City Commission - Regular Session

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE City Commission OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN Regular Session, May 23, 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 Moody, Commissioner Perdue, Commissioner Robbins, Commissioner Knight ABSENT: None. The roll was called by the City Clerk. 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 May 9, 2023 was waived and said minutes were accepted as presented. Carried. On the motion of Com. Jon O’Connor, supported by Com. Drew Robbins, the reading of the minutes of the Regular Session of May 16, 2023 was waived and said minutes were accepted as presented. Carried. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 92580 Result: Received and Filed. Communication received from Mark Baker, Soft Lights Foundation, regarding LED streetlights. 92581 Result: Received and Filed. Communication received from Mark Baker, Soft Lights Foundation, regarding LED lighting 5-6-23. 92582 Result: Referred to Committee on Appointments. Communication from David Zimmermann regarding their resignation from the Urban Agriculture Committee. 92583 Result: Referred to Committee on Appointments. Communication from Javier Cervantes regarding their resignation from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. 1  MAY 23, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 2 92584 Result: Received and Filed. Communication received from Mark Baker, Soft Lights Foundation, regarding LED lighting 5-11-23. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS 92585 Result: Received and Filed. Comptroller’s report for the period of April 26, 2023, through May 9, 2023 in the amount of $19,776,803.21. 92586 Result: Received and Filed. Treasurer's Report for the Period of April 27, 2023, through May 9, 2023. 92587 Result: Received and Filed. Public Safety Committee Report and Recommendation to City Commission in regards to public health and safety issues and next steps. CONSENT AGENDA A. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL 92588 Result: Adopted. Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Perdue. Adoption of the following items under the consent agenda. B. COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS 92589 Result: Adopted. Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Perdue. RESOLVED, that Mayor Bliss’ appointment of Jeff Edwards to the Economic Development Corporation and Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for the remainder of a six-year term ending January 5, 2026, be confirmed. 92590 Result: Adopted. Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Perdue. RESOLVED, that the City Commission’s appointment of Evvia Marshall to the Urban Agriculture Committee for the remainder of a three-year term ending January 6, 2025, be approved. C. FISCAL COMMITTEE 92591 Result: Adopted. Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Perdue. RESOLVED: 1. On August 28, 2018 (proceeding number 88052) the City of Grand Rapids and Grand Valley State University approved a contract to utilize the Grand Rapids Police Department Communications Center for all emergency communication services required by GVSUDPS when rendering public  3 CITY COMMISSION MAY 23, 2023 safety services within the City of Grand Rapids; and 2. It is mutually beneficial to approve an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Grand Valley State University from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026 at an agreed upon annual rate paid to the Grand Rapids Police Department; and 3. Upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute said amendment on behalf of the City. 92592 Result: Adopted. Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Perdue. WHEREAS, Taylor Made Re-Entry, of 743 7th St. NW, #2, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, has applied to the Bureau of State Lottery for a Bingo/Raffle License and, as part of the required licensing procedure, has requested recognition as a local civic organization from the City Commission pursuant to MCLA 432.103a(i)(ii); therefore RESOLVED that the City Commission hereby finds that, to the best of its knowledge, Taylor Made Re-Entry exists as a non-profit local civic organization which conducts a major portion of its activities within the City of Grand Rapids and, therefore, hereby officially recognizes Taylor Made Re- Entry as a local civic organization pursuant to MCLA 432.103a(i)(ii). 92593 Result: Adopted. Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Perdue. WHEREAS, Grand Rapids Trans Foundation, 343 Atlas Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, has applied to the Bureau of State Lottery for a Bingo/Raffle License and, as part of the required licensing procedure, has requested recognition as a local civic organization from the City Commission pursuant to MCLA 432.103a(i)(ii); therefore RESOLVED that the City Commission hereby finds that, to the best of its knowledge, Grand Rapids Trans Foundation exists as a non-profit local civic organization which conducts a major portion of its activities within the City of Grand Rapids and, therefore, hereby officially recognizes Grand Rapids Trans Foundation as a local civic organization pursuant to MCLA 432.103a(i)(ii). 92594 Result: Adopted. Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Perdue. WHEREAS: 1. Grand Valley State University (“GVSU”) has made voluntary payments since 2014 for its residential property in Belknap Lookout Neighborhood (“GVSU’s Belknap Property”); and 2. The Neighbors of Belknap Lookout (“NOBL”) is the recognized neighborhood association for the Belknap Lookout Neighborhood (the  MAY 23, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 4 “Neighborhood”); and 3. On February 9, 2016, the Grand Rapids City Commission adopted a resolution (proceeding number 85392) approving an Initial Memorandum of Understanding (IMOU) between GVSU and the City. The IMOU set forth the relationship between GVSU and the City and included a provision regarding a voluntary payment by GVSU for property it owns in the NOBL neighborhood; and 4. The amount of the voluntary payment (PILOT) by GVSU for 2021 is $14,620.24 and is to be used by NOBL for improvements in the Belknap Lookout Neighborhood”. RESOLVED: 1. That the City Commission authorizes the payment of $ $14,620.24 to NOBL according to the IMOU dated February 9, 2016, for the projects approved by the NOBL/GVSU/City Work Group; and 2. That the Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to issue payments consistent with this resolution. 92595 Result: Adopted. Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Perdue. RESOLVED, that the Mayor is authorized to execute contractual agreements, memoranda of understanding, other documents, and amendments, as necessary, related to implementation of the GRow1000 Youth Employment Program upon approval as to form by the City Attorney for the period of June 1, 2023, through May 31, 2024. 92596 Result: Adopted. Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Perdue. RESOLVED: 1. That an Agreement is approved between the City and Reyes & Kelly Innovations, LLC for garden and fruit tree maintenance and programming at Martin Luther King Park in an amount not to exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000); and 2. That the period of performance is from June 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023; and 3. That the Mayor is authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City in a form to be approved by the City Attorney. 92597 Result: Adopted. Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Perdue. RESOLVED:  5 CITY COMMISSION MAY 23, 2023 1. That an agreement is approved between the City and Baxter Community Center to provide summer day camp services at Joe Taylor Park in an amount not to exceed Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000); and 2. That the period of performance is June 1, 2023, through August 31, 2023; and 3. That the Mayor is authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City in a form to be approved by the City Attorney. 92598 Result: Adopted. Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Perdue. WHEREAS: 1. The City’s Mobile GR and Parking Services Department has managed operations of the Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) parking facility for over a decade; and 2. In 2020, the City’s Mobile GR and Parking Services Department and the GRPM extended the agreement for three-years; and 3. The City’s Mobile GR and Parking Services Department and the GRPM are attempting to extend the agreement for an additional three-years; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) controls a parking facility to the west and adjacent to the Grand Rapids Public Museum; and 2. That the City's Mobile GR and Parking Services Department currently operates and manages the GRPM parking facility; and 3. That the GRPM desires to have the City's Mobile GR and Parking Service Department continue to operate and manage the GRPM parking facility; and 4. That the City and the GRPM have agreed to extend the agreement for an additional three-years, beginning on July 1, 2023; and 5. That the GRPM agrees to pay the City’s Mobile GR and Parking Services Department a management fee not-to-exceed $16,980; and 6. That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the GRPM Parking Operation and Maintenance agreement as to form by the City Attorney. 92599 Result: Adopted. Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Perdue. WHEREAS: 1. The Grand Rapids-Kent County Convention Arena Authority (the "CAA")  MAY 23, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 6 controls 660 parking spaces in the lower level of DeVos Place (the "Parking Spaces"); and 2. That the City's Mobile GR and Parking Services Department operates and manages a public parking system within the City; and 3. That the City and the CAA have agreed to enter into a renewal agreement setting forth the terms and conditions for operating the Parking Spaces; and 4. That the CAA desires to have the City's Mobile GR and Parking Services Department operate the Parking Spaces and the City is willing through its Mobile GR and Parking Services Department to provide such services for a three year term beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2026; RESOLVED: 1. That a 3-year Agreement from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026, between the City and the Kent County Convention Arena Authority is approved and the Mayor is authorized to execute said agreement upon approval as to form by the City Attorney; and 2. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith shall be, and the same are, rescinded. 92600 Result: Adopted. Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Perdue. WHEREAS: 1. Kent County controls a surface parking facility at 601 Ottawa Ave NW; and 2. The City’s Mobile GR and Parking Services Department has managed operations of the Kent County 601 Ottawa surface parking facility since 2020; and 3. Kent County desires to have the City's Mobile GR and Parking Service Department continue to operate and manage the 601 Ottawa surface parking facility; and 4. The City’s Mobile GR Department and Kent County are attempting to extend the agreement for a new three-year term with modifications made to the terms of use of the parking; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the City and Kent County have agreed to modify and renew the agreement for an additional three-years, beginning on July 1, 2023; and 2. That the 601 Ottawa surface parking facility be utilized for monthly parking at a rate of $58.00 per month; and  7 CITY COMMISSION MAY 23, 2023 3. That Kent County agrees to pay the City’s Mobile GR and Parking Services Department a management fee not-to-exceed $3,000; and 4. That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Kent County Parking Operation and Maintenance agreement upon approval as to form by the City Attorney. 92601 Result: Adopted. Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Perdue. WHEREAS: 1. A Vital Streets project along Division Avenue between Fulton Street and Michigan Street is currently in Design with anticipated construction to occur in calendar year 2025. Due to limited funding when the projection scope was created, the intersections of Division with Lyon and Monroe Center were not included in the Vital Streets Capital Plan; and 2. The modernization of these two intersections would provide safety benefits at all signalized intersections within the project limits and leave a complete and consistent set of improvements within the limits; and 3. It is necessary to supplement the project budget for Division Street Signal Modernization by transferring previously approved budget amounts of $680,000 from Streets – Capital Projects Fund Project account; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the aforesaid Budget Substitution in the amount of $680,000 for Division Street Signal Modernization be approved and the Budget Office is authorized to execute the transfer on behalf of the City. 92602 Result: Adopted. Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Perdue. WHEREAS: 1. The City’s Engineering Department in conjunction with the Mobile GR Department has procured for services for the following project: Wedge Lot Redesign; and 2. It is necessary to fund the project budget by transferring a previously approved budget amount of $380,196.62 from the Parking Expansion capital project accounts; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the aforesaid Budget Substitution in the amount of $380,196.62 for the Wedge Lot Redesign be approved and the Budget Office is authorized to execute the transfer on behalf of the City.  MAY 23, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 8 92603 Result: Adopted. Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Perdue. 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. Catlin Enterprises One-year term contract with two, one-year renewal options for interior and exterior pest control services for Citywide Departments from Catlin Enterprises for an annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $22,000.00; the estimated three-year total amount is $66,000.00. 2. Vigh Landscape Shawn Sremba One-time contract increase of $40,600.00 to the Vigh Landscape Management contract, and $7,700.00 to the Shawn Sremba (dba Natural Landscapes LLC) contract, due to the unanticipated amount of snow that the City of Grand Rapids experienced this past winter. 3. Global Solutions Group, Inc. One-year term contract with two, one-year renewal options for CISO as a Service (CISOaaS) and network penetration and vulnerability testing services for the Technology and Change Management Department (I.T.) from Global Solutions Group, Inc. for the annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $50,000.00; the estimated three-year total amount is $150,000.00. 4. MGT of America, LLC One-year term contract with two, one-year renewal options for employee classification and compensation study consulting services for the Human Resources Department from MGT of America, LLC (dba MGT of America Consulting, LLC) for a “not-to-exceed” amount of $115,000.00; the estimated three-year total amount is $345,000.00. 5. All Lift Systems LLC American Hoist Air & Lube Equipment One-year term contracts with two, one-year renewal options for inspections and “as needed” repair services for cranes and hoists for the Water/Administration, Water/Coldbrook, Water/Lake Michigan Filtration Plant, Fleet Management Department and Environmental Services Department from All-Lift Systems LLC (dba Star Crane and Hoist) for an annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $50,000.00 (estimated three-year total amount of $150,000.00); and for the Fleet Management Department from American Hoist Air and Lube equipment for an annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $25,000.00 (estimated three-year total amount of $75,000.00).  9 CITY COMMISSION MAY 23, 2023 6. US Security Associates Temporary mobile patrol security services at various parks and facilities locations, as well as for security guard services at municipal pools, during the summer season and ending in the early fall, from US Security Associates for a total not-to-exceed amount of $172,500.00. 7. Fifth Asset, Inc. One-year term contract with two, one-year renewal options for continued use of a debt, lease and technology management software solution for the Comptrollers Department from Fifth Asset, Inc. (dba DebtBook) for the annual not-to-exceed amounts as follows: Year 1 06.21.2023 – 06.20.2024 $16,500 Year 2 06.21.2024 – 06.20.2025 $18,150 Year 3 06.21.2025 – 06.20.2026 $20,000 The estimated three-year total amount is $54,650.00. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to proceed with awards to the following vendors: 8. ABB, Inc. Furnish and install, Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) ABB Multilin power meters and protection relays for the Water Resource and Recovery Facility (WRRF) from ABB, Inc. for the total amount of $68,621.00. 9. Hillard Electric Furnish and install, two 2500KVA pad-mount transformers for the Water Department from Hillard Electric for the not-to-exceed amount of $499,842.00; the not-to-exceed amount is inclusive of a 20% contingent amount of $83,307.00 for any additional unforeseen circumstances or additional services that may arise performing services. D. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 92604 Result: Adopted. Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Perdue. RESOLVED that the request to grant FFP Effects, Inc. to change the date of a Fireworks Discharge Permit to be used in conjunction with Morgan Wallen concert event at the Van Andel Arena from April 27, 2023, to June 27, 2023, is approved, pending an inspection by the Fire Department. 92605 Result: Adopted. Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Perdue. RESOLVED that the request to grant Image SFX a Fireworks Discharge Permit to be used in conjunction with the Nickelback concert at the Van Andel Arena on June 16, 2023, is approved, pending an inspection by the  MAY 23, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 10 Fire Department. 92606 Result: Adopted. Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Perdue. WHEREAS: 1. The Reeds Barlow Drain (“Drain”) is an established county drain pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Michigan Drain Code, MCL 280.1 et seq., under the jurisdiction of the Reeds Barlow Drain Drainage Board (“Drainage Board”), located wholly within the boundaries of the City of Grand Rapids (“City”) and with no outstanding indebtedness or contract liability; 2. The City wishes to obtain jurisdiction and control of the Drain; and 3. The City recognizes that pursuant to Section 478 of the Drain Code, MCL 280.478, the City will assume the maintenance, jurisdiction, control, and operation of the Drain and all costs attendant thereto. RESOLVED: That, pursuant to Section 478 of the Drain Code, MCL 280.478, the City hereby authorizes the assumption of jurisdiction and control of the Drain from the Drainage Board to the City, and that the City Mayor and City Clerk, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, are authorized to sign all documents necessary to effectuate the relinquishment of jurisdiction of the Drain to the City. 92607 Result: Adopted. Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Perdue. WHEREAS, art contributes to ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of life in our city through public art and placemaking initiatives; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That an agreement between the City of Grand Rapids and the Michigan Department of Transportation to install a mural on MDOT infrastructure underneath and immediately adjacent to the underpass of I-196 at Division Avenue be hereby approved; and 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute the agreement upon approval by the City Attorney as to form. 92608 Result: Adopted. Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Perdue. WHEREAS the City Commission, after due and legal notice to all interested parties, has duly met as a Board of Review for the purpose of reviewing Special Assessment Nuisance Roll Number 8776 prepared by the City Assessor; and  11 CITY COMMISSION MAY 23, 2023 WHEREAS Special Assessment Nuisance Roll Number 8776 has been open to review before the City Assessor for the length of time required by Chapter 10 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Grand Rapids, the Charter of the City of Grand Rapids, and the laws of the State WHEREAS the City Commission, acting as such Board of Review, has given opportunity to all persons interested in and affected by said Special Assessment Nuisance Roll Number 8776 to appear before said Board of Review, has carefully considered all objections and appeals made thereto; and WHEREAS the City Commission is of the opinion that Special Assessment Nuisance Roll Number 8776, is in all respects fair, just, and equitable. RESOLVED: 1. That the City Assessor be authorized and instructed to make deletions from said Special Assessment Nuisance Roll Number 8776 in accordance with the report from the Community Development Committee; and 2. The City Commission, sitting as a Board of Review, is satisfied with Special Assessment Nuisance Roll Number 8776, is of the opinion that said Special Assessment Nuisance Roll Number 8776 results in the assessments being levied in accordance with the benefits to be derived by such public improvements, and has caused and does hereby cause such determination to be entered upon its minutes; and 3. Special Assessment Nuisance Roll Number 8776 as prepared by the City Assessor and as reviewed, corrected, and changed by the City Commission, acting as a Board of Review, is hereby ratified and confirmed; and 4. Special Assessment Nuisance Roll Number 8776, with a certified copy of this resolution attached to it, shall be delivered by the City Clerk to the City Treasurer, with the warrant signed by the Mayor, commanding the City Treasurer to collect all special assessments and fees, interest, and penalties thereon in a manner required by Chapter 10 of the City Ordinance Code; and 5. Said Special Assessment Nuisance Roll Number 8776 shall be billed on July 1, 2023, with the 2023 summer real property tax bills. The bills shall be due on July 31, 2023. In the event that any assessment shall not be paid by the due date, the assessment shall remain a lien upon said property and penalties shall thereafter be charged and added to said past due assessment as prescribed by state law. The entire assessment may be paid on or before July 31, 2023, without penalty. 92609 Result: Adopted. Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Perdue.  MAY 23, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 12 WHEREAS: 1. Ronald McDonald House Charities West Michigan provides temporary accommodations, along with food, transportation, and other amenities, to families with children receiving care at Grand Rapids-area hospitals; and 2. The existing facility was established by Planned Unit Development in 1988, with subsequent amendments; and 3. In 2007, the property was rezoned to NOS as recommended by the 2002 Master Plan Future Land Use Map, resulting in the use becoming non- conforming; and 4. Ronald McDonald House now wishes to provide additional lodging capacity and other amenities to the facility; and 5. Rezoning to a new SD-PRD (Special District-Planned Redevelopment District) is proposed to facilitate the expansion; and 6. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 27, 2023 at which time all interested persons had an opportunity to be heard. RESOLVED: 1. That the attached ordinance amending Map 23 of Chapter 61 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids shall be considered for adoption by the City Commission at its meeting of June 6, 2023; and 2. In accordance with Title V, Section 10(b) [Compiler’s Paragraph 60(b)] of the Charter of the City of Grand Rapids, that the attached Summary of the Ordinance be published in the official City Commission Proceedings and in a newspaper of general circulation in the City, in lieu of publishing the full text of the Ordinance. SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE 2023 – __ AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND MAP 23 OF CHAPTER 61 OF TITLE V OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS ENTITLED ZONING ORDINANCE The City of Grand Rapids is considering a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Map 23 of Chapter 61 of Title V of the City Code of Grand Rapids. The amendment would rezone 1323 (aka 1301) Cedar Street NE to SD-PRD (Special Districts–Planned Redevelopment District) to facilitate the expansion of Ronald McDonald House Charities West Michigan. The proposed Zoning Ordinance map amendment is available at the City’s website at https://tinyurl.com/RMHPRD or in person at the Planning Department, 3rd Floor, 1120 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, during business hours until 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. The Planning Department may be contacted at (616)456-4100 or planning@grcity.us.  13 CITY COMMISSION MAY 23, 2023 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND MAP 23 OF CHAPTER 61 OF TITLE V OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS, THE ZONING ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 2023 - ____ THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS DO ORDAIN: Section 1. That Map 23 of Chapter 61 of Title V of the City Code of Grand Rapids be amended to rezone 1323 (aka 1301) Cedar Street NE to SD- PRD (Special Districts–Planned Redevelopment District) to facilitate the expansion of Ronald McDonald House Charities West Michigan The property can be described as follows: 41-14-20-201-036 THAT PART OF NW 1/4 NE 1/4 LYING S OF A LINE EXT FROM A PT ON N&S 1/4 LINE WHICH IS 864.61 FT S FROM N 1/4 COR TO A PT ON E 1/8 LINE WHICH IS 867.70 FT S FROM N SEC LINE EX W 843.0 FT * SEC 20 T7N R11W 4.84 A. 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. Standard Condition Set A. Approvals: i. 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. ii. That the use shall operate according to the application and per testimony as recorded in the Planning Commission minutes. iii. 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. iv. That the proposed use will comply with all other applicable City ordinances and policies and all State laws. 2. That the approval extends to all existing operations on the site. 3. That the existing structure proposed to house additional guest suites may be used for an unlimited number of guest suites to the extent that the parking demand is satisfied, and the building footprint and massing remains as proposed. 4. That signs erected in this PRD shall be governed by the rules and requirements of the NOS Zone District. 5. That the proposed use will comply with all other applicable City ordinances and policies and all State laws.  MAY 23, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 14 6. That this approval shall take effect as required by City Commission approval in accordance with Section 5.12.12.G. of the Zoning Ordinance. 92610 Result: Adopted. Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Perdue. WHEREAS: 1. The City of Grand Rapids (“City”) and the State Land Bank Authority (SLBA) entered into that certain Land Banking Agreement (the “Agreement”) approved by the City Commission on October 8, 2019 (Proceeding 89277) and dated as of December 19, 2019; and 2. Pursuant to the Agreement, the City and SLBA work cooperatively to manage, maintain and dispose of real property located in the City; and 3. On June 21, 2022 via proceeding 91815, the City Commission approved City Commission Policy 900-63 (the “Policy”) which, among other things, sets forth the timelines, objectives, processes, and procedures for preparing property for sale, considering proposals for purchase, and facilitating disposition of property owned by the SLBA pursuant to the Agreement; and 4. Applications have been submitted for the properties listed below and have been reviewed according to the Policy; and 5. Staff review has determined that the applications are consistent with the requirements of the Policy and the applicant listed below is eligible and qualified to obtain an option to purchase the properties for which they have applied; therefore, RESOLVED: 1. That City authorizes the SLBA to enter into option agreements with Habitat for Humanity of Kent County, a Michigan Nonprofit Corporation (the “Applicant”), for the specific properties listed below, which are subject to the Agreement, providing the prospective purchaser with a 12-month option period in which to finalize and evidence their ability to undertake the projects defined in its applications: Property Address: 935 Kalamazoo Avenue SE Parcel Number: 41-14-32-308-026 Purchase Price: $5,000; Property Address: 957 Kalamazoo Avenue SE Parcel Number: 41-14-32-308-031 Purchase Price: $5,000; Property Address: 943 Dunham Street SE Parcel Number: 41-14-32-176-018 Purchase Price: $5,000;  15 CITY COMMISSION MAY 23, 2023 Property Address: 1015 Thomas Street SE Parcel Number: 41-14-32-178-029 Purchase Price: $5,000; and 2. That upon submission of evidence satisfactory to the City that the Applicant is prepared to undertake the projects described in its applications and exercise of the option agreements, the SLBA is authorized to convey the properties to the Applicant; and 3. That proceeds of sale(s), less fees required to be paid to the SLBA, will be deposited in the Property Management Fund. 92611 Result: Adopted. Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Perdue. WHEREAS: 1. It is necessary to enter into an agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation in connection with the Project and to authorize expenditures in connection with the following project: Improvements in Turner Avenue from Fourth Street to Ann Street (MDOT Contract No. 23-5163) (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”): therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the City enter into an agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation for the Project and that, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the same on behalf of the City. 2. That expenditures for the local share of costs for the Project be authorized in an amount not to exceed $1,552,430, which includes the costs of the construction contract, previously authorized design phase services by Progressive AE, Inc. (Progressive), construction phase services including inspection by Progressive, traffic safety and street lighting force account work/public information program, administration, and contingencies. Said amount of $1,552,430 to be charged to the applicable Vital Streets codes and to the applicable Parking System 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. 92612 Result: Adopted. Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Perdue.  MAY 23, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 16 WHEREAS: 1. The City Commission previously approved the Brownfield Plan (the "Plan") of the City of Grand Rapids Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (the "Authority") December 22, 1998, pursuant to the Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act, Act 381 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1996, as amended, MCL 125.2651 et seq; and 2. The Authority has pursuant to Act 381 approved and recommended an amendment of the Plan for the Next Step Redevelopment Project (the "Project") identified therein (the "Amendment"); and 3. Before considering approval of the Amendment the City Commission must hold a public hearing in accordance with Act 381; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That a public hearing be held to consider the Amendment to the Plan of the Authority; and 2. That the public hearing be held on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., at Gerald R. Ford Academic Center, 851 Madison Ave. SE, in the City; and 3. That the City Clerk give or cause to be given public notice of the hearing in accordance with Act 381; and 4. That, in accordance with the provisions of Act 381, the City Clerk give or cause to be given notice of the public hearing to each of the taxing jurisdictions that levy taxes on property included in the Project subject to capture under Act 381; and 5. That a copy of the Amendment be held in the Economic Development Office of the City located on the 9th Floor of City Hall, 300 Monroe Avenue, N.W., in the City for public examination and inspection; and 6. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith shall be and the same are hereby rescinded. 92613 Result: Adopted. Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Perdue. WHEREAS, It is necessary to accept a Sidewalk and Utility Easement and to authorize a payment in connection with the Reconstruction of Eastern Avenue from Burton Street to Ardmore Street; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That a Sidewalk and Utility Easement is hereby accepted from the following property owner for the described property for the compensation amount noted: Said Ali Kawsan ($7,256.00) 820 West G Street, Apt. 304 San Diego, California 92101 757 Burton St. SE, Parcel No. 41-18-06-482-037; and  17 CITY COMMISSION MAY 23, 2023 2. That a negotiated settlement payment in the amount of $7,744.00 is hereby authorized to the above property owner in connection with the aforesaid Sidewalk and Utility Easement; and 3. 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 and negotiated settlement; and 4. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to record the aforesaid Sidewalk and Utility Easement with the Kent County Register of Deeds. 92614 Result: Adopted. Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Perdue. WHEREAS: 1. On December 20, 2022, a Request for Qualifications was issued for Professional and Technical Engineering Services for Various Projects for which Dixon Engineering, Inc. submitted a Statement of Qualifications; and 2. Dixon Engineering, Inc. is the sole responsive firm with expertise and ability to perform work related to the evaluation, maintenance, and coatings for the City’s water and wastewater assets; and RESOLVED: 1. That an agreement for Professional Engineering and Inspection Services with Dixon Engineering, Inc. is hereby approved and that, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor be authorized to execute the aforesaid agreement on behalf of the City. 2. That expenditures for the aforesaid services are hereby authorized in an amount not-to-exceed $250,000 and will be charged to the appropriate project budgets for which these services are required. 3. That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make payment, in amounts and to said payee, as the City Engineer or his designee requests in connection with these services. E. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 92615 Result: Adopted. Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Perdue. RESOLVED: 1. That funds be awarded to the following organizations in an amount not to exceed the following funding levels: Amplify GR Boston Square Together II F2 $ 540,000  MAY 23, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 18 Commonwealth Development Corporation of America Lexington School Apartments 1,500,000 Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids Nonprofit Housing Corporation 2080 Union Site Condominiums 600,000 Genesis Nonprofit Housing Corporation Leonard Apartments 1,200,000 LINC Up Nonprofit Housing Corporation Avenue II Apartments 394,418 New Development Corporation Single Family Homeownership Construction/Rehab 240,000 61st District Court Eviction Diversion Initiative 220,663 AYA Youth Collective Supportive Housing Services for Youth 270,000 Total Funding $4,985,081; ;and 2. 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, promissory notes and other documents related to the above-noted projects, all in a form approved by the City Attorney. 92616 Result: Adopted. Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Perdue. 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  19 CITY COMMISSION MAY 23, 2023 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 Social District Permit applications from the following licensees are recommended by the City Commission for consideration and approval by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission: a) Nagoya Japanese Restaurant LLC; 16 Monroe Center St NE Suite 100 b) Vietbrothers Restaurant L.L.C. dba Monsoon Vietnamese Cuisine; 55 Monroe Center St NW c) Yum Story LLC; 56-58 Monroe Center St NW (Soho Sushi); and 2. That the City Clerk is authorized and directed to provide the applicants with a certification of this action in the form specified by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. 92617 Result: Adopted. Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Perdue. WHEREAS: 1. It is necessary for the City Treasurer to begin preparation of the tax bills for the 2024 fiscal year in order to have said bills ready for mailing on July 1, 2023; and 2. It is necessary to ascertain the amount of property tax to be levied by the City to prepare said bills; and 3. The City Commission held a public hearing on May 16, 2023, to receive testimony concerning the proposed millage tax rate for 2023 City operating taxes; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the City Commission intends to levy the following property taxes sufficient with other resources to pay the expenses of the City government for the 2024 fiscal year; and 2. That there be levied an ad valorem tax for City general operating purposes of 5.6861 mills on the taxable value of property located in the City of Grand Rapids and also as the basis for levying specific taxes; and 3. That there be levied an ad valorem tax of 0.3498 mills for general operating support of the City library system on the taxable value of property located in the City of Grand Rapids, and also the basis for levying the specific taxes; and  MAY 23, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 20 4. That there be levied an ad valorem tax of 0.0074 mills for advertising, exploiting, and making known the industrial, commercial, educational, or recreation advantages of the City, and to establish recreational and educational projects for the purpose of encouraging immigration to, and increasing trade, business, and industries of the City, pursuant to Act 359, PA of Michigan of 1925, as amended, in the amount not to exceed $50,000, on the taxable value of property located in the City of Grand Rapids, and also as the basis for levying specific taxes; and 5. That there be levied an ad valorem tax of 1.8000 mills to support refuse abatement in the City of Grand Rapids, pursuant to Act No. 298 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1917, as amended, on the taxable value of property located in the City of Grand Rapids, and also as the basis for levying specific taxes; and 6. That there be levied an ad valorem tax of 1.1892 mills to support Parks in the City of Grand Rapids, on the taxable value of property located in the City of Grand Rapids, and also as the basis for levying specific taxes; and 7. That the total levy for ad valorem taxes and as the basis for specific taxes for all of the above purposes shall not exceed 9.0325 mills on the taxable value of property for the 2024 fiscal year. 92618 Result: Adopted. Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Perdue. WHEREAS: 1. City Commission Policy 700-10 (“Policy 700-10”) established a policy requiring the full cost recovery for services provided in exchange for user fees; and 2. Policy 700-10 requires the City Fiscal Services Department to maintain a complete listing of City user fees to include the following information: fee name, accounting code, service description, fee authorization source, entity responsible for approving the fee, calculation method, share of costs recovered, unit of measure, and estimated upcoming year revenue resulting from charging the fee; and 3. As required by Policy 700-10, a public hearing to receive comments regarding the proposed fees contained within the “FY2024” columns on the attached “FY2024 Final Fee Inventory,” prepared in compliance with City Commission Policy 700-10, for user fees to be effective beginning July 1, 2023, was held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers, 9th Floor, City Hall, 300 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the proposed fees contained within the “FY2024” columns in the  21 CITY COMMISSION MAY 23, 2023 “FY2024 Final Fee Inventory” be approved, to be effective July 1, 2023; and 2. That printed copies of the full text of the “FY2024 Final Fee Inventory” are available for inspection and distribution to the public at the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCES 92619 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. Yeas: Bliss, O’Connor, Ysasi, Moody, Perdue, Robbins, Knight ORDINANCE NO. 2023 - 14 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 (1,410,000.00) General Admin Subsidies 1,410,000.00 Total Amended Appropriations 175,806,864.30 Other Grants Fund Previously Approved Resources 17,063,265.35 Other 3,945,106.00 From (To) Fund Balance - Total Amended Resources 21,008,371.35 Previously Approved Appropriations 17,063,265.35 Requested Changes 3,945,106.00 Total Amended Appropriations 21,008,371.35 Motor Equipment - Capital Fund Previously Approved Resources 11,596,438.90 Other - From (To) Retained Earnings 1,298,657.00 Total Amended Resources 12,895,095.90 Previously Approved Appropriations 11,596,438.90  MAY 23, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 22 Requested Changes 1,298,657.00 Total Amended Appropriations 12,895,095.90 Lead Hazard Control/Reduction Fund Previously Approved Resources 3,805,299.01 Other 100,000.00 From (To) Fund Balance - Total Amended Resources 3,905,299.01 Previously Approved Appropriations 3,805,299.01 Requested Changes 100,000.00 Total Amended Appropriations 3,905,299.01 Motor Equipment-Operating Fund Previously Approved Resources 8,221,889.69 Other - From (To) Retained Earnings 1,200,000.00 Total Amended Resources 9,421,889.69 Previously Approved Appropriations 8,221,889.69 Requested Changes 1,200,000.00 Total Amended Appropriations 9,421,889.69 Parks Millage Fund Previously Approved Resources 8,528,806.35 Other 480,000.00 From (To) Fund Balance 475,000.00 Total Amended Resources 9,483,806.35 Previously Approved Appropriations 8,528,806.35 Requested Changes 955,000.00 Total Amended Appropriations 9,483,806.35 Golf Course Fund Previously Approved Resources 971,513.62 Other 332,000.00 From (To) Retained Earnings - Total Amended Resources 1,303,513.62 Previously Approved Appropriations 971,513.62 Requested Changes 332,000.00 Total Amended Appropriations 1,303,513.62 Water Operations Fund Previously Approved Resources 53,874,423.01 Other - From (To) Retained Earnings 500,000.00  23 CITY COMMISSION MAY 23, 2023 Total Amended Resources 54,374,423.01 Previously Approved Appropriations 53,874,423.01 Requested Changes 500,000.00 Total Amended Appropriations 54,374,423.01 Water Improvement Fund Previously Approved Resources 52,432,094.21 Other 3,214,603.00 From (To) Retained Earnings - Total Amended Resources 55,646,697.21 Previously Approved Appropriations 52,432,094.21 Requested Changes 3,214,603.00 Total Amended Appropriations 55,646,697.21 Vital Streets Capital - Non-Bond Fund Previously Approved Resources 21,541,586.10 Other 105,450.00 From (To) Fund Balance - Total Amended Resources 21,647,036.10 Previously Approved Appropriations 21,541,586.10 Requested Changes 105,450.00 Total Amended Appropriations 21,647,036.10 Parking Capital Projects Fund Previously Approved Resources 18,245,136.29 Other 450,000.00 From (To) Retained Earnings - Total Amended Resources 18,695,136.29 Previously Approved Appropriations 18,245,136.29 Requested Changes 450,000.00 Total Amended Appropriations 18,695,136.29 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. Yeas: Bliss, O’Connor, Ysasi, Moody, Perdue, Robbins, Knight Motion to give ordinance immediate effect. 92620 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. Yeas: Bliss, O’Connor, Ysasi, Moody, Perdue, Robbins, Knight ORDINANCE NO. 2023 - 15 AN ORDINANCE to provide a budget, and property, City income, and  MAY 23, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 24 other taxes sufficient with other resources to pay the expenses of the City government for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and the Contingent Fund requirements pursuant to Section 18 of Title V of the Charter of the City of Grand Rapids, as amended, City promotional and advertising tax requirements pursuant to Act 359, Public Acts of Michigan of 1925, as amended, the maintenance of Sinking Funds and payment of principal, interest, and paying agent fees on municipal indebtedness, in accordance with Section 18 of Title V of the Charter of the City of Grand Rapids, as amended, and refuse collection pursuant to Act 298 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1917, as amended. THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS DO ORDAIN: Section 1.That the following constitutes the budget of the City of Grand Rapids for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, and there is hereby appropriated, as reflected on the appropriations ledger, for the several offices, departments, projects of the City herein mentioned the sums set opposite the name of such offices, departments, projects and purposes. Section 2.That there be levied a property tax millage of 9.0325 mills on all property subject to taxation by the municipal government of the City of Grand Rapids and a City Income Tax, sufficient with other resources to pay the expenses of the City government for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, the contingent appropriation requirements, City promotional and advertising tax requirements pursuant to Act 359, Public Acts of Michigan 1925, as amended, the payment of principal, interest, and paying agent fees on municipal indebtedness, refuse collection pursuant to Act 298 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1917, as amended, in the estimated sum of $644,036,119 which is determined to be the total of the tax levies together with other resources required for said purposes. Section 3. Pursuant to the provisions of Title V of the Charter, authority is given for the transfer of operation and maintenance items appropriated to the same departments as follows: The City Comptroller and Deputy Comptroller are hereby authorized to transfer money from one account to another account in the same department appropriation upon request by a department or division head, and approval by the Chief Financial Officer, provided that no transfer shall be made from one item stated in Section 1 of this ordinance to another item, without express authority of the City Commission. Section 4. Appropriations and contracts made for the available balances and outstanding encumbrances at fiscal year-end for grants are continued in full force and effect and shall carry over to successive fiscal years until the grants are completed or otherwise terminated. Appropriations and contracts made for the available balances and outstanding encumbrances at fiscal year-end for capital projects are continued in full force and effect and shall carry over to successive fiscal years until the projects are completed or otherwise terminated.  25 CITY COMMISSION MAY 23, 2023 Contracts made for the outstanding purchase orders and contractual encumbrances at fiscal year-end in the operating funds are continued in full force and effect and shall carry over to successive fiscal years until the contracts are completed or otherwise terminated. Section 5. The City Comptroller and Deputy City Comptroller are authorized to approve all cash warrants which are consistent with the appropriations set forth in the general Annual City Budget Ordinance as may be amended from time to time. The Comptroller’s Report shall be provided to the City Commission, providing information regarding all warrants approved since the date of the last report and supporting documentation. Section 6 The City Comptroller and Deputy City Comptroller are authorized and directed to implement all budgeted operating transfers. Section 7. The Chief Financial Officer is authorized to execute budget transfers at the fund group level without City Commission approval. Section 8. The Chief Financial Officer is authorized to transfer between capital projects without City Commission approval for the Vital Streets Fund only as these transfers are administrative in nature. GENERAL OPERATING FUND Resources Income Tax $ 100,330,055 Property Tax 16,670,103 Federal Grants 7,949,637 State Shared Revenue 26,803,371 Other 27,301,799 From (To) Fund Balance (377,443) Total General Operating Fund Resources 178,677,522 Appropriations Clerks Office 2,715,071 Executive Office 4,911,961 Community Services 5,014,743 Design, Development and Community Engagement 2,298,809 Public Services 7,499,806 Economic Development 508,531 Administrative Services 5,474,116 Police 62,729,529 Dispatch 6,521,915 Oversight & Public Accountability 1,761,106 Fire 40,288,938 Attorney's Office 3,442,320  MAY 23, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 26 Fiscal Support Contingent Account 1,500,000 Other 32,901,108 Treasury 2,586,842 Comptroller's Office 3,022,727 Long Term Debt (Appropriation Lapse) (4,500,000) Total General Operating Fund Appropriations 178,677,522 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS Building Inspections Fund Resources Other 5,370,024 From (To) Fund Balance 209,104 Appropriations 5,579,128 Community Development Program Fund Resources Other 4,911,201 From (To) Fund Balance - Appropriations 4,911,201 Community Relations Commission (CRC)-Rosa Activities Resources Other 6,048 From (To) Fund Balance (1,048) Appropriations 5,000 Drug Law Enforcement Resources Other 286,177 From (To) Fund Balance (36,932) Appropriations 249,245 Economic Development Corporation Fund Resources Other 110,537 From (To) Fund Balance 9,664 Appropriations 120,201 27 CITY COMMISSION MAY 23, 2023 Federal Forfeitures-Department of Justice Resources Other 72,874 From (To) Fund Balance (2,874) Appropriations 70,000 Federal Forfeitures-Treasury Department Resources Other 11,075 From (To) Fund Balance (11,075) Appropriations - Historical Commission Fund Resources Other 5,641 From (To) Fund Balance (241) Appropriations 5,400 HOME Investment Partnership Investment Fund Resources Other 1,756,278 From (To) Fund Balance - Appropriations 1,756,278 Local Streets Fund Resources Other 10,495,282 From (To) Fund Balance 242,013 Appropriations 10,737,295 Major Streets Fund Resources Other 25,997,466 From (To) Fund Balance 873,923 Appropriations 26,871,389 Metropolitan Enforcement Team - Department of Justice Resources Other - MAY 23, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 28 From (To) Fund Balance 18,890 Appropriations 18,890 Michigan Justice Training Resources Other 59,494 From (To) Fund Balance (4,494) Appropriations 55,000 Opioid Settlement Fund Resources Other - From (To) Fund Balance 58,332 Appropriations 58,332 Other Grants Fund Resources Other 162,585 From (To) Fund Balance - Appropriations 162,585 Parks Fund Resources Other 10,693,847 From (To) Fund Balance (528,288) Appropriations 10,165,559 Parks Millage Fund Resources Other 6,732,691 From (To) Fund Balance (563,367) Appropriations 6,169,324 Property Management Fund Resources Other 315,925 From (To) Fund Balance 9,768 Appropriations 325,693 Public Library 29 CITY COMMISSION MAY 23, 2023 Resources Property Taxes 12,591,514 Other 997,254 From (To) Fund Balance 1,089,022 Appropriations 14,677,790 Receivership Fund Resources Other 3,377 From (To) Fund Balance (3,377) Appropriations - Refuse Collection & Disposal Fund Resources Property Tax - General 10,130,966 Other 9,168,140 From (To) Fund Balance (1,044,853) Appropriations 18,254,253 Sidewalk Repair Fund Resources Income Taxes 2,585,620 Other 77,023 From (To) Fund Balance 391,992 Appropriations 3,054,635 Vehicle Storage Facility Fund Resources Other 1,089,075 From (To) Fund Balance (77,538) Appropriations 1,011,537 Vital Streets Operating Fund Resources Income Taxes 13,576,627 Other 313,225 From (To) Fund Balance (166,808) Appropriations 13,723,044  MAY 23, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 30 ENTERPRISE FUNDS Auto Parking System Fund Resources Other 28,454,167 From (To) Fund Balance 742,256 Appropriations Operations & Maintenance 22,784,423 Capital Improvement 6,412,000 Belknap Ice Arena Fund Resources Other 262,294 From (To) Fund Balance (23,794) Appropriations 238,500 Cemetery Operating Fund Resources Other 1,940,540 From (To) Fund Balance (182,157) Appropriations 1,758,383 Golf Course Fund Resources Other 1,232,182 From (To) Fund Balance (147,678) Appropriations 1,084,504 Sewage Disposal System Fund Resources Other 88,384,821 From (To) Fund Balance (19,664,604) Appropriations Operations & Maintenance 53,825,217 Capital Improvement 14,895,000 Water Supply System Fund Resources Other 91,504,712  31 CITY COMMISSION MAY 23, 2023 From (To) Fund Balance (368,327) Appropriations Operations & Maintenance 58,174,385 Capital Improvement 32,962,000 INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS Customer Service Fund Resources Other 1,772,535 From (To) Fund Balance (20,332) Appropriations 1,752,203 Engineering Services Fund Resources Other 9,872,890 From (To) Fund Balance (2,847,369) Appropriations 7,025,521 Facilities Management Fund Resources Other 8,025,107 From (To) Fund Balance (217,646) Appropriations Operations & Maintenance 6,222,903 Capital Improvement 1,584,558 Information Technology Fund Resources Other 7,359,084 From (To) Fund Balance 30,488 Appropriations Operations & Maintenance 6,960,781 Capital Improvement 428,791 Insurance Fund - Risk Management Resources Other 4,954,751 From (To) Fund Balance 911,261 Appropriations 5,866,012  MAY 23, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 32 Insurance Fund - Health Resources Other 29,978,158 From (To) Fund Balance 2,575,793 Appropriations 32,553,951 Motor Equipment System Fund Resources Other 17,888,657 From (To) Fund Balance 2,915,676 Appropriations Operations & Maintenance 9,674,198 Capital Improvement 11,130,135 Financial Management System Fund Resources Other - From (To) Fund Balance 472,581 Appropriations 472,581 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS Capital Improvement Fund Resources Other 16,277,538 From (To) Fund Balance - Appropriations 16,277,538 Capital Reserve Fund Resources Property Taxes 7,014,636 Income Taxes 4,727,575 Other 4,041,685 From (To) Fund Balance 2,185,749 Appropriations 17,969,645 Streets Capital Fund Resources Other 1,210,878  33 CITY COMMISSION MAY 23, 2023 From (To) Fund Balance - Appropriations 1,210,878 Vital Streets Capital Fund Resources Other 11,838,294 From (To) Fund Balance - Appropriations 11,838,294 PERMANENT FUNDS Cemetery Perpetual Care Resources Other 282,365 From (To) Fund Balance (138,365) Appropriations 144,000 COMPONENT UNIT 61st District Court Fund Resources Other 13,273,187 From (To) Fund Balance 46,933 Appropriations 13,320,120 FIDUCIARY General Retiree Health Care Fund Resources Other 3,717,178 From (To) Fund Balance 607,967 Appropriations 4,325,145 Library Retiree Health Care Fund Resources Other 114,250 From (To) Fund Balance - Appropriations 114,250  MAY 23, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 34 Police Officer Retiree Health Care Fund Resources Other 3,072,562 From (To) Fund Balance 678,885 Appropriations 3,751,447 Firefighter Retiree Health Care Fund Resources Other 2,108,799 From (To) Fund Balance 510,656 Appropriations 2,619,455 92621 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. Yeas: Bliss, O’Connor, Ysasi, Moody, Perdue, Robbins, Knight AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10.58 OF ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 181, TITLE X OF THE GRAND RAPIDS CITY CODE ORDINANCE NO. 2023 - 16 THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS DO ORDAIN: Section 1. That Section 10.58 of Article 4, Chapter 181 of Title X of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids be amended to read as follows: “Section 10.58 – Operation of Meters Whenever a vehicle is parked in the space adjacent to a parking meter, the operator of the vehicle shall immediately deposit or cause to be deposited a coin of the United States in the parking meter of a denomination specified on the parking meter, and if such meter is of the so-called “manual” type, the person depositing the coin or coins shall also place the meter in operation by turning or pressing the lever, handle, crank, or other device provided on the meter. Then, the parking space may be lawfully occupied by the vehicle during the period of parking time indicated on the meter. If the operator fails to cause a coin or coins to be deposited, or if the vehicle is or remains parked there beyond the time limit indicated for the parking space on the meter adjacent to the vehicle, the vehicle shall be considered as being parked at an expired meter. For purposes of this Section, there shall be two (2) meter districts and the fine or penalty for an expired meter within each of these districts shall be separately established by the City Commission. The zones are: (1) Central City District which shall be bounded by the Downtown Development Authority boundary, also known as the Downtown District  35 CITY COMMISSION MAY 23, 2023 or Downtown Development Area No. 1, as described in Section 1.905 of Chapter 21 of the City Code. The Central City District shall include both sides of the boundary streets and avenues as well as the entire area within the boundary streets and avenues described therein. (2) Non-Central City District which is the remainder of the City outside the Central City District.” 92622 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. Yeas: Bliss, O’Connor, Ysasi, Moody, Perdue, Robbins, Knight SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE 2023 - 17 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND MAP 18 OF CHAPTER 61 OF TITLE V OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS ENTITLED ZONING ORDINANCE The City of Grand Rapids is considering a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Map 18 of Chapter 61 of Title V of the City Code of Grand Rapids. The amendment would amend a previously adopted SD-PRD (Special Districts- Planned Redevelopment District) at 526 Maynard Avenue NW to incorporate a commercial childcare center into the proposed multiple-family residential development. The proposed Zoning Ordinance map amendment is available at the City’s website at https://tinyurl.com/526Maynard or in person at the Planning Department, 3rd Floor, 1120 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, during business hours until 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. The Planning Department may be contacted at (616) 456-4100 or planning@grcity.us. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND MAP 18 OF CHAPTER 61 OF TITLE V OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS, THE ZONING ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 2023 - 17 THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS DO ORDAIN: Section 1. That Map 18 of Chapter 61 of Title V of the City Code of Grand Rapids be amended to facilitate a Major Amendment to a Planned Redevelopment District at 526 Maynard Avenue NW. The property is described as follows: 41-13-21-351-009 PART OF SW 1/4 COM 627.37 FT N 0D 53M 41S E ALONG W SEC LINE FROM SW COR OF SEC TH N 0D 53M 41S E ALONG W SEC LINE 571.93 FT TO S LINE OF FIELDSTONE FARMS SUBDIVISION NO.1 TH S 87D 24M 48S E ALONG SD S LINE 1049.06 FT TH S 0D 57M 52S W 497.99 FT TH N 89D 06M 19S W 663.02 FT TH S 0D 53M 41S W 42.96 FT TH N 89D 06M 19S  MAY 23, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 36 W 384.98 FT TO BEG * SEC 21 T7N R12W 12.74 A. SPLIT/COMBINED ON 02/18/2021 FROM 41-13-21-351-007; SPLIT/COMBINED ON 04/30/2021 FROM 41-13-21-351-007 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. Standard Condition Set A. Approvals: i. 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. ii. That the use shall operate according to the application and per testimony as recorded in the Planning Commission minutes. iii. 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. iv. That the proposed use will comply with all other applicable City ordinances and policies and all State laws. 2. That all conditions associated with previous approvals for this project shall remain in effect, except as modified by this resolution. 3. 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. DOCUMENTS FILED 92623 Result: Received and Filed. Professional Services Agreement between the City of Grand Rapids and Bloom Sluggett, PC submitted for the public record. ADJOURNMENT Commission adjourned at 8:45 PM JOEL H. HONDORP City Clerk