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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Kalamazoo public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
City Hall condition assessment
Two sole source purchases with Michigan Security & Lock — $115,782.72 for access control at eight city sites and $150,000 for Public Services security — were on the consent agenda.
Homeowner tree removal assistance gap
There's no city fund to help homeowners who can't afford to remove a hazardous tree just outside the city's assistance zone — some can't pay the $1,000-$4,000 cost and end up waiting for the tree to fall. The Tree Committee is exploring a budget request or insurance partnerships.