City Commission Meeting

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE City Commission OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN Regular Session, March 29, 2022 CALL TO ORDER Commission was called to order by Mayor Rosalynn Bliss at 7:00 PM ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Bliss, Commissioner Lenear, Commissioner Jones, Commissioner Ysasi, Commissioner Reppart, Commissioner Moody Absent: Commissioner O’Connor (Excused) The roll was called by the City Clerk. Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Jones. Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, Jones, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody Excused: Jon O’Connor Motion to excuse Commissioner O'Connor APPROVAL OF MINUTES On the motion of Com. Joseph D. Jones, supported by Com. Milinda Ysasi, the reading of the minutes of the Regular Session of March 15, 2022 was waived and said minutes were accepted as presented. Carried. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 91517 Result: Received and Filed. Communication received from Joshua Lunger, Vice President of Government Affairs at Grand Rapids Chamber, expressing support for the proposed zoning text amendments. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS 91518 Result: Received and Filed. Report of City Manager: Renaming of Franklin Fire Station to Martin Luther King, Jr. Fire Station. 91519 Result: Received and Filed. Comptroller’s report for the period of February 25, 2022 through March 15, 2022 in the amount of $24,679,591.56. 1  MARCH 29, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 2 91520 Result: Received and Filed. Treasurer’s report for the period of March 1, 2022 through March 15, 2022. CONSENT AGENDA A. CONSENT AGENDA 91521 Result: Adopted. Mover: Jones. Supporter: Ysasi. Adoption of the following items under the consent agenda. B. COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS 91522 Result: Adopted. Mover: Jones. Supporter: Ysasi. RESOLVED, that the City Commission’s appointment of Micah Perkins to the Board of Zoning Appeals for the remainder of a three-year term ending January 6, 2025, be approved. 91523 Result: Adopted. Mover: Jones. Supporter: Ysasi. RESOLVED, that the appointment of Stacy Bare as a representative of Friends of Grand Rapids Parks to the Urban Forestry Committee for the remainder of a three-year term ending January 6, 2025, be recognized. 91524 Result: Adopted. Mover: Jones. Supporter: Ysasi. RESOLVED, that Mayor Bliss’ appointment of William Vassilakis to the Urban Forestry Committee for the remainder of three-year term ending January 2, 2023, be confirmed. 91525 Result: Adopted. Mover: Jones. Supporter: Ysasi. RESOLVED, that the City Commission’s appointment of Stacy Bare as a representative of the Friends of Grand Rapids Parks to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for the remainder of a three-year term ending January 1, 2023, be approved. 91526 Result: Adopted. Mover: Jones. Supporter: Ysasi. RESOLVED, that the City Commission’s appointment of Sam Moore to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for the remainder of a three-year term ending January 1, 2023, be approved.  3 CITY COMMISSION MARCH 29, 2022 91527 Result: Adopted. Mover: Jones. Supporter: Ysasi. RESOLVED, that the City Commission’s appointment of Eric Brown to the City of Grand Rapids Affordable Housing Fund Board for the remainder of a three-year term ending December 31, 2022, be approved. 91528 Result: Adopted. Mover: Jones. Supporter: Ysasi. RESOLVED, that the City Manager’s appointment of Jamon Alexander to the Grand Rapids Housing Commission for a five-year term beginning on April 13, 2022 and ending April 13, 2027, be confirmed. 91529 Result: Adopted. Mover: Jones. Supporter: Ysasi. RESOLVED, that the City Commission’s appointment of Carlos Calderon to the Urban Agriculture Committee for the remainder of a two-year term ending January 1, 2023, be approved. 91530 Result: Adopted. Mover: Jones. Supporter: Ysasi. RESOLVED, that the City Commission’s appointment of Doug Matthews, Mike Grenier, Wayne Jernberg, William Kaiser, Jeff McCaul, Charles Schroeder, James Hurt, Tim Burkman, and Jenessa Carter as members and Molly Clarin, Sam Giffel, Breese Stam, Kolene Allen, Scott Saindon, Tai Verbrugge, Jay Ouzts, Alex Fleet and Arden Postma as alternate members to the Utility Advisory Board for the remainder of a two- year term ending January 1, 2024, be approved. C. FISCAL COMMITTEE 91531 Result: Adopted. Mover: Jones. Supporter: Ysasi. 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. Shawn Sremba Vigh Landscaping Management Weed & Feed Lawn Care, LLC Low bids are recommended for landscape maintenance services, fertilizer and weed control for various City departments to:  MARCH 29, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 4 Shawn Sremba for an annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $120,000.00; estimated three-year total of $360,000.00. Vigh Landscaping Management for an annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $65,000.00; estimated three-year total of $195,000.00 Weed & Feed Lawn Care, LLC for an annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $10,000.00; estimated three-year total of $30,000.00. 2. Allied Mechanical Services A contract increase to the existing contract is recommended for additional HVAC equipment for the Water Resources Recovery Facility. The recommended contract increase amount is $17,814.00, bringing the new total of the contract to $41,962.00. 3. Building Bridges Professional Services A contract is recommended for “as-needed” trees and installation of trees for the Parks Department. The total annual “not-to-exceed” amount is $200,000.00; the estimated three-year total is $600,000.00 4. Windstream Communications A twenty-four month contract extension is recommended to the existing backup internet connection agreement for the Technology and Change Management Department for the total “not-to-exceed” amount of $13,300.00 FURTHER RESOLVED that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to proceed with awards to the following vendors: 5. AIS Construction Equipment A cooperative purchase through the State of Michigan MiDEAL contract #071B7700090 is recommended for the purchase, delivery, and warranty of an Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) John Deere 310SL HL Backhoe/Loader through the authorized distributor, AIS Construction Equipment, for the Fleet Management Department for the total amount of $116,560.00. D. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 91532 Result: Adopted. Mover: Jones. Supporter: Ysasi. RESOLVED that the request to grant Image SFX a Fireworks Discharge Permit to be used in conjunction with the Kid Rock concert at the Van Andel Arena on April 16, 2022 is approved, pending an inspection by the Fire Department.  5 CITY COMMISSION MARCH 29, 2022 91533 Result: Adopted. Mover: Jones. Supporter: Ysasi. WHEREAS, the City of Grand Rapids Mobile GR Department has obtained federal grant funds for safety improvements along Eastern Avenue; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the agreement between City of Grand Rapids and the Michigan Department of Transportation in connection with the aforesaid project is approved; and 2. That the Mayor is authorized to execute the aforesaid agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Rapids, after approval of same by the City Attorney; and 3. That expenditures are authorized in an amount “not-to-exceed” $47,000 to cover the local participating project construction costs; and 4. The expenditures are authorized in an amount “not-to-exceed” $117,000 to cover the federal non-participating costs; and 5. That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make payment, in amounts and to said payees, as Mobile GR requests for payment in connection with the aforesaid project from Vital Streets Capital Fund 4090-519-9000, Major Program 22014. 91534 Result: Adopted. Mover: Jones. Supporter: Ysasi. WHEREAS, bids were received on March 15, 2022 for the following project: Improvements to Heritage Hill, Hillcrest, Paris and Seymour Parks (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) and Katerberg-Verhage, Inc. (Katerberg) submitted a bid of $295,440 for which the engineer’s estimate, prepared by O’Boyle, Cowell, Blalock, & Associates, Inc. (OCBA) is $252,290; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the bid of Katerberg 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” $475,000 which includes the costs of the construction contract, previously authorized design phase services by OCBA, construction phase services including inspection by OCBA, administration, and contingencies.  MARCH 29, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 6 Said amount of $475,000 to be charged to the applicable Parks Millage Codes. 3. 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. 91535 Result: Adopted. Mover: Jones. Supporter: Ysasi. WHEREAS: 1. On April 13, 1954 (Proceeding No. 99785) the City approved an agreement between the Pennsylvania Railroad Company and the City of Grand Rapids which gave the City a license to occupy approximately 1300 feet of the railroad right-of-way between Chestnut Street and the Keeler Brass property immediately south of Oxford Street, with a 15-inch storm sewer that served the Keeler Brass Company and certain city streets for drainage; and 2. The City no longer has a need to occupy the agreement area and the agreement can be terminated; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That a Longitudinal Occupation Agreement approved by the City Commission on April 13, 1954 (Proceeding No. 99785) is hereby terminated; and 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute all documents associated with the aforesaid agreement termination. 91536 Result: Adopted. Mover: Jones. Supporter: Ysasi. WHEREAS, it is necessary to approve a Construction Agreement between the City of Grand Rapids, the City of Walker and Richmond Street, LLC (Developer); and accept two Public Utilities Easements for the construction of public sanitary sewer and water main facilities in connection with Sanitary Sewer and Water Main in Stratford Lane and Blaketon Drive and Sanitary Sewer in Public Easement (NW) (Cambridge Grove - Phase 3); therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the aforesaid Construction Agreement be approved and that, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute said Agreement on behalf of the City; and 2. That the City accept two Public Utilities Easements for the construction and maintenance of public utilities from the following property owner, with  7 CITY COMMISSION MARCH 29, 2022 description of the aforesaid Easements and for the nominal considerations as noted, which were paid by the developer: Easement 1 (Permanent) Richmond Street, LLC $1.00 1889 Van Buren Hudsonville, Michigan 49426 4680 Gordonshire Drive NW, Parcel No. 41-13-18-124-002 Public Utilities Easement Description: Description 1 of 2 PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 18, T7N, R12W, CITY OF WALKER, KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE S01º18'31"E 1332.77 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE S84º23'00"E 549.82 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING S84º23'00"E 66.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY 95.82 FEET ALONG A 267.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT, THE LONG CHORD OF WHICH BEARS S04º39'53"E 95.31 FEET; THENCE S14º56'46"E 193.30 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 72.79 FEET ALONG A 1033.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT, THE LONG CHORD OF WHICH BEARS S12º55'39"E 72.77 FEET; THENCE S79º05'27"W 66.00 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY 68.14 FEET ALONG A 967.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT, THE LONG CHORD OF WHICH BEARS N12º55'39"W 68.12 FEET; THENCE N14º56'46"W 193.30 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY 119.51 FEET ALONG A 333.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT, THE LONG CHORD OF WHICH BEARS N04º39'53"W 118.87 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. CONTAINS 24,514 SQ.FT. Description 2 of 2 PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 18, T7N, R12W, CITY OF WALKER, KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE S01º18'31"E 1900.77 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE N86º14'08"E 977.80 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N84º28'05"E 66.03 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY 44.40 FEET ALONG A 1233.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT, THE LONG CHORD OF WHICH BEARS S02º49'39"E 44.39 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY 70.43 FEET ALONG A 453.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT, THE LONG CHORD OF WHICH BEARS S02º39'30"W 70.36 FEET; THENCE N82º53'15"W 66.00 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY 60.17 FEET ALONG A 387.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT, THE LONG CHORD OF WHICH BEARS N02º39'30"E 60.11 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY 40.09 FEET ALONG A 1167.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT, THE LONG  MARCH 29, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 8 CHORD OF WHICH BEARS N02º46'48"W 40.09 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINS 7,098 SQ.FT. Easement 2 (Terminating) Richmond Street, LLC $1.00 1889 Van Buren Hudsonville, Michigan 49426 4680 Gordonshire Drive NW, Parcel No. 41-13-18-124-002 Public Utilities Easement Description: PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 18, T7N, R12W, CITY OF WALKER, KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE S01º18'31"E 1900.77 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE N86º14'08"E 977.80 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY 211.88 FEET ALONG A 1167.00 RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT, THE LONG CHORD OF WHICH BEARS N08º57'56"W 211.59 FEET; THENCE N14º10'01"W 243.92 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY 64.48 FEET ALONG A 533.00 RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT, THE LONG CHORD OF WHICH BEARS N10º42'05"W 64.44 FEET; THENCE N07º14'08"W 176.85 FEET; THENCE S82º45'52"W 16.93 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY 359.51 FEET ALONG A 267.00 RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT, THE LONG CHORD OF WHICH BEARS S44º11'26"W 332.96 FEET; THENCE N84º23'00"W 66.00 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 448.38 FEET ALONG A 333.00 RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT, THE LONG CHORD OF WHICH BEARS N44º11'26"E 415.27 FEET; THENCE N82º45'52" E 256.80 FEET; THENCE S07º14'08"E 66.00 FEET ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF STRATFORD LANE; THENCE S82º45'52"W 173.86 FEET; THENCE S07º14'08"E 176.85 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 56.49 FEET ALONG A 467.00 RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT, THE LONG CHORD OF WHICH BEARS S10º42'05"E 56.46 FEET; THENCE S14º10'01"E 243.92 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 221.83 FEET ALONG A 1233.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT, THE LONG CHORD OF WHICH BEARS S09º00'47"E 221.53 FEET; THENCE S84º28'05"W 66.03 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. CONTAINS 89,684 SQ.FT. 3. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to record the aforesaid Easement with the Kent County Register of Deeds. 91537 Result: Adopted. Mover: Jones. Supporter: Ysasi. WHEREAS, it is necessary to accept a Sidewalk and Utility Easement and authorize a payment in connection with Rotomill/Resurfacing of Fuller Avenue from Kalamazoo Avenue to Ramona Street and Reconstruction of Fuller Avenue from Ramona Street to Adams Street; therefore  9 CITY COMMISSION MARCH 29, 2022 RESOLVED: 1. That a Sidewalk and Utility Easement is hereby accepted from the following property owner for the described property for the compensation amount noted: CK Properties of Western Michigan, LLC $250.00 2625 Cascade Springs Dr. SE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 1222 Boston St. SE, Parcel No. 41-18-05-404-006 SIDEWALK AND UTILITY EASEMENT DESCRIBED AS: That part of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 5, Town 6 North, Range 11 West, City of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, described as: COMMENCING at the Central one-quarter corner of said Section 5; thence South 88°19'38" East 177.85 feet along the East-West one-quarter line of said section; thence South 01°40'22" West 33.00 feet perpendicular to said East-West one-quarter line of said section to the PLACE OF BEGINNING; thence South 88°19'38" East 10.00 feet parallel with and 33.00 feet South of said East-West one-quarter line; thence South 19°59'50" West 12.03 feet; thence North 26°54'28" West 13.00 feet to the place of beginning. Containing 57 square feet, more or less; and 2. That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make payments, in amounts and to said payees, as the City Engineer or hisdesignee requests in connection with the aforesaid Sidewalk and Utility Easement; and 3. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to record the aforesaid Sidewalk and Utility Easement with the Kent County Register of Deeds. 91538 Result: Adopted. Mover: Jones. Supporter: Ysasi. WHEREAS: 1. The Michigan Legislature has established a Local Bridge Program administered by the Michigan Department of Transportation for rehabilitation, replacement, and preventative maintenance of deficient or obsolete bridges, and the Federal government has established a bridge rehabilitation, replacement, and preventative maintenance program for grant funding of the same; and 2. Recent inspections of the Sixth Street Bridge over the Grand River revealed continuing deterioration to warrant a grant application for preventative maintenance; and  MARCH 29, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 10 3. The aforesaid bridge is essential for the movement of emergency, commercial, and industrial vehicles as well as the general public; and 4. The aforesaid bridge is under the jurisdiction of the City of Grand Rapids; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the City Engineer or his designee is hereby authorized to submit an application to the Michigan Department of Transportation pursuant to the Michigan Department of Transportation Local Bridge Program for grant funds for the Preventative Maintenance of Sixth Street Bridge over the Grand River; and 2. That the Michigan Department of Transportation is hereby encouraged to give favorable consideration to the application for grant funds for preventative maintenance of the aforesaid bridge; and 3. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to send a certified copy of this resolution to the Director of the Michigan Department of Transportation. 91539 Result: Adopted. Mover: Jones. Supporter: Ysasi. WHEREAS: 1. On March 17, 2020 (Proceeding No. 89710), the City awarded a contract to Superior Asphalt, Inc. (Superior) for the following project: As-Needed Surface Lot Services (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”); and 2. The contract documents for the project included provisions for the City, at its option, to extend the contract for an additional period of time contingent upon successful negotiations with the contractor; and 3. On June 15, 2021 (Proceeding No. 90889), the City extended the contract with Superior to July 1, 2022; and 4. The City now desires to extend the contract with Superior to June 30, 2023 and the contractor has agreed to said extension at no increase to its firm’s unit prices for the period of the extension; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the City Engineer or his designee is hereby authorized to execute the necessary change order to extend the contract with Superior Asphalt, Inc. at no increase to the unit prices and with a total project cost “not-to- exceed” $750,000; and  11 CITY COMMISSION MARCH 29, 2022 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. 91540 Result: Adopted. Mover: Jones. Supporter: Ysasi. WHEREAS: 1. On June 16, 2020 (Proceeding No. 89957), the City awarded a contract to RAM Construction Services of Michigan, Inc. (RAM), BVR Restoration, LLC (BVR) and M One Limited, Inc. dba Mark 1 Restoration Services, Inc. (Mark 1) for the following project: As-Needed Concrete and Façade Restoration at Various Locations (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”); and 2. The contract documents for the project included provisions for the City, at its option, to extend the contracts for an additional period of time contingent upon successful negotiations with the contractors; and 3. On June 15, 2021 (Proceeding No. 90887) the City extended contracts with RAM, BVR and Mark 1 to June 30, 2022; and 4. The City now desires to extend the contracts with RAM, BVR, and Mark 1 to June 30, 2023 and each firm has agreed to said extension at no increase to its firm’s unit prices for the period of the extension; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the City Engineer or his designee is hereby authorized to execute the necessary change orders to extend the contracts to June 30, 2023 with RAM Construction Services of Michigan Inc., BVR Restoration, LLC, and M One Limited, Inc. dba Mark 1 Restoration Services, Inc. at no increase to the unit prices and with a total project cost “not-to-exceed” $900,000; and 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. 91541 Result: Adopted. Mover: Jones. Supporter: Ysasi. WHEREAS: 1. On April 23, 2019 (Proceeding No. 88701), the City awarded contracts to Abatement & Demolition Services, LLC (ADS), and Pro-Tech Environmental & Construction Services, Inc. (Pro-Tech) for the following project: As-Needed Asbestos and Lead Abatement at Various Locations (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”); and  MARCH 29, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 12 2. The contract documents for the Project included provisions for the City at its option, to extend each contract for an additional period of time contingent upon successful negotiations with the contractors; and 3. On June 16, 2020 (Proceeding No. 89959), the City extended contracts with ADS and Pro-Tech; and 4. On June 15, 2021 (Proceeding No. 90888), the City extended contracts with ADS and Pro-Tech; and 5. The City now desires to extend the contracts with ADS and Pro-Tech to June 30, 2023, and each firm has agreed to said extension at no increase to its firm’s unit prices for the period of extension; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the City Engineer or his designee is hereby authorized to execute the necessary change orders to extend the contracts with ADS and Pro-Tech at no increase to the unit prices and with a total project cost “not-to-exceed” $300,000; and 2. That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make payments, in amounts and to said payees, as the City Engineer or his designee requests in connection with the Project. 91542 Result: Adopted. Mover: Jones. Supporter: Ysasi. WHEREAS: 1. On July 10, 2018 (Proceeding No. 87908), the City awarded contracts to Arrow Roofing & Supply, Inc. (Arrow), Proteus Innovative Technologies, LLC dba Naturashield (Naturashield), and Modern Roofing, Inc. (Modern Roofing) for the following project: As-Needed Roof Asset Management at Various Locations (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”); and 2. The contract documents for the project included provisions for the City, at its option, to extend the contracts for an additional period of time contingent upon successful negotiations with the contractors; and 3. On June 11, 2019 (Proceeding No. 88899), the City extended contracts with Arrow, Naturashield, and Modern Roofing to June 30, 2020; and 4. On July 7, 2020 (Proceeding No. 90028), the City extended contracts with Arrow, Naturashield, and Modern Roofing to June 30, 2021; and 5. On June 15, 2021 (Proceeding No. 90889), the City extended contracts with Arrow, Naturashield, and Modern Roofing to June 30, 2022; and  13 CITY COMMISSION MARCH 29, 2022 6. The City now desires to extend the contracts with Arrow, Naturashield, and Modern Roofing to June 30, 2023 and each firm has agreed to said extension at no increase to its firm’s unit prices for the period of the extension; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the City Engineer or his designee is hereby authorized to execute the necessary change orders to extend the contracts with Arrow, Naturashield, and Modern Roofing at no increase to the unit prices and with a total project cost “not-to-exceed” $975,000; and 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. E. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 91543 Result: Adopted. Mover: Jones. Supporter: Ysasi. RESOLVED, that the following special meetings of the City Commission are scheduled to convene at City Hall, City Commission Chambers, 300 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, and the City Clerk is directed to publish notice of same in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, P.A. 267 of 1976, as amended: 1. May 3, 2022 9:00 AM Budget Review Workshop; and 2. May 10, 2022 1:00 PM Budget Review Workshop 91544 Result: Adopted. Mover: Jones. Supporter: Ysasi. WHEREAS: 1. The City of Grand Rapids is experiencing a significant shortage of affordable housing and housing supply; and 2. The text amendments are intended to facilitate development of lots that have been combined over time, lot lines that have been redistributed, or no longer meet the current lot width requirements due to past text amendments; and 3. The text amendments will provide an opportunity for additional housing supply, assist in eliminating the need for dimensional variances for vacant lots, support in the reinvestment of the city’s neighborhoods, and support the preservation of existing housing structures; and 4. The proposed text amendments support the City of Grand Rapids Community Master Plan, the City of Grand Rapids Strategic Plan, the  MARCH 29, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 14 Grand Rapids/Kent County Housing Needs Assessment; and 5. The proposed text amendments will provide opportunities for additional housing supply, add residents who can support commercial businesses, and support new investment within our residential neighborhoods, all critical elements contributing to the vibrancy of our neighborhoods; and 6. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the text amendments after holding a public hearing on February 24, 2022, at which time all interested persons had an opportunity to be heard. RESOLVED: 1. In accordance with Title V, Section 10(b) [Compiler’s Paragraph 60(b)] of the Charter of the City of Grand Rapids, that the attached Summary of the Ordinance be published in the official City Commission Proceedings and in a newspaper of general circulation in the City, in lieu of publishing the full text of the Ordinance; and 2. That the amendments be considered for adoption by the City Commission at its meeting of April 12, 2022. SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE 2022 - __ AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 61 OF TITLE V OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS ENTITLED ZONING ORDINANCE The City of Grand Rapids is requesting consideration of text amendments to Zoning Ordinance Article 2, Section 5.2.D.05. that would allow reduction in lot width to allow for new single- and two-family infill development when certain conditions apply. The proposed Zoning Ordinance text amendments are available at the City’s website at https://tinyurl.com/lotwidthreductions or examined by contacting the Planning Department at (616)456-4100 or planning@grcity.us during business hours. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5.2.05.D. OF ARTICLE 5 LOT AND YARD REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 61, TITLE V OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS ENTITLED “ZONING ORDINANCE” ORDINANCE NO. 2022 - __ THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS DO ORDAIN: D. “Lot Widths. 1. Established Areas. See Section 5.5.06.B. for site placement and building layout requirements for lots in established areas. 15 CITY COMMISSION MARCH 29, 2022 2. Lot widths are measured at the front setback line or RBL, as applicable, and the minimum lot width shall be maintained throughout the depth of the lot. Lot width for a corner lot is measured at the horizontal distance between the shorter of the two (2) dimensions of the front lot line. 3. There shall be no less than thirty-six (36) feet between the two (2) side lot lines measured at the required front setback line or required building line of the district in which it is located and the requirements of Sections 5.2.D.05. and 5.12.16. are satisfied upon approval by the Director. 4. Minimum Lot Widths for Irregular Lots. a. There shall be not less than thirty-six (36) feet between the two (2) side lot lines measured at the public or private rights-of- way, except as permitted in Tables 5.5.06.A. and 5.6.07.A. of this Chapter and the requirements of Sections 5.2.D.05. and 5.12.16. are satisfied upon approval by the Director. b. For cul-de-sac lots or other irregular lots, if the minimum lot width at the front setback line or RBL cannot be met, the minimum setback line or RBL shall be moved farther into the lot to the point at which the minimum lot width is met. 5. Administrative Departures. a. New Lots. This Departure applies to lots that contain a Single- Family or Two-Family use in an existing principal structure. A reduction to the required lot width may be granted for all newly created lots, provided the application meets the requirements of Section 5.2.05.D.5.c. b. Existing vacant lots. This Departure applies to existing lots that do not contain a principal structure. A reduction to the required lot width may be granted to allow for (a) the creation of new lots to be used for Single- or Two-Family use, or (b) the use of an existing vacant lot for Single- or Two-Family use, provided the application meets the requirements of Section 5.2.05.D.5.c. c. All Administrative Departures will be reviewed by the standards outlined in Section 5.12.16. in addition to the following standards and requirements below: i. The Administrative Departure may not result in the demolition of any principal household building or structure; and ii. The proposed lot shall be no less than the minimum lot width required in Table 5.5.06.A. for a detached  MARCH 29, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 16 Single-Family interior lot; and iii. If the lot is accessible from a usable alley the lot width may be less than the minimum, but no less than the originally platted lot width, which shall be identified on the survey; and iv. Tandem parking may be permitted for detached Single- Family and Two-Family uses on lots 36 feet or less; and v. A property survey shall be provided to ensure that all site layout and building placement standards can be met.” 91545 Result: Adopted. Mover: Jones. Supporter: Ysasi. WHEREAS: 1. Grand Rapids-Kent County Convention/Arena Authority (the “CAA”) desires to enter a lease of property located at 11 Ottawa Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 (aka GLC Live at 20 Monroe) (the “Property”) with GLC GR Live, LLC, to enter an operating agreement for management of the Property; and 2. Article X of the CAA Articles of Organization dated March 29, 2000, entitled “Reserve Powers”, provides that certain reserve powers of the CAA require the prior approval of the Kent County (the “County”) Board of Commissioners (the “County Commission”) as well as the City of Grand Rapids (the “City”) Commission (the “City Commission”); and 3. Among those Reserve Powers are (1) entering into a lease of real property, (2) entering an agreement for longer than five years; and 4. The CAA now wishes to enter a lease of the Property and to take all steps necessary to effectuate the lease, and to enter an operating agreement and to take all steps necessary to effectuate the operating agreement; and 5. In order to satisfy the CAA Articles of Organization, the CAA is requesting County authorization of the CAA to enter a lease of the Property and to take all steps necessary to effectuate the lease, and to enter an operating agreement and to take all steps necessary to effectuate the operating agreement. RESOLVED: 1. The CAA is authorized and approved to enter a lease of the Property and to take all steps necessary to effectuate the lease of the Property. 2. This resolution constitutes approval of the lease of the Property by the CAA in a final form to be approved by the CAA Board, the County Administrator/Controller, the City Manager, and their respective counsel.  17 CITY COMMISSION MARCH 29, 2022 3. The CAA is authorized to enter an operating agreement for management of the Property and to take all steps necessary to effectuate the operating agreement. 4. This resolution constitutes approval of the operating agreement, which may be for a period of more than five years, entered by the CAA in a final form to be approved by the CAA Board, the County Administrator/Controller, the City Manager, and their respective counsel. 5. A CAA facility-specific Mission Statement will be developed and approved, consistent with the overall CAA Mission Statement, subject to final approval by the CAA Board, the County Administrator/Controller, and the City Manager. 91546 Result: Adopted. Mover: Jones. Supporter: Ysasi. WHEREAS: 1. The City of Grand Rapids (the “City”) and the Grand Rapids-Kent County Convention/Arena Authority (the “CAA”) entered into an Option Agreement dated February 26, 2021, as amended, which provides that the CAA may exercise an option to purchase certain City-owned property (the “Option Property”) for the purpose of constructing and operating an amphitheater (the “Option Agreement”); and 2. The Option Agreement provides that, subject to the terms and conditions therein, the Option may be exercised by the CAA by delivery of written notice to the City on or before March 31, 2022, or another mutually agreed upon date (the “Option Period”); and 3. The City’s obligation to sell the Option Property is conditioned upon (1) the CAA’s representations in the Option Agreement being true and correct, (2) the CAA’s satisfaction and performance of the terms of the Option Agreement, and (3) the existence of a plan acceptable to the City for the relocation of its facilities and operations from the Option Property; and 4. The CAA’s obligation to acquire the Option Property is conditioned on (1) a mutual agreement of the City and CAA regarding the size and location of the Option Property, (2) an agreement of the City to replace and recommission the sanitary trunk sewer transversing the Option Property, (3) a satisfactory amphitheater construction funding plan, (4) a determination that the operation of the amphitheater is feasible, (5) CAA satisfaction that adequate pedestrian, vehicular and public transit access to the Option Property exists, (6) approval of the purchase of the Option Property by the County Commission, the City Commission and the CAA Board, (7) the CAA’s election to exercise its option pursuant to the Option Agreement, (8) the satisfaction of title and survey requirements within the  MARCH 29, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 18 Option Agreement, (9) the satisfaction of inspection and investigation requirements within the Option Agreement, (10) the delivery of documents by the City as required by the Option Agreement, (11) the City’s representations in the Option Agreement being true and correct, and (12) the City’s satisfaction and performance of the terms of the Option Agreement; and 5. Article X of the CAA Articles of Organization dated March 29, 2000, entitled “Reserve Powers”, provides that certain reserve powers of the CAA require the prior approval of the Kent County (the “County”) Board of Commissioners (the “County Commission”) as well as the City Commission; and 6. Among those reserve powers is the acquisition of real property; and 7. The CAA now wishes to exercise the option to purchase the Option Property pursuant to the Option Agreement, and to take all steps necessary to effectuate its purchase; and 8. Consistent with the Option Agreement and the CAA Articles of Organization, the CAA is requesting City authorization of the CAA to exercise its option to purchase, and to take all steps necessary to effectuate the purchase of the Option Property. RESOLVED: 1. Subject to the pre-closing requirements enumerated as follows: (1) a mutual agreement of the City and CAA regarding the size and location of the Option Property, (2) an agreement of the City to replace and recommission the sanitary trunk sewer transversing the Option Property, (3) a satisfactory amphitheater construction funding plan, (4) a determination that the operation of the amphitheater is feasible, (5) CAA satisfaction that adequate pedestrian, vehicular and public transit access to the Option Property exists, (6) approval of the purchase of the Option Property by the County Commission, the City Commission and the CAA Board, (7) the CAA’s election to exercise its option pursuant to the Option Agreement, (8) the satisfaction of title and survey requirements within the Option Agreement, (9) the satisfaction of inspection and investigation requirements within the Option Agreement, (10) the delivery of documents by the City as required by the Option Agreement, (11) the City’s representations in the Option Agreement being true and correct, and (12) the City’s satisfaction and performance of the terms of the Option Agreement; the CAA is authorized and approved to exercise its option to purchase the Option Property pursuant to the Option Agreement, and to take all steps necessary to effectuate the purchase of the Option Property. 2. Upon closing on the purchase of the Option Property, the CAA will timely file a baseline environmental assessment with the appropriate agency.  19 CITY COMMISSION MARCH 29, 2022 3. This resolution constitutes approval of the purchase of the Option Property by the CAA, and the City, County and CAA agree that the Amphitheater will be a separate profit center of the CAA and all benefits and risks of Amphitheater operations and property, financial, environmental, or otherwise, will be borne solely by the City and CAA, and shall not be asserted against, nor inure to, the County pursuant to Article IV of the Grand Rapids-Kent County Convention Authority Operating Agreement and that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an addendum to the Operating Agreement that contains this language. 4. Any debt issued for the amphitheater shall not require the full faith and credit pledge of the County. To the extent debt is issued for the acquisition and construction of the amphitheater, it may be issued by the City or a component unit of the City and, if required, may be secured by the limited full faith and credit of the City. In any event, with respect to such debt, the County shall not be responsible for payment, either directly or indirectly. 5. A CAA facility-specific Mission Statement will be developed and approved, consistent with the overall CAA Mission Statement, subject to final approval by the CAA Board, the County Board of Commissioners, and the City Commission. 6. That all resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict herewith shall be and the same are rescinded. 91547 Result: Adopted. Mover: Jones. Supporter: Ysasi. WHEREAS: 1. Pursuant to P.A. 198 of 1974, as amended, the City Commission has the authority to establish Industrial Development Districts within the City of Grand Rapids; and 2. Action Tooling, LLC has requested the establishment of a district on property which is located in the City of Grand Rapids, pursuant to the conditional transfer approved by the Grand Rapids-Walker Development Cooperation Agreement, as amended; and 3. Construction, acquisitions, alterations or installation of a proposed facility has not commenced at the time of filing the request to establish this district; and 4. Public notice has been given and written notice has been sent by mail to all owners of real property located within the district; and 5. The City Commission, on March 15, 2022, held a public hearing at which all owners of real property within the proposed Industrial Development District and all residents and taxpayers of the City were afforded an opportunity to be heard thereon; and  MARCH 29, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 20 6. The City Commission deems it to be in the public interest of the City to establish the Industrial Development District as proposed; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the parcel of land situated in the City of Grand Rapids, commonly known as 3100 Ken-O-Sha Industrial Park Court SE (PPN 41-18-17-151-056), is hereby established as an Industrial Development District pursuant to the provisions of P.A. 198 of 1974; and 2. That all other resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby rescinded. 91548 Result: Adopted. Mover: Jones. Supporter: Ysasi. WHEREAS: 1. Pursuant to P.A. 198 of 1974, MCL 207.551 et seq., after a duly noticed public hearing, the City Commission established an Industrial Development District at 3100 Ken-O-Sha Industrial Park Court SE on March 29, 2022; and 2. Action Tooling, LLC has filed an application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate with respect to a new facility to be installed within the Industrial Development District; and 3. Before acting on said application, the City Commission held a public hearing on March 15, 2022 at which hearing the applicant, the Assessor and a representative of the affected taxing units were given written notice and were afforded an opportunity to be heard on said application; and 4. Construction of the facility and installation of new machinery and equipment had not begun earlier than six (6) months before the filing of the application for the Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate; and 5. Completion of the facility is calculated to, and will at the time of issuance of the certificate, have the reasonable likelihood to retain, create or prevent the loss of employment in the City; and 6. The aggregate SEV of real and personal property exempt from the ad valorem taxes within the City, after granting this certificate, will not exceed 5% of an amount equal to the sum of the SEV of the unit, plus the SEV of personal and real property thus exempted; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the City Commission finds and determines that the granting of the Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate considered together with the aggregate amount of certificates previously granted and currently in force under P.A. 198 of 1974 and P.A. 255 of 1978, shall not have the effect of substantially impeding the operation of the City or impairing the financial  21 CITY COMMISSION MARCH 29, 2022 soundness of a taxing unit which levies ad valorem property taxes in the City; and 2. That the application of Action Tooling, LLC for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate with respect to a new facility to be installed within the Industrial Development District be and the same is hereby approved; and 3. That any limitations restricting the District which were included in any previous resolutions by which it was established, are confirmed and hereby waived; and 4. That the date of completion of the new facilities located at 3100 Ken-O-Sha Industrial Park Court SE subject to the Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate shall be December 31, 2022; and 5. That the Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate when issued shall be and remain in force and effect for a period of twelve (12) years; and 6. That upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor is authorized to execute an agreement with Action Tooling, LLC. 91549 Result: Adopted. Mover: Jones. Supporter: Ysasi. WHEREAS: 1. On August 28, 2012, the City Commission adopted City Commission policy 900-54 entitled “Business Improvement Districts and Boards”; and 2. That the Economic Development Department, in coordination with the City Attorney’s Office, have prepared an amended City Commission policy 900- 54 to be consistent with Michigan Public Act 120 of 1961, Chapter one (1) as amended that covers Business Improvement Districts; therefore RESOLVED that City Commission policy 900-54 entitled “Business Improvement Districts and Boards” is adopted as amended and presented at this meeting. 91550 Result: Adopted. Mover: Jones. Supporter: Ysasi. WHEREAS: 1. On July 11, 2017, the City Commission adopted board rules for the City of Grand Rapids Uptown Business Improvement District (Resolution No. 86891); and 2. The board rules are designed to facilitate the performance of the Board’s duties in an efficient manner in compliance with Michigan Public Act 120 of 1961 as amended (the “Act”); and  MARCH 29, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 22 3. The proposed revisions to the board rules are necessary in order to be in compliance with the Act and amended City Commission Policy 900-54 on Business Improvement Districts and Boards; and 4. The Uptown BID reviewed and approved the revised board rules at its meeting on February 2, 2022; therefore RESOLVED, that the City Commission hereby approves revised Uptown Business Improvement District board rules in a form approved by the City Attorney. ORDINANCES 91551 Result: Adopted. Mover: Jones. Supporter: Moody. Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, Jones, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody Excused: Jon O’Connor ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS OF ARTICLE 2 OF CHAPTER 7, TITLE I OF THE GRAND RAPIDS CITY CODE RELATED TO THE POSITION OF DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF AND RETIREMENT BENEFIT MULTIPLIERS FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM ORDINANCE NO. 2022 - 07 THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS DO ORDAIN: Section 1. That Section 1.233(19.1) of Chapter 7 of Title I of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids be amended to read as follows: “(19.1) Non-Represented Member shall mean any member holding the position of Police Chief, Deputy Police Chief, Fire Chief, or Deputy Fire Chief.” Section 2. That Section 1.246 of Chapter 7 of Title I of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids be amended to read as follows: “Section 1.246 – Life Allowance Upon a member's retirement as provided in this Article, the member shall receive a life allowance equal to the applicable percent of final average salary in effect for the member at the time of employment termination (Benefit Multiplier), multiplied by the member's years of credited service to the nearest one-twelfth ( 1/12 ) year; provided, however, that no such life allowance shall be based upon a percentage of final average salary which exceeds the allowance cap for that member's covered group at the time of retirement as set forth below:  23 CITY COMMISSION MARCH 29, 2022 BENEFIT MULTIPLIERS AND ALLOWANCE CAPS FOR MEMBER GROUPS COVERED BENEFIT ALLOWANCE DATE OF HIRE GROUP MULTIPLIER CAP Firefighters Prior to July 1, 1992 2.5% 100% -or- Prior to July 1, 1992 with up to 37 years of credited service if, on or before June 28, 2002 a 2.7% 100% decision to retire was made, effective on or before September 26, 2002 -or- Prior to July 1, 1992 with up to 35 years of 2.7% 94.5% credited service July 1, 1992 or after 2.7% 90% Police Officers Before March 9, 1995 2.7% 100% and Sergeants March 9, 1995 through June 30, 2001 2.7% 87.5% July 1, 2001 and after 2.7% 80% Police Prior to July 1, 2001 2.7% 100% Command July 1, 2001 or after 2.7% 80% Police Chief or Deputy Police At any time 2.7% 100% Chief For Firefighter retirements effective December 18, 2009 through December 31, 2009 and for Firefighter retirements effective on or after July 1, 2012: BENEFIT COVERED GROUP DATE OF HIRE ALLOWANCE CAP MULTIPLIER Firefighters Prior to July 1, 1992 2.5% 100% -or- Prior to July 1, 1992 2.8% 94.5% July 1, 1992 through January 9, 2012 2.8% 90% January 10, 2012 and after 2.0%* 90% * Firefighter members hired on or after January 10, 2012 will have a 2.0% multiplier for the first five (5) years of employment. Such members will have an option, between four and a half (4½) years and five (5) years of employment, to irrevocably elect to increase their own benefit multiplier to 2.2%, 2.4%, 2.6% or 2.8%, for all future credited service after the first five (5) years. The incremental cost for a higher multiplier will be calculated by the System's actuary following each experience study, or at least every five (5) years, and shall be added to  MARCH 29, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 24 the member contributions required under Section 1.258(4)(a) for the remainder of the member's employment. If no election is made by such member prior to his/her five-year employment anniversary date, then all credited service shall be calculated using a 2.0% multiplier. Members hired between January 10, 2012 and August 13, 2019 may irrevocably elect to increase their own benefit multiplier to 2.2%, 2.4% 2.6% or 2.8%, retroactive to no earlier than the member’s six-month anniversary date, or in any six-month increment from that date. Members hired after August 13, 2019 may make an irrevocable election, at any six-month interval prior to the member’s five-year anniversary date, but the election shall not be retroactive. The increased cost of the member’s election shall be calculated by the actuary and paid by the member via an increased member contribution rate. For Police Officers and Sergeants, Police Command and Non-Represented member retirements on or after June 30, 2010: BENEFIT ALLOWANCE COVERED GROUP DATE OF HIRE MULTIPLIER CAP Police Officers and Before March 9, 1995 2.8% 100% Sergeants March 9, 1995 through June 30, 2.8% 87.5% 2001 July 1, 2001 through December 19, 2.8% 80% 2011 December 20, 2011 and after 2.0%* 80% Police Command Prior to July 1, 2001 2.8% 100% July 1, 2001 through December 19, 2.8% 80% 2011 December 20, 2011 and after 2.0%** 80% Police Chief or Deputy Any 2.8% 100% Police Chief Fire Chief or Deputy Fire Any 2.8% 94.5% Chief * Police Officers and Sergeants hired on or after December 20, 2011 will have a 2.0% multiplier for the first five (5) years of employment. Such members will have an option, between four (4) and five (5) years of employment, to irrevocably elect to increase their own benefit multiplier to 2.2%, 2.4%, 2.6% or 2.8%, for all future credited service after the first five (5) years. The incremental cost for a higher multiplier will be calculated by the System's actuary following each experience study, or at least every five (5) years, and shall be added to the member contributions required under Section 1.258(4)(b) for the remainder of the member's employment. If no election is made by such member prior to their five-year employment anniversary date, then all credited service shall be calculated using a 2.0% multiplier. Effective July 1, 2019, members hired  25 CITY COMMISSION MARCH 29, 2022 between December 20, 2011 and August 31, 2019 will be afforded a one-time opportunity to irrevocably elect to increase their own benefit multiplier to 2.2%, 2.4%, 2.6% or 2.8%, retroactive to no earlier than the member’s six-month anniversary date, or in any six-month increment from that date. Prior elections may not be changed to a different multiplier. Members hired on or after September 1, 2019 must make an irrevocable multiplier election before their six-month anniversary date. If no election is made by such member prior to their six-month anniversary date, then all credited service shall be calculated using a 2.0% multiplier. The increased cost of the member’s election shall be calculated by the actuary and paid by the member via an increased member contribution rate. ** Police Command members hired on or after December 20, 2011 will have a 2.0% multiplier for the first five (5) years of employment. Such members will have an option, between four (4) and five (5) years of employment, to irrevocably elect to increase their own benefit multiplier to 2.2%, 2.4%, 2.6% or 2.8%, for all future credited service after the first five (5) years. The incremental cost for a higher multiplier will be calculated by the System's actuary following each experience study, or at least every five (5) years, and shall be added to the member contributions required under Section 1.258(4)(c) for the remainder of the member's employment. If no election is made by such member prior to their five-year employment anniversary date, then all credited service shall be calculated using a 2.0% multiplier. If a Police Command member is promoted into the unit from the Police Officers and Sergeants unit and has already elected a higher multiplier, or defaulted to a 2.0% multiplier for all service, then that election or default shall be applicable for service earned while in the Command unit as well. Life allowances for those former members who terminated service with the employer prior to July 1, 2001 and elected to take a deferred retirement, are subject to and limited by the provisions of Section 1.250.” 91552 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, Jones, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody Excused: Jon O’Connor AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SALARY ORDINANCE 2017- 52 BY AMENDING SECTION 1 AND SECTION 1.1 THEREOF ORDINANCE NO. 2022 - 08 THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS DO ORDAIN: “Section 1. There is hereby established the following schedule or positions and hourly pay ranges which shall be the basis for establishing the rates of compensation of all employees in these classes of positions. The Classifications and Position Titles used shall be paid in the amount or within  MARCH 29, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 26 the range of hourly amounts listed below the classification title described in Section 1.1 effective March 29, 2022. Section 1.1 Recreation Supplemental Classifications TITLE Maintenance Support Aquatics Recreation Instructional Staff Staff Staff Skilled Staff Staff CLASS CODE S01 S02 S03 S04 S05 A 13.50 12.00 12.00 15.00 25.00 A2 14.00 13.00 13.00 16.00 28.00 B 14.50 14.00 14.00 17.00 30.00 B2 15.00 15.00 14.50 18.00 31.00 C 15.50 15.50 15.00 19.00 32.00 C2 16.00 16.00 15.50 20.00 33.00 STEPS D 16.50 16.50 16.00 21.00 34.00 D2 17.00 17.00 16.50 22.00 35.00 E 17.50 17.50 17.00 23.00 36.00 E2 18.00 18.00 17.50 24.00 37.00 F 18.50 18.50 18.00 25.00 38.00 F2 19.00 19.00 18.50 26.00 40.00 G 19.50 19.50 19.00 27.00 45.00 G2 20.00 20.00 20.00 30.00 50.00” Section 2. The salary ordinance provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed effective March 29, 2022 and all Ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed. Result: Adopted. Mover: Ysasi. Supporter: Jones. Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, Jones, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody Excused: Jon O’Connor Motion to give the Supplemental Salary Ordinance Immediate Effect. 91553 Result: Adopted. Mover: Jones. Supporter: Ysasi. Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, Jones, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody Excused: Jon O’Connor ORDINANCE NO. 2022 - 09 THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS DO ORDAIN: Section 1. That the following constitutes amended additions to the designated line items of Section 1 of Ordinance 2021-13, the Budget of the City of Grand Rapids for Fiscal Year 2022, as amended. General Operating Fund Previously Approved Resources 157,397,411.10 Other 40,000.00 From (To) Fund Balance - Total Amended Resources 157,437,411.10  27 CITY COMMISSION MARCH 29, 2022 Previously Approved Appropriations 157,397,411.10 Executive Office 40,000.00 General Administration - Fiscal Services - Total Amended Appropriations 157,437,411.10 Other Grants Fund Previously Approved Resources 3,559,504.58 Other 175,000.00 From (To) Fund Balance - Total Amended Resources 3,734,504.58 Previously Approved Appropriations 3,559,504.58 Requested Changes 175,000.00 Total Amended Appropriations 3,734,504.58 Water Improvement Fund Previously Approved Resources 22,262,151.15 Other 8,304,577.00 From (To) Retained Earnings - Total Amended Resources 30,566,728.15 Previously Approved Appropriations 22,262,151.15 Requested Changes 8,304,577.00 Total Amended Appropriations 30,566,728.15 Capital Improvement Fund Previously Approved Resources 28,969,781.41 Other 1,142,325.00 From (To) Fund Balance - Total Amended Resources 30,112,106.41 Previously Approved Appropriations 28,969,781.41 Requested Changes 1,142,325.00 Total Amended Appropriations 30,112,106.41 Result: Adopted. Mover: Ysasi. Supporter: Reppart. Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, Jones, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody Excused: Jon O’Connor Motion to give the Budget Ordinance Amendment Immediate Effect. PUBLIC HEARINGS 91554 Result: Closed and now before the Commission. Public hearing to consider project additions to be paid for by unspent proceeds of The Economic Development Corporation of the City of Grand Rapids Senior Community Revenue Bonds (Clark Retirement Community, Inc.), Series 2019.  MARCH 29, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 28 91555 Result: Referred to Committee of the Whole. Public hearing to consider a Revised Brownfield Plan Amendment for the Jackson Entertainment, LLC Redevelopment Project at property to be known as 144 Ottawa Avenue SW. 91556 Result: Referred to Committee of the Whole. Public hearing to consider a request to establish a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone at 120 Ottawa Avenue SW and 100 Oakes Street SW for the Studio Park Phase II Residential Tower project. 91557 Result: Referred to Committee of the Whole. Public hearing to consider establishing a Commercial Redevelopment District, pursuant to Public Act 255 of 1978, for Full of Green Gold, LLC at 3 Lexington Avenue NW. 91558 Result: Referred to Committee of the Whole. Public hearing to consider an application for a 12-year Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate for a $3.1 million project to be located at 3 Lexington Avenue NW filed by Full of Green Gold, LLC. 91559 Result: Withdrawn. Public Hearing on the Necessity of a One-Year Special Assessment for Enhanced Services in the Downtown Improvement District (Roll #8768). CITY COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS Result: Adopted. Mover: Jones. Supporter: Ysasi. Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, Jones, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody Excused: Jon O’Connor Motion to suspend the rules to consider the following resolution. 91560 Result: Adopted. Mover: Jones. Supporter: Ysasi. Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, Jones, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody Excused: Jon O’Connor WHEREAS: 1. On December 10, 2019, The Economic Development Corporation of the City of Grand Rapids (the “EDC” or "Issuer") issued its Senior Community Revenue Bonds (Clark Retirement Community, Inc.), Series 2019 (the "Series 2019 Bonds") in the aggregate principal amount of $70,155,000 and loaned the proceeds thereof to Clark Retirement Community, Inc. and Clark Retirement Community Foundation (collectively, the “Borrower”) under the terms of a Loan Agreement dated as of December 1, 2019 (the “Loan Agreement”) between the Issuer and the Borrower; and  29 CITY COMMISSION MARCH 29, 2022 2. The Borrower has completed the Project and the plan of finance contemplated by the Loan Agreement and determined that there are approximately $2,750,000 of unspent Series 2019 Bond proceeds (the “Unspent 2019 Bond Proceeds”); and 3. The Borrower has identified additional capital expenditures at its retirement community located at 1551 Franklin Street SE, City of Grand Rapids, Michigan (“Clark Retirement at Franklin Community”) and 2499 Forest Hill Ave SE, City of Kentwood, Michigan (“Clark Retirement at Keller Lake Community”) which it desires to finance with the Unspent 2019 Proceeds (the “Additional Project Uses”); and 4. Dickinson Wright PLLC, Bond Counsel to the Issuer, has advised the EDC that Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code requires that the City of Grand Rapids approve the use of the Unspent 2019 Bond Proceeds to finance Additional Project Uses for the Clark Retirement at Franklin Community following a public hearing; and 5. On February 23, 2022 the EDC adopted a resolution approving the Additional Project Uses and requesting that the City Commission of the City of Grand Rapids hold a public hearing in accordance with Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code regarding the use of the Unspent 2019 Bond Proceeds to finance Additional Project Uses for the Clark Retirement at Franklin Community and following such hearing to adopt a resolution approving such use of the Unspent 2019 Bond Proceeds; and 6. The City Commission has held a public hearing on March 29, 2022 regarding the use of the Unspent 2019 Bond Proceeds to finance Additional Project Uses for the Clark Retirement at Franklin Community and concurs in the determination of the EDC approving the Additional Project Uses; therefore RESOLVED: 1. The use of the Unspent 2019 Bond Proceeds to finance Additional Project Uses for the Clark Retirement at Franklin Community is hereby approved; and 2. The Clerk is hereby directed to communicate this approval to the Board of Directors of the EDC by delivering a certified copy of this resolution; and 3. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby are rescinded. DOCUMENTS FILED 91561 Result: Received and Filed. Document submitted for the public record from Adams & Associates regarding a Real Estate Appraisal of Homewood Suites.  MARCH 29, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 30 91562 Result: Received and Filed. Document submitted for the public record from Adams & Associates regarding a Real Estate Appraisal of Fairfield Inn. 91563 Result: Received and Filed. Professional Service Agreement between Colliers International Valuation and Advisory Services, LLC and City of Grand Rapids for appraisal of 315 Commerce submitted for the public record. 91564 Result: Received and Filed. Professional Service Agreement between Colliers International Valuation and Advisory Services, LLC and City of Grand Rapids for appraisal of 212 Grandville and 292 Grandville submitted for the public record. ADJOURNMENT Commission adjourned at 8:00 PM JOEL H. HONDORP City Clerk