Utility Policy Committee approves consultant invoices, sets schedule for 2027 rate review
July 10, 2026 | Kalamazoo City, Kalamazoo County, Michigan
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The Utility Policy Committee approved multiple professional services invoices and discussed scheduling for rate development.
Motions recorded in the meeting included approval of invoice 1133 for Hafner Group in the amount of $582.38 (motion made by Jeff Chamberlain; one abstention recorded), approval of invoice 96620 for Bridal Neuhoff ($378) and approval of a Meridian invoice as presented. The transcript records the committee voting "6 in favor and 1 abstention" for at least some of the invoice approvals; the clerk recorded the motions as carried.
On rates, staff and members outlined the 2027 schedule: aim to bring a draft CIP to UPC in August, have Stantec present in September, allow members a month to digest proposed rates, present to the city commission in a November work session, and provide final rate recommendations to the commission in December so rates can be effective Jan. 1.
Why this matters: the invoice approvals are routine administrative actions but the agreed timeline for rates drives the calendar for CIP refinement, member review and eventual rate recommendations that will affect customers.
The committee adjourned after confirming the next UPC meeting date (Aug. 13).
Motions recorded in the meeting included approval of invoice 1133 for Hafner Group in the amount of $582.38 (motion made by Jeff Chamberlain; one abstention recorded), approval of invoice 96620 for Bridal Neuhoff ($378) and approval of a Meridian invoice as presented. The transcript records the committee voting "6 in favor and 1 abstention" for at least some of the invoice approvals; the clerk recorded the motions as carried.
On rates, staff and members outlined the 2027 schedule: aim to bring a draft CIP to UPC in August, have Stantec present in September, allow members a month to digest proposed rates, present to the city commission in a November work session, and provide final rate recommendations to the commission in December so rates can be effective Jan. 1.
Why this matters: the invoice approvals are routine administrative actions but the agreed timeline for rates drives the calendar for CIP refinement, member review and eventual rate recommendations that will affect customers.
The committee adjourned after confirming the next UPC meeting date (Aug. 13).
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