City Commission - Regular Session
Regular MeetingGrand Rapids, MI · March 28, 2023
Minutes
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
City Commission
OF THE
CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN
Regular Session, March 28, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Commission was called to order by Mayor Rosalynn Bliss at 5:30 PM
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Bliss, Commissioner Ysasi, Commissioner Moody,
Commissioner Perdue, Commissioner Robbins, Commissioner Knight
Absent: Commissioner O’Connor (Excused)
The roll was called by the City Clerk.
Result: Adopted.
Mover: Moody. Supporter: Robbins.
Yeas: Bliss, Ysasi, Moody, Perdue, Robbins, Knight
Excused: Jon O’Connor
Motion to excuse Commissioner O'Connor.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On the motion of Com. Kelsey Perdue, supported by Com. Nathaniel Moody,
the reading of the minutes of the Regular Session of March 14, 2023 was
waived and said minutes were accepted as presented. Carried.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
92428 Result: Referred to Committee on Appointments.
Communication from Bill Wood regarding their resignation from the Vital
Streets Oversight Commission.
92429 Result: Referred to Committee on Appointments.
Communication from Camie Castaneda regarding their resignation from the
Community Relations Commission.
92430 Result: Referred to Committee on Appointments.
Communication from Brianna Forbes regarding their resignation from the North
Quarter Corridor Improvement Authority.
92431 Result: Received and Filed.
Communication received from Garfield Park Neighborhood Association's
Safety Committee with ways to improve threats and concerns.
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92432 Result: Received and Filed.
Communication received from Mark Baker regarding light pollution.
92433 Result: Received and Filed.
Communication received from Scott Atchison regarding the removal of logs at
the Sixth Street dam.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
92434 Result: Received and Filed.
Comptroller’s report for the period of March 1, 2023 through March 14, 2023 in
the amount of $19,769,342.21.
92435 Result: Received and Filed.
Treasurer’s report for the period of March 1, 2023 through March 14, 2023.
92436 Result: Received and Filed.
Recommendation from the Public Safety Committee to schedule a public
hearing on the potential acquisition of small Unmanned Aerial System
technology, as required by Administrative Policy 15-03 “Acquisition and Use of
Surveillance Equipment and Surveillance Services.”
CONSENT AGENDA
A. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
92437 Result: Adopted.
Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Moody.
Adoption of the following items under the consent agenda.
B. COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS
92438 Result: Adopted.
Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Moody.
RESOLVED, that the appointment of Marshall Kilgore to the Vital
Streets Oversight Commission for the remainder of a three-year term ending
January 1, 2024, be recognized.
92439 Result: Adopted.
Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Moody.
RESOLVED, that the City Manager’s appointment of Michael Bernier to
the Grand Rapids Housing Commission for a five-year term ending April 11,
2027, be confirmed.
92440 Result: Adopted.
Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Moody.
RESOLVED, that the City Commission’s appointment of Rebecca
Pobst to the Urban Forestry Committee for the remainder of a three-year term
ending January 6, 2025, be approved.
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C. FISCAL COMMITTEE
92441 Result: Adopted.
Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Moody.
WHEREAS, the Grand Rapids City Commission hereby determines
that the Eastpointe Commons I 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
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 Eastpointe Commons Limited Dividend Housing
Association Limited Partnership, and its successors and assigns, for Unit 1
of the Eastpointe Commons Condominium, pending establishment of the
Master Deed to be recorded before this tax exemption is in effect, Unit 1
being part of the following described parcel of property:
That part of Stevenson and Long's Addition, and that part of Lots 53 and 54
of the Amended Plat of Lots 3 thru 39, inclusive, and Lots 44 thru 52,
inclusive, Stevenson and Long's Addition, and that part of the SE 1/4,
Section 29, T7N, R11 W, City of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan,
described as: Commencing at the NW corner of Lot 1 of said Stevenson
and Long's Addition; thence S00°00'00"W 169.86 feet along the East line
of Carlton Avenue to the PLACE OF BEGINNING of this description:
thence S89°03'53"E 107.38 feet; thence S00°56'07"W 6.93 feet; thence
S89°03'53"E 222.13 feet; thence N00°58'29"E 176.56 feet to the South line
of Fulton Street; thence S89°01'44"E 354.60 feet along the South line of
Fulton Street; thence S00°00'00"W 300.00 feet; thence N89°01'44"W 60.00
feet; thence S00°00'00"W 111.08 feet to the SE corner of said Lot 53;
thence N89°03'47"W 278.00 feet along the Southerly line of said Lot 53;
thence N00°00'00"E 119.00 feet; thence N89°03'47"W 152.00 feet to the
NE corner of Lot 54 of said Amended Plat; thence S00°00'00"W 162.67
feet to the SE corner of said Lot 54; thence N89°04'49"W 99.50 feet along
the South line of said Lot 54; thence N00°00'00"E 129.50 feet; thence
N89°04'49"W 97.50 feet to the East line of Carlton Avenue; thence
N00°00'00"E 155.81 feet along said East line of Carlton Avenue to the
Place of Beginning.
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Parcel Number: 41-14-29-426-039
Commonly known as 1460 East Fulton Street
for a term not to exceed forty-five (45) 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 Eastpointe Commons 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, 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 for that portion of the project
occupied by other than low income persons or families, shall pay a service
charge equal to the full amount of 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
3. 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.
92442 Result: Adopted.
Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Moody.
WHEREAS, the Grand Rapids City Commission hereby determines
that the Eastpointe Commons II 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
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
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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 Eastpointe Commons Limited Dividend Housing
Association Limited Partnership II, and its successors and assigns, for Unit
2 of the Eastpointe Commons Condominium, pending establishment of the
Master Deed to be recorded before this tax exemption is in effect, Unit 2
being part of the following described parcel of property:
That part of Stevenson and Long's Addition, and that part of Lots 53 and 54
of the Amended Plat of Lots 3 thru 39, inclusive, and Lots 44 thru 52,
inclusive, Stevenson and Long's Addition, and that part of the SE 1/4,
Section 29, T7N, R11 W, City of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan,
described as: Commencing at the NW corner of Lot 1 of said Stevenson
and Long's Addition; thence S00°00'00"W 169.86 feet along the East line
of Carlton Avenue to the PLACE OF BEGINNING of this description:
thence S89°03'53"E 107.38 feet; thence S00°56'07"W 6.93 feet; thence
S89°03'53"E 222.13 feet; thence N00°58'29"E 176.56 feet to the South line
of Fulton Street; thence S89°01'44"E 354.60 feet along the South line of
Fulton Street; thence S00°00'00"W 300.00 feet; thence N89°01'44"W 60.00
feet; thence S00°00'00"W 111.08 feet to the SE corner of said Lot 53;
thence N89°03'47"W 278.00 feet along the Southerly line of said Lot 53;
thence N00°00'00"E 119.00 feet; thence N89°03'47"W 152.00 feet to the
NE corner of Lot 54 of said Amended Plat; thence S00°00'00"W 162.67
feet to the SE corner of said Lot 54; thence N89°04'49"W 99.50 feet along
the South line of said Lot 54; thence N00°00'00"E 129.50 feet; thence
N89°04'49"W 97.50 feet to the East line of Carlton Avenue; thence
N00°00'00"E 155.81 feet along said East line of Carlton Avenue to the
Place of Beginning.
Parcel Number: 41-14-29-426-039
Commonly known as 1460 East Fulton Street
for a term not to exceed forty-five (45) 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 Eastpointe Commons Limited Dividend Housing
Association Limited Partnership II, with the Michigan State Housing
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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, 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 for that portion of the project
occupied by other than low income persons or families, shall pay a service
charge equal to the full amount of 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
3. 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.
92443 Result: Adopted.
Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Moody.
WHEREAS:
1. City Commission adopted City Commission Policy 900-02 establishing
the City of grand Rapids Affordable Housing Fund, as amended; and
2. City Commission approved execution of an agreement with the Grand
Rapids Community Foundation for provision of fiduciary services for
the Affordable Housing Fund; therefore
RESOLVED that the City Comptroller is hereby authorized to make
payment to the Grand Rapids Community Foundation in the amount of
$113,858.19 for deposit into the City of Grand Rapids Affordable Housing from
account 101-694-101-8010.
92444 Result: Adopted.
Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Moody.
WHEREAS:
1. On December 13, 2022 (Proceeding No. 92238), the City Commission
approved awarding a contract to EV Construction, Co. and authorizing
expenditures in connection with the project Lagoon Improvements at the
Lake Michigan Filtration Plant.
2. It is necessary to supplement the project budget for Lagoon Improvements
at the Lake Michigan Filtration Plant by transferring previously approved
budget amounts of $704,500 from Water System Fund Project account;
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therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That the aforesaid Budget Substitution in the amount of $704,500 for
Lagoon Improvements at the Lake Michigan Filtration Plant be approved
and the Budget Office is authorized to execute the transfer on behalf of the
City.
92445 Result: Adopted.
Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Moody.
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Committee has considered the attached bids;
therefore
RESOLVED that contracts be prepared between the City and the
following vendors, and that the Mayor be authorized to sign the contracts on
behalf of the City, as follows, in a form to be approved by the City Attorney:
1. Harris
One-year term contract with two, one-year renewal options for continued
O.E.M. Cayenta managed services for the Water Department from Harris
for the first year “not-to-exceed” annual amount of $62,716.56. Annual
renewals for additional contract years will be processed per the costs
received from Harris; at this time, the estimated three-year total amount is
$200,693.00.
2. Harris
One-year term contract with two, one-year renewal options for continued
O.E.M. Cayenta software maintenance and support services for the Water
Department from Harris for the first year “not-to-exceed” annual amount of
$145,252.41. Annual renewals for additional contract years will be
processed per the costs received from Harris; at this time, the estimated
three-year total amount is $457,908.22.
3. MacQueen Equipment
Contract transfer from Apollo Fire Equipment to MacQueen Equipment for
the purchase of firefighting gear and boots for the Fire Department for an
annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $50,000.00, at the pricing and terms of
the original contract.
4. West Shore Fire Inc.
One-year term contract with two, one-year renewal options for the
purchase and delivery of Original Equipment Maintenance (O.E.M.) Scott
brand Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and related
components, parts, maintenance and repair services, and testing services
of SCBA equipment for the Fire Department from West Shore Fire, Inc. for
an annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $55,000.00; the estimated three-year
total amount is $165,000.00.
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5. Stearns, Conrad and Schmidt, Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Contract for services related to development of a comprehensive rate study
for materials management operations for the Public Works Department
from Stearns, Conrad and Schmidt, Consulting Engineers, Inc. (dba SCS
Engineers) for the total “not-to-exceed” amount of $74,150.00.
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to
proceed with awards to the following vendors:
6. Berger Chevrolet, Inc.
Cooperative purchase as per the State of Michigan MiDEAL Contract
#071B7700177 for the purchase of three 2023 Chevy Tahoe vehicles for
the Fleet Management Department from Berger Chevrolet, Inc. for the
amount of $119,820.00.
7. The Safety 1, LLC
Cooperative purchase through Sourcewell contract #093021-GEP for the
purchase of two Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) Global M3EV
electric street sweepers for the Fleet Management Department, in
collaboration with the Public Works Department, from The Safety 1, LLC
(dba MTech Company) for the total amount of $1,247,206.00.
8. Rieth-Riley Construction Co.
Michigan Paving & Materials
Superior Asphalt
Cooperative agreement through the Kent County Road Commission
(KCRC) for a one-year term contract with one, one-year renewal option for
bituminous summer materials (LVSP, 3E1/4E1/5E1, Ultra-thin, SS-1H) for
the Public Works Department from Rieth-Riley Construction for the annual
“not-to-exceed” amount of $1,850,000.00; from Michigan Paving &
Materials for the annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $500,000.00; and from
Superior Asphalt, Inc. for the annual “not-to-exceed” amount of
$500,000.00.
9. Board of County Road Commissioners
Cooperative agreement through the Board of County Road Commissioners
(Kent County Road Commission/KCRC) is recommended for a one-year
term contract with one, one-year renewal option for various spray patch
mix emulsion materials for the Public Works Department for the annual
“not-to-exceed” amount of $80,000.00; the estimated two-year total is
$160,000.00.
D. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
92446 Result: Adopted.
Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Moody.
RESOLVED that the request to grant FFP Effects, Inc. a Fireworks
Discharge Permit to be used in conjunction with Morgan Wallen concert event
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at the Van Andel Arena on April 27, 2023 is approved, pending an inspection
by the Fire Department.
92447 Result: Adopted.
Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Moody.
WHEREAS:
1. The Grand Rapids Fire Department provides services for the health and
safety of the community; and
2. In order to fulfill its mission and provide for the health and safety of the
community, the Grand Rapids Fire Department must maintain adequate
facilities; and
3. The Grand Rapids Fire Department has determined that an additional
station is required to provide for the public safety of the residents of Grand
Rapids, and is in the best interest of the community; therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That an Option to Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) is approved in a
form to be approved by the City Attorney; and
2. That upon satisfaction of all required due diligence, the acquisition of the
real property located at 4040 and 4044 Kalamazoo Avenue SE is
approved; and
3. That the mayor is authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the
City; and
4. That the costs necessary to fulfil the City’s obligations contained in the
Agreement, which are “not-to-exceed” $575,000 shall be paid from the
Grand Rapids Fire Department Capital Improvement Fund (4010-336-
9000-6991R - 23011-401023011).
92448 Result: Adopted.
Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Moody.
WHEREAS:
1. The City desires to acquire property that may be used in fulfilling its
strategic priorities of improving health and the environment, and promoting
economic prosperity and affordability for the community; and
2. An agreement to terms has been negotiated for the evaluation and
eventual acquisition of 960 Bristol Avenue NW; therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That an Option to Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) is approved in a
form to be approved by the City Attorney; and
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2. That upon satisfaction of all required due diligence, the acquisition of the
real property located at 960 Bristol Avenue NW is approved; and
3. That the Mayor is authorized to execute the Agreement, amendments
thereto, and any other documents necessary to effectuate the acquisition
on behalf of the City as approved in content by the City Manager and as to
form by the City Attorney; and
4. That the costs necessary to fulfil the City’s obligations contained in the
Agreement, which are “not-to-exceed” $340,000 shall be paid from the
Property Management Fund (2360-728-1000-9710).
92449 Result: Adopted.
Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Moody.
WHEREAS:
1. The Michigan Legislature has established a Local Bridge Program
administered by the Michigan Department of Transportation for
rehabilitation, replacement, and preventative maintenance of deficient or
obsolete bridges, and the Federal government has established a bridge
rehabilitation, replacement, and preventative maintenance program for
grant funding of the same; and
2. Recent inspections of the Sixth Street Bridge over the Grand River,
Wealthy Street Bridge over the Grand River, and Michigan Street Bridge
over Division Avenue reveal continuing deterioration to warrant grant
applications for preventative maintenance; and
3. The aforesaid bridges are essential for the movement of emergency,
commercial, and industrial vehicles as well as the general public; and
4. The aforesaid bridges are under the jurisdiction of the City of Grand
Rapids; therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That the City Engineer or his designee is hereby authorized to submit
applications to the Michigan Department of Transportation pursuant to the
Michigan Department of Transportation Local Bridge Program for grant
funds for the Preventative Maintenance of Sixth Street Bridge over the
Grand River, Wealthy Street Bridge over the Grand River, and Michigan
Street Bridge over Division Avenue; and
2. That the Michigan Department of Transportation is hereby encouraged to
give favorable consideration to the applications for grant funds for
preventative maintenance of the aforesaid bridges; and
3. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to send a certified
copy of this resolution to the Director of the Michigan Department of
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Transportation.
92450 Result: Adopted.
Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Moody.
WHEREAS, it is necessary to approve a Construction Agreement, and
accept two Public Utilities Easements for the construction of public sanitary
sewer facilities in connection with Sanitary Sewer in Public Easement (SE) and
Sanderling Court (Bretonfield Preserve - Phase 6); therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That the aforesaid Construction Agreement between the City of Grand
Rapids (City), the City of Kentwood and Westview Capital, LLC
(Developer), be approved and that, upon approval as to form by the City
Attorney, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute said
Agreement on behalf of the City; and
2. That the City accept two Public Utilities Easements for the construction and
maintenance of public utilities from the following property owner, with
description of the aforesaid Easement and for the nominal considerations
as noted, which were paid by the Developer:
Permanent Easement
Westview Capital, LLC $1.00
2186 E. Centre Street
Portage, Michigan 49002
5735 Breton Avenue SE, Parcel No. 41-18-34-300-032
Terminating Easement
Westview Capital, LLC $1.00
2186 E. Centre Street
Portage, Michigan 49002
5735 Breton Avenue SE, Parcel No. 41-18-34-300-032
3. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to record the
aforesaid Easement with the Kent County Register of Deeds.
92451 Result: Adopted.
Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Moody.
WHEREAS, it is necessary to accept a Sidewalk and Utility Easement
and to authorize a payment for Sidewalk Improvements in Sidewalk
Improvements in Collindale Avenue from Lake Michigan Drive to Burritt Street
and in Burritt Street from 350 Feet West of Collindale Avenue to Collindale
Avenue; therefore
RESOLVED:
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1. That a Sidewalk and Utility Easement is hereby accepted from the
following property owners for the described property for the compensation
amount noted:
Mark A. and Barbara J. Siciliano $310.00
614 Collindale Ave NW
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504
614 Colindale Ave NW, Grand Rapids Parcel No. 41-31-21-401-023
2. That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make
payments, in amounts and to said payees, as the City Engineer or
designee requests in connection with the aforesaid Sidewalk and Utility
Easement.
3. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to record the
aforesaid Sidewalk and Utility Easement with the Kent County Register of
Deeds.
92452 Result: Adopted.
Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Moody.
WHEREAS:
1. On June 16, 2020 (Proceeding No. 89960), the City approved fees
associated with Design Services with Bergmann Associates, Architects,
Engineers and Surveyors P.C. (Bergmann) for the following project:
Relocation of City Services at 201 Market
(hereinafter referred to as the “Project”)
2. It is necessary to increase the scope of work and authorize additional
expenditures; therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That the scope of work with Bergmann be increased in the amount of
$2,152,900 with total expenditures not to exceed $2,906,236. This amount
includes the costs of final design phase services by Bergmann, previously
authorized preliminary design phase services by Bergmann, administration,
survey, environmental assessment, legal services, and contingencies. Said
amount of $2,906,236 to be charged to the applicable codes currently
defined as 4010-447-9000-9880-401020071.
2. That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make
payment, in amounts and to said payees, as the City Engineer or his
designee requests in connection with the Project.
3. That the City of Grand Rapids, pursuant to Section 1.150-2 of the Treasury
Regulations promulgated pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
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as amended, declares its intent to reimburse itself the costs of the Project
and other related costs in an amount not to exceed $$2,906,236 (Capital
Improvement Fund) through the issuance of tax-exempt bonds.
4. That a copy of this resolution be available for inspection at the City Clerk’s
Office, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 300 Monroe Avenue N.W., Grand Rapids,
Michigan 49503.
E. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
92453 Result: Adopted.
Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Moody.
RESOLVED that the request from HG Grand Rapids, JV, dba Ink by
Hudson for a new Class C liquor license to be located at 5500 44th St SE, GRR
Airport, Post Security, Grand Rapids, MI 49512 be approved.
92454 Result: Adopted.
Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Moody.
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
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 Adams Mixology, LLC dba
Drip Drop Cocktail Room; 445 Bridge St NW, Unit 2, 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
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Control Commission.
92455 Result: Adopted.
Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Moody.
WHEREAS:
1. Pursuant to P.A. 198 of 1974, MCL 207.551 et seq., after a duly noticed
public hearing held on April 27, 1993, the City Commission by resolution
established a Plant Rehabilitation District at 1809 Century Avenue SW on
May 4, 1993; and
2. The City Commission approved an application from Dover Pumps & Solutions
Segment, Inc. dba Blackmer requesting an Industrial Facilities Exemption
Certificate #2021-029 for $5,984,800 of real property improvements to be
located at 1809 Century Avenue SW; and
3. Dover Pumps & Solutions Segment, Inc. dba Blackmer has filed an
application to amend Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate #2021-029
with respect to $11,425,000 of real property improvements in a New Facility
located within the Plant Rehabilitation District; and
4. Before acting on said application, the City Commission held a hearing on
March 14, 2023, in the City Commission Chambers, 300 Monroe Avenue
NW, at 2:00 p.m., at which hearing the applicant, the Assessor and a
representative of the affected taxing units were given written notice and were
afforded an opportunity to be heard on said application; and
5. Dover Pumps & Solutions Segment, Inc. dba Blackmer has substantially met
all the requirements under Public Act 198 of 1974 for the amendment of
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate #2021-029; and
6. The aggregate SEV of real and personal property exempt from ad valorem
taxes within the City of Grand Rapids, after granting this certificate, will not
exceed 5% of an amount equal to the sum of the SEV of the unit, plus the
SEV of personal and real property thus exempted; therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That the City Commission finds and determines that the granting of the
amendment of an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate considered
together with the aggregate amount of certificates previously granted and
currently in force under Act No. 198 of the Public Acts of 1974 and Act No.
255 of the Public Acts of 1978, shall not have the effect of substantially
impeding the operation of the City of Grand Rapids, or impairing the financial
soundness of a taxing unit which levies ad valorem property taxes in the City
of Grand Rapids; and
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2. That the application from Dover Pumps & Solutions Segment, Inc. dba
Blackmer for an amendment of Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate
#2021-029, with respect to a New Facility on the parcel of real property
situated within the Plant Rehabilitation District located at 1809 Century
Avenue SW be and the same is hereby approved; and
3. That the Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate when issued shall remain in
force for the remaining years approved under Industrial Facilities Exemption
certificate #2021-029 with an end date of December 30, 2034.
92456 Result: Adopted.
Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Moody.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 120 of the Public Acts of 1961, as amended,
the City Charter and Chapter 23 of the City Code, the City Manager has caused to
be prepared a report containing a map and estimates for a proposed Special
Assessment District, in connection with the following ongoing activities:
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 8780
DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
SERVICE ENHANCEMENTS
which includes maintenance, beautification, public safety, events, marketing,
communications, representation, administration, snowmelt operations and other
operations within the Downtown Area above and beyond normal street
maintenance costs and supplemental to routine city services.
RESOLVED:
1. That the report of the City Manager shall be filed with the City Commission
and the City Clerk and shall be available for public examination on the City
Clerk’s website at grandrapidsmi.gov and also on the Downtown Grand
Rapids, Inc. website at downtowngr.org. The public improvement shall
be identified as “Special Assessment District No. 8780 Downtown
Improvement District Service Enhancements.”
2. That a public hearing on the necessity for Special Assessment Roll No. 8780
be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission
Chambers on the 9th Floor of City Hall, 300 Monroe Avenue NW.
3. That a notice of the time, place and purpose of said hearing shall be
published once on a newspaper of general circulation in the City not less than
ten (10) days prior to the date of said hearing, and notice of said hearing shall
be sent by first-class mail at least ten (10) days before the date of the hearing
to each owner of property subject to assessment in the proposed Special
Assessment District, as indicated by the records of the Assessor’s Office, to
the address and person shown on the current tax assessment roll of the City.
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4. That all resolutions or parts of resolution in conflict herewith shall be and
the same are hereby rescinded.
92457 Result: Adopted.
Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Moody.
WHEREAS:
1. Increasing the availability of outdoor dining space will help downtown and
neighborhood business districts to thrive; 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
3. The City Commission designated the Downtown Grand Rapids Social
District on July 21, 2020, and revised the designation on April 27, 2021;
June 1, 2021; and November 9, 2021; and
4. Additional businesses and uses near the Downtown Grand Rapids Social
District would like to participate in the Social District, in these four (4)
locations:
a) Summer Avenue, from Bridge to Douglas;
b) Futsal court/bike polo area, including the east side sidewalk on Seward;
c) Ah-Nab-Awen Park;
d) Calder Plaza; and
5. The City Commission has considered the potential impact of the proposed
changes to the Social District on public health, safety, and welfare;
therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That the Downtown Grand Rapids Social District containing a Commons
Area is designated within the limits shown on the attached map; and
2. That the Commons Area within the Social District shall be as noted on the
attached map with the City Manager, or designee, authorized to make
minor reasonable adjustments to the limits of the Commons Area required
by regulatory or operational requirements, or to safeguard the public
health, safety, and welfare; and
3. That the Commons Area is contiguous to at least 2 qualified licensees; and
4. That signage shall be placed to define and clearly mark the limits of the
Commons Area; and
5. That the City-approved Parklet seating areas shall remain as permitted
(subject to permit modifications) within the Social District; and
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6. That the management and maintenance plan for the Commons Area,
including the hours of operation, shall be the same as for the
corresponding Parklet seating area; and
7. That the Commons Area shall be maintained in a manner that protects the
health and safety of the community; and
8. That the Social District shall exclude premises authorized by the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission under a special license during the effective
period of the special license; and
9. That any conflicting provision of prior City Commission proceedings is
hereby rescinded.
ORDINANCES
92458 Result: Adopted.
Mover: Moody. Supporter: Robbins.
Yeas: Bliss, Ysasi, Moody, Perdue, Robbins, Knight
Excused: Jon O’Connor
ORDINANCE NO. 2023 - 09
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 175,613,006.11
Other 113,858.19
From (To) Fund Balance 80,000.00
Total Amended Resources 175,806,864.30
Previously Approved Appropriations 175,613,006.11
Contingent (915,000.00)
General Admin Subsidies 915,000.00
General Admin Governmental Resources (50,000.00)
Community Development Services 113,858.19
Executive Office 80,000.00
Oversight & Public Accountability 50,000.00
Total Amended Appropriations 175,806,864.30
Capital Improvement Fund
Previously Approved Resources 37,589,350.37
Other 1,575,000.00
From (To) Fund Balance -
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Total Amended Resources 39,164,350.37
Previously Approved Appropriations 37,589,350.37
Requested Changes 1,575,000.00
Total Amended Appropriations 39,164,350.37
Sewer Disposal Operations Fund
Previously Approved Resources 60,535,356.11
Other -
From (To) Retained Earnings 2,129,381.00
Total Amended Resources 62,664,737.11
Previously Approved Appropriations 60,535,356.11
Requested Changes 2,129,381.00
Total Amended Appropriations 62,664,737.11
Community Development Program Fund
Previously Approved Resources 10,292,112.21
Other 169,393.01
From (To) Fund Balance -
Total Amended Resources 10,461,505.22
Previously Approved Appropriations 10,292,112.21
Requested Changes 169,393.01
Total Amended Appropriations 10,461,505.22
Police Grants Fund
Previously Approved Resources 1,660,387.29
Other 30,644.00
From (To) Fund Balance -
Total Amended Resources 1,691,031.29
Previously Approved Appropriations 1,660,387.29
Requested Changes 30,644.00
Total Amended Appropriations 1,691,031.29
Other Grants Fund
Previously Approved Resources 6,091,539.44
Other 10,155,200.00
From (To) Fund Balance -
Total Amended Resources 16,246,739.44
Previously Approved Appropriations 6,091,539.44
Requested Changes 10,155,200.00
Total Amended Appropriations 16,246,739.44
Property Management Fund
Previously Approved Resources 320,150.24
Other 340,000.00
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From (To) Fund Balance -
Total Amended Resources 660,150.24
Previously Approved Appropriations 320,150.24
Requested Changes 340,000.00
Total Amended Appropriations 660,150.24
Result: Adopted.
Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Ysasi.
Yeas: Bliss, Ysasi, Moody, Perdue, Robbins, Knight
Excused: Jon O’Connor
Motion to give the ordinance immediate effect.
92459 Result: Adopted.
Mover: Moody. Supporter: Knight.
Yeas: Bliss, Ysasi, Moody, Perdue, Robbins, Knight
Excused: Jon O’Connor
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND MAP 37 OF CHAPTER 61 OF TITLE V
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS, THE ZONING
ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE NO. 2023 - 10
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS DO ORDAIN:
Section 1. That Map 37 of Chapter 61 of Title V of the City Code of
Grand Rapids be amended to rezone 620, 640 & 644 Chestnut Street SW and
835 & 943 Godfrey Avenue from SD-IT (Special Districts-Industrial
Transportation) to TN-TCC (Traditional Neighborhood-Transitional City Center).
The properties are described as follows:
620 Chestnut Street SW / 41-13-36-501-003
Part of the West 1/2 of Section 36, Town 7 North, Range 12 West, City of
Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point on
the South line of Chestnut Street (50 feet wide) which is North 88 degrees 15
minutes 54 seconds West 189.78 feet from the West line of Godfrey Avenue,
being the East line of the Conrail Railroad right-of-way; thence South 17
degrees 47 minutes 14 seconds West 1224.48 feet along said East line; thence
South 88 degrees 03 minutes 24 seconds East 17.67 feet; thence North 17
degrees 47 minutes 14 seconds East 943.32 feet along a line which is 17.0 feet
East of (perpendicular measure) said East line; thence Northeasterly 84.60 feet
along the arc of a 478.34 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which
bears North 22 degrees 50 minutes 49 seconds East 84.49 feet; thence
Northeasterly 198.95 feet along the arc of a 478.34 foot radius curve to the left,
the chord of which bears North 16 degrees 00 minutes 19 seconds East 197.52
feet to the South line of said Chestnut Street; thence North 01 degrees 44
minutes 06 East 25.00 feet; thence North 88 degrees 15 minutes 54 seconds
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West 11.86 feet along the centerline of Chestnut Street; thence South 17
degrees 47 minutes 14 seconds West 26.01 feet to the point of beginning.
640 Chestnut Street SW / 41-13-36-151-009
Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 7 North, Range 12 West, City of
Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at a point
on the centerline of Chestnut Street which is 300 feet West of the West line of
Godfrey Avenue; thence South parallel with the West line of Godfrey Avenue to
the Westerly right of way line of the Conrail Railroad (33 feet wide); thence
Northeasterly along the Westerly right of way line of the Conrail Railroad to the
centerline of Chestnut Street; thence West along the centerline of Chestnut
Street to the place of beginning.
644 Chestnut Street SW / 41-13-36-503-044
PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 36, T7N, R12W, CITY OF
GRAND RAPIDS, KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING
AT A POINT (N 531,636.49/E 12,770,927.31-NAD83 DATUM) ON THE
SOUTH LINE OF CHESTNUT STREET (50 FEET WIDE) WHICH IS
N88°15'54"W 189.78 FEET FROM THE WEST LINE OF GODFREY AVENUE,
BEING THE EAST LINE OF THE CONRAIL RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY;
THENCE S17°47'14"W 882.37 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE; THENCE
N88°03'52"W 34.30 FEET ALONG THE EAST-WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID
SECTION 36, TO A POINT DESCRIBED AS BEING 788.9 FEET EAST OF
THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE N17°47'14"E 908.26
FEET ALONG A LINE WHICH IS 33.0 FEET WEST OF (PERPENDICULAR
MEASURE) SAID EAST LINE, TO THE CENTERLINE OF SAID CHESTNUT
STREET; THENCE S88°15'54"E 34.34 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE;
THENCE S17°47'14"W 26.01 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
835 Godfrey Avenue SW / 41-13-36-501-030
PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 36, T7N, R12W, CITY OF
GRAND RAPIDS, KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS:
COMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE EAST-WEST 1/4 LINE OF
SAID SECTION AND THE WEST LINE OF THE PENNSYLVANIA/CONRAIL
RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY (FORMER GRAND RAPIDS AND INDIANA
RAILWAY - 33 FEET WIDE), BEING DESCRIBED AS 788.9 FEET EAST OF
THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 36; THENCE S88°03'52"E
34.30 FEET ALONG SAID E-W 1/4 LINE TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID
RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY; THENCE S17°47'14"W 342.12 FEET ALONG
SAID EAST LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING (N 530,470.55/E
12,770,553.22-NAD83 DATUM); THENCE S88°03'24"E 26.19 FEET; THENCE
S17°46'25"W 164.49 FEET; THENCE N88°01'22"W 26.23 FEET; THENCE
N17°47'14"E 164.49 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING.
943 Godfrey Avenue SW / 41-13-36-503-039
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PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 36, T7N, R12W, CITY OF
GRAND RAPIDS, KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING
AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE EAST-WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION
AND THE WEST LINE OF THE PENNSYLVANIA/CONRAIL RAILROAD
RIGHT-OF-WAY (FORMER GRAND RAPIDS AND INDIANA RAILWAY - 33
FEET WIDE), (N 530,797.47/E 12,770,623.46-NAD83 DATUM) BEING
DESCRIBED AS 788.9 FEET EAST OF THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID
SECTION 36; THENCE S17°47'14"W 506.58 FEET ALONG SAID WEST
LINE; THENCE S88°01’22”E 34.30 FEET; THENCE N17°47'14"E 506.60
FEET; THENCE N88°03'52"W 34.30 FEET ALONG SAID E-W 1/4 LINE TO
THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
92460 Result: Adopted.
Mover: Moody. Supporter: Knight.
Yeas: Bliss, Ysasi, Moody, Perdue, Robbins, Knight
Excused: Jon O’Connor
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND MAP 20 OF CHAPTER 61 OF TITLE V
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS, THE ZONING
ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE NO. 2023 - 11
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS DO ORDAIN:
Section 1. That a Major Amendment to a previously adopted SD-PRD
(Special Districts-Planned Redevelopment District) at 851 Leonard Street NW
and 850 and 860 Courtney Street NW on Map 20 of Chapter 61 of Title V of the
City Code of Grand Rapids be amended to facilitate an affordable senior
housing development of up to 55 residential dwelling units.
The properties can be described as follows:
851 Leonard Street NW(41-13-14-482-020):
Lots 1127, 1151, 1152, 1153, and 1154, Panfil's Assessor's Plat No. 53 of Lots
13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 19 of Patrick Tregent's Addition to the City of Grand
Rapids, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 40 of Plats, Page 38.
850 Courtney Street NW (41-13-14-482-008):
Lot 1126, Panfil's Assessor's Plat No. 53 of Lots 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 19 of
Patrick Tregent's Addition to the City of Grand Rapids, according to the Plat
thereof, as recorded in Liber 40 of Plats, Page 38.
860 Courtney Street NW (41-13-14-482-033)
Part of Lot 1124 described as, Commencing at the Southeast corner of said
Lot, thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes 20 seconds West along the South
line of said Lot, 0.33 feet; thence North 02 degrees 10 minutes 43 seconds
West 14.54 feet to the East line of said Lot; thence South 03 degrees 28
minutes 39 seconds East along said East lot line, 14.55 feet to the point of
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beginning. ALSO, Lot 11 25, Except commencing at the Northwest corner of
said Lot; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East along the North
line of said Lot, 2.66 feet; thence South 02 degrees 10 minutes 43 seconds
East 116.99 feet to the West line of said Lot; thence North 03 degrees 28
minutes 39 seconds West along said West lot line, 117.12 feet to the point of
beginning, both Lots being in Panfil's Assessor's Plat No. 53 of Lots 13, 14, 15,
16, 17 and 19 of Patrick Tregent's Addition to the City of Grand Rapids,
according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 40 of Plats, Page 38.
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
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 signs shall be governed by the rules and requirements for residential
zone districts.
4. That a Land Use Development Services (LUDS) permit, building permit,
and all other required permits be obtained from the City of Grand Rapids
prior to construction, demolition, or operation.
5. That privacy screening shall be provided along the westerly lot line.
6. The applicant shall make a good faith effort with The Rapid to relocate the
bus stop.
7. That the proposed use will comply with all other applicable City ordinances
and policies and all State laws.
8. That this approval shall take effect as required by the City Commission
approval in accordance with Section 5.12.12.G. of the Zoning Ordinance.
CITY COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS
Result: Adopted.
Mover: Moody. Supporter: Perdue.
Yeas: Bliss, Ysasi, Moody, Perdue, Robbins, Knight
Excused: Jon O’Connor
Motion to suspend the rules to consider the following resolution.
92461 Result: Adopted.
Mover: Moody. Supporter: Ysasi.
Yeas: Bliss, Ysasi, Moody, Perdue, Robbins, Knight
Excused: Jon O’Connor
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WHEREAS the City of Grand Rapids filed a lawsuit to address the public
nuisance that is the Opioid Epidemic, which named, among other companies, the
following four Defendants (“Settling Defendants”):
1. Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd. (a prescription opioids
manufacturer);
2. Allergan Finance, LLC (a prescription opioids manufacturer);
3. CVS Health Corp. and CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (a prescription opioids
distributor); and
4. Walmart, Inc. (a prescription opioids distributor); and
WHEREAS the Settling Defendants have negotiated proposed national
settlement agreements (“Proposed Settlements”) with the State Attorneys
General, and a Plaintiff Executive Committee-designated negotiating committee
that represents approximately 4,000 local governments that have brought lawsuit
similar to the City of Grand Rapids’ lawsuit; and
WHEREAS the Proposed Settlements contain significant equitable and
monetary relief, including:
1. An agreement to pay (a) up to $3.34 billion over the next thirteen years by
Teva; (b) up to $2.02 billion over seven years by Allergan; (c) $4.9 billion over
the next ten years by CVS; and (d) $2.74 billion within six years by Walmart.
The bulk of each of these payments will be dedicated to funding abatement
and prevention strategies associated with the opioids public nuisance; and
2. An agreement by Teva and Allergan to abide by strict limitations on their
marketing, promotion, sale, and distribution of opioids, including a ban on (a)
promotion and lobbying; (b) rewarding or disciplining employees based on
volume of opioid sales; and (c) funding or grants to third parties; and
3. An agreement by CVS and Walmart to implement changes in how they
handle opioids, including requirements addressing their compliance
structures, pharmacist judgment, diversion prevention, suspicious order
monitoring, and reporting on red-flag processes, as well as blocked and
potentially problematic prescribers; and
WHEREAS the City of Grand Rapids previously executed Participation
Agreements for the Distributor and Janssen Settlements, which have conferred
and continue to confer valuable benefits; and
WHEREAS the Proposed Settlements each contain a “default” allocation
method where settlement funds are allocated to a particular state to resolve the
claims asserted by state and local governments within that state, allocated as
follows:
• 15% of settlement proceeds paid under the Proposed Settlements are
allocable to the State; and
• 15% of the settlement proceeds are allocable to local governments; and
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• 70% of the settlement proceeds are allocable to an opioid abatement
fund; and
WHEREAS the Proposed Settlements enable the state and local
governments within the State to negotiate alternative allocation methods to the
“default” allocation method referenced above; and
WHEREAS the City of Grand Rapids desires to enter into an alternative
allocation method which allocates settlement funds on a 50/50 basis to:
1. Participating Local Governments who have elected to participate in the
Proposed Settlements; and
2. The State of Michigan; and
WHEREAS the City of Grand Rapids previously executed the Michigan
State-Subdivision Agreement for Allocation of Distributor Settlement Agreement
and Janssen Settlement Agreement, which allocated funds attributed to the State
of Michigan in a streamlined and equitable manner; now therefore
RESOLVED that:
1. The City of Grand Rapids authorizes the execution of Participation
Agreements for: (1) the Master Settlement Agreement with Teva
Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd.; (2) the Master Settlement Agreement with
Allergan Finance, LLC; (3) the Master Settlement Agreement with CVS
Health Corp. and CVS Pharmacy, Inc.; and (4) the Master Settlement
Agreement with Walmart, Inc., each of which are listed and available to the
public at https://nationalopioidsettlement.com; and
2. The City of Grand Rapids authorizes the execution of a new Michigan State-
Subdivision Agreement for Allocation of Allergan, Teva, CVS, and Walmart
Settlement Agreements, substantially similar to the proposed agreement
attached as Exhibit B to this resolution. The City of Grand Rapids also
authorized execution of a similar state-subdivision agreement to the extent
that it provides a substantially similar allocation of settlement of bankruptcy
proceeds obtained from opioids litigation with any other entity; and
3. For the avoidance of doubt, the City of Grand Rapids also authorizes its
continued participation in the Distributor Settlement Agreement, the Janssen
Settlement Agreement, and the Michigan State-Subdivision Agreement for
the Allocation of Distributor Settlement Agreement and Janssen Settlement
Agreement, all previously executed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
92462 Result: Referred to Community Development Committee.
Public hearing on funding recommendations totaling $8,494,574 for activities
supporting the FY 2024 Neighborhood Investment Plan and HOME-ARP
Allocation Plan.
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92463 Result: Closed.
Public Hearing on Programmatic Agreements with the Michigan State Historic
Preservation Officer.
92464 Result: Referred to Committee of the Whole.
Public Hearing to consider a Revised Brownfield Plan Amendment for the
$14.3 million Dwelling Place Regional Community Land Trust redevelopment
project at 637 Winchell Street SE.
DOCUMENTS FILED
92465 Result: Received and Filed.
Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Grand Rapids and
Michigan Afterschool Partnership submitted for the public record.
92466 Result: Received and Filed.
Data Sharing Agreement between the City of Grand Rapids through Our
Community's Children and Grand Rapids Public Schools submitted for the
public record.
92467 Result: Received and Filed.
Data Sharing Agreement between the City of Grand Rapids through Our
Community's Children and Grand Rapids Public Schools submitted for the
public record.
ADJOURNMENT
Commission adjourned at 8:35 PM
JOEL H. HONDORP
City Clerk
Agenda
CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2023
5:30 PM – GRPS UNIVERSITY, 1400 FULLER NE
Welcome to the Grand Rapids City Commission Meeting. This session is the final process in the
consideration of the items listed on the following agenda. All of these agenda items have been thoroughly
reviewed and discussed in the various Standing Committees of the City Commission which meet on
Tuesday morning. To view supporting documents for agenda items, please visit:
www.grandrapidsmi.gov/commission
Persons who need reasonable accommodation to participate, are asked to contact the City Clerk’s Office
at 616-456-3010 or cityclerk@grcity.us.
Expected Meeting Procedures
1. Depending on the meeting there can be multiple opportunities for public
comment.
These are the planned opportunities for this meeting:
-The First is for any issue you would like to bring to the attention of the
Commission
-The Second is for specially scheduled required public hearings
2. You may only speak once on each issue.
3. All comments are to be limited to 3 minutes.
4. City Commission meetings are to be a safe place for everyone involved,
as such:
-No clapping, cheering, or holding up of signs
-Please refrain from swearing, name calling and/or making derogatory
comments directed toward a person’s race, religion, nation of origin, etc.
5. Do not request or expect comment from the Commission.
6. Please turn OFF cellular phones.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. MOMENT OF SILENCE
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. ROLL CALL
V. STAFF FACILITATION OF INTERACTIVE DISCUSSION
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS - The agenda provides for public comment on any other matters citizens
may wish to bring to the attention of the City Commission. (Please limit comments to 3 minutes.)
1. Public Comments
VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. City Commission - Regular Session - Mar 14, 2023 2:00 PM
VIII. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS - Communications addressed to the City Commission
are distributed to all members and are acknowledged for information, or are referred to a
committee or staff for follow up.
1. Communication from Bill Wood regarding their resignation from the Vital Streets Oversight
Commission
2. Communication from Camie Castaneda regarding their resignation from the Community
Relations Commission
3. Communication from Brianna Forbes regarding their resignation from the North Quarter
Corridor Improvement Authority
4. Communication received from Garfield Park Neighborhood Association's Safety Committee
with ways to improve threats and concerns
5. Communication received from Mark Baker regarding light pollution
6. Communication received from Scott Atchison regarding the removal of logs at the Sixth Street
dam
IX. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS - The City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, City Treasurer,
and City Comptroller may submit reports or information directly to the City Commission for
consideration.
1. Warrant for 03/01/2023 thru 03/14/2023
2. Treasurer’s Report for Period of March 1, 2023 through March 14, 2023
3. Recommendation from the Public Safety Committee to schedule a public hearing on the
potential acquisition of small Unmanned Aerial System technology, as required by
Administrative Policy 15-03 “Acquisition and Use of Surveillance Equipment and Surveillance
Services.” - Add-On
X. CONSENT AGENDA AND REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES:
A. COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS The Committee considers and makes recommendations
on appointments to the City's various boards and commissions.
1. Resolution recognizing the appointment of Marshall Kilgore to the Vital Streets Oversight
Commission
2. Resolution confirming the City Manager's appointment of Michael Bernier to the Grand
Rapids Housing Commission
3. Resolution approving the City Commission's appointment of Rebecca Pobst to the Urban
Forestry Committee
B. FISCAL COMMITTEE The Committee considers and makes recommendations on matters
referring to bids, claims, and other financial matters of the City .
1. Resolution authorizing conditional approval of tax exemption and payment in lieu of taxes
(PILOT) – Eastpointe Commons I
2. Resolution authorizing conditional approval of tax exemption and payment in lieu of taxes
(PILOT) – Eastpointe Commons II
3. Resolution authorizing payment to the Grand Rapids Community Foundation in the
amount of $113,365.19 to the City of Grand Rapids Affordable Housing Fund
4. Resolution authorizing a Budget Substitution of $704,500 for Lagoon Improvements at
the Lake Michigan Filtration Plant
5. Bid List Resolution for March 28, 2023
C. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE The Committee considers and makes
recommendations on matters concerning public service, public improvements, streets, traffic
and public buildings.
1. Resolution approving a Fireworks Discharge Permit to FFP Effects, Inc. for indoor special
effects at the Van Andel Arena in connection with the Morgan Wallen concert event on
April 27, 2023
2. Resolution approving and authorizing execution of an Option to Purchase Agreement for
the eventual acquisition of 4040 and 4044 Kalamazoo Avenue SE for $500,000 with total
costs not to exceed $575,000 in order to expand future fire safety services to the
residents of Grand Rapids
3. Resolution approving and authorizing execution of an Option to Purchase Agreement for
the eventual acquisition of 960 Bristol Avenue NW for $315,000 with total costs not to
exceed $340,000 in order to expand the City's green space inventory and potential future
development opportunities
4. Resolution approving Grant Applications in the amount of $2,184,000 to the Michigan
Department of Transportation to be matched with a City Share of $440,000 in connection
with Preventative Maintenance of Various Bridges
5. Resolution approving a Construction Agreement and accepting a Public Utilities
Easement for Bretonfield Preserve - Phase 6
6. Resolution accepting an easement and authorizing a payment of $310.00 for Sidewalk
Improvements in Collindale Avenue from Lake Michigan Drive to Burritt Street
7. Resolution approving an increase with Bergmann Associates, Engineers, Architects and
Surveyors P.C. for additional design services for the Relocation of City Services at 201
Market Ave in the amount of $2,152,900 with total authorized project expenditures not-to-
exceed $2,906,236
D. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Committee considers all matters that are desired to be
deliberated in committee by the full City Commission. Most ordinances and licensing matters
are brought before this committee.
1. Resolution approving the request from HG Grand Rapids, JV dba Ink by Hudson for a
New Class C liquor license to be located at 5500 44th St. SE, GRR International Airport,
Post Security
2. Resolution recommending approval by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission of Social
District Permit application pursuant to Public Act 124 of 2020 for Adams Mixology, LLC
dba Drip Drop Cocktail Room located at 445 Bridge St NW, Unit 2.
3. Resolution approving an amendment to Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate #2021-
029, pursuant to PA 198 of 1974, for Blackmer at 1809 Century Avenue SW
4. Recommendations of the Downtown Improvement District Board and Resolution to Set a
Hearing for April 25, 2023 on the Necessity for Special Assessment Roll #8780
5. Resolution revising the existing Downtown Grand Rapids Social District to add four (4)
locations to the commons area
XI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT
XII. ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
1. Ordinance amending Section 1 of the Budget Ordinance 2022-13 for Fiscal Year 2023
(Amendment No. 12)
2. Consideration of an ordinance rezoning 620, 640 & 644 Chestnut Street SW and 835 & 943
Godfrey Avenue SW to the TN-TCC (Traditional Neighborhood-Transitional City Center) Zone
District
3. Consideration of a Major Amendment to a previously approved SD-PRD (Special District–
Planned Redevelopment District) at 851 Leonard Street NW and 850 & 860 Courtney Street
NW to facilitate construction of a 55 unit affordable senior housing development
XIII. CITY COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS - Resolutions to be deliberated by the City Commission but
which come directly to the City Commission rather than from one of the Standing Committees.
1. City Commission resolution authorizing entry of participation agreements in partial settlement
of the National Prescription Opiate Litigation and entry of State local government intrastate
agreement concerning allocation of settlement proceeds - Add-On
XIV. PUBLIC HEARINGS - Public hearings are scheduled to allow citizens to speak on subjects
which will be before the City Commission for action at a future date. Speakers may address the
Commission once on each hearing.
1. Public hearing on funding recommendations totaling $8,494,574 for activities supporting the
FY 2024 Neighborhood Investment Plan and HOME-ARP Allocation Plan
2. Public Hearing on Programmatic Agreements with the Michigan State Historic Preservation
Officer
3. Public Hearing to consider a Revised Brownfield Plan Amendment for the $14.3 million
Dwelling Place Regional Community Land Trust redevelopment project at 637 Winchell Street
SE
XV. COMMENTS BY COMMISSIONERS
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
CITY COMMISSION
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
TERM DEFINITION
Adjournment To close the meeting.
Adopt To accept or approve; i.e., an ordinance, a resolution, a motion, etc.
Amend To modify; i.e., an ordinance, a resolution, a motion, etc.
Call to Order Formal opening of a meeting.
City Charter Legal document establishing a municipality (city).
City Commission Local form of government consisting of the Mayor and six Commissioners.
City Officers Includes: Mayor, President of the City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney,
City Treasurer, and City Clerk.
Consent Agenda Matters listed as Consent Agenda items are considered to be routine or matters
of unanimous consent by the City Commission. There will be no separate
discussion of these matters, and they will be enacted by one motion.
Executive Session A meeting in which the proceedings are of a confidential nature. Only members
and invited guests may attend, and all are honor-bound to maintain
confidentiality.
Motion A proposal that the Commissioners take a specific action or stand on an item
being presented to the City Commission.
Ordinance A piece of legislation enacted by a municipal authority.
Postpone A motion to postpone is made if the City Commission needs more time to make
a decision. A postponement cannot go beyond the next session.
Quorum Number of voting members who must be present in order that business can be
legally transacted.
Recess Short intermission within a meeting.
Recognize / Obtain the Floor Acknowledgement by the presiding officer of the City Commission that a
member has the right to address the assembly.
Rescind (Repeal) Allows the City Commission to repeal an action previously taken; i.e.,
ordinances, etc.
Resolution A decision by the City Commission to do or not to do something.
Robert’s Rules of Order A guide to fair and orderly meeting procedures.
Suspend the Rules This motion is used when the City Commission wants to do something that
violates its own rules. The motion does not apply to an organization’s bylaws,
local, state, or national law; or fundamental principles of parlia-mentary law. An
appropriate suspension of the rules, used on occasion by the City Commission,
would be a motion to change the agenda.
Table, Lay on the This motion puts aside an item, and everything adhering to it, currently being
presented to the City Commission. The item remains “on the table” until taken
off.
Table, Take (Remove) from the The motion to Take from the Table is used when the City Commission wants to
continue considering a motion that was Laid on the Table earlier in the present
session or in the previous session of the City Commission. When a motion is
Taken from the Table, it has everything adhering to it exactly as it was when it
was Laid on the Table.
Revised: 06-30-2014 Source(s): Robert’s Rules of Order
City Commission Standing Rules
CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS COMMISSIONERS
Jon O’Connor joconnor@grcity.us 616-456-3035
First Ward
Drew Robbins drobbins@grcity.us 616-456-3035
Milinda Ysasi mysasi@grcity.us 616-456-3035
Second Ward
Lisa Knight lknight@grcity.us 616-456-3035
Nathaniel Moody nmoody@grcity.us 616-456-3035
Third Ward
Kelsey Perdue kperdue@grcity.us 616-456-3035
Revised: 01-07-2023