City Commission Meeting

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE City Commission OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN Regular Session, April 12, 2022 CALL TO ORDER Commission was called to order by Mayor Rosalynn Bliss at 7:05 PM ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Bliss, Commissioner Lenear, Commissioner O’Connor, Commissioner Jones, Commissioner Ysasi, Commissioner Reppart, Commissioner Moody Absent: None. The roll was called by the City Clerk. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On the motion of Com. Milinda Ysasi, supported by Com. Nathaniel Moody, the reading of the minutes of the Regular Session of March 29, 2022 was waived and said minutes were accepted as presented. Carried. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 91565 Result: Received and Filed. Communication received from North East Citizen Action Association regarding noise concerns at Hearthside Food Solutions. 91566 Result: Received and Filed. Communications received regarding justice for Patrick Lyoya. 91567 Result: Received and Filed. Communication received from Roger Escobar regarding the treatment of the unhoused. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS 91568 Result: Received and Filed. Comptroller’s report for the period of March 16, 2022 through March 29, 2022 in the amount of $21,064,257.66. 91569 Result: Received and Filed. Treasurer’s report for the period of March 16, 2022 through March 28, 2022. 1  APRIL 12, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 2 CONSENT AGENDA A. CONSENT AGENDA 91570 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. Adoption of the following items under the consent agenda. B. COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS 91571 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. RESOLVED, that Mayor Bliss’ appointment of Bryndan Arnold to the Grand Rapids Police Civilian Appeals Board for the remainder of a two-year term ending May 2, 2022, and an additional two-year term ending May 6, 2024, be confirmed. 91572 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. RESOLVED, that the Grand Rapids Chamber’s appointment of Katie Doyen to the Stormwater Oversight Commission for the remainder of a three- year term ending January 2, 2023, be recognized. 91573 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. RESOLVED, that Mayor Bliss’ appointment of Jermale Eddie to the Downtown Development Authority for the remainder of a four-year term ending January 1, 2024, be confirmed. 91574 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. RESOLVED, that Mayor Bliss’ appointment of Brent Gibson to the Westside Corridor Improvement Authority for the remainder of a four-year term ending December 31, 2025, be confirmed. 91575 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. RESOLVED, that the appointment of Laurel Joseph as a representative of the Grand Valley Metropolitan Council to the Vital Streets Oversight Commission for the remainder of a one-year term ending January 2, 2023, be recognized. 91576 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. RESOLVED, that Mayor Bliss’ appointment of Ben Kampmeier to the Mobile GR Commission for the remainder of a three-year term ending January 6, 2025, be confirmed.  3 CITY COMMISSION APRIL 12, 2022 91577 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. RESOLVED, that the City Commission’s appointment of Christopher Romero to the City of Grand Rapids Affordable Housing Fund Board for the remainder of a three-year term ending December 31, 2022, be approved. 91578 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. RESOLVED, that the City Commission’s appointment of Tabitha Williams to the City of Grand Rapids Affordable Housing Fund Board for the remainder of a three-year term ending December 31, 2022, be approved. C. FISCAL COMMITTEE 91579 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. WHEREAS: 1. The City recognizes that it occupies land originally held by local indigenous tribes of West Michigan; and 2. The City is committed to creating opportunities to honor that history and educating residents and visitors of the historical role the Grand River has played with its indigenous peoples; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the City of Grand Rapids accepts the grant from the National Endowment of the Arts in the amount of $75,000; and 2. That a community partner agreement with the Grand River Band of Ottawa Indians, for consulting and engagement services through August 2023, is hereby authorized; and 3. That the total amount of the agreement, funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Frey Foundation grant funds, will be for an amount not to exceed $20,000; and 4. That the Mayor is authorized to execute the agreement in a form to be approved by the City Attorney. 91580 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. WHEREAS: 1. On October 13, 2020 (Proceeding No. 90288), the City Commission approved authorizing design engineering and bidding phase services for Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc. and authorizing expenditures in  APRIL 12, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 4 connection with the project Lake Michigan Filtration Plant Residuals Handling System Improvements. 2. It is necessary to supplement the project budget for Lake Michigan Filtration Plant Residuals Handling System Improvements by transferring previously approved budget amounts of $152,300 from the Water System Fund Infrastructure Investment Project account; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the aforesaid Budget Substitution in the amount of $152,300 for Lake Michigan Filtration Plant Residuals Handling System Improvements be approved and the Budget Office is authorized to execute the transfer on behalf of the City. 91581 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. WHEREAS, the Fiscal Committee has considered the attached bids; therefore RESOLVED that contract 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. Guidehouse Inc. A one-year contract with the option to renew for two one-year terms is recommended for financial consulting services for the Fiscal Services Department. The annual not-to-exceed amount is $400,000.00 for a three- year total of $1,200,000.00 2. SES North America Inc. One-year term contract for the renewal of eRIS software maintenance and support for the Lake Michigan Filtration Plant. The not-to-exceed amount is $19,995.00. 3. Wagner Enterprise Inc. Purchase of O.E.M. chemical tank liners, plumbing and mechanical services for the Water Resource Recovery Facility for the not-to-exceed amount of $89,800.00. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to proceed with awards to the following vendors: 4. Lakeshore Watercraft LLC Low quote is recommended for three custom built trailers for the Parks Department for the estimated amount of $17,265.00 plus a 10% material contingency for a not-to exceed amount of $19,387.50. 5. Harold Ziegler Chrysler Dodge Jeep Purchase of a 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee for the Police Department for a not-to-exceed amount of $52,735.00  5 CITY COMMISSION APRIL 12, 2022 6. J&B Motorcycles of G.R. Inc dba BMW Motorcycles of Grand Rapids Purchase of a BMW Motorcycle for the Police Department for the not-to- exceed amount of $25,517.09. 7. Alta Equipment Cooperative purchase through the State of Michigan MiDEAL contract #180000001052 for a DuraPatch asphalt machine for the Public Works Department for the not-to-exceed amount of $77,100.00 8. Berger Chevrolet Inc. Cooperative purchase through the State of Michigan MiDEAL contract #071-B7700177 for two (2) Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles for the Mobile GR Department for the not-to-exceed amount of $64,670.00 9. Freewheeler Inc Purchase of twenty (20) Haro PD4 police bikes for the Police Department for the not-to-exceed amount of $35,179.80. 10. Playcore Group Inc Purchase of aluminum outdoor bleachers for the Parks and Recreation Department for the not-to-exceed amount of $38,592.50 11. Kennedy Industries Purchase of two (2) O.E.M. Flygt submersible sump pumps for the Environmental Services Department for the not-to-exceed amount of $11,468.00. 12. Kennedy Industries Purchase of two (2) O.E.M. Flygt submersible sewage pumps for the Environmental Services Department for the not-to-exceed amount of $39,970.00. 13. Escape Velocity Holdings Purchase of Dell PowerEdge servers and equipment for the Technology and Change Management Department though the change management fund for the not-to exceed amount of $92,456.00 . 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: 14. Waste Recovery Systems Emergency purchase for tanker truck support needed for an emergency sewer main break for the Environmental Services Department for the total amount of $12,725.00.  APRIL 12, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 6 D. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 91582 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. RESOLVED that the request to grant Pyrotek Special Effects, Inc. a Fireworks Discharge Permit to be used in conjunction with the Lamb of God concert at the Van Andel Arena on April 19, 2022 is approved, pending an inspection by the Fire Department. 91583 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. RESOLVED that the request to grant Pyrotek Special Effects, Inc. a Fireworks Discharge Permit to be used in conjunction with the Shinedown concert at the Van Andel Arena on April 24, 2022 is approved, pending an inspection by the Fire Department. 91584 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. RESOLVED: 1. That a Memorandum of Agreement among the City, the Michigan State Historic Preservation Officer, the Michigan Strategic Fund, and the Wyoming Housing Commission for compliance with 36 CFR Part 800 for the Union Suites on Coit project is hereby approved; and 2. That the Mayor is authorized to execute said Agreement and other related documents in a form approved by the City Attorney. 91585 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. WHEREAS: 1. It is necessary to enter into an agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation and to authorize expenditures in connection with the following project: Improvements in Collindale Avenue from Lake Michigan Drive to Leonard Street (MDOT Contract No. 22-5076) (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”): therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the City enter into an agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation for the Project and that, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the same on behalf of the City.  7 CITY COMMISSION APRIL 12, 2022 2. That expenditures for the local share of costs for the Project be authorized in an amount not to exceed $770,309, which includes the costs of the construction contract, previously authorized design phase services by Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc. (Fishbeck), construction phase services including inspection by Fishbeck, traffic safety and street lighting force account work/public information program, administration, and contingencies. Said amount of $770,309 to be charged to the applicable Vital Streets Fund 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. 91586 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. WHEREAS, it is necessary to approve a Construction Agreement, approve a Water Main Oversizing Agreement, and accept a Public Utilities Easement for the construction of public sanitary sewer and water main facilities in connection with Sanitary Sewer and Water Main in Public Easement (SE) Blairview Parkway (Pvt.), East Highgate Street (Pvt.), West Highgate Street (Pvt.), Stratton Boulevard (Pvt.), East Cobblestone Court (Pvt.), West Cobblestone Court (Pvt.) and in Public Easement (SE) (Cobblestone at the Ravines – Phase 3); therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the aforesaid Construction Agreement between the City of Grand Rapids (City), the City of Kentwood and Redstone Land Development, LLC (Developer); and Water Main Oversizing Agreement, between the City of Grand Rapids, the City of Kentwood and Redstone Development, LLC, be approved and that, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute said Agreements on behalf of the City; and 2. That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to pay the sum of $38,210.40 pursuant to the aforesaid Water Main Oversizing Agreement and that said amount be charged to the applicable Water System Fund Code; and 3. That the City accept a Public Utilities Easement for the construction and maintenance of public utilities from the following property owner, with description of the aforesaid Easement and for the nominal considerations as noted, which were paid by the developer: Redstone Land Development, LLC $1.00 3330 Grand Ridge Drive NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525  APRIL 12, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 8 4333 Shaffer Avenue SE, Parcel No. 41-18-22-451-003 Public Utilities Easement Description: An easement for public utilities located in that part of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 22, Town 6 North, Range 11 West, City of Kentwood, Kent County, Michigan, described as: COMMENCING at the South one-quarter corner of said Section 22; thence North 03°02'05" West 709.03 feet along the North- South one-quarter line of said section; thence North 86°57'55" East 29.94 feet perpendicular to said North-South one-quarter line to the PLACE OF BEGINNING; thence North 58°15'19" East 96.87 feet; thence Northeasterly 25.68 feet on a 280.00 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears North 55°37'40" East 25.67 feet; thence North 53°00'00" East 18.11 feet to Point A, so-called; thence North 53°00'00" East 215.27 feet; thence Northerly and Easterly 226.02 feet on an 350.00 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears North 71°30'00" East 222.11 feet; thence North 90°00'00" East 511.43 feet; thence North 00°00'00" East 148.54 feet; thence North 45°00'00" West 5.86 feet; thence North 90°00'00" West 26.27 feet; thence North 00°00'00" East 3.00 feet; thence North 90°00'00" West 332.11 feet; thence South 00°00'00" East 3.00 feet; thence North 90°00'00" West 25.48 feet; thence North 00°00'00" East 49.00 feet; thence North 90°00'00" East 435.00 feet; thence South 00°00'00" East 277.68 feet; thence North 90°00'00" East 61.37 feet; thence Easterly 120.02 feet on a 227.00 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 74°51'11" East 118.63 feet; thence South 30°17'39" West 52.00 feet; thence Westerly 92.53 feet on a 175.00 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears North 74°51'11" West 91.45 feet; thence North 90°00'00" West 108.37 feet; thence North 00°00'00" East 81.50 feet; thence North 90°00'00" West 165.02 feet; thence South 00°00'00" West 5.00 feet; thence North 90°00'00" West 25.00 feet; thence North 00°00'00" East 5.00 feet; thence North 90°00'00" West 258.55 feet; thence South 00°00'00" East 5.00 feet; thence North 90°00'00" West 21.25 feet; thence South 00°00'00" East 137.78 feet; thence North 90°00'00" West 20.00 feet; thence North 00°00'00" East 142.78 feet; thence North 90°00'00" West 21.61 feet; thence Southwesterly 195.99 feet on a 303.50 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears South 71°30'00" West 192.60 feet; thence South 53°00'00" West 39.40 feet; thence South 37°00'00" East 5.00 feet; thence South 53°00'00" West 25.00 feet; thence North 37°00'00" West 5.00 feet; thence South 53°00'00" West 168.97 feet; thence Southwesterly 30.27 feet on a 330.00 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 55°37'40" West 30.26 feet; thence South 58°15'19" West 96.55 feet; thence North 31°44'41" West 46.51 feet to the place of beginning. AND ALSO a public utilities easement described as: BEGINNING at above mentioned Point A, so-called; thence North 37°00'00" West 41.29 feet; thence North 14°30'00" West 33.15 feet; thence North 02°59'53" West 86.06 feet; thence South 87°00'07" West 5.00 feet; thence North 02°59'53" West 25.00 feet; thence North 87°00'07" East 5.00 feet; thence North 02°59'53" West 49.72 feet; thence North 20°00'59" East 31.64 feet; thence North 34°55'39"  9 CITY COMMISSION APRIL 12, 2022 East 74.79 feet; thence North 79°55'39" East 166.43 feet; thence North 35°26'01" West 3.50 feet; thence North 54°33'37" East 25.00 feet; thence South 35°26'01” East 4.99 feet; thence North 54°33'59" East 164.03 feet; thence North 67°30'00" East 46.70 feet; thence North 90°00'00" East 61.91 feet; thence North 00°00'00" East 5.00 feet; thence North 90°00'00" East 22.32 feet; thence North 00°00'00" East 87.70 feet; thence South 50°00'00" East 62.37 feet; thence South 00°00'00" East 324.61 feet; thence North 90°00'00" West 47.78 feet; thence North 00°00'00" East 226.00 feet; thence North 90°00'00" West 45.17 feet; thence Southwesterly 80.40 feet on a 130.00 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears South 72°16'59" West 79.12 feet; thence South 54°33'59" West 144.65 feet; thence Southwesterly 53.12 feet on a 120.00 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 67°14'49" West 52.68 feet; thence South 79°55'39" West 100.38 feet; thence Southwesterly 115.79 feet on a 80.00 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears South 38°27'53" West 105.94 feet; thence South 02°59'53" East 128.84 feet; thence Southeasterly 17.80 feet on a 30.00 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears South 19°59'57" East 17.54 feet; thence South 37°00'00" East 30.00 feet; thence South 53°00'00" West 46.69 feet to the place of beginning. 3.41589 acres 148,796 square feet 4. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to record the aforesaid Easement with the Kent County Register of Deeds. 91587 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. WHEREAS, it is necessary to approve a Construction Agreement, approve a Sanitary Sewer Payback Agreement, and accept a Sidewalk and Utilities Easement for the construction of public sanitary sewer facilities in connection with Sanitary Sewer in Dean Lake Avenue from Ter Van Drive (Pvt.) to Remington Way (Pvt.) and Improvements in Dean Lake Avenue from 180' South of Ter Van Drive (Pvt.) to 170' North of Ter Van Drive (Pvt.) (D.A. Blodgett - St. John's Development); therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the aforesaid Construction Agreement and Sanitary Sewer Payback Agreement between the City of Grand Rapids and D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s (Developer) be approved and that, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute said Agreements on behalf of the City; and 2. That the City accept a Sidewalk and Utilities Easement for the construction and maintenance of public sidewalk and future public utilities from the following property owner, with description of the aforesaid Easement and for the nominal considerations as noted, which were paid by the developer:  APRIL 12, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 10 D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s $1.00 2355 Knapp Street NE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505 2172 Dean Lake Avenue NE, Parcel No. 41-14-09-476-019 Public Utilities Easement Description: An easement for sidewalk located in that part of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 9, Town 7 North, Range 11 West, City of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, described as: COMMENCING at the East one-quarter corner of said Section 9; thence South 01°30’51” West 1180.66 feet along the East line of said Section 9; thence North 88°32’31” West 1281.85 feet to the PLACE OF BEGINNING; thence South 01°14’50” East 402.31 feet parallel with and 5.00 feet East of the East right-of-way line of Dean Lake Avenue (a 66.00 foot wide public right-of-way); thence North 88°32’11” West 5.00 feet along the South line of the North 4 acres of the West one-half of the Southeast one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of said section; thence North 01°14'50" East 402.31 feet along said East right-of-way line; thence South 88°32’31” East 5.00 feet to the place of beginning. 2,011.54 square feet 91588 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. WHEREAS: 1. On June 15, 2021 (Proceeding No. 90891), the City accepted a Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy Consolidation and Contamination Risk Reduction (C2R2) grant. 2. Bids were received on March 24, 2022 for the following project: Water Main in Burger Drive, Tanglewood Drive, Tricklewood Drive, Tricklewood Court, Brookhills Court, Tuscany Drive, Cimarron Drive, Tripoli Street, and Tripoli Court (Burger-Goodwood Neighborhood Water Main – Phase 1). (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) and Kamminga & Roodvoets, Inc. (K&R) submitted a bid of $3,941,140 for which the engineer’s estimate, prepared by Prein & Newhof, Inc. (P&N), is $3,508,695; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the bid of K&R 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 $4,800,000 which includes the costs of the construction contract,  11 CITY COMMISSION APRIL 12, 2022 previously authorized design phase services by P&N, construction phase services including inspection by P&N, administration, and contingencies. Said amount of $4,800,000 to be charged to the applicable codes currently defined as follows: $4,800,000 to Code No. 5912-536-9000-9880- 591222036G and 5911-536-9000-9880-591122036, as applicable. 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. 91589 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. WHEREAS, bids were received on March 22, 2022 for the following project: Improvements to Pumps at Franklin Water Pump Station (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) and Davis Construction Inc. (Davis) submitted a bid of $5,513,476 for which the engineer’s estimate, prepared by Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr and Huber Inc. (Fishbeck), is $4,526,000; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the City of Grand Rapids tentatively awards the construction contract for the Project to Davis, contingent upon successful financial agreement with the Michigan Finance Authority (MFA) through the State Revolving Fund Program. 2. That the bid of Davis be accepted and that, upon completion of financing with MFA and upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract with Davis in the amount of $5,513,476 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 $6,847,280 which includes the costs of the construction contract, previously authorized design phase services by Fishbeck, construction phase services including inspection by Fishbeck, administration, and contingencies. Said amount of $6,847,280 to be charged to the applicable codes currently defined as follows: $6,451,660 to Code No. 5912-536- 9000-9880-591222035L and $395,620 to Code No. 5912-536-9000-9880- 591222035.  APRIL 12, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 12 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 $6,847,280 (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. E. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 91590 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 120 of the Public Acts of 1961, as amended, the City Charter and Chapter 23 of the City Code, the City Manager has caused to be prepared a report containing a map and estimates for a proposed Special Assessment District, in connection with the following ongoing activities: SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 8768 DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT SERVICE ENHANCEMENTS which includes maintenance, beautification, public safety, events, marketing, communications, representation, administration, snowmelt operations and other operations within the Downtown Area above and beyond normal street maintenance costs and supplemental to routine city services. RESOLVED: 1. That the report of the City Manager shall be filed with the City Commission and the City Clerk and shall be available for public examination on the City Clerk’s website at grandrapidsmi.gov and also on the Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc. website at downtowngr.org. The public improvement shall be identified as “Special Assessment District No. 8768 Downtown Improvement District Service Enhancements.” 2. That a public hearing on the necessity for Special Assessment Roll No. 8768 be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Chambers on the 9th Floor of City Hall, 300 Monroe Avenue NW. 3. That a notice of the time, place and purpose of said hearing shall be published once on a newspaper of general circulation in the City not less than ten (10) days prior to the date of said hearing, and notice of said hearing shall be sent by first-class mail at least ten (10) days before the date of the hearing  13 CITY COMMISSION APRIL 12, 2022 to each owner of property subject to assessment in the proposed Special Assessment District, as indicated by the records of the Assessor’s Office, to the address and person shown on the current tax assessment roll of the City. 4. That all resolutions or parts of resolution in conflict herewith shall be and the same are hereby rescinded. 91591 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. WHEREAS: 1. Pursuant to PA 255 of 1978, the City Commission has the authority to establish Commercial Redevelopment Districts within the City of Grand Rapids at request of a commercial business enterprise or on its own initiative; and 2. Full of Green Gold, LLC has requested the establishment of a district for the property known as 3 Lexington Avenue NW, which is located in the City of Grand Rapids; 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. The City Commission of the City of Grand Rapids determined that the district meets the requirements set forth in section 5 of PA 255 of 1978; and 5. Public notice has been given and written notice has been sent by mail to all owners of real property located within the district as required by section 5(3) of PA 255 of 1978; and 6. The City Commission, on March 29, 2022, held a public hearing at which all owners of real property within the proposed Commercial Redevelopment District and all residents and taxpayers of the City were afforded an opportunity to be heard thereon; and 7. The City Commission deems it to be in the public interest of the City to establish the Commercial Redevelopment District as proposed; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the parcel of land situated in the City of Grand Rapids, commonly known as 3 Lexington Avenue NW (PPN 41-13-25-165-021), is hereby established as a Commercial Redevelopment District pursuant to the provisions of P.A. 255 of 1978; and 2. That all other resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby rescinded.  APRIL 12, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 14 91592 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. WHEREAS: 1. Pursuant to Public Act 255 of 1978, after a duly noticed public hearing held on March 29, 2022, the City Commission established a Commercial Redevelopment District at 3 Lexington Avenue NW on April 12, 2022; and 2. Full of Green Gold, LLC has filed an application for a Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate with respect to commercial property as defined in section 3(3) of Public Act 255 of 1978 within the Commercial Redevelopment District; and 3. Before acting on said application, the City Commission held a public hearing as provided by section 6(2) of PA 255 of 1978 on March 29, 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. Full of Green Gold, LLC is not delinquent in any taxes related to the facility; and 5. The application is for commercial property as defined in Section 3(3) of Public Act 255 of 1978; and 6. The commencement of the construction, restoration or replacement of the facility did not occur more than 45 days prior to the filing of the application for exemption nor prior to the establishment of the Commercial Redevelopment District; and 7. Full of Green Gold, LLC has provided answers to all required questions under Section 6(1) of PA 255 of 1978 to the City of Grand Rapids; and 8. Completion of the facility is calculated to, and will at the time of issuance of the certificate, have the reasonable likelihood to increase commercial activity and retain and create employment in the City; and 9. The aggregate SEV of real and personal property exempt from the ad valorem taxes pursuant to PA 198 of 1978 and PA 255 of 1978 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; and 10. The application relates to a construction program which when completed will constitute a new facility within the meaning of Public Act 255 of 1978 and that is situated within a Commercial Redevelopment District established under Public Act 255 of 1978; therefore RESOLVED:  15 CITY COMMISSION APRIL 12, 2022 1. That the City Commission finds and determines that the granting of the Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate considered together with the aggregate amount of certificates previously granted and currently in force under PA 198 of 1978 and PA 255 of 1978, shall not have the effect of substantially impeding the operation of the City or impairing the financial soundness of a taxing unit which levies ad valorem property taxes in the City; and 2. That the application of Full of Green Gold, LLC for a Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate with respect to a new facility to be installed within the Commercial Redevelopment District be and the same is hereby approved; and 3. That the date of completion of the new facility located at 3 Lexington Avenue NW subject to the Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate shall be December 31, 2023; and 4. That the Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate when issued shall be and remain in force and effect for a period of twelve (12) years, beginning on December 31, 2022 and ending December 30, 2034 pursuant to the provisions of PA 255 of 1978; and 5. That upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor is authorized to execute an agreement with Full of Green Gold, LLC. ORDINANCES 91593 Result: Adopted. Mover: Jones. Supporter: O’Connor. Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, O’Connor, Jones, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody 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 - 10 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. 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. APRIL 12, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 16 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 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  17 CITY COMMISSION APRIL 12, 2022 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.” PUBLIC HEARINGS 91594 Result: Referred to Community Development. Public hearing on funding recommendations totaling $8,370,389 for activities supporting the FY 2023 Neighborhood Investment Plan, HOME-ARP Allocation Plan, and Economic Resiliency and Recovery Investment Strategy. 91595 Result: Closed. Public Hearing on Programmatic Agreements with the Michigan State Historic Preservation Officer. ADJOURNMENT Commission adjourned at 11:44 PM JOEL H. HONDORP City Clerk