Jae Slaby

Imagine Kalamazoo 2035 board input questioned

The Foundation for Excellence has invested over $200 million since 2017 in work tied to the strategic vision.

Asylum Lake Preserve transfer to county

A $2.3 million endowment transfers to the county to fund lake operations.

Water system response to September boil water advisory

The water capital improvement program will fund both immediate fixes and longer-term system needs — costs not yet detailed.

County tree-clearing under Safe Streets for All

The plan itself costs little but unlocks federal and state grant dollars for intersection, sidewalk, lighting, and bus stop projects.

Proposed federal changes to Section 106 review

In-house review avoids delays in federal home-repair funding for dozens of Kalamazoo households.

Recycling and food scrap programs

Grant-funded if awarded — no local cost identified yet.

WMU soccer stadium lights near Asylum Lake Preserve

Urban deer management

A drone-based deer population study has been requested for two years but not funded as a city priority; fencing costs homeowners thousands of dollars.

Air quality after industrial fire

Palisades nuclear plant restart concerns

Speakers cite $3.5 billion in mostly federal funds plus $300 million state money toward the restart; possible electric rate impacts.

Westgate Sports Complex woodland preservation

A project bond, with type and amount set by city staff, gives the city a funding backstop to replant or restore the site if the project falters.

Air quality monitor placement gap analysis

Oak wilt risk management

Endangered bat habitat and tree removal

Approval of a professional service agreement with Niswander Environmental, LLC for the Spring Valley Dam improvements project in the amount of $355,000.

Approval of the appointment of Luke Zimmer to the Environmental Concerns Committee for a term expiring on January 1, 2027.