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CITY OF CHARLOTTE PUBLIC HEARINGS: COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS A. Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget Regular Meeting Public hearing opened at 7:21 pm. No one wished to be heard, June 21, 2021 therefore the public hearing was closed at 7:22 pm. CALL TO ORDER: APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA AND UNANIMOUS By Mayor Armitage on Monday, June 21, 2021 at 7:16 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by VanStee, second by Dyer, to approve the Regular Meeting Agenda as presented. Carried. 7 Yes. 0 No. 0 Absent. PRESENT: Councilmembers: McRae, Baker, Weissenborn, Hoogstra, VanStee, Motion by Hoogstra, second by Dyer, to approve the Unanimous Dyer & Mayor Armitage. Consent Agenda as presented. Staff: Manager LaPere, Deputy Clerk Densmore Weissenborn requested items 10)b and 10)d be removed from the Unanimous Consent Agenda. Carried with roll call vote. 7 Yes. 0 No. 0 Absent. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Armitage led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the EXPEDITED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: United States of America. A. Consider Resolution 2021-094 Approving Claims and Expenditures APPROVAL OF MINUTES: RESOLUTION NO. 2021-094 Motion by Dyer, second by Weissenborn, to approve the minutes A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE EXPENDITURES OF THE from June 7, 2021 and June 15, 2021 as presented. CITY OF CHARLOTTE FOR JUNE 21, 2021 Carried. 7 Yes. 0 No. 0 Absent. WHEREAS, Section 7.7(B) of the City Charter requires Council approval for the expenditure of city funds; and EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS: All members were present. WHEREAS, the June 18, 2021, payroll totaled $87,828.85; and PUBLIC COMMENT: WHEREAS, the June 17, 2021, claims total in the amount of Dave Lennon, resident of Charlotte, commented on his concerns with $207,521.39; and city finances and operations. City Council Minutes 06-21-2021 Page 1 of 12 WHEREAS, the June 7, 2021, insurance claims totaled $3,246.04; WHEREAS, in accordance with legal requirements and and after proper notice, a hearing was held on the proposed budget on June 21, 2021; WHEREAS, the June 14, 2021, insurance claims totaled $2,684.33; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the estimated revenues for the fiscal year are hereby accepted by THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approves the City Council as follows: claims and accounts for June 21, 2021, in the amount of 101 General Fund $4,798,500 $301,280.61. Taxes $3,247,500 Licenses & Permits $11,500 The foregoing resolution was offered by Council member Hoogstra Intergovernmental $1,117,500 and seconded by Dyer. Carried with roll call vote. 7 Yes. 0 No. Charges for Services $42,000 Fines & Forfeitures $9,000 B. Consider Resolution 2021-095 to Approve FY 21-22 Budget Other Revenue $21,000 Interfund Transfers $350,000 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE BUDGET FOR THE 202 Major Street Fund $1,092,000 FISCAL YEAR 203 Local Street Fund $1,118,840 THAT BEGINS JULY 1, 2021, TO SET RATES OF TAXATION 206 Fire Fund $1,290,900 AND TO AUTHORIZE OTHER RELATED ACTIONS. 230 Police Drug Enforcement $0 Fund WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the City 240 Police Training Fund $5,500 Charter, the City Manager submitted to Council a proposed 243 Brownfield Redevelopment $60,000 budget for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2021 and Fund ending June 30, 2022; and 260 DDA Fund $33,925 261 LDFA Fund $3,000 WHEREAS, Council members have reviewed the proposed 270 Industrial Park Fund $9,500 budget and the Council has availed itself of opportunities to 280 Airport Fund $216,400 be informed about its contents, to discuss the spending plan 290 Federal & State Grants $0 Fund for the City, to debate its implications and to offer 330 2008 Facility Building & $214,150 amendments to the budget; and Site Fund 500 Recycling Fund $77,020 510 Water and Sewer Fund $4,708,000 City Council Minutes 06-21-2021 Page 2 of 12  Water Revenue $1,680,500 330 2008 Facility Building & $173,850 Sewer Revenue $2,663,000 Site Fund Other Revenue $364,500 500 Recycling Fund $59,341 601 Motor Vehicle Pool Fund $491,810 500 Water and Sewer Fund $5,185,826 666 Information Technology $300,000 601 Motor Vehicle Pool Fund $507,306 Pool Fund 666 Information Technology $296,750 Pool Fund AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that expenditures for the fiscal year are hereby authorized for the various funds AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that 14.2524 mills in the following amounts: be levied on the taxable valuation as equalized for general operating requirements of the City; 101 General Fund $4,222,041 General Government $1,305,945 AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that .1800 mills be Public Safety $3,862,218 levied on the taxable valuation as equalized for yard waste Public Works $718,760 collection; Community & $250,298 Economic Dev. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that .0730 mills be Parks & Recreation $118,800 levied on the taxable valuation as equalized for recycling Operating Transfers $18,000 center operating requirements; 202 Major Street Fund $885,533 203 Local Street Fund $1,117,160 AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that .9000 mills be 206 Fire Fund $1,288,720 levied on the taxable valuation as equalized to cover the 230 Police Drug Enforcement $1,500 principal and interest payments of the General Obligation Fund Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2017, which 240 Police Training Fund $5,500 243 Brownfield $85,000 refunded the 2008 Building Facility & Site bonds approved Redevelopment Fund by the electorate on November 6, 2007; 260 DDA Fund $30,850 261 LDFA Fund $6,350 AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that 3.745 mills be 270 Industrial Park Fund $3,750 levied on the taxable valuation as equalized for Special 280 Airport Fund $197,672 Assessment District #1 of 2021 to defray costs of fire 290 Federal & State Grants $0 protection services and capital expenditures, which Fund assessment will be revenues of the Fire Fund; City Council Minutes 06-21-2021 Page 3 of 12  AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that 1.8980 mills be further action of the Council pursuant to the provisions of levied on the taxable valuation as equalized for parcels the Michigan Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act. within the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) district, which taxes will be revenues of the DDA fund; Weissenborn inquired about details regarding the reductions to city expenditures. Manager LaPere provided an overview of the budget AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all taxes and reductions and impacts to services. special assessments levied on the City tax roll shall be The foregoing resolution was offered by Council member Baker and assessed a 1% property tax administration fee; seconded by Dyer. Carried with roll call vote. 7 Yes. 0 No. C. Consider Resolution 2021-096 to set FY 21-22 water and AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the sewer rates administration is hereby directed to raise through donations, sponsorships or other fund-raising the sum of $20,000, RESOLUTION TO SET WATER AND SEWER RATES which sum shall be used to defray operating expenses of the recycling center during the 2021-22 fiscal year; WHEREAS, the City of Charlotte completed a Water AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City and Sewer Utility Rate Study to develop a schedule of Manager is hereby authorized to grant wage increases for rates which equitably reflect the cost of service to each non-union employees within authorized budget allowances; customer class and to recommend a rate adjustment necessary to fund operations, maintenance and AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that within the improvements; and General Fund, $130,650 is reserved and non-spendable as WHEREAS, the recommendation is to maintain current rates and prepaids and inventory; the Council has evaluated said report and concur that said rates are required; and AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that City Council maintains the hiring freeze in effect for the 21-22 fiscal year, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following schedule of water and sewer rates be or until rescinded by resolution of Council, and City Council adopted: approval is required for any new or replacement employees; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager is hereby authorized to make budgetary transfers within a fund or between funding centers within a fund, if such exist, and that all other transfers be approved only by City Council Minutes 06-21-2021 Page 4 of 12  agreement describing the terms and conditions of employment for members of the aforementioned bargaining unit; and WHEREAS, the agreement includes modifications to the predecessor agreement generally described as follows: ● Article 4 - Union Security and Check-off: Updates to language to comply with the law as defined by the United States Supreme Court decision of Janus v AFSCME, 138 S Ct 2448 (June 27, 2018) as well as 2012 PA 349 at MCL 423.209 and MCL 423.210. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that these rates be effective July 1, ● Article 7 - Seniority: Modify loss of seniority 2021 for bills sent in October, 2021. provision for Operating While Intoxicated and add The foregoing resolution was offered by Council member Hoogstra language for loss of seniority if employee is totally and seconded by Dyer. Carried with roll call vote. 7 Yes. 0 No. disabled. D. Consider Resolution 2021-097 Approving Collective ● Article 9 - Payday: Pay will be made via direct Bargaining Agreement with the Police Officers Labor Council deposit to the employee's bank account. Charlotte Police Supervisory Unit ● Article 10 - Vacation Leave: Language updated to A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A COLLECTIVE change request time required by employee and to BARGAINING AGREEMENT clarify accumulation of vacation leave schedule. WITH POLICE OFFICERS LABOR COUNCIL ● Article 11 - Sick Leave: Language updated to CHARLOTTE POLICE SUPERVISORY UNIT require employee availability by telephone to be eligible to use sick time. ● Article 12 - Holidays: Modify language to include WHEREAS, the City has previously entered into a Martin Luther King Jr Day and remove Good collective bargaining agreement with the Police Officers Friday, and clarify holiday pay. Labor Council Supervisory Unit, which agreement concludes ● Article 24 - Uniforms and Equipment: Modify on June 30, 2021; and language to address equipment issued by the city, increase boot allowance, and allow for WHEREAS, the parties to the agreement, through their respective representatives, have negotiated a successor City Council Minutes 06-21-2021 Page 5 of 12  reimbursement for personal property damaged in the RESOLUTION NO. 2021-091 line of duty. ● Article 29 - Earned Time Off: Modify language to A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH MOORE & BRUGGINK change incremental use. FOR SERVICES RELATED TO A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR ● Wages: 2% increase in wages for each year of the TERTIARY FILTRATION IMPROVEMENTS agreement and lump sum signing incentive of $500. ● Duration: date of Council approval – June 30, 2024. WHEREAS, the WWTP uses tertiary filtration as a critical process for the removal of phosphorus, biological oxygen demand, and total and; suspended solids that allows us to meet the terms of the discharge permit; and WHEREAS, entering into this agreement serves to promote harmony with the members of the bargaining unit and WHEREAS, three tertiary filters are from the 1978 plant preserves a constructive labor environment which is a construction, and three were added in the 2000 upgrade, and they all benefit to all citizens; need upgrades and replacements to the media, piping, and valves; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council does hereby approve the terms of the collective WHEREAS, Moore & Bruggink has proposed a study to determine the most cost-effective option to either renovate, upgrade or replace bargaining agreement, including the modifications generally the current process technology; and described above, and authorizes the Mayor, City Manager, and Deputy City Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of WHEREAS, Moore & Bruggink has submitted a proposal in the the City. amount of $8,700 to prepare a report presenting up to three alternatives for the replacement of the above mentioned study. Discussion was held regarding the process for collective bargaining and terms of the various city union contracts. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the City enter into a contract with Moore & Bruggink to provide the above mentioned The foregoing resolution was offered by Council member Dyer and services and that the mayor or clerk be directed to sign said contract supported by VanStee. Carried with roll call vote. 7 Yes. 0 No. on behalf of the City. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The foregoing resolution was offered by Council member Hoogstra and seconded by Dyer. Carried with roll call vote. 7 Yes. 0 No. A. Resolution 2021-091 contract with Moore and Bruggink to study tertiary filtration improvements. B. Resolution 2021-092 approving updated fee schedule for 2021 City Council Minutes 06-21-2021 Page 6 of 12  Demolition Permit (residential or commercial)………………… CITY OF CHARLOTTE 50.00 RESOLUTION 2021-092 Moving Permit (residential or commercial) 200.00 Roof Permit (complete or partial)………… 50.00 WHEREAS, fees to be paid for zoning reviews including fences, Insulation Permit (complete building or sheds, site plans, rezoning, Zoning Board of Appeals requests, etc., partial)……………………………………… 50.00 are to be established by resolution of the City Council; and Siding Permit (complete building or partial)……………………………………… 50.00 WHEREAS, fees to be paid for zoning reviews including fences, Window Permit (one or more)…………. 40.00 sheds, site plans, rezoning, Board of Appeals requests, etc., are to be Sign Permit……………………… 40.00 established by resolution of the City Council; and Construction Permits: Minimum Permit…………………………… 30.00 WHEREAS, fees to be paid for water turn on charges, NSF check, All other permits will be $30.00 for the first $1000 and $10.00 Sewer Cleaning, call out rates, and meter testing, etc. are to be for each additional $1000 established by resolution of the City Council; and Permit Renewal………………………… 10.00 Act 425 Agreement………………………… 100.00 WHEREAS, fees to be paid for gun permits, copies of police reports, Rezoning……………………………… 150.00 breath test, water turn on charges, weed cutting, copies, DVDs, CDs Rezone with Master Plan Change…………………………………… labels and other requests are to be established by resolution of the 200.00 City Council; and Board of Appeals hearing………………… 75.00 Site Plans, including planned development districts………………... WHEREAS, fees for certain items have not been adjusted for some 100.00 time and no longer reflect the true costs of providing the services Special Condition Use…………………… 100.00 associated with the issuance of those permits; Class A Non-Conforming Use…………… 100.00 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following fees be Plan Review: established as follows: Commercial and large buildings…..………… 75.00 Residential and small buildings………………25.00 BUILDING/PLANNING/ZONING/FIRE Department of Social Services and other requested inspections…… 25.00 Occupancy Permit……………… $30.00 Plus mileage if outside of City Fence or Shed Permit…………… $20.00 Re-inspection of the above………………………………………… Swimming Pool Permit (above or in ground)…………………… 15.00 50.00 Plus mileage if outside of City Subdivision Review fees as follows: City Council Minutes 06-21-2021 Page 7 of 12 Conventional Subdivision Plats…………… 250.00 Over 5,000 gallons (minimum Plus $2.00 per lot fee)…………………………………. 100.00 Subdivision Open Spaces Plan…………… 250.00 Water billed at usage times rate times 2 Plus $2.00 per lot Frozen meter replacements – cost of meter & Multiple Family Residential Plat………… 250.00 copperhorn……..…… varies Plus $2.00 per individual dwelling unit Frozen meter in pit – cost of Zoning Book……………………………25 per page meter…………………………………… varies ZoningMap………………………… 2.00 Frozen water service…(labor, material, Master Plan with maps……………………. 40.00 equipment)………………………. varies Fire Report…………………… 5.00 Sprinkler meter – cost of meter, Copies (per page)……………………… .25 copperhorn………………………… varies Sidewalk Snow Removal (labor, equipment, contractual svs)-min. rate... 100.00 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Brush Cleanup (labor, equipment, contractual svs)– minimum WATER/SEWER/STREETS/SIDEWALKS rate…. 100.00 Water turn on fee (due to repair or snow Trash Cleanup (labor, equipment, contractual svs)– minimum bird)………………………. 30.00 rate….. 150.00 Water turn on fee (due to non-payment shut Copies (per page)…………………………… .25 off)…………………… . 40.00 80.00 Water turn on fee (after hours – repair/snowbird POLICE DEPARTMENT only)……………… 70.00 Gun Permits (notary fee) …………………………5.00 10.00 NSF check charge………………………… 30.00 Downtown overnight parking permit – residents only Sewer Clean……………………………… 75.00 ………………… 30.00 After hours sewer clean (call Police report copy fees are calculated using FOIA itemization, out)……………………………………. 150.00 therefore cost is determined for each report as Holiday hours sewer clean (call necessary………………………………... Varies out)………………………………… 200.00 Court Ordered preliminary breath testing for city residents – Meter test…………………….varies based on cost conducted only on weekends & holidays at 6:00 AM Weed cutting–(labor, equipment) minimum…………………… ……………………………………….. 5.00 150.00 Vehicle crash reports – use this service: Water meter rental https://policereports.lexisnexis.com Meter deposit (refundable less any unpaid water Court Ordered portable breath charges)…………. 500.00 testing……………………………………. 5.00 Fee: 0 – 5,000 gallons (minimum fee)…………………………… .. 50.00 City Council Minutes 06-21-2021 Page 8 of 12 ADMINISTRATION (fees do not include shipping costs which will WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Charlotte has received a be added) request to rezone properties in the City described as follows: City Code Book, including Charter and Zoning with tabs and cover…………………………………………… 95.00 ● 121 E. Harris Street -- Parcel No. 200-000-010-190-00 – S City Code Book, including Charter and Zoning without tabs and 70 FEET OF LOT 19. O.P. BLOCK 10 CITY OF cover…………………………………… .25 per page CHARLOTTE from OS-1 Office Service District to B-1 City Charter……………………………………… 13.25 Local Business District. Cable DVD of Meetings…………………………… 5.00 Qualified voter file information WHEREAS, the purpose of this change would be to allow for a Per page……………………………………………. .25 wider range of commercial uses, including retail business; and Burned to CD (each CD) ………………………… 5.00 Labels (each)……………………………………… .03 WHEREAS, following the required public hearing, the City of Copies (per page)………………………………… .25 Charlotte Planning Commission has voted to recommend this rezoning action to the City Council. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that requests submitted under the Freedom of Information Act may be subject to charges in addition to THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City per copy fees in accordance with the City Council policy regarding of Charlotte does hereby approve the rezoning of this parcel from such requests, and OS-1 Office Service District to B-1 Local Business District. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the effective date will be July 1, 2021. The foregoing resolution was offered by Council member Hoogstra The foregoing resolution was offered by Council member Hoogstra and seconded by Dyer. Carried with roll call vote. 7 Yes. 0 No. and seconded by Dyer. Carried with roll call vote. 7 Yes. 0 No. D. Ordinance 2021-07 to rezone 121 E. Harris Street from OS-1 C. Resolution 2021-093 to rezone 121 E. Harris Street from OS-1 Office Service District to B-1 Local Business District Office Service District to B-1 Local Business District CITY OF CHARLOTTE RESOLUTION NO. 2021 – 093 ORDINANCE NO. 2021-07 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A REQUEST FOR THE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 82-ZONING BY REZONING OF A PARCEL ON EAST HARRIS STREET FROM AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO CHANGE A CERTAIN OS-1 OFFICE SERVICE DISTRICT TO B-1 LOCAL BUSINESS DESCRIBED PARCEL DISTRICT FROM OS-1 OFFICE SERVICE DISTRICT TO B-1 LOCAL BUSINESS DISTRICT City Council Minutes 06-21-2021 Page 9 of 12 THE CITY OF CHARLOTTE ORDAINS: WHEREAS, the Uniform Traffic Code allows for placement of “No Stopping, Standing or Parking Signs” Section 1. The Zoning District Map of the City of Charlotte, being under section 257.942, Sec. 2, (c), (f), (g), and (i) of the part of Chapter 82-Zoning of the Code of the City of Charlotte is Michigan Vehicle Code; and hereby amended as follows: WHEREAS, the City of Charlotte Police Chief has issued Traffic Control Order #21-02; and That property described as S 70 Feet of Lot 19. O. P. Block 10 City of Charlotte is hereby rezoned from OS-1 Office Service District to WHEREAS, Traffic Control Order #21-02 provides that B-1 Local Business District. additional “No Parking” on North Washington Street, 300 block, West side of the street, from the intersection of N. Section 2. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to make the Washington St/ E. Stoddard St. for 60 feet to the north. necessary corrections evidencing this zoning change. Additionally, “No Parking” on E. Stoddard Street, 100 block, North side of the street, from the intersection of N. Section 3. The attached map evidencing this change shall be marked Washington St./ E. Stoddard St. for 175 feet to the west; and and designated as Ordinance No. 2021-07 and the City Clerk shall WHEREAS, the purpose of these signs will be to ensure enter on the zoning map this ordinance number and the date of the enough line of sight clearance for the addition of an elevator adoption thereof and shall maintain a file containing a copy of this for the Saints Church of Jesus Christ located at 123 E. ordinance and a map thereto attached. Stoddard St.; and Section 4. This ordinance shall become effective upon the date of its WHEREAS, that the City Council does hereby authorize the publication. Police Chief to issue Traffic Control Order #21-02; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, Traffic Control Order The foregoing ordinance amendment was offered by Council member #21-02 becomes effective immediately upon signage changes and Hoogstra and seconded by Dyer. Carried with roll call vote. 7 Yes. 0 any previous traffic control orders conflicting with Traffic Control No. Order #21-02 are hereby rescinded and superseded. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: Motion by Hoogstra, second by Dyer to approve the first reading of A. Consider Resolution 2021-098 Adopting Traffic Control the resolution. Carried with roll call vote. 7 Yes. 0 No Order to Address Street Parking B. Consider Ordinance 2021-08 to Amend Chapter 2, Article III to Separate Clerk-Treasurer Offices RESOLUTION NO. 2021-098 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL RESOLUTION NO. 2021-062 ORDER #21-02 City Council Minutes 06-21-2021 Page 10 of 12  A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH WHEREAS, the Charlotte Celebrates committee is responsible for T.H. EIFERT FOR THE REBUILDING OF MAIN PRIMARY organizing these events that contribute to community-wide CLARIFIER DRIVE fellowship, benevolence, and welfare; and WHEREAS, the primary clarifier #1 at the wastewater treatment WHEREAS, the Committee has planned events that require the use plant needs to be removed and rebuilt; and and closure of certain streets and right of ways; and WHEREAS, sealed bids were received on Tuesday, April 13, 2021; WHEREAS, the Committee has requested that the Charlotte City and Council approve the following requests and conditions, including assistance with street closures: WHEREAS, T.H. Eifert of Lansing submitted the lowest lump sum bid in the amount of $35,600.00 to complete the project; and 1. Closure of South Cochran Avenue in the 100 and 200 blocks, and East & West Lovett Streets in the 100 blocks WHEREAS, the City has worked with T.H. Eifert on previous to through traffic from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, projects and they have the performed the work satisfactorily; June 17, 2021 for Touch-A-Truck. and 2. Closure of South Cochran Avenue in the 100, 200 and WHEREAS, funding for these items were budgeted and will be 300 blocks, and East & West Lovett Streets in the 100 charged to the Water and Sewer Fund. blocks to through traffic from 4:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. on THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City enter into a Friday, June 18, 2021 for the Charlotte Celebrates Car contract with T.H. Eifert to rebuild the main drive for primary Show. clarifier #1 and that the Mayor or Clerk be directed to sign said 3. Authorization for the city to supply whatever closing contract on behalf of the City. signs and barricades it has available for the street Motion by Weissenborn, support by Dyer to approve the first reading closures. Other signs will be the responsibility of the of the resolution. Carried with roll call vote. 7 Yes. 0 No event committee. 4. Authorization for the city Department of Public Works C. Consider Resolution 2021-064 Authorizing Charlotte to place the required barricades as needed and Celebrates Activities June 17-19, 2021 designated by the Charlotte Police Department. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-064 5. Authorization for the Charlotte Police Department to AUTHORIZING CHARLOTTE CELEBRATES ACTIVITIES provide assistance for traffic diversion as necessary for JUNE 17-19, 2021 the above-mentioned events. WHEREAS, Charlotte Celebrates is a community-based, organized WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Charlotte determines event that is to be held June 17 to 19, 2021; and, these temporary street closings and other conditions are in the best interests of the community. City Council Minutes 06-21-2021 Page 11 of 12 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that these street costs this past year. He added that the water and sewer rates were closures at the specified times be granted and carried out in approved without an increase. He noted the Rural Fire Association is accordance with those permissions issued by the Michigan meeting June 22nd at 7:00 pm. Department of Transportation; and, ADJOURNMENT: BE IT ALSO RESOLVED, that the city Department of Public Council member Baker moved, second by VanStee, to adjourn the Works and Charlotte Police Department provide the authorized meeting at 7:58 p.m. Carried. 7 Yes. 0 No. 0 Absent. assistance as outlined above. ___________________________ Motion by Hoogstra, second by Dyer to approve the first reading of Mayor Armitage the ordinance. Carried with roll call vote. 7 Yes. 0 No PUBLIC COMMENTS: ________________________ None. Mikayla Densmore, Deputy City Clerk COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS, COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS: The City Attorney Report was received. The City Manager Report was received. LaPere noted ARPA funding will not be requested until July and City Hall has reopened with reduced hours. Weissenborn inquired for an update on the delay in utility billing and McRae asked about the Fire Chief Selection process. LaPere outlined ongoing staffing limitations and plans for hiring the next Fire Chief. Correspondence was received from Ronald Horvath. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Council Members expressed appreciation for city hall reopening and efforts by staff to address budget concerns, and wished everyone a happy Fourth of July. Mayor Armitage addressed concerns about communication regarding the special assessment. He stated information on ARPA funds is available from the prior workshop meeting. City operations have continued throughout COVID which meant we did not have reduced City Council Minutes 06-21-2021 Page 12 of 12