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City of Saginaw, MI City Council June 22, 2026
Published: Jun 22, 2026
Ojiway Island Park to Receive Emergency Towers for Enhanced Safety
City Council approved the purchase of six emergency towers for Ojiway Island Park for $31,229. These towers will be equipped with lights, cameras, and ADA-compliant interfaces to enhance safety and provide a means of emergency communication for park visitors. The decision was made despite some council members expressing reservations about the cost and potential maintenance issues, highlighting concerns about funding for essential park services like restroom maintenance and trash collection. The purchase is funded through ARPA allocations designated for Ojiway Island Park improvements.
Saginaw Soup Pitch Competition to Showcase Local Entrepreneurs
The Saginaw Soup pitch competition is scheduled for Thursday, June 25th, at the SVRC marketplace. Five local entrepreneurs will pitch their business ideas after completing months of training. Attendees can vote for the people's choice winner, with proceeds going to the recipient. The event is a collaboration between Saginaw Future, SEDC, SBDC, CMURC, and the City of Saginaw, sponsored by the DDA.
First Ward Community Center's 32nd Annual Taste of Soul Fundraiser a Success
The First Ward Community Center celebrated its 32nd annual Taste of Soul event on Friday, which also served as a Juneteenth fundraiser. The event was well-attended, with over 300 tickets sold. Director Rob Brown of the First Ward Community Center provided a tour of the facility, highlighting impressive work done with ARPA allocation for renovations.
City and Consumers Energy Collaborate on Infrastructure Planning for Future Growth
Consumers Energy and the City of Saginaw are collaborating on understanding utility infrastructure capacity and future planning, particularly concerning data center zoning and emerging industries. Consumers Energy provided an overview of their current infrastructure investment system, capacity, and plans that may impact the city. They addressed myths regarding data centers' power needs, reliability impacts, and cost increases, assuring that Michigan's regulatory framework and Consumers Energy's policies ensure these projects are self-funding and do not negatively affect customer rates or reliability. They also discussed water usage for data centers, deferring detailed information to the city's water department while confirming that water reuse is a viable option.
City Council Approves $599,000 Contract for Water Treatment Data Science Services
City Council approved a $599,000 contract with Zyllem for professional services related to water treatment plant data science and machine learning. This initial investment will be used to implement a Zyllem platform for metering and analyzing the water distribution system, aiming to identify aging water and address issues like disinfection byproduct numbers. The long-term goal is to improve operational efficiencies, reduce costs, and support data-driven decision-making for the water treatment plant. Future funding requests are anticipated if the system proves successful in enhancing operations and potentially mitigating issues like stormwater management and sewer overflows.
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