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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Kentwood public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Street sweeping and MS-4 compliance
A $370,809 sweeper replaces the aging unit; owning the sweeper saves the city big versus the county's rate of $173,000 per year to sweep all streets twice annually.
Storm sewer repair billed to fiber company
A fiber installer dug through a city storm sewer at East Paris and Stahl Drive at the wrong depth, so the city is hiring Quantum Construction for a $45,980 repair and sending the bill to 123.Net — with permit leverage if they don't pay.
Sidewalk repair and fill-in services
The city awarded a sidewalk repair contract to Ellis McClain Construction through direct negotiation because no bids came in — fixing sidewalks around town.
Right-turn-only sign on Patterson Avenue
A new traffic control order puts a right-turn-only restriction on Patterson Avenue, adopted quietly through the consent agenda.