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Kentwood City Commission Meeting July 7, 2026
Published: Jul 7, 2026
City Hall to Replace Seven Aging Heat Pumps
The City Commission approved a bid for the replacement of seven heat pumps at City Hall. These heat pumps, installed in 2004, are now 22 years old and have reached the end of their expected lifespan. Train will be responsible for both the work and installation, integrating the new units with the existing building management software. The city has a total of 37 heat pumps at City Hall, with four already replaced in 2022. The remaining units are being addressed incrementally to manage costs and minimize disruption to City Hall operations. The old heat pumps will be recycled.
Fire Department Reports Minimal Casualties, Successful Regional Training in Q2 2026
The Fire Department presented its second quarter report for April, May, and June 2026, detailing incident types, response times, and activities. Notably, there were no fire-related casualties during this period. The report also highlighted mutual aid provided to other jurisdictions, including the city of Walker during a funeral service and responses to an active shooter incident. Fire prevention activities, such as plan reviews and inspections, were slightly down year-to-date compared to the previous year, as were alarm installations. The department continued to offer free smoke detectors. Cause and origin fire investigations were up slightly, with a total of nine year-to-date. The training center hosted a regional NFPA 1403 class for live fire training certification, utilizing state fireworks funds and opening the training to participants across Michigan. In-house training also continued, utilizing donated materials for practice.
Industrial Development District Established for East Paris LLC Property
The City Commission opened and closed a public hearing for the establishment of an Industrial Development District for CRC 5680 East Paris LLC, also referred to as Third Coast Development. This is the initial step in a potential tax abatement process for two companies interested in locating on the former Steelcase property. The district is proposed for the north side of the new building housing Proper Beverage. Commissioners discussed the timing of establishing the district before specific applicant details are finalized, confirming that approval of the district does not guarantee future tax abatements. The motion to approve the establishment of the Industrial Development District passed.
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