Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of South Haven.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
166814
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
85
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
4,002
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
62 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of South Haven
The City of South Haven Master Plan 2026 is a five-year roadmap designed to guide the city's growth and redevelopment. It focuses on preserving natural resources and sensitive environments with a strong emphasis on coastal resilience and sustainable shoreline management. The plan also addresses residential development by promoting housing diversity, particularly 'missing middle' options, and preserving neighborhood character while managing short-term rentals. Other strategic priorities include fostering commercial and industrial development, improving transportation and pedestrian circulation, enhancing economic opportunities, identifying a central community gathering venue, and expanding recreational facilities. The overall vision is to balance economic vitality, neighborhood preservation, and a high quality of life for residents, while adapting to environmental challenges.
This meeting was convened to address the community regarding the current structure of water and sewer rates and fees for the South Haven area. Key discussion points included the significant ongoing investments in water and wastewater infrastructure, many of which are required by the State of Michigan, such as the replacement of an old storage tank and a systemwide lead service line replacement project. The presentation provided historical context on the infrastructure dating back to the 1890s, the formation of the Water and Sewage Treatment Authority (SHASA) in the 1980s, and the 2011 construction of the current water filtration plant. The discussion emphasized that SHASA operates on a cost-of-service model, not a profit model, and that current rates reflect existing debt obligations from prior generations of investment, which totals approximately $30 million from before SHASA's formation, in addition to $22 million in new debt related to current projects. The authority has adopted a five-year rate stability plan, with recent increases approved, and forecast further increases due to wastewater treatment plant needs. The presentation also detailed the service area, noting the lack of a major industrial customer, which spreads costs across residential accounts serving a peak population of 70,000 people.
The South Haven City Council held a meeting where they discussed and adopted Ordinance No. 1083. Key points of the ordinance include regulations on the use of golf carts within the city, specifically prohibiting the towing of trailers or passenger carts, negligent operation, and requiring insurance coverage for golf carts operating on city streets. The ordinance was declared adopted with a vote of approval from Jeff Arnold, Steve Schlack, George Sleeper, and Scott Smith, and disapproval from Wendi Onuki, Joe Reeser, and Letitia Wilkins.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track City of South Haven meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
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