Development News for Jackson, Michigan

Non-Union Wage Increase Approved in First Reading of Ordinance

The City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to regulate non-union pay for city employees. This ordinance includes a 3% wage increase, effective July 1, 2026. The ordinance will advance to a second reading for final adoption. The first reading passed.

Professional Service Contract for DWSFR Construction Administration Amended by $540,000

The City Council approved Amendment 3 to the fiscal year 2023 DWSFR Construction Administration Service Professional Service Contract with Fishback Inc. of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The amendment is for the amount of $540,000. The city manager, Director of Public Works, and City Engineer are authorized to sign the appropriate documents. The amendment passed 6-0.

Wastewater Digester Improvement Project Construction Contract Approved at Over $9.5 Million

The City Council approved the construction contract for the wastewater digester improvement project. The contract amount is $7,203,735,000. The council also amended the construction management agreement with Fishback, adding general condition costs of $997,500,000 and a 4% construction management cost of $328,050. This brings the total project cost to $9,590,952. The contract passed 6-0.

City Exercises Right of First Refusal on Three Parcels, Declines on Fifty Others

The City Council approved a resolution to exercise the city's right of first refusal for three parcels of land while declining the same right for fifty other parcels under PA 123 of 1999. The specific details regarding the parcels or the reasons for selecting these particular three were not elaborated on during the meeting segment. The resolution passed unanimously.