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Grand Rapids, MI · June 21, 2022

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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE City Commission OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN Regular Session, June 21, 2022 CALL TO ORDER Commission was called to order by Mayor Rosalynn Bliss at 7:00 PM ROLL CALL Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. Yeas: Bliss, O’Connor, Jones, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody Absent: Senita Lenear Motion to excuse Commissioner Lenear. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On the motion of Com. Jon O’Connor, supported by Com. Milinda Ysasi, the reading of the minutes of the Regular Session of May 24, 2022 was waived and said minutes were accepted as presented. Carried. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 91762 Result: Received and Filed. Communications received regarding accountability to the Grand Rapids community and Patrick Lyoya. 91763 Result: Received and Filed. Communications received regarding justice for Patrick Lyoya. 91764 Result: Referred to Committee on Appoi. Communication from Kimberly Van Driel regarding their resignation from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. 91765 Result: Received and Filed. Communication received from Kelsey Perdue, Grand Rapids Community Relations Commission Chair, regarding banning conversion therapy in the City of Grand Rapids. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS 91766 Result: Received and Filed. Comptroller’s report for the period of June 21, 2022 in the amount of $35,806,157.09. 1 JUNE 21, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 2 91767 Result: Received and Filed. Treasurer’s report for the period of May 25, 2022 through June 10, 2022. 91768 Result: Received and Filed. The City Clerk submitted copies of the Police and Fire Retirement System Actuarial Valuation for the year ending December 31, 2021. CONSENT AGENDA: A. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL 91769 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. Adoption of the following items under the consent agenda. B. COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS 91770 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. RESOLVED, that the City Commission’s appointment of Willie Gholston to the Public Safety Committee for the remainder of a one-year term ending December 31, 2022, be approved. C. FISCAL COMMITTEE 91771 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. RESOLVED: 1. That the City Commission authorizes an Agreement with Fifth Asset, Inc. (d/b/a DebtBook) for purchase of Debt and Lease Management software for an amount not to exceed $15,000; and 2. That the Mayor is authorized to execute said Agreement upon approval as to form by the City Attorney; and 3. That the Comptroller is authorized and directed to pay invoices pursuant to the terms of said Agreement. 91772 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS, GVSU Conference and Event Planning is a sole source provider for the location and services of the Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit; therefore RESOLVED, that the City Commission approve a contract and payment of the invoice to GVSU Conference and Event Planning for the purpose of hosting and services for the 2022 Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit in amount not to exceed $14,847.27. 3 CITY COMMISSION JUNE 21, 2022 91773 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. RESOLVED: 1. That an Agreement is approved between the City and South East Market LLC to provide educational programming at Garfield Park and Roosevelt Park and manage the garden at Martin Luther King Park in an amount “not- to-exceed” Eighteen Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($18,600); and 2. That the Mayor is authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City in a form to be approved by the City Attorney. 91774 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. RESOLVED, that the Risk Manager is authorized to execute agreements with the following insurance carriers in a form to be approved by the City Attorney, and the City Comptroller is authorized and directed to pay the following insurance premiums for the period of July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $2,525,678.00: Payable to: Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services for the following policies: Founders Insurance Company (liquor liability) $ 1,175.00 Hanover Insurance Group (government crime) $ 10,852.00 Chubb (property) $ 1,272,920.00 Midwest Employers Casualty Co. (excess workers’ comp. ins.) $ 161,637.00 Western World Insurance Company (special events) $ 1,175.00 Payable to: Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority (excess liability) $ 1,008,839.00 Payable to: CompOne Administrators (workers’ comp. third party administrator) $69,080.00 91775 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS, the Greater Grand Rapids Chamber Foundation of 250 Monroe Ave NW, Suite 150, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, has applied to the Bureau of State Lottery for a Bingo/Raffle License and, as part of the required licensing procedure, has requested recognition as a local civic organization from the City Commission pursuant to MCL 432.103(k)(ii); therefore JUNE 21, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 4 RESOLVED that the City Commission hereby finds that, to the best of its knowledge, the Greater Grand Rapids Chamber Foundation exists as a non- profit local civic organization which conducts a major portion of its activities within the City of Grand Rapids and, therefore, hereby officially recognizes the Greater Grand Rapids Chamber Foundation as a local civic organization pursuant to MCL 103(k)(ii). 91776 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. Affordable housing and housing supply are significant issues in the City of Grand Rapids, Kent County and our region; and 2. The City has devoted considerable energy on the development of strategies and interventions aimed to improve outcomes in this area and has included the focus on the need for progress in the City’s Strategic Plan; and 3. The FY2023 Fiscal Plan includes an appropriation for housing practice leader services; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That a contract with the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce Foundation in the amount of $75,000 for Housing Practice Services via Housing Next is approved in a form approved as to content by the Deputy City Manager and as to form by the City Attorney; and 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute the contract once approved as to form and content. 91777 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. RESOLVED: 1. That the Grand Rapids Police Department is authorized to facilitate a gun buyback program where individuals can exchange working firearms for financial consideration; and 2. The total amount for the gun buyback program and promotional expenses shall not exceed $40,000; and 3. The funding shall come from funds appropriated for the SAFE Task Force in account 1010-261-1020-8010. 5 CITY COMMISSION JUNE 21, 2022 91778 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. In 2002 the City entered into a 20-year lease expiring November 1, 2022 to lease the first floor of the Phinney Building located at 87-89 Monroe Center, NW; and 2. The current lease terms dictate a Notice of Intent to renew for the next lease term must be submitted 6 months prior to the expiration of the current lease; therefore RESOLVED that upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a Notice of Intent to Renew the lease for property located at 89 Monroe Center between the City and 89 Monroe Center, LLC. 91779 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. In 2012, the City of Grand Rapids entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Downtown Development Authority and the Monroe North Tax Increment Finance Authority to provide DASH bus shuttle service in the North Monroe area in exchange for covering a portion of the bus infrastructure costs; and 2. All parties agreed to a two-year pilot program that contracted the Interurban Transit Partnership to provide operation, maintenance, and shelter for DASH North buses owned by the City of Grand Rapids; and 3. All parties agreed to a two-year extension of the program in 2015, an additional 18-month extension in 2017, a revised 1-year MOU in July of 2018, and 3 subsequent 1-year MOUs with increased funding amounts in June 2019, June 2020, and June 2021; and 4. All parties wish to continue the DASH North agreement for an additional year for July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023; therefore RESOLVED: That upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding for the period July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 stipulating the City provide DASH services to the North Monroe area, and for the Downtown Development Authority and the Monroe North Tax Increment Finance Authority to provide funding in the amount of $350,004 to support such services. JUNE 21, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 6 91780 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. RESOLVED: 1. That the City accepts a grant award in the amount of $95,000 from Heart of West Michigan United Way for the Grow1000 Academy; and 2. That the period of performance shall be through June 30, 2023; and 3. That an agreement the City of Grand Rapids and Heart of West Michigan United Way be approved, and the Mayor is authorized to execute said agreement and related documents upon approval as to form by the City Attorney. 91781 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. RESOLVED: 1. That the City accepts a grant award in the amount of $9,300 from the Grand Rapids Community Foundation for the T2C Studio: Grand Rapids Center for College Success Summer Melt Tour; and 2. That the period of performance shall be through June 30, 2023; and 3. That an agreement between the City of Grand Rapids and the Grand Rapids Community Foundation be approved, and the Mayor is authorized to execute said agreement and related documents upon approval as to form by the City Attorney. 91782 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. Funds remain in the completed Concrete Pole Replacement Phase II account that can be utilized for other street lighting projects. 2. It is necessary to fund the 4014 Bond Issuance Cost and the Pearl Street Decorative Bridge Lighting Replacement Project capital projects by transferring previously approved budget amounts of $190,000 from the completed Concrete Pole Replacement Phase II Project and $231,599 from the Citywide LED Replacement Project; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the aforesaid Budget Substitution in the amount of $421,599 for the 4014 Bond Issuance Cost and Pearl Street Decorative Bridge Lighting Replacement Project is approved, and the Budget Office is authorized to execute the necessary adjustments on behalf of the City. 7 CITY COMMISSION JUNE 21, 2022 91783 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. The Office of the Kent County Drain Commissioner has advised the City of Grand Rapids that, pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Michigan Drain Code, maintenance was needed at the Knapp’s Corner drain; and 2. The invoices from the Office of the Kent County Drain Commissioner for fiscal year 2022 were over the initial estimate of $225,000 for the above maintenance; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That additional expenditures for the City's share of costs for the Project be authorized in an amount not to exceed $118,000. Payments of invoices associated with this project shall be charged to Code No. 1010-533-3000- 8010. 91784 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. On May 24, 2022 (Proceeding No. 91729), the City Commission approved an agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation and authorized expenditures in connection with the project for the Reconstruction of César E. Chávez Avenue (formerly Grandville Avenue) from Beacon Street to Martin Luther King Jr. Street (formerly Franklin Street). 2. It is necessary to supplement the project budget for the Reconstruction of César E. Chávez Avenue from Beacon Street to Martin Luther King Jr. Street by transferring previously approved budget amounts of $1,622,350 from the Water System and Sewer System Funds Infrastructure Investment Project accounts; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the aforesaid Budget Substitution in the amount of $1,622,350 for the Reconstruction of César E. Chávez Avenue from Beacon Street to Martin Luther King Jr. Street be approved and the Budget Office is authorized to execute the transfer on behalf of the City. JUNE 21, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 8 91785 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. On August 10, 2021 (Proceeding No. 90996), the City Commission awarded a contract to Quantum Construction Company (Quantum), and authorized expenditures in connection with the project Improvements to Alger Ravine from 750' to 1400' East of Breton Ave at 200' South of Alger St. 2. On April 26, 2022 (Proceeding No. 91622), the City Commission approved an increase in expenditures in connection with the project Improvements to Alger Ravine from 750' to 1400' East of Breton Ave at 200' South of Alger St. 3. It is necessary to supplement the project budget for Improvements to Alger Ravine from 750' to 1400' East of Breton Ave at 200' South of Alger St by transferring previously approved budget amounts of $38,128 from a Capital Improvement Fund Project account; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the aforesaid Budget Substitution in the amount of $38,128 for Improvements to Alger Ravine from 750' to 1400' East of Breton Ave at 200' South of Alger St be approved and the Budget Office is authorized to execute the transfer on behalf of the City. 91786 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. 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. Neutron Holdings, Inc. One-year term contract with two, one-year renewal options for Mobile GR with Neutron Holdings, Inc. (dba Lime) as a single provider for continued shared micromobility service offerings for the City, including resident and visitor rentals of electric assist bicycles and stand-on electric scooters, for the annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $100,00.00; the estimated three-year total amount is $300,000.00. 2. McAlvey Merchant & Associates One-year term contract with two, one-year renewal options for lobbying and legislative representation at the State level for the Executive Office – Government & Legislative Affairs from McAlvey Merchant and Associates for the annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $60,000.00; the estimated three- year total amount is $180,000.00. 9 CITY COMMISSION JUNE 21, 2022 3. Light & Breuning, Inc. One-year term contract with two, one-year renewal options for “as-needed” parking access and revenue control (PARC) repair and support services for Mobile GR from Light & Breuning, Inc. for the annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $40,000.00; the estimated three-year total amount is $120,000.00. 4. Fluid Process Equipment One-year term contract with two, one-year renewal options for the purchase and delivery of various “as-needed” Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) Moyno pump parts for the Environmental Services Department from Fluid Process Equipment for the annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $50,000.00; the estimated three-year total amount is $150,000.00. 5. SeyferthPR Marketing and communications services for the Executive Office – Communications (in collaboration with the Participatory Budget Grand Rapids Steering Committee) from SeyferthPR for the “not-to-exceed” amount of $30,000.00. 6. Buildingeye, Inc. 36-month agreement for ongoing software hosting and subscription services, maintenance and support for the Development Center with Buildingeye, Inc. for a 36-month total “not-to-exceed” amount of $99,000.00. 7. ADS Environmental Services One-year term contract with two, one-year renewal options for a data-as-a- service (DaaS) agreement for flow monitoring in sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and rain gauges for the Environmental Services Department from ADS Environmental Services for an annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $580,000.00; the estimated three-year total amount is $1,740,000.00. 8. Insource Solutions Group, Inc. One-year term contract with two, one-year renewal options for Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) maintenance and support services to provide online tax tools, webhosting services for the Income Tax Department from InSource Solutions Group, Inc. (ISGI) for an annual “not- to-exceed” amount of $50,000.00; the estimated three-year total is $150,000.00. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to proceed with awards to the following vendors: 9. Opex Purchase and delivery of an Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) Opex FalconV+ Scanner unit with accessories, software, and annual maintenance for the Income Tax Department from Opex for an amount of $115,675.00. JUNE 21, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 10 10. Overhead Door Co. of GR One-time service installation, as per the terms and conditions of the existing as-needed services Agreement, for four (4) metal security overhead rolling doors from Overhead Door Company of GR for the amount of $90,774.00. An additional 10% contingency amount of $9,000.00 is also requested for any additional unforeseen circumstances or services that may arise during installation; if needed, the contingent amount would be applied as applicable, which would result in a total “not- to-exceed” amount of $99,774.00. 11. Berger Chevorlet, Inc. Cooperative purchase through the State of Michigan MiDEAL Contract #071-B7700177 for the purchase of a 2022 Chevy Tahoe for the Fleet Management Department from Berger Chevrolet Inc. for the amount of $39,482.00. 12. Wireless CCTV, LLC. Cooperative purchase through the utilization of GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MSA) #GS-07F-031DA is recommended for the purchase of three solar-powered camera trailers from Wireless CCTV, LLC for the total amount of $101,115.21. 13. Unmanned Vehicle Technologies Purchase and delivery of drones, accessories, licenses, training, and technical support services for the Fire Department from Unmanned Vehicle Technologies for the total amount of $22,956.00. 14. Bazen Electric Company Purchase and installation services, as per the existing maintenance Agreement, of new decorative arch lighting for the Pearl Street Bridge for the amount of $348,861.00. An additional 10% contingency amount of $35,000.00 is also requested for any additional unforeseen circumstances or services that may arise during installation; if needed, the contingent amount would be applied as applicable, which would result in a total “not- to-exceed” amount of $383,861.00. 15. CDW Corporation Purchase of sixteen (16) Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio units for the Mobile GR Department from CDW Corporation for the total amount of $24,971.68. 16. Siemens Mobility, Inc. Annual O.E.M. licensing and support services for the Tactics solution for Mobile GR from Siemens Mobility Inc. for a one-year term with two, one- year renewal options as follows: 11 CITY COMMISSION JUNE 21, 2022 Year 1 2022-23 $28,600.00 Year 2 2023-24 $30,250.00 Year 3 2024-25 $32,000.00 The three-year total amount is $90,850.00. 17. Johnson Controls US Holdings, Inc. Purchase and installation of a new Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) Simplex fire alarm panel and related components for Facilities Management from Johnson Controls US Holdings LLC (dba JCI Fire Protection) for the total amount of $115,844.00. The total amount requested is inclusive of the total quoted amount of $99,864.13, plus a 15% contingency amount for any additional unforeseen circumstances or services that may arise during installation. 18. AIS Construction Equipment Authorization for payment of invoices received from AIS Construction Equipment for Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) winter repairs completed to City Centennial emulsion truck #S6309 for the Public Works Department for the total amount of $10,318.18. 19. MacAllister Machinery, Inc. Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) parts and repair services of hydraulic valves and cylinders for a Caterpillar backhoe for the Fleet Management Department from MacAllister Machinery Inc. (dba MiCAT) for the amount of $19,618.32. 20. Systems Specialties Purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) Rotork Quadrant Worm Gearbox actuators for the Lake Filtration Plant from Systems Specialties for the total amount of $10,540.00. 21. AIS Construction Equipment Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) repairs for a broken transfer case on a JD loader #644J for the Fleet Management Department from AIS Construction Equipment for the total amount of $18,623.71. 22. Granicus, Inc. Contract transfer from OpenCities Inc. to Granicus Inc. for continued SaaS services at the terms & conditions of the original contract. D. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 91787 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. RESOLVED that the request to grant Arthur Rozzi Pyrotechnics, Inc. a Fireworks Discharge Permit to be used in conjunction with the GR Family Fireworks at the Gillette Bridge on Saturday, July 2, 2022 is approved, pending an inspection by the Fire Department. JUNE 21, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 12 91788 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. The City Commission, after due and legal notice to all interested parties, has duly met as a Board of Review for the purpose of reviewing Uptown Business Improvement District Special Assessment Roll Number 8766 prepared by the City Assessor; and 2. Uptown Business Improvement District Special Assessment Roll Number 8766 has been open to review before the City Assessor for the length of time required by Chapter 10 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Grand Rapids, the Charter of the City of Grand Rapids, and the laws of the State; and 3. The City Commission, acting as such Board of Review, has given opportunity to all persons interested in and affected by said Uptown Business Improvement District Special Assessment Roll Number 8766 to appear before said Board of Review, has carefully considered all objections and appeals made thereto; and 4. The City Commission is of the opinion that Uptown Business Improvement District Special Assessment Roll Number 8766, is in all respects fair, just and equitable; therefore RESOLVED: 1. The City Commission, sitting as a Board of Review, is satisfied with Uptown Business Improvement District Special Assessment Roll Number 8766, is of the opinion that said Uptown Business Improvement District Special Assessment Roll Number 8766 results in the assessments being levied in accordance with the benefits to be derived by such public improvements, and has caused and does hereby cause such determination to be entered upon its minutes; and 2. Uptown Business Improvement District Special Assessment Roll Number 8766, as prepared by the City Assessor and as reviewed by the City Commission, acting as a Board of Review, is hereby ratified and confirmed; and 3. Uptown Business Improvement District Special Assessment Roll Number 8766, with a certified copy of this resolution attached to it, shall be delivered by the City Clerk to the City Treasurer, with the warrant signed by the Mayor, commanding the City Treasurer to collect all special assessments and fees, interest and penalties thereon in a manner required by Chapter 10 of the City Ordinance Code; and 13 CITY COMMISSION JUNE 21, 2022 4. Said Uptown Business Improvement District Special Assessment Roll Number 8766 shall be billed on July 1, 2022 with the 2022 summer real property tax bills. The bills shall be due on August 1, 2022. In the event that any assessment shall not be paid by the due date, the assessment shall remain a lien upon said property and penalties shall thereafter be charged and added to said past due assessment as prescribed by state law. The entire assessment may be paid on or before August 1, 2022 without penalty. 91789 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS 1. Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc. (“DGRI”) will enter into Restated Services Agreements with (a) the City of Grand Rapids Downtown Development Authority (the “DDA”) to perform certain services on behalf of the DDA, (b) the Tax Increment Finance Authority of the City of Grand Rapids, a/k/a Monroe North Tax Increment Finance Authority (“MNTIFA”) to perform certain services on behalf of the MNTIFA and (c) the City of Grand Rapids (the “City”) on behalf of the Downtown Improvement District (the “DID”) to provide certain services on behalf of the DID and the DID Board; and 2. To assist and support DGRI in the performance of services pursuant to the Service Agreements, the City and DGRI have agreed to certain cooperative organizational and operational principals and the provisions of certain services by the City (the “City Services”) for a three-year term ending June 30, 2025. RESOLVED 1. That the Inter-Organizational Cooperation and Services Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the City and DGRI is approved and the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to execute the approved Agreement for and on behalf of the City upon approval as to form by the City Attorney. 2. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith shall be, and the same are, rescinded. 91790 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. RESOLVED, that renewal of the Restated Services Agreement (the “DID Restated Services Agreement”) with Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc. for a term of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025 related to the Downtown Improvement District (the “DID”) is approved and the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to execute such DID Services Agreement for and on behalf of the City in a form approved by the City Attorney. JUNE 21, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 14 91791 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. On March 7, 2017, the City Commission approved a Conditional Rezoning Agreement to rezone 2550 Eastern Avenue SE from MCN-LDR (Mid-20th Century Neighborhoods–Low-Density Residential) to SD-NOS (Special Districts–Neighborhood Office Service) with a Conditional Rezoning Agreement to facilitate construction of a one-story, +/-15,800 square foot medical office building and associated parking lot; and 2. The property was not subsequently redeveloped in accordance with the agreement; and 3. Pursuant to Section 5.12.11.M., the agreement is now considered void, and staff has initiated a rezoning to MCN-LDR (Mid-20th Century Neighborhoods–Low-Density Residential), the property’s original Zone District; and 4. The Planning Commission considered the rezoning at a public hearing on May 12, 2022, and unanimously recommended approval of the map amendment; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That in accordance with Title V, Section 10(b) [Compiler’s Paragraph 60(b)] of the Charter of the City of Grand Rapids, that the attached Summary of the Ordinance be published in the official City Commission Proceedings and in a newspaper of general circulation in the City, in lieu of publishing the full text of the Ordinance;, and 2. That the attached ordinance amending Map 50 of Chapter 61 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids shall be considered for adoption by the City Commission at its meeting of July 12, 2022. SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE 2022 – __ AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND MAP 50 OF CHAPTER 61 OF TITLE V OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS ENTITLED “ZONING ORDINANCE” The City of Grand Rapids is considering an amendment to Zoning Ordinance Map 50 of Chapter 61 of Title V of the City Code of Grand Rapids. The amendment would rezone 2550 Eastern Avenue SE from SD-NOS (Special Districts–Neighborhood Office Service) with a Conditional Rezoning Agreement to the MCN-LDR (Mid-20th Century Neighborhoods–Low-Density Residential) Zone District. The property has not been redeveloped in accordance with the conditional rezoning agreement and the agreement has expired. The rezoning is requested pursuant to Zoning Ordinance Section 5.12.11.M. 15 CITY COMMISSION JUNE 21, 2022 The proposed Zoning Ordinance map amendment is available at the City’s website at https://tinyurl.com/2550Eastern or at the Planning Department, 3rd Floor, 1120 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, during business hours until 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. The Planning Department may be contacted at (616)456-4100 or planning@grcity.us. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND MAP 50 OF CHAPTER 61 OF TITLE V OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS, THE “ZONING ORDINANCE” ORDINANCE NO. 2022 - ___ THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS DO ORDAIN: Section 1. That Map 50 of Chapter 61 of Title V of the City Code of Grand Rapids be amended to rezone 2550 Eastern Avenue SE from SD-NOS (Special Districts–Neighborhood Office Service) with a Conditional Rezoning Agreement to MCN-LDR (Mid-20th Century Neighborhoods–Low-Density Residential). The property is described as follows: 2550 Eastern Avenue SE (41-18-08-301-027) PART OF NW 1/4 SW 1/4 & PART OF VAC PORTION OF NEVADA ST /50 FT WIDE/ & PART MAYHEW-WOOD PLAT COM 1489.55 FT N 1D 48M 08S E ALONG W SEC LINE & 33.0 FT N 88D 11M 52S E FROM SW COR OF SEC TH N 1D 48M 08S W ALONG E LINE OF EASTERN AVE /66 FT WIDE/ 181.71 FT TH S 88D 20M 08S E 208.92 FT TO W LINE OF NEVADA ST /50 FT WIDE/ TH SELY 61.41 FT ALONG A 40 FT RAD CURVE TO LT /LONG CHORD BEARS S 44D 25M 27S E 55.55 FT/ TO S LINE OF NEVADA ST TH S 88D 20M 08S E 134.69 FT TO E LINE OF LOT 57 MAYHEW-WOOD PLAT TH S 1D 27M 58S W ALONG E LINES OF LOTS 57 & 56 237.09 FT TO N LINE OF MAYHEW WOOD DR /50 FT WIDE/ TH NWLY 180.51 FT ALONG A 1778 FT RAD CURVE TO RT /LONG CHORD BEARS N 84D 05M 15S W 180.43 FT/ TH NWLY 66.90 FT ALONG A 400 FT RAD CURVE TO RT /LONG CHORD BEARS N 76D 23M 16S W 66.82 FT/ TH NWLY 126.65 FT ALONG A 400 FT RAD CURVE TO LT /LONG CHORD BEARS N 80D 58M 29S W 126.12 FT/ TH N 1D 48M 08S W 50.98 FT TO BEG * SPLIT/COMBINED ON 04/07/2016 FROM 41-18-08-301-015, 41-18-08-301-021; SPLIT/COMBINED ON 12/05/2019 FROM 41-18-08-301-025; SPLIT/COMBINED ON 12/11/2019 FROM 41-18-08-301-025. 91792 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. The City Commission established a Planned Redevelopment District for the construction of the Celebration Village Planned Redevelopment District on June 14, 1999 (Ordinance No. 99-36); and JUNE 21, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 16 2. A Major Amendment to the Planned Redevelopment District is requested to facilitate the construction of two new buildings, one of which will house an urgent care facility; and 3. The Planning Commission considered the map amendment at a public hearing held on May 26, 2022 and unanimously recommended approval of the request; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That in accordance with Title V, Section 10(b) [Compiler’s Paragraph 60(b)] of the Charter of the City of Grand Rapids, that the attached Summary of the Ordinance be published in the official City Commission Proceedings and in a newspaper of general circulation in the City, in lieu of publishing the full text of the Ordinance; and 2. That the attached ordinance amending Map 8 of Chapter 61 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids shall be considered for adoption by the City Commission at its meeting of July 12, 2022. SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE 2022 – __ AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND MAP 8 OF CHAPTER 61 OF TITLE V OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS ENTITLED “ZONING ORDINANCE” The City of Grand Rapids is considering a major amendment to the Celebration Planned Redevelopment District, Map 8 of Chapter 61 of Title V of the City Code of Grand Rapids. The amendment would result in the redevelopment of the former Chili’s restaurant site at 2135 East Beltline Avenue NE with two new buildings, one of which would house an urgent care facility. The proposed Zoning Ordinance map amendment is available at the City’s website at https://tinyurl.com/2135EBL or at the Planning Department, 3rd Floor, 1120 Monroe Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, during business hours until 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. The Planning Department may be contacted at (616)456-4100 or planning@grcity.us. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND MAP 8 OF CHAPTER 61 OF TITLE V OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS, THE “ZONING ORDINANCE” ORDINANCE NO. 2022 - ____ THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS DO ORDAIN: Section 1. That Map 8 of Chapter 61 of Title V of the City Code of Grand Rapids be amended to approve a Major Amendment to the Celebration Village SD-PRD (Special Districts–Planned Redevelopment District) to redevelop 2135 East Beltline Avenue NE with two new buildings, one of which would house an urgent care facility. 17 CITY COMMISSION JUNE 21, 2022 The subject property can be described as follows: Parcel Number: 41-14-10-477-08 Property Address: 2135 East Beltline Avenue NE Description: 411410477008 UNIT 8 * MAIN STREET SITE CONDOMINIUMS KENT COUNTY CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PLAN NO.603 LIBER 6415 PAGE 99 AS AMENDED BY LIBER 6742 PAGE 1134 & AS AMENDED BY INSTRUMENT NO. 20031016-0211066 & AS AMENDED BY INSTRUMENT NO. 20080609-0053973 Section 2. As provided in Section 5.12.14.F. of the Zoning Ordinance, that the following provisions are an integral part of this Ordinance: 1. That the application and plans submitted by the applicant and signed, dated and stamped by the Planning Director, shall constitute the approved plans, except if plan elements do not meet ordinance requirements and/or as amended below. 2. That the use shall operate according to the application and per testimony as recorded in the Planning Commission minutes. 3. That this approval does not include any proposed signs, and any future signs shall be subject to the requirements of Article 15 of the ordinance and permits received prior to installation. 4. That a Land Use Development Services (LUDS) permit, building permit, and all other required permits be obtained from the City of Grand Rapids prior to construction, demolition, or operation. 5. That the proposed use will comply with all other applicable City ordinances and policies and all State laws. 6. That this approval shall take effect upon City Commission Approval. 91793 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS, pursuant to and consistent with City Commission Policy 900-44, the City wishes to acquire up to seven (7) 2022 tax foreclosed properties; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the Grand Rapids City Commission has determined the acquisition by the City of Grand Rapids of up to seven Kent County 2022 tax foreclosed properties constitutes a public purpose in connection with its obligation to provide for the health, safety and welfare of the community; and JUNE 21, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 18 2. That staff is authorized to take all actions necessary to acquire from the Kent County Treasurer the property located in the City and legally described as (the “Property”): 1125 Alpine Avenue NW, Parcel No. 41-13-23-229-029 Minimum Bid: $9,466.25 Property Fees and Taxes: $20,029 Total Amount: $29,495.25 LOT 17 BLK 1* GELOCK & VAN BREE’S ADDITION 854 First Street NW, Parcel No. 41-13-23-481-004 Minimum Bid: $6,421.01 Property Fees and Taxes: $3,671.67 Total Amount: $10,092.68 W 42 FT OF LOT 50* K S PETTIPONE’S ADDITION 914 Sherman Street SE, Parcel No. 41-14-32-151-021 Minimum Bid: $6,429.01 Property Fees and Taxes: $1,624.09 Total Amount: $8,053.10 N 78 FT OF LOT 2* DOLBEE’S FIRST DUNHAM FARM ADDITION 871 Martin Luther King Jr. SE, Parcel No. 41-14-32-154-035 Minimum Bid: $2,040.95 Property Fees and Taxes: $165.33 Total Amount: $2,206.28 LOT 557* DORAN’S ASSESSOR’S PLAT NO 17 831 Hall Street SE, Parcel No. 41-14-32-357-022 Minimum Bid: $20,224.03 Property Fees and Taxes: $6,410.65 Total Amount: $26,634.68 E 20 FT OF LOT 11 BLK 1 & W 15 FT OF LOT 14 BLK 1* JOHN T MILLER’S ADDITION 1624 Lafayette Avenue SE, Parcel No. 41-18-06-326-016 Minimum Bid: $7,999.70 Property Fees and Taxes: $4,731.59 Total Amount: $12,731.29 N 35 FT OF LOTS 64 & 65* JED MINER’S ADDITION 3. That the acquisition costs due to the Kent County Treasurer for all taxes, fines and fees paid by the Kent County Treasurer totaling not more than $54,639.14 shall be paid from the Property Management Fund; and 4. That payment of other outstanding property related taxes, fines and fees totaling not more than $36,751.95 will be paid from the Property Management Fund; and 19 CITY COMMISSION JUNE 21, 2022 5. That the Property shall subsequently be conveyed to the State Land Bank Authority for the consideration of $1.00 subject to the terms and conditions of the Land Banking Agreement between the State Land Bank Authority and the City to assist the City in accomplishing the public purpose; and 6. That staff is also authorized to take all actions necessary to acquire, for addition to the City’s parkland inventory, from the Kent County Treasurer the property located in the City and legally described as (the “Park Property”): 731 Coldbrook Street NE, Parcel No. 41-14-19-233-008 Minimum Bid: $2,059 OR Fair Market Value: $4,800 Property Fees and Taxes: $119.62 Total Amount: not less than $2,177.81 nor more than $4,919.62 LOT 21* BOUCHARD ADDITION 7. That the acquisition costs due to the Kent County Treasurer for all taxes, fines and fees paid by the Kent County Treasurer totaling not more than $4,919.62 shall be paid by the Parks Department (4010-751-9000 – 401020022); and 8. That the City will not acquire any tax foreclosed property not included in this resolution and described above; and 9. That upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor is authorized to sign one or more Quit Claim Deeds conveying the Property to the State Land Bank Authority. 91794 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: On May 10, 2022, the City Commission established the Downtown Improvement District Special Assessment Roll 8768 as a one-year assessment. On July 12, 2022, the City Commission will sit as Board of Review to hear appeals on the Downtown Improvement District Special Assessment Roll 8768. The Special Assessment Roll will be available in the City Assessor’s Office in City Hall for ten business days, beginning on June 13, 2022. Property owners affected may file a written appeal at any time up to the adjournment of the July 12th City Commission meeting. RESOLVED: That the City Commission will sit as Board of Review on July 12, 2022, to hear appeals on the Downtown Improvement District Special Assessment Roll 8768. JUNE 21, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 20 91795 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. RESOLVED: 1. That the application of 644 Bridge Street, LLC for an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate for property located at 644 Bridge Street 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, July 12, 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 644 Bridge Street, LLC to approve an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate for property located at 644 Bridge Street 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. 91796 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. The City Commission previously approved the Brownfield Plan (the "Plan") of the City of Grand Rapids Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (the "Authority") December 22, 1998, pursuant to the Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act, Act 381 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1996, as amended, MCL 125.2651 et seq.; and 2. The Authority has pursuant to Act 381 approved and recommended a revised amendment of the Plan for the 900 Cesar E. Chavez Redevelopment Project (the "Project") identified therein (the "Revised Amendment"); and 3. Before considering approval of the Revised Amendment the City Commission must hold a public hearing in accordance with Act 381. RESOLVED: 1. That a public hearing be held to consider the Revised Amendment to the Plan of the Authority; and 21 CITY COMMISSION JUNE 21, 2022 2. That the public hearing be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Chambers on the 9th Floor of the City Hall, 300 Monroe Avenue, N.W., in the City; and 3. That the City Clerk give or cause to be given public notice of the hearing in accordance with Act 381; and 4. That, in accordance with the provisions of Act 381, the City Clerk give or cause to be given notice of the public hearing to each of the taxing jurisdictions that levy taxes on property included in the Project subject to capture under Act 381; and 5. That a copy of the Revised Amendment be held in the Economic Development Office of the City located on the 9th Floor of City Hall, 300 Monroe Avenue, N.W., in the City for public examination and inspection; and 6. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith shall be and the same are hereby rescinded. 91797 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. The City Commission previously approved the Brownfield Plan (the "Plan") of the City of Grand Rapids Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (the "Authority") December 22, 1998, pursuant to the Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act, Act 381 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1996, as amended, MCL 125.2651 et seq.; and 2. The Authority has pursuant to Act 381 approved and recommended an amendment of the Plan for the Dwelling Place Regional Community Land Trust Redevelopment Project (the "Project") identified therein (the "Amendment"); and 3. Before considering approval of the Amendment the City Commission must hold a public hearing in accordance with Act 381. RESOLVED: 1. That a public hearing be held to consider the Amendment to the Plan of the Authority; and 2. That the public hearing be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Chambers on the 9th Floor of the City Hall, 300 Monroe Avenue, N.W., in the City; and 3. That the City Clerk give or cause to be given public notice of the hearing in accordance with Act 381; and JUNE 21, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 22 4. That, in accordance with the provisions of Act 381, the City Clerk give or cause to be given notice of the public hearing to each of the taxing jurisdictions that levy taxes on property included in the Project subject to capture under Act 381; and 5. That a copy of the Amendment be held in the Economic Development Office of the City located on the 9th Floor of City Hall, 300 Monroe Avenue, N.W., in the City for public examination and inspection; and 6. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith shall be and the same are hereby rescinded. 91798 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. The City Commission previously approved the Brownfield Plan (the "Plan") of the City of Grand Rapids Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (the "Authority") December 22, 1998, pursuant to the Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act, Act 381 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1996, as amended, MCL 125.2651 et seq. 2. The Authority has pursuant to Act 381 approved and recommended an amendment of the Plan for the Academy Manor project (the "Project") identified therein (the "Amendment"). 3. Before considering approval of the Amendment the City Commission must hold a public hearing in accordance with Act 381. RESOLVED: 1. That a public hearing be held to consider the Amendment to the Plan of the Authority. 2. That the public hearing be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Chambers on the 9th Floor of the City Hall, 300 Monroe Avenue, N.W., in the City. 3. That the City Clerk give or cause to be given public notice of the hearing in accordance with Act 381. 4. That, in accordance with the provisions of Act 381, the City Clerk give or cause to be given notice of the public hearing to each of the taxing jurisdictions that levy taxes on property included in the Project subject to capture under Act 381. 5. That a copy of the Amendment be held in the Economic Development Office of the City located on the 9th Floor of City Hall, 300 Monroe Avenue, N.W., in the City for public examination and inspection. 23 CITY COMMISSION JUNE 21, 2022 6. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith shall be and the same are hereby rescinded. 91799 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. On August 15, 2017, (Proceeding No. 86965), the City authorized expenditures and approved a Professional Services Agreement (the “Agreement”) with The Christman Company for the following project: Biodigestion with Combined Heat and Power at the Water Resource Recovery Facility (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”); and 2. On November 28, 2017 (Proceeding No. 87226), the City increased the amount of permitted Project expenditures; and 3. On March 6, 2018 (Proceeding No. 87501) the City again increased the amount of permitted Project expenditures; and 4. On October 23, 2018 (Proceeding No. 88249), the City again increased the amount of permitted Project expenditures; and 5. On August 27, 2019 (Proceeding No. 89127), the City established a GMP with Christman; and 6. On March 23, 2021 (Proceeding No. 90652), the City extended the completion schedule; and 7. It is necessary to increase the scope of work and authorize expenditures for the aforesaid agreement; and 8. It is necessary to approve an amendment to the Agreement (the “Amendment”) to address the Project schedule;, therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the scope of work for the agreement with Christman, be increased at a cost of $1,079,959 with total expenditures not to exceed $58,582,552 which includes the costs of the professional services agreement, testing/printing/permits, engineering/inspection/ administration, and contingencies. Said amount to be charged to the applicable codes currently defined as Code No. 5902-527-9000-9880-590217125. 2. That the aforesaid agreement shall be extended for a final completion date of December 31, 2023. 3. That the City Engineer or his designee is hereby authorized to execute the necessary change order to the aforesaid agreement with Christman. JUNE 21, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 24 4. That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make payment, in amounts and to said payees, as the City Engineer or his designee requests in connection with the Project. 5. That the City of Grand Rapids, pursuant to Section 1.150-2 of the Treasury Regulations promulgated pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, declares its intent to reimburse itself the costs of the Project and other related costs in an amount “not-to-exceed” $1,295,959 (Sewer 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. 91800 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS, bids were received on May 17, 2022 for the following project: Reconstruction of Norwich Avenue from Curve Street to Hayden Street (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) and Nagel Construction, Inc. (Nagel) submitted a bid of $2,091,716.00 for which the engineer’s estimate, prepared by Fisheck, Thompson, Carr, and Huber, Inc. (Fishbeck), is $2,065,180.00; 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 $2,828,970 which includes the costs of the construction contract, previously authorized design phase services by Fishbeck, construction phase services including inspection by Fishbeck, public information program, traffic safety and street lighting force account work, administration, and contingencies. Said amount of $2,828,970 to be charged to the applicable codes currently defined as follows: $1,293,840 to Code No. 5916-536-9000-9880-591621025, $1,209,975 to Code No. 5902-527-9000-9880-590221025, and $325,155 to the applicable Vital Streets 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. 4. 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, 25 CITY COMMISSION JUNE 21, 2022 as amended, declares its intent to reimburse itself the costs of the Project and other related costs in an amount “not-to-exceed” $1,293,840 (Water System Fund) through the issuance of tax-exempt bonds. 5. 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. 91801 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. The Grand Valley Metropolitan Council annually provides a Pavement Condition Survey for members and members may elect, at their cost, to have their local streets surveyed as well; and 2. The City of Grand Rapids has requested that their local streets be surveyed in 2022 and will be requesting the local streets to be surveyed in 2023 and it is necessary to authorize expenditures in connection therewith; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That total expenditures for the City of Grand Rapids for the Pavement Condition Survey for 2022 and 2023 be authorized in an amount “not-to- exceed” $30,000 which includes the City’s share of the survey costs. Said amount of $30,000 to be charged to the applicable Vital Streets Codes. 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. 91802 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS, bids were received on May 17, 2022 for the following project: Emergency Generator Replacement at Various Fire Stations. (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) and Hillard Electric, Inc. (Hillard) submitted a bid of $1,156,815 for which the engineer’s estimate, prepared by Geotech, Inc. (Geotech), is $604,508; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the bid of Hillard 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. JUNE 21, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 26 2. That total expenditures for the Project be authorized in an amount not to exceed $1,363,740 which includes the costs of the construction contract, previously authorized design phase services by Geotech, construction phase services including inspection by Geotech, administration, and contingencies. Said amount of $1,363,740 to be charged to the applicable codes currently defined as follows: $337,465.18 to Code No. 2732-336- 7000-9760-FEMA19-F19AFG2 and $1,026,274.82 to the applicable Capital Improvement 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. 91803 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS, it is necessary to approve a Financing Agreement for the design for public water main facilities in connection with Water Main in O'Brien Road, Four Mile Road, and Leonard Street (Walker Water Main Looping Project); therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the aforesaid Financing Agreement between the City of Grand Rapids and the City of Walker in an amount “not-to-exceed” $125,000 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. 91804 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS, bids were received on May 19, 2022 for the following project: Installation of Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements at Various Locations (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) and Nagel Construction, Inc. (Nagel) submitted a bid of $725,952 for which the engineer’s estimate, prepared by Hubble Roth & Clark, Inc. (HRC), is $690,131; 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” $974,000 which includes the costs of the construction contract, construction phase services including inspection by HRC, engineering administration, and contingencies. Said amount of $974,000 to be charged 27 CITY COMMISSION JUNE 21, 2022 to the applicable codes currently defined as follows: $566,828 to Code Nos. 5141-546-9000-9880-514117097 / 5141-546-9000-9880-514119077 and $407,172 to the applicable DDA Codes. 3. That the City hereby approves the authorization of Downtown Development Authority funds for its share of costs for the Project as referenced in Paragraph 2. 4. That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make payment, in amounts and to said payees, as the City Engineer or his designee requests in connection with the Project. 91805 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS, bids were received on May 10, 2022 for the following project: Structural Repairs to LaGrave Fire Station (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) and McGraw Construction, Inc. (McGraw) submitted a bid of $354,960 for which the engineer’s estimate, prepared by Century A&E Corporation (CAE), is $271,000; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the bid of McGraw 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” $449,330 which includes the costs of the construction contract, previously authorized design phase services by CAE, construction phase services including inspection by CAE, administration, and contingencies. Said amount of $449,330 to be charged to Code No. 4010-265-9000-9750- 401022010. 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. 91806 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS, bids were received on June 7, 2022 for the following project: Replacement of Lead Service Lines at Various Locations – Contract 2022-1 (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) JUNE 21, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 28 and SWT Excavating, Inc. (SWT) submitted a bid of $2,414,625.65 for which the engineer’s estimate is $2,567,025; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the City of Grand Rapids tentatively awards the construction contract for the Project to SWT, contingent upon successful financial arrangements with the Michigan Finance Authority (MFA) through the State Revolving Fund Program. 2. That the bid of SWT be accepted and that, upon completion of financing with MFA and upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor is authorized to execute a contract with SWT in the amount of $2,414,625.65 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 $2,943,100 which includes the costs of the construction contract, public information program, testing, engineering/inspection/administration, and contingencies. Said amount of $2,943,100 to be charged to the applicable Water System Codes. 5. That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make payment, in amounts and to said payees, as the City Engineer or his designee requests in connection with the Project. 6. That the City of Grand Rapids, pursuant to Section 1.150-2 of the Treasury Regulations promulgated pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, declares its intent to reimburse itself the costs of the Project and other related costs in an amount not to exceed $2,943,100 (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. 91807 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. On June 15, 2021 (Proceeding No. 90883), the City awarded contracts on an as-needed basis to Diversco Construction Company, Inc., Dykema Excavators, Inc., Lodestar Construction, Inc., Nagel Construction, Inc., and Wyoming Excavators, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as the “Contractors”); for the following project: 29 CITY COMMISSION JUNE 21, 2022 Utility Improvements at Various Locations – Contract 2021 (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”). 2. The contract documents for the Project included provisions for the City, at its option, to extend each contract for an additional period of time contingent upon successful negotiations with the contractors. 3. The City now desires to extend the contracts with the Contractors to June 30, 2023 and each firm has agreed to said extension at no increase to its firm’s prices for the period of this extension. 4. The City desires to increase the amount of expenditures authorized for projects associated with the aforesaid contracts; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the extension of the contracts for the Project are hereby approved for an additional period of time to June 30, 2023 at no increase to unit prices. 2. That total expenditures for the project are hereby increased in an amount of $950,000 and will be charged to the appropriate budgets for which these services are required. Said amount of $950,000 include costs for construction, engineering/inspection, consultant services, testing and administration. 3. That the City Engineer or his designee is hereby authorized to execute the necessary change orders for the extension of the aforesaid contracts as referenced herein. 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. 91808 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS, bids were received on June 7, 2022 for the following project: Pressure Reducing Valve Replacement in West Regulated and Alger Pressure Districts (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) and Diversco Construction Company, Inc. (Diversco) submitted a bid of $1,111,681.50 for which the engineer’s estimate, prepared by Tetra Tech of Michigan, Inc. (Tetra Tech), is $885,522; therefore JUNE 21, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 30 RESOLVED: 1. That the bid of Diversco be accepted and that, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract documents for the Project on behalf of the City. 2. That total expenditures for the Project be authorized in an amount “not-to- exceed” $1,586,400 which includes the costs of the construction contract, previously authorized design phase services by Tetra Tech, construction phase services including inspection by Tetra Tech, public information program, Consumers Energy Fee, materials/equipment, administration, and contingencies. Said amount to be charged to Code No. 5911-536- 9000-9880-591122034. 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. 91809 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. The City has initiated the vacation of Williams Street from 148 feet Northwesterly of Market Avenue to Market Avenue described as: Public Right-of-Way to be Vacated Approximate property address: 237 Market Ave. SW All that part of Williams Street (60 feet wide) from 148 feet Northwesterly of Market Avenue (width varies) to Market Avenue, Ellsworth's Addition, City of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 25, Kent County Register of Deeds. Containing 8,880 square feet, more or less; and 2. The Circuit Court for the County of Kent in a March 19, 1982 judgment, recorded in the Kent County Register of Deeds at Liber 2375, Page 792, ordered, adjudged, and decreed that certain therein described portions of Bartlett Street and Williams Street are vacated as public streets; and 3. The Common Council for the City of Grand Rapids in a December 5, 1904 resolution, recorded in the Kent County Register of Deeds at Misc. Liber 29, Page 376, declared that certain therein described portions of Goodrich Street are vacated as a public street; and 4. There may be a question of irregularities, reservations, easements or other matters in the proceedings occasioning the vacation of Bartlett Street and Williams Street Northwest of the "Compromise Line" 148 feet Northwesterly of Market Avenue; and 31 CITY COMMISSION JUNE 21, 2022 5. Goodrich Street, Bartlett Street, and Williams Street are not in physical existence Northwest of the Compromise Line; and 6. The City desires confirmation by the Circuit Court for the County of Kent that any extensions of Goodrich Street, Bartlett Street, and Williams Street as may be platted Northwest of the Compromise Line are not in existence and do not extend beyond the Compromise Line; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That all reports of all interested parties being favorable, the City Commission hereby initiates and consents to the aforesaid vacation of Williams Street from 148 feet Northwesterly of Market Avenue to Market Avenue subject to the following conditions; and 2. That the City preserves utility easements for existing and future utilities over the entire area to be vacated unless said utilities are abandoned or relocated; and 3. That easements are provided to Consumers Energy Company, Michigan Consolidated Gas Company, AT&T, and Comcast, as necessary, for existing and future facilities in the area to be vacated, unless said utilities are abandoned or relocated. Said easements shall be subservient to the City of Grand Rapids' interests with respect to the operation, use, maintenance, repair, replacement, improvement, or enlargement of any existing City underground utilities; and 4. That all of Goodrich Street and Bartlett Street lying Northwesterly of Market Avenue and all that portion of Williams Street lying Northwesterly of a line 148 feet Northwesterly of Market Avenue are hereby confirmed to be previously vacated as recorded in Misc. Liber 29, Page 376 and Liber 2375, Page 792, Kent County Register of Deeds; and 5. That the City’s special legal counsel will undertake and complete the Circuit Court action; and 6. That, as required by law, the City will cause to be completed an amended plat of the area affected conforming to the State of Michigan requirements; and 7. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to record a copy of this resolution with the Kent County Register of Deeds and to send a copy to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, or its successor agency. 91810 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS, bids were received on June 2, 2022 for the following project: JUNE 21, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 32 South Elevator Installation at Government Center Parking Ramp (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) and McGraw Construction, Inc. (McGraw) submitted a bid of $1,102,675 for which the engineer’s estimate, prepared by Progressive AE, Inc. (PAE), is $848,000; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the bid of McGraw be accepted and that, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract documents for the Project on behalf of the City. 2. That total expenditures for the Project be authorized in an amount “not-to- exceed” $1,452,910 which includes the costs of the construction contract, previously authorized design phase services by PAE, construction phase services including inspection by PAE, testing, administration, and contingencies. Said amount of $1,452,910 to be charged to the applicable codes currently defined as follows: $1,452,910 to Code No. 5141-546- 9000-9880-514122058G. 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. 91811 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. On July 24, 2018 (Proceeding No. 87968), the City awarded a contract Triangle Associates, Inc. (Triangle) for the following project: Pretreatment System Improvements at the Lake Michigan Filtration Plant (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”); and 2. It is necessary to increase the scope of work and authorize expenditures for the aforesaid contract; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the scope of work for the contract with Triangle, be increased at a cost of $1,488,005 with total expenditures “not-to-exceed” $17,696,390 which includes the costs of the construction contract, previously authorized design phase services by Fishbeck, construction phase services including inspection by Fishbeck, testing, administration, and contingencies. Said amount of $17,696,390 to be charged to the applicable codes currently defined as follows: $17,696,390 to Code No. 5916-536-9000-9880- 591617045. 33 CITY COMMISSION JUNE 21, 2022 2. That the City Engineer or his designee is hereby authorized to execute the necessary change order to the aforesaid contract with Triangle. 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. 4. 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” $17,696,390 (Water System Fund) through the issuance of tax-exempt bonds. 5. 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. 91812 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. It is necessary to enter into an agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation for the following project: Reconstruction of Ottawa Avenue from Newberry Street to Mason Street and from Walbridge Street (Vacated) to Coldbrook Street (MDOT Contract No. 22-5270) (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. 2. That expenditures for the local share of costs and advancement of federal funds for the Project be authorized in an amount “not-to-exceed” $2,374,823, which includes the costs of the construction contract, previously authorized design phase services by Williams & Works, Inc. (W&W), construction phase services including inspection by W&W, traffic safety and street lighting force account work/public information program, administration, and contingencies. Said amount of $2,374,823 to be charged to the applicable codes currently defined as follows: $493,195 to Code No. 5901-527-9000-9880-590121047, $630,820 to Code No. 5911- 536-9000-9880-591121047, and $858,701 to the applicable Vital Streets Codes. Also, advancement of federal funds in the amount of $392,107 to be charged as follows: $50,550 to Code No. 5902-527-9000-9880- JUNE 21, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 34 590221047G, $35,800 to Code No. 5912-536-9000-9880-591221047G, and $305,757 to Code No. 4090-449-9000-9880-409021047G. 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. 91813 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. It is necessary to enter into an agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation and to authorize expenditures in connection with for the following project: Resurfacing of 29th Street from Breton Road to East City Limits and Butterworth Street from O’Brien Road to Marion Avenue and Division Avenue from Quigley Boulevard to Cottage Grove Street (MDOT Contract No. 22-5254 (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. 2. That expenditures for the local share of costs for the Project be authorized in an amount not to exceed $1,684,500, which includes the costs of the construction contract, previously authorized design phase services by Spalding DeDecker Associates, Inc. (Spalding), construction phase services including inspection by Spalding, traffic safety and street lighting force account work/public information program, administration, and contingencies. Said amount of $1,684,500 to be charged to the applicable Vital Streets 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. 35 CITY COMMISSION JUNE 21, 2022 E. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 91814 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. The State of Michigan has provided for the issuance of additional Liquor Licenses within the Downtown Development Area (DDA), as authorized by Public Act 501 of 2006 (MCL 436.1521a(1)(b)); and 2. Nonla Burger, LLC, at 449 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, Kent County, has submitted an application for a license under Section 521a(1)(b) of the Act; and 3. Nonla Burger, LLC, has supplied information with their application which supports the required stipulations of the Act; and 4. The City Assessor has submitted an affidavit stating the total amount of public and private investment in real and personal property within the Downtown Development Area is in excess of $200,000 over the preceding five (5) year time period; and 5. The Downtown Development Area Board adopted a resolution on June 8, 2022, recommending approval of the issuance of a new Class C redevelopment area liquor license, at 449 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, Kent County, above all others; therefore RESOLVED that the request from Nonla Burger, LLC, located at 449 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, Kent County for a new Class C redevelopment area liquor license pursuant to Public Act 501 of 2006 (MCL 436.1521a(1)(b)) be approved above others. 91815 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. RESOLVED: 1. That the City Commission Policy 900-63 entitled “Disposal of City Owned Real Property” is approved as presented at this meeting; and 2. That City Commission Policy 900-22 entitled “Disposal of City of Grand Rapids Owned Residential Property” is hereby rescinded; and 3. That City Commission Policy 900-27 entitled “Good Faith Deposits on Bid Proposals” is hereby rescinded; and 4. City Commission Policy 900-41 entitled “Disposal of City of Grand Rapids Owned Non-Residential Property” is hereby rescinded; and 5. That all resolutions or parts or resolutions insofar as they conflict with this resolution are hereby rescinded. JUNE 21, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 36 91816 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. The City controls sixty (60) residential properties (the “Property”) located within the City which are suitable for development or redevelopment for housing; and 2. The City Commission has identified (i) affordable housing and (ii) homeownership as priorities for the Property; and 3. The City Commission acknowledges (i) the need for housing in the City of Grand Rapids at all price points and (ii) the limitations on financing affordable housing projects for all of the Property; and 4. The City Commission has determined that an incremental approach to disposing of the Property will achieve its priorities and increase opportunities for housing development and homeownership in the City; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That twenty-five (25) parcels as identified in the table below be made available for sale according to the provisions of Section 6(b)(iii)(3) of City Commission Policy 900-63 (the “Policy) no later than July 31, 2022; and Address Parcel Number 220 Delaware SE 41-14-31-376-018 312 Martin Luther King Jr. SE 41-14-31-330-020 816 Ringuette Pl SE 41-14-31-301-017 42 Burton St SW 41-17-12-227-008 1201 Cass Ave SE 41-18-06-126-031 810 Ringuette Pl SE 41-14-31-301-015 24 Martin Luther King Jr. SE 41-14-31-301-011 716 Cornwall SE 41-14-31-160-008 500 Umatilla SE 41-14-31-457-018 710 Cornwall SE 41-14-31-160-031 1211 Cass Ave SE 41-18-06-126-031 736 Lafayette SE 41-14-31-182-012 1717 Alto Ave SE 41-18-05-331-013 741 Alexander SE 41-14-31-433-054 722 Alexander SE 41-14-31-476-028 720 Crosby St NW 41-13-13-357-002 830 Hall St SE 41-18-05-101-008 1152 Madison SE 41-14-31-455-005 1018 Prospect SE 41-14-31-379-005 762 North Ave NE 41-14-19-401-005 37 CITY COMMISSION JUNE 21, 2022 1139 Lafayette SE 41-14-31-381-032 1439 Grooters St SE 41-18-20-227-023 2016 Towner Ave SW 41-17-12-130-024 27 Eola St SE 41-18-07-352-022 108 Withey St SE 41-17-12-279-009 2. That pursuant to the Policy the City will prioritize affordable housing and homeownership projects over those projects that are not affordable or that provide rental housing for the properties listed above; and 3. That the thirty-five (35) properties listed below will be reserved for qualified non-profit housing developers for affordable housing projects with a priority for homeownership, consistent with Section 6(b)(iii)(1), for an additional six months from July 31, 2022; and Address Parcel Number 706 Alexander St SE 41-14-31-476-016 706 Delaware SE 41-14-31-433-018 1842 Collins SE 41-18-06-377-014 2036 Saint Charles SW 41-17-12-129-020 840 Sherman SE 41-14-32-151-009 269 Garfield Ave SW 41-13-26-379-034 749 Sherman SE 41-14-31-234-030 1230 Second St. NW 41-13-23-379-001 1825 Darwin Ave SW 41-17-01-453-024 1738 Steele Ave SW 41-17-01-327-002 957 Kalamazoo Ave SE 41-14-32-308-031 1648 College Ave SE 41-18-06-403-004 1404 Madison SE 41-18-06-251-003 1135 Cromwell SE 41-14-32-358-010 935 Kalamazoo Ave SE 41-14-32-308-026 754 Cutler SW 41-14-31-457-018 638 Oakland SW 41-13-36-180-001 1036 Eastern SE 41-14-32-351-008 1352 Eastern SE 41-18-05-108-027 19 Quimby St NE 41-12-18-305-007 223 Montgomery SE 41-18-06-326-010 828 Humbolt St SE 41-14-32-357-013 817 Hancock SE 41-18-05-101-014 812 Kalamazoo Ave SE 41-14-32-303-003 1720 Martin Ave SE 41-18-07-353-022 219 Montgomery St SE 41-18-06-326-009 741 Evergreen St SE 41-18-06-279-017 609 Lincoln Ave NW 41-12-23-411-007 546 Neland Ave SE 41-14-32-133-002 JUNE 21, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 38 1447 Blaine SE 41-18-05-154-023 1035 Cooper SE 41-14-32-378-024 943 Dunham SE 41-14-32-176-018 1301 Logan SE 41-14-31-204-017 1015 Thomas SE 41-14-32-178-029 1030 Helen St NE 41-14-29-181-011 4. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions insofar as they conflict with this resolution are hereby rescinded. 91817 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. RESOLVED that: An Agreement between the City of Grand Rapids and The Crime Scene Technicians/Latent Print Examiners concerning stipend pay, bereavement, and term and wage, is hereby approved for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025, consistent with the understanding of the parties to reflect the tentative agreement as follows: 1. The City agrees to pay a 3% annual stipend to Crime Scene Technicians who have attained the "Certified Crime Scene Investigator" certification through the International Association for Identification (IAI). Additionally, the City agrees to increase the 3% stipend in Article 41, Section 3 to 5% for the Latent Print Examiners. 2. The City agrees to expand the bereavement benefit to include aunts and uncles and agrees to the proposal to add a third day 3. The City agrees to a three-year term collective bargaining agreement with wage increases of 4.0%, 3.0%, and 2.0%. FURTHER RESOLVED that: 1. Upon reduction of said understanding to an Agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney, the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute the same on behalf of the City; and 2. The City Commission shall consider and act upon the Salary Ordinance amendments necessary in order to effectuate this labor agreement. 39 CITY COMMISSION JUNE 21, 2022 ORDINANCES 91818 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Reppart. Yeas: Bliss, O’Connor, Jones, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody Absent: Senita Lenear AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3 OF SALARY ORDINANCE 2019-68 ORDINANCE NO. 2022 - 14 THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS DO ORDAIN: Section 1. That Section 3 of Salary Ordinance 2019-68, be amended to read as follows: “Section 3. The following 61st District Court G.R.E.I.U. classifications shall be paid within the range listed opposite the Class title: Class Class Title Range E01 Clerk Typist 04E E02 Urinalysis Technician 01E E03 Urinalysis Laboratory Manager 18E E06 Judicial Clerk 14E E08 Acting Court Recorder 14E E10 Court Recorder 18E E11 Court Operator 16E E12 Lead Work Crew Supervisor 17E E15 Work Crew Supervisor 16E E16 Court Collections Officer 16E E18 Deputy Court Clerk Specialist 13E E19 Customer Service Representative 13E E20 Deputy Court Clerk I 09E E21 Deputy Court Clerk II 12E E22 Deputy Court Clerk III 14E E23 Deputy Court Clerk 12E E24 Deputy Court Clerk IV 18E E25 Lead Work Assignment Clerk 15E E27 Court Compliance Officer 16E” Section 2. That all Ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed. JUNE 21, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 40 91819 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: O’Connor. Yeas: Bliss, O’Connor, Jones, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody Absent: Senita Lenear AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3 OF SALARY ORDINANCE 2019-51 ORDINANCE NO. 2022 - 15 THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS DO ORDAIN: Section 1. That Section 3 of Salary Ordinance 2019-51 be amended to read as follows: “Section 3. The following 61st District Court classifications shall be paid in accordance with the provisions of Section 1 and Section 2 inclusive. D01 Court Administrator/Clerk 14S D02 Deputy Court Administrator 11S D05 Eviction Prevention Holistic Facilitator 08S D17 Magistrate 08S D25 Law-Trained Magistrate 10S” Section 2. That all Ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed.” 91820 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. Yeas: Bliss, O’Connor, Jones, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody Absent: Senita Lenear ORDINANCE NO. 2022 - 16 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. Brownfield Operations Fund Previously Approved Resources 11,761,337.00 Other 1,364,108.00 From (To) Fund Balance (114,783.00) Total Amended Resources 13,010,662.00 Previously Approved Appropriations 11,761,337.00 Requested Changes 1,249,325.00 Total Amended Appropriations 13,010,662.00 41 CITY COMMISSION JUNE 21, 2022 Golf Course Fund Previously Approved Resources 835,630.00 Other 50,000.00 From (To) Retained Earnings - Total Amended Resources 885,630.00 Previously Approved Appropriations 835,630.00 Requested Changes 50,000.00 Total Amended Appropriations 885,630.00 Vital Streets Capital Projects Fund Previously Approved Resources 17,281,235.44 Other 101,200.00 From (To) Fund Balance - Total Amended Resources 17,382,435.44 Previously Approved Appropriations 17,281,235.44 Requested Changes 101,200.00 Total Amended Appropriations 17,382,435.44 Motor Equipment-Operating Fund Previously Approved Resources 8,030,010.00 Other - From (To) Retained Earnings 750,000.00 Total Amended Resources 8,780,010.00 Previously Approved Appropriations 8,030,010.00 Requested Changes 750,000.00 Total Amended Appropriations 8,780,010.00 Water Improvement Fund Previously Approved Resources 41,818,388.15 Other 1,765,600.00 From (To) Retained Earnings - Total Amended Resources 43,583,988.15 Previously Approved Appropriations 41,818,388.15 Requested Changes 1,765,600.00 Total Amended Appropriations 43,583,988.15 JUNE 21, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 42 Capital Improvement Fund Previously Approved Resources 30,112,106.41 Other 1,100,000.00 From (To) Fund Balance - Total Amended Resources 31,212,106.41 Previously Approved Appropriations 30,112,106.41 Requested Changes 1,100,000.00 Total Amended Appropriations 31,212,106.41 61st District Court Grants Fund Previously Approved Resources 2,205,534.07 Other 307,851.00 From (To) Fund Balance - Total Amended Resources 2,513,385.07 Previously Approved Appropriations 2,205,534.07 Requested Changes 307,851.00 Total Amended Appropriations 2,513,385.07 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Reppart. Yeas: Bliss, O’Connor, Jones, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody Absent: Senita Lenear Motion to grant the ordinance immediate effect. 91821 Result: Adopted. Mover: Jones. Supporter: Ysasi. Yeas: Bliss, O’Connor, Jones, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody Absent: Senita Lenear 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 – 17 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. 43 CITY COMMISSION JUNE 21, 2022 2. Lot widths are measured at the front setback line or RBL, as applicable, and the minimum lot width shall be maintained throughout the depth of the lot. Lot width for a corner lot is measured at the horizontal distance between the shorter of the two (2) dimensions of the front lot line. 3. 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. 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. 4. 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.4.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.4.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 identified on the survey; and JUNE 21, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 44 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 required site layout and building placement standards can be met.” PUBLIC HEARINGS 91822 Result: Referred to Community Development Committee. Public Hearing to consider Lake Saint Jude Drainage Improvements (Special Assessment District No. 8770). DOCUMENTS FILED 91823 Result: Received and Filed. Contract between Adams & Associates and the City of Grand Rapids for Real Estate Appraisal of 2183 East Beltline Ave NE. 91824 Result: Received and Filed. Public Comments Regarding Special Assessment District 8770 Lake Saint Jude Drainage Improvements submitted for the public record. 91825 Result: Received and Filed. Contract Between the City of Grand Rapids and the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. ADJOURNMENT Commission adjourned at 9:14 PM JOEL H. HONDORP City Clerk

Agenda

CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS CITY COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 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 - May 24, 2022 7:00 PM 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. Communications received regarding accountability to the Grand Rapids community and Patrick Lyoya 2. Communications received regarding justice for Patrick Lyoya 3. Communication from Kimberly Van Driel regarding their resignation from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 4. Communication received from Kelsey Perdue, Grand Rapids Community Relations Commission Chair, regarding banning conversion therapy in the City of Grand Rapids - Add- On 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 for June 21, 2022, Funds & Travel Reports -April 2022 2. Treasurer’s Report for Period of May 25, 2022 through June 10, 2022 3. The City Clerk submitted copies of the Police and Fire Retirement System Actuarial Valuation for the year ending December 31, 2021 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. 1. Resolution approving the City Commission's appointment of Willie Gholston to the Public Safety Committee B. FISCAL COMMITTEE The Committee considers and makes recommendations on matters referring to bids, claims, and other financial matters of the City . 1. Resolution approving an agreement with Fifth Asset, Inc. d/b/a DebtBook for purchase of Debt and Lease Management software for an amount not to exceed $15,000. 2. Resolution authorizing a contract and invoice payment to GVSU Conference and Event Planning Services for a total not to exceed $14,847.27 in support of the Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit 3. Resolution authorizing an $18,600 agreement with South East Market LLC for Martin Luther King Park garden and programming at Roosevelt and Garfield parks 4. Resolution authorizing FY2023 insurance renewals with various providers for a total cost of $2,525,678.00 5. Resolution recognizing the Greater Grand Rapids Chamber Foundation as a Local Civic Organization 6. Resolution approving a contract for Housing Practice Leader services with the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce Foundation via Housing Next in the amount of $75,000 7. Resolution authorizing the Grand Rapids Police Department to facilitate a gun buy back program in the amount of $40,000 as part of the SAFE Task Force Recommendations. 8. 87-89 Monroe Center Intent to Renew Lease Agreement with 89 Monroe Center, LLC 9. Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding for the Downtown Development Authority and the Monroe North Tax Increment Finance Authority to provide $350,004 in funding to the City of Grand Rapids for DASH North services 10. Resolution accepting a $95,000 grant award and executing an agreement with Heart of West Michigan United Way for the GRow1000 Academy 11. Resolution accepting a $9,300 grant award and executing an agreement with the Grand Rapids Community Foundation for Summer Melt activities 12. Resolution authorizing a Budget Substitution for the 4014 Bond Issuance Cost and Pearl Street Decorative Bridge Lighting Project in the amount of $421,599 13. Resolution Authorizing Additional Payment to Kent County Drain Commissioner of 2022 Maintenance Assessments for Knapp's Corner Drain in the amount of $118,000. 14. Resolution authorizing a Budget Substitution of $1,622,350 for the Reconstruction of César E. Chávez Avenue from Beacon Street to Martin Luther King Jr. Street 15. Resolution authorizing a Budget Substitution of $38,128 for Improvements to Alger Ravine 16. Bid List Resolution for June 21, 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 Arthur Rozzi Pyrotechnics, Inc. in connection with the Grand Rapids Fireworks event on Saturday, July 2, 2022 2. Resolution Confirming Uptown Business Improvement District Special Assessment Roll Number 8766 3. Resolution Approving the Inter-Organizational Cooperation and Service Agreement Between the City of Grand Rapids and Downtown Grand Rapids Incorporated for a three- year term 4. Resolution approving renewal of the Restated Service Agreement between the City of Grand Rapids and Downtown Grand Rapids Incorporated for a term of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025 5. Resolution setting the date to consider rezoning 2550 Eastern Avenue SE from SD- NOS-A (Special District-Neighborhood Office Service) with a Conditional Rezoning Agreement to its previous MCN-LDR (Mid-20th Century-Low Density Residential) zoning designation 6. Resolution setting the date to consider a major amendment to the Celebration Village SD-PRD (Special District-Planned Redevelopment District) to facilitate redevelopment of 2135 East Beltline Avenue NE 7. Resolution conditionally authorizing acquisition of up to seven (7) 2022 tax foreclosed properties from the Kent County Treasurer for an amount not to exceed $91,392 and subsequent transfer to the Michigan State Land Bank Authority 8. Resolution setting Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 7:00 pm as the date for the City Commission to sit as Board of Review to hear appeals on Special Assessment Downtown Improvement District Roll 8768 9. Resolution scheduling a public hearing for July 12, 2022 to consider an application for a ten-year Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate pursuant to PA 146 of 2000, for 644 Bridge Street, LLC at 644 Bridge Street NW 10. Resolution scheduling a public hearing on July 12, 2022, to consider a Revised Brownfield Plan Amendment for the 900 Cesar E. Chavez, LLC Redevelopment Project 11. Resolution scheduling a public hearing for July 12, 2022 to consider a Brownfield Plan Amendment for the $14 million Dwelling Place Regional Community Land Trust Project located at 2080 Union Avenue SE 12. Resolution Scheduling a Public Hearing on July 12, 2022 to consider a Brownfield Plan Amendment for the Academy Manor Project at 43 Lakeside Drive NE 13. Resolution approving an extension and increase of $1,079,959 to the Professional Services Agreement with The Christman Company for Biodigestion with Combined Heat and Power at the Water Resource Recovery Facility, with total project expenditures not- to-exceed $58,582,552 14. Resolution awarding a contract with Nagel Construction Inc. for Reconstruction of Norwich Avenue from Curve St. to Hayden St. in the amount of $2,091,716 with total amount not-to-exceed $2,828,970 15. Resolution authorizing City's share of costs with Grand Valley Metropolitan Council for Pavement Condition Survey in the amount of $30,000 for 2022 and 2023 16. Resolution awarding a contract with Hillard Electric Inc for Emergency Generator Replacement at Various Fire Station in the amount of $1,156,815 with total amount not- to-exceed $1,363,740 17. Resolution approving a Financing Agreement with the City of Walker for the Design of Walker Water Main Looping Project in the amount of $125,000 18. Resolution awarding a contract with Nagel Construction, Inc. for Installation of Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements at Various Locations in the amount of $725,952 with total amount not-to-exceed $974,000 19. Resolution awarding a contract with McGraw Construction Inc for Structural Repairs at LaGrave Fire Station in the amount of $354,960 with total amount not-to-exceed $449,330 20. Resolution awarding a contract with SWT Excavating, Inc. for the Replacement of Lead Service Lines at Various Locations - Contract 2022-1 in the amount of $2,414,625.65 with a total project cost not to exceed $2,943,100 21. Resolution approving an increase of $950,000 in funding for work under the Utility Improvement Contract at Various Locations - 2021 for a newly authorized total of $1,900,000 22. Resolution awarding a contract with Diversco for Pressure Reducing Valve Replacement in West Regulated & Alger Pressure Districts in the amount of $1,111,681.50 with total amount not-to-exceed $1,586,400 23. Resolution initiating and consenting to the Vacation of Williams Street from 148 feet Northwesterly of Market Avenue to Market Avenue 24. Resolution awarding a contract with McGraw Construction Inc for South Elevator Installation at Government Center Parking Ramp in the amount of $1,102,775 with total amount not-to-exceed $1,452,910 25. Resolution approving an increase of $1,757,390 for Pretreatment System at the Lake Michigan Filtration Plant for a total not-to-exceed $17,696,390 26. Resolution approving an agreement with MDOT for the Reconstruction of Ottawa Avenue from Newberry St. to Mason Street and from Walbridge Street (Vacated) to Coldbrook Street and authorizing $2,374,823 for the local share of project costs 27. Resolution approving an agreement with MDOT for the Resurfacing of 29th Street, Butterworth Street and Division Avenue and authorizing $1,684,500 for the local share of project costs 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 a request from Nonla Burger, LLC, for a new Class C redevelopment liquor license to be located at 449 Bridge St NW 2. Resolution approving City Commission Policy 900-63 - Disposition of City Owned Property and repealing City Commission Policies 900-41, 900-22 and 900-27 3. Resolution approving the listing criteria and timeline for 60 residential properties owned by the State Land Bank Authority on behalf of the City of Grand Rapids 4. Resolution Approving Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Crime Scene Technicians / Latent Print Examiners (CST) X. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT XI. ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 1. Ordinance Amending Section 3 of Ordinance 2019-68, Classification Title Update: Court Operator 2. Salary Ordinance Amendment for Non-Represented Management Employees of the 61st District Court: New Classification 3. Ordinance amending Section 1 of the Budget Ordinance 2021-13 for Fiscal Year 2022 (Amendment No. 12) 4. Ordinance correcting a Zoning Ordinance text amendment allowing for the reduction of residential lot width requirements, eliminating duplicative text in Section 5.2.05.D.3.a and correcting section references 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. 1. Public Hearing to consider Lake Saint Jude Drainage Improvements (Special Assessment District No. 8770) 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