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Recent meetings
Mon Aug 17, 2026
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Council to approve $9,912.53 water meter purchase for housing project
The Evart City Council will consider approving the purchase of water meters for the Centennial Arms Housing Commission project and a replacement meter for BIGBY, totaling $9,912.53 from the water fund. The agenda also includes updates on several infrastructure projects, a vendor's list of $1,589,493.63, and routine reports from departments.
- Approve water meter purchase: 6-2" meters, 1-5/8" meter, 1-1/2" meter with transmitters for $9,912.53
- Vendor's list totaling $1,589,493.63, including $702,450 and $771,933 payments to F&V Construction
- Project updates: DWSRF water distribution ($7.796M), CWSRF wastewater ($7.4M), Cedar St sewer replacement ($1.81M)
- US-10 watermain design ($44,900) ongoing with MDOT reconstruction
- New restroom & campground building ($575,000) punch list inspection completed
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Council Meeting Agenda – August 17, 2026 1
CITY OF EVART
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Monday, August 17, 2026 @ 6:30PM
The Regular Council Meeting will be held in the Community Room at the Depot located at
200 S. Main St. Evart, MI 49631
Before each regular council meeting there will be a standing pre-council work session from
6:00PM to 6:30PM.
1. Call to Order: 6:30PM
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Citizen’s Comments – limited to 3-4 minutes per individual
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Consent Agenda *
A. Pre-Council Minutes – August 5, 2026
B. Regular Council Minutes – August 5, 2026
C. Vendor’s List $1,589,493.63
7. Unfinished Business
8. New Business
D. F & V Project Updates
E. Water Meters
9. Department/Informational Reports (No Action Needed)
F. Accounts Payable Report (7/21/2026 – 8/5/2026)
10. City Attorney Report/Comment
11. City Clerk Report/Comment
12. Finance Director Report/Comment
G. Monthly Report
13. Department of Public Works Report/Comment
H. Monthly Report
City Council
Mayor: Roger Elkins
Mayor Pro-Tem: Sandy Szeliga
Council: Tina Young
Mike Fulton
Ralph Carlson
City Manager: Pepper Lockhart
City Clerk: Andrea Grupido
City of Evart
200 S. Main St.
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-2181
www.evart.org
Council Meeting Agenda – August 17, 2026 2
14. Police Department Report/Comment
I. Monthly Report …
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Wed Aug 5, 2026
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✓ Decided: Council denies 516 S. Oak variance, approves repairs and grant
The Evart City Council denied a variance for 516 S. Oak St. after a motion to approve failed for lack of a second. They approved multiple equipment repairs, including a dump truck, Bobcat, and New Holland tractor, and authorized a fire department grant application and disposal of a patrol vehicle. The council also adopted Resolution 2026-12 to place the fire department millage on the November 2026 ballot.
- Denied variance for 516 S. Oak St. (4-1)
- Approved dump truck repairs totaling $4,262.68
- Approved Bobcat repair for $3,464.12
- Approved fire department grant application for SCBA replacement
- Approved disposal of 2016 Police Interceptor for scrap value
- Approved New Holland tractor repair for $4,065.78
- Adopted Resolution 2026-12 for fire millage ballot language
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CITY OF EVART
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
August 5, 2026 @ 6:30PM
Community Room at the Depot, 200 S. Main Street
Mayor Elkins called the meeting to order at 6:30pm, then led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present Council Members (via roll call): Mayor Elkins, Sandy Szeliga, Ralph Carlson, Tina Young, Mike Fulton
Present (staff): Downtown Development Authority Director Todd Bruggema, City Clerk Andrea Grupido, City
Attorney Eric Williams
Guests: Diane Carlson, Gary Terrill, Shawn Smith
Public Hearing — 516 S. Oak Variance — Called to Order at 6:32pm
Citizen’s Comments Regarding the Public Hearing: none
Public Hearing Closed at 6:33pm
Citizen’s Comments: none
Approval of Agenda: Motion by Mayor Elkins to approve agenda with the additions of J1. And J2. Second by
Szeliga. Motion passed with all in favor.
Approval of Consent Agenda:
A. Pre-Council Minutes — July 20, 2026
B. Regular Council Minutes — July 20, 2026
C. Fire Board Meeting Minutes — July 2026
D. Vendor's List $786,163.20
E. Budget Amendments
Motion by Szeliga to approve the consent agenda as presented. Second by Fulton. Motion passed with ail in
favor.
New Business
F. 516 S. Oak Variance
City Attorney Eric Williams addresses Council on what situations would qualify for an approval of the variance.
Motion by Mayor Elkins to approve the variance for 516 S. Oak St. There is no second to the motion. Mayor
Elkins rescinds his motion. Motion by Szeliga to deny the variance for 516 S. Oak St. Second …
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Wed Aug 5, 2026
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CITY OF EVART
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Evart Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following request
from Shawn Smith:
1. Shawn Smith has applied for a dimensional (non-use) variance under Section 44.136 of the City of
Evart Zoning Ordinance for a carport that has been built and encroaches into the 10 ft set-back.
LOCATION & ADDRESS: The property is located at 516 S. Oak Street. The applicant has constructed
a carport that encroaches into the 10 ft set-back. He is asking for a variance to allow this encroachment.
The hearing will be held as follows:
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026
TIME: 6:30 P.M.
WHERE: CITY OF EVART CITY HALL
200 S MAIN ST
EVART MI 49631
Information on the proposed request is available for review at City of Evart City Hall, 200 S. Main St.,
Evart MI 49631, during normal office hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday or by calling
231-734-2181
Andrea Grupido, City Clerk
City of Evart Zoning Board of Appeals
Council Meeting Agenda – August 5, 2026 1
CITY OF EVART
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 @ 6:30PM
The Regular Council Meeting will be held in the Community Room at the Depot located at
200 S. …
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Wed Aug 5, 2026
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✓ Decided: Council discusses fire millage, patrol vehicle disposal, tractor repair
The Evart City Council held a work session on August 5, 2026, and discussed three main items: disposing of the 2016 Police Interceptor Utility Patrol Vehicle, repairing the 2013 New Holland tractor, and a proposed fire department millage. No formal votes were taken; the council discussed the items and will consider them at a future meeting. The fire millage proposal would ask voters to approve up to 2.00 mills for six years (2026-2031), replacing the expired 1.8422 mill.
- Discussed disposal of 2016 Police Interceptor Utility Patrol Vehicle (repair cost ~$8,159.95; recommended for scrap)
- Discussed New Holland tractor repair estimate from Burnips Equipment; Council member Fulton requested a second estimate
- Discussed Fire Department Millage Resolution 2026-12 (proposed 2.00 mills for 6 years, 2026-2031)
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CITY OF EVART
WORK SESSION
August 5, 2026 @ 6:00PM
Community Room at the Depot, 200 S. Main Street
Mayor Elkins called the work session to order at 6:00pm.
Present Council Members: Mayor Elkins, Sandy Szeliga, Ralph Carlson, Tina Young, Mike
Fulton
Present Staff. Downtown Development Authority Director Todd Bruggema, City Clerk Andrea
Grupido, City Attorney Eric Williams
Guests: Diane Carlson, Diane Carlson, Shawn Smith
There will be two additions to the agenda tonight. Item J1. New Holland Tractor Repair and J2.
Fire Department Millage — Resolution 2026-12.
New Business
Request for Patrol Vehicle Disposal
The Police Department is asking for approval to dispose of the 2016 Police Interceptor Utility
Patrol Vehicle. After having an inspection done in March of 2026, it was determined that the
vehicle repair cost is approximately $8,159.95. Based on the repair quote and the overall
condition of the vehicle, it was removed from service, and a new replacement vehicle was
ordered. Currently the engine still runs, but the vehicle is not drivable because the failed
steering system has disabled normal operation. Chief Beam is recommending removing any
parts that could possibly be sold and then disposing of the vehicle for scrap.
New Holland Tractor Repair
Through evaluating maintenance on vehicles within the motor pool, it was found the 2013 New
Holland tractor (110) had not been serviced since mid-2022. The tractor is utilized in
combination with a snow blower to clear the …
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Mon Jul 20, 2026
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✓ Decided: Council discusses splash pad pumps, computer purchase, and construction updates
The work session included discussion on using grant contingency funds for splash pad lift station pumps, with work needing completion by September 30. The City Manager sought approval to purchase eight new desktop computers, with quotes from Dell and Black Rock Technologies. Fleis & Vandenbrink provided construction updates on water and sewer projects. No formal votes were taken during this work session.
- Discussed using grant contingency funds for splash pad lift station pumps
- Discussed applying for a grant to install a recirculation pad using Ice Mountain renewal funds
- Discussed purchasing eight new desktop computers (quotes: Dell $13,245.28, Black Rock $10,400.00)
- Received construction updates on DWSRF and CWSRF projects from Fleis & Vandenbrink
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CITY OF EVART
WORK SESSION
July 20, 2026 @ 6:00PM
Community Room at the Depot, 200 S. Main Street
Mayor Elkins called the work session to order at 6:00pm.
Present Council Members. Mayor Elkins, Sandy Szeliga, Ralph Carlson, Tina Young, Mike
Fulton
Present Staff. City Manager Pepper Lockhart, Downtown Development Authority Director Todd
Bruggema, City Clerk Andrea Grupido, Finance Director Jennie Sims, Police Chief John Beam
Guests: Travis Douglas, Diane Carlson, Jason Chumkra, Cindy Wood, Deb Booher
Discussion
Splash Pad Lift Station and Recirculation Pad
Fulton inquires about the contingency dollars from the grant and if that. will be enough to cover
the pumps for the lift station at the splash pad. The City Manager is working with the DPW
Admin to get quotes and timelines for that project. The work must be completed before the grant
closing deadline of September 30". There was also discussion on using the money from the Ice
Mountain renewal agreement to apply for another grant to install a recirculation pad.
New Business
Computer Purchase
The City Manager would like approval to. purchase eight (8) new desktop computers to replace
existing workstations that are over. six (6) years old and not compatible with Windows 11.
Microsoft has ended support for Windows 10, and these\computers cannot be upgraded to
Windows 11 due to hardware limitations. As a result, we are unable to maintain current security
updates, leaving the systems increasingly vulnerable to cybersecuri …
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Mon Jul 20, 2026
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✓ Decided: Council approves City Manager contract renewal in closed session
The Evart City Council approved the City Manager contract renewal after a closed session, and approved several other items including computer purchases, a CD rollover, and board reappointments. The council also voted to contribute $700 toward reinstalling irrigation at 430 Jefferson St. and approved the consent agenda with vendor payments and budget amendments.
- Approved City Manager contract renewal (all in favor)
- Approved $10,400 for eight computers from Black Rock Technologies (all in favor)
- Approved $250,000 CD rollover at Northland Credit Union (all in favor)
- Approved $700 toward irrigation reinstatement at 430 Jefferson St. (all in favor, Fulton abstained)
- Reappointed Mike Fulton and Jenny Joyce to Historic District Commission until 2029, Susan Fulton until 2028 (all in favor)
- Reappointed Gary Hartsock and Dan Boyer to DDA Board until 2030 (all in favor)
- Reappointed Don Maddern to Cemetery Commission until 2029 (all in favor)
- Approved consent agenda including vendor list of $106,046.25 and budget amendments (all in favor)
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CITY OF EVART
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
July 20, 2026 @ 6:30PM
Community Room at the Depot, 200 S. Main Street
Mayor Elkins called the meeting to order at 6:30pm, then led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present Council Members (via roll call): Mayor Elkins, Sandy Szeliga, Ralph Carlson, Tina Young, Mike Fulton
Present (staff): City Manager Pepper Lockhart, City Clerk Andrea Grupido, Finance Director Jennie Sims,
Downtown Development Authority Director Todd Bruggema, Chief of Police John Beam
Guests: Travis Douglas, Diane Carlson, Jason Chumkra, Doug Isanhart, Kevinn Beemer, Cindy Wood, Deb
Booher
Citizen’s Comments: Deb Booher — An invasive species plant called jimson weed has been identified in the
City and residents need to know what is being done to remedy the situation. Jason Chumkra asks to address
the comment and states that Gerber Construction is aware of the problem and will be going around to remove
the weed. Please contact the City to let them know if it is present at your residence.
Approval of Agenda: Motion by Carlson to approve agenda as presented. Second by.Fulton. Motion passed
with all in favor.
Approval of Consent Agenda:
A. Pre-Council Minutes — July 6, 2026
B. Regular Council Minutes — July 6, 2026
C. Vendor's List $106,046.25
D. Budget Amendments
Motion by Szeliga to approve the consent agenda as presented. Second by Cartson. Motion passed with ail in
favor.
Unfinished Business:
E. Jefferson St. Irrigation
Schliaack presented the Ci …
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Mon Jul 20, 2026
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Council Meeting Agenda – July 20, 2026
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CITY OF EVART
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Monday, July 20, 2026 @ 6:30PM
The Regular Council Meeting will be held in the Community Room at the Depot located at
200 S. Main St. Evart, MI 49631
Before each regular council meeting there will be a standing pre-council work session from
6:00PM to 6:30PM.
1. Call to Order: 6:30PM
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Citizen’s Comments – limited to 3-4 minutes per individual
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Consent Agenda *
A. Pre-Council Minutes – July 6, 2026
B. Regular Council Minutes – July 6, 2026
C. Vendor’s List $106,046.25
D. Budget Amendments
7. Unfinished Business
E. Jefferson St. Irrigation
8. New Business
F. Fleis & Vanderbrink – Updates
G. Computer Replacement
H. Northland Area Federal Credit Union – CD
I.
Reappointment to Board/Commissions- Cemetery-DDA-HDC
J. Closed Session- per MCL-Section 15.268(a)-contract renewal
K. Contract Approval
9. Department/Informational Reports (No Action Needed)
L. Accounts Payable Report (7/7/2026 – 7/20/2026)
10. City Attorney Report/Comment
11. City Clerk Report/Comment
City Council
Mayor: Roger Elkins
Mayor Pro-Tem: Sandy Szeliga
Council: Tina Young
Mike Fulton
Ralph Carlson
City Manager: Pepper Lockhart
City Clerk: Andrea Grupido
City of Evart
200 S. Main St.
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-2181
www.evart.org …
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Mon Jul 6, 2026
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✓ Decided: Council discusses K9 program, IT contract, irrigation dispute
The work session covered three items: the K9 police dog program, a potential multi-year contract with Black Rock IT Services, and a resident's request for city assistance with an irrigation meter correction. No formal votes or decisions were made during the session.
- Discussed K9 police dog program information
- Discussed Black Rock IT Services contract options (3- or 5-year, 10% savings on 3-year)
- Discussed Jefferson St. irrigation request for $700 assistance (no quote provided)
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CITY OF EVART
WORK SESSION
July 6, 2026 @ 6:00PM
Community Room at the Depot, 200 S. Main Street
Mayor ProTem Szeliga called the work session to order at 6:00pm. Mayor Elkins arrived late at
6:04pm.
Present Council Members: Mayor Elkins, Sandy Szeliga, Ralph Carlson, Tina Young, Mike
Fulton
Present Staff. City Manager Pepper Lockhart, City, Attorney Eric Williams, Downtown
Development Authority Director Todd Bruggema, City Clerk Andrea Grupido, Finance Director
Jennie Sims, Police Chief John Beam
Guests: Travis Douglas, Diane Carlson, Gary Terrill, Dave Schlaack
New Business
K9 Police Dog
The City Manager distributes information regarding the K9 program. answering some of the
questions that council members have had.
Black Rock IT Services
The City only budgeted for a one-year contract with Black Rock. The remaining cost for a three
or five-year contract would need'to come from General Fund. There would be 10% savings if
council chose to approve the recommended three-year contract.
Jefferson St. irrigation Request
The irrigation system at this address is connected before the city’s meter, utilizing its own meter
to calculate water usage. Per city ordinance, this is considered an illegal water connection -
Sec. 42-83 (e). Over the last 8 years, we have received 3 irrigation reads from this address.
We have done estimated billings, spreading the usage over the spans in between reads to
come up with a billing amount for the water that was used for irrigation. When the …
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Mon Jul 6, 2026
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Evart to vote on $49,446 USDA grant for new Bobcat loader
The Evart City Council will hold a public hearing on accepting a USDA Rural Development grant to purchase a Bobcat Compact Track Loader for the Public Works Department. The grant covers up to 75% of the $65,928.75 total cost, with the city matching the remaining 25%. The council previously authorized the city manager to sign grant documents if approved.
- USDA grant for $49,446 to purchase Bobcat Compact Track Loader
- City match of $16,482.75 from Equipment Pool funds
- Public hearing on grant acceptance scheduled for July 6, 2026
- Vendor’s List totaling $1,501,666.87 included in consent agenda
- Black Rock IT Services contract renewal proposed with $92/month increase
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Council Meeting Agenda – July 6, 2026
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CITY OF EVART
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Monday, July 6, 2026 @ 6:30PM
The Regular Council Meeting will be held in the Community Room at the Depot located at
200 S. Main St. Evart, MI 49631
Before each regular council meeting there will be a standing pre-council work session from
6:00PM to 6:30PM.
1. Call to Order: 6:30PM
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Call Public Hearing to Order
5. PUBLIC HEARING: USDA Grant for Purchase of Bobcat Compact Loader for the City of Evart
Public Works Department
6. Citizen’s Comments regarding Public Hearing – limited to 3-4 minutes per individual
7. Close Public Hearing
8. Open Regular Council Meeting
9. Citizen’s Comments – limited to 3-4 minutes per individual
10. Approval of Agenda
11. Consent Agenda *
A. Pre-Council Minutes – June 15, 2026
B. Regular Council Minutes – June 15, 2026
C. Vendor’s List $1,501,666.87
D. Budget Amendments
12. Unfinished Business
E. Black Rock IT Services
13. New Business
F. Jefferson St. Irrigation
G. Poverty Exemption Application Amendments
H. Lift Station / Wells Annual Generator Maintenance
City Council
Mayor: Roger Elkins
Mayor Pro-Tem: Sandy Szeliga
Council: Tina Young
Mike Fulton
Ralph Carlson
City Manager: Pepper Lockhart
City Clerk: Andrea Grupido
City of Evart
200 S. Main St.
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-2181
www.evart.org
Council Meeting Agenda – J …
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Mon Jul 6, 2026
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✓ Decided: City Council approves $77,500 IT contract and various infrastructure payments
City Council approved a three-year IT services contract with Black Rock Technologies and a generator maintenance agreement with Cummins. The council also authorized spending for airport engineering and approved a POLC contract.
- Approved 3-year Black Rock Technologies IT contract for $77,500 (all in favor)
- Approved 5-year Cummins generator maintenance quote for $33,154.15 (all in favor)
- Approved Fleis & Vandenbrink Airport Engineer quote for $37,000 (all in favor)
- Approved POLC Contract (all in favor)
- Approved Poverty Exemption Application Amendments to section 2c (all in favor)
- Approved water/sewer credit for 211 W. Seventh St. for $733.39 (all in favor)
- Authorized City Manager to sign Airport Grant Agreement (all in favor)
- Tabled Jefferson St. Irrigation pending a quote
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CITY OF EVART
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
July 6, 2026 @ 6:30PM
Community Room at the Depot, 200 S. Main Street
Mayor Elkins called the meeting to order at 6:30pm, then led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present Council Members (via roll call): Mayor Elkins, Sandy Szeliga, Ralph Carlson, Tina Young, Mike Fulton
Present (staff): City Manager Pepper Lockhart, City Clerk Andrea Grupido, Finance Director Jennie Sims, City
Attorney Eric Williams, Downtown Development Authority Director Todd Bruggema, Chief of Police John Beam
Guests: Travis Douglas, Diane Carlson, Gary Terrill, Dave Schlaack
Mayor Elkins calls the Public Hearing to order at 6:33pm — USDA Grant for Purchase of Bobcat Compact
Loader for the City of Evart Public Works Department.
Citizen’s Comments Regarding Public Hearing: none
Mayor Elkins closed the Public Hearing at 6:35pm and opened the Regular Meeting
Citizen’s Comments: none
Approval of Agenda: Motion by Fulton to approve agenda as presented. Second by Szeliga. Motion passed
with all in favor.
Approval of Consent Agenda:
A. Pre-Council Minutes — June 15 2026
B. Regular Council Minutes - June 15,2026
C. Vendor's List $1,501,666.87
D. Budget Amendments
Motion by Carison to approve the consent agenda as presented. Second by Szeliga. Motion passed with all in
favor.
Unfinished Business:
E. Black Rock IT Services
Motion by Carson to approve a 3-year contract with Black Rock Technologies which includes a 10% discount
and a total of $77,500 to …
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Mon Jun 15, 2026
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✓ Decided: Evart City Council approves Teamsters contract and K9 program continuation
The City Council approved a new Teamsters Union Contract and authorized the continuation of the K9 program for six months. Council also approved the 2026 Poverty Exemption Guidelines and the 2026 Fireworks event.
- Approved Teamsters Union Contract for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029 (unanimous)
- Approved continuation of K9 program for six months (3-1)
- Approved Resolution 2026-11 for Poverty Exemption Guidelines (4-0)
- Approved 2026 Fireworks event (unanimous)
- Approved $3,600 purchase of YubiKeys for Police Department (unanimous)
- Approved MMRMA and Accident Fund Worker’s Compensation renewal proposals (unanimous)
- Approved Vendor's List of $1,806,064.90 (unanimous)
- Tabled Black Rock IT Service Agreement
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CITY OF EVART
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
June 15, 2026 @ 6:30PM
Community Room at the Depot, 200 S. Main Street
Mayor ProTem Szeliga called the meeting to order at 6:30pm, then led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present Council Members (via roll call): Sandy Szeliga, Ralph Carlson, Tina Young, Mike Fulton
Absent Council Members (via roll call): Mayor Elkins — excused absence
Present (staff): City Manager Pepper Lockhart, City Clerk Andrea Grupido, Finance Director Jennie Sims, City
Attorney Eric Williams, Downtown Development Authority Director Todd Bruggema, Department of Public Works
Director Chad Thompson, Chief of Police John Beam
Guests: Travis Douglas, Diane Carlson, Jason Chumkra
Citizen’s Comments: none
Approval of Agenda: Motion by Szeliga to approve agenda with the addition of D1. Fleis and Vandenbrink
Project Updates. Second by Carlson. Motion passed with all in favor.
Approval of Consent Agenda:
A. Pre-Council Minutes - June 1 2026
B. Regular Council Minutes — June 1, 2026
C. Vendor's List $1,806,064.90
D. Budget Amendments
Motion by Szeliga to approve the consent agenda as presented. Second by Carlson. Motion passed with all in
favor. a
Unfinished Business:
New Business
D1. Fleis and Vandenbrink Project Updates
E. YubiKey — Mulitifactor Authentication
Motion by Carlson to approve the Police Department.purchase of YubiKeys in the amount of $3,600. Second by
Fulton. Motion passed with all in favor.
F. MMRMA Renewal
Motion by Fulton to appr …
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Mon Jun 15, 2026
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Council will consider approval of the 2026 Fireworks display.
The Evart City Council meeting on June 15, 2026 will address several new‑business items, including a request to approve the city’s 2026 fireworks display, a poverty‑exemption resolution, a TEAMSTERS labor contract, renewal of the MMRMA agreement, and implementation of Unikey multifactor authentication. The meeting also includes routine consent‑agenda items such as vendor payments totaling $1,806,064.90 and budget amendments. No decisions have been recorded yet; the council will discuss and vote on the listed items during the session.
- TEAMSTERS Contract
- 2026 Poverty Exemption – Resolution 2026-11
- 2026 Fireworks Approval
- Unikey Multifactor Authentication
- MMRMA Renewal
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Council Meeting Agenda – June 15, 2026 1
CITY OF EVART
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Monday, June 15, 2026 @ 6:30PM
The Regular Council Meeting will be held in the Community Room at the Depot located at
200 S. Main St. Evart, MI 49631
Before each regular council meeting there will be a standing pre-council work session from
6:00PM to 6:30PM.
1. Call to Order: 6:30PM
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Citizen’s Comments – limited to 3-4 minutes per individual
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Consent Agenda *
A. Pre-Council Minutes – June 1, 2026
B. Regular Council Minutes – June 1, 2026
C. Vendor’s List $1,806,064.90
D. Budget Amendments
7. Unfinished Business
8. New Business
E. Unikey- Multifactor Authentication
F. MMRMA Renewal
G. BlackRock IT Services
H. TEAMSTERS Contract
I.
2026 Poverty Exemption - Resolution 2026-11
J. 2026 Fireworks Approval
K. K9 Program
9. Department/Informational Reports (No Action Needed)
L. Accounts Payable Report (5/18/2026 – 6/1/2026)
M. Revenue and Expense Report
10. City Attorney Report/Comment
11. City Clerk Report/Comment
City Council
Mayor: Roger Elkins
Mayor Pro-Tem: Sandy Szeliga
Council: Tina Young
Mike Fulton
Ralph Carlson
City Manager: Pepper Lockhart
City Clerk: Andrea Grupido
City of Evart
200 S. Main St.
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-2181
www.evart.org
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N …
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Mon Jun 15, 2026
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✓ Decided: City Council reviews IT contracts, union agreement, and K9 program
The City Council held a work session to review proposals for police multi-factor authentication, an IT service contract renewal, and a new three-year Teamsters collective bargaining agreement. The council also discussed poverty exemption guidelines and evaluated the operational effectiveness of the K9 program. No formal votes were recorded in the minutes.
- Discussed purchase of YubiKeys for police MFA at a cost of $3,600
- Reviewed proposed one-year agreement with Black Rock Technologies including a $92/month increase
- Reviewed recommended three-year Teamsters collective bargaining agreement (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029)
- Discussed poverty exemption guidelines regarding primary vehicle exclusions
- Reviewed K9 program expenditures and activity for long-term decision making
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CITY OF EVART
WORK SESSION
June 15, 2026 @ 6:00PM
Community Room at the Depot, 200 S. Main Street
Mayor ProTem Szeliga called the work session to order at 6:00pm.
Present Council Members: Sandy Szeliga, Ralph Carlson, Tina Young, Mike Fulton
Absent Council Members: Mayor Elkins
Present Staff. City Manager Pepper Lockhart, City Attorney Eric Williams, Downtown
Development Authority Director Todd Bruggema, City Clerk Andrea Grupido, Finance Director
Jennie Sims, Department of Public Works Director Chad Thompson, Police Chief John Beam
Guests: Travis Douglas, Diane Carlson, Jason Chumkra
New Business
YubiKeys — Multifactor Authentication
Last year during LEIN Audit, an area that was identified as non-compliant was the lack of Multi-
Factor Identification (MFA) for users logging into the department computers. The department
was already looking into implementing MFA, which allowed them.to meet the audit
requirements. MFA is required by law, but there are different options to choose from. Chief has
provided vendor quotes and comparisons for Council to review before deciding. Based on the
consultation with our current IT Service, and the.conversation with the City of Big Rapids who
have already implemented their MFA, it is the recommendation of Chief Beam to purchase Yubi
Keys as the department's MFA option at the cost of $3,600.
Black Rock IT Services
In July of 2025, the City of Evart switched IT Companies to Black Rock Technologies for a one-
year agreement. There have b …
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Evart City Council to review contract renewals and vendor payments
The City Council will meet to discuss contract approvals and a closed session regarding a contract renewal. The body will also review a vendor's list and budget amendments.
- Vendor's list totaling $36,149.05
- Closed session for contract renewal per MCL-Section 15.268(a)
- Contract approval
- Budget amendments
- Review of Fire Department Updated Final Budget 2026-2027
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CITY OF EVART
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Monday, June 1, 2026 @ 6:30PM
The Regular Council Meeting will be held in the Community Room at the Depot located at
200 S. Main St. Evart, MI 49631
Before each regular council meeting there will be a standing pre-council work session from
6:00PM to 6:30PM.
1. Call to Order: 6:30PM
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Citizen’s Comments – limited to 3-4 minutes per individual
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Consent Agenda *
A. Pre-Council Minutes – May 18, 2026
B. Regular Council Minutes – May 18, 2026
C. Fire Department Meeting Minutes – May 2026
D. Vendor’s List $36,149.05
E. Budget Amendments
7. Unfinished Business
8. New Business
F. Closed Session- per MCL-Section 15.268(a)-contract renewal
G. Contract Approval
9. Department/Informational Reports (No Action Needed)
H. Accounts Payable Report (5/18/2026 – 6/1/2026)
I.
Revenue and Expense Report
J. Summary of Funds – March & April 2026
10. City Attorney Report/Comment
11. City Clerk Report/Comment
12. Finance Director Report/Comment
City Council
Mayor: Roger Elkins
Mayor Pro-Tem: Sandy Szeliga
Council: Tina Young
Mike Fulton
Ralph Carlson
City Manager: Pepper Lockhart
City Clerk: Andrea Grupido
City of Evart
200 S. Main St.
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-2181
www.evart.org
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Mon May 18, 2026
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✓ Decided: City Council adopted the 2026‑2027 budget
The council approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda, then adopted the 2026‑2027 city budget. It also approved several resolutions covering a state grant request, a water purchase amendment, fire board pay, and a vac‑truck repair. The reappointment of Kathy Maddern to the Board of Review was confirmed.
- Approved agenda with Fire Board Representative Pay and Vac Truck Repair items (all in favor)
- Approved consent agenda, including Vendor List $1,706,723.42 (all in favor)
- Adopted 2026‑2027 City Budget (Resolution 2026‑08) – votes: Young yes, Szeliga yes, Carlson yes, Fulton yes, Mayor yes
- Approved Resolution 2026‑09 establishing request for SS4A grant funding (all in favor)
- Approved Resolution 2026‑10 amending Spring Water Purchase Agreement with Blue Triton (all in favor)
- Approved $50 meeting pay for Fire Board Representative (all in favor)
- Approved $10,000 Vac Truck repair from sewer fund (all in favor)
- Reappointed Kathy Maddern to Board of Review for a three‑year term (all in favor)
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CITY OF EVART
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
May 18, 2026 @ 6:30PM
Community Room at the Depot, 200 S. Main Street
Mayor Elkins called the meeting to order at 6:30pm, then led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present Council Members (via roll call): Mayor Elkins, Sandy Szeliga, Ralph Carlson, Tina Young, Mike Fulton
Present (staff): City Manager Pepper Lockhart, Director of Public Works Chad Thompson, Downtown
Development Authority Director Todd Bruggema, City Attorney Eric Williams, City Clerk Andrea Grupido, Chief
of Police John Beam
Guests: Mark Sochocki, Travis Douglas, Arlene Vincent, Diane Carlson,
Public Hearing: 2026-2027 Budget was called to order at 6:31pm.
Citizen's Comments regarding Public Hearing: none
Public Hearing: 2026-2027 Budget is closed at 6:32pm.
The Regular Council Meeting is open at 6:32pm.
Citizen's Comments: Arlene Vincent — Values the relationship her/company has with Evart and is happy to
continue working with them.
Approval of Agenda: Motion by Mayor Elkins to approve agenda with the additions of items I1. Fire Board
Representative Pay and 2. Vac Truck Repair. Second by Széliga. Motion passed with all in favor.
Approval of Consent Agenda:
A. Pre-Council Minutes — May 4, 2026 é
B. Regular Council Minutes — May 4, 2026
C. Fire Board Meeting Minutes — April 2026 »~
D. Fire Board Special Meeting Minutes — Aprif 2026
E. Vendor's List $1,706,723.42
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Evart City Council to hold public hearing on 2026-2027 budget
The City Council will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed 2026-2027 budget. The body will also consider resolutions regarding a grant and a water purchase agreement.
- Public hearing for 2026-2027 Budget (Resolution 2026-08)
- SS4A Grant (Resolution 2026-09)
- Spring Water Purchase Agreement 5th Amendment (Resolution 2026-10)
- Vendor's List totaling $1,706,723.42
- Reappointment to Board of Review
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CITY OF EVART
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Monday, May 18, 2026 @ 6:30PM
The Regular Council Meeting will be held in the Community Room at the Depot located at
200 S. Main St. Evart, MI 49631
Before each regular council meeting there will be a standing pre-council work session from
6:00PM to 6:30PM.
1. Call to Order: 6:30PM
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Call Public Hearing to Order
5. PUBLIC HEARING: 2026-2027 Budget
6. Citizen’s Comments regarding Public Hearing – limited to 3-4 minutes per individual
7. Close Public Hearing
8. Open Regular Council Meeting
9. Citizen’s Comments – limited to 3-4 minutes per individual
10. Approval of Agenda
11. Consent Agenda *
A. Pre-Council Minutes – May 4, 2026
B. Regular Council Minutes – May 4, 2026
C. Fire Board Meeting Minutes – April 2026
D. Fire Board Special Meeting Minutes – April 2026
E. Vendor’s List $1,706,723.42
12. Unfinished Business
13. New Business
F. 2026-2027 Budget – Resolution 2026-08
City Council
Mayor: Roger Elkins
Mayor Pro-Tem: Sandy Szeliga
Council: Tina Young
Mike Fulton
Ralph Carlson
City Manager: Pepper Lockhart
City Clerk: Andrea Grupido
City of Evart
200 S. Main St.
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-2181
www.evart.org
Council Meeting Agenda – May 18, 2026
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G. SS4A Grant – Resolution 2026-09
H. Spring Water Purchase Agreement 5th Amendment – Resolution 2026-1 …
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✓ Decided: Council discussed SS4A grant application and vac truck repair; no actions taken
The council reviewed a resolution to apply for a $96,000 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) technical assistance grant, authorizing the City Manager to act as the city's agent and confirming a $24,000 match. Staff presented a $10,000 repair estimate for the vac truck, noting rental costs and that funding would come from sewer funds. No votes, approvals, or denials were recorded for either item.
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CITY OF EVART
WORK SESSION
May 18, 2026 @ 6:00PM
Community Room at the Depot, 200 S. Main Street
Mayor Elkins called the work session to order at 6:02pm.
Present Council Members: Mayor Elkins, Sandy Szeliga, Ralph Carlson, Tina Young, Mike
Fulton
Present Staff. City Manager Pepper Lockhart, City Attorney Eric Williams, City Clerk Andrea
Grupido, Downtown Development Authority Director Tadd Bruggema, Director of Public Works
Chad Thompson, Chief of Police John Beam
Guests: Mark Sochocki, Travis Douglas, Arlene Vincent, Diane Carlson
ltem It. Fire Board Representative Pay and 12. Vac Truck Repair will be added to the agenda
tonight.
New Business Y,
SS4A Grant ~ Resolution 2026-09
The City applied for a technical assistance grant to assist in (reparing the actual grant
application for the USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) which creates an Action Plan
to improve transportation safety for all roadway users within the city limits, including
pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, older adults, children and individuals with disabilities. The
resolution is a requirement of the grant application process, to support the grant application and
to confirm the amount being requested ($96,000) and the amount of matching funds to be
committed ($24,000); authorizing the City Manager to act as agent on behalf of the city.
Vac Truck Repair
The Vac Truck was purchased in 2019 and is used to vac out any blockages that are in our
system. Itis relied heavily upon right now during all …
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✓ Decided: Council moved collective bargaining discussion to the end of the agenda
The council decided to shift the collective bargaining item to the end of the agenda, as required by MCL Section 15.268(c). Council also agreed to place a $50 per meeting stipend for the Fire Board Representative on the next meeting's agenda. No votes were recorded for these actions.
- Moved collective bargaining item to end of agenda (per MCL 15.268(c))
- Agreed to add $50 per meeting Fire Board Representative stipend to next agenda
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CITY OF EVART
WORK SESSION
May 4, 2026 @ 6:00PM
Community Room at the Depot, 200 S. Main Street
Mayor Elkins called the work session to order at 6:00pm.
Present Council Members: Mayor Elkins, Sandy Szeliga, Ralph Carlson, Tina Young, Mike
Fulton
Present Staff. City Manager Pepper Lockhart, City Attorney Eric Williams, City Clerk Andrea
Grupido, Finance Director Jenni Sims, Director of Public. Works Chad Thompson
Guests: Mark Sochocki, Gary Terrill, Jason Chumkra, Diane Carlson
Item L. Closed Session — per MCL Section 15.268(c), collective bargaining will be moved to the
end of the agenda after Citizen's Comments.
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New Business
Resolution 2026-06 >
To further pursue funding opportunities for this project there néeds tolbe a resolution in which
the City of Evart commits to the contribution of a 25% match of the total costs. This is not an
approval of the project itself. g
Resolution 2026-07
Fulton questions whether section #1 in the resolution should state “renewal” in place of ‘new
additional.” Williams’ confirms and recommends the change in language.
Discussion:
Fire Board Representative Pay »
Lockhart suggests that the City of Evart provide pay for their Fire Board Representative. She
states that the surrounding townships offer a meeting stipend to each of their representatives
and suggests the amount of $50/meeting. Council agrees and requests that this item be added
to the next agenda.
Updates on Grant Opportunities
Lockhart updates Council’6n a couple gran …
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Mon May 4, 2026
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✓ Decided: City Council awards MDOT Category 8 paving grant to Rieth‑Riley Construction with 50% match
The council approved a MDOT Category 8 grant paving project, awarding it to Rieth‑Riley Construction Co. and matching 50% of the $63,096 cost. It also approved the DDA and Farmer's Market 2026‑27 budget, renewed the Telnet phone service contract for five years at $164.93 per month, and adopted resolutions for a 25% match on new community facilities and a police millage language correction. All motions passed unanimously.
- Award MDOT Category 8 paving grant to Rieth‑Riley Construction (unanimous)
- Approve DDA and Farmer's Market 2026‑27 budget (unanimous)
- Renew Telnet phone service contract for five‑year term at $164.93/month (unanimous)
- Approve resolution 2026‑06 for 25% match on new community facilities and City Hall (unanimous)
- Approve resolution 2026‑07 for police department millage language correction (unanimous)
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CITY OF EVART
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
May 4, 2026 @ 6:30PM
Community Room at the Depot, 200 S. Main Street
Mayor Elkins called the meeting to order at 6:30pm, then led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present Council Members (via roll call): Mayor Elkins, Sandy Szeliga, Ralph Carlson, Tina Young, Mike Fulton
Present (staff): City Manager Pepper Lockhart, Director of Public Works Chad Thompson, Finance Director
Jenni Sims, City Attorney Eric Williams, City Clerk Andrea Grupido,
Guests: Mark Sochocki, Gary Terrill, Jason Chumkra, Diane Carlson
Citizen’s Comments: none
Approval of Agenda: Motion by Szeliga to approve the agenda moving item)L, Closed Session ~ per MCL
Section 15.268 collective bargaining to the end of the agenda items. Second by, Filton. Motion’ passed with all
in favor.
Approval of Consent Agenda:
A. Pre-Council Minutes — April 6, 2026
B. Regular Council Minutes — April 6, 2026
€. Vendor's List $41,384.12 — April 20, 2026
Vendor's List $189,351.73 =May 4, 2026
D. Budget Amendments
Motion by Szeliga to approve the consent agenda with the’ Correction to the typo in the work session minutes.
Second by Fulton. Motion passed with all in favor’ >
Unfinished Business: none.
New Business Bs
E. Fleis & Vandenbrink Project Updates ~ Presentation
F. Category B Grant
Motion by Mayor Elkins to award the MDOT Category}8 Grant paving project to Rieth-Riley Construction Co.
with the City of Evart contributing a 50% match of $63,096 coming from major and …
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Police millage renewal resolution to be considered at May 4 council meeting
The Evart City Council will meet on May 4, 2026 to review a consent agenda and several new business items. Key topics include updates on the Fleis & Vandenbrink project, a Category B grant, the 2026‑27 draft city budget, telnet‑phone service, a community facility resolution, and a police millage renewal resolution. The council will also hold a closed‑session on collective bargaining matters.
- Vendor’s List $41,384.12
- Police Millage Renewal Resolution 2026-07
- City of Evart 26-27 Draft Budget
- Telnet‑Phone Service
- Community Facility Resolution 2026-06
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CITY OF EVART
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Monday, May 4, 2026 @ 6:30PM
The Regular Council Meeting will be held in the Community Room at the Depot located at
200 S. Main St. Evart, MI 49631
Before each regular council meeting there will be a standing pre-council work session from
6:00PM to 6:30PM.
1. Call to Order: 6:30PM
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Citizen’s Comments – limited to 3-4 minutes per individual
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Consent Agenda *
A. Pre-Council Minutes – April 6, 2026
B. Regular Council Minutes – April 6, 2026
C. Vendor’s List $41,384.12 – 4.20.2026
Vendor’s List $189,351,73 – 5.4.2026
D. Budget Amendments
7. Unfinished Business
8. New Business
E. Fleis & Vandenbrink - Project Updates
F. Category B Grant
G. DDA and Farmer’s Market 26-27 Budget
H. City of Evart 26-27 Draft Budget
I.
Telnet-Phone Service
J. Community Facility Resolution 2026-06
K. Police Millage Renewal Resolution 2026-07
L. Closed Session- per MCL-Section 15.268(c)- collective bargaining
9. Department/Informational Reports (No Action Needed)
M. Accounts Payable Report (4/6/2026 – 4/20/2026)
Accounts Payable Report (4/20/2026 – 05/04/2026)
N. Revenue and Expense Report
City Council
Mayor: Roger Elkins
Mayor Pro-Tem: Sandy Szeliga
Council: Tina Young
Mike Fulton
Ralph Carlson
City Manager: Pepper Lockhart
City Clerk: Andrea Grupido
City of Evart
200 S. M …
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Mon Apr 6, 2026
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✓ Decided: Council reviewed sewer bid, police car purchase, and brownfield plan
The council heard a recommendation to award the Cedar Street Sewer Project to Gerber Construction for $1,318,334.00. The police chief presented a request to replace a 2016 patrol vehicle, noting $24,790.00 is available and up to $36,210.00 may be needed from the general fund. The Brownfield Authority discussed a revision to the Evart Apartments plan to allow revenue sharing. No formal votes or approvals were recorded.
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CITY OF EVART
‘WORK SESSION
April 6, 2026 @ 6:00PM
Community Room at the Depot, 200 S. Main Street
Mayor Elkins called the work session to order at 6:00pm.
Present Council Members: Mayor Elkins, Sandy Szeliga, Ralph Carlson, Tina Young
Absent Council Members: Mike Fulton
Present Staff. City Manager Pepper Lockhart, City Attorney Eric Williams, City Clerk Andrea
Grupido, Finance Director Jenni Sims, Downtown Development Authority Director Todd
Bruggema, Director of Public Works Chad Thompson, Chief of Police John Beam
Guests: Travis Douglas, Mark Sochocki, Gary Terrill, Connor Zook, Jason Chumkra, Corey
Turner
New Business a
CDBG WRI Cedar Street Sewer Project Bid
The Cedar Street Sewer Project involves collection system improvements, replacing
approximately 3,500 feet of gravity sanitary sewer main, manholes, laterals, and associated
surface restoration including HMA, conerete, and turf restoration. The work is located along
Cedar Street from Jefferson Street to south of Sixth Street: This project was put out to bid and
on April 1, 2026, the bids were received and opened. There,was a total of four (4) bids received.
Fleis & Vandenbrink reviewed the bids and determined that two (2) of the bids were incomplete.
Of the remaining two (2) bids, Fleis & Vandenbrink recommend awarding the bid to Gerber
Construction for the amount of $1,318,334.00. -
Police Car
The Police Department's 2016 Ford patrol interceptor utility vehicle was take out of service last
month due to the h …
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City Council to vote on Brownfield plan for 101 S. Main St.
The Evart City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed Brownfield Redevelopment Plan for 101 S. Main Street. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with a vendor list totaling $244,466.16 and the approval of a Police Department purchasing policy.
- Public Hearing: Brownfield Authority Approval for Evart Apartments
- Vendor's List: $244,466.16
- Police Department Car (purchase)
- CDBG WRI Cedar Street Sewer Project Bid
- Resolution 2026-05 – Purchasing Policy
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CITY OF EVART
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Monday, April 6, 2026 @ 6:30PM
The Regular Council Meeting will be held in the Community Room at the Depot located at
200 S. Main St. Evart, MI 49631
Before each regular council meeting there will be a standing pre-council work session from
6:00PM to 6:30PM.
1.
Call to Order: 6:30PM
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Roll Call
4.
Call Public Hearing to Order
5.
PUBLIC HEARING: Brownfield Authority Approval for Evart Apartments
6.
Citizen’s Comments regarding Public Hearing – limited to 3-4 minutes per individual
7.
Close Public Hearing
8.
Open Regular Council Meeting
9.
Citizens’ Comments – limited to 3-4 minutes per individual
10. Approval of Agenda
11. Consent Agenda *
A. Pre-Council Minutes – March 23, 2026
B. Regular Council Minutes – March 23, 2026
C. Fire Board Meeting Minutes – March 2026
D. Fire Board Budget Hearing Minutes – March 17, 2026
E. Vendor’s List $244,466.16
12. Unfinished Business
13. New Business
F.
Fleis & Vandenbrink Update-presentation
City Council
Mayor: Roger Elkins
Mayor Pro-Tem: Sandy Szeliga
Council: Tina Young
Mike Fulton
Ralph Carlson
City Manager: Pepper Lockhart
City Clerk: Andrea Grupido
City of Evart
200 S. Main St.
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-2181
www.evart.org
Council Meeting Agenda – April 6, 2026
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G. Brownfield Approval for Evart Apartments
H. CDBG WRI Cedar Street Sewer Project Bid
I.
Sewer Credit – 211 N. Oak St. …
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✓ Decided: City Council awards $1.3M sewer contract and approves key purchases
The council approved the Brownfield Plan for the Evart Apartments and awarded the Cedar Street sewer project contract to Gerber Construction for $1,318,334.00. It also approved a $562.93 sewer credit, a new police patrol vehicle up to $61,000, and Resolution 2026-05 amending the purchasing policy. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved Brownfield Plan for Evart Apartments at 101 S. Main St. (unanimous)
- Awarded Cedar Street sewer project contract to Gerber Construction for $1,318,334.00 (unanimous)
- Approved sewer credit of $562.93 for 211 N. Oak St. (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of new police patrol vehicle up to $61,000, $24,790 from Police Car Line (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2026-05 amending the purchasing policy (unanimous)
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
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CITY OF EVART
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
‘April 6, 2026 @ 6:30PM
Community Room at the Depot, 200 S. Main Street
Mayor Elkins called the meeting to order at 6:30pm, then led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present Council Members (via roll call): Mayor Elkins, Sandy Szeliga, Ralph Carlson, Tina Young
Absent Council Members (via roll call): Mike Fulton
Present (staf): City Manager Pepper Lockhart, Director of Public, Works Chad Thompson, Downtown.
Development Authority Director Todd Bruggema, Finance Director Jenni Sims, City Attorney Eric Williams, City
Clerk Andrea Grupido, Chief of Police John Beam
Guests: Travis Douglas, Mark Sochocki, Gary Terrill, Connor Zook, Jason Chumkra, Corey Turner, Amold
Dodde v
Citizen's Comments: none
Approval of Agenda: Motion by Carlson to approve the agenda as presented. Sécond by Mayor Elkins. Motion
passed with all in favor.
Approval of Consent Agenda:
A. Pre-Council Minutes — March 23, 2026
B. Regular Council Minutes ~ March 23, 2026
C. Fire Board Meeting Minutes — March 2026
D. Fire Board Budget Hearing Minutes ~ March.17, 202
E. Vendor's List $244,466.16, :
Motion by Szeliga to approve the consent agenda as presented, Second by Carlson. Motion passed with all in
favor.
Unfinished Business: none
New Business
F. Fleis & Vandenbrink Update — Presentation
G. Brownfield Approval for Evart Apartments
Motion by Mayor Elkins to approve the Brownfield Plan for the Evart Apartments at 101 S. Main St. Second by
Carlson. Mot …
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Mon Mar 23, 2026
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CITY OF EVART
WORK SESSION
March 23, 2026 @ 6:00PM
Community Room at the Depot, 200 S. Main Street
Mayor Elkins called the work session to order at 6:00pm.
Present Council Members: Mayor Elkins, Sandy Szeliga, Mike Fulton, Ralph Carlson, Tina
Young
Present Staff. City Manager Pepper Lockhart, City Attorney Eric Williams, City Clerk Andrea
Grupido, Finance Director Jenni Sims, Downtown Development Authority Director Todd
Bruggema, Director of Public Works Chad Thompson, Chief of Police John Beam
Guests: Travis Douglas, David and Lisa Newsome, Mark Sochocki, Diane Carison
New Business
tem H2. Truck Repair will be added to the agenda.
Thompson discusses the repairs needed for the 2008 International plow truck and presents
quotes to the Council
Police Department Radios
Chief Beam created a spreadsheet breaking down the cost of the radios with different purchase
options, Currently the PD has received a grant from TC Energy in the amount of $12,000, and a
state revenue sharing amount of $9,333 to go towards the cost of the radios. Council agrees to
approve up to $21,000 for the remaining balance. If approved for the Osceola County
‘Community Foundation Grant, 50% of that remaining balance would be covered by the grant.
Weapons and Restraint Policy
The Evart Police Department does not have a current formal policy governing the purchase and
disposition of department-issued firearms. Chief Beam has drafted a policy to establish a
standard to follow to ensure the best interes …
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Mon Mar 23, 2026
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City Council adopts new Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance 2026-01)
The Evart City Council meeting on March 23, 2026 will consider several items, including the adoption of Ordinance 2026-01 to replace the city zoning ordinance after a public hearing. Council members will discuss funding options for police department radios, review a proposed weapons policy, and examine the Five Mile Lift Station pump project. The consent agenda will approve a vendor list totaling $105,693.25 and budget amendments. All items will be voted on during the regular meeting.
- Adoption of Ordinance 2026-01 – new Zoning Ordinance
- Police Department radios – four vendor quotes $42,374.03‑$51,396.80 and a $12,000 donation
- Weapons Policy – new policy proposal for council consideration
- Five Mile Lift Station Pump – project discussion
- Vendor’s List – $105,693.25 approved on consent agenda
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CITY OF EVART
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Monday, March 23, 2026 @ 6:30PM
The Regular Council Meeting will be held in the Community Room at the Depot located at
200 S. Main St. Evart, MI 49631
Before each regular council meeting there will be a standing pre-council work session from
6:00PM to 6:30PM.
1. Call to Order: 6:30PM
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Citizen’s Comments – limited to 3-4 minutes per individual
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Consent Agenda *
A. Pre-Council Minutes – March 2, 2026
B. Regular Council Minutes – March 2, 2026
C. Vendor’s List $105,693.25
D. Budget Amendments
7. Unfinished Business
E. Police Department Radios
8. New Business
F. Weapons Policy
G. Five Mile Lift Station Pump
9. Department/Informational Reports (No Action Needed)
H. Accounts Payable Report (3/2/2026 – 3/23/2026)
I. Revenue and Expense Report
10. City Attorney Report/Comment
11. City Clerk Report/Comment
City Council
Mayor: Roger Elkins
Mayor Pro-Tem: Sandy Szeliga
Council: Tina Young
Mike Fulton
Ralph Carlson
City Manager: Pepper Lockhart
City Clerk: Andrea Grupido
City of Evart
200 S. Main St.
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-2181
www.evart.org
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12. Finance Director Report/Comment
J. Monthly Report
13. Department of Public Works Report/Comment
K. Airport Report - FYI
14. Police Department Re …
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Mon Mar 23, 2026
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✓ Decided: Approved $93,951 contract for five‑mile lift‑station pump replacement
The council approved the consent agenda and added item H2 to the agenda. It authorized $21,000 for police radios, adopted the police weapons and restraints policy, approved a $93,951 contract for a five‑mile lift‑station pump, and approved up to $8,788.24 for truck repairs. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved agenda with addition of item H2 (Truck Repair) – unanimous
- Approved consent agenda items A‑D – unanimous
- Approved up to $21,000 purchase of police radios – unanimous
- Approved Police Department Weapons and Restraints Policy – unanimous
- Approved $93,951 contract with LD DOCSA Associates for five‑mile lift‑station pump – unanimous
- Approved up to $8,788.24 for truck repair from General Fund – unanimous
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CITY OF EVART
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
March 23, 2026 @ 6:30PM
Community Room at the Depot, 200 S. Main Street
Mayor Elkins called the meeting to order at 6:30pm, then led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present Council Members (via roll call): Mayor Elkins, Sandy Szeliga, Ralph Carlson, Mike Fulton, Tina Young
Present (staff): City Manager Pepper Lockhart, Director of Public Works Chad Thompson, Downtown
Development Authority Director Todd Bruggema, Finance Director Jenni Sims, City Attorney Eric Williams, City
Clerk Andrea Grupido, Chief of Police John Beam
Guests: Travis Douglas, David and Lisa Newsome, Mark Sochocki, Diane Carlson
Citizen's Comments: none
Approval of Agenda: Motion by Szeliga to approve the agenda with the addition of item H2. Truck Repair.
Second by Fulton. Motion passed with all in favor.
Approval of Consent Agenda:
A. Pre-Council Minutes — March 2, 2026
B. Regular Council Minutes ~ March 2, 2026
C. Vendor's List $105,693.25
D. Budget Amendments
Motion by Mayor Elkins to approve the consent agenda as presented. Second by Szeliga. Motion passed with
all in favor.
Unfinished Business:
E. Police Department Radios
Motion by Fulton to approve up to $21,000 for the purchase of Police radios. Second by Carlson. Motion passed
with all in favor.
New Business
F. Weapons and Restraints Policy
Motion by Fulton to approve the Evart Police Department's Weapons and Restraints Policy. Second by Carlson.
Motion passed with all in favor.
G. Five M …
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Mon Mar 2, 2026
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✓ Decided: Council waives tapping fees for new water and sewer connections
The council approved waiving the tapping (connection) fees for seven new water and seven new sewer units on Washington and First Streets. The Planning Commission's revised zoning ordinance was discussed and scheduled for a public hearing, but no adoption vote was taken. The City manager requested approval to seek additional funding for the Community Facilities Technical Assistance grant, and a homeowner's request for a $3,148.35 sewer credit was noted, with no decision recorded.
- Waived tapping fees for 7 water and 7 sewer connections (approval noted, no vote recorded)
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CITY OF EVART
WORK SESSION
March 2, 2026 @ 6:00PM
Community Room at the Depot, 200 S. Main Street
Mayor Elkins called the work session to order at 6:00pm.
Present Council Members: Mayor Elkins, Mike Fulton, Ralph Carlson, Tina Young
Absent council Members: Sandy Szeliga
Present Staff. City Manager Pepper Lockhart, City Attorney Eric Williams, City Clerk Andrea
Grupido, Downtown Development Authority Director Todd Bruggema, Director of Public Works
Chad Thompson, Chief of Police John Beam
Guests: Travis Douglas, Gary Terrill, Mark Sochocki, Deb Booher
New Business
City Hall Request
The City of Evart applied to the Office of Rural Prosperity for a Community Facilities Technical
Assistance grant and was notified that the project was moved to the pipeline. The Planning
‘Commission has recommended moving ahead with this project. Lockhart would like to seek
additional funding prospects for this project and is asking for approval to pursue appropriation
opportunities for a community facility
Zoning Ordinance
‘The Planning Commission has been working for over a year on rewriting the zoning ordinance
to meet standards that align with the City of Evart. It was also verified that the new zoning
ordinance will meet Redevelopment Ready Certification standards. There will be a public
hearing tonight during the regular council meeting to hear from the public, and then it is ready to
be approved with the adoption of Ordinance 2026-01
Tapping Fees
The City received a request from t …
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Mon Mar 2, 2026
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✓ Decided: City Council adopts new zoning ordinance (Ordinance 2026‑01)
The council approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It authorized the city manager to seek funding for a community facility and adopted a new zoning ordinance. The council also approved a $3,149.35 sewer credit for 219 N. Pine St., waived tapping fees for a housing project, and adjourned the meeting.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including vendor list $471,579.78 (unanimous)
- Authorized City Manager to pursue appropriation opportunities for a community facility (unanimous)
- Adopted new Zoning Ordinance 2026‑01 (unanimous)
- Approved sewer credit $3,149.35 for 219 N. Pine St. (3‑1 vote)
- Waived tapping fees for Housing Commission project (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
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CITY OF EVART
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
March 2, 2026 @ 6:30PM
Community Room at the Depot, 200 S. Main Street
Mayor Elkins called the meeting to order at 6:30pm, then led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present Council Members (via roll call): Mayor Elkins, Ralph Carlson, Mike Fulton, Tina Young
Absent Council Members (via roll call): Sandy Szeliga (excused)
Present (staff): City Manager Pepper Lockhart, Director of Public Works Chad Thompson, Downtown
Development Authority Director Todd Bruggema, City Attorney Eric Williams, City Clerk Andrea Grupido, Chief
of Police John Beam
Guests: Travis Douglas, Gary Terrill, Mark Sochocki
The Public Hearing: Zoning Ordinance was called to order at 6:31pm.
Citizen’s Comments regarding Public Hearing: none
The Public Hearing was closed at 6:32pm, and the Regular Council Meeting opened.
Citizen’s Comments: Deb Booher expressed how great the utlity workers have been to work with.
Approval of Agenda: Motion by Fulton to approve the agenda as presented. Second by Carlson. Motion passed
with all in favor:
Approval of Consent Agenda:
A. Pre-Council Minutes — February 17, 2026
B. Regular Council Minutes ~ February 17, 2026
C. Fire Board Meeting Minutes — January 2026 (revised) & February 2026
D. Vendor's List $471,579.78
Motion by Mayor Elkins to approve the consent agenda as presented. Second by Young. Motion passed with all
in favor.
Unfinished Business:
E. Police Department Radios
Chief Beam has. presented Council with …
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Mon Mar 2, 2026
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City Council holds public hearing on zoning ordinance
The City Council will convene a public hearing on the Zoning Ordinance and discuss items including police department radios, city hall requests, and sewer tapping fees. The meeting also includes the approval of consent agenda items such as vendor payments.
- Public Hearing: Zoning Ordinance
- Police Department Radios
- City Hall Request
- Sewer Credit
- Vendor's List $471,579.78
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Council Meeting Agenda –March 2, 2026
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CITY OF EVART
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Monday, March 2, 2026 @ 6:30PM
The Regular Council Meeting will be held in the Community Room at the Depot located at
200 S. Main St. Evart, MI 49631
Before each regular council meeting there will be a standing pre-council work session from
6:00PM to 6:30PM.
1. Call to Order: 6:30PM
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Call Public Meeting to Order
5. PUBLIC HEARING: Zoning Ordinance
6. Citizens’ Comments regarding Public Hearing – limited to 3-4 minutes per individual
7. Close Public Hearing
8. Open Regular Council Meeting
9. Citizen’s Comments – limited to 3-4 minutes per individual
10. Approval of Agenda
11. Consent Agenda *
A. Pre-Council Minutes – February 17, 2026
B. Regular Council Minutes – February 17, 2026
C. Fire Board Meeting Minutes – January 2026 (revised) & February 2026
D. Vendor’s List $471,579.78
12. Unfinished Business
E. Police Department Radios
City Council
Mayor: Roger Elkins
Mayor Pro-Tem: Sandy Szeliga
Council: Tina Young
Mike Fulton
Ralph Carlson
City Manager: Pepper Lockhart
City Clerk: Andrea Grupido
City of Evart
200 S. Main St.
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-2181
www.evart.org
Council Meeting Agenda –March 2, 2026
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13. New Business
F. City Hall Request
G. Zoning Ordinance
H. Sewer Credit
I.
Tapping Fees Request
14. Department/Informational Reports …
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Tue Feb 17, 2026
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Evart City Council to discuss Brownfield redevelopment and early voting agreement
The City Council will consider a joint municipal agreement for early voting that adds Hersey Township. The body will also hear a presentation from Triterra regarding the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and discuss strategic goals.
- Vendor's list totaling $321,573.57
- Joint Municipal Agreement for early voting adding Hersey Township
- Brownfield Redevelopment Authority presentation by Triterra
- PDAP Grant Agreement
- Budget amendments
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Council Meeting Agenda –February 17, 2026
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CITY OF EVART
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 @ 6:30PM
The Regular Council Meeting will be held in the Community Room at the Depot located at
200 S. Main St. Evart, MI 49631
Before each regular council meeting there will be a standing pre-council work session from
6:00PM to 6:30PM.
1. Call to Order: 6:30PM
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Citizens’ Comments – limited to 3-4 minutes per individual
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Consent Agenda *
A. Pre-Council Minutes – February 2, 2026
B. Regular Council Minutes – February 2, 2026
C. Vendor’s List $321,573.57
D. Budget Amendments
7. Unfinished Business
E. Strategic Goals
8. New Business
F. Brownfield Redevelopment Authority – Presentation Triterra
G. Early Voting – Joint Municipal Agreement, Hersey Township Added
H. Radios – Presentation Only
I.
PDAP Grant Agreement
9. Department/Informational Reports (No Action Needed)
J. Accounts Payable Report (2/2/2026 – 2/17/2026)
K. Revenue and Expense Report
10. City Attorney Report/Comment
City Council
Mayor: Roger Elkins
Mayor Pro-Tem: Sandy Szeliga
Council: Tina Young
Mike Fulton
Ralph Carlson
City Manager: Pepper Lockhart
City Clerk: Andrea Grupido
City of Evart
200 S. Main St.
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-2181
www.evart.org
Council Meeting Agenda –February 17, 2026
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11. City Clerk Report/Comment
12. Finan …
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💰 Federal awards (top 2 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $899,878 | AERIAL VANTAGE, INC. National Aeronautics and Space Administr · E014042 SBIR PHASE II FLEET AND FLIGHT OPERATIONS INTEGRATION AND OPTI |
| $166,493 | AERIAL VANTAGE, INC. National Aeronautics and Space Administr · FY24 SBIR PHASE I- OPTIMIZED LEARNING FOR YIELDING METEOROLOGICAL PRED |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Osceola County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities1 (2020)
Business establishments441 (6,886 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$933/mo (110 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy19.9% (low numeracy 33% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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413
Recorded votes
$5.6M
Annual budget
$229K
Debt outstanding
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$5.6M
Spending$4.5M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load
Outstanding debt$229K
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Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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