City Commission Meeting

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE City Commission OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN Regular Session, October 18, 2022 CALL TO ORDER Commission was called to order by Mayor Rosalynn Bliss at 5:33 PM ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Bliss, Commissioner Lenear, Commissioner O’Connor, Commissioner Jones, Commissioner Ysasi, Commissioner Reppart, Commissioner Moody Absent: None. The roll was called by the City Clerk. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On the motion of Com. Jon O’Connor, supported by Com. Milinda Ysasi, the reading of the minutes of the regular session of October 4, 2022 was waived and said minutes were accepted as presented. Carried. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 92056 Result: Received and Filed. Communication received from Don Bultman, President of Southbridge Condo Association, petitioning to improve the local cell tower to better serve the area. 92057 Result: Received and Filed. Communication received from Elianna Bootzin, Executive Director of Neighbors of Belknap Lookout, expressing support to convert commercial space to residential space at 201 Hastings St. NE. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS 92058 Result: Received and Filed. Comptroller’s report for the period of September 21, 2022 through October 4, 2022 in the amount of $17,577,317.13. 92059 Result: Received and Filed. Treasurer’s report for the period of September 22, 2022 through October 4, 2022. 1  OCTOBER 18, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 2 CONSENT AGENDA A. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTION 92060 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. Adoption of the following items under the consent agenda. B. COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS 92061 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. RESOLVED, that Mayor Bliss’ appointment of Salim Al-Shatel to the City Planning Commission for the remainder of a three-year term ending January 6, 2025, be confirmed. 92062 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. RESOLVED, that the City Commission’s appointment of Patricia Gelderloos to the Income Tax Board of Review for the remainder of a three- year term ending January 6, 2025, be approved. 92063 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. RESOLVED that the following students be appointed as Council Members to the Mayor’s Youth Council for a term beginning October 18, 2022 and ending May 25, 2023. First Ward School Grade Megan Carpenter City High/Middle School 12 Jeremiah Clanton-Williams Union High School 9 Sophia Ferenczi Grand Rapids Public Museum High School 11 Keyontae Gibson Union High School 9 Lucy Gilbert-Nidefski West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science 9 Colin Helak Grand Rapids Public Museum High School 12 Miguel Hernandez City High/Middle School 12 Sofia Hernandez Union High School 12 Aaron Howard Southwest Middle High School - Academia Bilingüe 10 Akeelah Howard City High/Middle School 9 Gwen Kirkbride City High/Middle School 11 Daniel Lopez Union High School 9 Crystal McBride Union High School 12 Aisha Mohamed Union High School 12 Keira Nickerson CA Frost Environmental Science Middle/High School 11 Rima Patel Union High School 10 Ian Perez Union High School, 12 Sebastian Puente Innovation Central High School 11 Lilli Simmons Grand Rapids Public Museum High School 9 Alexander Vail Union High School 10 Second Ward School Grade  3 CITY COMMISSION OCTOBER 18, 2022 Jaylynne Calderon-Monterroso University Preparatory Academy 12 Terrance Cole Innovation Central High School 12 Mia Corey Union High School 9 Zyyare Jackson Union High School 9 Jana Kalumbala City High/Middle School 9 Eden Kruis City High/Middle School 9 Shayla Lopez Union High School 9 Maleah Oates Grand Rapids Montessori High School 9 Sam Ostrow City High/Middle School 10 Lena Reeves City High/Middle School 11 Demaurion Streeter Innovation Central High School 9 Laisa Sweet Union High School 10 Amayah Williams Union High School 12 Third Ward School Grade Angelina Boyd City High/Middle School 10 Kei’Layjah Crawford, Ottawa Hills High School 10 Tanmayi Dakshnamoorthy City High/Middle School 9 Terrell Daniels Union High School 11 Ja’Miya Dawkins Innovation Central High School 9 Di’Andrea Jones Grand River Preparatory High 9 Elijah Jones City High/Middle School 10 Erika Govea-Garcia City High/Middle School 12 Kaylie Griffin Ottawa Hills High School 9 Ma’ryjiah Meadows Ottawa Hills High School 12 Nkechinyere Okwuwasi City High/Middle School 9 Steven Nkurunziza Union High School 12 Lyric Randle-Yarbrough Ottawa Hills High School 9 Detroit Ruiz City High/Middle School 11 Ivan Schury Grand Rapids Public Museum High School 11 D’Mire Sierz Ottawa Hills High School 11 Malaya Thompson CA Frost Environmental Science Middle/High School 12 Sofie Vaandrager City High/Middle School 11 Zy’Darius Webb Ottawa Hills High School 12 Josiah Willink City High/Middle School 11 Julian Wilson City High/Middle School 10 Zoey Winship Grand Rapids Public Museum High School 9 C. FISCAL COMMITTEE 92064 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. RESOLVED: 1. That the FEMA AFG Fire Grant Award # EMW-2021-FG-06193 in the amount of $118,894 with the required local match of $11,889 be accepted; and 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the grant agreement upon approval as to form by the City Attorney.  OCTOBER 18, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 4 92065 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. RESOLVED: 1. That the City Commission authorizes acceptance of a grant award for the State of Michigan Bureau of Elections 2022 Election Security Reimbursement Grant in the amount of $111,000; and 2. That an agreement between the City of Grand Rapids and the Michigan Department of State’s Bureau of Elections be approved, and the City Clerk is authorized to execute said agreement and related documents upon approval as to form by the City Attorney. 92066 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. RESOLVED: 1. That a contract for professional services in the amount of $200,000 between the City of Grand Rapids and Epic Productions of Phoenix, LLC, Inc. to provide digital recruitment services for the Grand Rapids Police Department is approved; and 2. That upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the agreement; and 3. That the Comptroller is authorized and directed to pay invoices pursuant to the terms of said Agreement. 92067 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. RESOLVED: 1. An agreement will be renewed with National Research Center, Inc. to conduct a statistically-valid survey of Grand Rapids residents consistent with the adopted Strategic Plan; and 2. The contract amount shall not exceed $32,000 for services provided; and 3. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City upon approval as to form by the City Attorney. 92068 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. RESOLVED: 1. That the City Commission approves a one-year extension and amendment to an existing agreement with Next Step of West Michigan for increased cleanliness services related to the COVID-19 Pandemic and commitment  5 CITY COMMISSION OCTOBER 18, 2022 to cleanliness in our City for a total annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $330,000; and 2. That the Mobile GR and Parks & Recreation departments will be responsible for covering this cost; and 3. That the Mayor is authorized to execute said agreement, amendments, and related documents on behalf of the City in a form to be approved by the City Attorney. 92069 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. RESOLVED: 1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, in calendar year 2023, on behalf of the City of Grand Rapids and in a form approved by the City Attorney, the following instruments: • Quit claim deeds in fulfillment of terms contained in conditional deeds and land contracts in connection with previously approved City Commission resolutions; and • Assumptions of mortgages, subordinations of mortgages, and covenants running with the land in connection with City Commission Policy 900-19 for the Rental Rehabilitation program; and • Subordinations of mortgages in connection with City Commission Policy 900-35 for the Homebuyer Assistance Fund; and • Subordinations of mortgages in connection with City Commission Policy 900-13 for the Housing Rehabilitation Program; and • Subordinations of mortgages for the Lead Hazard Control Program and Neighborhood Stabilization Program; and • Agreements and Discharge of Mortgages in connection with City Commission Policy 900-18 for Loans for Exterior Repairs, Court- ordered Repair of Dwellings and Personal Representatives; and 2. That, as necessary, the aforesaid instruments shall be recorded with the Kent County Register of Deeds Office and filed with the Grand Rapids City Clerk. 92070 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS, the Grand Rapids City Commission hereby determines that The Avenue Apartments project is qualified for, and should be granted, the exemption from all property taxes attributable to the rent restricted residential units occupied by low-income families and their pro-rated share of land and improvements, as provided in the State Housing Development Authority Act; therefore  OCTOBER 18, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 6 RESOLVED: 1. That pursuant to Section 15(a) of the State Housing Development Authority Act and Article 5, Chapter 9 of Title I of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids, the City Commission hereby conditionally approves, subject to the receipt of the “Notification to Local Assessor of Exemption” from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, an exemption from all property taxes attributable to the rent restricted residential units occupied by low-income families and their pro-rated share of land and improvements for The Avenue Apartments Limited Dividend Housing Association Limited Partnership and its successors and assigns, for the following parcel of property: Lots 52, 53 and the West 50 feet of Lot 54, Plat of Robinson’s Fairground Addition to the City of Grand Rapids, Kent county, Michigan, as recorded in the Liber 3 of Plats, Page 1. Parcel No: 41-18-06-203-001 Commonly known as 1300 Madison Avenue SE for a term not to exceed fourteen (14) years, provided however, upon verification by the owner to the City of a different term of federal or Authority-aided mortgage, the tax exemption shall be for the term of the actual assistance, not to exceed fifty (50) years. The tax exemption shall be effective on the December 31 immediately succeeding the receipt of the "Notification to Local Assessor of Exemption" from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority for said parcels. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15(a)(5) of the State Housing Development Authority Act to the contrary, a contract to provide tax exemption and accept payment in lieu of taxes, as previously described, between the City of Grand Rapids and The Avenue Apartments Limited Dividend Housing Association Limited Partnership with the Michigan State Housing Development Authority as third party beneficiary under this contract, is effectuated by the adoption of this resolution; and 2. That pursuant to Article 5, Chapter 9 of Title I of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids, the project shall pay a service charge in the amount equal to one percent (1%) of the annual shelter rental receipts for the rent restricted units occupied by low-income families and their pro-rated share of land and improvements (“Annual Shelter Rent”), in addition to making an annual contribution to the City of Grand Rapids’ Affordable Housing Fund in an amount equal to two percent (2%) of Annual Shelter Rent; and if the annual contribution to the Affordable Housing Fund is not made, the service charge shall revert to four percent (4%) of Annual Shelter Rent; and 3. If the project is occupied by other than low-income persons or families, that portion of the project shall pay a service charge equal to the full amount of  7 CITY COMMISSION OCTOBER 18, 2022 the taxes that would be paid on that portion of the project if the project were not tax exempt, as provided by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority Act; and 4. That pursuant to Article 5, Chapter 9 of Title I of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids, the project shall annually file with the City Assessor before August 1st a complete set of audited financial statements for each previous calendar year, as requested. 92071 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. RESOLVED: 1. That an agreement between the City and Mel Trotter Ministries for personal storage program operations in an amount “not-to-exceed” Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000) is hereby approved; and 2. That the agreement period shall be from October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023; and 3. That upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor is authorized to execute said agreement, related documents and necessary modifications and extensions of time. 92072 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS, the City Commission deems it to be in the best interest of the City to undertake improvements to the City's sanitary sewer system, including, without limitation, (a) improvements to, and the conversion of, the ash lagoon at the Water Resource Recovery Facility to a first-flush storm water retention pond, including but not limited to site preparation, base excavation, sidewalls excavation, dewatering and treatment of water removed, transport and disposal of contaminated soils, backfill, final grading, topsoil and restoration, and oversight; (b) stormwater treatment improvements, including but not limited to construction and installation of a splitter box, pumps, controls and electrical, yard piping, and mechanical improvements; (c) as well as all work, equipment, and appurtenances necessary or incidental to these improvements, and (d) other facility upgrades and improvements to the sanitary sewer system as may be determined by the City in consultation with the City Engineer; and (e) to pay the costs of issuing the bonds (collectively, the "Improvements"), for the benefit of the users of the sanitary sewer system and to finance all or a part of the cost of such improvements by the issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds in an amount “not-to-exceed” $25,000,000 (the "Bonds") pursuant to the Revenue Bond Act, Act 94 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1933, as amended, MCL 141.101 et seq. ("Act 94"); and  OCTOBER 18, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 8 WHEREAS, it is necessary to publish a notice of intent to issue bonds for the Bonds pursuant to Section 33 of Act 94; and WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to express its intent to have the City reimburse itself the costs related to the improvements from proceeds of the Bonds. RESOLVED: 1. The City hereby declares its official intent to issue the Bonds in one or more series in the aggregate principal amount of “not-to-exceed” $25,000,000 to finance all or part of the cost of the Project. The Bonds shall be authorized by proper proceedings subsequent to this resolution; and 2. That a notice of intent to issue bonds for the Bonds shall be published in accordance with Section 33 of Act 94; and 3. That the City Clerk is authorized and directed to publish such notice in The Grand Rapids Press, a newspaper of general circulation in the City determined to be the newspaper reaching the largest number of persons to whom said notice is directed, which Notice shall be substantially in the form on the attached Exhibit A, with such changes as may be approved by the Clerk in consultation with bond counsel; and 4. The City may proceed to acquire and construct the Improvements using available funds of the City from the Sanitary Sewer Fund, which is a fund for the sanitary sewer system, and other funds of the City; and 5. That the City, 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 cost of the Improvements from proceeds of the Bonds; and 6. That a copy of this resolution shall be available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 300 Monroe Avenue, N.W., in the City; and 7. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith shall be and the same are hereby rescinded to the extent of the conflict. 92073 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:  9 CITY COMMISSION OCTOBER 18, 2022 1. Well Design One-year term with two, one-year renewal options with Well Design Studio for the Economic Development Department to continue building on the current communication and marketing strategy created through the initial contract. The annual “not-to-exceed” amount is $36,000.00; the estimated three-year total is $108,000.00. 2. Maximus U.S. Services One-year term with two, one-year renewal options for Fiscal Services – Budget Office for cost allocation services from Maximus U.S. Services, Inc. for the annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $16,500.00. Annual renewal costs related to these services will be processed as per the costs received from Maximus; at this time the estimated three-year total amount is $49,500.00. 3. Vigh Landscape Shawn Sremba One-year term contract with two, one-year renewal options for complete snowplowing services for Mobile GR and the Fire Department and for snow removal services for Mobile GR, Fire Department, Facilities Management, and the Water Department from Vigh Landscape Management for an annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $185,000.00 (estimated three-year total amount of $555,000.00); and for snowplowing services for Facilities Management and the Water Department from Shawn Sremba (dba Natural Landscapes, LLC) for an annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $110,000.00 (estimated three-year total amount of $330,000.00). Pricing for years two and three will be based on the prevailing Consumer Price Index, adjusted accordingly. 4. Underwater Construction Corp. One-year term contract with two, one-year renewal options for “as-needed” diving services to inspect, repair and clean the water intake system for the Lake Michigan Filtration Plant from Underwater Construction Corporation for an annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $185,000.00; the estimated three- year total amount is $555,000.00. 5. EQ Industrial Services, Inc. One-year term contract with two, one-year renewal options for “as-needed” water blast cleaning services for the Environmental Services and Water Departments from EQ Industrial Services, Inc. for an annual “not-to- exceed” amount of $25,000.00; the estimated three-year total is $75,000.00. 6. Environmental Consulting and Technology Contract amendment increasing the total to a “not-to-exceed” amount of $64,815.00 the Environmental Services Department - Stormwater Division from Environmental Consulting & Technology for additional services related to NEC permitting requirements for the site.  OCTOBER 18, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 10 FURTHER RESOLVED that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to proceed with awards to the following vendors: 7. CDW Corp. Extension of the existing agreement for a one-year term with two, one-year renewal options for Cisco SmartNet network equipment and components for the Technology and Change Management Department from CDW Corporation for the annual not-to-exceed amount of $750,000.00; annual renewal costs related to Smartnet licensing and support will be processed as per the costs received from CDW. At this time the estimated three-year total amount is $2,250,000.00. 8. Grayshift, LLC One-year term contract with two, one-year renewal options for continued O.E.M. licensing and support for the Police Department from Grayshift, LLC for the first-year annual amount of $45,995.00. Future contract renewal costs for continued maintenance and support will be executed at current pricing received from Grayshift; at this time the estimated three-year total amount is $137,985.00. 9. Morrison Industrial Equipment Cooperative purchase through the State of Michigan MiDEAL Contract #071B7700095 for the purchase of an Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) CAT 5000# electric lift truck for the Fleet Management Department from Morrison Industrial Equipment for the amount of $64,306.27. 10. On Duty Gear, LLC Extension of the existing agreement for an additional one-year term for continued “as-needed” O.E.M. Armor Express vests and accessories, at the existing unit costs, terms, and conditions of the contract, for the Police Department from On Duty Gear, LLC for the annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $160,000.00. 11. Switchback Gear Exchange, LLC Purchase of eight (8) Norco Bigfoot 3 fat-tire bicycles for the Parks and Recreation Department from Switchback Gear Exchange, LLC for the total amount of $13,292.40. 12. MacAllister Machinery, Inc. Cooperative purchase through the State of Michigan MiDEAL Contract #071B7700084 for the purchase of an Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) Caterpillar 440 Backhoe Loader and attachments for the Fleet Management Department from MacAllister Machinery, Inc. for the amount of $186,527.67. In accordance with the City’s value of sustainability, the team evaluated electric and alternative fuel specifications while considering scoping the needs for this purchase.  11 CITY COMMISSION OCTOBER 18, 2022 D. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 92074 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. RESOLVED: 1. That an agreement is approved between the City of Grand Rapids and West Michigan Mountain Biking Alliance for maintenance and development of bike facilities in City parks; and 2. That the agreement shall be for a period of November 1, 2022, through October 31, 2025; and 3. That the Mayor is authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City in a form to be approved by the City Attorney. 92075 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. RESOLVED: 1. That upon approval by the City Attorney as to form, the Mayor is authorized to sign a Declaration of Restrictive Covenant for the City owned property located at 360 Hall Street SE; and 2. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to record the aforesaid Declaration of Restrictive Covenant with the Kent County Register of Deeds; and 3. That all resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby rescinded. 92076 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. Rezoning the property from the TN-LDR (Traditional Neighborhood-Low Density Residential) Zone District to the TN-TBA (Traditional Neighborhood-Traditional Business Area) Zone District is requested to facilitate the property’s redevelopment for commercial purposes; and 2. The Planning Commission considered the rezoning request at a public hearing held on September 22, 2022 and unanimously recommended approval of the request; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the following amendment to Map 42 of Chapter 61 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids be published as part of the proceedings; and 2. That the amendment be considered for adoption by the City Commission at  OCTOBER 18, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 12 its meeting of November 1, 2022. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND MAP 42 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 42 of Chapter 61 of Title V of the City Code of Grand Rapids be amended to rezone 16 Griggs Street SW from the TN-LDR (Traditional Neighborhood-Low Density Residential) Zone District to the TN- TBA (Traditional Neighborhood-Traditional Business Area) Zone District to facilitate future commercial expansion. Parcel Identification #: 41-17-01-476-028 Property Address: 16 Griggs Street SW LOT 3 & N 34 1/2 FT OF LOT 26 & W 1/2 OF VACATED ALLEY ADJ SD PARCEL ON THE E* O J MERRITT ADDITION 92077 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. The City Commission established a Planned Redevelopment District for the construction of the Gateway at Belknap Planned Redevelopment District on September 23, 2014 (Ordinance No. 2014-69, Proceeding 83890); and 2. A Major Amendment to the Planned Redevelopment District is requested to facilitate the conversion of approved commercial space located in the western most building into fourteen dwelling units; and 3. The Planning Commission considered the map amendment at a public hearing held on September 22, 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 22 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 November 1, 2022.  13 CITY COMMISSION OCTOBER 18, 2022 SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE 2022 – __ AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND MAP 22 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 Gateway at Belknap Planned Redevelopment District, Map 22 of Chapter 61 of Title V of the City Code of Grand Rapids. The amendment would allow the conversion of existing commercial space in the westerly building of the development located at 201 Hastings St NE and 525 (aka 513) Clancy Ave NE into fourteen residential dwelling units. The proposed Zoning Ordinance map amendment is available at the City’s website at https://tinyurl.com/gatewayamendment 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 22 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 22 of Chapter 61 of Title V of the City Code of Grand Rapids be amended to approve a Major Amendment to the Gateway at Belknap SD-PRD (Special Districts–Planned Redevelopment District) at 201 Hastings St NE and 525 (aka 513) Clancy Ave NE to allow the conversion of existing commercial spaces into fourteen residential dwelling units. The subject properties can be described as follows: Property Address: 201 Hastings St NE Description: 411419376027 S 5 FT OF LOT 14 BLK 5 ALSO LOTS 15 & 18 BLK 5 * COIT & CO'S ADDITION SPLIT/COMBINED ON 11/25/2015 FROM 41-14-19-376-011, 41- 14-19-376-025; Property Address: 525 (aka 513) Clancy Ave NE Description: 411419376026 \ LOTS 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 12, 13, 16,& 17 BLK 5 * COIT & CO'S ADDITION SPLIT/COMBINED ON 11/25/2015 FROM 41-14-19-376-021, 41-14-19-376- 022, 41-14-19-376-023, 41-14-19-376-020, 41-14-19-376-019, 41-14-19-376- 018, 41-14-19-376-017, 41-14-19-376-016, 41-14-19-376-015, 41-14-19-376- 014, 41-14-19-376-013, 41-14-19-376-012; SPLIT/COMBINED ON 11/25/2015 FROM 41-14-19-376-025, 41-14-19-376-011, 41-14-19-376-021, 41-14-19- 376-022, 41-14-19-376-023, 41-14-19-376-020, 41-14-19-376-019, 41-14-19-  OCTOBER 18, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 14 376-018, 41-14-19-376-017, 41-14-19-376-016, 41-14-19-376-015, 41-14-19- 376-014, 41-14-19-376-013, 41-14-19-376-012; 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; and 2. That the use shall operate according to the application and per testimony as recorded in the Planning Commission minutes; and 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; and 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; and 5. That the proposed use will comply with all other applicable City ordinances and policies and all State laws; and 6. That the proposed landscape be designed so as not to have the effect of creating a wall between the building and sidewalk and that the battens shall be lowered to a maximum height of four feet; and 7. That this approval shall take effect upon City Commission approval. 92078 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS, bids were received on October 4, 2022 for the following project: Replacement of Filter Gallery Windows at the Lake Michigan Filtration Plant (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) and EV Construction Co. (EV) submitted a bid of $391,794 for which the engineer’s estimate, prepared by Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber (Fishbeck), is $450,000; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the bid of EV 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 $517,435 which includes the costs of the construction contract, previously authorized design phase services by Fishbeck, construction phase services including inspection by Fishbeck, administration, and  15 CITY COMMISSION OCTOBER 18, 2022 contingencies. Said amount of $517,435 to be charged to the applicable Water 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. 92079 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. On March 9, 2021 (Proceeding No. 90612) the City awarded a contract to Kamminga & Roodvoets, Inc. for the following project: Reconstruction of Market Avenue from Williams Street to Fulton Street and Fulton Street from the Grand River to Market Avenue – Relocation of Eastside Trunk Sewer (Contract No. 1) (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”); and 2. On March 15, 2022 (Proceeding No. 91493), the City increased expenditures in connection with the project. 3. On September 6, 2022 (Proceeding No. 91990), the City increased expenditures in connection with the project. 4. On October 4, 2022 (Proceeding No. 92035), the City increased expenditures in connection with the project. 5. It is necessary to authorize additional expenditures for the aforesaid contract; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the total authorization be increased in an amount of $276,800 with total expenditures not to exceed $11,887,400 for the Project, which includes the cost of the Construction Contract, Engineering Administration, contingencies and previously authorized services. Said amount of $276,800 to be charged to the applicable Water System Fund codes. 2. That the City Engineer or his designee is hereby authorized to execute the necessary change order to the aforesaid contract with Kamminga & Roodvoets, Inc. 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. 92080 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS:  OCTOBER 18, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 16 1. On June 16, 2020 (Proceeding No. 89957), the City awarded a contract with RAM Construction Services of Michigan Inc. (RAM), BVR Restoration, LLC (BVR) and M One Limited, Inc. dba Mark 1 Restoration Services, Inc. (Mark-1) for the following project: As-Needed Concrete and Façade Restoration at Various Locations (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”); and 2. On June 15, 2021 (Proceeding No. 90887) the City extended the contracts with RAM, BVR, and Mark-1 to June 20, 2022; and 3. On October 21, 2021(Proceeding No. 91181) the City increased expenditures in the amount of $450,000 with total expenditures “not-to- exceed” $900,000; and 4. On March 29, 2022 (Proceeding No. 91540) the City extended the contracts with RAM, BVR, and Mark-1 to June 30, 2023; and 5. 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 RAM, BVR & Mark-1, be increased at a cost of $500,000 with total expenditures “not-to-exceed” $1,400,000 which includes the costs of the construction, testing, inspections, administration, and contingencies. Said amount of $1,400,000 to be charged to the appropriate project budgets for which these services are required. 2. That the City Engineer or his designee is hereby authorized to execute the necessary change order to the aforesaid contract with RAM, BVR & Mark- 1. 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. 92081 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. On July 10, 2018 (Proceeding No. 87908), the City awarded a contract to Arrow Roofing & Supply, Inc. (Arrow), Proteus Innovative Technologies, LLC dba Naturashield (Naturashield) and Modern Roofing, Inc. (Modern Roofing) for the following project: As-Needed Roof Asset Management at Various Locations (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”); and  17 CITY COMMISSION OCTOBER 18, 2022 2. On June 11, 2019 (Proceeding No. 88899) the City extended contracts with Arrow, Naturashield, and Modern Roofing to June 30, 2019; and 3. On July 7, 2020 (Proceeding No. 90028) the City extended contracts with Arrow, Naturashield, and Modern Roofing to June 30, 2020; and 4. On June 15, 2021 (Proceeding No. 90889) the City extended contracts with Arrow, Naturashield, and Modern Roofing to June 30, 2021; and 5. On March 29, 2022 (Proceeding No. 91542) the City extended contracts with Arrow, Naturashield, and Modern Roofing to June 30, 2022; and 6. 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 Arrow, Naturashield and Modern Roofing, be increased at a cost of $400,000 with total expenditures “not-to-exceed” $1,375,000 which includes the costs of construction, testing, inspection, administration, and contingencies. Said amount of $1,375,000 to be charged to the appropriate project budgets for which these services are required. 2. That the City Engineer or his designee is hereby authorized to execute the necessary change order to the aforesaid contracts with Arrow, Naturashield and Modern Roofing. 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. 92082 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. The City Commission held a public hearing on August 23, 2022, as required by the City Charter and Chapter 10 of the City Ordinance Code, concerning the acquisition and construction of public improvements in Special Assessment District No. 8774; and 2. As a result of the aforesaid public hearing, a vote tally of the property owners representing a majority of the front footage in Special Assessment District No. 8774 indicates support for the public improvements in Special Assessment District No. 8774; and 3. The City Commission deems it advisable and necessary to proceed with the public improvements in Special Assessment District No. 8774; therefore  OCTOBER 18, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 18 RESOLVED: 1. That the City Commission hereby approves the map for the Special Assessment District No. 8774, and approves the estimate of the cost of the public improvements hereinafter described, all as prepared and submitted by the City Manager. 2. That the City Commission hereby declares and determines the public improvements hereinafter described to be necessary, and hereby orders that the same shall be acquired and constructed and that such part of the total estimated cost as is hereinafter provided for said public improvements shall be defrayed by special assessment upon the property especially benefited from said public improvements, in proportion to the benefits thereto, said public improvements and the character thereof being described and determined as follows: Special Assessment District No. 8774 Improvement of the Crescent Street Alley from Grand Avenue to Eastern Avenue consisting of grading, concrete paving ten feet wide, gravel shoulders, stormwater basins, tree removal, and appurtenant work. 3. That the City Commission determines that the total estimated cost of said public improvements, including all incidental expenses, the cost of which shall be spread and levied upon the property especially benefited, the amount of the total cost which shall be paid by the City, and the lots and parcels of land constituting the Special Assessment District against which the cost of said public improvements shall be assessed, all to be as follows: Special Assessment District Share ($116.00 x 1,115.8 front feet) $129,432.80 City Share 9,142.20 Total $138,575.00 4. That it is hereby determined that the cost of said public improvements may be met by issuing bonds by the City therefore in anticipation of the collection of the special assessments to defray the cost thereof and that said bonds would be issued in accordance with and subject to the limitations prescribed by the City Charter and the statutes of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided. 5. That there shall be transmitted to the Assessor a certified copy of this resolution and a map for Special Assessment District No. 8774 as provided by this resolution, and the City Manager shall transmit to the Assessor such facts respecting said public improvements that may be necessary to make a proper assessment, and the Assessor is hereby ordered to prepare a special assessment roll for said public improvements in the manner  19 CITY COMMISSION OCTOBER 18, 2022 required by this resolution, Chapter 10 or the Ordinance Code of the City of Grand Rapids, the Charter of the City of Grand Rapids and the laws of the State of Michigan. 6. That all resolutions and parts of resolutions, insofar as the same conflict with the provisions of this resolution, be and the same hereby are rescinded. 92083 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS, it is necessary to approve a Construction Agreement, and accept a Public Utilities Easement, a Sidewalk and Utilities Easement and a warranty deed; and dedicate public right-of-way for the construction of public sanitary sewer, water main facilities and public improvements in connection with Construction of Hazen Street, Willard Avenue, Linden Avenue and Merritt Street and Improvements in Union Avenue, Winchell Street and Martin Avenue (Dwelling Place - 2080 Union); therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the aforesaid Construction Agreement between the City of Grand Rapids, and 650 Burton St, LLC and Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids Nonprofit Housing Corporation (Developer) be approved and that, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute said Agreement on behalf of the City; and 2. That the City accept a Public Utilities Easement and Sidewalk and Utilities Easement for the construction and maintenance of public utilities and sidewalks, and a warranty deed from the following property owner, with description of the aforesaid Easements and warranty deed for the nominal considerations as noted, which were paid by the Developer: Public Utilities Easement 650 Burton St, LLC $1.00 1000 Front Avenue NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 2080 Union Avenue SE, Parcel No. 41-18-07-226-004 Public Utilities Easement Description: Description for PE1 (along Easterly line of Willard Ave.): Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, T6N, R11W, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section 7; thence N88°39’04“W 512.14 feet along the North line of said Section; thence S01°55‘17”E 42.07 feet to the intersection of the Southerly right-of-way line of Burton Street, as conveyed to the City of Grand Rapids in Liber 2118, page 1093, with the Westerly right-of- way line of Martin Avenue (60 feet wide); thence continuing S01°55’17”E  OCTOBER 18, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 20 953.26 feet along said Westerly right-of-way line to the Northerly right-of-way line of Winchell Street; thence N88°25'57"W 350.66 feet along said Northerly right-of-way line to the PLACE OF BEGINNING of this description; thence N88°25'57"W 2.00 feet along said Northerly right-of-way line; thence N01°55'17"W 261.49 feet along the Easterly line of Proposed Willard Avenue; thence N88°04'43"E 2.00 feet; thence S01°55'17"E 261.61 feet to the place of beginning. Contains 523 square feet. Description for PE2 (along Westerly line of Linden Ave.): Part of Lot 10, of Osterhout Addition to the City of Grand Rapids, as recorded in Liber 24 of Plats, Page 34, Kent County Records, and part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, T6N, R11W, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section 7; thence N88°39’04“W 512.14 feet along the North line of said Section; thence S01°55‘17”E 42.07 feet to the intersection of the Southerly right-of-way line of Burton Street, as conveyed to the City of Grand Rapids in Liber 2118, page 1093, with the Westerly right-of-way line of Martin Avenue (60 feet wide); thence continuing S01°55’17”E 444.41 feet along said Westerly right-of-way line to the Northeast corner of Lot 10 of said Osterhout Addition; thence S88°30'24"W 82.64 feet to the PLACE OF BEGINNING of this description; thence Southwesterly 75.76 feet along the Easterly line of Proposed Linden Avenue on a 48.00 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears S43°17'34"W 68.14 feet; thence S01°55'17"E 453.48 feet along said Easterly line to the Northerly right-of-way line of Winchell Street; thence N88°25'57"W 2.00 feet along said Northerly right-of-way line; thence N01°55'17"W 501.73 feet; thence N88°30'24"E 50.36 feet to the place of beginning. Contains 1,507 square feet. Description for PE3 (Public Storm Sewer): Part of Lot 15, of Osterhout Addition to the City of Grand Rapids, as recorded in Liber 24 of Plats, Page 34, Kent County Records, part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, T6N, R11W, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section 7; thence N88°39’04“W 512.14 feet along the North line of said Section; thence S01°55‘17”E 42.07 feet to the intersection of the Southerly right-of-way line of Burton Street, as conveyed to the City of Grand Rapids in Liber 2118, page 1093, with the Westerly right-of-way line of Martin Avenue (60 feet wide); thence continuing S01°55’17”E 722.41 feet along said Westerly right-of-way line to the PLACE OF BEGINNING of this description; thence S01°55'17"E 20.00 feet along said Westerly line; thence S88°04'43"W 95.00 feet to the Easterly line of Proposed Linden Avenue; thence N01°55'17"W 20.00 feet along said Easterly line; thence N88°04'43"E 95.00 feet to the place of beginning. Contains 1,900 square feet. Sidewalk and Utilities Easement 650 Burton St, LLC $1.00 1000 Front Avenue NW  21 CITY COMMISSION OCTOBER 18, 2022 Grand Rapids, MI 49504 2080 Union Avenue SE, Parcel No. 41-18-07-226-004 Sidewalk and Utilities Easement Description: Description for SE1 (west side of development): Part of the NE 1/4 of Section 7, T6N, R11W, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section 7; thence N88°39’04“W 512.14 feet along the North line of said Section; thence S01°55‘17”E 42.07 feet to the intersection of the Southerly right-of-way line of Burton Street, as conveyed to the City of Grand Rapids in Liber 2118, page 1093, with the Westerly right-of-way line of Martin Avenue (60 feet wide); thence N88°39'04"W 765.44 feet along said Southerly right-of-way line to the Easterly right-of-way line of Union Avenue; thence S02°01'02"E 868.98 feet along said Easterly right-of-way line to the PLACE OF BEGINNING of this description; thence N88°02'23"E 263.24 feet; thence N01°55'17"W 108.00 feet; thence N88°02'23"E 7.00 feet along the Southerly right-of-way line of Proposed Hazen Street; thence S01°55'17"E 206.09 feet; thence N88°25'57"W 7.01 feet along the North right-of-way line of Winchell Street; thence N01°55'17"W 90.66 feet; thence S88°02'23"W 263.23 feet; thence N02°01'02"W 7.00 feet along the East right-of-way line of Union Avenue to the place of beginning. Contains 3,284 square feet. Description for SE2 (east side of development): Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, T6N, R11W, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section 7; thence N88°39’04“W 512.14 feet along the North line of said Section; thence S01°55‘17”E 42.07 feet to the intersection of the Southerly right-of-way line of Burton Street, as conveyed to the City of Grand Rapids in Liber 2118, page 1093, with the Westerly right-of- way line of Martin Avenue (60 feet wide); thence continuing S01°55’17”E 953.26 feet along said Westerly right-of-way line to the Northerly right-of-way line of Winchell Street; thence N88°25'57"W 235.81 feet along said Northerly right-of-way line to the PLACE OF BEGINNING of this description; thence N88°25'57"W 12.90 feet along said Northerly right-of-way line; thence N46°34'03"E 4.33 feet; thence N01°55'17"W 48.53 feet; thence N46°55'04"W 13.44 feet; thence N01°55'17"W 161.83 feet; thence N43°05'22"E 13.43 feet; thence S13°13'24"E 7.21 feet; thence S43°05'22"W 6.95 feet; thence S01°55'17"E 156.86 feet; thence S46°55'04"E 6.95 feet; thence N88°04'43"E 4.17 feet; thence N43°04'43"E 6.95 feet; thence N01°55'17"W 156.85 feet; thence N46°54'25"W 6.95 feet; thence S88°05'35"W 4.17 feet; thence N13°13'24"W 7.21 feet; thence N01°55'16"W 25.59 feet; thence N46°55'16"W 4.24 feet; thence S88°04'43"W 104.00 feet; thence N01°55'17"W 7.00 along the Easterly right-of-way line of Proposed Willard Avenue; thence N88°04'43"E 110.50 feet; thence N43°04'43"E 4.95 feet; thence N01°55'17"W 215.18 feet; thence N43°17'34"E 9.86 feet; thence N88°30'24"E 134.64 feet; thence Southwesterly 15.97 feet along the Westerly right-of-way line of Proposed Linden Avenue on a 48.00 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which  OCTOBER 18, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 22 bears S62°22'50"W 15.90 feet; thence S88°30'24"W 117.45 feet; thence S43°17'34"W 4.03 feet; thence S01°55'17"E 215.73 feet; thence S43°04'43"W 9.90 feet; thence S01°55'16"E 28.62 feet; thence S46°54'25"E 13.44 feet; thence S01°55'17"E 161.82 feet; thence S43°04'43"W 13.44 feet; thence S01°55'17"E 49.21 feet; thence S43°25'57"E 3.97 feet to the place of beginning. Contains 6,084 square feet. Warranty Deed (ROW) 650 Burton St, LLC $1.00 1000 Front Avenue NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 2080 Union Avenue SE, Parcel No. 41-18-07-226-004 Warranty Deed Description (Hazen Street and Willard Avenue ROW): Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, T6N, R11W, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section 7; thence N88°39’04“W 512.14 feet along the North line of said Section; thence S01°55‘17”E 42.07 feet to the intersection of the Southerly right-of-way line of Burton Street, as conveyed to the City of Grand Rapids in Liber 2118, page 1093, with the Westerly right-of- way line of Martin Avenue (60 feet wide); thence continuing S01°55’17”E 953.26 feet along said Westerly right-of-way line to the Northerly right-of-way line of Winchell Street; thence N88°25'57"W 352.66 feet along said Northerly right-of-way line to the PLACE OF BEGINNING of this description; thence N88°25'57"W 36.07 feet along said Northerly right-of-way line; thence N01°55'17"W 195.52 feet; thence Northwesterly 26.72 feet along a 17.00 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears N46°56'27"W 24.05 feet; thence S88°02'23"W 357.91 feet to the Easterly right-of-way line of Union Avenue; thence N02°01'02"W 36.00 feet along said Easterly right-of-way line; thence N88°02'23"E 331.02 feet; thence N01°58'12"W 10.79 feet; thence N88°04'43"E 79.97 feet; thence S01°55'17"E 261.49 feet to the place of beginning. Contains 23,408 square feet. 2080 Union Avenue SE, Parcel No. 41-18-07-226-004 Warranty Deed Description (Linden Avenue and Merritt Street ROW): Part of Lots 10 through 19, of Osterhout Addition to the City of Grand Rapids, as recorded in Liber 24 of Plats, Page 34, Kent County Records, and part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, T6N, R11W, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section 7; thence N88°39’04“W 512.14 feet along the North line of said Section; thence S01°55‘17”E 42.07 feet to the intersection of the Southerly right-of-way line of Burton Street, as conveyed to the City of Grand Rapids in Liber 2118, page 1093, with the Westerly right-of-way line of Martin Avenue (60 feet wide); thence continuing S01°55’17”E 444.41 feet along said Westerly right-of-way line to the Northeast corner of Lot 10 of said Osterhout Addition and the PLACE OF BEGINNING of this description; thence S01°55'17"E 36.00 feet along said Westerly right-of-way line; thence  23 CITY COMMISSION OCTOBER 18, 2022 S88°30'24"W 82.91 feet; thence Southwesterly 18.94 feet along a 12.00 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears S43°17'34"W 17.03 feet; thence S01°55'17"E 455.68 feet to the Northerly right-of-way line of Winchell Street; thence N88°25'57"W 36.07 feet along said Northerly line; thence N01°55'17"W 453.48 feet; thence Northeasterly 75.76 feet along a 48.00 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears N43°17'34"E 68.14 feet; thence N88°30'24"E 82.64 feet to the place of beginning. Contains 21,049 square feet. A. That the above-described property be and is hereby dedicated to street and highway purposes. B. That, subject to the supervision and control of the City Manager, the Director of Public Service shall manage and have charge of the above- described property in accordance with Title VI, Section 9, of the Charter of the City of Grand Rapids. C. That the City Engineer and other affected City officials and departments are hereby directed to designate and delineate said property on the official maps and records of the City as public right-of- way to be known as Hastings Street for the use and benefit of the public at large. D. That the City Clerk be authorized and directed to notify the State Treasurer of the State of Michigan of the dedication of the aforesaid property by the City of Grand Rapids as public right-of-way. 3. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to record the aforesaid Easements and Warranty Deed with the Kent County Register of Deeds. 92084 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. On May 13, 1969 (Proceeding No. 21265) the City accepted an easement that is recorded in Liber 2091 Page 1188, Kent County Register of Deeds; and 2. The easement is no longer necessary and the City has received a request to formally release the easement; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That a Release of Easement is hereby approved to the following property owner and/or its successor(s) in interest at the following property for nominal consideration of One Dollar ($1.00):  OCTOBER 18, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 24 ECA Properties, LLC ($1.00) 2090 28th Street SE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49508 2090 28th Street SE, Parcel No. 41-18-16-202-036 and; 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the aforesaid Release of Easement on behalf of the City contingent upon approval as to form by the City Attorney; and 3. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized to record the aforesaid Release of Easement with the Kent County Register of Deeds. E. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 92085 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. The City Commission approved a Brownfield Plan (the “Plan”) for the City of Grand Rapids Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (the “Authority”) on 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. (“Act 381”); and 2. The Board of the Authority has recommended an amendment to the Plan for the Lofts on Grove redevelopment project (the “Project”) described therein (the “Amendment”); and 3. The City Commission held a public hearing on October 4, 2022, for the Amendment after notice in accordance with the requirements of Act 381; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the Amendment constitutes a public purpose under Act 381; and 2. That the Amendment meets all the requirements of Section 13(1) of Act 381; and 3. That the proposed method of financing the costs of the eligible activities, as identified in the Amendment and defined in Act 381, is feasible and the Authority has the authority to arrange the financing; and 4. That the costs of the eligible activities proposed in the Amendment are reasonable and necessary to carry out the purposes of Act 381; and 5. That the amount of captured taxable value estimated to result from the adoption of the Amendment is reasonable; and  25 CITY COMMISSION OCTOBER 18, 2022 6. That the Amendment in the form presented is approved; and 7. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith shall be and the same are hereby rescinded. 92086 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Moody. RESOLVED that: 1. The City will, for employees hired after January 10, 2012, reduce the employee base contribution scale by 3.0% for 2.0% pension multiplier and eliminate the $2,000 annual stipend in accordance with the actuary study of August 23, 2022. 2. The City will increase the Assistant Fire Chief salary 10% from $103,919 to $114,310. 3. The City will increase the employer’s RHSA contribution from $1,750 per year to $2,250 per year. 4. The City will provide a payment of $150 per month paid into a City authorized 457 plan for employees who opt out of the City’s health care benefit. 5. The City will add Juneteenth as a paid Holiday. 6. The City will, effective July 1, 2023, add an additional 4.0% of base pay for employees who have obtained the certification of EMT or higher. 7. The City will add a $40 per pay period stipend for employees who successfully comply with the Human Resources language incentive program. 8. The City will provide a $1,000 non-pensionable payment to each employee on or before the last payroll in December of 2022. 9. The City agrees to wage increases of 6.0% effective July 1, 2022, 1.0% July 1, 2023, and 1.0% July 1, 2024. 10. The City will add a new Section 6 that incorporates the Oversight and Public Accountability proposal language. 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.  OCTOBER 18, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 26 ORDINANCES 92087 Result: Adopted. Mover: Jones. Supporter: Reppart. Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, O’Connor, Jones, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND MAP 43 OF CHAPTER 61 OF TITLE V OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS, THE “ZONING ORDINANCE” ORDINANCE NO. 2022 - 36 THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS DO ORDAIN: Section 1. That Map 43 of Chapter 61 of Title V of the City Code of Grand Rapids be amended to rezone101, 119 & 135 Garden Street SE from SD–IT (Special District–Industrial Transportation) to SD-PRD (Special Districts–Planned Redevelopment District) to facilitate a mixed-use development which includes the rehabilitation of a former two-story industrial building into ten second floor apartments, amenities for the residents of the development, and space for office and light industrial tenants, along with sixteen new detached homes. The properties can be described as follows: Land situated in the City of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan: 101 Garden Street SE (41-18-06-151-004) Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and the West 35 feet of Lot 10 in Block 4 of Centennial Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, on page 16 ALSO, the vacated alley lying between Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 of said Block 4, and part of vacated Vilas Avenue described as commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot 6 in Block 4 of said plat; thence West 5 feet; thence South 65 feet; thence East 5 feet; thence North 65 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to and together with an easement for ingress and egress as evidenced in Liber 699, on page 564. 119 Garden Street SE (41-18-06-151-008) Part of Block 4 of Centennial Plat, City of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, described as Lot 10, except the West 35 feet thereof, Lots 11 and 12, and all of the vacated alley adjacent to said Lot 12. 135 Garden Street SE (41-18-06-151-009) The West 40 feet of Lots 13 and 14, Block 4 of Centennial Plat, City of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Section 2. As provided in Section 5.12.12.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  27 CITY COMMISSION OCTOBER 18, 2022 plans, except if plan elements do not meet ordinance requirements and/or as amended in this resolution. 2. That the use shall operate according to the application and per testimony as recorded in the Planning Commission minutes. 3. 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. 4. That the site shall meet all green site element requirements, including, but not limited to, greenspace, tree canopy, street trees, and landscape buffers. 5. That the detached homes may be clad in LP Smartside, as proposed. 6. That the TN-TCC Zone District shall be assigned for uses in the mixed-use portion of the project, with the following Special Land Uses allowed as Permitted uses in the Tenant B space: a. Assembly, manufacturing, or production of textile products, technology, wood products, furniture and fixtures, paper, clay, glass or fabricated metal; b. Artisanal and creative industry, 5,000 square feet or more; c. Warehousing. 7. For the purposes of signs, the mixed-use commercial portion of the site shall be assigned the TN-TCC Zone District, with the residential portion of the site assigned residential to facilitate installation of a development entry sign. 8. That a plan addressing building and common area maintenance, including but not limited to, safety, trash, snow removal, lighting and landscaping, be submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to occupancy. 9. That the lots shall be combined prior to the closure of the LUDS permit. 10. That the proposed use will comply with all other applicable City ordinances and policies and all State laws. 11. That this approval shall take effect as required by City Commission approval in accordance with Section 5.12.12.G. of the Zoning Ordinance. 92088 Result: Adopted. Mover: Ysasi. Supporter: O’Connor. Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, O’Connor, Jones, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody ORDINANCE NO. 2022 - 37 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 2022-13, the Budget of the City of Grand Rapids for Fiscal Year 2023, as amended. General Operating Fund Previously Approved Resources 169,600,745.37  OCTOBER 18, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 28 Other 111,000.00 From (To) Fund Balance - Total Amended Resources 169,711,745.37 Previously Approved Appropriations 169,600,745.37 Clerk 111,000.00 Total Amended Appropriations 169,711,745.37 Public Library Grants/Projects Fund Previously Approved Resources 1,830,000.00 Other - From (To) Fund Balance 323,000.00 Total Amended Resources 2,153,000.00 Previously Approved Appropriations 1,830,000.00 Requested Changes 323,000.00 Total Amended Appropriations 2,153,000.00 Public Library Operating Fund Previously Approved Resources 15,344,336.00 Other - From (To) Fund Balance 253,570.00 Total Amended Resources 15,597,906.00 Previously Approved Appropriations 15,344,336.00 Requested Changes 253,570.00 Total Amended Appropriations 15,597,906.00 Water Improvement Fund Previously Approved Resources 62,091,785.02 Other 8,186,970.00 From (To) Retained Earnings - Total Amended Resources 70,278,755.02 Previously Approved Appropriations 62,091,785.02 Requested Changes 8,186,970.00 Total Amended Appropriations 70,278,755.02 Water Supply System Revenue Bonds 2020 Fund Previously Approved Resources 12,493,272.74 Other 1,757,390.00 From (To) Retained Earnings - Total Amended Resources 14,250,662.74 Previously Approved Appropriations 12,493,272.74 Requested Changes 1,757,390.00 Total Amended Appropriations 14,250,662.74 Sewer Improvement Fund  29 CITY COMMISSION OCTOBER 18, 2022 Previously Approved Resources 33,772,144.98 Other (77,000.00) From (To) Retained Earnings - Total Amended Resources 33,695,144.98 Previously Approved Appropriations 33,772,144.98 Requested Changes (77,000.00) Total Amended Appropriations 33,695,144.98 Facilities Management - Operating Previously Approved Resources 5,539,529.52 Other - From (To) Retained Earnings 420,000.00 Total Amended Resources 5,959,529.52 Previously Approved Appropriations 5,539,529.52 Requested Changes 420,000.00 Total Amended Appropriations 5,959,529.52 Federal Forefeitures-Treasury Department Fund Previously Approved Resources - Other - From (To) Fund Balance 45,995.00 Total Amended Resources 45,995.00 Previously Approved Appropriations - Requested Changes 45,995.00 Total Amended Appropriations 45,995.00 Lead Hazard Control/Reduction Fund Previously Approved Resources 4,157,253.27 Other 67,085.26 From (To) Fund Balance - Total Amended Resources 4,224,338.53 Previously Approved Appropriations 4,157,253.27 Requested Changes 67,085.26 Total Amended Appropriations 4,224,338.53 Community Development Program Fund Previously Approved Resources 10,208,638.30 Other 121,877.39 From (To) Fund Balance - Total Amended Resources 10,330,515.69 Previously Approved Appropriations 10,208,638.30 Requested Changes 121,877.39 Total Amended Appropriations 10,330,515.69  OCTOBER 18, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 30 Home Investment Partnership Fund Previously Approved Resources 8,170,317.87 Other 15,949.89 From (To) Fund Balance - Total Amended Resources 8,186,267.76 Previously Approved Appropriations 8,170,317.87 Requested Changes 15,949.89 Total Amended Appropriations 8,186,267.76 Fire Grants Fund Previously Approved Resources 839,598.61 Other 130,783.00 From (To) Fund Balance - Total Amended Resources 970,381.61 Previously Approved Appropriations 839,598.61 Requested Changes 130,783.00 Total Amended Appropriations 970,381.61 Police Grants Fund Previously Approved Resources 973,443.44 Other 652,068.00 From (To) Fund Balance - Total Amended Resources 1,625,511.44 Previously Approved Appropriations 973,443.44 Requested Changes 652,068.00 Total Amended Appropriations 1,625,511.44 Parking Capital Projects Fund Previously Approved Resources 16,590,414.42 Other 2,222,270.00 From (To) Retained Earnings - Total Amended Resources 18,812,684.42 Previously Approved Appropriations 16,590,414.42 Requested Changes 2,222,270.00 Total Amended Appropriations 18,812,684.42 Major Streets Fund Previously Approved Resources 24,341,288.92 Other - From (To) Fund Balance 130,569.37 Total Amended Resources 24,471,858.29 Previously Approved Appropriations 24,341,288.92 Requested Changes 130,569.37  31 CITY COMMISSION OCTOBER 18, 2022 Total Amended Appropriations 24,471,858.29 Local Streets Fund Previously Approved Resources 7,593,936.91 Other - From (To) Fund Balance 55,958.30 Total Amended Resources 7,649,895.21 Previously Approved Appropriations 7,593,936.91 Requested Changes 55,958.30 Total Amended Appropriations 7,649,895.21 61st District Court Grants Fund Previously Approved Resources 1,743,967.11 Other 531,000.00 From (To) Fund Balance - Total Amended Resources 2,274,967.11 Previously Approved Appropriations 1,743,967.11 Requested Changes 531,000.00 Total Amended Appropriations 2,274,967.11 Capital Improvement Fund Previously Approved Resources 37,799,922.35 Other 54,416.89 From (To) Fund Balance - Total Amended Resources 37,854,339.24 Previously Approved Appropriations 37,799,922.35 Requested Changes 54,416.89 Total Amended Appropriations 37,854,339.24 Result: Adopted. Mover: Ysasi. Supporter: Reppart. Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, O’Connor, Jones, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody Motion to give this Ordinance immediate effect. 92089 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, O’Connor, Jones, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody AN ORDINANCE TO FIX THE SALARIES AND RATES OF COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS CLASSIFIED IN CLASS TITLES WHICH ARE WITHIN THE GRAND RAPIDS FIRE FIGHTERS UNION, IAFF LOCAL 366, TO ADOPT A SCHEDULE OF ANNUAL PAY RANGES FOR SUCH EMPLOYEES, TO PROVIDE FOR ADJUSTMENTS IN SUCH PAY RANGE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION OF RULES PRESCRIBING THE METHOD OF PROVIDING FOR  OCTOBER 18, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 32 INCREASES AND DECREASES IN COMPENSATION WITHIN THE PAY RANGES ESTABLISHED BY THIS ORDINANCE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF OTHER PERSONNEL MATTERS AND TO REPEAL ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, SAID REPEAL TO BECOME EFFECTIVE AS OF JULY 1, 2022 ORDINANCE NO. 2022 – 38 THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS DO ORDAIN: Section 1. There is hereby established the following schedule of annual pay ranges which shall be the basis for establishing the rates of compensation for all employees in the classes of positions described in Section 4, and which shall be effective July 1, 2022. FIRE DEPARTMENT UNIFORMED EMPLOYEES ANNUAL SALARY SCHEDULE Range B C D E F 01B $51,723 $60,567 $65,206 $69,870 $79,023 (52.88 hr) $18.7555 $21.9624 $23.6444 $25.3357 $28.6546 (40 hr) $24.8671 $29.1188 $31.3490 $33.5913 $37.9917 01BB $55,896 $60,566 $65,206 $69,870 $79,023 (40 hr) $26.8731 $29.1184 $31.3490 $33.5915 $37.9918 02B $84,038 $30.4732 (52.88 hr) $40.4030 (40 hr) $90,888 03B $32.9570 (52.88 hr) $43.6960 (40 hr) 03BB $84,039 $90,887 (40 hr) $40.4034 $43.6959 $93,652 04B  33 CITY COMMISSION OCTOBER 18, 2022 $33.9592 (52.88 hr) $45.0248 (40 hr) $96,413 05B (52.88 hr) $34.9605 $46.3525 (40 hr) $102,756 06B $37.2607 (52.88 hr) $49.4021 (40 hr) 07B $122,511 (52.88 hr) $44.4238 (40 hr) $58.8994 08B $25.0000 09B $20.0000 10B $17.5000 11B $99,584 $32.4249 (52.88 hr) $42.9906 (40 hr) $121,170 12B $58.2546 (40 hr) Each of the foregoing salary ranges shall consist of a minimum rate, which is the lowest amount in the columns opposite the range number; a maximum rate, which is the highest amount in the columns opposite the range number; and the intermediate steps, which are stated in the columns between the minimum and the maximum. Section 1.1. There is hereby established the following schedule of annual pay ranges which shall be the basis for establishing the rates of  OCTOBER 18, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 34 compensation for all employees in the classes of positions described in Section 4, and which shall be effective July 1, 2023. FIRE DEPARTMENT UNIFORMED EMPLOYEES ANNUAL SALARY SCHEDULE Range B C D E F 01B $52,241 $61,173 $65,858 $70,569 $79,813 (52.88 hr) $18.9431 $22.1820 $23.8809 $25.5890 $28.9411 (40 hr) $25.1157 $29.4100 $31.6625 $33.9272 $38.3716 01BB $56,455 $61,172 $65,858 $70,569 $79,813 (40 hr) $27.1418 $29.4096 $31.6625 $33.9274 $38.3717 02B $84,879 $30.7780 (52.88 hr) $40.8070 (40 hr) $91,797 03B $33.2865 (52.88 hr) $44.1330 (40 hr) 03BB $84,879 $91,796 (40 hr) $40.8074 $44.1329 $94,588 04B $34.2988 (52.88 hr) $45.4750 (40 hr) $97,377 05B (52.88 hr) $35.3101 $46.8160 (40 hr) $103,784 06B $37.6333 (52.88 hr) $49.8962 (40 hr)  35 CITY COMMISSION OCTOBER 18, 2022 07B $123,736 (52.88 hr) $44.8681 (40 hr) $59.4884 08B $25.0000 09B $20.0000 10B $17.5000 11B $100,580 $36.4715 (52.88 hr) $48.3558 (40 hr) $122,381 12B $58.8372 (40 hr) Each of the foregoing salary ranges shall consist of a minimum rate, which is the lowest amount in the columns opposite the range number; a maximum rate, which is the highest amount in the columns opposite the range number; and intermediate steps, which are stated in the columns between the minimum and the maximum. Section 1.2. There is hereby established the following schedule of annual pay ranges which shall be the basis for establishing the rates of compensation for all employees in the classes of positions described in Section 4, and which shall be effective July 1, 2024. FIRE DEPARTMENT UNIFORMED EMPLOYEES ANNUAL SALARY SCHEDULE Range B C D E F 01B $52,763 $61,785 $66,517 $71,274 $80,611 (52.88 hr) $19.1325 $22.4038 $24.1197 $25.8449 $29.2305 (40 hr) $25.3669 $29.7041 $31.9791 $34.2665 $38.7553 01BB $57,019 $61,784 $66,517 $71,275 $80,611 (40 hr) $27.4132 $29.7037 $31.9791 $34.2667 $38.7555  OCTOBER 18, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 36 02B $85,727 $31.0858 (52.88 hr) $41.2151 (40 hr) $92,715 03B $33.6194 (52.88 hr) $44.5743 (40 hr) 03BB $85,728 $92,714 (40 hr) $41.2155 $44.5742 $95,534 04B $34.6717 (52.88 hr) $45.9298 (40 hr) $98,351 05B (52.88 hr) $35.6632 $47.2841 (40 hr) $104,822 06B $38.0096 (52.88 hr) $50.3951 (40 hr) 07B $124,973 (52.88 hr) $45.3168 (40 hr) $60.0833 08B $25.0000 09B $20.0000 10B $17.5000  37 CITY COMMISSION OCTOBER 18, 2022 11B $101,586 $36.8362 (52.88 hr) $48.8394 (40 hr) $123,605 12B $59.4255 Each of the foregoing salary ranges shall consist of a minimum rate, which is the lowest amount in the columns opposite the range number; a maximum rate, which is the highest amount in the columns opposite the range number; and intermediate steps, which are stated in the columns between the minimum and the maximum. Section 2. For each class of positions in the service of the City of Grand Rapids assigned to the salary range number prescribed in Section 4 of this Ordinance and for each class of positions therein designated, the minimum rate of compensation shall be the lowest amount in the columns opposite such range number as shown in the tables in Section 1, 1,1., and 1.2., hereof. Section 3. The maximum rate shall be that provided in Column F opposite said position, in Section 1, 1.1., and 1.2., hereof; and intermediate steps shall be those stated in the columns between the minimum and maximum in said Section. The class titles herein used are those prescribed by statute, the Charter, or established by the Civil Service Board. Section 4. The following Fire Uniformed Employee classifications shall be paid within the range listed opposite the Class title: Class Class Title Range No 198 Fire Lieutenant – Hazardous Materials Planner 3B (1 Step) 199 Fire Captain – Fleet/Facility Maintenance 11B 200 Fire Captain – Prevention 5B (1 Step) 201 Fire Fighter 1B 202 Fire Equipment Operator 2B 203 Fire Lieutenant 3B (1 Step) 204 Fire Captain 5B 205 Battalion Fire Chief 6B 207 Fire Chief – Training 6B 208 Fire Captain – Training 5B 209 Fire Investigator 4B 210 Fire Lieutenant - Fire Prevention Inspector 3B (1 Step) 211 Fire Marshal 6B 214 Fire Captain – Building Maintenance 5B  OCTOBER 18, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 38 215 Fire Maintenance Electrician 1BB 220 Fire Captain – Fleet Maintenance 5B 463 Assistant Fleet Maintenance Supervisor 3BB (2 Steps) 800 Assistant Fire Chief 12B 807 Fire Captain - Emergency Medical Svcs Coordinator 5B 810 Certified Fire Instructor 8B 811 Provisional Fire Instructor 9B 812 Assistant Fire Instructor 10B 815 Fire Lieutenant - Strategic Planning Officer 3B (1 Step) 818 Fire Lieutenant – Technology 3B (1 Step) 819 Fire Lieutenant – Training 3B (1 Step) 820 Fire Captain – Strategic Planning Officer 5B Section 5. That all Ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed. Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, O’Connor, Jones, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody Motion to give this ordinance immediate effect. 92090 Result: Adopted. Mover: Jones. Supporter: O’Connor. Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, O’Connor, Jones, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody ORDINANCE NO. 2022 - 39 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 2022-13, the Budget of the City of Grand Rapids for Fiscal Year 2023, as amended. General Operating Fund Previously Approved Resources 169,711,745.37 Other - From (To) Fund Balance 812,690.00 Total Amended Resources 170,524,435.37 Previously Approved Appropriations 169,711,745.37 Fire 812,690.00 Total Amended Appropriations 170,524,435.37 Result: Adopted. Mover: Lenear. Supporter: O’Connor. Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, O’Connor, Jones, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody Motion to give this ordinance immediate effect. PUBLIC HEARINGS 92091 Result: Referred to Committee of the Whole. Public hearing to consider a Brownfield Plan Amendment for the 280 Ann, LLC Redevelopment Project located at 280 Ann Street NW.  39 CITY COMMISSION OCTOBER 18, 2022 92092 Result: Referred to Committee of the Whole. Public hearing to consider the establishment of a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone for the 280 Ann, LLC Project located at 280 Ann Street NW. ADJOURNMENT Commission adjourned at 8:43 PM JOEL H. HONDORP City Clerk