City Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingGrand Rapids, MI · May 10, 2022
Minutes
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
City Commission
OF THE
CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN
Regular Session, May 10, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Commission was called to order by Mayor Rosalynn Bliss at 7:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Bliss, Commissioner O’Connor, Commissioner Jones,
Commissioner Ysasi, Commissioner Reppart, Commissioner Moody
Absent: Commissioner Lenear
The roll was called by the City Clerk.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On the motion of Com. Kurt Reppart, supported by Com. Milinda Ysasi, the
reading of the minutes of the Regular Session of April 26, 2022 was waived
and said minutes were accepted as presented. Carried.
On the motion of Com. Kurt Reppart, supported by Com. Milinda Ysasi, the
reading of the minutes of the Special Meeting of May 3, 2022 was waived and
said minutes were accepted as presented. Carried.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
91641 Result: Received and Filed.
Communication received from Community Rebuilders containing comments on
the FY2023 Neighborhood Investment Plan.
91642 Result: Received and Filed.
Communication received from Emma Henkel urging the commission to listen to
the community's demands.
91643 Result: Received and Filed.
Communication received from Justin Smith expressing support for the City
Commission.
91644 Result: Received and Filed.
Communications received from Lucas Leverett with recommendations for the
City Commission.
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91645 Result: Received and Filed.
Communication received from Scott Atchison regarding a downtown
information center.
91646 Result: Received and Filed.
Communications received regarding justice for Patrick Lyoya.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
91647 Result: Received and Filed.
Comptroller’s report for the period of April 13, 2022 through April 26, 2022 in
the amount of $28,686,956.02.
91648 Result: Received and Filed.
Treasurer’s report for the period of April 12, 2022 through April 22, 2022 .
CONSENT AGENDA
A. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
91649 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
Adoption of the following items under the consent agenda.
B. COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS
C. FISCAL COMMITTEE
91650 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
RESOLVED:
1. That a Memorandum of Understanding is approved between the City and
Baxter Community Center to provide summer day camp services at Joe
Taylor Park in an amount not to exceed Fifty-Five Thousand Dollars
($55,000); and
2. That a Memorandum of Understanding is approved between the City and
Dream Garden to provide summer day camp services at Martin Luther King
Park in an amount not to exceed Nine Thousand Dollars ($9,000); and
3. That the Mayor is authorized to execute the agreements on behalf of the City
in a form to be approved by the City Attorney.
91651 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
WHEREAS the Office of Special Events needs to disperse special
event sponsorship funds in the amount of $10,000 or above to event organizers
receiving sponsorship awards; therefore
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RESOLVED that the Comptroller is authorized to make payments to
MamboSi ENT LLC in the amount of $10,000, Lions & Rabbits Center for the
Arts (LRCFA) in the amount of $10,000, and Festival of the Arts in the amount
of $20,0000, the total not to exceed $40,000 from account 1010-261-2000-
8800.
91652 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
WHEREAS:
1. Kent County worked with the Michigan State Legislature to secure an early-
stage direct appropriation grant for redevelopment of the US-131/Wealthy
Street Interchange; and
2. The project site is within the city limits of Grand Rapids and the County and
City wish to collaborate on project management; and
3. The City will serve as the grantee and be responsible for project
management; and
4. No local match is required; therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That the City Commission authorizes acceptance of a grant award for the
Wealthy Street Interchange Project in the amount of $10,000,000; and
2. That the City Engineer is designated as the Authorized Representative for
purposes of the Grant Agreement and related documents; and
3. That a Grant Agreement between the City of Grand Rapids and the
Michigan Economic Development Corporation be approved, and the Mayor
is authorized to execute said agreement and related documents upon
approval as to form by the City Attorney.
91653 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
WHEREAS, Grand Rapids Community College expended $150,115.18
for eligible capital equipment purchases for the operation of the Educational
portion of Public, Educational and Governmental (PEG) access channels or
production of programming for these channels; and
WHEREAS, appropriated funds for this expenditure have been already
received by the City; therefore
RESOLVED:
That the City of Grand Rapids Comptroller is authorized to reimburse
Grand Rapids Community College for eligible capital equipment purchases for the
operation of the Public, Educational and Governmental (PEG) access channels
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or production of programming for these channels, in the amount of
$150,115.18, distributed as follows:
Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) $150,115.18
TOTAL: $150,115.18
91654 Result: Adopted.rul
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
WHEREAS:
1. On April 12, 2022, a request was authorized to purchase O.E.M. chemical
tank liners, plumbing, and mechanical services from Wagner Enterprise,
Inc. for the Water Resource Recovery Facility; and
2. The approval was for the not-to-exceed amount of $89,800 and account
5901-527-9000-9880-590122066 was set up for this purpose; and
3. Environmental Services is requesting a budget substitution to transfer
funding into this new appropriation in the amount of $89,800; therefore
RESOLVED that the aforesaid Budget Substitution in the net amount of
$89,800 be approved and the Budget Office is authorized to execute necessary
adjustments on behalf of the City.
91655 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
WHEREAS:
1. The City’s Mobile GR Department has managed operations of the
Convention Arena Authority’s (CAA) Area 2 parking facility since July 1,
2000; and
2. In 2010, the City’s Mobile GR Department and the CAA extended the
agreement for three-years which included two automatic three-year
extensions unless either party withdrew; and
3. In 2019 a new Parking Operations and Maintenance agreement with minor
changes was approved for three-years which included two automatic three-
year extensions unless either party withdrew; and
4. The City’s Mobile GR Department and the CAA are attempting to renew
the agreement for an additional three-years; therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That the Convention Arena Authority (the "CAA") controls a surface parking
facility to the south and adjacent to the Van Andel Arena (the "Area 2
parking facility"); and
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2. That the City's Mobile GR Department currently operates and manages the
Area 2 parking facility; and
3. That the CAA desires to have the City's Mobile GR Department continue to
operate and manage the Area 2 parking facility; and
4. That the City and the CAA have agreed to extend the agreement for an
additional three-years, beginning on July 1, 2022; and
5. That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Area 2
Parking Operation and Maintenance agreement renewal as to form by the
City Attorney.
91656 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
WHEREAS:
1. In 2002 the City entered into a 20-year lease to lease the first floor of the
Phinney Building located at 87-89 Monroe Center, NW in the City and the
lease permits the City to sublease all or any portion thereof; and
2. The City’s current sublease agreement with the GRAAMA is set to expire
on June 30, 2022; therefore
RESOLVED that upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the
Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a sublease agreement
on property located at 89 Monroe Center between the City and the Grand
Rapids African American Museum and Archives for the period of 6-months for
the lease rate of $2,132.17 a month.
91657 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Committee has considered the attached bids;
therefore
RESOLVED that contracts be prepared between the City and the
following vendors, and that the Mayor be authorized to sign the contracts on
behalf of the City, as follows, in a form to be approved by the City Attorney:
1. Trane US, Inc.
One-year term contract with two, one-year renewal options for annual
Original Equipment Manufacturer preventative maintenance and repair
services of Trane chillers, controls, and equipment for the Facilities
Management Department from Trane US, Inc. for the annual “not to
exceed” amount of $130,000.00; the estimated three-year total amount is
$390,000.00.
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2. Governmentjobs.com.
Correction to the April 26, 2022 Proceeding No. 91614 approval for the
Perform Subscription order from Governmentjobs.com for the total
subscription not-to-exceed amount of $68,272.18.
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to
proceed with awards to the following vendors:
3. YSI, Inc.
Purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer Xylem-YSI controllers,
sensors, and cables for UV disinfectant systems at the Water Resource
Recovery Facility (WRRF) for the Environmental Services Department from
YSI, Inc. for the total amount of $35,271.00.
4. Selectron Technologies
One-year term contract with two, one-year renewal options for continued
managed services and hosting agreement for Selectron SelecTXT, Web,
and interactive voice recognition (IVR) inspection scheduling platforms for
the Development Center for the first-year not to exceed amount of
$40,740.00. Future annual renewal costs for maintenance and support will
be processed per the costs received from Selectron Technologies; at this
time, the estimated three-year total amount is $122,220.00.
5. Innovyze, Inc.
One-year term contract with two, one-year renewal options for continued
annual maintenance and support of the InfoSWMM and InfoWater Pro
licenses for the first year annual amount of $13,980.00. Future annual
renewal costs for maintenance and support will be processed per the costs
received from Innovyze Inc; at this time, the estimated three-year total
amount is $41,940.00.
6. Arista Truck Systems
Michigan Kenworth
Cooperative purchase through Sourcewell contract #060920-KTC for the
Fleet Management Department for the purchase of an Original Equipment
Manufacturer (O.E.M.) Kenworth class 6 cab & chassis utility service truck
from Michigan Kenworth for the amount of $124,478.00; and from Arista
Truck Systems for the truck crane body for the amount of $161,822.00.
7. Fredrickson Supply, LLC
Cooperative purchase through Sourcewell contract #091219-LEG for the
Fleet Management Department for the purchase of four Original Equipment
Manufacturer (O.E.M.) complete side-load, CNG refuse trucks through
Fredrickson Supply for the total amount of $1,694,318.40.
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:
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8. Presidio Holdings, Inc.
Emergency purchase and installation of additional security cameras and
upgrade of existing cameras at the Coldbrook site for the Water
Department from Presidio Holdings Inc. (dba Presidio Networked Solutions
Group LLC) for a “not-to-exceed” amount of $72,712.63.
D. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
91658 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
RESOLVED that the request to grant Strictly FX, LLC a Fireworks
Discharge Permit to be used in conjunction with the WWE Smackdown 2022 at
the Van Andel Arena on May 10, 2022 is approved, pending an inspection by
the Fire Department.
91659 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Rapids Mobile GR Department is the
implementing agency for the regional traffic signal control system and has
obtained federal grant funds to undertake a traffic signal optimization study;
therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That an agreement between the City of Grand Rapids and Orchard, Hiltz &
McCliment, Inc. in connection with the aforesaid project is approved; and
2. That the Mayor and City Clerk are 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 $300,000 to
cover the project costs of which the City will be reimbursed $240,000; and
4. That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make
payment in amounts and to said payees in connection with the aforesaid
project from the Vital Streets Capital Fund 4090-519-9000, Major Program
22013G ($240,000) and Major Program 22013 ($60,000).
91660 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
RESOLVED:
1. That a public hearing be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the
City Commission Chambers, on the 9th Floor of the City Hall, 300 Monroe
Avenue NW, in the City of Grand Rapids, to consider the request of
Apposite Properties to establish an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation
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District for property located at 2017 Eastern Avenue SE, as permitted by
P.A. 146 of 2000, for which the application describing the district remains
on file for inspection by the public in the Economic Development
Department; and
2. That written notice be mailed to property owners within the proposed district
and that the City Clerk shall publish said notice.
91661 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
RESOLVED:
1. That the application of Apposite Properties, LLC for an Obsolete Property
Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate for property located at 2017 Eastern
Avenue SE, pursuant to PA 146 of 2000, shall remain on file for inspection by
the public in the Economic Development Department; and
2. That a public hearing be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the
City Commission Chambers, on the 9th Floor of the City Hall, 300 Monroe
Avenue NW, in the City of Grand Rapids, to consider the request of Apposite
Properties to approve an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption
Certificate for property located at 2017 Eastern Avenue SE, pursuant to PA
146 of 2000, at which time and place the City Commission shall afford the
applicant, the City Assessor, and a representative of each of the taxing units
an opportunity to be heard; and
3. That the City Clerk shall notify in writing the City Assessor and the legislative
body of each taxing unit which levies ad valorem property taxes in the City of
the receipt of the application and also the date, time, and location at which the
City Commission shall afford the applicant, the Assessor, and a
representative of each affected taxing unit an opportunity for a hearing.
91662 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
RESOLVED:
1. That a public hearing be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the
City Commission Chambers, on the 9th Floor of the City Hall, 300 Monroe
Avenue NW, in the City of Grand Rapids, to consider the request of 8970
Byron Commerce, LLC to establish an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation
District for property located at 974 Front Avenue NW, as permitted by PA
146 of 2000, which application describing the district remains on file for
inspection by the public in the Economic Development Department; and
2. That written notice be mailed to property owners within the proposed district
and that the City Clerk shall publish said notice.
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91663 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
RESOLVED:
1. That the application of 8970 Byron Commerce, LLC for an Obsolete
Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate for property located at 974
Front Avenue NW, pursuant to PA 146 of 2000, shall remain on file for
inspection by the public in the Economic Development Department; and
2. That a public hearing be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in
the City Commission Chambers, on the 9th Floor of the City Hall, 300
Monroe Avenue NW, in the City of Grand Rapids, to consider the request
of 8970 Byron Commerce, LLC to approve an Obsolete Property
Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate for property located at 974 Front
Avenue NW, pursuant to PA 146 of 2000, at which time and place the City
Commission shall afford the applicant, the City Assessor, and a
representative of each of the taxing units an opportunity to be heard; and
3. That the City Clerk shall notify in writing the City Assessor and the
legislative body of each taxing unit which levies ad valorem property taxes
in the City of the receipt of the application and also the date, time, and
location at which the City Commission shall afford the applicant, the
Assessor, and a representative of each affected taxing unit an opportunity
for a hearing.
91664 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
WHEREAS:
1. The City Commission on January 30, 2018 approved Resolution No. 87390
and adopted an amended City Commission Policy No. 900-45 for
Neighborhood Enterprise Zones, which contains a statement of the City’s
goals, objectives and requirements to designate an eligible area; and
2. The City Commission established the Studio Park Phase II Residential
Tower located at 120 Ottawa Avenue SW and 100 Ottawa Avenue SW
Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) district by Resolution No. 91628
adopted on April 26, 2022; and
3. An application was filed with the City of Grand Rapids on April 27, 2022 by
Studio Park Lofts, LLC, for the construction of up to 165 apartment units to
be located within the Studio Park Phase II Residential Tower NEZ district,
requesting an NEZ Exemption Certificate; therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That the City Commission hereby acknowledges receipt of the NEZ
Exemption Certificate application from Studio Park Lofts, LLC to be applied
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to the residential apartment units to be located within the Studio Park Phase
II Residential Tower NEZ; and
2. That the City Commission hereby finds that the NEZ Exemption Certificate
application complies with the Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Act, Act 147 of
the Public Acts of Michigan of 1992, as amended; and
3. That the City commission hereby approves the submission of the NEZ
Exemption Certificate application for the above-described project, located at
120 Ottawa Avenue SW and 100 Ottawa Avenue SW to the State Tax
Commission by the City Clerk; and
4. That the City Commission recommends that the above-described property, if
approved by the State Tax Commission, shall receive twelve (12) years of
NEZ benefits, beginning from the effective date of the NEZ Exemption
Certificate; and
5. That the NEZ Exemption Certificate and any accompanying economic
benefit approved for submission to the State Tax Commission pursuant to
this resolution is subject to any and all changes in State or Federal
legislation and such changes are beyond the control of this City
Commission.
91665 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
WHEREAS:
1. On February 9, 2021 (Proceeding 90549) and April 27, 2021 (Proceeding
No. 90735), the City approved professional services agreement with
Granger Construction Company (Granger) for the following project:
Improvements to Rosa Parks Circle
(hereinafter referred to as the “Project”); and
2. It is necessary to increase the scope of work and authorize expenditures for
the aforesaid agreement; therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That the scope of work for the agreement with Granger Construction
Company be increased at a cost of $160,000 with total expenditures not to
exceed $3,033,000 which includes the costs of construction phase services
including inspection by Progressive, contingencies, and previously
authorized fees. Said amount of $3,033,000 to be charged to the applicable
codes currently defined as follows: $860,000 to Parks Millage, $550,000 to
Code No. 2484-740-5010-8010-1057 and $1,623,000 to Code No. 4010-
751-9000-9880-401021056.
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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.
91666 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
WHEREAS, it is necessary to approve a Construction 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
Knapp Street and in Public Easement (NE) Coneflower Lane (Pvt.), Deciduous
Drive (Pvt.), Greenspire Place (Pvt.), Sweetspire Lane (Pvt.), Inkberry Lane
(Pvt.), Green Juniper Lane (Pvt.), Perennial Place (Pvt.), Ginko Place (Pvt.)
(Avanterra Forest Hills Preserve); therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That the aforesaid Construction Agreement between the City of Grand
Rapids, Grand Rapids Charter Township and Continental 627 Fund LLC
(Developer) 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 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:
Continental 627 Fund LLC $1.00
W134 N8675 Executive Parkway
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
2409 and 2453 Knapp Street NE, Parcel No. 41-14-10-300-010 and -011
Public Utilities Easement Description:
Part of the SW 1/4 of Section 10, T7N, R11W, Grand Rapids Township, Kent
County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the SW Corner of said
Section 10; thence S89°18'13"E 397.00 feet along the South line of the SW 1/4
of said Section 10; thence N01°30'51"E 36.00 feet to the PLACE OF
BEGINNING of this description: thence N89°18'13"W 306.94 feet; thence
N00°41'47"E 4.00 feet; thence S89°18'13"E 184.93 feet; thence N01°30'51"E
29.52 feet; thence N19°54'40"W 43.80 feet; thence N43°10'25"E 24.07 feet;
thence N01°30'51"E 317.90 feet; thence N88°29'09"W 11.00 feet; thence
N01°30'51"E 20.00 feet; thence S88°29'09"E 11.00 feet; thence N01°30'51"E
49.86 feet; thence N88°29'09"W 156.90 feet; thence S01°30'51"W 407.75 feet;
thence S89°18'21"E 140.91 feet; thence S19°54'40"E 43.80 feet; thence
N89°18'21"W 192.92 feet; thence N01°30'51"E 52.30 feet; thence
N88°29'09"W 6.61 feet; thence N01°30'51"E 20.00 feet; thence S88°29'09"E
6.61 feet; thence N01°30'51"E 407.47 feet; thence S88°29'09"E 24.03 feet;
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thence N01°30'51"E 12.00 feet; thence S88°29'09"E 20.00 feet; thence
S01°30'51"W 12.00 feet; thence S88°29'09"E 154.15 feet; thence S43°25'41"E
20.84 feet; thence S01°30'51"W 30.83 feet; thence S89°18'13"E 379.35 feet;
thence N00°41'47"E 7.50 feet; thence S89°18'13"E 20.00 feet; thence
S00°41'47"W 7.50 feet; thence S89°18'13"E 53.26 feet; thence S89°18'13"E
20.00 feet; thence S89°18'13"E 97.15 feet; thence N22°56'38"E 27.91 feet;
thence N01°25'13"E 235.63 feet; thence N89°18'13"W 55.52 feet; thence
S37°39'51"W 60.62 feet; thence S00°41'47"W 91.82 feet; thence S45°41'47"W
26.48 feet; thence S00°41'47"W 102.47 feet; thence N89°18'13"W 20.00 feet;
thence N00°41'47"E 110.75 feet; thence N45°41'47"E 17.02 feet; thence
N00°41'47"E 23.49 feet; thence S89°18'13"E 6.69 feet; thence N00°41'47"E
73.42 feet; thence N37°39'51"E 77.28 feet; thence S89°18'13"E 63.56 feet;
thence N46°03'30"E 15.21 feet; thence N89°31'16"E 36.02 feet; thence
S89°18'13"E 19.86 feet; thence S00°41'47"W 11.43 feet; thence S89°18'13"E
240.79 feet; thence N00°41'47"E 42.09 feet; thence Northeasterly 78.38 feet
along a 282.50 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears
N08°38'41"E 78.13 feet; thence N16°35'35"E 68.60 feet; thence Northeasterly
28.62 feet along a 242.50 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears
N13°12'45"E 28.60 feet; thence N80°10'05"W 6.47 feet; thence N09°49'55"E
20.00 feet; thence S85°00'41"E 5.63 feet; thence Northeasterly 15.10 feet
along a 242.50 radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears N03°12'16"E
15.10 feet; thence N01°25'13"E 143.84 feet; thence N89°06'59"W 296.49 feet;
thence S01°25'13"W 382.20 feet; thence S89°31'16"W 36.02 feet; thence
N01°25'13"E 357.39 feet; thence N88°34'47"W 10.31 feet; thence N01°25'13"E
24.40 feet; thence N82°12'18"W 108.00 feet; thence N02°49'58"E 14.00 feet;
thence N87°10'02"W 59.95 feet; thence N19°28'55"W 82.24 feet; thence
N00°53'01"E 35.04 feet to the North line of the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of said
Section 10; thence S89°06'59"E 20.00 feet along said North line; thence
S00°53'01"W 31.45 feet; thence S19°28'55"E 65.23 feet; thence S87°10'02"E
78.26 feet; thence S85°26'37"E 136.40 feet; thence S89°06'59"E 281.39 feet;
thence N01°25'13"E 17.81 feet; thence N46°25'13"E 28.28 feet; thence
N01°25'13"E 66.38 feet to the North line of the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of said
Section 10; thence S89°06'59"E 20.00 feet along said North line; thence
S01°25'13"W 18.24 feet; thence S88°34'47"E 5.19 feet; thence S01°25'13"W
20.00 feet; thence N88°34'47"W 5.19 feet; thence S01°25'13"W 36.62 feet;
thence S46°25'13"W 11.31 feet; thence S01°25'13"W 236.89 feet; thence
N81°12'20"W 14.29 feet; thence Southwesterly 35.73 feet along a 262.50 foot
radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears S12°41'37"W 35.70 feet;
thence S16°35'35"W 68.60 feet; thence Southwesterly 72.83 feet along a
262.50 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears S08°38'41"W
72.60 feet; thence S00°41'47"W 42.09 feet; thence S89°18'13"E 107.72 feet;
thence S01°25'13"W 20.00 feet; thence N89°18'13"W 45.14 feet; thence
S00°41'47"W 16.00 feet; thence N89°18'13"W 346.46 feet; thence
S01°35'40"W 223.25 feet; thence S16°04'18"W 72.02 feet; thence
N73°55'42"W 11.75 feet; thence S21°52'35"W 114.00 feet; thence
S01°25'13"W 275.23 feet; thence N89°18'13"W 27.93 feet; thence
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S00°41'47"W 39.00 feet; thence N89°18'13"W 5.06 feet; thence N01°25'13"E
1.96 feet; thence N88°34'47"W 9.86 feet; thence N01°25'13"E 20.00 feet;
thence S88°34'47"E 9.86 feet; thence N01°25'13"E 314.65 feet; thence
N22°56'38"E 59.13 feet; thence N67°03'22"W 9.71 feet; thence N22°56'38"E
30.95 feet; thence N89°18'13"W 523.09 feet; thence S01°30'51"W 419.68 feet;
thence S89°18'13"E 62.07 feet; thence N01°30'51"E 6.00 feet; thence
S89°18'13"E 20.00 feet; thence S01°30'51"W 10.00 feet to the Place of
Beginning.
Contains 168,756 square feet.
3. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to record the aforesaid
Easement with the Kent County Register of Deeds.
91667 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
WHEREAS, bids were received on April 12, 2022 for the following
project:
Construction of Sidewalk, Drive Approach, Curb, Curb and Gutter and ADA
Ramps at Various Locations – Contract 2022-1
(hereinafter referred to as the “Project”)
and Ellis McClain Construction, LLC (Ellis Construction) submitted a bid of
$283,950 for which the engineer’s estimate is $311,610; therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That the bid of Ellis Construction 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 $305,000 which includes the costs of the construction contract,
testing, and contingencies. Said amount of $305,000 to be charged to the
applicable codes currently defined as follows: $305,000 to Code No. 2460-
447-8000-8010.
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.
91668 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
WHEREAS, bids were received on April 12, 2022, for the following
project:
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Construction of Sidewalk, Drive Approach, Curb, Curb and Gutter and ADA
Ramps at Various Locations – Contract 2022-2
(hereinafter referred to as the “Project”)
and Nagel Construction, Inc. (Nagel) submitted a bid of $308,825 for which the
engineer’s estimate is $311,610; therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That the bid of Nagel 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 $330,000 which includes the costs of the construction contract,
testing, and contingencies. Said amount of $330,000 to be charged to the
applicable codes currently defined as follows: $330,000 to Code No. 2460-
447-8000-8010
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.
91669 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
WHEREAS:
1. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), through the
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), provides federal grant funds to
assist communities in the provision of activities that enhance the
intermodal transportation system and provide safe alternative
transportation options; and
2. City staff identified the following project for possible grant funding under the
aforesaid Transportation Alternatives Program:
Collindale Avenue and Burritt Street Sidewalk; therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That the City Commission hereby authorizes the City Manager, or
designee, to file a TAP grant application for the aforesaid project with
MDOT, and to provide any additional information as may be required with
respect to the City of Grand Rapids’ participation in this program; and
2. That if the aforesaid grant application is approved, the City Commission will
make funds available to provide the local match, in the amount of
approximately $226,062. Final City Commission authorization for the
precise match amount will be sought upon approval of the grant request;
and
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3. That if the aforesaid grant application is approved, the City of Grand
Rapids commits to owning/operating the constructed facility funded by TAP
funds and funding/implementing a maintenance plan/program in perpetuity
or causing operations and maintenance to occur.
91670 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
WHEREAS:
1. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), through the
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), provides grant funds to assist
communities in the provision of activities that enhance the intermodal
transportation system and provide safe alternative transportation options;
and
2. City staff identified the following project for possible grant funding under the
aforesaid Transportation Alternatives Program:
Pedestrian Rapid Flashing Crossing Beacons – Six Intersections; therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That the City Commission hereby authorizes the City Manager, or
designee, to file a TAP grant application for the aforesaid project with
MDOT, and to provide any additional information as may be required with
respect to the City of Grand Rapids’ participation in this program; and
2. That if the aforesaid grant application is approved, the City Commission will
make funds available to provide the local match, in the amount of
approximately $107,765. Final City Commission authorization for the
precise match amount will be sought upon approval of the grant request;
and
3. That if the aforesaid grant application is approved, the City of Grand
Rapids commits to owning/operating the constructed facility funded by TAP
funds and funding/implementing a maintenance plan/program in perpetuity
or causing operations and maintenance to occur.
91671 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
WHEREAS:
1. On May 22, 2018 (Proceeding No. 87728), the City awarded an agreement
to Anlaan Corporation (Anlaan) for the following project:
Grand River Revitalization Professional Review Services
(hereinafter referred to as the “Project”); and
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2. On April 13, 2021, (Proceeding No. 90696) the City approved an
amendment to the Professional Services Agreement to increase the
agreement in the amount of $8,450 to a total of $146,475 with a not-to-
exceed amount of $151,828 remaining unchanged; and
3. It is necessary to approve an amendment increasing the Professional
Services Agreement amount by $19,446 from $146,475 to a new total
agreement amount of $165,921 for services pursuant to the aforesaid
agreement; therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That the amendment to the Professional Services Agreement increasing
the approved amount by $19,446 for a new agreement amount of $165,921
with a not-to-exceed of the same, which includes the previously authorized
costs for pre-construction services and contingencies, be approved and
that, upon approval as to form of the amendment by the City Attorney, the
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute said amendment on behalf
of the City. Said amount of $19,446 to be charged to Code No. 4010-447-
9000-9880-401017151.
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.
91672 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
WHEREAS:
1. The City has a Utility Easement in vacated Goodrich Street from LaGrave
Avenue to Jefferson Avenue Alley that is recorded in Liber 4065, Page 644
and Liber 6291, Page 244, Kent County Register of Deeds (the City’s Utility
Easement); and
2. The property owner at 316 and 334 LaGrave Avenue SE (St. George
Antiochian Orthodox Church) has requested approval to encroach into the
City’s Utility Easement for purposes of maintaining a building footprint and
canopy support piers for a partial canopy between the buildings at 316 and
334 LaGrave Avenue SE; and
3. St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church agrees to pay all costs associated
with the aforesaid encroachments and the building footprint and canopy
support piers; and
4. A request has been received from St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church
to vacate a Sidewalk Easement in vacated Goodrich Street from LaGrave
Avenue to Jefferson Avenue Alley that is recorded in Liber 4065, Page 644
and Liber 6291, Page 244, Kent County Register of Deeds, and a request
has been received from Trinity Health - Michigan to vacate a Sidewalk
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Easement in vacated Goodrich Street from Jefferson Avenue Alley to
Jefferson Avenue that is recorded in Instrument No. 200410140137209
and Instrument No. 200910190094319, Kent County Register of Deeds;
and
5. It is necessary to approve an Encroachment Agreement and an Agreement
to Enter into Sidewalk Easement with St. George Antiochian Orthodox
Church, to approve an Agreement to Enter into Sidewalk Easement with
Trinity Health - Michigan, and to accept two Sidewalk Easements each for
nominal consideration of One Dollar ($1.00 - total $2.00); therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That an Easement Encroachment Agreement is hereby approved with St.
George Antiochian Orthodox Church that consents, with conditions, to a
building footprint and canopy support piers in a City Utility Easement in
vacated Goodrich Street between LaGrave Avenue and Jefferson Avenue
Alley; and
2. That two Agreements to Enter into Sidewalk Easement are hereby
approved with St. George Antiochian Church and with Trinity Health -
Michigan; and
3. That, contingent upon the successful completion of the aforesaid Sidewalk
Easement vacations, two Sidewalk and Utility Easements are hereby
accepted from the following property owners in a location to be approved
by the City Engineer each for nominal consideration of One Dollar ($1.00 -
total $2.00):
St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church ($1.00)
334 LaGrave Ave. SE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Vacated Goodrich Street - Approximate Property Address
316 LaGrave Ave. SE
A Sidewalk Easement in vacated Goodrich Street (66 feet wide) between
LaGrave Avenue (66 feet wide) and Jefferson Avenue Alley (20 feet wide),
Bostwick and Company’s Addition, a recorded plat in the City of Grand Rapids,
Kent County, Michigan, in a location to be approved by the City Engineer.
Trinity Health - Michigan ($1.00)
200 Jefferson Ave. SE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Vacated Goodrich Street - Approximate Property Address
329 Jefferson Ave. SE
A Sidewalk Easement in vacated Goodrich Street (66 feet wide) between
Jefferson Avenue Alley (20 feet wide) and Jefferson Avenue (66 feet wide),
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Bostwick and Company’s Addition, a recorded plat in the City of Grand Rapids,
Kent County, Michigan, in a location to be approved by the City Engineer; and
4. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the aforesaid Easement
Encroachment Agreement and Agreements to Enter into Sidewalk Easement
on behalf of the City, contingent upon approval as to form by the City Attorney;
and
5. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to record the
aforesaid Easement Encroachment Agreement and Sidewalk Easements
with the Kent County Register of Deeds.
91673 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:
Reconstruction of College Avenue from Leonard Street to Sweet Street
(MDOT Contract No. 22-5106)
(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 for which a portion of the Project is
anticipated to be funded by the Michigan Finance Authority (MFA) through
the Drinking Water Revolving Fund Program 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.
2. That expenditures for the local share of costs for the Project be authorized
in an amount not to exceed $3,795,000, which includes the costs of the
construction contract, previously authorized design phase services by
Moore & Bruggink, Inc. (M&B), construction phase services including
inspection by M&B, traffic safety and street lighting force account
work/public information program, administration, and contingencies. Said
amount of $3,795,000 to be charged to the applicable codes currently
defined as follows: $2,051,700 to the applicable Water System Codes and
$1,743,300 to the applicable Vital Streets Codes.
3. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith shall be, and the
same are, rescinded.
4. That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make
payment, in amounts and to said payees, as the City Engineer or his
designee requests in connection with the Project.
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5. That the City of Grand Rapids, pursuant to Section 1.150-2 of the Treasury
Regulations promulgated pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
as amended, declares its intent to reimburse itself the costs of the Project
and other related costs in an amount not to exceed $2,051,700 (Water
System Fund) through the issuance of tax-exempt bonds.
6. That a copy of this resolution be available for inspection at the City Clerk’s
Office, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 300 Monroe Avenue N.W., Grand Rapids,
Michigan 49503.
91674 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
WHEREAS:
1. On August 25, 2020 (Proceeding No. 90161), the City awarded a contract to
Lodestar Construction, Inc. (Lodestar) for the following project:
Rotomilling/Resurfacing of Streets at Various Locations - Contract 2020-2
(hereinafter referred to as the “Project”).
2. On July 27, 2021 (Proceeding No. 90970), the City increased expenditures
in connection with the project.
3. It is necessary to approve a cost sharing agreement with the City of East
Grand Rapids to resurface Hall Street from Sylvan Avenue to Plymouth
Avenue, a borderline street, in connection with the aforesaid contract;
therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That the aforesaid cost sharing agreement be approved and that, upon
approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute the agreement for the Project on behalf of the City.
E. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
91675 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
RESOLVED, that the request for Mayor Bliss to attend the US
Conference of Mayors Annual Meeting June 3rd – 6th, is approved.
91676 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
WHEREAS:
1. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Jubilee Day, is an American
holiday celebrated on June 19; and
2. In 2020, Mayor Rosalyn Bliss acknowledged the historical and current
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importance of Juneteenth in the emancipation and liberation movement by
recognizing Juneteenth as an annual holiday; and
3. The West Michigan NFBPA (National Forum of Black Public
Administration) affirmed the local chapter’s support and acknowledgement
of the various commemorative and celebratory events throughout the City;
therefore
RESOLVED that the City Commission would suspend Section 9.907 of
Chapter 173 Fireworks of Title IX-Police Regulations and would allow residents
and visitors to discharge consumer grade fireworks in Grand Rapids annually
on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.
91677 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
WHEREAS:
1. The City Commission held a public hearing on April 26, 2022, concerning the
establishment of a special assessment district to provide ongoing activities
within the downtown area. Said ongoing activities include downtown
maintenance, beautification, events, marketing, communications, advocacy
and public safety. Snowmelt operations are also supported with this special
assessment, above and beyond normal street maintenance costs and
supplemental to routine city services; and
2. The City Commission deems it necessary for the public health, safety and
welfare to establish a one-year special assessment district, beginning July 1,
2022, and ending June 30, 2023, to cover the cost of said ongoing activities;
and
3. The scope, nature and duration of the ongoing activities are necessary; and
4. The cost shall be defrayed by special assessment upon properties within the
district that are specially benefited in proportion to the benefits; therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That the map for the special assessment district, and the estimate of costs for
ongoing activities within the district, be approved; and
2. That it is necessary to establish a one-year special assessment district to
defray the costs of providing ongoing activities within the district and that
these costs shall be defrayed by special assessment upon the properties
benefiting from said ongoing enhanced services in proportion to the benefit
thereto. The character of the special assessment is described as follows:
Enhanced Services within the Downtown Improvement District; and
3. That the annual estimated costs for service enhancements shall be spread
and levied upon real property constituting this special assessment district; and
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4. That the costs of providing enhanced services within the Downtown
Improvement District shall be paid in part by collection of special
assessments; and
5. That property classified as residential real property under Section 34c of the
General Property Tax Act, 1893 PA 206, is hereby designated as assessable
property to which a benefit derives; and
6. That, as a class, property exempt from the collection of taxes under the
General Property Tax Act, 1893 PA 206, is benefited by the ongoing activities
and enhanced services for which special assessments are to be levied; and
7. That the City Assessor shall be provided with a certified copy of this resolution
and the map of the special assessment district as herein approved, and such
facts as the City Manager may have which may be necessary to prepare and
make a special assessment roll; and
8. The City Assessor is hereby ordered to prepare a special assessment roll for
providing ongoing activities within the Downtown Improvement District as
provided by this resolution, Chapter 23 of the City Code, and Act 120 of the
Public Acts of 1961, as amended; and
9. That all resolutions and parts of resolutions which conflict with the provision of
this resolution be and are hereby rescinded.
91678 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
RESOLVED that the recommended Grand Rapids Downtown
Development Authority budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, as
attached, is approved.
91679 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
RESOLVED that the recommended Monroe North Tax Increment
Finance Authority budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, as attached,
is approved.
91680 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget of the City of Grand
Rapids Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, as attached, is approved.
91681 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget of the City of Grand
Rapids Economic Development Corporation, as attached, is approved.
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91682 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
RESOLVED, that the City of Grand Rapids Michigan Street Corridor
Improvement Authority budget for the Fiscal Year 2023, as attached, is
approved.
91683 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
RESOLVED, that the City of Grand Rapids North Quarter Corridor
Improvement Authority budget for the Fiscal Year 2023, as attached, is
approved.
91684 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget of the City of Grand
Rapids SmartZone Local Development Finance Authority, as attached, is
approved.
91685 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
RESOLVED, that the City of Grand Rapids South Division-Grandville
Corridor Improvement Authority budget for the Fiscal Year 2023, as attached,
is approved.
91686 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
RESOLVED, that the City of Grand Rapids Southtown Corridor
Improvement Authority budget for the Fiscal Year 2023, as attached, is
approved.
91687 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
RESOLVED, that the City of Grand Rapids Uptown Business
Improvement District budget for the Fiscal Year 2023, as attached, is approved.
91688 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
RESOLVED, that the City of Grand Rapids Uptown Corridor
Improvement Authority budget for the Fiscal Year 2023, as attached, is
approved.
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91689 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
RESOLVED, that the City of Grand Rapids West Side Corridor
Improvement Authority budget for the Fiscal Year 2023, as attached, is
approved.
91690 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
WHEREAS:
1. The Grand Valley Regional Biosolids Authority (“GVRBA”) is an authority
jointly formed by the City of Grand Rapids and City of Wyoming pursuant to
Act 233 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1955, as amended.
2. The Articles of Incorporation of GVRBA require that its annual budgets and
amendments thereto be approved by Grand Rapids and Wyoming.
3. Grand Rapids desires to approve the FY2023 budget, which has been
approved and recommended by the Board of Directors of the GVRBA.
RESOLVED:
1. That the GVRBA FY2023 budget in the total amount of $11,130,355 and in
the form presented is approved.
2. That all resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict herewith shall be,
and the same are, rescinded.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT
91691 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Reppart.
Yeas: Bliss, O’Connor, Jones, Reppart, Moody
Nays: Senita Lenear, Milinda Ysasi
WHEREAS:
1. The City of Grand Rapids adopted social equity policies related to the
medical and recreational cannabis Special Land Use processes in 2018
and 2020; and
2. The voluntary commitments made by applicants under both policies are
conditions of approval of a cannabis Special Land Use, are legally
enforceable for as long as the use is active, and can impact future
determinations of zoning and licensing at local and State levels; and
3. Current monitoring of social equity performance projects that most
cannabis operators will not meet all of their voluntarily offered MIVEDA
and/or CISEVA commitments made with Special Land Use applications;
and
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4. On April 26, 2022, City Commission was briefed on the status of social
equity compliance in the local cannabis industry, was offered different
options for pathways to continue to achieve compliance, including a
recommended option by City staff; and
5. The local cannabis industry faces imminent action at both local and State
levels as a result of social equity noncompliance, which impacts State and
local licensing renewals and the validity of cannabis Special Land Uses,
unless it is addressed otherwise; and
6. More time is necessary for deliberation on a path forward; and
7. It is recommended that a temporary extension of enforcement be enacted
to provide time for finalization of a framework that will help achieve social
equity outcomes; therefore
RESOLVED that the City Commission does adopt City Commission
Policy 900-63 temporarily extending enforcement of compliance with local
cannabis industry commitments to City Commission policies 900-58 (MIVEDA)
and 900-59 (Cannabis Social Equity Policy) until August 10, 2022.
ORDINANCES
91692 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, O’Connor, Jones, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody
ORDINANCE NO. 2022 - 11
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 157,437,411.10
Other 65,000.00
From (To) Fund Balance -
Total Amended Resources 157,502,411.10
Previously Approved Appropriations 157,437,411.10
Dispatch Department 45,000.00
Police Department 20,000.00
Total Amended Appropriations 157,502,411.10
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Police Grants Fund
Previously Approved Resources 1,660,830.01
Other 91,512.75
From (To) Fund Balance -
Total Amended Resources 1,752,342.76
Previously Approved Appropriations 1,660,830.01
Requested Changes 91,512.75
Total Amended Appropriations 1,752,342.76
Federal Forfeitures - Treasury Department
Previously Approved Resources 34,000.00
Other -
From (To) Fund Balance 18,735.00
Total Amended Resources 52,735.00
Previously Approved Appropriations 34,000.00
Requested Changes 18,735.00
Total Amended Appropriations 52,735.00
Information Tech-Operating Fund
Previously Approved Resources 6,793,880.00
Other -
From (To) Retained Earnings 238,380.00
Total Amended Resources 7,032,260.00
Previously Approved Appropriations 6,793,880.00
Requested Changes 238,380.00
Total Amended Appropriations 7,032,260.00
Refuse Collection Fund
Previously Approved Resources 16,993,089.00
Other -
From (To) Fund Balance 270,000.00
Total Amended Resources 17,263,089.00
Previously Approved Appropriations 16,993,089.00
Requested Changes 270,000.00
Total Amended Appropriations 17,263,089.00
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Water Improvement Fund
Previously Approved Resources 30,566,728.15
Other 11,251,660.00
From (To) Retained Earnings -
Total Amended Resources 41,818,388.15
Previously Approved Appropriations 30,566,728.15
Requested Changes 11,251,660.00
Total Amended Appropriations 41,818,388.15
Major Streets Fund
Previously Approved Resources 25,521,146.00
Other -
From (To) Fund Balance (550,000.00)
Total Amended Resources 24,971,146.00
Previously Approved Appropriations 25,521,146.00
Requested Changes (550,000.00)
Total Amended Appropriations 24,971,146.00
Local Streets Fund
Previously Approved Resources 9,343,575.00
Other -
From (To) Fund Balance 550,000.00
Total Amended Resources 9,893,575.00
Previously Approved Appropriations 9,343,575.00
Requested Changes 550,000.00
Total Amended Appropriations 9,893,575.00
Golf Course Fund
Previously Approved Resources 715,630.00
Other 120,000.00
From (To) Retained Earnings -
Total Amended Resources 835,630.00
Previously Approved Appropriations 715,630.00
Requested Changes 120,000.00
Total Amended Appropriations 835,630.00
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Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, O’Connor, Jones, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody
Motion to give immediate effect
ADJOURNMENT
Commission adjourned at 8:18 PM
JOEL H. HONDORP
City Clerk
Agenda
CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2022
7:00 PM
Welcome to the Grand Rapids City Commission Meeting. This session is the final process in the
consideration of the items listed on the following agenda. All of these agenda items have been thoroughly
reviewed and discussed in the various Standing Committees of the City Commission which meet on
Tuesday morning. To view supporting documents for agenda items, please visit:
www.grandrapidsmi.gov/commission
Persons who need reasonable accommodation to participate, are asked to contact the City Clerk’s Office
at 616-456-3010 or cityclerk@grcity.us.
Expected Meeting Procedures
1. Depending on the meeting there can be multiple opportunities for public
comment:
-The First is limited to items on the Commission’s Agenda that are slated
to be voted on
-The Second is for specially scheduled required public hearings
-The Third is for any issue you would like to bring to the attention of the
Commission
2. You may only speak once on each issue.
3. All comments are to be limited to 3 minutes.
4. City Commission meetings are to be a safe place for everyone involved,
as such:
-No clapping, cheering, or holding up of signs
-Please refrain from swearing, name calling and/or making derogatory
comments directed toward a person’s race, religion, nation of origin, etc.
5. Do not request or expect comment from the Commission.
6. Please turn OFF cellular phones.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. MOMENT OF SILENCE
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. ROLL CALL
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS - Prior to consideration of the official business,
citizens may speak to subjects on today's agenda which are slated to be voted on. The items to
be addressed during this time are located in the highlighted section headings. (Please limit
comments to 3 minutes.)
1. Public Comments on Agenda Items
VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. City Commission - Regular Session - Apr 26, 2022 7:00 PM
2. City Commission - Special Meeting - May 3, 2022 9:00 AM
VII. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS - Communications addressed to the City Commission
are distributed to all members and are acknowledged for information, or are referred to a
committee or staff for follow up.
1. Communication received from Community Rebuilders containing comments on the FY2023
Neighborhood Investment Plan
2. Communication received from Emma Henkel urging the commission to listen to the
community's demands
3. Communication received from Justin Smith expressing support for the City Commission
4. Communications received from Lucas Leverett with recommendations for the City
Commission
5. Communication received from Scott Atchison regarding a downtown information center
6. Communications received regarding justice for Patrick Lyoya
VIII. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS - The City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, City Treasurer,
and City Comptroller may submit reports or information directly to the City Commission for
consideration.
1. Warrant Report April 13, 2022 thru April 26, 2022, Travel & Fund Reports for March 2022
2. Treasurer’s Report for Period of April 12, 2022 through April 22, 2022
IX. CONSENT AGENDA AND REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES:
A. COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS The Committee considers and makes recommendations
on appointments to the City's various boards and commissions.
B. FISCAL COMMITTEE The Committee considers and makes recommendations on matters
referring to bids, claims, and other financial matters of the City.
1. Resolution authorizing Memoranda of Understanding with Baxter Community Center and
Dream Garden for a total amount of $64,000 to provide summer camp services at Joe
Taylor Park and Martin Luther King Park
2. Resolution authorizing disbursement of $40,000 in ARPA funds to Special Event
Sponsorship awardees.
3. Resolution accepting a grant award of $10,000,000 from the Michigan Economic
Development Corporation for the US-131/Wealthy Street Interchange Project
4. Grand Rapids Community College - PEG Grant Reimbursement in the amount of
$150,115.18
5. Budget Substitution request to transfer funds from Infrastructure Investment Project to
MARB Chemical Storage Tank Lining in the amount of $89,800.00
6. Resolution approving a three-year parking operations and maintenance agreement
renewal with the Convention Arena Authority regarding the Area 2 parking facility
7. 89 Monroe Center Sublease Renewal with the Grand Rapids African American Museum
and Archives at a lease rate of $2,132.17 a month
8. Bid List Resolution for May 10, 2022
C. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE The Committee considers and makes
recommendations on matters concerning public service, public improvements, streets, traffic
and public buildings.
1. Resolution approving a Fireworks Discharge Permit for Strictly FX, LLC. for indoor
special effects at the Van Andel Arena in connection with the WWE Smackdown 2022 on
May 20, 2022
2. Third-party agreement with Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. to conduct Phase XVI of the
previously approved Michigan Department of Transportation Congestion Mitigation and
Air Quality grant for traffic signal optimization in the amount of $300,000
3. Resolution scheduling a public hearing for May 24, 2022 to consider an Obsolete
Property Rehabilitation District, pursuant to PA 146 of 2000, for Apposite Properties, LLC
at 2017 Eastern Avenue SE
4. Resolution scheduling a public hearing for May 24, 2022 to consider an application for a
twelve-year Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate, pursuant to PA 146
of 2000, for Apposite Properties, LLC at 2017 Eastern Avenue SE
5. Resolution scheduling a public hearing on May 24, 2022, to consider an Obsolete
Property Rehabilitation District, pursuant to PA 146 of 2000, for 8970 Byron Commerce,
LLC at 974 Front Avenue NW
6. Resolution scheduling a public hearing on May 24, 2022, to consider an application for a
twelve-year Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate, pursuant to PA 146
of 2000, for 8970 Byron Commerce, LLC at 974 Front Avenue NW
7. Resolution approving the Studio Park Phase II Residential Tower Neighborhood
Enterprise Zone Exemption Certificate at 120 Ottawa Avenue SW and 100 Ottawa
Avenue SW for the Studio Park Phase II Residential Tower project
8. Resolution approving an increase of $160,000 for Improvements to Rosa Parks Circle for
a total not-to-exceed $3,033,000
9. Resolution approving a Construction Agreement, and accepting a Public Utilities
Easement for Avanterra Forest Hills Preserve
10. Resolution awarding a contract with Ellis McClain Construction, LLC for Sidewalk Repair
at Various Locations 2022-1 in the amount of $283,950 with total amount not-to-exceed
$305,000
11. Resolution awarding a contract with Nagel Construction Inc. for Sidewalk Repairs at
Various Locations 2022-2 in the amount of $308,825.00 with total amount not-to-exceed
$330,000
12. Resolution approving a Grant Application to the Michigan Department of Transportation,
Transportation Alternatives Program for $306,944 in connection with the Collindale
Avenue and Burritt Street Sidewalk Project
13. Resolution approving a Grant Application to the Michigan Department of Transportation,
Transportation Alternatives Program for $251,451 in connection with Pedestrian Rapid
Flashing Crossing Beacons – Six Intersections
14. Resolution approving an amendment to the professional services agreement with Anlaan
Corporation and authorizing an increase of $14,093 for Grand River Revitalization
Professional Review Services for a total not-to-exceed amount of $165,921
15. Resolution approving three Agreements and accepting two Sidewalk Easements each for
$1.00 (total $2.00) in vacated Goodrich Street from LaGrave Avenue to Jefferson Avenue
Alley and from Jefferson Avenue Alley to Jefferson Avenue
16. Resolution approving an agreement with MDOT for the Reconstruction of College
Avenue from Leonard Street to Sweet Street and authorizing $3,795,000 for the local
share of project costs
17. Resolution approving a cost sharing agreement in the amount of $202,400 with the City
of East Grand Rapids in connection with Rotomilling/Resurfacing of Streets at Various
Locations - Contract 2020-2
D. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Committee considers all matters that are desired to be
deliberated in committee by the full City Commission. Most ordinances and licensing matters
are brought before this committee.
1. Resolution approving request for Mayor Bliss to attend the US Conference of Mayors
Annual Meeting in Reno, Nevada, June 3rd - 6th.
2. Resolution approving the discharge of consumer grade fireworks annually on June 19 in
observance of the Juneteenth holiday
3. Resolution determining the necessity of Special Assessment Roll #8768 for the
Downtown Improvement District
4. Resolution approving Proposed FY2023 Budget and Priority Plan for the Downtown
Development Authority (DDA) in the amount of $16,240,851
5. Resolution approving Proposed FY23 Budget and Priority Plan for Monroe North Tax
Increment Finance Authority (MNTIFA) in the amount of $1,390,901
6. Resolution approving the FY2023 Budget for the City of Grand Rapids Brownfield
Redevelopment Authority in the amount of $15,507,194
7. Resolution approving the FY2023 Budget for the City of Grand Rapids Economic
Development Corporation in the amount of $120,296
8. Resolution approving the FY2023 Budget for the City of Grand Rapids Michigan Street
Corridor Improvement Authority in the amount of $397,500.
9. Resolution approving the FY2023 Budget for the City of Grand Rapids North Quarter
Corridor Improvement Authority in the amount of $106,467.
10. Resolution approving the FY2023 Budget for the City of Grand Rapids SmartZone Local
Development Finance Authority in the amount of $2,374,546
11. Resolution approving the FY2023 Budget for the City of Grand Rapids South Division-
Grandville Corridor Improvement Authority in the amount of $218,000.
12. Resolution approving the FY2023 Budget for the City of Grand Rapids Southtown
Corridor Improvement Authority in the amount of $647,858.
13. Resolution approving the FY2023 Budget for the City of Grand Rapids Uptown Business
Improvement District in the amount of $133,505.
14. Resolution approving the FY2023 Budget for the City of Grand Rapids Uptown Corridor
Improvement Authority in the amount of $457,700.
15. Resolution approving the FY2023 Budget for the City of Grand Rapids West Side
Corridor Improvement Authority in the amount of $290,000.
16. Resolution Adopting the Grand Valley Regional Biosolids Authority FY2023 Operations
and Maintenance Budget in the amount of $11,130,355
X. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT
1. Resolution to temporarily extend enforcement of compliance with local cannabis industry
commitments to City Commission policies 900-58 (MIVEDA) and 900-59 (Cannabis Social
Equity Policy) until August 10, 2022.
XI. ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
1. Ordinance amending Section 1 of the Budget Ordinance 2021-13 for Fiscal Year 2022
(Amendment No. 10)
XII. CITY COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS - Resolutions to be deliberated by the City Commission but
which come directly to the City Commission rather than from one of the Standing Committees.
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - Public hearings are scheduled to allow citizens to speak on subjects
which will be before the City Commission for action at a future date. Speakers may address the
Commission once on each hearing.
XIV. PUBLIC COMMENTS - At the conclusion of the official business and public hearings, the
agenda provides for public comment on any other matters citizens may wish to bring to the
attention of the City Commission. (Please limit comments to 3 minutes.)
1. Public Comments
XV. COMMENTS BY COMMISSIONERS
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
CITY COMMISSION
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
TERM DEFINITION
Adjournment To close the meeting.
Adopt To accept or approve; i.e., an ordinance, a resolution, a motion, etc.
Amend To modify; i.e., an ordinance, a resolution, a motion, etc.
Call to Order Formal opening of a meeting.
City Charter Legal document establishing a municipality (city).
City Commission Local form of government consisting of the Mayor and six Commissioners.
City Officers Includes: Mayor, President of the City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney,
City Treasurer, and City Clerk.
Consent Agenda Matters listed as Consent Agenda items are considered to be routine or matters
of unanimous consent by the City Commission. There will be no separate
discussion of these matters, and they will be enacted by one motion.
Executive Session A meeting in which the proceedings are of a confidential nature. Only members
and invited guests may attend, and all are honor-bound to maintain
confidentiality.
Motion A proposal that the Commissioners take a specific action or stand on an item
being presented to the City Commission.
Ordinance A piece of legislation enacted by a municipal authority.
Postpone A motion to postpone is made if the City Commission needs more time to make
a decision. A postponement cannot go beyond the next session.
Quorum Number of voting members who must be present in order that business can be
legally transacted.
Recess Short intermission within a meeting.
Recognize / Obtain the Floor Acknowledgement by the presiding officer of the City Commission that a
member has the right to address the assembly.
Rescind (Repeal) Allows the City Commission to repeal an action previously taken; i.e.,
ordinances, etc.
Resolution A decision by the City Commission to do or not to do something.
Robert’s Rules of Order A guide to fair and orderly meeting procedures.
Suspend the Rules This motion is used when the City Commission wants to do something that
violates its own rules. The motion does not apply to an organization’s bylaws,
local, state, or national law; or fundamental principles of parlia-mentary law. An
appropriate suspension of the rules, used on occasion by the City Commission,
would be a motion to change the agenda.
Table, Lay on the This motion puts aside an item, and everything adhering to it, currently being
presented to the City Commission. The item remains “on the table” until taken
off.
Table, Take (Remove) from the The motion to Take from the Table is used when the City Commission wants to
continue considering a motion that was Laid on the Table earlier in the present
session or in the previous session of the City Commission. When a motion is
Taken from the Table, it has everything adhering to it exactly as it was when it
was Laid on the Table.
Revised: 06-30-2014 Source(s): Robert’s Rules of Order
City Commission Standing Rules
CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS COMMISSIONERS
Jon O’Connor joconnor@grcity.us 616-456-3035
First Ward
Kurt Reppart kreppart@grcity.us 616-456-3855
Joseph D. Jones jdjones@grcity.us 616-456-3035
Second Ward
Milinda Ysasi mysasi@grcity.us 616-456-3035
Senita Lenear slenear@grcity.us 616-456-3035
Third Ward
Nathaniel Moody nmoody@grcity.us 616-456-3035
Revised: 09-18-2014