On the agenda: Saginaw meeting — Flock Safety (May 5)

Saginaw City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
1315 S. Washington Avenue
Council Chambers, Room 205
May 5, 2025
6:30 p.m.

Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance:
Roll Call:
Announcements:
1. Proclamation declaring May 2025 as “Mental Health Month.”
Public Hearings:
Public Input:
(A list will be provided following submittal deadline.)
Remarks of Council:
Reports from Manager:
1. Overview of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget, Yolanda M. Bland,
Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
Consent Agenda:
1. Approve the April 21, 2025 regular council meeting minutes.
2. Approve Petition 25-2 to approve the capital expenditure items for the 2025-2026
Budget for Operations, Capital Improvement, and Emergency Repair for the
Saginaw-Midland Municipal Water Supply Corporation.
3. Approve the Uniform Video Services Local Franchise agreement with Omni Fiber
LLC.
4. Approve the amendments to the FY 2025 Approved Budget to recognize
changes that have occurred during the February/March period.
5. Approve the acceptance of the grant award of $1,000 from the Saginaw
Community Foundation for the Spring 2025 Team Up to Clean Up efforts.
Further, approve a budget adjustment for FY 2025 to recognize these funds.
6. Approve the acceptance of the grant award of $1,000 from the Saginaw
Community Foundation for the City’s 2025 Neighborhood Recognition Award
Program. Further, approve a budget adjustment for FY 2025 to recognize these
funds.
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Saginaw City Council Agenda
May 5, 2025
7. Approve the blanket purchase order with Angel Armor LLC, sole source, for
$19,000 for FY 2026, pending budget approval, for ballistic vests and carriers for
the Police Department.
8. Approve the blanket purchase order with LexisNexis Risk Solutions for $2,500 for
FY 2026, pending budget approval, for online investigative services for the Police
Department, Investigation Division and Support Services Division.
9. Approve the blanket purchase order with M&R Auto Electronics for $6,000 for FY
2026, pending budget approval, for in-car camera repair services for the Police
Department, Patrol Division.
10. Approve the blanket purchase order with Nagel & Shippers Products for $4,000
for FY 2026, pending budget approval, for janitorial supplies for the Police
Department, Support Services Division.
11. Approve the acceptance and approval of the donation of a digital sign from Urban
Racquet Sports Foundation for the Public Services Department, Parks and
Facilities Division.
12. Approve the purchase with Wachs Utility Products for $86,813 for a Wachs
Standard LX(Gas)-VMT(RH) Valve Turner for the Public Services Department,
Maintenance & Service Division.
13. Approve the proposed traffic regulation changes for the Public Services
Department, Traffic Engineering Division.
14. Approve the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Saginaw County Road
Commission (SCRC) for the use of their Sign Shop to conduct activities related to
Traffic Engineering for the Public Services Department, Engineering Division.
Board/Commission/Committee Reports:
Appointment of Board/Commission/Committee Members:
Ordinance Introduction:
Ordinance Adoption:
Resolutions:
1. Approve Cost Agreement 25-5244 with the Michigan Department of
Transportation for the reconstruction of Hess Avenue from S. Jefferson Avenue
to Sheridan Avenue.
Unfinished Business:
Miscellaneous Business:
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Saginaw City Council Agenda
May 5, 2025
Adjournment:
Timothy Morales
City Manager
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City of Saginaw

ProClamation
WHEREAS, mental health is essential to everyone’s overall physical health and emotional
well-being; and
WHEREAS, mental health will strike one in five adults and children in a given year
regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion or economic status; and
WHEREAS, people who have mental illnesses can recover and lead full productive lives;
and
WHEREAS, an estimated two-thirds of adults and young people who have mental health
disorders are not receiving the help they need; and
WHEREAS, the cost of untreated and mistreated mental illnesses and addictive disorders
to American business, government and families has grown $113 billion annually; and
WHEREAS, community-based services that respond to individual and family needs are
cost-effective, and beneficial to consumers and the community; and
WHEREAS, the National Mental Health Association and its national partners observe
Mental Health Month every May to raise awareness and understanding of mental health and
illness.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, I, Brenda F. Moore, Mayor of the City of Saginaw
do hereby proclaim May 2025 as Mental Health Month in the City of Saginaw. I also call
upon the citizens, government agencies, public and private institutions, businesses and
schools in the state of Michigan to recommit to our community to increasing awareness and
the understanding of mental health, and the need to appropriate accessible services for all
people who have mental illnesses.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of
Saginaw to be affixed this fifth day of May in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-five.

Brenda F. Moore, Mayor
Councilpersons
Priscilla Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem,
Michael D. Balls, Carly R. Hammond,
Heidi G. Wiggins, Monique Lamar-Silvia, Bill Ostash,
Eric D. Braddock, Sr., and Jacinta Seals
May 5, 2025

Timothy Morales, City Manager

UNAPPROVED

APRIL 21, 2025

147

A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Saginaw, Michigan, was held Monday, April 21,
2025, at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 1315 S. Washington Avenue, Saginaw,
Michigan.
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Moore offered a prayer and led the pledge of allegiance of the United States of
America.
Roll Call
Mayor Moore called the meeting to order. Council Members present: Monique Silvia, Jacinta
Seals, Michael Balls, Priscilla Garcia, Bill Ostash, Eric Braddock Sr., Heidi Wiggins, Carly
Hammond, Brenda Moore: 9. Council Members absent: 0.
Announcements
City Clerk Kristine Bolzman announced that the 5th Annual Team Up to Clean Up Event is
Saturday, May 10 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Those wishing to volunteer may visit www.saginawmi.com/cleanup to register by May 5. Kickoff will be in front of the Public Works building at 9:00
a.m. and volunteers will return there at noon for the wrap-up and lunch.
Council Member Hammond read a proclamation declaring April 25, 2025, as “Arbor Day.” Alex
Shephard accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Green Team.
Public Input
Members of the public that addressed the Council: Candis Thomas, Arshen Baldwin, Janae
Bady, Tony Gant, Denzell Small, and Robert Scott.
Council Remarks
Remarks were heard from the following Council Members: Balls, Ostash, Braddock, Wiggins,
Hammond, Silvia, Seals, Garcia, and Moore.
Reports from Manager
City Manager Tim Morales reported updates regarding various projects.
Council Member Balls left the meeting at 7:27 p.m. and returned at 7:29 p.m.
Consent Agenda:
Moved by Council Member Silvia, seconded by Council Member Balls to approve the consent
agenda, allowing room for exceptions. An exception was made to items 9 and 10. 9 ayes, 0
nays, 0 absent. Motion approved.
1. Approve the April 7, 2025, regular council meeting minutes.
2. Approve to increase the hourly rate for the services of Amy Lusk and the attorneys of
Gilbert & Smith, P.C. to $135 per hour for City Attorney legal services, effective July 1,
2025.

UNAPPROVED

APRIL 21, 2025

148

3. Ratification of an emergency purchase order with GW Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
for $4,260 for a new furnace unit at 915 Webber Street for the Department of Office of
Management and Budget, Community Services Community Development Block Grant
Division.
4. Approve the First Contract Amendment to the Subrecipient CDBG Agreement for
Program Year 2024-25 with Houghton Jones Neighborhood Task Force, Inc. for
$17,500.
5. Approve the increase to blanket purchase order number 519268 with Front Line
Services, Inc. by $12,000, for a new total of $97,000, for fire apparatus service and
repairs for the Fire Department.
6. Approve the increase to blanket purchase order number 521085 with The W.W.
Williams Company LLC by $8,000, for a new total of $16,000, for fire apparatus service
and repairs for the Fire Department.
7. Ratification of a purchase with A C Klopf, Inc. for $17,890 for the replacement of the
heating and cooling unit for the firefighter dorm at Fire Station No. 1, 801 Federal
Avenue, for the Fire Department.
8. Ratification of a purchase with Cummins, Inc. for $3,577 for the replacement of the EGR
cooler on Fire Engine No. 4 for the Fire Department.
9. Approve the Third Amendment to the Security Detail Agreement with Birch Park
Preservation II Limited Dividend Housing Association LLC to install license plate
readers for the Police Department.
10. Approve the purchase with Flock Group, Inc. for $152,950 with installment payments set
at $35,350 for FY 2025 and pending budget approval $29,400 annually for FY 2026
through FY 2029, for a Flock Safety Intersection Surveillance System for the Police
Department.
11. Approve the purchase with Berger Chevrolet, Inc. for $46,658 for two 2025 Chevrolet
Trax LS vehicles for the Department of Neighborhood Services and Inspections,
Inspections Division.
12. Approve to increase the blanket purchase order with Wieland Truck by $5,000, for a
new total of $40,000, for parts for the Public Services Department, Motor Pool Division.
13. Approve the purchase with Smyrna Ready Mix, DBA, SRM Concrete, for an amount not
to exceed $212,015.87 for FY 2025 and not to exceed $500,000 for FY 2026, pending
budget approval, for ready mix concrete for the Public Services Department,
Maintenance and Service Division.
14. Approve the purchase with Smyrna Ready Mix, DBA SRM Concrete, for an annual
amount not to exceed $45,000 for FY 2025 and not to exceed $200,000 for FY 2026,
pending budget approval, for ready mix concrete for the Public Services Department,
Streets Division.

UNAPPROVED

APRIL 21, 2025

149

15. Approve the purchase with Midwest Municipal Instrumentation, Inc., a sole source, for
$4,620, for magnetic flow meters for the Water and Wastewater Department, Remote
Facilities Division.
Moved by Council Member Hammond, seconded by Council Member Seals to postpone item
9. Discussion was held.
Mayor Moore asked Clerk Bolzman to conduct a roll call vote on the motion to postpone.
Ayes:
Seals, Wiggins, Hammond
Nays:
Silvia, Balls, Garcia, Ostash, Braddock, Moore
Absent:
Motion denied.
Moved by Council Member Silvia, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia to approve item 9. 9
ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. Motion approved.
Moved by Council Member Hammond to postpone item 10. No second was given.
Moved by Council Member Ostash, seconded by Council Member Balls to approve item 10.
Mayor Moore asked Clerk Bolzman to conduct a roll call vote on the motion to call the question.
Ayes:
Hammond
Nays:
Silvia, Seals, Balls, Garcia, Ostash, Braddock, Wiggins, Moore
Absent:
Motion approved.
Board/Commission/Committee Reports
Council Member Seals reported that the Riverfront Development Commission voted to support
City Council in the Ojibway Island initiative and will assist the established committee.
Council Member Ostash reported that the Ojibway Island Committee received an email from
John Humphreys, Chair of the Riverfront Development Commission, reporting the vote of
support.
Resolutions
Moved by Council Member Silvia, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia to adopt a resolution
adopting the 2021 Michigan Building Code, 2021 Michigan Rehab Code, and 2021 Michigan
Commercial Energy Code. 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. Motion approved.
Moved by Council Member Balls, seconded by Council Member Wiggins to adopt a resolution
approving the MDOT Cost Agreement 25-5208 for the reconstruction of S. Wheeler Street from
Michigan Avenue to Gratiot Road (M-46). 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. Motion approved.
Unfinished Business
Moved by Council Member Silvia, seconded by Council Member Balls to adopt a resolution
approving the Community Development Block Grant Program Submission Program for Year
2025-2026. 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. Motion approved.

UNAPPROVED

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150

Moved by Council Member Silvia, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia to adopt a resolution
approving the HOME Program Submission Program for Year 2025-2026. 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0
absent. Motion approved.
Moved by Council Member Wiggins, seconded by Council Member Silvia to adopt a resolution
approving the HOMELESS Assistance Program Emergency Solutions Grant Submission
Program for Year 2025-2026. 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. Motion approved.
Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Silvia, seconded by Council Member Seals to adjourn the meeting
at 8:06 p.m. 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. Motion approved.
Submitted by,
Kristine Bolzman, MiPMC/CMC
City Clerk

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Ms. Kristine Bolzman
City of Saginaw
1315 S. Washington
Saginaw, Ml 48601
Dear Ms. Bolzman:
Please be advised that the Board of Trustees of the Saginaw-Midland Municipal Water Supply
Corporation, at their regular meeting this date have approved the 2025-2026 Operating, Capital
Improvement, and Debt Service Budgets for the Corporation.
In accordance with the 1946 agreement between the City of Saginaw and the City of Midland, it
is necessary for capital improvement expense to be additionally approved by the governing bodies
of both owner Cities.
The Management and Board of Trustees of the Saginaw-Midland Municipal Water Supply
Corporation; therefore, recommend that the City of Saginaw approve the capital expenditure items
as shown on the attached Budget for Capital Improvement and Emergency Repair Fund in the
amount of $650,000 for the 2025-2026 budget year, with a fund income allocation set at $.03 per
1,000 gallons pumped.
We request that this petition for approval be advanced to the council as soon as possible. Please
notify our office when Saginaw-Midland's Budget for Capital Improvement and Emergency Repair
Fund has been approved. Thank you for your efforts In this regard.

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Daniel Stickel
Manager
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SAGINAW-MIDLAND MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION
2025-2026 FISCAL VEAR

BUDGET FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND EMERGENCY REPAIR FUND

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Projected l&ER Fund Ending Balance 0une 30, 202 5)

II.

Proposed Improvement Expenses for 2025-2026 Fiscal Year

$3,542,540

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SCADA Improvements (Includes $SOK Carryover)

$425,000

b.

Repair 72"Valve near Tonkey Rd

$75,000

c.

Replace Chlorine Scales at Whitestone

$50,000

d.

Complete ten -year Maintenance for VFD #5

$100,000
($650,000)

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Projected Improvement Income for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year

a.

Income forecasted ($0.03 per 1000 gallons)

b.

Projected Interest Income

$450,000

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$452.000

IV.

Projected l&ER Fund Ending Balance 0une 30, 2026)

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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
From:

Timothy Morales, City Manager

Subject:

Cable Franchise Agreement

Prepared by:

Kristine Bolzman, City Clerk

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Manager’s Recommendation:
I recommend the approval of the Uniform Video Services Local Franchise agreement
with Omni Fiber LLC.
Justification:
Omni Fiber LLC, an Ohio limited liability corporation, doing business as Omni Fiber, can
request a franchise agreement pursuant to 2006 PA 480, MCL 484.3301, et seq. That
state law specifies and standardizes the majority of the content of the Uniform Video
Services Local Franchise Agreement. Under the standard provisions, the City will
receive a franchise fee from the gross revenues of Omni Fiber, equal to the amount
paid by the biggest current provider, which is currently $86,405.00.
In addition to franchise fees, Omni Fiber must pay PEG fees to support Public,
Educational, and Government (PEG) programming, equal to the amount paid by the
biggest current provider, which is currently $8,640.00
I have approved the agreement as to substance and the City Attorney as to form.
Council Action:
Motion to approve the recommendation of the City Manager.

May 5, 2025
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
From:

Timothy Morales, City Manager

Subject:

February/March Budget Adjustment

Prepared by:

Yolanda M. Bland, Office of Management and Budget

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Manager’s Recommendation:
I recommend approving the amendments to the 2024/2025 Approved Budget for the listed
funds. This adjustment is required to recognize any errors, omissions, or changes that
have occurred within the months of February and March.
Justification:
The 2024/2025 annual budget will be adjusted in accordance with Public Act 2 of 1968,
Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act, the City Charter; and the approved 2025 Budget
Resolution, which states that the City Manager must provide budget adjustments to City
Council quarterly and/or as needed. As a result of the City Manager’s monthly analysis
for February and March into the 2025 Approved Budget, the below-mentioned budget
adjustments take into consideration any errors, omissions, or changes in the funding
levels and expenditure approved by the City Council as prescribed by the City Charter.
In review of the General Fund, it is recommended that this fund be increased by $207,873
from $54,639,208 to $54,847,081.
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During FY 2025, thirteen employees left employment from the General Fund. This
budget adjustment recognizes the payment to these employees for their
accumulated compensatory and paid time off payouts in the amount of $180,953.
An appropriation of available and unrestricted fund balance will be allocated to
cover these costs.

•

In March 2025, the City Council approved the purchase with Chargepoint for the
repair and replacement of two power modules at the Direct Current Fast Charger
electric vehicle station located at 113 South Hamilton Street. This budget
adjustment is to recognize the purchase in the amount of $22,950. Expenditures
will be recognized in the Department of Neighborhood Services – Inspections,
Parking Operations and Maintenance Division, Repairs and Replacement Account
No. 101-268.00-974.000. To offset this expenditure, there will be an appropriation
of fund balance.

•

In March 2025, the City Council approved the purchase of the new cemetery
software program and data migration. Additional funds are needed for this
purchase in the amount of $3,970. This budget adjustment accounts for these
remaining funds. Expenditures will be recognized in the Department of Public
Services, Cemeteries Division, Computer Software Account No. 101-567.00741.000 of $3,970. To offset this expenditure, there will be an appropriation of
fund balance.
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A budget adjustment is required to recognize unanticipated revenues for
Community Public Safety – Fire in the total amount of $3,367 for inspection
services provided. Revenues will be recognized in the General Fund, Fire
Department Inspection Services Account No. 101-000.00-628.005 in the amount
of $3,367. To offset the increase in revenues, there will be an increase to
Community Public Safety – Fire, Fire Suppression, Parts and Supplies Account
No. 101-344.01-742.000 of the same amount.

The Major Streets Fund (202) should be increased by $6,664 from $10,011,657 to
$10,018,321. This adjustment is required to recognize this fund’s compensatory and paid
time off payouts for those employees that have left employment of the city as well as
unanticipated revenues. Revenues that have been received are Penalties and Interest
Account No. 202-000.00-445.000 of $500, Small Cell System Permits Account No. 202000.00-476.021 of $800, and Interest on Investments Account No. 202-000.00-665.000
of $5,284. To offset the revenue increase, there will be an increase on the expenditure
side for the compensatory and paid time off payouts. These expenses are recognized in
the Routine Maintenance Division, PTO Payout Account No. 202-449.02-711.003 of
$769, Bridge Maintenance Division, PTO Payout Account No. 202-446.01-711.003 of
$3,917, Winter Maintenance Division, PTO Payout Account No. 202-449.03-711.003 of
$1,793, and State Winter Maintenance Division, PTO Payout Account No. 202-455.00711.003 of $185.
The Rubbish Collection Fund (226) should be increased by $12,061 from $5,842,670 to
$5,854,731. This adjustment is required to recognize this fund’s compensatory and paid
time off payouts for those employees that have left employment of the city as well as
unanticipated revenues. Revenues that have been received are Sale of Property Items
Account No. 226-000.00-693.003 of $6,250. In addition, an appropriation of Fund
Balance Account No. 226-000.00-969.000 of $5,811 is needed. To offset the revenue
increase, there will be an increase on the expenditure side for the compensatory and paid
time off payouts. These expenses are recognized in the Brush Collection Division, PTO
Payout Account No. 226-523.00-711.003 of $2,543, Recycling Division, PTO Payout
Account No. 226-524.00-711.003 of $7,025, Yard Waste Division, PTO Payout Account
No. 226-530.00-711.003 of $2,175, and in the Environmental Improvement Division, PTO
Payout Account No. 226-531.00-711.003 of $318
The Downtown Development Authority – 2011 (DDA-2011) Fund (248) should be
increased by $31,919 from $935,087 to $967,006. This increase is due to the following:
•

In February 2025, the DDA received a Match on Main Grant from the State of
Michigan – Michigan Economic Development Corporation in the amount of
$25,000. Revenues will be recognized in this fund’s State Grants Account No. 248000.00-541.001. To offset the increase in revenues, there will be an increase to
the 2-Mill Levy Division, Grants Disbursement Account No. 248-704.02-965.000 of
the same.
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A budget adjustment is required in the amount of $6,919 to cover the cost of the
TIF Plan Upgrade of $4,319 and the cameras for the 1st quarter of the fiscal year
of $2,600. Expenditures will be recognized in the 2-Mill Levy Division, Professional
Services Account No. 248-704.02-801.000 in the amount of $4,319 and in
Equipment Rental Account No. 248-704.02-944.00 in the amount of $2,600. To
offset these expenditures, there will be an appropriation of available fund balance.

The Sewer Operations and Maintenance Fund (590) will increase by $34,592 from
$59,615,650 to $59,650,242. This adjustment is required to recognize this fund’s
compensatory and paid time off payouts for those employees that have left employment
of the city as well as unanticipated revenues. Revenues that have been received are
recognized in Gain/Loss on Investments Account No. 590-000.00-675.014 in the amount
of $34,592. To offset the revenue increase, there will be an increase on the expenditure
side for the compensatory and paid time off payouts. These expenses are recognized in
the Customer Account Division, PTO Payout Account No. 590-200.01-711.003 of $789,
Meter Maintenance and Services Division, PTO Payout Account No. 590-540.02-711.003
of $12,694, Maintenance and Service Division, PTO Payout Account No. 590-541.02711.003 of $14,363, Catch Basin Cleaning Division, PTO Payout Account No. 590547.00-711.003 of $3,143, and Remote Facilities Division, PTO Payout Account No. 590548.00-711.003 of $3,603.
The Water Operations and Maintenance Fund (591) should be increased from
$80,981,223 to $81,035,475. This is a $54,252 increase. This adjustment is required to
recognize this fund’s compensatory and paid time off payouts for those employees that
have left employment of the city as well as unanticipated revenues. Revenues that have
been received are recognized in Investments and Penalties Account No. 591-000.00665.017 in the amount of $54,252. To offset the revenue increase, there will be an
increase on the expenditure side for the compensatory and paid time off payouts. These
expenses are recognized in the Customer Account Division, PTO Payout Account No.
590-200.00-711.003 of $789, Meter Maintenance and Services Division, PTO Payout
Account No. 591-540.01-711.003 of $12,694, Maintenance and Service Division, PTO
Payout Account No. 591-541.01-711.003 of $14,363, Treatment and Pumping Division,
PTO Payout Account No. 591-542.01-711.003 of $12,804, and Lead and Copper –
Service Line Division, PTO Payout Account No. 591-543.00-711.003 of $13,602.
Council Action:
Motion to approve the recommendation of the City Manager.

May 5, 2025
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

CC-5

From:

Timothy Morales, City Manager

Subject:

Donation from the Saginaw Community Foundation for the 2025 Team
Up to Clean Up Event

Prepared by:

Cassi Zimmerman, Director of Planning and Economic Development

Manager’s Recommendation:
I recommend the acceptance of the grant award for $1,000 from the Saginaw
Community Foundation to assist the City of Saginaw’s 2025 Team Up to Clean Up
event.
In addition, a budget adjustment be completed to increase the General Fund Revenue,
Contribution Account No. 101-000.00-674.000 in the amount of $1,000. To offset the
increase in revenues will be the same increase to the General Fund, Department of
Neighborhood Services, Inspections Division, Operating Services Account No. 101371.02-805.000.
Justification:
The annual Team Up to Clean Up events, hosted by the Inspections Division and
members of City Council, are community-wide days of service where residents,
neighborhood groups, and local community organizations can come together to help
beautify the city.
On April 16, 2025, the City was notified that our grant request was approved. The total
award will be $1,000 with no matching fund requirement by the City of Saginaw. These
funds will be used to purchase trash bags, gloves, hats, food, and miscellaneous items
for the event.
Council Action:
Motion to approve the recommendation of the City Manager.

May 5, 2025
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

CC-6

From:

Timothy Morales, City Manager

Subject:

Donation from the Saginaw Community
Neighborhood Recognition Award Program

Prepared by:

Cassi Zimmerman, Director of Planning and Economic Development

Foundation

for

the

Manager’s Recommendation:
I recommend the acceptance of the grant award for $1,000 from the Saginaw
Community Foundation to assist the City of Saginaw’s 2025 Neighborhood Recognition
Award Program.
In addition, a budget adjustment be completed to increase the General Fund Revenue,
Contribution Account No. 101-000.00-674.000 in the amount of $1,000. To offset the
increase in revenues will be the same increase to the General Fund, Department of
Neighborhood Services, Inspections Division, Operating Services Account No. 101371.02-805.000.
Justification:
The Neighborhood Recognition Awards are intended to recognize those residents and
business owners who take pride in their properties and care about the look of their
neighborhood. Residents, Neighborhood Groups, and City of Saginaw employees can
nominate local homes and businesses for exceptional yardwork and landscaping
improvements. This is the 7th year for the successful program. The City will award
one winner from each Neighborhood Quadrant in June, July, and August, and a grand
prize winner will be selected from the monthly winners and announced at the October
Neighborhood Association Action Group meeting.
On March 31, 2025, the City was notified that our grant request was approved. The total
award will be $1,000 with no matching fund requirement by the City of Saginaw. These
funds will be used to purchase yard signs to recognize the winning properties
throughout the summer as well as prizes for the grand prize package, which will include
gift cards to local businesses and items to assist with lawn maintenance.
Council Action:
Motion to approve the recommendation of the City Manager.

May 5, 2025
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
From:

Timothy Morales, City Manager

Subject:

Angel Armor FY2026 Blanket Purchase Order

Prepared by:

Brian Rowell, Community Public Safety – Police

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Manager’s Recommendation:
I recommend the approval of a blanket purchase order with Angel Armor LLC, a sole
source, for $19,000 for FY 2026, pending budget approval, for ballistic vests and carriers
for the Police Department.
Justification:
As part of their uniform, all sworn officers are equipped with concealable body armor to
be replaced every five years. New and replacement vests are purchased on an as-needed
basis. Angel Armor LLC is the manufacturer and sole source provider of Angel Armor
products, which include uniformed body armor, tactical body armor, vehicular ballistic
plates, and TSA compliant armored panels for purses, backpacks, briefcases, laptop
bags, and duffel bags.
This vendor meets all requirements of §14.33, "Vendors," of "Purchasing, Contracting,
and Selling Procedure," of Chapter 14, "Finance and Purchasing,” of Title I,
"Administrative Code," of the Saginaw Code of Ordinances, O-204.
Funds will be budgeted in the General Fund, Community Public Safety - Police, Police
Building Management Division, Clothing Supplies, Account No. 101-303.00-728.000.
Council Action:
Motion to approve the recommendation of the City Manager.

May 5, 2025
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
From:

Timothy Morales, City Manager

Subject:

LexisNexis Risk Solutions FY2026 Blanket Purchase Order

Prepared by:

Brian Rowell, Community Public Safety – Police

CC-8

Manager’s Recommendation:
I recommend the approval of a blanket purchase order with LexisNexis Risk Solutions for
$2,500 for FY 2026, pending budget approval, for online investigative services for the
Police Department, Investigation Division and Support Services Division.
Justification:
This purchase with LexisNexis will help ensure that assigned Police Department
personnel have the online investigative tools they require to properly perform their duties
in the interest of public safety throughout the year.
LexisNexis is an investigative research tool utilized in law enforcement to access valuable
knowledge quickly and easily by utilizing industry-leading data and analytic solutions. It
facilitates advanced searches of criminal records such as state criminal records, sex
offender registries, prison registries, parole and release records from state departments
of corrections, administrative offices of courts, and other state agencies.
This vendor meets all requirements of §14.33, "Vendors," of "Purchasing, Contracting,
and Selling Procedure," of Chapter 14, "Finance and Purchasing,” of Title I,
"Administrative Code," of the Saginaw Code of Ordinances, O-204.
Funds are budgeted in the General Fund, Community Public Safety – Police, Police
Investigation Division, Operating Services, Account No. 101-310.00-805.000.
Council Action:
Motion to approve the recommendation of the City Manager.

May 5, 2025
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
From:

Timothy Morales, City Manager

Subject:

M&R Auto Electronics FY2026 Blanket Purchase Order

Prepared by:

Brian Rowell, Community Public Safety – Police

CC-9

Manager’s Recommendation:
I recommend the approval of a blanket purchase order with M&R Auto Electronics for
$6,000 for FY 2026, pending budget approval, for in-car camera repair services for the
Police Department, Patrol Division.
Justification:
The Police Department patrol vehicles are equipped with in-car cameras that periodically
require service and repair, oftentimes unexpectedly. These cameras are a vital
component of our officers’ policing efforts. It is imperative that they are in working order
and that downtime is limited when being serviced. This purchase will help ensure that
inoperability is kept to a minimum throughout the year.
This vendor meets all requirements of §14.33, "Vendors," of "Purchasing, Contracting,
and Selling Procedure," of Chapter 14, "Finance and Purchasing,” of Title I,
"Administrative Code," of the Saginaw Code of Ordinances, O-204.
Funds will be budgeted in the Saginaw Police, Drug Forfeiture Fund, Repairs and
Replacements, Account No. 262-312.01-974.000.
Council Action:
Motion to approve the recommendation of the City Manager.

May 5, 2025
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

CC-10

From:

Timothy Morales, City Manager

Subject:

Nagel & Shippers Products FY2026 Blanket Purchase Order

Prepared by:

Brian Rowell, Community Public Safety – Police

Manager’s Recommendation:
I recommend the approval of a blanket purchase order with Nagel & Shippers Products
for $4,000 for FY 2026, pending budget approval, for janitorial supplies for the Police
Department, Support Services Division.
Justification:
This purchase with Nagel & Shippers Products will help ensure that the Police
Department janitorial staff have the requisite cleaning and sanitizing supplies to properly
perform their duties throughout the year.
This vendor meets all requirements of §14.33, "Vendors," of "Purchasing, Contracting,
and Selling Procedure," of Chapter 14, "Finance and Purchasing,” of Title I,
"Administrative Code," of the Saginaw Code of Ordinances, O-204.
Funds will be budgeted in the General Fund, Community Public Safety – Police, Police
Building Management Division, Cleaning Supplies, Account No. 101-303.00-735.000.
Council Action:
Motion to approve the recommendation of the City Manager.

May 5, 2025
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

CC-11

From:

Tim Morales, City Manager

Subject:

Donation of a Digital Sign for Urban Racquet Sports Foundation

Prepared by:

Phillip Karwat, Public Services Department

Manager’s Recommendation:
I recommend the acceptance and approval of the donation of a digital sign from Urban
Racquet Sports Foundation for the Public Services Department, Parks and Facilities
Division.
Justification:
The Urban Racquet Sports Foundation (URSF) has offered to donate a digital sign to
the City of Saginaw for their use. The purpose of this agreement is for URSF to have a
digital sign installed and all the appurtenances thereto. The digital sign will be installed
on the main access drive to Garber Courts located on Fordney Street. The purpose of
the sign is to provide a visual schedule and notice of URSF and City Events.
The City Attorney has reviewed the donation and commented that State law allows a
city to accept any gift of real or personal property. MCL 123.871 provides: “Any city,
village, township, or county may receive, own, and enjoy any gift of real or personal
property, made by grant, devise, bequest, or in any other manner, for public parks,
grounds, cemeteries, public buildings, or other public purposes, whether made directly
or in trust, subject to the conditions, limitations, and requirements provided in the grant,
devise, bequest, or other instrument.”
I have approved the agreement as to substance and the City Attorney as to form.
Council Action:
Motion to approve the recommendation of the City Manager.

May 5, 2025
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
From:

Timothy Morales, City Manager

Subject:

Wachs Valve Turner

Prepared by:

Anthony Folino, Public Services Department

CC-12

Manager’s Recommendation:
I recommend the approval of a purchase with Wachs Utility Products for $86,812.50 for
a Wachs Standard LX(Gas)-VMT(RH) Valve Turner for the Public Services Department,
Maintenance & Service Division.
Justification:
On April 17, 2025, a quote was received for a Wachs Standard LX(Gas)-VMT(RH) valve
turner. The Maintenance and Service Division is required by the Department of
Environmental, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) through the Sanitary Survey to turn
water main valves throughout the city. The City of Saginaw has over 7000 water main
valves in the distribution system. This is a front-line piece of equipment for preventive
maintenance to meet the regulatory requirements for these valves. The existing
equipment is over 17 years old and has exceeded its useful life.
This vendor meets all requirements of §14.33, "Vendors," of "Purchasing, Contracting,
and Selling Procedure," of Chapter 14, "Finance and Purchasing,” of Title I,
"Administrative Code," of the Saginaw Code of Ordinances, O-204.
Funds are budgeted in the Water Operation and Maintenance Fund, Maintenance and
Service Division, Maintenance Equipment Account No. 591-541.01-978.000.
Council Action:
Motion to approve the recommendation of the City Manager.

May 5, 2025
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
From:

Timothy Morales, City Manager

Subject:

Traffic Regulation Changes April 2025

Prepared by:

Travis Hare, Public Services Department

CC-13

Manager’s Recommendation:
I recommend that the following proposed traffic regulation changes be approved, each
of which is recommended by the Traffic Committee.
1. Abolishment of One-way traffic on Hess Avenue:
One-way traffic on Hess Avenue between Williamson Street and Sheridan
Avenue is hereby abolished.
2. Establishment of Two-way traffic on Hess Avenue:
Two-way traffic on Hess Avenue between Williamson Street and Sheridan
Avenue is hereby established.
3. Abolishment of 30 mile-per-hour speed limit on N. Niagara Street:
The posted speed limit of 30 miles per hour within the 1400-1900 blocks of
N. Niagara Street is hereby abolished.
4. Establishment of 25 mile-per-hour speed limit on N. Niagara Street:
The 25-mile-per-hour speed zone on N. Niagara Street from 2600 feet
south of the south curbline of W. Genesee Avenue (existing railroad
crossing) to the south curbline of W. Genesee Avenue is hereby
established.
5. Abolishment of Traffic Signal, Brockway Street at S. Woodbridge Street:
The easternmost Traffic Signal Control for Brockway Street and S.
Woodbridge Street is hereby abolished.
6. Establishment of Stop Control, S. Woodbridge Street at Brockway Street:
No person driving a vehicle on northbound S. Woodbridge Street shall
enter or cross Brockway Street without first bringing said vehicle to a
complete stop. A free flow condition will be established for eastbound and
westbound through traffic on Brockway Street.
7. Abolishment of Traffic Signal, S. Michigan Avenue at Vermont Street:
The Traffic Signal Control for S. Michigan Avenue and Vermont Street is
hereby abolished.

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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

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8. Establishment of Stop Control, Vermont Street at S. Michigan Avenue:
No person driving a vehicle on Vermont Street shall enter or cross S.
Michigan Avenue without first bringing said vehicle to a complete stop. A
free flow condition will be established for southbound and northbound
through traffic on S. Michigan Avenue.
9. Abolishment of Traffic Signal, Fraser Street at S. Michigan Avenue:
The Traffic Signal Control for Fraser Street and S. Michigan Avenue is
hereby abolished.
10. Establishment of Stop Control, Fraser Street at S. Michigan Avenue:
No person driving a vehicle on Fraser Street shall enter or cross S.
Michigan Avenue without first bringing said vehicle to a complete stop. A
free flow condition will be established for southbound and northbound
through traffic on S. Michigan Avenue.
11. Abolishment of Parking Regulations, N. Niagara Street (1400-1900
blocks):
All parking regulations and limitations on both sides of N. Niagara Street
from 2600 feet south of W. Genesee Avenue (existing railroad crossing) to
W. Genesee Avenue, are hereby abolished.
12. Establishment of Parking Regulations, N. Niagara Street (1400-1900
blocks):
Parking is prohibited on the east and west side of N. Niagara Street from
2600 feet south of W. Genesee Avenue (existing railroad crossing) to W.
Genesee Avenue with the exception of a back of curb parking area
located on the west side of the road from 664 feet south of the south
curbline of W. Genesee Avenue to 332 feet south of the south curbline of
W. Genesee Avenue. The back of curb parking area has a two-hour
parking limitation from 8am to 6pm.
Justification:
These proposed changes in traffic regulations are a result of separate studies
performed at the request of the public and the Engineering Division. The City Engineer
and the Traffic Committee have approved these changes, which should have a positive
impact on traffic safety in these areas.
Council Action:
Motion to approve the recommendation of the City Manager.

May 5, 2025
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
From:

Timothy Morales, City Manager

Subject:

Intergovernmental Agreement, SCRC Sign Shop Use

Prepared by:

Ronald Rangel, Public Services Department

CC-14

Manager’s Recommendation:
I recommend the approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Saginaw County
Road Commission (SCRC) for the use of their Sign Shop to conduct activities related to
Traffic Engineering for the Public Services Department, Engineering Division.
Justification:
The agreement will allow city employees to use the facilities and equipment of the SCRCowned Sign Shop, as needed. The Traffic Engineering Division has recently completed a
sign inventory project and is now looking to start a sign maintenance program, which will
significantly increase the rate of sign replacements. This year is the first of the program
and requires a large upfront production of signs. To save time and increase the rate of
production, SCRC has offered the use of their Sign Shop to assist with our efforts.
Intergovernmental cooperation will allow for the sharing of associated costs that will allow
the use of the resources budgeted for this division to be expanded.
I have approved the Intergovernmental Agreement as to substance and the City Attorney
as to form.
Council Action:
Motion to approve the recommendation of the City Manager.

May 5, 2025
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

R-1

From:

Timothy Morales, City Manager

Subject:

MDOT Cost Agreement 25-5244, Hess Avenue Reconstruction

Prepared by:

Travis Hare, Public Services Department

Manager’s Recommendation:
I recommend the approval of Cost Agreement 25-5244 with the Michigan Department of
Transportation for the reconstruction of Hess Avenue from S. Jefferson Avenue to
Sheridan Avenue for the Public Services Department, Engineering Division.
Justification:
Michigan Department of Transportation Cost Agreement 25-5244 fixes the rights and
obligations of the parties in agreeing to this Amendment to Cost Agreement No. 24-5556,
dated March 4, 2025, which provided for the construction and financing of the following
road improvements:
Part A – Federal Participation
Hot mix asphalt reconstruction along Hess Avenue from Jefferson Avenue to
Sheridan Avenue and permanent pavement markings along Hess Avenue from
Jefferson Avenue to Van Etten Street; including earthwork, aggregate base, storm
sewer, underdrain, concrete sidewalk, curb and gutter, curb ramps, permanent
signing and pavement markings; and all together with necessary related work.
Part B – No Federal Participation
Water main and associated sidewalk work along the limits as described in Part A;
and all together with necessary related work.
The Amendment is needed to change the total estimated project cost and to provide for
capping of the Federal Funds. The new total estimated project cost is $3,198,715. The
estimated project cost for Part A is $2,287,432 and is partially funded with Federal Surface
Transportation Urban Local (STUL) Funds. Federal STUL Funds shall be applied to the
Part A portion of the project cost up to the lesser of (1) $1,057,593.46 or (2) 81.85 percent,
the normal Federal participation ratio for such funds. The balance of the Part A project
costs, after deduction of all Federal Funds, shall be paid by the City of Saginaw. In
summary, Federal Funds will pay $1,057,593.46 of the Part A project costs and the City’s
estimated share of the Part A project costs is $1,229,838.54.
The estimated project cost for Part B is $911,283. Part B work is not eligible for federal
funds and all costs associated with Part B are the responsibility of the City. This work
includes all associated water main work included in the project.
Therefore, the City’s cost obligation for this project is $2,141,121.54 of the estimated total
project cost of $3,198,715. The City is also responsible for any cost overruns.
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This vendor meets all requirements of §14.33, "Vendors," of "Purchasing, Contracting,
and Selling Procedure," of Chapter 14, "Finance and Purchasing,” of Title I,
"Administrative Code," of the Saginaw Code of Ordinances, O-204.
Funds are budgeted in the Major Street Fund, Streets Projects Division, Construction
Projects Account No. 202-451.00-955.003 $150,000, the Sewer Operations and
Maintenance Fund, Surplus Division, Construction Projects Account No. 590-546.02955.003 $200,000, and the Water Operations and Maintenance Fund, Surplus Division’s
Construction Projects Account No. 591-546.01-955.003 $500,000, and will be budgeted
in the FY 2026 Major Street Fund, Streets Projects Division, Construction Project Account
No. 202-451.00-955.003 $679,838.54, the Sewer Operations and Maintenance Fund,
Surplus Division, Construction Projects Account No. 590-546.02-955.003 $200,000, and
the Water Operations and Maintenance Fund, Surplus Division, Construction Projects
Account No. 591-546.01-955.003 $411,283, upon approval of the FY 2026 budget.
I have approved the cost agreement as to substance and the City Attorney as to form.
Council Action:
This council communication is for informational purposes only of the resolution to be
adopted.

May 5, 2025
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RESOLUTION

R-1

APPROVING MDOT COST AGREEMENT 25-5244 FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF
HESS AVENUE FROM S. JEFFERSON AVENUE TO SHERIDAN AVENUE
Moved by Council Member __________, seconded by Council Member _________ to adopt
the following resolution:
WHEREAS: Cost Agreement No. 25-5244 has been submitted by the Michigan Department
of Transportation, which requires the City of Saginaw to adopt a resolution for the purpose
of fixing the rights and obligations of the parties in agreeing to this Amendment to existing
Contract No. 24-5556, which indicated the City’s willingness to participate in the cost of hot
mix asphalt reconstruction along Hess Avenue from S Jefferson Avenue to Sheridan
Avenue; and
WHEREAS: Cost Agreement No. 25-5244 has been approved by the City Manager as to
substance and the City Attorney as to form; and
WHEREAS: By virtue of their positions, the Mayor and City Manager are authorized to sign
the cost agreement contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council for the City of Saginaw does
hereby approve Cost Agreement No. 25-5244 submitted by the Michigan Department of
Transportation.
Ayes:
Nays:
Absent:
RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED
I, Kristine Bolzman, City Clerk of the City of Saginaw, Michigan, do hereby certify that the
foregoing is a true and complete copy of the resolution adopted by the City of Saginaw,
Saginaw County, State of Michigan, at a public meeting held on May 5, 2025; the original
thereof is on file in the records of my office; the meeting was conducted and public notice of
said meeting was given pursuant to Act No. 267, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended,
and minutes of this meeting were kept and will be made available as required.

Kristine Bolzman, MiPMC/CMC
City Clerk

May 5, 2025
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