City Commission Meeting

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE City Commission OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN Regular Session, February 8, 2022 CALL TO ORDER Commission was called to order by Mayor Rosalynn Bliss at 7:00 PM ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Bliss, Commissioner O’Connor, Commissioner Jones, Commissioner Ysasi, Commissioner Reppart, Commissioner Moody Absent: Commissioner Lenear The roll was called by the City Clerk. Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. Yeas: Bliss, O’Connor, Jones, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody Absent: Senita Lenear Motion to excuse Commissioner Lenear APPROVAL OF MINUTES On the motion of Com. Jon O’Connor, supported by Com. Milinda Ysasi, the reading of the minutes of the Regular Session of January 25, 2022 was waived and said minutes were Accepted as presented. Carried. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 91373 Result: Received and Filed. Communication received from Ed Kettle regarding public safety and affordable housing. 91374 Result: Received and Filed. Communication received from Robert Cooper and Ann Cooper regarding the selection of police chief candidates. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS 91375 Result: Received and Filed. Comptroller’s report for the period of January 12, 2022 through January 25, 2022 in the amount of $21,077,616.04. 1  FEBRUARY 8, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 2 91376 Result: Received and Filed. Treasurer’s report for the period of January 12, 2022 through January 21, 2022. CONSENT AGENDA A. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL 91377 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Jones. Adoption of the following items under the consent agenda. B. COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS 91378 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Jones. RESOLVED, that the City Commission’s appointment of Jim Talen to the City of Grand Rapids Affordable Housing Fund Board for the remainder of a three-year term ending December 31, 2023, be approved. 91379 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Jones. RESOLVED, that the City Commission’s appointment of Daniel Drent to the City of Grand Rapids Affordable Housing Fund Board for the remainder of a three-year term ending December 31, 2023, be approved. 91380 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Jones. RESOLVED, that the City Commission’s appointment of Floyd Wilson to the City of Grand Rapids Affordable Housing Fund Board for the remainder of a three-year term ending December 31, 2023, be approved. 91381 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Jones. RESOLVED, that the City Commission’s appointment of Marlin Feyen to the Public Safety Committee for the remainder of a one-year term ending December 31, 2022, be approved. 91382 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Jones. RESOLVED, that the City Manager’s appointment of Michael Bernier as a resident commissioner to the Grand Rapids Housing Commission for the remainder of a five-year term ending April 11, 2023, be confirmed.  3 CITY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 8, 2022 C. FISCAL COMMITTEE 91383 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Jones. WHEREAS, the Fiscal Committee has considered the attached bids; therefore RESOLVED that contracts be prepared between the City and the following vendors, and that the Mayor be authorized to sign the contracts on behalf of the City, as follows, in a form to be approved by the City Attorney: 1. Franklin Holwerda Company Allied Mechanical Services One-year term contracts with two, one-year renewal options for various “as needed” industrial mechanical services for the Water Recovery Resource Facility (WRRF) from Franklin Holwerda Company for the annual not to exceed amount of $150,000.00; and from Allied Mechanical Services for the annual not to exceed amount of $150,000.00. The total annual “not to exceed” amount requested for all contracts is $300,000.00; the estimated three-year total annual “not-to-exceed” amount is $900,000.00. The individual contract amounts by vendor are expected to be adjusted based on need and use but will not exceed the aggregate total approved. 2. Core & Main One-year term contract with two, one-year renewal options for the purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) Smith-Blair stainless steel pipe repair clamps for the Water Department from Core & Main for the annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $50,000.00; the three-year estimated total is $150,000.00. 3. PermitRocket Software LLC Contract approval for the purchase of software support services for ePermit Hub software for the Design and Development department. NTE $10,000. 4. Condy Holdings, LLC Contract Amendment for a price increase request for phosphates for the second year of the Contract (through April 2023) from the current $5.06/gallon to $7.638/gallon, for a new annual not-to-exceed amount of $575,000.00. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to proceed with awards to the following vendors: 5. Morrison Industrial Equipment Cooperative purchase through the State of Michigan MiDEAL Contract #071B7700095 for the purchase of an Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) Mitsubishi 400# lift truck for the Fleet Management Department from Morrison Industrial Equipment for the amount of $39,935.00.  FEBRUARY 8, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 4 6. Michigan Search and Rescue Foundation Approval of payment of invoice for Structural Collapse Technician training for 8 members of the Fire Department. This is essential search and rescue training that was needed for our first responders. There is no bid tabulation for this item. NTE $13,000.00 7. Michigan Ammo LLC Purchase of 9 mm 90 GR F.P. Frangible and 147 GR. T.M.J. Ammunition for the Police Department for the NTE amount of $48,075.00. This purchase will be funded by the Police Department through the General Operating Fund. Normally we purchase this through the State of Michigan through MiDeal contracts 071B6600124 or 071B6600126, however, it was a higher price and a 12–14-month lead time. Michigan Ammo is a 2-month lead time. FURTHER RESOLVED that the following emergency purchases were approved by the City Manager through the amendment to Sec. 1.505 of Chapter 11 of the City Code, reviewed and approved by the City Commission on March 17, 2020, amended April 14, 2020: 8. Johnson Controls Inc Emergency purchase for the parts and service repairs to the Simplex fire alarm panel at the City/County complex for the Facilities Management Department for a NTE amount of $24,183.06 D. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 91384 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Jones. RESOLVED that the request to grant Pyrotek Special Effects, Inc. a Fireworks Discharge Permit to be used in conjunction with the Ghost concert at the Van Andel Arena on February 16, 2022, is approved, pending an inspection by the Fire Department. 91385 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Jones. WHEREAS: 1. The City Commission previously approved the Brownfield Plan (the "Plan") of the City of Grand Rapids Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (the "Authority") December 22, 1998, pursuant to the Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act, Act 381 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1996, as amended, MCL 125.2651 et seq.; and 2. The Authority has pursuant to Act 381 approved and recommended an amendment of the Plan for the Union Suites on Coit Redevelopment Project (the "Project") identified therein (the "Amendment"); and  5 CITY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 8, 2022 3. Before considering approval of the Amendment the City Commission must hold a public hearing in accordance with Act 381; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That a public hearing be held to consider the Amendment to the Plan of the Authority; and 2. That the public hearing be held on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Chambers on the 9th Floor of the City Hall, 300 Monroe Avenue NW, in the City; and 3. That the City Clerk give or cause to be given public notice of the hearing in accordance with Act 381; and 4. That, in accordance with the provisions of Act 381, the City Clerk give or cause to be given notice of the public hearing to each of the taxing jurisdictions that levy taxes on property included in the Project subject to capture under Act 381; and 5. That a copy of the Amendment be held in the Economic Development Office of the City located on the 9th Floor of City Hall, 300 Monroe Avenue NW, in the City for public examination and inspection; and 6. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith shall be and the same are hereby rescinded. 91386 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Jones. WHEREAS: 1. Rezoning the property from the TN-MDR (Traditional Neighborhood-Mixed Density Residential) to TN-TBA (Traditional Neighborhood-Traditional Business Area) Zone District is requested to facilitate the property’s redevelopment for commercial purposes; and 2. The Planning Commission considered the rezoning request at a public hearing held on January 13, 2022 and unanimously recommended approval of the request; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the following amendment to Map 13 of Chapter 61 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids be published as part of the proceedings; and 2. That the amendment be considered for adoption by the City Commission at its meeting of February 22, 2022. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND MAP 13 OF CHAPTER 61 OF TITLE V OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS,  FEBRUARY 8, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 6 THE ZONING ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 2022 - ____ THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS DO ORDAIN: Section 1. That Map 13 of Chapter 61 of Title V of the City Code of Grand Rapids be amended to rezone approximately 2,536 square feet of 1318 Plainfield Avenue NE from the TN-MDR (Traditional Neighborhood-Mixed Density Residential) to TN-TBA (Traditional Neighborhood- Traditional Business Area) Zone District to facilitate redevelopment of the adjacent property for commercial purposes. Parcel Identification #: 41-14-18-359-016 Property Address: 1318 Plainfield Avenue NE LOT 8 BLK 6 EX S 61.3 FT ALSO LOT 9 BLK 6 * HOGEBOOM'S SECOND ADDITION 91387 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Jones. WHEREAS, bids were received on January 13, 2022 for the following project: Reconstruction of Houseman Avenue from Leonard Street to Spencer Street (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) and Lodestar Construction, Inc. (Lodestar) submitted a bid of $1,014,285 for which the engineer’s estimate is $978,995; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the City of Grand Rapids tentatively awards the construction contract for the Project to Lodestar, contingent upon successful financial arrangements with the Michigan Finance Authority (MFA) through the State Revolving Fund Program. 2. That the bid of Lodestar be accepted and that, upon completion of financing with MFA and upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor is authorized to execute a contract with Lodestar in the amount of $1,014,285 for the Project on behalf of the City, which execution shall constitute the award of the contract. 3. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith shall be, and the same are, rescinded. 4. That total expenditures for the Project be authorized in an amount not to exceed $1,370,964 which includes the costs of the construction contract, public information program, testing, engineering/inspection/administration, previously authorized services by Professional Service Industries, Inc.  7 CITY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 8, 2022 (PSI), and contingencies. Said amount of $1,370,964 to be charged as follows: $451,500 to the applicable Vital Streets Codes and $919,464 to the applicable Water System Codes. 5. That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make payment, in amounts and to said payees, as the City Engineer or his designee requests in connection with the Project. 6. That the City of Grand Rapids, pursuant to Section 1.150-2 of the Treasury Regulations promulgated pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, declares its intent to reimburse itself the costs of the Project and other related costs in an amount not to exceed $919,464 (Water System Fund) through the issuance of tax-exempt bonds. 7. That a copy of this resolution be available for inspection at the City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 300 Monroe Avenue N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. 91388 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Jones. WHEREAS, bids were received on January 11, 2022 for the following project: Reconstruction of Straight Avenue from Wealthy Street to Emperor Street and Wealthy Street from Straight Avenue to 300' West of Front Street (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) and Groundhawg Excavating & Landscaping, LLC (Groundhawg) submitted a bid of $1,286,307.50 for which the engineer’s estimate is $1,192,955; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the City of Grand Rapids tentatively awards the construction contract for the Project to Groundhawg, contingent upon successful financial arrangements with the Michigan Finance Authority (MFA) through the State Revolving Fund Program. 2. That the bid of Groundhawg be accepted and that, upon completion of financing with MFA and upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor is authorized to execute a contract with Groundhawg in the amount of $1,286,307.50 for the Project on behalf of the City, which execution shall constitute the award of the contract. 3. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith shall be, and the same are, rescinded. 4. That total expenditures for the Project be authorized in an amount not to exceed $1,745,492.00 which includes the costs of the construction contract, public information program, testing, engineering/inspection/administration, previously authorized services by  FEBRUARY 8, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 8 Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI), previously authorized services by Moore & Bruggink. (M&B), and contingencies. Said amount of $1,745,492.00 to be charged as follows: $430,330.53 to the applicable Vital Streets Codes and $1,315,161.47 to the applicable Water System Codes. 5. That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make payment, in amounts and to said payees, as the City Engineer or his designee requests in connection with the Project. 6. That the City of Grand Rapids, pursuant to Section 1.150-2 of the Treasury Regulations promulgated pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, declares its intent to reimburse itself the costs of the Project and other related costs in an amount not to exceed $1,315,161.47 (Water System Fund) through the issuance of tax-exempt bonds. 7. That a copy of this resolution be available for inspection at the City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 300 Monroe Avenue N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. 91389 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Jones. WHEREAS, bids were received on January 11, 2022 for the following project: Rotomill/Resurfacing and Street Lighting of Ottawa Avenue from Hastings St. to Fairbanks St. and Reconstruction of Ottawa Avenue from Fairbanks St. to Newberry St. (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) and Wyoming Excavators Inc. (Wyoming) submitted a bid of $1,045,671 for which the engineer’s estimate, prepared by Fishbeck Inc.(Fishbeck), is $1,140,675; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the bid of Wyoming be accepted and that, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract documents for the Project on behalf of the City. 2. That total expenditures for the Project be authorized in an amount not to exceed $1,571,300 which includes the costs of the construction contract, previously authorized design phase services by Fishbeck, construction phase services including inspection by Fishbeck, public information program, street lighting force account work, administration, and contingencies. Said amount of $1,571,300 to be charged to the applicable codes currently defined as follows: $348,700 to Code No. 5916-536-9000- 9880-591621026, $475,700 to the applicable Vital Streets Codes, $21,400  9 CITY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 8, 2022 to Code No. 4014-448-9000-9880-401421066, and $725,500 to the Downtown Development Authority. 3. That the City hereby approves the authorization of Downtown Development Authority funds for its share of costs for the Project as referenced in Paragraph 2. 4. That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make payment, in amounts and to said payees, as the City Engineer or his designee requests in connection with the Project. 5. That the City of Grand Rapids, pursuant to Section 1.150-2 of the Treasury Regulations promulgated pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, declares its intent to reimburse itself the costs of the Project and other related costs in an amount not to exceed $370,100 (Water System Fund and Capital Improvement Fund) through the issuance of tax- exempt bonds. 6. That a copy of this resolution be available for inspection at the City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 300 Monroe Avenue N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. 91390 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Jones. WHEREAS, bids were received on January 18, 2022 for the following project: Reconstruction of Prospect Avenue from Burton Street to Griggs Street and Garden Street to Highland Street (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) and Dykema Excavators, Inc. (Dykema) submitted a bid of $2,387,860.50 for which the engineer’s estimate is $2,292,721.00; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the City of Grand Rapids tentatively awards the construction contract for the Project to Dykema, contingent upon successful financial arrangements with the Michigan Finance Authority (MFA) through the State Revolving Fund Program. 2. That the bid of Dykema be accepted and that, upon completion of financing with MFA and upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor is authorized to execute a contract with Dykema in the amount of $2,387,860.50 for the Project on behalf of the City, which execution shall constitute the award of the contract. 3. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith shall be, and the same are, rescinded.  FEBRUARY 8, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 10 4. That total expenditures for the Project be authorized in an amount not to exceed $3,169,800 which includes the costs of the construction contract, public information program, testing, engineering/inspection/administration, previously authorized services by Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI), and contingencies. Said amount of $3,169,800 to be charged as follows: $946,200 to the applicable Vital Streets Codes and $2,223,600 to the applicable Water System Codes. 5. That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make payment, in amounts and to said payees, as the City Engineer or his designee requests in connection with the Project. 6. That the City of Grand Rapids, pursuant to Section 1.150-2 of the Treasury Regulations promulgated pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, declares its intent to reimburse itself the costs of the Project and other related costs in an amount not to exceed $2,223,600 (Water System Fund) through the issuance of tax-exempt bonds. 7. That a copy of this resolution be available for inspection at the City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 300 Monroe Avenue N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. 91391 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Jones. WHEREAS, bids were received on January 18, 2022 for the following project: Reconstruction of Fuller Avenue from Adams Street to Alexander Street (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) and Diversco Construction Company, Inc. (Diversco) submitted a bid of $2,269,931.80 for which the engineer’s estimate is $2,194,650.00; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the City of Grand Rapids tentatively awards the construction contract for the Project to Diversco, contingent upon successful financial arrangements with the Michigan Finance Authority (MFA) through the State Revolving Fund Program. 2. That the bid of Diversco be accepted and that, upon completion of financing with MFA and upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor is authorized to execute a contract with Diversco in the amount of $2,269,931.80 for the Project on behalf of the City, which execution shall constitute the award of the contract. 3. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith shall be, and the same are, rescinded.  11 CITY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 8, 2022 4. That total expenditures for the Project be authorized in an amount not to exceed $3,016,500 which includes the costs of the construction contract, public information program, testing, engineering/inspection/administration, previously authorized services by Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI), and contingencies. Said amount of $3,016,500 to be charged as follows: $1,130,700 to the applicable Vital Streets Codes and $1,885,800 to the applicable Water System Codes. 5. That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make payment, in amounts and to said payees, as the City Engineer or his designee requests in connection with the Project. 6. That the City of Grand Rapids, pursuant to Section 1.150-2 of the Treasury Regulations promulgated pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, declares its intent to reimburse itself the costs of the Project and other related costs in an amount not to exceed $1,885,800 (Water System Fund) through the issuance of tax-exempt bonds. 7. That a copy of this resolution be available for inspection at the City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 300 Monroe Avenue N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. 91392 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Jones. WHEREAS, bids were received on January 25, 2022, for the following project: Reconstruction of Richards Avenue from Fulton Street to Sibley Street (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) and Nagel Construction, Inc. (Nagel) submitted a bid of $813,077 for which the engineer’s estimate is $792,960; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the City of Grand Rapids tentatively awards the construction contract for the Project to Nagel, contingent upon successful financial arrangements with the Michigan Finance Authority (MFA) through the State Revolving Fund Program. 2. That the bid of Nagel be accepted and that, upon completion of financing with MFA and upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor is authorized to execute a contract with Nagel in the amount of $813,077 for the Project on behalf of the City, which execution shall constitute the award of the contract. 3. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith shall be, and the same are, rescinded.  FEBRUARY 8, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 12 4. That total expenditures for the Project be authorized in an amount not to exceed $1,111,440 which includes the costs of the construction contract, public information program, testing, engineering/inspection/administration, previously authorized services by Materials Testing Consultants, Inc. (MTC), and contingencies. Said amount of $1,111,440 to be charged as follows: $306,200 to the applicable Vital Streets Codes and $805,240 to the applicable Water System Codes. 5. That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make payment, in amounts and to said payees, as the City Engineer or his designee requests in connection with the Project. 6. That the City of Grand Rapids, pursuant to Section 1.150-2 of the Treasury Regulations promulgated pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, declares its intent to reimburse itself the costs of the Project and other related costs in an amount not to exceed $805,240 (Water System Fund) through the issuance of tax-exempt bonds. 7. That a copy of this resolution be available for inspection at the City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 300 Monroe Avenue N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. 91393 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Jones. WHEREAS: 1. It is necessary to authorize expenditures in connection with Replacement of Kingsbury Lift Station; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That total expenditures for this portion of the project be authorized in an amount not to exceed $100,000 which includes the costs to upgrade existing overhead electric lines and service. Said amount of $100,000 to be charged to code: 5908-527-9000-9880-590821064. 2. That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make payment, in amounts and to said payees, as the City Engineer or his designee requests in connection with the Project. 3. That the City of Grand Rapids, pursuant to Section 1.150-2 of the Treasury Regulations promulgated pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, declares its intent to reimburse itself the costs of the Project and other related costs in an amount not to exceed $100,000 (Sewer System Fund) through the issuance of tax-exempt bonds.  13 CITY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 8, 2022 4. That a copy of this resolution be available for inspection at the City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 300 Monroe Avenue N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. 91394 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Jones. WHEREAS: 1. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), through the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), provides federal grant funds to assist communities in the provision of activities that enhance the intermodal transportation system and provide safe alternative transportation options; and 2. City staff identified the following project for possible grant funding under the aforesaid Transportation Alternatives Program: Covell Avenue Sidewalk (hereinafter referred to as the project); therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the City Commission hereby authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to file a TAP grant application for the aforesaid project with MDOT, and to provide any additional information as may be required with respect to the City of Grand Rapids’ participation in this program; and 2. That if the aforesaid grant application is approved, the City Commission will make funds available to provide the local match, in the amount of approximately $211,800. Final City Commission authorization for the precise match amount will be sought upon approval of the grant request; and 3. That if the aforesaid grant application is approved, the City of Grand Rapids commits to owning/operating the constructed facility funded by TAP funds and funding/implementing a maintenance plan/program in perpetuity or causing operations and maintenance to occur. 91395 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Jones. WHEREAS: 1. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), through the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), provides federal grant funds to assist communities in the provision of activities that enhance the intermodal transportation system and provide safe alternative transportation options; and 2. City staff identified the following project for possible grant funding under the  FEBRUARY 8, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 14 aforesaid Transportation Alternatives Program: Ken-O-Sha Drive Sidewalk (North Side) (hereinafter referred to as the project); therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the City Commission hereby authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to file a TAP grant application for the aforesaid project with MDOT, and to provide any additional information as may be required with respect to the City of Grand Rapids’ participation in this program; and 2. That if the aforesaid grant application is approved, the City Commission will make funds available to provide the local match, in the amount of approximately $296,645. Final City Commission authorization for the precise match amount will be sought upon approval of the grant request; and 3. That if the aforesaid grant application is approved, the City of Grand Rapids commits to owning/operating the constructed facility funded by TAP funds and funding/implementing a maintenance plan/program in perpetuity or causing operations and maintenance to occur. 91396 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Jones. WHEREAS: 1. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), through the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), provides federal grant funds to assist communities in the provision of activities that enhance the intermodal transportation system and provide safe alternative transportation options; and 2. City staff identified the following project for possible grant funding under the aforesaid Transportation Alternatives Program: Eastern Avenue/Plaster Creek Trail Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Crossing (hereinafter referred to as the project); therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the City Commission hereby authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to file a TAP grant application for the aforesaid project with MDOT, and to provide any additional information as may be required with respect to the City of Grand Rapids’ participation in this program; and 2. That if the aforesaid grant application is approved, the City Commission will make funds available to provide the local match in the amount of approximately $75,595. Final City Commission authorization for the precise match amount will be sought upon approval of the grant request; and  15 CITY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 8, 2022 3. That if the aforesaid grant application is approved, the City of Grand Rapids commits to owning/operating the constructed facility funded by TAP funds and funding/implementing a maintenance plan/program in perpetuity or causing operations and maintenance to occur. E. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 91397 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Jones. RESOLVED: 1. That a public hearing be scheduled for Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. to consider submittal of a grant application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources/Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund for the development of a park at 2149 32nd Street SE; and 2. That the City Clerk shall publish notice of said hearing. 91398 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Jones. RESOLVED: 1. That a public hearing be scheduled for Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. to consider submittal of a grant application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources/Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund for improvements at Belknap Park; and 2. That the City Clerk shall publish notice of said hearing. 91399 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Jones. RESOLVED: 1. That a public hearing be scheduled for Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. to consider submittal of a grant application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources/Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund for access improvements to Plaster Creek Trail and Ken-O-Sha Park; and 2. That the City Clerk shall publish notice of said hearing. 91400 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Jones. RESOLVED that: 1. The attached ordinance amending Section 1.46 of Chapter 3 of Title I of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids shall be published as part of the proceedings;  FEBRUARY 8, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 16 2. The proposed ordinance shall be considered for adoption on February 22, 2022; and 3. In accordance with Title V, Section 10(b) of the Grand Rapids City Charter, the attached ordinance shall be published in a paper of general circulation in the City of Grand Rapids. AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH ELECTION PRECINCTS PURSUANT TO TITLE I, SECTION 5(a) OF THE CITY CHARTER, BY AMENDING SECTION 1.46 OF CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE I OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS ORDINANCE NO. 2022 - __ THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS DO ORDAIN: Section 1. That Section 1.46 of Chapter 3 of Title I of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids be amended to read as follows: “Section 1.41. Voting Precincts. That pursuant to Title I, Section 5(a) of the Charter of the City of Grand Rapids, the City Commission hereby establishes seventy-four (74) election precincts with the boundaries shown on the Election Precinct Map filed with the City Clerk.” Section 2. The City Clerk shall give all notices required by law of the establishment of such precinct boundaries. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that 1. The City Commission approves the list of polling locations as provided by the Clerk’s Office. 91401 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Jones. WHEREAS: 1. City Commission Policy 900-59 was adopted to advance social equity in communities most affected by the War on Drugs and those within the cannabis industry on July 7, 2020; and 2. In Mid-2020, City Commission Policy 900-59 laid out a framework that included formation of a nonprofit to help advance social equity outcomes and equitable development in the City; and 3. The City agrees that a city formed nonprofit will help it reach its objectives; and 4. The City Attorney is authorized to submit and file the formation paperwork on behalf of the City as named Resident Agent and Attorney-in-Fact until  17 CITY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 8, 2022 a new Resident Agent can be appointed by the nonprofit; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the City Commission authorizes the formation of a nonprofit to assist it with achieving social equity outcomes in communities most affected by the War on Drugs in the City of Grand Rapids; effective immediately. 2. That a lawyer within the Department of Law will serve as the Resident Agent and Attorney-in-Fact until a new Resident Agent is appointed by the Directors of the nonprofit. 3. That a lawyer within the Department of Law is authorized to sign incorporation documents on behalf of the incorporators. 4. That the incorporators are the members of the City Commission. DOCUMENTS FILED 91402 Result: Received and Filed. Contract submitted between West Book Subscription and the Grand Rapids City Attorney office submitted for the public record. ADJOURNMENT Commission adjourned at 7:13 PM JOEL H. HONDORP City Clerk