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City Commission - Regular Session

Regular Meeting

Grand Rapids, MI · April 25, 2023

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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE City Commission OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN Regular Session, April 25, 2023 CALL TO ORDER Commission was called to order by Mayor Rosalynn Bliss at 7:00 PM ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Bliss, Commissioner O’Connor, Commissioner Ysasi, Commissioner Perdue, Commissioner Robbins Absent: Commissioner Moody (Excused), Commissioner Knight (Excused) The roll was called by the City Clerk. Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. Yeas: Bliss, O’Connor, Ysasi, Perdue, Robbins Excused: Nathaniel Moody, Lisa Knight Motion to excuse Commissioners Knight and Moody. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On the motion of Com. Jon O’Connor, supported by Com. Drew Robbins, the reading of the minutes of the Regular Session of April 11, 2023 was waived and said minutes were Accepted as presented. Carried. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 92497 Result: Received and Filed. Communication received from Mark Baker, Soft Lights Foundation, urging the commission to stop the switch to LED streetlights. 92498 Result: Received and Filed. Communication received from Mary Lynn Noah urging the commission to include safety in fund expenditures related to the proposed special assessment. 92499 Result: Received and Filed. Communication received from David Emdin regarding ongoing concerns at 38 Commerce. 1 APRIL 25, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 2 92500 Result: Received and Filed. Communication received from Paul Mayhue regarding Police review. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS 92501 Result: Received and Filed. Comptroller’s report for the period of March 29, 2023, through April 11, 2023 in the amount of $15,996,968.73. 92502 Result: Received and Filed. Treasurer’s report for the period of March 29, 2023, through April 11, 2023. 92503 Result: Received and Filed. The City Clerk submitted a report entitled "Determination of the Local Officers Compensation Commission" establishing salaries for the elected officials. CONSENT AGENDA: A. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL 92504 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. Adoption of the following items under the Consent Agenda. B. COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS 92505 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. RESOLVED, that Mayor Bliss’ appointment of Matthew Chaffee to the Michigan Street Corridor Improvement Authority for the remainder of a four- year term ending December 31, 2025, be confirmed. 92506 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. RESOLVED, that Mayor Bliss’ appointment of Matthew Smith to the Grand Rapids Police Civilian Appeals Board for a two-year term ending May 5, 2025, be confirmed. 92507 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. RESOLVED, that the City Commission’s appointment of Sara Lachman to the Board of Zoning Appeals for the remainder of a three-year term ending January 5, 2026, be approved. 92508 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. RESOLVED, that the City Commission’s appointment of Kimberly Moore to the Urban Agriculture Committee for the remainder of a two-year term ending January 6, 2025, be approved. 3 CITY COMMISSION APRIL 25, 2023 C. FISCAL COMMITTEE 92509 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. RESOLVED: That the City of Grand Rapids is hereby authorized to pay Grand Valley State University in the amount not to exceed $93,560 for the tuition, student fees, and uniforms for the sponsored police academy during FY2023. 92510 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. WHEREAS, the City has determined to undertake to design, purchase, acquire construct and install certain capital improvements and property and the purchase of property, including, but not limited to, acquiring property, demolition, site work, site remediation, renovating existing structures and constructing new structures and facilities, parking and site amenities for the City’s Department of Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Forestry, Fleet and Facilities Management and other related facilities, work, equipment, furnishings, and improvements, and such other capital improvements and purchases the City shall determine to make, all in accordance with information on file and recommendations of the City Engineer (the “Public Improvements”) for the benefit of the City and to finance all or a portion of the costs of such Public Improvements, including costs of issuance, by the issuance of one or more series of capital improvement bonds (the "Bonds") pursuant to Act 34 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 2001, as amended, MCL 141.2101 et seq. ("Act 34"); and WHEREAS, it is necessary to publish a notice of intent to issue bonds for the Bonds pursuant to Section 517 of Act 34; and WHEREAS, the City desires to express its intent to reimburse itself the costs related to the public improvements from proceeds of the Bonds. RESOLVED: 1. That the City shall undertake the Public Improvements and pay for all or a portion of the costs of the Public Improvements through the issuance of the Bonds in one or more series in a total amount not to exceed $60,000,000. 2. That a notice of intent to issue bonds for the Bonds shall be published in accordance with Section 517 of Act 34. 3. That the City Clerk is authorized and directed to publish the notice of intent to issue bonds in The Grand Rapids Press, a newspaper of general circulation in the City, which notice shall contain the information required by Act 34. Such notice shall not be less than one-quarter page in size in the newspaper. APRIL 25, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 4 4. The City may proceed to acquire and construct the Improvements using available funds of the City from the major streets fund, the refuse fund, the motor equipment fund, the general fund, a fund for the general operations of the City, and other funds of the City. 5. At such time as the City issues the Bonds for the long-term financing of the acquisition of the Public Improvements, the City shall be reimbursed for its expenditures for the Public Improvements out of the proceeds of the Bonds. 6. That the City pursuant to Section 1.150-2 of the Treasury Regulations promulgated pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, declares its intent to reimburse itself the costs of the Public Improvements and costs related thereto in an amount not to exceed $60,000,000 through the issuance of the bonds. 7. The firm of Dickinson Wright PLLC is hereby appointed as bond counsel to the City and MCFI is hereby appointed as the City’s registered municipal advisor in connection with the issuance of the Bonds. 8. That a copy of this resolution shall be available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 300 Monroe Avenue, N.W., in the City. 9. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions insofar as they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be, and the same are, rescinded. 92511 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. WHEREAS: 1. On November 28, 2028, 2017 (Proceeding No. 87214) the City Commission awarded a professional services contract to the firm of Plante & Moran, PLLC covering general financial and compliance audit services for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2018, 2019, and 2020; and 2. On April 27, 2021 (Proceeding No. 90729) and July 13, 2021 (Proceeding No. 90922) the City Commission awarded a two-year contract extension for general financial and compliance audit services, including reporting services for the annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2021 and 2022; and 3. The City now requests to exercise the three-year contract extension to perform auditing services for the years ending June 30, 2023, 2024, and 2025; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That a professional services contract be awarded to the firm of Plante & Moran, PLLC covering general financial and compliance audit services, including reporting services for the annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2023, 2024, and 2025; inclusive in an 5 CITY COMMISSION APRIL 25, 2023 amount not to exceed Six Hundred Sixteen Thousand Five Hundred Fifty Dollars ($616,550); and 2. That upon review and approval of the City Attorney, the Mayor be authorized to execute the contract for and on behalf of the City of Grand Rapids. 92512 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. WHEREAS: 1. Emergency repairs were needed in the stormwater system. 2. Funding can be provided by transferring the previously approved budget amount of $200,000 from Capital Improvement Fund (Stormwater) Project accounts; therefore RESOLVED: That the aforesaid Budget Substitution in the amount of $200,000 for emergency repairs be approved and the Budget Office is authorized to execute the transfer on behalf of the City. 92513 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. 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. Hispanic Center of West Michigan One-year term contract with two, one-year renewal options for interpretation and translations services for both written materials and on- site/in-person services for City-wide use from the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan for an annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $50,000.00; the estimated three-year total is $150,000.00. Cummins, Inc. MacAllister Machinery, Inc. 2. Total Energy Systems One-year term contract with two, one-year renewal options for O.E.M. Cummins generator maintenance and repair services for the Environmental Services Department, Water Distribution and the Facilities Management Department from Cummins, Inc. for an annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $50,000.00 (estimated three-year total amount of $150,000.00); for O.E.M. Caterpillar generator maintenance and repair services for the Lake APRIL 25, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 6 Michigan Filtration Plant from MacAllister Machinery (dba Michigan CAT) for an annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $20,000.00 (estimated three-year total amount of $60,000.00); and for non-O.E.M. generator maintenance and repair services for the Environmental Services Department, Fire Department, Facilities Management, Water Department, Mobile GR, and Police Department from Total Energy Systems for an annual “not-to- exceed” amount of $215,000.00 (estimated three-year total amount of $645,000.00). 3. AJM Packaging Corporation Contract extension for an additional one-year term contract with two, one- year renewal options for the “as needed” purchase and delivery of City- branded paper yard waste bags for the Public Works Department from AJM Packaging for the annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $160,000.00; the estimated three-year total amount is $480,000.00. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to proceed with awards to the following vendors: 4. Pure Air Filtration Contract extension through a cooperative purchase through the Grand Valley Regional Biosolids Authority (GVRBA) for a one-year term through June 2024 for the purchase and delivery of activated carbon for the Environmental Services Department from Pure Air Filtration for an annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $200,000.00. 5. Pure Air Filtration Contract extension for a one-year term through June 2024 for the purchase and delivery of activated carbon and iron media for the Environmental Services Department from Pure Air Filtration for an annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $35,000.00, to co-terminate with the GVRBA Contract in July 2024. 6. Pure Air Filtration Contract extension through a cooperative purchase through the Grand Valley Regional Biosolids Authority (GVRBA) for a one-year term through June 2024 for the purchase and delivery of bulk polymer for the Environmental Services Department from Pure Air Filtration for an annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $975,000.00. D. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 92514 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. WHEREAS, bids were received on April 11, 2023 for the following project: 7 CITY COMMISSION APRIL 25, 2023 Replacement of Private Lead Service Lines Contract 2023-2 (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) and SPS Pro Plumbing, LLC (SPS) submitted a bid of $760,346, for which the engineer’s estimate, is $823,655; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the bid of SPS 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” $1,146,600 which includes the costs of the construction contract, engineering/inspection/administration, and contingencies. Said amount of $1,146,600 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. 92515 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. WHEREAS: On September 10, 1945 (Proceeding No. 82137) the City approved a consent resolution for the vacation of a portion of Bond Avenue Alley that was approved by the Circuit Court of Kent County on October 8, 1945 and recorded in Liber 1266 Page 219, Kent County Register of Deeds; and On October 13, 1953 (Proceeding No. 98758) the City approved a consent resolution for the vacation of a portion of Bond Avenue Alley that was approved by the Circuit Court of the County of Kent on November 6, 1953 and recorded in Liber 1659 Page 188, Kent County Register of Deeds; and On December 18, 1962 (Proceeding No. 13223) the City approved a consent resolution for the vacation of an additional portion of Bond Avenue Alley and on January 2, 1963 (Proceeding No. 13252) the City approved an amendment to the previously vacated area that was approved by the Circuit Court of Kent County on January 11, 1963 and recorded in Liber 1949 Page 209, Kent County Register of Deeds. The court orders that were recorded in Liber 1659 Page 188, and Liber 1949 Page 209, Kent County Register of Deeds and the City’s consent resolutions all included easements to the City of Grand Rapids for a sanitary sewer utility in the vacated alley; and 1. On May 22, 2018 (Proceeding No. 87722) the City approved Conditional Release of Easement documents for the utility easements that are recorded in Liber 1266 Page 219 and Liber 1949 Page 209, that are APRIL 25, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 8 recorded in Instrument No.’s 201806120044701 and 201806120044702, Kent County Register of Deeds; and 2. The building that was served by the utilities in the aforesaid easements has been demolished and all of the easements and Conditional Release of Easements can be released by the City and the abandoned sanitary sewer will become the responsibility of the property owner; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That a Release of Easements is hereby approved to the following property owner for nominal consideration of One Dollar ($1.00): Board of Trustees of Michigan State University ($1.00) 450 Administration Building East Lansing, Michigan 48824 Part of: 516 and 544 Monroe Ave. NW, Parcel No.’s 41-13-24-476-005 and -001; and 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the aforesaid Release of Easements on behalf of the City, contingent upon approval as to form by the City Attorney; and 3. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to record the aforesaid Release of Easements with the Kent County Register of Deeds. 92516 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. WHEREAS, proposals were received on February 3, 2023 for the following project: Relocation of City Facilities at 201 Market Avenue (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) and Clark Construction Company, Inc. (Clark) submitted a fee of $143,670 for preconstruction services; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the fee of Clark 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 $3,060,864 which includes the costs of the preconstruction construction agreement, previously authorized services, administration, and contingencies. Said amount of $3,060,864 to be charged to the applicable codes currently defined as 4010-447-9000-9880-401020071. 9 CITY COMMISSION APRIL 25, 2023 3. That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make payment, in amounts and to said payees, as the City Engineer or his designee requests in connection with the Project. 4. That the City of Grand Rapids, pursuant to Section 1.150-2 of the Treasury Regulations promulgated pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, declares its intent to reimburse itself the costs of the Project and other related costs in an amount not to exceed $3,060,864 (Capital Improvement Fund) through the issuance of tax-exempt bonds. 5. That a copy of this resolution be available for inspection at the City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 300 Monroe Avenue N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. 92517 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. WHEREAS, bids were received on March 28, 2023 for the following project: Improvements to Highland Park (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) and Montgomery Excavating, LLC (Montgomery) submitted a bid of $810,940.55 for which the engineer’s estimate, prepared by Williams & Works, Inc. (W&W), is $661,078; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the bid of Montgomery 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” $1,123,000 which includes the costs of the construction contract, previously authorized design phase services by W&W, construction phase services including inspection by W&W, administration, and contingencies. Said amount of $1,123,000 to be charged to the applicable Parks Millage 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. 92518 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. WHEREAS: 1. The City received a proposal from Progressive AE, Inc. (Progressive) for additional phase services for the following project: APRIL 25, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 10 Improvements to Lakeshore Access at 11231 Lakeshore Drive (Galimore Property) and in Public Easement (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) 2. It is necessary to authorize additional phase services in connection with the Project; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That Progressive be authorized to proceed with additional phase services in connection with the Project at a cost of $97,640 with total expenditures “not-to-exceed” $173,560 which includes additional phase services by Progressive associated with stair design and construction, previously authorized design phase services by Progressive, testing, administration, and contingencies. Said amount of $173,560 to be charged to the applicable Water Fund Codes. 2. That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make payment, in amounts and to said payees, as the City Engineer or his designee requests in connection with the Project. 92519 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. WHEREAS: 1. On November 15, 2022 (Proceeding No. 92148), the City approved fees associated with Design Services with Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc. (Fishbeck) for the following project: Citywide Facilities Strategic Master Plan (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) 2. It is necessary to increase the scope of work and authorize additional expenditures; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Fishbeck for the Project is hereby approved and that, upon approval by the City Attorney, the Mayor be authorized to execute the amendment on behalf of the City; and 2. That additional expenditures in connection with the aforesaid amendment, including administration, are hereby approved in an amount of $1,350,188. Said amount of $1,350,188 to be charged to the applicable codes currently defined as 4010-265-9000-9750-401021018; and 11 CITY COMMISSION APRIL 25, 2023 3. That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make payment, in amounts and to said payees, as the City Engineer or their designee requests in connection with the aforesaid services. E. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 92520 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. RESOLVED: 1. That funds be awarded to the following organizations in an amount not to exceed the following funding levels: Neighborhood Investment Plan (CDBG, HOME, ESG, JAG) and HOME-ARP Projects Amplify GR Boston Square Together I F3 $ 400,000 Baxter Neighborhood Association Public Safety 40,300 City of Grand Rapids Community Development Code Enforcement 1,368,688 Housing Rehabilitation 850,000 Coordinated Entry Set-Aside 60,000 Community Rebuilders Tenant-Based Rental Assistance 403,545 Creston Neighborhood Association Leadership and Civic Engagement 18,800 Public Safety 21,600 Disability Advocates of Kent County Accessible Housing Services 25,000 Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids Nonprofit Housing Corporation 21 Weston 300,000 Verne Barry Place 400,000 East Hills Council of Neighbors Leadership and Civic Engagement 17,800 Public Safety 20,400 Eastown Community Association Leadership and Civic Engagement 15,800 Public Safety 18,000 Fair Housing Center of West Michigan Fair Housing Services 75,000 Family Outreach Center Expanded Outpatient Program 80,000 Garfield Park Neighborhoods Association APRIL 25, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 12 Leadership and Civic Engagement 26,500 Public Safety 30,500 Grand Rapids Housing Commission Hope Community 500,000 Grand Rapids Nehemiah Project Minor Home Repair 225,000 Grand Rapids Urban League dba Urban League of West Michigan Homelessness Prevention 120,000 Housing and Economic Opportunity 45,000 Habitat for Humanity of Kent County Acquisition, Development, and Resale 200,000 Heritage Hill Association Leadership and Civic Engagement 22,200 Public Safety 25,500 Hispanic Center of Western Michigan Youth Employment Initiative 50,000 Home Repair Services of Kent County Access Modifications 100,000 Minor Home Repair 514,088 ICCF Nonprofit Housing Corporation Seymour Condominiums 600,000 Acquisition, Development, and Resale 200,000 Legal Aid of Western Michigan Housing Legal Assistance 75,000 LINC Up Nonprofit Housing Corporation MoTown Square Affordable Assisted Living 380,000 Acquisition, Development, and Resale 200,000 Leadership and Civic Engagement 54,200 Midtown Neighborhood Association Leadership and Civic Engagement 19,200 Public Safety 22,100 Neighbors of Belknap Lookout Leadership and Civic Engagement 16,500 Public Safety 19,000 New Development Corporation CHDO Operating Support 22,000 Acquisition, Development, and Resale 200,000 Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Street Outreach 100,000 Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Association Leadership and Civic Engagement 25,900 Public Safety 29,800 Seeds of Promise Public Safety 47,400 South West Area Neighbors dba John Ball Area Neighbors Leadership and Civic Engagement 24,100 13 CITY COMMISSION APRIL 25, 2023 Public Safety 27,700 Steepletown Neighborhood Services JobStart 50,000 The Salvation Army Rapid Re-housing 302,753 West Grand Neighborhood Organization Leadership and Civic Engagement 27,600 Public Safety 27,600 West Michigan Center for Arts and Technology Adult Career Training Program 25,000 Women’s Resource Center New Beginnings 25,000 Total Project Funds $8,494,574 Administration (CDBG, HOME, ESG, JAG) City of Grand Rapids Community Development CDBG Administration $ 886,780 HOME Administration 175,628 ESG Administration 24,548 JAG Administration 16,258 Heart of West Michigan United Way Essential Needs Task Force 10,000 Grand Rapids Area Coalition to End Homelessness 20,000 Total Administrative Funds $1,133,214 Total Funding $9,627,788; and 2. That the City Manager is designated as the City’s Authorized Official for the federal programs contained herein; and 3. That the City of Grand Rapids hereby adopts the FY 2024 Annual Action Plan and the City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to submit said plans to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and to execute grant agreements and related documents with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Department of Justice; and 4. That contractual agreements with the preceding organizations, or a subsidiary/related entity or a partnership in which the organization has an ownership interest, in an amount not to exceed those stated above, are approved; and the Mayor is authorized to execute said contractual agreements, sub agreements, memoranda of understanding, and other necessary documents; to approve extensions to periods of performance and nonsubstantial project amendments; and to accept mortgages, APRIL 25, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 14 promissory notes and other documents related to the above-noted projects, all in a form approved by the City Attorney. ORDINANCES 92521 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. Yeas: Bliss, O’Connor, Ysasi, Perdue, Robbins Excused: Nathaniel Moody, Lisa Knight ORDINANCE NO. 2023 - 13 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 175,806,864.30 Other - From (To) Fund Balance - Total Amended Resources 175,806,864.30 Previously Approved Appropriations 175,806,864.30 Contingent (175,000.00) Fire Department 175,000.00 Total Amended Appropriations 175,806,864.30 Capital Improvement Bonds Series 2017 Fund Previously Approved Resources 76,888.26 Other 93,614.19 From (To) Fund Balance - Total Amended Resources 170,502.45 Previously Approved Appropriations 76,888.26 Requested Changes 93,614.19 Total Amended Appropriations 170,502.45 Motor Equipment - Capital Fund Previously Approved Resources 10,924,438.90 Other - From (To) Retained Earnings 672,000.00 15 CITY COMMISSION APRIL 25, 2023 Total Amended Resources 11,596,438.90 Previously Approved Appropriations 10,924,438.90 Requested Changes 672,000.00 Total Amended Appropriations 11,596,438.90 Major Streets Fund Previously Approved Resources 26,031,121.29 Other - From (To) Fund Balance 431,404.50 Total Amended Resources 26,462,525.79 Previously Approved Appropriations 26,031,121.29 Requested Changes 431,404.50 Total Amended Appropriations 26,462,525.79 Local Streets Fund Previously Approved Resources 10,149,895.21 Other - From (To) Fund Balance 143,801.50 Total Amended Resources 10,293,696.71 Previously Approved Appropriations 10,149,895.21 Requested Changes 143,801.50 Total Amended Appropriations 10,293,696.71 Other Grants Fund Previously Approved Resources 16,246,739.35 Other 816,526.00 From (To) Fund Balance - Total Amended Resources 17,063,265.35 Previously Approved Appropriations 16,246,739.35 Requested Changes 816,526.00 Total Amended Appropriations 17,063,265.35 Downtown Improvement District - Snowmelt Fund Previously Approved Resources 170,000.00 Other - From (To) Fund Balance 45,000.00 APRIL 25, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 16 Total Amended Resources 215,000.00 Previously Approved Appropriations 170,000.00 Requested Changes 45,000.00 Total Amended Appropriations 215,000.00 SmartZone LDFA Fund Previously Approved Resources 2,376,795.91 Other - From (To) Fund Balance 98,267.00 Total Amended Resources 2,475,062.91 Previously Approved Appropriations 2,376,795.91 Requested Changes 98,267.00 Total Amended Appropriations 2,475,062.91 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. Yeas: Bliss, O’Connor, Ysasi, Perdue, Robbins Excused: Nathaniel Moody, Lisa Knight Motion to give Ordinance immediate effect. PUBLIC HEARINGS 92522 Result: Closed. Public Hearing on the proposed acquisition of small Unmanned Aerial System technology. 92523 Result: Referred to Committee of the Whole. Public Hearing on the Necessity of a Three-Year Special Assessment for Enhanced Services in the Downtown Improvement District (Roll #8780). 92524 Result: Closed. City Commission to hear appeals on Special Assessment Nuisance Roll 8776 . DOCUMENTS FILED 92525 Result: Received and Filed. Agreement between the City of Grand Rapids and Envisio submitted for public record. 92526 Result: Received and Filed. Agreement to Resume Limited Business Operations between Pitsch Companies and the City of Grand Rapids Fire Department submitted for the public record ADJOURNMENT 17 CITY COMMISSION APRIL 25, 2023 Commission adjourned at 10:38 PM JOEL H. HONDORP City Clerk

Agenda

CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS CITY COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2023 7:00 PM Welcome to the Grand Rapids City Commission Meeting. This session is the final process in the consideration of the items listed on the following agenda. All of these agenda items have been thoroughly reviewed and discussed in the various Standing Committees of the City Commission which meet on Tuesday morning. To view supporting documents for agenda items, please visit: www.grandrapidsmi.gov/commission Persons who need reasonable accommodation to participate, are asked to contact the City Clerk’s Office at 616-456-3010 or cityclerk@grcity.us. Expected Meeting Procedures 1. Depending on the meeting there can be multiple opportunities for public comment. -The First is limited to items on the Commission’s agenda that are slated to be voted on -The Second is for specially scheduled required public hearings -The Third is for any issue you would like to bring to the attention of the Commission 2. You may only speak once on each issue. 3. All comments are to be limited to 3 minutes. 4. City Commission meetings are to be a safe place for everyone involved, as such: -No clapping, cheering, or holding up of signs -Please refrain from swearing, name calling and/or making derogatory comments directed toward a person’s race, religion, nation of origin, etc. 5. Do not request or expect comment from the Commission. 6. Please turn OFF cellular phones. I. CALL TO ORDER II. MOMENT OF SILENCE III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. ROLL CALL V. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS - Prior to consideration of the official business, citizens may speak to subjects on today's agenda which are slated to be voted on. The items to be addressed during this time are located in the highlighted section headings. (Please limit comments to 3 minutes.) 1. Public Comments on Agenda Items VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. City Commission - Regular Session - Apr 11, 2023 2:00 PM VII. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS - Communications addressed to the City Commission are distributed to all members and are acknowledged for information, or are referred to a committee or staff for follow up. 1. Communication received from Mark Baker, Soft Lights Foundation, urging the commission to stop the switch to LED streetlights 2. Communication received from Mary Lynn Noah urging the commission to include safety in fund expenditures related to the proposed special assessment - Add-On 3. Communication received from David Emdin regarding ongoing concerns at 38 Commerce - Add-On 4. Communication received from Paul Mayhue regarding Police review. - Add-On VIII. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS - The City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, City Treasurer, and City Comptroller may submit reports or information directly to the City Commission for consideration. 1. Warrant Report for March 29, 2023, thru April 11, 2023 & Travel Report March 2023 2. Treasurer’s Report for Period of March 29, 2023, through April 11, 2023 3. The City Clerk submitted a report entitled "Determination of the Local Officers Compensation Commission" establishing salaries for the elected officials IX. CONSENT AGENDA AND REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES: A. COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS The Committee considers and makes recommendations on appointments to the City's various boards and commissions. 1. Resolution confirming Mayor Bliss' appointment of Matthew Chaffee to the Michigan Street Corridor Improvement Authority 2. Resolution confirming Mayor Bliss' appointment of Matthew Smith to the Grand Rapids Police Civilian Appeals Board 3. Resolution approving the City Commission's appointment of Sara Lachman to the Board of Zoning Appeals 4. Resolution approving the City Commission's appointment of Kimberly Moore to the Urban Agriculture 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 Grand Rapids Police Department recruit classes to attend Grand Valley State University Police Academy for a total cost of $93,560 2. Resolution authorizing the publication of a notice of intent to issue $60,000,000 of bonds for the Scribner property 3. Resolution approving a renewal of a three-year professional services agreement with Plante & Moran, PLLC for auditing services for fiscal years ending June 30, 2023, 2024, and 2025 for a total amount not to exceed $616,550 4. Resolution authorizing a budget substitution for emergency repairs to the storm sewer system in the amount of $200,000 5. Bid List Resolution for April 25, 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 awarding a contract with SPS Pro Plumbing, LLC for Replacement of Private Lead Service Lines at Various Locations Contract 2023-2 in the amount of $760,346 with total amount not-to-exceed $1,146,600 2. Resolution approving a Release of Easements at 516 and 544 Monroe Ave. NW for $1.00 3. Resolution awarding a contract with Clark Construction Company, Inc. for pre- construction services for the Relocation of City Services at 201 Market Ave in the amount of $143,670 with total authorized project expenditures not-to-exceed $3,060,864 4. Resolution awarding a contract with Montgomery Excavating LLC for Improvements to Highland Park in the amount of $810,940.55 with total amount not-to-exceed $1,123,000 5. Resolution approving Additional Phase Services with Progressive AE in connection with Galimore Property and Public Easement Improvements in the amount of $97,640, with total expenditures not to exceed $173,560 6. Resolution approving an increase with Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc. for additional design services for the Citywide Facilities Master Plan in the amount of $1,125,443 with total authorized project expenditures not-to-exceed $1,350,188 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 funding awards totaling $9,627,788 for CDBG, HOME, HOME- ARP, ESG, and JAG programs and submission of the FY 2024 Annual Action Plan X. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT XI. ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 1. Ordinance amending Section 1 of the Budget Ordinance 2022-13 for Fiscal Year 2023 (Amendment No. 13) XII. CITY COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS - Resolutions to be deliberated by the City Commission but which come directly to the City Commission rather than from one of the Standing Committees. XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - Public hearings are scheduled to allow citizens to speak on subjects which will be before the City Commission for action at a future date. Speakers may address the Commission once on each hearing. 1. Public Hearing on the proposed acquisition of small Unmanned Aerial System technology 2. Public Hearing on the Necessity of a Three-Year Special Assessment for Enhanced Services in the Downtown Improvement District (Roll #8780) 3. City Commission to hear appeals on Special Assessment Nuisance Roll 8776 XIV. PUBLIC COMMENTS - At the conclusion of the official business and public hearings, the agenda provides for public comment on any other matters citizens may wish to bring to the attention of the City Commission. (Please limit comments to 3 minutes.) 1. Public Comments XV. COMMENTS BY COMMISSIONERS XVI. ADJOURNMENT CITY COMMISSION GLOSSARY OF TERMS TERM DEFINITION Adjournment To close the meeting. Adopt To accept or approve; i.e., an ordinance, a resolution, a motion, etc. Amend To modify; i.e., an ordinance, a resolution, a motion, etc. Call to Order Formal opening of a meeting. City Charter Legal document establishing a municipality (city). City Commission Local form of government consisting of the Mayor and six Commissioners. City Officers Includes: Mayor, President of the City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney, City Treasurer, and City Clerk. Consent Agenda Matters listed as Consent Agenda items are considered to be routine or matters of unanimous consent by the City Commission. There will be no separate discussion of these matters, and they will be enacted by one motion. Executive Session A meeting in which the proceedings are of a confidential nature. Only members and invited guests may attend, and all are honor-bound to maintain confidentiality. Motion A proposal that the Commissioners take a specific action or stand on an item being presented to the City Commission. Ordinance A piece of legislation enacted by a municipal authority. Postpone A motion to postpone is made if the City Commission needs more time to make a decision. A postponement cannot go beyond the next session. Quorum Number of voting members who must be present in order that business can be legally transacted. Recess Short intermission within a meeting. Recognize / Obtain the Floor Acknowledgement by the presiding officer of the City Commission that a member has the right to address the assembly. Rescind (Repeal) Allows the City Commission to repeal an action previously taken; i.e., ordinances, etc. Resolution A decision by the City Commission to do or not to do something. Robert’s Rules of Order A guide to fair and orderly meeting procedures. Suspend the Rules This motion is used when the City Commission wants to do something that violates its own rules. The motion does not apply to an organization’s bylaws, local, state, or national law; or fundamental principles of parlia-mentary law. An appropriate suspension of the rules, used on occasion by the City Commission, would be a motion to change the agenda. Table, Lay on the This motion puts aside an item, and everything adhering to it, currently being presented to the City Commission. The item remains “on the table” until taken off. Table, Take (Remove) from the The motion to Take from the Table is used when the City Commission wants to continue considering a motion that was Laid on the Table earlier in the present session or in the previous session of the City Commission. When a motion is Taken from the Table, it has everything adhering to it exactly as it was when it was Laid on the Table. Revised: 06-30-2014 Source(s): Robert’s Rules of Order City Commission Standing Rules CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS COMMISSIONERS Jon O’Connor joconnor@grcity.us 616-456-3035 First Ward 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
City Commission - Regular Session — Grand Rapids, MI