City Commission Meeting

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE City Commission OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN Regular Session, December 6, 2022 CALL TO ORDER Commission was called to order by Mayor Rosalynn Bliss at 7:00 PM ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Bliss, Commissioner Lenear, Commissioner O’Connor, Commissioner Ysasi, Commissioner Reppart, Commissioner Moody Absent: Commissioner Jones (Excused) The roll was called by the City Clerk. Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, O’Connor, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody Excused: Joseph D. Jones Motion to excuse Commissioner Jones. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On the motion of Com. Kurt Reppart, supported by Com. Nathaniel Moody, the reading of the minutes of the Special Meeting of November 10, 2022 was waived and said minutes were accepted as presented. Carried. On the motion of Com. Nathaniel Moody, supported by Com. Kurt Reppart, the reading of the minutes of the Regular Session of November 15, 2022 was waived and said minutes were accepted as presented. Carried. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 92163 Result: Received and Filed. Communication received from Paul Mayhue regarding the Patrick Lyoya case. 92164 Result: Received and Filed. Communications (3) received opposing an increase to water and sewer rates. 92165 Result: Referred to Committee on Appointments. Communication from Kenneth Hoskins regarding their resignation from the Housing Appeals Board. 1  DECEMBER 6, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 2 92166 Result: Received and Filed. Communication received from Joshua Lunger, Vice President of Governmental Affairs, requesting action to improve health and safety in public places. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS 92167 Result: Received and Filed. Comptroller’s report for the period of November 2, 2022 through November 22, 2022 in the amount of $41,125,698.90. 92168 Result: Received and Filed. Treasurer’s report for the period of November 5, 2022 through November 21, 2022. 92169 Result: Received and Filed. The City Clerk submitted copies of the General Retirement System Annual Actuarial Valuation for the year ending June 30, 2022. CONSENT AGENDA A. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL 92170 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: O’Connor. Adoption of the following items under the consent agenda. B. COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS 92171 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: O’Connor. RESOLVED, that Mayor Bliss’ appointment of Stacie Behler to the Downtown Improvement District Board for the remainder of a three-year term ending December 31, 2024, be confirmed. 92172 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: O’Connor. RESOLVED, that the City Commission’s appointment of Rosalynn Bliss, Joe Jones, Molly Clarin, and Erika Gonzalez to the Seeding Justice GR nonprofit board, ending no later than December 31, 2023, be approved. C. FISCAL COMMITTEE 92173 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: O’Connor. RESOLVED: 1. That the City is authorized to enter into a contract between the City of Grand Rapids and Grattan Raceway Park, Inc. allowing Grattan Raceway Park, Inc. to provide a closed track for drivers training for the Grand Rapids Police Department.  3 CITY COMMISSION DECEMBER 6, 2022 2. The City shall pay Grattan Raceway Park, Inc. a “not-to-exceed” amount of $40,000 in return for use of the track for two years from December 31, 2022 through December 31, 2024. 3. Upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the agreement. 92174 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: O’Connor. RESOLVED: 1. That the City Commission authorizes the acceptance of a grant award for the benefit of traffic enforcement programs in the total amount of $36,504. 2. That the awarded grant between the City of Grand Rapids and the Office of Highway Safety Planning be approved, and the Mayor is authorized to execute said agreement and related documents upon approval as to form by the City Attorney. 92175 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: O’Connor. WHEREAS: 1. In 2002 the City entered into a 20-year lease with a 10-year extension to lease the first floor of the Phinney Building located at 87-89 Monroe Center, NW in the City and the lease permits the City to sublease all or any portion thereof; and 2. The City’s current sublease agreement with the GRAAMA is set to expire on December 31, 2022; therefore RESOLVED that upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a sublease agreement on property located at 89 Monroe Center between the City and the Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives for the period of 6-months for the lease rate of $2,132.17 a month and a six-month renewal option at the same rate. 92176 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: O’Connor. WHEREAS: 1. The City of Grand Rapids is part of the Water Research Foundation; and 2. The city receives a variety of services to improve water and wastewater services to the public; and  DECEMBER 6, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 4 3. Approval is needed for payment to the Water Research Foundation in the amount of $51,407.30 to be charged to accounting codes 5910-536-1000- 9150 ($31,538.30) and 5900-527-1000-9150 ($19,869); therefore RESOLVED that the Comptroller is authorized and directed to pay the invoice under this resolution. 92177 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: O’Connor. WHEREAS: 1. The City of Grand Rapids Strategic Plan includes strategies to “support the creation, retention and growth of businesses;” and 2. A vibrant retail sector contributes to the overall well-being of the City and its residents and businesses; and 3. Understanding of the current retail market and future retail growth potential and reducing the first-floor retail vacancy rate within the City of Grand Rapids are integral to developing and retaining retail businesses in Downtown and in the City’s neighborhood commercial corridors; and 4. The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, the City of Grand Rapids Downtown Development Authority and the City have collaborated to develop the Grand Rapids Retail Retention and Recruitment Initiative; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the City of Grand Rapids is hereby authorized to enter into an amended Services Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce and City of Grand Rapids Downtown Development Authority for the administration of the Grand Rapids Retail Retention and Attraction Initiative in the amount “not-to-exceed” $143,332.81 for the period of November 10, 2021, through June 30, 2024; and 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City in a form approved by the City Attorney; and 3. That payment for the contract will be made from the Economic Development General Operating fund (1010-728-1000-8010); and 4. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith shall be and the same are hereby rescinded.  5 CITY COMMISSION DECEMBER 6, 2022 92178 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: O’Connor. RESOLVED: 1. That the City Treasurer’s office is authorized to work with The Rapid and Mesmerize to promote GR PayIt on Rapid buses. 2. The project cost is “not-to-exceed” $30,000 and will be funded by the FY 23 Treasurer’s office budget. 92179 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: O’Connor. RESOLVED: 1. An addendum to the PayIt, LLC contract through June 30, 2024, to add Point-of-Sale and Interactive Voice Response payment channels; and 2. An increase to the current contract with PayIt, LLC, by $200,000 with a “not-to-exceed” annual amount of $1.4M; and 3. An appropriation to use $20,000 of Federal ARPA funding for new credit card equipment; and 4. That the Mayor is authorized to execute said agreement/contract addendum in a form approved by the City Attorney. 92180 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: O’Connor. RESOLVED: 1. That an agreement between the City of Grand Rapids and the Urban League of West Michigan in the amount of $50,000 is approved; and 2. That the period of performance is from December 15, 2022 through July 1, 2023; and 3. That the Mayor is authorized to execute said agreement, and other related documents, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 92181 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: O’Connor. 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:  DECEMBER 6, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 6 1. Various It is recommended to award three-year term contracts for various “as- needed” mobility and transportation related consulting services to support the work of the Mobile GR Department as follows: Vendor Services Provided NTE Annual AECOM (Data collection, EV charging, Transit assets) $95,000 Fishbeck (Transportation and Pedestrian planning) $80,000 Fleis Vanderbrink (Transportation and Pedestrian planning) $80,000 Hubbel Roth Clark (Data collection, Signal Ops, Transit assets) $90,000 Kimley Horn (Signal Ops, EV charging, New Mobility) $90,000 Mobility Development (EV charging, New Mobility) $80,000 Operators Moore Bruggink (Data collection, Bike planning, New Mobility) $85,000 Nelson Nygaard (Vision Zero, New Mobility, Transit Assets) $80,000 OHM Advisors (Data collection, Bike planning, Signal Ops) $90,000 Prein Newhof (Bike and Pedestrian planning) $80,000 Progressive AE (Bike, Transportation, and Pedestrian planning) $85,000 Replica (Data Collection) $50,000 ROWE (Signal Ops, Bike/Transportation/ Pedestrian planning) $85,000 Sam Schwartz (Bike & Pedestrian planning, Vision Zero, New Mobility) $95,000 SmithGroup (Vision Zero, Bike and Pedestrian Planning) $85,000 Streetlight Data (Data Collection) $50,000 WSP Michigan (EV Charging, Signal Ops, Transportation Planning) $95,000 The total annual “not-to-exceed” amount requested for all contracts is $1,385,000.00; the estimated three-year total annual “not-to-exceed” amount is $4,155,000.00. The individual contract amounts by vendor are expected to be adjusted based on need and use, but will not exceed the aggregate total approved. 2. GovHR USA, LLC Baker Tilley US, LLP Recommendation for award for executive recruitment services for the Human Resources Department from GovHR, LLC for the position of Fire Chief for the “not-to-exceed” amount of $23,500.00, and from Baker Tilley US, LLP for the position of Director of Human Resources for the “not-to- exceed” amount of $26,950.00. 3. Alexander Chemical Increase to the annual “not-to-exceed” contract amount by $700,000.00, for a new annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $1,077,000.00, for the “as- needed” purchase of bulk liquid sodium hypochlorite (bleach) for the Environmental Services Department and the Lake Michigan Filtration Plant from Alexander Chemical Corporation. 4. Shawn Sremba Increase to the annual “not-to-exceed” contract amount by $20,000.00, for a new annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $140,000.00, for landscape maintenance services for Facilities Management, Environmental Services, Parks & Recreation, Impound Lot and the Fire Department from Shawn Sremba (dba Natural Landscapes).  7 CITY COMMISSION DECEMBER 6, 2022 5. JND Snowplowing Lavelle’s Lawncare and Snowplowing One-year term contracts for assisted sidewalk snow removal services for the Public Works Department from JND Snowplowing for Zone 1 Segment 1 and 2 for the “not-to-exceed” amount of $198,000.00; and from Lavelle’s Lawncare & Snowplowing, LLC for Zone 1 Segment 3 and Zones 2, 3, and 4 for an the “not-to-exceed” amount of $77,000.00. 6. STS Operating Increase to the annual “not-to-exceed” contract amount by $150,000.00, for a new annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $200,000.00, for the purchase and delivery of various “as-needed” Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M) Moyno pump parts for the Environmental Services Department from STS Operating, Inc. (dba Fluid Process Equipment). 7. A-1 Asphalt, Inc. Superior Asphalt, Inc. Cooperative agreement through the Kent County Road Commission (KCRC) for a one-year term contract with one, one-year renewal option for various bulk winter bituminous cold patching materials for the Public Works for the annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $2,500,000.00 as follows: Vendor Items Annual A1 Asphalt Inc. HMA – 13A $1,000,000.00 Superior Asphalt Inc. CP7 - UPM cold-mix, HMA $1,500,000.00 The estimated two-year total amount for all contracts is $5,000,000.00. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to proceed with awards to the following vendors: 8. Accela, Inc. Contract extension for an additional one-year term with two, one-year renewal options for continued Accela CRM software licenses, maintenance and support for 311/Customer Service from Accela, Inc. for the first-year annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $34,823.46. 9. Signature Ford-Lincoln Cooperative purchase through the State of Michigan MiDEAL Contract #071-B7700180 is recommended for the purchase of thirteen (13) 2023 Ford pickup trucks for the Fleet Management Department from Signature Ford-Lincoln (dba Owosso Motors Inc.) for the total amount of $683,443.00 as follows:  DECEMBER 6, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 8 1 each 2023 Ford F250 Crew Cab 6’-3/4” box, red $55,161.00/ea. planned replacement - Fire department 3 each 2023 Ford F250 Super Cab 8’ box, yellow $54,813.00/ea. planned replacement – general fleet 4 each 2023 Ford F250 Regular Cab 8’ box, white $49,665.00/ea. planned replacement – general fleet, plow trucks 3 each 2023 Ford F250 Regular Cab 8’ box, yellow $50,325.00/ea. planned replacement – general fleet, plow trucks 1 each 2023 Ford F350 Regular Cab 8’ box, yellow $51,218.00/ea. new addition – general fleet, Parks maintenance 1 each 2023 Ford F350 Regular Cab chassis, yellow $62,990.00/ea. planned replacement – ESD dump-box truck 10. Knapheide Truck Equipment Cooperative purchase through the State of Michigan MiDEAL Contract #071-B770087 is recommended for the purchase of a service truck utility body for the Parks and Recreation Department (in conjunction with Fleet Management) from Knapheide Truck Equipment for the amount of $26,752.30. 11. AIS Construction Equipment Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts and repair services for a Falcon live-bottom asphalt truck for the Fleet Management Department from AIS Construction Equipment for the total amount of $13,999.02. 12. Dubois-Cooper Purchase of two (2) Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) Gorman- Rupp lift suction pumps for the Environmental Services Department from Dubois-Cooper for the amount of $12,496.00; freight charges will be added at time of shipment. 13. Grand Arbor Group Purchase of insecticide product for the upcoming 2023 season for the Parks and Recreation – Forestry Department from Grand Arbor Group for the total amount of $25,415.64.  9 CITY COMMISSION DECEMBER 6, 2022 D. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 92182 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: O’Connor. WHEREAS: 1. The City of Grand Rapids (“City”) acquired the property identified as 617 Vries Street SW (the “Property”) involuntarily through the tax foreclosure process on May 26, 1993; and 2. The adjacent property owner has submitted an offer to purchase the Property and City Commission Policy 900-63 permits the sale; and 3. The City desires to return the Property to the private ownership of responsible parties; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the sale and conveyance of the property commonly known as 617 Vries Street SW, permanent parcel number 41-17-01-158-070 which is legally described as LOT 32 ALSO ALL OF VAC CORDELIA CT ALLEY ADJ ON THE N ALSO W 10 FT OF LOT 33 ALSO S 1/2 OF THAT PART OF VAC PORTION OF CORDELIA CT ALLEY ADJ ON THE N *KROODSMA ADDITION for consideration of two thousand dollars and zero cents ($2,000.00) to Augustus L. and Robin Thomas is approved; and 2. That the Mayor is authorized to sign a quitclaim deed on behalf of the City to effectuate the conveyance; and 3. That the City accepts a public utility easement over the Property for the public purpose of maintaining the existing utilities on the Property, which easement will be recorded concurrent with the aforementioned quitclaim deed; and 4. That all incidental costs associated with the conveyance will be paid by the grantee and the proceeds of sale will be deposited to the Environmental Services Department ($1,930) and the Property Management Fund ($70). 92183 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: O’Connor. RESOLVED: 1. That the City Commission hereby authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to submit two (2) Michigan Spark Grants applications to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources requesting $1,000,000 each for improvements to the playground and surrounding areas at Richmond Park and Martin Luther King Park, and to provide any additional information that  DECEMBER 6, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 10 may be required with respect to the project; and 2. That, contingent upon execution of an agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the City will provide matching funds to the Richmond Park project in the amount of $600,000 (38%), for an estimated total eligible project cost of $1,600,000 with source of said matching funds to be $20,000 in private donations from the Mitten Foundation and $580,000 in Parks Millage during fiscal years 2023 and 2024; and 3. That, contingent upon execution of an agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the City will provide matching funds to the Martin Luther King Park project in the amount of $500,000 (33%), for an estimated total eligible project cost of $1,500,000 with source of said matching funds to be the Parks Millage during fiscal years 2023, 2024, and 2025. 92184 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: O’Connor. WHEREAS: 1. Kent ISD owns real property located at 2930 Knapp Street, NE within the City of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan which consists of five parcels of real property, four parcels which are located within the boundaries of the City of Grand Rapids and one parcel which is located within Grand Rapids Township. 2. As the largest constituent within the Knapp's Corner Drain Drainage District, and in a cooperative effort with the Drain Commissioner to provide a regional drainage solution, the City of Grand Rapids desires to acquire a certain portion of Kent ISD’s property for public drainage purposes so as to establish, construct, operate, improve, and maintain a drain and water retention area/system and to acquire easements for underground stormwater pipes and for other facilities, as well as ingress and egress to the Kent ISD Property. RESOLVED: 1. The City Commission authorizes the City to enter into an Agreement with Kent ISD and KCDD providing for the acquisition of a portion of the Kent ISD Property and related easements, upon the terms and conditions detailed in the Agreement, for inclusion in the formation of a new drainage district. 2. The City Commission authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement upon the terms and conditions contained in the Agreement, to make any revisions to the Agreement not inconsistent with this resolution, and to take any other action necessary to provide the City with the acquisition of a portion of the Kent ISD property and related easements, all  11 CITY COMMISSION DECEMBER 6, 2022 of which shall be subject to review and approval by the City’s legal counsel. 3. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they conflict with the provisions of this resolution are hereby rescinded. 92185 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: O’Connor. WHEREAS: 1. On February 22, 2022 (Proceeding No. 91438), the City awarded a contract to Katerberg-Verhage, Inc. (Katerberg) for the following project: Improvements to Heartside and Pekich Park (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”); and 2. It is necessary to increase the scope of work and authorize expenditures for the aforesaid contract; and 3. It is necessary to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Edgar Hernandez for a basketball court mural. RESOLVED: 1. That the scope of work for the contract with Katerberg, be increased at a cost of $36,310 with total expenditures not to exceed $1,099,000 which includes the costs of the construction contract, an MOU for a basketball court mural by Edgar Hernandez, contingencies, and administration. Said amount of $1,099,000 to be charged to the applicable codes currently defined as follows: $11,815 to Code No. 2460-447-8000-8010 and $1,087,185 to applicable Parks Millage Codes. 2. That the MOU with Edgar Hernandez be approved and that, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute said MOU on behalf of the City. 3. That the City Engineer or his designee is hereby authorized to execute the necessary change order to the aforesaid contract with Katerberg. 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. 92186 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: O’Connor. WHEREAS, bids were received on November 22, 2022 for the following project: Replacement of Private Lead Service Lines Contract 2023-1 (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”)  DECEMBER 6, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 12 and B & Z Company (B&Z) submitted a bid of $1,179,226, for which the engineer’s estimate, is $1,552,240; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the bid of B&Z 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 $1,528,300 which includes the costs of the construction contract, engineering/inspection/administration, and contingencies. Said amount of $1,528,300 to be charged to the applicable Water System 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. 92187 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: O’Connor. WHEREAS, a Qualification Based Selection Process was used to receive a proposal for professional services on August 11, 2022 for the following project: Improvements to Martin Luther King Park Lodge (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) and Erhardt Construction Company (Erhardt) submitted a proposal of $30,000. RESOLVED: 1. That the proposal of Erhardt be accepted and that, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the professional services agreement for the Project on behalf of the City; and 2. That expenditures for the Project be authorized in an amount “not-to- exceed” $30,000 which includes the costs of professional services agreement and contingencies. Said amount of $33,000 to be charged to the applicable Parks Millage Codes; and 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.  13 CITY COMMISSION DECEMBER 6, 2022 92188 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: O’Connor. WHEREAS: 1. On December 13, 2020 (Proceeding No. 90286) the City approved a grant application in connection with the Grand River Trails East – Leonard Street to Ann Street (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”); and 2. On January 19, 2022 (Proceeding No. 91363) the City authorized final design engineering services in connection with the Project; and 3. It is necessary to authorize a payment for a Temporary Grading Permit in connection with the project; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That a payment in the amount of $1,135.00 is hereby authorized to the following property owner at the following property: 1247 Monroe Ave. NW, Parcel No. 41-13-13-476-007 15 Leonard Properties, LLC ($1,135.00) 1230 Monroe Avenue NW Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505; and 2. That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make payments, in amounts and to said payees, as the City Engineer or his designee requests in connection with the aforesaid Temporary Grading Permit. E. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 92189 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: O’Connor. WHEREAS Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc., Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University (KCAD) and the City of Grand Rapids have collaborated on delivery of the annual ArtPrize event since 2009, and now recommend entering into a Memorandum of Understanding for the establishment of ArtPrize 2.0; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That a memorandum of understanding between Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc., Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University and the City of Grand Rapids for establishment of ArtPrize 2.0 is hereby approved; and 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute the MOU upon approval by the City Manager as to content and by the City Attorney as to form.  DECEMBER 6, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 14 92190 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: O’Connor. RESOLVED, that the attached 2023 City Commission meeting schedule be adopted. 92191 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: O’Connor. WHEREAS: 1. The State of Michigan has provided for the issuance of additional Liquor Licenses within the Downtown Development Area, as authorized by Public Act 501 of 2006 (MCL 436.1521a(1)(b)); and 2. Gin Gin Lounge, LLC (d/b/a General Wood Shop), at 507 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. Gin Gin Lounge, LLC (d/b/a General Wood Shop), 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 Authority adopted a resolution on November 9, 2022, recommending approval of the issuance of a new Class C Redevelopment District Liquor License, at 507 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, Kent County, above all others; therefore RESOLVED that the request from Gin Gin Lounge (d/b/a General Wood Shop) located at 507 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, Kent County for a new Class C Redevelopment District Liquor License pursuant to Public Act 501 of 2006 (MCL 436.1521a(1)(b)) be approved above others. 92192 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: O’Connor. WHEREAS: 1. Increasing the availability of outdoor dining space will help increase the vibrancy of downtown and neighborhood business districts; and 2. Public Act 124 of 2020 as amended empowers the City Commission to designate Social Districts with Commons Areas where purchasers may consume alcoholic beverages sold by multiple qualified Michigan Liquor Control Commission licensees who obtain Social District Permits; and  15 CITY COMMISSION DECEMBER 6, 2022 3. The City Commission has designated Social Districts containing Commons Areas within the City of Grand Rapids; and 4. The City Commission has received a request from a qualified licensee to recommend approval of their Social District Permit application by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission; and 5. The licensed premises of the licensee are contiguous to the Commons Areas within the designated Social Districts; and 6. The City Commission desires to recommend approval of the Social District Permit application; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the Social District Permit application from One Beer at a Time, LLC dba Broad Leaf Brewery + Spirits; 443 Bridge St. NW, is recommended by the City Commission for consideration and approval by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission; and 2. That the City Clerk is authorized and directed to provide the applicant with a certification of this action in the form specified by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. 92193 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: O’Connor. WHEREAS: 1. The City Commission on January 30, 2018 approved Resolution No. 87390 and adopted an amended City Commission Policy No. 900-45 for Neighborhood Enterprise Zones, which contains a statement of the City’s goals, objectives and requirements to designate an eligible area; and 2. The City Commission established the Lofts on Grove Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) district by Resolution No. 92153, adopted on November 15, 2022; and 3. An application was filed with the City of Grand Rapids on November 16, 2022 by Lofts on Grove Holdings, LLC for the construction of up to 110 apartment units which are to be located within the Lofts on Grove NEZ, requesting a NEZ Exemption Certificate; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the City Commission hereby acknowledges receipt of the NEZ Exemption Certificate application from Lofts on Grove Holdings, LLC for the construction of market-rate residential apartment units to be located within the Lofts on Grove NEZ; and  DECEMBER 6, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 16 2. That the City Commission hereby finds that the NEZ Exemption Certificate application complies with the Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Act, Act 147 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1992, as amended; and 3. That the City Commission hereby approves the submission of the NEZ Exemption Certificate application for the above-described project, located at the 1329 and 1359 Plainfield Avenue NE, to the State Tax Commission by the City Clerk; and 4. That the City Commission recommends that the above-described property, if approved by the State Tax Commission, shall receive fifteen (15) years of NEZ benefits, beginning from the effective date of the NEZ Exemption Certificate; and 5. That the NEZ Exemption Certificate and any accompanying economic benefit approved for submission to the State Tax Commission pursuant to this resolution is subject to any and all changes in State or Federal legislation and such changes are beyond the control of this City Commission. 92194 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: O’Connor. WHEREAS: 1. The City Commission on January 30, 2018, approved Resolution No. 87390 and adopted an amended City Commission Policy No. 900-45 for Neighborhood Enterprise Zones, which contains a statement of the City’s goals, objectives and requirements to designate an eligible area; and 2. The City Commission established the 280 Ann, LLC Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) district by Resolution No. 92155, adopted on November 15, 2022; and 3. An application was filed with the City of Grand Rapids on November 21, 2022, by 280 Ann, LLC for the construction of up to 44 apartment units which are to be located within the 280 Ann, LLC NEZ, requesting an NEZ Exemption Certificate; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the City Commission hereby acknowledges receipt of the NEZ Exemption Certificate application from 280 Ann, LLC for the construction of market-rate residential apartment units to be located within the 280 Ann, LLC NEZ; and 2. That the City Commission hereby finds that the NEZ Exemption Certificate application complies with the Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Act, Act 147 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1992, as amended; and  17 CITY COMMISSION DECEMBER 6, 2022 3. That the City Commission hereby approves the submission of the NEZ Exemption Certificate application for the above-described project, located at 280 Ann Street NW, to the State Tax Commission by the City Clerk; and 4. That the City Commission recommends that the above-described property, if approved by the State Tax Commission, shall receive fifteen (15) years of NEZ benefits, beginning from the effective date of the NEZ Exemption Certificate; and 5. That the NEZ Exemption Certificate and any accompanying economic benefit approved for submission to the State Tax Commission pursuant to this resolution is subject to any and all changes in State or Federal legislation and such changes are beyond the control of this City Commission. 92195 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: O’Connor. 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 Boston Square Community Hub Redevelopment Project (the "Project") identified therein (the "Amendment"); and 3. The City Commission has held a public hearing on 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 Amendment in the form presented is approved; and  DECEMBER 6, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 18 6. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith shall be and the same are hereby rescinded. 92196 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: O’Connor. 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 United Methodist Community House Redevelopment Project (the “Project”) described therein (the “Amendment”); and 3. The City Commission has held a public hearing on 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 Amendment in the form presented is approved; and 6. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith shall be and the same are hereby rescinded. 92197 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: O’Connor. RESOLVED that: 1. The City shall eliminate the R salary step. 2. The City shall add 2.0% to the Police Offer F salary step. 3. The City shall increase the Police Officer Senior salary step 1.0% effective 7/1/2022, and an additional 1.0% on 7/1/2023.  19 CITY COMMISSION DECEMBER 6, 2022 4. The City shall add a Police Sergeant Senior salary step that is equal to 3.0% above the F Sergeants salary step. 5. The City shall increase the RHSA annual employer contribution to $2,500. 6. The City shall add Juneteenth as a Paid Holiday. 7. The City shall reduce the employee pension contribution by 3.0% for employees hired on or after December 20, 2011, in accordance with the actuary study of September 16, 2022. 8. The City shall provide a $1,000 non-pensionable payment to each employee on or before the last payroll in December of 2022. 9. The City shall add language to allow for work that does not require a sworn police officer to perform be reorganized to another classification including outside of the bargaining unit. 10. The City shall add Oversight and Public Accountability (OPA) language. 11. The City shall add the language incentive program to the bargaining agreement; and 12. The City shall increase wages by 6.0% effective July 1, 2022, 2.0% effective July 1, 2023, and 1.5% effective July 1, 2024. 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. ORDINANCES 92198 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, O’Connor, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody Excused: Joseph D. Jones AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 OF SALARY ORDINANCE 2022-38 ORDINANCE NO. 2022 – 46 THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS DO ORDAIN: Section 1. That Section 4 of Salary Ordinance 2022-38, be amended to read as follows:  DECEMBER 6, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 20 “Section 4. The following Fire Uniformed Employee classifications shall be paid within the range listed opposite the Class title: Class No Class Title Range 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 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 5B Coordinator 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 (1 Step) 822 Fire Lieutenant – Homeless Outreach Team 3B (1 Step) 823 Fire Captain – Homeless Outreach Team 5B (1 Step)” Section 2. That all Ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed. Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Lenear. Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, O’Connor, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody Excused: Joseph D. Jones Motion to give this ordinance immediate effect.  21 CITY COMMISSION DECEMBER 6, 2022 92199 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Lenear. Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, O’Connor, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody Excused: Joseph D. Jones AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4.2 OF SALARY ORDINANCE 2022-33 ORDINANCE NO. 2022 - 47 THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS DO ORDAIN: Section 1. That Section 4.2 of Salary Ordinance 2022-33, be amended to read as follows: “Section 4.2. Managerial and Supervisory Professional Group: 101 FMS Subject Matter Expert 01SME 102 Financial Systems Analyst 13 110 Accounts Payable Supervisor 12 114 Payroll Supervisor 12 115 Financial Systems Administrator 17 117 Deputy City Treasurer 18 118 Records Manager 15 127 Performance & Management Reporting Specialist 14 141 Partnerships and Development Coordinator 10 148 Deputy City Clerk 17 234 Social Worker 14 329 Special Events Supervisor 13 336 Parks Maintenance Supervisor 11 337 Materials Resource Planning Supervisor 10 338 Utility Maintenance Supervisor 12 339 Cemetery Supervisor 11 341 Parking Meter Operations Supervisor 14 342 Parking Facility Supervisor 14 344 Parking Operations Superintendent 16 345 Parking Services Shift Supervisor 10 346 Inventory and Asset Manager 15 348 Wastewater Operations and Maintenance Supervisor 14 349 Wastewater/Stormwater Maintenance 17 Superintendent 350 Collection System Asset Supervisor 14 351 Wastewater Plant Supervisor 17 352 Wastewater Technical Control Supervisor 14 353 Utility Supervisor 14 354 Traffic System Engineer 16 355 Utilities Field Operations Supervisor 14 357 Building Maintenance Supervisor I 9 DECEMBER 6, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 22 358 Building Maintenance Supervisor II 11 359 Facilities Maintenance Superintendent 17 360 Facilities Maintenance Supervisor 14 362 Water Distribution Shift Supervisor 10 363 Forester 13 364 Forestry Supervisor 13 365 Signal & Lighting Supervisor 14 367 Signal & Lighting Superintendent 17 368 Utilities Field Operations Superintendent 17 370 Streets & Sanitation Supervisor 12 371 Public Services Supervisor 13 375 Equipment Maintenance Supervisor 12 376 Equipment Maintenance Superintendent 17 381 Public Services Manager 18 453 Fleet Equipment Manager 12 497 Wastewater Plant Shift Supervisor 10 498 Wastewater Lab Superintendent 14 515 Sign Shop Supervisor 09 518 Sign Supervisor 10 528 Housing Inspections Administrator 16 529 Code Compliance Administrator 18 530 Housing Inspections Supervisor 13 532 Code Compliance Supervisor 14 533 Development Center Administrator 16 534 Assistant Code Compliance Director 20 549 Assistant Mobile GR Director 20 551 City Transportation Engineer 18 552 Transportation Planning Supervisor 13 556 Debt and Authority Finance Officer 17 557 Equal Opportunity Officer 14 558 Information Systems Coordinator 15 559 GIS Manager 18 560 311 Customer Service Manager 18 561 Assistant Information Technology Director 20 562 Network and Operations Administrator 18 565 CRM Systems Administrator 16 571 Customer Service Community Liaison 11 594 Income Tax Compliance Supervisor 14 595 Income Tax Operations Supervisor 14 598 Financial Analyst II 15 600 Administrative Services Officer I 16 601 Community Services Administrator 13 606 Accountant II 12 607 Financial Analyst 12 609 Income Tax Examination Supervisor 14 611 Internal Auditor II 14 23 CITY COMMISSION DECEMBER 6, 2022 614 Information Technology Manager 18 615 Assistant City Assessor 17 620 Senior Buyer 15 621 Administrative Analyst I – Accounting 11 626 Administrative Services Officer II 18 631 Deputy City Assessor 18 633 Utility Financial Officer 18 635 Contract Compliance Officer 12 638 Communications Manager 18 639 Customer Service Administrator 16 640 Housing Development Officer 18 641 Administrative Analyst II 16 642 Administrator – Office Children Youth Families 16 646 Senior Human Resources Analyst 14 647 Senior Electrical Engineer 15 650 Project Engineer 15 651 Senior Project Engineer 17 653 Building Inspections Supervisor 13 656 Utilities System Manager 20 660 Wastewater Plant Superintendent 18 663 Water Filtration Plant Superintendent 18 664 Hydraulic Engineer 17 666 Building Inspections Administrator 16 672 Facilities Project Engineer Coordinator 18 676 Environmental Assessment Supervisor 17 677 Athletic Supervisor 10 687 Golf Course Manager 10 688 Recreation Supervisor 13 689 Marketing and Program Specialist 10 701 Recreation Program Technical Supervisor 07 705 Planning Supervisor 13 712 Recreation Center Supervisor 10 714 Parks Superintendent 18 715 Recreation Superintendent 18 716 Recreation Services Specialist 16 721 Assistant Building Official 15 722 Housing Rehab Supervisor 14 723 Community Development Officer 14 725 Building Official 18 728 Assistant Community Development Director 20 729 Assistant Economic Development Director 20 732 Business Advocate 18 733 Real Property Manager 16 735 Economic Development Coordinator II 17 738 Minority Business Enterprise Advocate 18 740 Telecommunications Administrator 17  DECEMBER 6, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 24 840 Forensic Services Manager 14 910 Business Manager 13 911 Construction Inspection Supervisor 13 915 Assistant Project Manager 15 916 Engineering Design Services Supervisor 13 917 Project Manager 18” Section 2. That all Ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed. Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, O’Connor, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody Excused: Joseph D. Jones Motion to give this ordinance immediate effect. 92200 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, O’Connor, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody Excused: Joseph D. Jones AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3.2 OF SALARY ORDINANCE 2022-40 ORDINANCE NO. 2022 - 48 THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS DO ORDAIN: Section 1. That Section 3.2 of Salary Ordinance 2022-40, be amended to read as follows: “Section 3.2. Executive Level Group 132 Wellness Coordinator 12U 134 Assistant Employee Benefits Manager 15U 135 Employee Benefits Manager 18U 143 Director of Oversight and Public Accountability 22U 206U Deputy Fire Chief 22U 343 Parking Systems Director 21U 372 Public Services Director 24U 373 Director of Public Works 24U 553 Mobile GR Manager 21U 554 Communications Director 22U 570 Customer Service Director 23U 572 Senior Labor Relations Specialist 19U 574 Performance and Sustainability Officer 22U 575 Government and Legislative Affairs Officer 21U 599 Deputy Chief Financial Officer 23U 601U Management Services Coordinator 16U 610 Income Tax Administrator 20U  25 CITY COMMISSION DECEMBER 6, 2022 613 Budget Director 20U 616 City Assessor 23U 617 Deputy City Manager 29U 618 Director of Information Technology 24U 623 Assistant City Manager 28U 625 City Purchasing Agent 20U 627 Risk Manager 19U 628 Labor Relations Specialist 17U 629 Assistant Human Resources Director 22U 630 Director of Human Resources 24U 634 Labor Relations Manager 21U 643 Chief Services Officer 25U 654 Chief Financial Officer 27U 655 Managing Director 25U 657 Environmental Services Manager 24U 661 Water System Manager 24U 662 Utilities Director 26U 665 Director of Facilities & Fleet Management 23U 667 Traffic Safety Director 23U 670 City Engineer 26U 675 Facilities Management Director 21U 678 Fiscal Services Manager 20U 679 Executive Director – DDA 21U 683 Assistant City Attorney I 15U 684 Assistant City Attorney II 19U 685 Assistant City Attorney III 22U 686 Deputy City Attorney 26U 711 Planning Director 23U 713 Director of Parks and Recreation 23U 720 Neighborhood Improvement Director 22U 724 Community Development Director 23U 727 Director of Legal Affairs 24U 730 Economic Development Director 23U 739 Director of Equity and Engagement 22U 801 Fire Chief 27UF 816 Deputy Police Chief 23UF 817 Police Chief 27UF” Section 2. That all Ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed. Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Lenear. Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, O’Connor, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody Excused: Joseph D. Jones Motion to give immediate effect.  DECEMBER 6, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 26 92201 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Lenear. Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, O’Connor, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody Excused: Joseph D. Jones AN ORDINANCE TO FIX THE SALARIES AND RATES OF COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES IN THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS CLASSIFIED IN CLASS TITLES WHICH ARE WITHIN THE UNIFORMED EMPLOYEE BARGAINING UNIT; TO ADOPT A SCHEDULE OF ANNUAL PAY RANGES FOR SUCH EMPLOYEES: TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION OF RULES PRESCRIBING THE METHOD OF PROVIDING FOR 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 - 49 THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS DO ORDAIN: Section 1 There is hereby established the following schedule of annual and hourly pay ranges which shall be the basis for establishing the rates of compensation for all employees in the classes of positions described in Section 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 inclusive, and which shall be effective July 1, 2022. Section 1.1 Effective July 1, 2022, the following classifications shall be paid in an amount listed opposite the class title: UNIFORMED EMPLOYEE BARGAINING UNIT HOURLY SALARY SCHEDULE (With Rounded Annual Equivalent Rates) Step and Hourly Rate/Annual Class No Salary Range Class Title Equivalent 219 1R Police Recruit R1 $25.1544/52,321 221 1C Police Officer A $27.3194/56,824 B $33.2598/69,180 C $34.2095/71,156 D $36.2782/75,459 E $38.2137/79,485 F $41.2044/85,705 Senior Officer $41.6046/86,538  27 CITY COMMISSION DECEMBER 6, 2022 222 1R Police Desk Officer R1 $25.1544/52,321 223 2C Police Sergeant E $44.4649/92,487 F $47.2200/98,218 Senior Officer $48.6366/101,164 231 3C Detective E $41.5377/86,398 F $43.2623/89,986 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 Effective July 1, 2023, the following classifications shall be paid in an amount listed opposite the class title: UNIFORMED EMPLOYEE BARGAINING UNIT HOURLY SALARY SCHEDULE (With Rounded Annual Equivalent Rates) Step and Hourly Rate/Annual Class No Salary Range Class Title Equivalent 219 1R Police Recruit R1 $25.6575/53,368 221 1C Police Officer A $27.8658/57,961 B $33.9250/70,564 C $34.8937/72,597 D $37.0038/76,968 E $38.9780/81,074 F $42.0285/87,419 Senior Officer $42.8610/89,151 222 1R Police Desk Officer R1 $25.6575/53,368 223 2C Police Sergeant E $45.3542/94,337 F $48.1644/100,182 Senior Officer $49.6093/103,187  DECEMBER 6, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 28 231 3C Detective E $42.3685/88,126 F $44.1275/91,785 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 1.3 Effective July 1, 2024, the following classifications shall be paid in an amount listed opposite the class title: UNIFORMED EMPLOYEE BARGAINING UNIT HOURLY SALARY SCHEDULE, (With Rounded Annual Equivalent Rates) Step and Hourly Rate/Annual Class No Salary Range Class Title Equivalent 219 1R Police Recruit R1 $26.0424/54,168 221 1C Police Officer A $28.2838/58,830 B $34.4339/71,622 C $35.4171/73,668 D $37.5589/78,122 E $39.5627/82,290 F $42.6589/88,731 Senior Officer $43.5039/90,488 Police Desk 222 1R Officer R1 $26.0424/54,168 Police 223 2C Sergeant E $46.0345/95,752 F $48.8869/101,685 Senior Officer $50.3534/104,735 231 3C Detective E $43.0040/89,448 F $44.7894/93,162 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  29 CITY COMMISSION DECEMBER 6, 2022 intermediate steps which are stated in the columns between the minimum and the maximum. Section 2. No employee shall be paid at a rate lower than the minimum or higher than the maximum rate of compensation in the salary range established by Sections 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 for the class to which their position has been allocated, provided that any employee who upon the adoption of this Ordinance is receiving a rate of compensation higher than the maximum rate herein established for their position shall receive the rate of compensation now in effect and subsequent generally applied increases. Section 3. That all Ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed. Result: Adopted. Mover: Ysasi. Supporter: O’Connor. Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, O’Connor, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody Excused: Joseph D. Jones Motion to give immediate effect. 92202 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Reppart. Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, O’Connor, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody Excused: Joseph D. Jones ORDINANCE NO. 2022 - 50 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 170,501,827.38 Other - From (To) Fund Balance 1,665,197.00 Total Amended Resources 172,167,024.38 Previously Approved Appropriations 170,501,827.38 Police Department 1,665,197.00 Total Amended Appropriations 172,167,024.38 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Lenear. Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, O’Connor, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody Excused: Joseph D. Jones Motion to give immediate effect.  DECEMBER 6, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 30 92203 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Lenear. Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, O’Connor, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody Excused: Joseph D. Jones AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 1.504, 1.505, 1.506, AND 1.507 OF CHAPTER 11 OF TITLE I OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS ORDINANCE NO. 2022 - 51 THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS DO ORDAIN: Section 1. That Section 1.504 of Chapter 11 of Title I of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids be amended to read as follows: “Sec. 1.504. Purchases Authorized. (1) Purchases by the City, sales to the City, or authorizations for the purchase of goods by the City involving expenditures of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) or less, the appropriation for which has been approved by the City Commission as part of the annual fiscal process and funds for which are in the City's annual budget, may be made without formal, sealed bidding by the Purchasing Agent, subject to any rules and policies that may be established by the City Commission. (2) The Purchasing Agent may delegate the authority and responsibility to other City employees to obtain price quotations or bids or to make purchases in an amount of up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) for goods not currently covered by a City contract, as long as the employee complies with all applicable provisions of the City Charter and the City Code and with all applicable City rules and policies. The Purchasing Agent may withdraw a delegation previously granted when, in the sole judgment of the Purchasing Agent, it is advisable to do so. The authority delegated under this subsection may be used only by those employees specifically empowered to do so by the City Manager. This Section shall be implemented by a City Commission Policy.” Section 2. That Section 1.505 of Chapter 11 of Title I of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids be amended to read as follows: “Sec. 1.505. Purchases of More than Ten Thousand Dollars. No requisition or purchase of more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) and up to one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) shall be made unless approved by the City Commission or City Manager or their designee. No requisition or purchase of more than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) shall be made unless authorized by the City Manager and approved by the City Commission. In case of an emergency, wherein any delay in purchasing would possibly result in the interruption or detriment to the  31 CITY COMMISSION DECEMBER 6, 2022 public service, the City Manager may approve a requisition or purchase up to five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) and shall apprise the City Commission of the situation and purchase at its next regular meeting.” Section 3. That Section 1.506 of Chapter 11 of Title I of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids be amended to read as follows: “Sec. 1.506. Purchases on Competitive Bidding. For any purchases involving an expenditure of more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), requests for bids shall be advertised, which requests shall establish the time and place for opening any bids received. The time for opening of bids shall be not less than ten (10) days from the date of said publication. This requirement may be expedited in cases of immediate need of the materials or services. Two (2) or more publications may be authorized where such has been the general practice of the City. In such cases where publication is not necessary because letters may be sent to all who are known able to bid, the Purchasing Agent may waive publication and send such letters.” Section 4. That Section 1.507 of Chapter 11 of Title I of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids be amended to read as follows: “Sec. 1.507. Advertisement for Bids. The advertisement for bids shall be prepared by the Purchasing Agent and published. Every such advertisement shall specify the place where the bids will be received, the time of opening of same and a brief description of the materials and supplies to be purchased.” CITY COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Lenear. Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, O’Connor, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody Excused: Joseph D. Jones Motion to suspend the rules to consider the following resolution. 92204 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Lenear. Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, O’Connor, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody Excused: Joseph D. Jones RESOLVED: 1. That the City Attorney is authorized to compromise and settle on behalf of the City of Grand Rapids the claims of the two individual Plaintiffs in separate circuit court matters (Harrison, case number 14-002166-NO and Johnson, case number 14-07226-NO) by the cash payments of $30,000 to each  DECEMBER 6, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 32 Plaintiff, for a total of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000.00), by the City of Grand Rapids; and 2. That the City Attorney is authorized to compromise and settle on behalf of the City of Grand Rapids the demand for fees and costs by the ACLU and their co-counsel in these matters for a cash payment of Two Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars ($270,000.00), by the City of Grand Rapids; and 3. That the Comptroller is authorized and directed to issue a check to Plaintiff Keyon Harrison in the amount of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00); and 4. That the Comptroller is authorized and directed to issue a check to Plaintiff Denishio Johnson in the amount of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00); and 5. That the Comptroller is authorized and directed to issue a check to the ACLU Fund of Michigan in the amount of Two Hundred and Seventy Thousand Dollars ($270,000.00). DOCUMENTS FILED 92205 Result: Received and Filed. Data Sharing Agreement with Michigan Department of State submitted for the public record. 92206 Result: Received and Filed. Call of Special Meeting for Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. signed by Commissioner Reppart and Commissioner Ysasi. 92207 Result: Received and Filed. Document submitted by Jimmy Arizola for the public record. ADJOURNMENT Commission adjourned at 9:24 PM JOEL H. HONDORP City Clerk