey (the “Survey”) of the Property, showing the legal description
of the Property, any boundary encroachments that may impact the Property, all easements affecting
the Property and such other matters desired by Purchaser.
11.
Environmental Matters. Purchaser may, at its expense, conduct such environmental
site evaluations of the Property as it deems appropriate including, without limitation, a Phase I and
Phase II environmental site assessment and/or a Baseline Environmental Assessment (collectively,
the “Site Investigation Reports”).
12.
Property Maintenance. Purchaser shall be responsible for maintenance of all parcels
from Closing until future sale of a newly constructed single family home including all mowing,
snow removal, soil erosion, and general maintenance. Purchaser shall ensure against the presence
or introduction of noxious plants or invasive species. Additionally, during construction Purchaser
may store building materials, trailers, and vehicles that are necessary for construction purposes,
but must do so in accordance with local ordinances.
13.
Representations and Warranties of Seller. Seller hereby represents and warrants to
Purchaser that to the best of Seller’s knowledge, as of the date hereof and on the date of Closing,
which representations and warranties shall survive Closing, but without additional investigation
by Seller:
A.
Seller has the right, power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to
sell the Property in accordance with the terms hereof, and Seller has granted no option or right of
first refusal to any other person or entity to purchase the Property and has not entered into any
contract to sell the Property as of the date of the Agreement. The individuals signing this
Agreement and all other documents executed or to be executed pursuant hereto on behalf of Seller
are and shall be duly authorized to sign the same on Seller's behalf and to bind Seller thereto.
B.
Seller has not received any notice of, and has no knowledge of, existing
violations on the Property or any portion thereof of any zoning, building, fire, health, pollution,
environmental protection, hazardous or toxic substance or waste disposal law or ordinance.
C.
At Closing, there will be no parties in possession of the Property or entitled
to possession thereof other than Seller. There will be no leases, agreements, options or other
instruments or agreements in effect with respect to the Property.
D.
There are no existing or pending condemnations or sales in lieu thereof with
respect to the Property, or any part thereof, nor have any such actions, suits, proceedings or claims
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E.
Seller has the right to, and will convey to, Purchaser the Property pursuant
to the Covenant Deed.
F.
Seller will have complied with its Charter requirement to lay this Agreement
on the Clerk’s table for a minimum of 30 days following introduction at a City Council meeting
as set forth in paragraph 20.
G.
All general real estate related property taxes and assessments shall have
been paid when due. There are no delinquent assessments. Except for any ordinary accruals of
dues, no future assessments against the Property have been announced.
H.
There is no litigation, proceeding or investigation pending or, to Seller’s
knowledge, threatened against or involving Seller or the Property, and Seller does not know or
have reason to know of any grounds for any such litigation, proceeding or investigation, which
could have an adverse impact on Purchaser or Purchaser’s title to or use of the Property, either
before or after Closing.
I.
All federal, state and local real estate, personal property and other taxes
relating to the Property (other than those not currently due and payable) shall be properly paid on
or before Closing. Seller has not received any notice of assessment or proposed assessment in
connection with the Property.
J.
Seller is not a “foreign person” as that term is defined in section 1445 of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
K.
The Property and Seller are in full compliance with all requirements of
federal, state and local environmental, health or safety laws, regulations and administrative or
judicial decrees, as amended (the “Environmental Laws”) as they relate to the Property.
L.
With the exception of the documents provided to the Purchaser, there are
no reports, studies, appraisals, engineering reports, correspondence, agreements with
governmental authorities, wetland studies or reports, flood plain studies or reports and/or other
written information related to the Property of which Seller is aware or that are in Seller’s
possession or control.
M.
The Land is not subject to a Farmland Development Rights Agreement or
similar agreement restricting development of the Land.
14.
Representations and Warranties of Purchaser. Purchaser hereby represents and
warrants to Seller, which representations and warranties shall survive Closing, that as of the date
hereof, and on the date of Closing:
A.
Purchaser has the full power and authority to execute, deliver and perform
this Agreement and all of Purchaser’s obligations under this Agreement; and
B.
The individuals signing this Agreement and all other documents executed
or to be executed pursuant hereto on behalf of Purchaser are and shall be duly authorized to sign
the same on Purchaser’s behalf and to bind Purchaser thereto.

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Purchaser shall commence construction by

, 202__.

Purchaser shall complete construction by

, 202__.

15.
Condition of Land. Purchaser agrees that the Seller has made no representations or
warranties and makes no representations or warranties as to the condition of the Property, the
condition of the buildings, appurtenances and fixtures located thereon, if any, and/or the location
of the boundaries other than those expressly set forth in this Agreement. As of the Closing,
Purchaser will have performed or caused to be performed any inspections of the Property that it
desires. The parties agree that the Property is purchased in an “AS IS” and “WHERE IS” condition.
16.
Indemnification. Seller agrees to indemnify and hold Purchaser and its managers,
members, and successors and assigns and their members, managers and representatives (the
"Purchaser Group") harmless from and against any and all liabilities, claims, demands, and
expenses, of any kind or nature, including but not limited to, all expenses related thereto, including,
without limitation, court costs and attorney’s fees for matters (i) arising or accruing prior to the
Closing and which are in any way related to the ownership, maintenance, or operation of the
Property; and/or (ii) arising from or related to the inaccuracy or breach of any of Seller’s
representations and warranties. Purchaser agrees to indemnify and hold Seller and its managers,
members, officers, employees, and agents and successors and assigns and their members,
managers and representatives (the "Seller Group") harmless from and against any and all liabilities,
claims, demands, and expenses, of any kind or nature, including but not limited to, all expenses
related thereto, including, without limitation, court costs and attorney’s fees for matters (i) arising
or accruing after the Closing and which are in any way related to Purchaser’s ownership,
maintenance, or operation of the Property; and/or (ii) arising from or related to the inaccuracy or
breach of any of Purchaser’s representations and warranties. It is expressly stipulated and agreed
that the provisions of this Section shall survive the Closing.
17.

Default and Remedies.

A.
Purchaser’s Default; Seller’s Remedy. If the Purchaser fails to close on the
purchase of the Property or breaches any term of this Agreement, Seller may, as its sole and
exclusive remedies seek its damages and terminate this Agreement by giving an appropriate
Notice of Default as provided below.
B.
Seller’s Default; Purchaser’s Remedies. In the event Seller fails to timely
perform any material act, or provide any material document or information required to be provided
by Seller, or in the event any Representation and Warranty made by Seller pursuant to this
Agreement is untrue when made, then Purchaser shall be entitled to either (i) terminate this
Agreement, and seek Purchaser’s actual damages arising from Seller’s breach; or (ii) seek specific
performance of this Agreement, and seek Purchaser’s actual damages provided, however, there
will be no specific performance if Seller’s failure to close is caused by its inability to clear a title
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C.
Notice of Default. In the event either party declares the other to be in
default, such declaration shall be in writing, with an outline of the actions required to cure such
default. The recipient of such notice of default shall have 30 days to cure the alleged default.
18.
Attorneys’ Fees. The prevailing party in any legal proceeding brought under or with
relation to this Agreement or transaction shall be entitled to recover court costs, reasonable
attorneys' fees and all other litigation expenses from the non-prevailing party.
19.
Sale and Assignment of Agreement. Purchaser shall have the right to assign all of
its rights and delegate all of its obligations under this Agreement to either an existing or a newly
created LLC owned by affiliates or principals of Purchaser and others, and managed by principals
of Purchaser, provided however, that no assignment shall operate as a release of the Purchaser.
Except as otherwise set forth above, neither party may assign its rights or delegate its obligations
under this Agreement without the consent of the other party, which consent may be withheld in
such other party's sole discretion.
20.
Charter Compliance. Inasmuch as the sale of this property is subject to Chapter 13
of the Charter of the City of Coldwater, this Agreement shall stand in the form of an offer received
from Purchaser pending compliance with such Chapter, at which time, if ultimately approved by
the City Council, the agreement shall be signed on behalf of the City of Coldwater and the sale
shall proceed to closing. Purchaser may not revoke this offer to purchase after the first meeting of
the Coldwater City Council at which the City resolves to place the proposed sale on file in the City
Clerk’s office for 30 days as required by the City Charter.
21.
Purchaser’s Obligation to Reconvey Parcels. Purchaser is required to complete
construction of two parcels each calendar year. If closing occurs after February 15th, the Purchaser
will have until the following year to complete construction of the first two parcels (e.g. if closing
occurs on March 1, 2026, Purchaser will have until December 31, 2027, to complete two parcels
and then will complete two additional parcels in 2028, and so on). If construction ceases for more
than a twelve (12) month period or if Purchaser fails to construct the requisite number of parcels
annually Seller may invoke reconveyance, through the attached Reconveyance Agreement,
attached hereto at EXHIBIT C. Under the Reconveyance Agreement, Seller may buy back one or
more parcels and pay Purchaser consideration equal to the Purchase Price, less Seller’s costs, if
any, to restore the Property from Purchaser’s activities on the Property. Purchaser shall reconvey
the Property free of any liens or encumbrances except those in existence at the time of conveyance
by Seller to Purchaser. Seller shall be entitled to specific performance of these Purchaser
obligations. If requested by Seller, Purchaser (or its assignees if any) shall execute a Reconveyance
Agreement in recordable form at the Closing, as set forth on EXHIBIT C. For purposes of this
paragraph, “complete construction” shall mean the completion of a habitable single family
dwelling constructed in accordance with state construction code and pursuant to a building permit
obtained from the City of Coldwater. This paragraph shall survive the closing. Purchaser may not
convey an undeveloped parcel that meets the criteria outlined in this Section for reconveyance to
a new buyer without the express written consent of the Seller.
22.
Building Restrictions. In addition to zoning ordinance requirements and building
requirements set forth in the Michigan Single State Construction Code parcels shall be sold subject
to the following building restrictions: a) minimum 5/12 roof pitch; b) driveway shall be a minimum
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of twenty (20) feet wide and be constructed of concrete; c) garage shall be a minimum of twentytwo (22) feet wide by twenty-four (24) feet deep; and d) each constructed single family home shall
have a minimum of three bedrooms and 1 ½ baths.
23.
Utility Easements. The parcels are sold subject to all utility easements shown in
EXHIBITS A and B, regardless of whether recorded or not. Should additional utility easements or
expansion of existing easements be necessary after Closing Purchaser will not unreasonably
withhold approval of such easements.
24.

Miscellaneous.
A.

TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE OF THIS AGREEMENT.

B.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the
state of Michigan and the venue for any dispute arising under this Agreement shall be in Branch
County, Michigan.
C.
This Agreement supersedes all prior discussions and agreements between
Seller and Purchaser with respect to the conveyance of the Property and all other matters contained
herein and constitutes the sole and entire agreement between Seller and Purchaser with respect
thereto. This Agreement may not be modified or amended unless such amendment is set forth in
writing and signed by both Seller and Purchaser.
D.
All notices, payments, demands or requests required or permitted to be
given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been properly
given or served effective on delivery of the notice by certified mail with return receipt requested;
or when sent by private courier service for same-day delivery or one day after being sent by private
courier service for next-day delivery. Notices shall be sent via e-mail and also to the respective
addresses set forth below:
To Seller:

CITY OF COLDWATER
ATTN: City Manager
City Hall
1 Grand Street
Coldwater, MI 49036
E-mail: [email protected]

With a copy to:

City Attorney
City Hall
1 Grand Street
Coldwater, MI 49036
E-mail: [email protected]

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To Purchaser:

Alliance Homebuilders, LLC
ATTN: Monica Lowder
677 E. Chicago Road
Coldwater, MI 49036
E-mail: [email protected]

E.
This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and bind the parties hereto and
their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and permitted assigns.
F.
If Purchaser is a broker or is using a broker that is under the same ownership
as the Purchaser or its parent company it agrees to waives any buyer-side commission.
G.
Captions are for reference only and shall not affect the interpretation of this
Agreement. Each of the Parties had the advice of legal counsel before entering into this Agreement
and it is to be interpreted as if it were mutually drafted.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date
first above written.

SELLER:
CITY OF COLDWATER

By: ________________________________
Thomas Kramer
Its:
Mayor

By:
Its:

Shauna Chávez
Clerk

PURCHASER:
ALLIANCE HOMEBUILDERS, LLC

By:
Its:

Monica Lowder
Authorized Agent

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EXHIBIT A
Western Meadows – Wallace Lane parcels
Legal Descriptions

2 WALLACE LANE:
ALL THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 16, T6S, R6W, CITY OF
COLDWATER, BRANCH COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 16 AND RUNNING
THENCE S89°15'43"E, ALONG THE SECTION LINE AS MONUMENTED, 1058.62 FEET TO
A CAPPED REBAR SET AT THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THE
BOUNDARY RUNS THENCE S89°15'43"E, ALONG SAID LINE, 272.94 FEET TO A
CONCRETE MONUMENT FOUND ON THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF
WESTERN AVENUE; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, ALONG SAID LINE, ALONG A 495.00
FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT, AN ARC LENGTH OF 275.89 FEET WITH A DELTA
ANGLE OF 31°56'04" AND A CHORD OF S51°24'28"W 272.34 FEET TO A CAPPED REBAR
SET AT THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WALLACE LANE; THENCE N57°16'12"W,
ALONG SAID LINE, 17.77 FEET TO A CAPPED REBAR SET; THENCE
NORTHWESTERLY, ALONG SAID LINE, ALONG A 283.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO
THE LEFT, AN ARC LENGTH OF 82.31 FEET WITH A DELTA ANGLE OF 16°39'49" AND
A CHORD OF N65°36'07"W 82.02 FEET TO A CAPPED REBAR SET; THENCE N12°49'39"E
133.23 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
THIS PARCEL CONTAINS 26,271 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS.
SUBJECT TO ALL EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD.

6 WALLACE LANE:
ALL THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 16, T6S, R6W, CITY OF
COLDWATER, BRANCH COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 16 AND RUNNING
THENCE S89°15'43"E, ALONG THE SECTION LINE AS MONUMENTED, 965.62 FEET TO
A CAPPED REBAR SET AT THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THE
BOUNDARY RUNS THENCE S89°15'43"E, ALONG SAID LINE, 93.00 FEET TO A CAPPED
REBAR SET; THENCE S12°49'39"W 133.23 FEET TO A CAPPED REBAR SET ON THE
NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WALLACE LANE; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY,
ALONG SAID LINE, ALONG A 283.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT, AN ARC
LENGTH OF 65.90 FEET WITH A DELTA ANGLE OF 13°20'35" AND A CHORD OF
N80°36'19"W 65.76 FEET TO A CAPPED REBAR SET; THENCE N00°41'54"E 120.38 FEET
TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
THIS PARCEL CONTAINS 9,886 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS.
SUBJECT TO ALL EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD.

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10 WALLACE LANE:
ALL THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 16, T6S, R6W, CITY OF
COLDWATER, BRANCH COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 16 AND RUNNING
THENCE S89°15'43"E, ALONG THE SECTION LINE AS MONUMENTED, 900.62 FEET TO
A CAPPED REBAR SET AT THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THE
BOUNDARY RUNS THENCE S89°15'43"E, ALONG SAID LINE, 65.00 FEET TO A CAPPED
REBAR SET; THENCE S00°41'54"W 120.38 FEET TO A CAPPED REBAR SET ON THE
NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WALLACE LANE; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY,
ALONG SAID LINE, ALONG A 283.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT, AN ARC
LENGTH OF 10.00 FEET WITH A DELTA ANGLE OF 02°01'30" AND A CHORD OF
N88°17'21"W 10.00 FEET TO A CAPPED REBAR SET; THENCE N89°18'06"W, ALONG
SAID LINE, 55.00 FEET TO A CAPPED REBAR SET; THENCE N00°41'54"E 120.25 FEET
TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
THIS PARCEL CONTAINS 7,815 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS.
SUBJECT TO ALL EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD.

14 WALLACE LANE:
ALL THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 16, T6S, R6W, CITY OF
COLDWATER, BRANCH COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 16 AND RUNNING
THENCE S89°15'43"E, ALONG THE SECTION LINE AS MONUMENTED, 835.62 FEET TO
A CAPPED REBAR SET AT THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THE
BOUNDARY RUNS THENCE S89°15'43"E, ALONG SAID LINE, 65.00 FEET TO A CAPPED
REBAR SET; THENCE S00°41'54"W 120.25 FEET TO A CAPPED REBAR SET ON THE
NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WALLACE LANE; THENCE N89°18'06"W, ALONG
SAID LINE, 65.00 FEET TO A CAPPED REBAR SET; THENCE N00°41'54"E 120.29 FEET
TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
THIS PARCEL CONTAINS 7,818 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS.
SUBJECT TO ALL EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD.

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EXHIBIT B
City of Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan
Maps and Surveys

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EXHIBIT C

RECONVEYANCE AGREEMENT
This Reconveyance Agreement is dated as of this ______ day of ____________, 2026, by
and between the City of Coldwater, a Michigan municipal corporation, of 1 Grand Street,
Coldwater, Michigan 49036 (the “City”), and Alliance Homebuilders, LLC, a Michigan limited
liability company, of 677 E. Chicago Road, Coldwater, Michigan 49036 (the “Developer”).
RECITALS
A. The City has given an option to the Developer to purchase certain real estate described
on Exhibit “A” attached hereto (the “Property”) pursuant to a schedule set forth in the Real Estate
Purchase Agreement for parcels on Wallace Lane, commonly known as Western Meadows, of
even date herewith between the City and Developer.
B. The Developer has agreed to construct single family dwellings on and adjacent to the
parcels of the Property (the “Improvements”) that the Developer purchases.
C. If the Developer does not construct the Improvements as set forth in this Agreement,
then Developer shall reconvey the Property to the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the transfer of the Property to the Developer and
the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
1.

Developer agrees, at its sole cost and expense, to complete construction of four (4) parcels,
with two parcels being completed each calendar year until completion. Complete
construction shall mean the completion of a habitable single family dwelling constructed
in accordance with state construction code and pursuant to a building permit obtained from
the City of Coldwater. If closing occurs after February 15th, the Purchaser will have until
the following year to complete construction of two parcels. Additionally, construction shall
not cease at any time for more than twelve months.

In the event that the Developer does not complete construction or ceases construction for
more than twelve months of the Improvements as defined above, then, the Developer shall
reconvey the uncomplete parcels to the City. Upon the request of the City, the Grantor will
provide a general warranty deed to the Property in form and substance acceptable to the
City evidencing the reconveyance of the Property.

During the construction of the Improvements, Developer will not place any additional liens
or encumbrances on the Property except as consented to by the City. In that regard, the
City agrees not to unreasonably withhold its consent to any construction loan financed with
a commercial bank or similar lender intended to fund the construction and development of
the Improvements. In such an event, the City will enter into a Subordination Agreement in
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the City, the City agrees to issue a letter acknowledging the release of the reconveyance
obligation of the Developer described herein.
This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto and shall be binding upon and
inure to the benefit of their successors and assigns.
This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the
State of Michigan.
This Agreement may only be modified or amended by a written agreement signed by
authorized representatives of the parties hereto.
WITNESS the following signatures as of the year and date first above written.

City:
CITY OF COLDWATER

Dated:

, 2026

By:
Its:

Dated:

, 2026

By:
Its:

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF BRANCH

Thomas Kramer
Mayor

Shauna Chávez
Clerk

)
) ss:
)

Acknowledged before me in Branch County, Michigan, on _____________, 2026, by
Thomas Kramer, Mayor, and Shauna Chávez, Clerk, of the City of Coldwater, a Michigan
municipal corporation, for and on behalf of said corporation.

Kathi J. Holt
Notary Public, Branch County, Michigan
acting in Branch County, Michigan
My commission expires: 12/14/2030

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Developer:
ALLIANCE HOMEBUILDERS, LLC

Dated:

By:
Its:

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF __________

Monica Lowder
Authorized agent

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) ss:
)

On this _____ day of ________________, 2026, before me, a Notary Public in and for said
County and State, personally appeared Monica Lowder, who acknowledged that she executed the
foregoing instrument as the Authorized Agent of Alliance Homebuilders, LLC, a Michigan limited
liability company, and that she was duly authorized to do so for the uses and purposes therein
expressed.

Notary Public Signature:
Printed Name:
Acting in
My commission expires:

Prepared by:
Amanda O’Boyle, Esq.
City Attorney
City of Coldwater
1 Grand Street
Coldwater, Michigan 49036
Phone: (517) 279-9501

County, Michigan
County, Michigan

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EXHIBIT A
Western Meadows – Wallace Lane parcels
Legal Descriptions

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CITY of COLDWATER
Henry L. Brown Municipal Building
One Grand Street
Coldwater, Michigan 49036
(517) 279-9501 www.coldwater.org

January 23, 2026
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City Hall – One Grand Street
Coldwater, Michigan
Re:

Proposed sale of vacant parcels on Wallace Lane to Green Development Ventures, LLC
Res. No. 26-06; Agreement. No. A26-02

Dear Mayor and City Council Members:
Attached is the proposed sale of five vacant parcels of land on Wallace Lane to Green Development
Ventures, LLC, for the purpose of building five single-family homes on the land. Please find attached draft
Purchase Agreement No. A26-02 and Resolution No. 26-06.
The offer is in the amount of $20,000 each for a total of $100,000. The City as seller will be required to extend
the water and wastewater to the parcel lines and the road.
Green Development Ventures, LLC, owned and operated by Allen Edwin Homes, have built several homes
in Coldwater and the surrounding area. Following a request for proposal Allen Edwin Homes was selected as a
bid winner to construct homes in the newly created Western Meadows development.
The City Charter requires that when public property is sold, the conveyance must remain on the table for 30
days for public inspection.
Staff is recommending that the City Council place the purchase offer on the table for 30 days. Due to the council’s
schedule, the regularly scheduled meeting after the 30-day time period at which the sale could be acted upon is
Monday March 9, 2026.
If you have any questions or I may be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Respectfully,

Keith Baker, AICP, CFM
City Manager
City of Coldwater
/kb LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL – Sale offer of Western Meadows parcels

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RESOLUTION NO. 26-06
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SALE OF WESTERN MEADOWS LAND
TO GREEN DEVELOPMENT VENTURES, LLC AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AGREEMENT NO. A26-02
Minutes of a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Coldwater, County of
Branch, State of Michigan (the “City”), held on March 9, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., prevailing Eastern
Time.
PRESENT:

Councilmembers:

ABSENT:

Councilmembers:

The following preamble and resolution were offered by Councilmember _________, and
seconded by Councilmember __________:
WHEREAS, the City of Coldwater (“City”) is authorized to sell its property as provided in
Michigan Public Act 279 of 1909, the Home Rule City Act, MCL 117.1 et seq. (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, the City is further authorized to manage and control its property by the Charter
of the City of Coldwater, at Chapter 2, Section 2.1; and
WHEREAS, the City purchased the property described in Sales Agreement, Agreement No.
A26-02 from Robert and Phyllis Rumsey on October 26, 2016, consisting of 14.518 acres, for
$95,818.80, and thereafter leased a portion for farming to Sexton Farms for several years; and
WHEREAS, the City has undertaken to prepare the property for further development
through the installation of a new public road and utility infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the City solicited bids for proposed single-family home construction in 2025
and Allen Edwin Homes was among two bid winners (Res. No. 25-13); and
WHEREAS, City staff recommends that the now vacant property described on the
attached Agreement should be sold and resume a taxable status; and
WHEREAS, the City has received an offer for five vacant parcels in the amount of $20,000
each from Green Development Ventures, LLC, who have stated the desire to build a home on
each site; and
WHEREAS, the property in question is not park or cemetery property and City Council
determines that the best use of the land is for housing; and
WHEREAS, City staff recommends that the Property, which is vacant, should be sold for
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WHEREAS, the City Council determines that the sale by Agreement No. A26-02 is in the
best interests of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Purchase Agreement, Agreement No. A26-02 was introduced at the City
Council meeting on January 26, 2026, and has been on file with the City Clerk for over 30 days
since its introduction in compliance with the Charter, Chapter 13 Section 13.3(2);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Coldwater City Council that the City shall sell
the real Property described in Agreement No. A26-02 to Green Development Ventures, LLC, for
a purchase price of $100,000 for five vacant parcels of land on the terms and conditions set forth
therein. The Mayor and the City Clerk are authorized to execute Agreement No. A26-02 and a
deed at closing thereunder on behalf of the City of Coldwater.
AYES: Councilmembers:
NAYS: Councilmembers:
RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED.

_________________________________
Shauna Chávez, City Clerk
City of Coldwater

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AGREEMENT NO. A26-02
REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR WALLACE LANE
BETWEEN THE CITY OF COLDWATER AND
GREEN DEVELOPMENT VENTURES, LLC
This REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made on
____________, 2026, by and between GREEN DEVELOPMENT VENTURES, LLC, a Michigan
limited liability company of 2186 E. Centre Ave., Portage, Michigan 49002 (“Purchaser”), and
CITY OF COLDWATER, a Michigan municipal corporation, of 1 Grand Street, Coldwater,
Michigan 49036 (“Seller”) as follows:
BACKGROUND
Seller owns nine (9) vacant parcels of land within the City of Coldwater, Branch County
that is commonly referred to as Western Meadows, as more specifically described herein. Seller
desires to sell, and Purchaser desires to purchase five (5) unplatted parcels (the “Parcels”), (the
“Land”). As appropriate, the Land will be referred to as the “Property.”
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL COVENANTS AND
CONDITIONS SET FORTH HEREIN THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1.
Property. Seller agrees to sell and Purchaser agrees to purchase five (5) unplatted
parcels located in the City of Coldwater, Branch County, State of Michigan as described on the
attached EXHIBITS A and B.
2.
Purchase Price. The Purchase Price for the Property shall be Twenty Thousand and
No/100ths ($20,000.00) Dollars per parcel for a total of One Hundred Thousand and No/100ths
($100,000.00) Dollars. The Purchase Price shall be delivered at a single closing in immediately
available funds subject to the terms and conditions stated in this Agreement. Purchaser’s
obligations under this Agreement are not contingent upon financing.
3.
Investigation Period; Right to Terminate. The “Investigation Period” shall expire
ninety (90) days following the date this Real Estate Purchase Agreement has been executed by
both parties (the “Effective date”). During the Investigation Period, Purchaser shall have the right
to have the Property inspected, surveyed, evaluated, analyzed, tested, appraised and/or assessed
for any matter whatsoever, including but not limited to, market value; soil conditions; location of
flood plains; presence of wetlands and necessary mitigation, if any; storm water drainage systems;
presence of environmental contamination; health and safety conditions; access to utilities; access
to public roads; zoning; compliance with laws, codes and ordinances and any other matter desired
by Purchaser. Seller hereby grants Purchaser and Purchaser’s agents, employees, representatives,
consultants, and contractors a nonexclusive license prior to closing, to enter and have access to the
Property for purposes of having such investigations performed and the right to discuss the Property
and the conditions related thereto with governmental authorities. Purchaser may choose to have

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Purchaser shall commence construction by

, 202__.

Purchaser shall complete construction by

, 202__.

Default and Remedies.

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Miscellaneous.
A.

TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE OF THIS AGREEMENT.

CITY OF COLDWATER
ATTN: City Manager
City Hall
1 Grand Street
Coldwater, MI 49036
E-mail: [email protected]

With a copy to:

City Attorney
City Hall
1 Grand Street
Coldwater, MI 49036
E-mail: [email protected]

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To Purchaser:

Green Development Ventures, LLC
ATTN: Brian Farkas
795 Clyde Ct., SW
Byron Center, Michigan 49315
E-mail: [email protected]

With a copy to:

Eric J. Guerin
2186 E. Centre Ave.
Portage, Michigan 49002
[email protected]

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date
first above written.

SELLER:
CITY OF COLDWATER

By: ________________________________
Thomas Kramer
Its:
Mayor

By:
Its:

Shauna Chávez
Clerk

PURCHASER:
GREEN DEVELOPMENT VENTURES, LLC

By:
Its:

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EXHIBIT A
Western Meadows – Wallace Lane parcels
Legal Descriptions

15 WALLACE LANE:
ALL THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 16, T6S, R6W, CITY OF
COLDWATER, BRANCH COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 16 AND RUNNING
THENCE S89°15'43"E, ALONG THE SECTION LINE AS MONUMENTED, 858.41 FEET;
THENCE S00°44'17"W, AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE SECTION LINE, 186.28 FEET TO A
CAPPED REBAR SET ON THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WALLACE LANE AND
THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THE BOUNDARY RUNS THENCE
S06°06'21"W 120.54 FEET TO A CAPPED REBAR SET; THENCE N89°18'06"W 64.23 FEET
TO A CAPPED REBAR SET; THENCE N00°37'20"E 120.00 FEET TO A CAPPED REBAR
SET ON THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WALLACE LANE; THENCE S89°18'06"E,
ALONG SAID LINE, 75.75 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
THIS PARCEL CONTAINS 8,399 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS.
SUBJECT TO ALL EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD.

18 WALLACE LANE:
ALL THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 16, T6S, R6W, CITY OF
COLDWATER, BRANCH COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 16 AND RUNNING
THENCE S89°15'43"E, ALONG THE SECTION LINE AS MONUMENTED, 770.62 FEET TO
A CAPPED REBAR SET AT THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THE
BOUNDARY RUNS THENCE S89°15'43"E, ALONG SAID LINE, 65.00 FEET TO A CAPPED
REBAR SET; THENCE S00°41'54"W 120.29 FEET TO A CAPPED REBAR SET ON THE
NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WALLACE LANE; THENCE N89°18'06"W, ALONG
SAID LINE, 65.00 FEET TO A CAPPED REBAR SET; THENCE N00°41'54"E 120.34 FEET
TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
THIS PARCEL CONTAINS 7,820 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS.
SUBJECT TO ALL EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD.

19 WALLACE LANE:
ALL THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 16, T6S, R6W, CITY OF
COLDWATER, BRANCH COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 16 AND RUNNING
THENCE S89°15'43"E, ALONG THE SECTION LINE AS MONUMENTED, 782.66 FEET;
THENCE S00°44'17"W, AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE SECTION LINE, 186.33 FEET TO A
CAPPED REBAR SET ON THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WALLACE LANE AND
THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THE BOUNDARY RUNS THENCE
S00°37'20"W 120.00 FEET TO A CAPPED REBAR SET; THENCE N89°18'06"W 84.11 FEET

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TO A CAPPED REBAR SET; THENCE N00°41'55"E 120.00 FEET TO A CAPPED REBAR
SET ON THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WALLACE LANE; THENCE S89°18'06"E,
ALONG SAID LINE, 83.95 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
THIS PARCEL CONTAINS 10,084 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS.
SUBJECT TO ALL EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD.

22 WALLACE LANE:
ALL THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 16, T6S, R6W, CITY OF
COLDWATER, BRANCH COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 16 AND RUNNING
THENCE S89°15'43"E, ALONG THE SECTION LINE AS MONUMENTED, 705.62 FEET TO
A CAPPED REBAR SET AT THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THE
BOUNDARY RUNS THENCE S89°15'43"E, ALONG SAID LINE, 65.00 FEET TO A CAPPED
REBAR SET; THENCE S00°41'54"W 120.34 FEET TO A CAPPED REBAR SET ON THE
NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WALLACE LANE; THENCE N89°18'06"W, ALONG
SAID LINE, 65.00 FEET TO A CAPPED REBAR SET; THENCE N00°41'54"E 120.38 FEET
TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
THIS PARCEL CONTAINS 7,823 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS.
SUBJECT TO ALL EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD.

26 WALLACE LANE:
ALL THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 16, T6S, R6W, CITY OF
COLDWATER, BRANCH COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 16 AND RUNNING
THENCE S89°15'43"E, ALONG THE SECTION LINE AS MONUMENTED, 489.74 FEET TO
A CAPPED REBAR SET AT THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THE
BOUNDARY RUNS THENCE S89°15'43"E, ALONG SAID LINE, 215.88 FEET TO A
CAPPED REBAR SET; THENCE S00°41'54"W 120.38 FEET TO A CAPPED REBAR SET ON
THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WALLACE LANE; THENCE N89°18'06"W, ALONG
SAID LINE, 15.04 FEET TO A CAPPED REBAR SET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY,
ALONG SAID LINE, ALONG A 58.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT, AN ARC
LENGTH OF 42.10 FEET WITH A DELTA ANGLE OF 41°35'16" AND A CHORD OF
S69°54'15"W 41.18 FEET TO A CAPPED REBAR SET; THENCE N49°31'28"W 211.24 FEET
TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
THIS PARCEL CONTAINS 17,584 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS.
SUBJECT TO ALL EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD.

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EXHIBIT B
City of Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan
Maps and Surveys

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EXHIBIT C

RECONVEYANCE AGREEMENT
This Reconveyance Agreement is dated as of this ______ day of ____________, 2026, by
and between the City of Coldwater, a Michigan municipal corporation, of 1 Grand Street,
Coldwater, Michigan 49036 (the “City”), and Green Development Ventures, LLC, a Michigan
limited liability company, of 795 Clyde Ct., SW, Byron Center, Michigan 49315 (the
“Developer”).
RECITALS
A. The City has given an option to the Developer to purchase certain real estate described
on Exhibit “A” attached hereto (the “Property”) pursuant to a schedule set forth in the Real Estate
Purchase Agreement for parcels on Wallace Lane, commonly known as Western Meadows, of
even date herewith between the City and Developer.
B. The Developer has agreed to construct single family dwellings on and adjacent to the
parcels of the Property (the “Improvements”) that the Developer purchases.
C. If the Developer does not construct the Improvements as set forth in this Agreement,
then Developer shall reconvey the Property to the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the transfer of the Property to the Developer and
the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
1.

Developer agrees, at its sole cost and expense, to complete construction of five (5) parcels,
with two parcels being completed each calendar year until completion. Complete
construction shall mean the completion of a habitable single family dwelling constructed
in accordance with state construction code and pursuant to a building permit obtained from
the City of Coldwater. If closing occurs after February 15th, the Purchaser will have until
the following year to complete construction of two parcels. Additionally, construction shall
not cease at any time for more than twelve months.

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form and satisfactory to such lender. Upon completion of the Improvements satisfactory to
the City, the City agrees to issue a letter acknowledging the release of the reconveyance
obligation of the Developer described herein.
This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto and shall be binding upon and
inure to the benefit of their successors and assigns.
This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the
State of Michigan.
This Agreement may only be modified or amended by a written agreement signed by
authorized representatives of the parties hereto.
WITNESS the following signatures as of the year and date first above written.

City:
CITY OF COLDWATER

Dated:

, 2026

By:
Its:

Dated:

, 2026

By:
Its:

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF BRANCH

Thomas Kramer
Mayor

Shauna Chávez
Clerk

)
) ss:
)

Kathi J. Holt
Notary Public, Branch County, Michigan
acting in Branch County, Michigan
My commission expires: 12/14/2030

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Developer:
GREEN DEVELOPMENT VENTURES, LLC

Dated:

By:
Its:

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF __________

)
) ss:
)

On this _____ day of ________________, 2026, before me, a Notary Public in and for said
County and State, personally appeared _______________, who acknowledged that he executed the
foregoing instrument as the _____________ of Green Development Ventures, LLC, a Michigan
limited liability company, and that he was duly authorized to do so for the uses and purposes therein
expressed.

Notary Public Signature:
Printed Name:
Acting in
My commission expires:

Prepared by:
Amanda O’Boyle, Esq.
City Attorney
City of Coldwater
1 Grand Street
Coldwater, Michigan 49036
Phone: (517) 279-9501

County, Michigan
County, Michigan

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EXHIBIT A
Western Meadows – Wallace Lane parcels
Legal Descriptions

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SET ON THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WALLACE LANE; THENCE S89°18'06"E,
ALONG SAID LINE, 83.95 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
THIS PARCEL CONTAINS 10,084 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS.
SUBJECT TO ALL EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD.

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TO:

Honorable Mayor and City Council

FROM:

Samantha Albright, City Assessor/NSD Director

DATE:

January 26, 2026

RE:

Policy amendment Application for Poverty Exemptions

Background: In accordance with MCL 211.7u the local legislative body shall establish an
application process to provide for a property tax exemption for persons who, by reason of poverty
are unable to contribute toward public charges.
Previously, the City of Coldwater required an application with substantiating documentation,
which was provided for by Policy No. P21-01 Application for Poverty Exemption. Recent
legislative revisions necessitates that the City update this policy to conform to current standards
and requirements.
Highlights of some of the changes include:
Specifics for Asset Guidelines
Specifics for Income Guidelines
Specifies documentation required to file
Reduction Calculations
Provision for whole or partial exemptions (now includes 75%)
Please see the attached resolution and amended application process which provides for updated
revisions.
It is therefore requested that Council review the proposed amendments to the Application for
Poverty Exemption process and consider adoption of Resolution No. 26-09 and approval of
amended Policy No. P21-01.
Respectfully

Samantha Albright, MAAO
Assessor/Neighborhood Services Director
City of Coldwater

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RESOLUTION NO. 26-09
A RESOLUTION TO AMEND POLICY AND GUIDELINES
FOR APPLICANTS REQUESTING POVERTY EXEMPTIONS

Minutes of a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Coldwater, County of
Branch, State of Michigan (the “City”), held on January 26, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., prevailing Eastern
Time.
PRESENT:

Councilmembers:

ABSENT:

Councilmembers:

_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________

The following preamble and resolution were offered by Councilmember _________, and
seconded by Councilmember __________:
WHEREAS, the General Property Tax Act, specifically section MCL 211.7u, states that the
principal residence of persons who, in the judgment of the board of review, by reason of poverty,
are unable to contribute to the public charges are eligible for exemption in whole or part from
taxation under the General Property Tax Act; and
WHEREAS, a municipality must adopt guidelines that specify the total household income
levels used to approve or deny poverty exemptions. The adopted income levels shall not be set
lower than the federal poverty guidelines published in the prior calendar year in the Federal
Register by the United States Department of Health and Human Services; and
WHEREAS, a municipality must include an asset test which must clearly state the
maximum value of assets allowable to be eligible for the poverty exemption. This means that the
guidelines must state a total dollar limit, and the value of all assets cannot exceed that amount;
and
WHEREAS, PA 253 of 2020 made changes regarding the granting of full or partial poverty
exemptions. MCL211.7u(5) provides that if an applicant meets all eligibility requirements, the
Board shall grant the poverty exemption, in whole or in part, as follows: a full exemption equal
to 100% reduction in taxable value for the year in which the exemption is granted; or a partial
exemption equal to 75% reduction in taxable value for the year in which the exemption is
granted; or a partial exemption equal to 50% reduction in taxable value for the year in which the
exemption is granted; or a partial exemption equal to 25% reduction in taxable value for the year
in which the exemption is granted. No other methods of calculating taxable value may be used
except for the percentage reductions specifically authorized by statute, or any other percentage
reduction approved by the State Tax Commission. If any other percentage reduction other than

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what is stated in MCL211.7u(5), local assessing units must obtain approval by filing Form 5738,
Request for Approval of Percentage Reduction in Taxable Value for Poverty Exemptions Under
MCL 211.7u with the State Tax Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to MCL 211.7u, the Coldwater City Council
of Coldwater, Branch County, shall adopt guidelines that specify total household income that
align with US Department of Health and Human Services on an annual basis, adopt guidelines for
an asset test that clearly state the maximum value allowed, adopt ability to grant full or partial
exemptions ranging from 100%, 75%, 50% and 25%, and if requesting any other percentage
reduction, form 5738 must be filed with the State Tax Commission.
FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to MCL 211.7u hereby amends Policy No. P21-01 - Policy
and Guidelines for Applicants Requesting Poverty Exemption for the City of Coldwater as
attached.
AYES: Councilmembers: _____________________________________________
NAYS: Councilmembers: _____________________________________________
RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED.
_________________________________
Shauna Chávez, City Clerk
City of Coldwater
I, Shauna Chávez, the City Clerk of the City of Coldwater, hereby certify that the foregoing
is a true and complete copy of a resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Coldwater,
County of Branch, State of Michigan, at a regular meeting held on January 26, 2026, and that said
meeting was conducted and public notice of said meeting was given pursuant to and in full
compliance with the Open Meetings Act, being Act 267, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as
amended and that the minutes of said meeting were kept and will be or have been made
available as required by said Act.

_________________________________
Shauna Chávez, City Clerk
City of Coldwater

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Adopted: February 22, 2021
Amended: January 26, 2026
POLICY NO. P21-01

CITY OF COLDWATER
Assessor’s Office
One Grand St.
Coldwater, MI 49036

Policy and Guidelines
For Applicants Requesting Poverty Exemptions
____________________________________________________________
1. All applicants must obtain and fill out the attached application (5737). The application
and all requested documents must be given to the Assessor prior to the Board of
Review.
❑
❑
❑

March 1st for March Board of Review
By July 1st for July Board of Review
By December 1st for December Board of Review

2. Applicants must own and occupy the property for which the exemption is requested.
The Principal Residence Exemption must have been filed for the residence. Form 5739
must be completed with accompanying documentation.
3. Applicants cannot be considered for exemption if their total household gross income
exceeds the Federal Poverty Guidelines as defined and determined annually by the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services (Exhibit A). Income is from all occupants
of your home.
4. Total assets for the household may not exceed $15,000. The following assets are
excluded from this limit (Exhibit C):
❑
❑
❑
❑

Applicant’s principal residence property.
Applicant’s household personal property.
One vehicle used for personal transportation and titled to a member of the
household.
Assets not accessible by the applicant, co-owner or any member of the applicant’s
household.

5. The Board of Review will consider all revenue and non-revenue producing assets of
the owner, co-owner, and all members of the household. Any attempt to hide and/or
shift income and/or assets to another person, business or corporation may be grounds
for denial.
6. If the application is incomplete or you do not provide copies of the required financial
documents, it may deem the applicant ineligible for an exemption. Please do not submit
originals of supporting documentation as we must keep these for our records and cannot
return them.
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Adopted: February 22, 2021
Amended: January 26, 2026
7. Applicants must produce a driver’s license or other acceptable identification if asked
by the Board of Review. Applicants must also produce a deed, land contract or other
proof of property ownership to the Board of Review.
8. Exemptions once granted may remain in effect for up to three (3) years for persons who
receive a fixed income solely from public assistance that is not subject to significant
annual increases. A person who receives an extended exemption must file an affidavit
rescinding the exemption with the local assessor within 45 days after: 1) ceasing to own
and occupy the property as a principal residence; or, 2) a change in household assets or
income that defeats eligibility for the exemption. Failure to file rescission paperwork
is subject to correction as outlined in MCL 211.7u(6)(b).
9. If an applicant meets all eligibility requirements in statue, the Board of Review shall
grant a full exemption equal to 100% reduction in taxable value OR a partial exemption
equal to a 25%, 50% or 75% reduction in taxable value OR any other percentage
reduction in taxable value approved by filing form 5738 with the State Tax Commission
(Exhibit B).
10. The Board of Review will review applications. The applicant must appear before the
Board of Review by making an appointment. Please call the Assessor’s Office at 517279-6932 to make an appointment.
11. All applications will be evaluated based on data and statements given to the Board by
the Applicant. The Board can also use information gathered from any other source.
12. The Board shall follow the policy and guidelines established by the City of Coldwater
Council in granting or denying an exemption.
13. Applicants may be subject to investigation of their entire financial and property records
by the City. This would be done to verify information given or statements made to the
Board of Review or Assessor in regard to the poverty application.
14. Applicants will be sent a written notice of the Board’s final decision. An Applicant may
appeal the Board’s decision to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. An assessor may also appeal
the Board’s decision. Appeals must be filed with the Tribunal within 30 days of the
Board’s final decision.

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Adopted: February 22, 2021
Amended: January 26, 2026
Income Guidelines
Used in the Determination of Poverty Exemption
Exhibit A
Local governing bodies are required to adopt guidelines that set income levels for their poverty
exemptions and those income levels shall not be set lower by a City or Township than the Federal
poverty guidelines updated annually by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This
means, for example, that the income level for a household of three (3) persons shall not be set
lower than $26,650 which is the amount shown on the following chart for a family of three (3)
persons. The income level for a family of three (3) persons may be set higher than $26,650.
Below are the Federal poverty guidelines for 2025, which are updated annually in the Federal
Register by the US Department of Health and Human Services. The City of Coldwater will follow
the guidelines set forth every year for establishing poverty exemptions on a yearly basis for
assessment purposes:
Size of Family Unit
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
For each Additional person

Poverty Guidelines
$15,650
$21,150
$26,650
$32,150
$37,650
$43,150
$48,650
$54,150
$5,500

Income greater than what is stated above, per household size, will result in a denial of the
poverty exemption claim, even if the applicant meets the asset limit. The Board of Review may
deny any application if income is not properly identified.
The income guidelines shall include the specific income for the person claiming the
exemption and all persons living in the principal residence.
Income considered may include but is not limited to the following:
•
•
•
•
•
•

Money, wages, salaries before deductions, and regular contributions from person not living
in the residence
Net receipts from self-employment
Regular payments from social security, railroad retirement, unemployment, worker’s
compensation, veterans’ payments, public assistance and supplemental security income
Alimony, child support, military family allotments
College or university scholarships, grants, fellowships and assistantships
Dividends, interest, and net income from rentals, royalties, estates, trusts, gambling or
lottery winnings
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Adopted: February 22, 2021
Amended: January 26, 2026

Reduction Calculation
Exhibit B
PA253 of 2020 and PA191 of 2023 amended MCL 211.7u relating to poverty exemptions. These
acts list the specific percentage reduction in taxable value that may be used by the Board of Review
in granting poverty exemptions. No other method of calculating taxable value may be utilized,
except for those percentage reductions specifically authorized in statute (see below), or any other
percentage reduction approved by the State Tax Commission.
The Board of Review shall follow the adopted Policy of the local assessing unit in granting or
denying an exemption under MCL 211.7u. If a person claiming an exemption under this section is
qualified under the eligibility requirements (see Policy), the Board of Review shall grant the
exemption in whole or in part as follows: a full exemption equal to 100% reduction in taxable
value for the tax year in which the exemption is granted or a partial exemption equal to a 75%,
50% or 25% reduction in taxable value for the tax year in which the exemption is granted. If
requesting a reduction that defers from the specified percentages, form 5738 must be filed with the
State Tax Commission.

Household
Size

Income
(Federal
Limit)

100% TV
Exemption
Income:

75% TV
Exemption
Income:

50% TV
Exemption
Income:

25% TV
Exemption Income:

$15,650

$0 - $3,912

$3,913 - $7,825

$7,826 - $11,737

$11,738 - $15,650

$21,150

$0 - $5,287

$5,288 - $10,575

$10,576 - $15,862

$15,863 - $ 21,150

$26,650

$0 - $6,662

$6,663 - $13,325

$13,326 - $19,987

$19,988 - $26,650

$32,150

$0 - $8,037

$8,038 - $16,075

$16,076 - $24,112

$21,113 - $32,150

$37,650

$0 - $9,412

$9,413 - $18,825

$18,826 - $28,237

$28,238 - $37,650

$43,150

$0 - $10,787

$10,788 - $21,575

$21,576 - $32,362

$32,363 - $43,150

$48,650

$0 - $12,162

$12,163 - $24,325

$24,326 - $36,487

$36,488 - $48,650

$54,150

$0 - $13,537

$13,538 - $27,075

$27,076 - $40,612

$40,613 - $54,150

*Additional person $5,500
Failure to meet the income requirements, asset requirements, or submission of an
incomplete application will result in a denial of the poverty exemption.

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Adopted: February 22, 2021
Amended: January 26, 2026

Asset Guidelines
Used in the Determination of Poverty Exemptions
Exhibit C
As required by PA 390 of 1994, all guidelines for poverty exemption as established by the
governing body of the local assessing unit SHALL include an asset level test. The purpose of an
asset test is to determine the resources available (cash and non-cash fixed assets and property that
could be converted to cash) that could be used to pay property taxes in the year the poverty
exemption is filed.
The following asset test shall apply to all applications for poverty exemption:
•

The applicants shall not have a total value of cash and other non-cash assets in excess of
$15,000.

Assets greater than what is stated above will result in denial of the poverty exemption claim, even
if the applicant meets the income limit. The Board of Review may deny any application if the
assets are not properly identified.
Cash or other non-cash assets considered may include but are not limited to the following:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Bank accounts
Stocks and bonds, pensions, IRAs and other investment accounts
Withdrawals of bank deposits and borrowed money
Gifts, loans, lump-sum inheritances and one-time insurance payments
Money received from the sale of property such as stocks, bonds, a house or a car
Second home, rental property, or building/property other than the primary residence
Excess or vacant land
Secondary/extra automobiles or recreational vehicles such as campers, motor-homes,
boats, ATVs, snowmobile or motorcycles
Jewelry, antiques or artwork

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Adopted: February 22, 2021
Amended: January 26, 2026
Poverty Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, a person shall do all the following on an annual basis:
MUST FILE ALL BELOW FORMS
1. Form 5737 – Application
2. Form 5739 – Affirmation of Ownership & Occupancy
3. Form 4988 – If not filing income taxes
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Be an owner of and occupy as a homestead the property for which the exemption
is being requested
Federal and State Income Tax return for all persons in the homestead, including
any property tax credit returns filed in the immediately preceding year or in the
current year
If not filing Income Tax, return signed additional paperwork Michigan
Department of Treasury Form 4988
Produce a valid Driver’s License or other form of identification
Produce a deed, land contract, or other evidence to support ownership of property
the exemption is being requested for
Meet the Federal poverty income standards as defined and determined by the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services annually
Produce all records of income (Social Security, paystubs, unemployment, etc.)
Produce all records of expenses (utility bills, payments, etc.)
Produce any and all bank statements (savings accounts, checking accounts, savings
bonds, etc.)
Produce any and all net receipts from self-employment
All property owners interest income (any owners – children, life estate any/or all
interest)
Produce all alimony, child support, public assistance and Veterans payments
Produce all College or University scholarships or grants
Mortgage statement
List of regular contributions OR gifts or loans from persons not living within the
homestead property that exemption is being requested
List of current value of other property currently owned by applicant (vacant land,
second home, rental property, etc.)
Any additional eligibility requirements as determined by the City of Coldwater
Board of Review

This application is giving permission to a personal inspection by the Assessor and or Board
of Review member or supervisor to verify information submitted or statements made to the
Assessor, Board of Review or Supervisor in regard to the Poverty application deemed
accurate.

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Adopted: February 22, 2021
Amended: January 26, 2026

Application Certification

Applicants, please initial each applicable statement:

I/We have received a copy of and understand the City of Coldwater Policy No. 21-01, as
amended, detailing the Poverty Exemption Policy and Guidelines.
I/We understand my/our application and all required attached documentation is examined
by the Board of Review at an open meeting and may be further discussed by the City of Coldwater
Assessing Department staff or designated agent, Board of Review, Michigan Tax Tribunal.
I/We declare that the statements made herein are complete, true, and correct to the best of
my/our knowledge.
I/We also understand that this application will be DENIED if the information contained
within is found to be false or incomplete.

Applicant Signature:

Date:

Spouse/Co-Owner Signature:

Date:

Name of preparer if other than applicant:
(please print)

Below for Department use only

Received by

Date

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CITY of COLDWATER
Henry L. Brown Municipal Building
One Grand Street
Coldwater, Michigan 49036
(517) 279-9501 www.coldwater.org

January 23, 2026
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City Hall – One Grand Street
Coldwater, Michigan
Re: Resolution No. 26-08 – State of Michigan July 4th Fireworks Application
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
For many years, the Coldwater Noon Club and Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Club promoted the annual
community July 4th fireworks event and held fundraising activities to offset the cost of the annual fireworks
display.
In 2023, the City took over the contract and liability insurance coverage for the annual fireworks display. Staff
has confirmed with the City’s liability insurance carrier that managing the contract for the fireworks display does
not add any additional cost or risk from what is currently covered by the City’s policy since the display is
conducted from Heritage Park.
The City’s Police, Fire and Municipal Services departments continue to provide public safety and logistical
support for the event. The total cost of the display in 2026 to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States
would be in the amount of $24,000. The Coldwater Noon Club, Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Club and
Coldwater Board of Public Utilities have each pledged $6,000 toward the cost of the display.
Therefore, staff is recommending that the City of Coldwater Council consider adoption of Resolution No. 26-08
approving the application Agreement No. A26-04 to the State of Michigan to perform a fireworks display
conducted by Pyrotecnico Fireworks, Inc. under the supervision and direction of the City of Coldwater,
authorizes a contribution of $6,000 toward the expense of the planned display and authorizes the City Manager
and Clerk to execute required documents.
If you have any questions or I may be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you.

Keith Baker, AICP, CFM
City Manager
City of Coldwater
/kb

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RESOLUTION NO. 26-08
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE STATE OF MICHIGAN
APPLICATION AGREEMENT NO. A26-04
TO CONDUCT FIREWORKS DISPLAY ON JULY 4, 2026
Minutes of a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Coldwater, County of
Branch, State of Michigan (the “City”), held on January 26, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., prevailing Eastern
Time.
PRESENT:

Councilmembers:

ABSENT:

Councilmembers:

_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________

The following preamble and resolution were offered by Councilmember _________, and
seconded by Councilmember __________:
WHEREAS, the Coldwater Noon Club and Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Club have
promoted the annual community July 4th fireworks event and held fundraising activities to offset
the cost of the annual fireworks display; and
WHEREAS, the Coldwater Noon Club, Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Club and
Coldwater Board of Public Utilities have each pledged $6,000 toward the cost of the 2026
fireworks display to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States; and
WHEREAS, the City’s contribution toward the cost of the annual fireworks display would
be $6,000 and all necessary liability coverage; and
WHEREAS, the City of Coldwater Council supports the annual July 4th fireworks display for
its residents; and
WHEREAS, an application to conduct a fireworks display is required by the State of
Michigan and the City of Coldwater has contracted with Pyrotecnico Fireworks, Inc. to perform
the display;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Coldwater Council hereby adopts
Resolution No. 26-08 approving the application Agreement No. A26-04 to the State of Michigan
to conduct a fireworks display under the supervision and direction of the City of Coldwater and
authorizes the City Manager and Clerk to execute required documents.
AYES: Councilmembers:
NAYS: Councilmembers:

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RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED.
_________________________________
Shauna Chávez, City Clerk
City of Coldwater
I, Shauna Chávez, the City Clerk of the City of Coldwater, hereby certify that the foregoing
is a true and complete copy of a resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Coldwater,
County of Branch, State of Michigan, at a regular meeting held on January 26, 2026, and that said
meeting was conducted and public notice of said meeting was given pursuant to and in full
compliance with the Open Meetings Act, being Act 267, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as
amended and that the minutes of said meeting were kept and will be or have been made
available as required by said Act.
_________________________________
Shauna Chávez, City Clerk
City of Coldwater

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AGREEMENT NO. A26-04

Authority:

The LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY, VILLAGE OR TOWNSHIP BOARD will not discriminate against any individual
or group because of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, marital status, disability, or political beliefs. If you
need assistance with reading, writing, hearing, etc., under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you may make your
needs known to this Legislative Body of City, Village or Township Board.

2011 PA 256

TYPE OF PERMIT(S) (Select all applicable boxes)
Agricultural or Wildlife Fireworks

Articles Pyrotechnic

Public Display

Private Display

Display Fireworks

Special Effects Manufactured for Outdoor Pest Control or Agricultural Purposes
NAME OF APPLICANT

ADDRESS OF APPLICANT

Pyrotecnico Fireworks, Inc.

299 Wilson Rd, New Castle, PA 16101

NAME OF PERSON OR RESIDENT AGENT REPRESENTING
CORPORATION, LLC, DBA OR OTHER

ADDRESS PERSON OR RESIDENT AGENT REPRESENTING CORPORATION, LLC, DBA OR OTHER

Stephen Vitale

299 Wilson Rd, New Castle, PA 16101

IF A NON-RESIDENT APPLICANT (LIST NAME OF MICHIGAN ATTORNEY
OR MICHIGAN RESIDENT AGENT)

ADDRESS (MICHIGAN ATTORNEY OR MICHIGAN RESIDENT
AGENT)

Michael Falk

4369 E Summit Woods Dr NE, Rockford, MI 49341 616.427.0377

NAME OF PYROTECHNIC OPERATOR

ADDRESS OF PYROTECHNIC OPERATOR

Chris Kutzli

4369 E Summit Woods Dr NE, Rockford, MI 49341

NO. YEARS EXPERIENCE

NO. DISPLAYS

WHERE

6 years

30+ displays

Michigan

AGE OF APPLICANT 18 YEARS OR OLDER
X YES
NO

TELEPHONE NUMBER

AGE OF PYROTECHNIC OPERATOR 18 YEARS OR
OLDER
X YES
NO

NAME OF ASSISTANT

ADDRESS OF ASSISTANT

AGE OF ASSISTANT 18 YEARS OR OLDER

Mark Stephens

4369 E Summit Woods Dr NE, Rockford, MI 49341 X YES

NAME OF OTHER ASSISTANT

ADDRESS OF OTHER ASSISTANT

Gordon DeVries

4369 E Summit Woods Dr NE, Rockford, MI 49341 X YES

AGE OF OTHER ASSISTANT 18 YEARS OR OLDER
NO

EXACT LOCATION OF PROPOSED DISPLAY

Heritage Park, 1776 Heritage Park Dr., Coldwater MI 49032
DATE OF PROPOSED DISPLAY

TIME OF PROPOSED DISPLAY

July 4, 2026

Approx 10:15 pm

MANNER AND PLACE OF STORAGE, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF LOCAL FIRE AUTHORITIES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 1123, 1124 & 1126 AND OTHER STATE OR FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
PROVIDE PROOF OF PROPER LICENSING OR PERMITTING BY STATE OR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

No storage necessary, delivered on date of display

AMOUNT OF BOND OR INSURANCE (TO BE SET BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT) NAME OF BONDING CORPORATION OR INSURANCE COMPANY

$10,000,000.00

Acrisure Great Lakes Partners Insurance Services

ADDRESS OF BONDING CORPORATION OR INSURANCE COMPANY

223 West Grand River Ave #1, Howell MI 48843
NUMBER OF FIREWORKS

Approximately 1800

SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

KIND OF FIREWORKS TO BE DISPLAYED (Please provide additional pages as needed)

Aerial display shells ranging in size from 2 inches to 6 inches in diameter

DATE

January 20, 2026

BFS-417 (Rev 01/24)

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Bureau of Fire Services
P.O. Box 30700
Lansing, MI 48909
(517) 241-8847
Authority:
1988 PA 358
Compliance: Voluntary
Penalty:
Permit will not be issued

The Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth will not discriminate against any individual or group because or
race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, material status, disability, or political beliefs. If you need assistance with
reading, writing, hearing, etc., under the American with Disabilities Ace, you may make your needs known to this agency.

This permit is not transferable. It authorizes the resident wholesale dealer or jobber named below to have
in his or her possession fireworks of any type, for sale only to holders of permits for public display or
agriculture control.

Issued To

Age (18 or over)

Pyrotecnico Fireworks, Inc.

Yes

Address

4369 E Summit Woods Dr NE, Rockford, MI 49341
Name of Organization, Group, Firm, or Corporation

City of Coldwater, MI
Address

1 Grand Street, Coldwater MI 49036
Number and Types of Fireworks

Approximately 1800 aerial display shells ranging in size from 2 inches to 6 inches in diameter.

Exact Location of Display

Heritage Park, 1776 Heritage Park Dr., Coldwater MI 49032
City, Village, Township

Date

Time

City of Coldwater, MI

July 4, 2026

Approx 10:15 pm

Bond or Insurance Filed?

Amount

Yes

$10,000,000.00

Issued by action of the Legislative Body of the

X City

Village

Coldwater
26th day of ___________,
January
Township of _________________________
on the _____
2026
(Name of City, Village, Township)

____________________________________________________________________________

Keith Baker, City Manager(Signature and Title of Legislative Body Representative)

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BFS-417 (Rev 01/24)

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Instructions for Application for Fireworks Other Than Consumer or Low Impact
Applications shall be submitted to the legislative body of a city, village or township board. A permit may be issued as a result of
official action by the legislative body. A permit shall be valid only for use within the limits of the jurisdiction of the legislative body of a
city, village or township board.
1.

Type of Permit – check all boxes that may apply to the type of permit needed. You may select several permit types
depending on your fireworks display. You may check with your legislative body of a city, village or township board for
assistance when making your selection. Please review the following definitions to determine which type of permit to select:
•
•
•
•

•
•

Agricultural or Wildlife Fireworks – devices distributed to farmers, ranchers, and growers through a
wildlife management program administered by the US Department of Interior or Michigan DNR.
Articles Pyrotechnic – 1.4G fireworks for professional use only that is classified as UN0431 or UN0432.
Display Fireworks – 1.3G fireworks for professional use only
Special Effects Manufactured for Outdoor Pest Control or Agricultural Purposes – devices with a
combination of chemical elements or compounds capable of burning independently of the oxygen of
the atmosphere and designed and intended to produce an audible, visual, mechanical or thermal effect
for pest or animal control.
Public Display – a fireworks display that is open to all persons for viewing.
Private Display – a fireworks display that is not open to the general public for viewing.

Name of applicant – list the name of the applicant. The applicant may be a person representing an organization, group, firm
or corporation, or self. If the applicant is also the operator, enter the same name in the operator’s section.

Address of applicant – complete the address of the applicant; include the street address, city, state and zip code.

Name of person or resident agent representing corporation, LLC, DBA or other – list the name of the person or resident
agent that represents the corporation, LLC, DBA or other.

Address of person or resident agent that represents the corporation, LLC, DBA or other – list the address of the person or
resident agent representing the corporation, LLC, DBA or other.

Non-resident applicant – list the name of the non-resident applicant. A non-resident applicant shall appoint a Michigan
attorney or Michigan resident agent in writing to be the applicant’s legal representative upon whom all service of process in
any action or proceeding may be served.

Name of pyrotechnic operator – list the name of the pyrotechnic operator. The pyrotechnic operator is the person in charge
of the display. The legislative body of a city, village or township board shall rule on the competency and qualifications of the
operator before granting a permit and may require an affidavit from the applicant as to the operator’s experience, former
pyrotechnic accidents, criminal record, sobriety, etc.

Address of pyrotechnic operator – list the address of the pyrotechnic operator; include the street address, city, state and zip
code.

Age of the pyrotechnic operator – list the age of the pyrotechnic operator; the operator must be 18 years of age or older.

10. Name of assistant – list the name of the assistant to the pyrotechnic operator;
11. Address of assistant – list the address of the assistant; include the street address, city, state and zip code. If there is more
than one assistant, please list additional assistants on a separate sheet and include the address and age of those additional
assistants.
12. Age of assistant – list the age of the assistant to the pyrotechnic operator; the assistant must be 18 years or older.
13. Name of other assistant – list the name of other assistant to the pyrotechnic operator.
14. Age of other assistant – list the age of the assistant to the pyrotechnic operator; the assistant must be 18 years or older.
15. Exact location of proposed display – list the address of the exact location of the proposed fireworks display.
16. Date of proposed display – indicate the date of the proposed fireworks display; only one display date can be used per
application.
17. Time of proposed display – indicate the time of the proposed fireworks display.
18. Manner and place of storage - indicate the manner and place of storage within the legislative body of a city, village or
township board of fireworks that are ready for display, just prior to the display in the area of exhibition. The legislative body
of a city, village or township board shall obtain approval from the local fire authorities of the manner and place of storage
before any permit is issued.
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BFS-417 (Rev 01/24)

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19. Amount of bond or insurance - the issuing legislative body of a city, village or township board shall set the amount of and
proof of bond or insurance for the protection of the public to satisfy claims for damages to property or personal injuries
arising out of any act or omission on the part of the person, firm or corporation, or any agent or employee of the applicant.
The applicant shall assure the bond or insurance required is provided.
20. Name of bonding corporation or insurance company – provide the name of the bonding corporation or insurance company
for which the bond was issued through.
21. Address of bonding corporation or insurance company – list the address of the bonding corporation or insurance company;
include the street address, city, state and zip code.
22. Number of fireworks and kind of fireworks to be displayed– indicate the total amount of fireworks proposed for the display or
use and a description of the type of fireworks for display; such as 10 aerial bombs, 30 aerial rocket bursts, etc.
23. The application is valid for the calendar year in which the application was received and permit was issued.
24. Permit fees shall be established by the legislative body of a city, village or township board and shall be submitted to and
retained by legislative body of a city, village or township board.
25. Permitting will be in compliance with the Michigan Fireworks Safety Act, PA 256 of 2011, MCL 28.466, Section 16.
26. Mail the application to the legislative body of a city, village or township board within the location jurisdiction of the
display. DO NOT mail the application to the Bureau of Fire Services (BFS). If mailed to the BFS, it will be returned to the
sender.

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BFS-417 (Rev 01/24)

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DATE (MM/DD/YYYY)

CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE

12/11/2025

THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS
CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES
BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.
IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to
the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the
certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).
CONTACT
NAME:
PHONE
(A/C, No, Ext): 216-658-7100
E-MAIL
ADDRESS: [email protected]

PRODUCER

Acrisure Great Lakes Partners Insurance Services
223 West Grand River Ave #1
Howell MI 48843

FAX
(A/C, No): 216-658-7101

INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE

NAIC #

INSURER A : Constitution Insurance Company

2299

INSURED

Pyrotecnico Fireworks Inc.
P.O. Box 149
299 Wilson Road
New Castle PA 16103

INSURER B : Texas Insurance Company

32190
16543

INSURER C : Continental Indemnity Company

28258

INSURER D : Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE

7617
1340041

INSURER E : HDI GLOBAL SPECIALTY SE
INSURER F :

CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 635606921

COVERAGES

REVISION NUMBER:

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD
INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS,
EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
INSR
LTR

TYPE OF INSURANCE
GENERAL LIABILITY

ADDL SUBR
POLICY NUMBER
INSR WVD
Y
Y
BESGLPTPA011501_171145_01

POLICY EFF
POLICY EXP
(MM/DD/YYYY) (MM/DD/YYYY)

11/28/2025

11/28/2026

COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
CLAIMS-MADE

OCCUR

GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER:
PROPOLICY X JECT
LOC
C

X
X

ANY AUTO
ALL OWNED
AUTOS
HIRED AUTOS

$ 1,000,000
$ 500,000

MED EXP (Any one person)

PERSONAL & ADV INJURY

$ 1,000,000

GENERAL AGGREGATE

$ 2,000,000

PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG

$ 2,000,000
$

AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY

LIMITS

EACH OCCURRENCE
DAMAGE TO RENTED
PREMISES (Ea occurrence)

BESCRMNPA011501_171145_01

11/28/2025

11/28/2026

SCHEDULED
AUTOS
NON-OWNED
AUTOS

COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
(Ea accident)
BODILY INJURY (Per person)

$ 1,000,000
$

BODILY INJURY (Per accident) $
PROPERTY DAMAGE
(Per accident)

$
$

UMBRELLA LIAB

X
A

E
D
E

EXCESS LIAB

OCCUR

25ABEX0231

11/28/2025

11/28/2026

CLAIMS-MADE

DED
RETENTION $
WORKERS COMPENSATION
AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY
Y/N
ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE
N/A
OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED?
(Mandatory in NH)
If yes, describe under
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below
Excess Liability #2

EACH OCCURRENCE

$ 1,000,000

AGGREGATE

$ 1,000,000
$

82-872096-04-44 (MI)

10/14/2025

10/14/2026

WC STATUTORY LIMITS

OTHER

E.L. EACH ACCIDENT

$ 1,000,000

E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $ 1,000,000
E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT
18HX3645
25ABHX0050
18HX3646

11/28/2025
11/28/2025
11/28/2025

11/28/2026
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DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (Attach ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, if more space is required)

Additional Insured extension of coverage is provided by above referenced General Liability policy where required by written agreement.
Fireworks Display Date: July 4, 2026
Location: Heritage Park, 1776 Heritage Park Drive, Coldwater, MI 49306
Additional Insured: City of Coldwater, MI; Coldwater Noon Rotary; Sunrise Rotary Club of Coldwater

CERTIFICATE HOLDER

City of Coldwater, MI
1 Grand Street
Coldwater MI 49036

ACORD 25 (2010/05)

CANCELLATION
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE
THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE

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Heritage Park
1776 Heritage Park Dr., Coldwater MI 49036

Pyrotecnico Fireworks Inc.
7/4/2026 Michael Falk

Vacant Storage Building

420’
Spectators in all areas of the park
Outside of the Safety Zone.

1000’ distance to
Assisted Living Building

Assisted Living

Launch Location

Setup area: 50’ X 50’

Radius from setup area: 420’

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