Kalamazoo County - Committee of the Whole - October 20, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Board considers budget adjustments and the reallocation of ARPA funds towards capital projects such as the parking garage and the landing place. The board also discusses compensation adjustments for the County Clerk and the Chief Deputy Clerk, stemming from a reclassification process, and emphasizes the need for a consistent evaluation process for such requests. Additionally, there is a presentation on the progress of the Kalamazoo County Event Center project, highlighting financial standings and upcoming operational plans. Commissioner involvement and community partnerships are underscored throughout the meeting. 00:00 Introduction 00:00:37 Call to Order 00:00:47 Roll Call 00:01:20 Public Comment 00:15:58 Accounts Payable and Payroll Disbursements Review 00:18:46 Monthly Financial Report Discussion 00:25:05 Monthly Investment Report 00:32:45 Budget Discussion 00:39:18 Budget Discussion and Review 01:11:08 Finance Committee Recommendations 01:12:01 Motions and Salary Adjustments 01:13:20 Budget Adoption Process 01:14:26 Committee Structure and Department Count 01:21:00 Kalamazoo County Event Center Update 01:38:10 Discussion on Remaining ARPA Funds 01:44:15 Board Technology Project Update 01:46:00 Funding Strategy Discussion 01:47:48 New Funding Requests from County Clerk and Register of Deeds