City Commission - Regular Session

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE City Commission OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN Regular Session, November 14, 2023 CALL TO ORDER Commission was called to order by Mayor Rosalynn Bliss at 7:00 PM ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Bliss, Commissioner Ysasi, Commissioner Moody, Commissioner Robbins Absent: Commissioner O’Connor (Excused), Commissioner Perdue (Excused), Commissioner Knight (Excused) The roll was called by the City Clerk. Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Robbins. Yeas: Rosalynn Bliss, Milinda Ysasi, Nathaniel Moody, Drew Robbins Excused: Jon OConnor, Kelsey Perdue, Lisa Knight Motion to excuse Commissioners Knight, O'Connor and Perdue. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On the motion of Com. Drew Robbins, supported by Com. Nathaniel Moody, the reading of the minutes of the Regular Session of October 24, 2023 was waived and said minutes were accepted as presented. Carried. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 93043 Result: Received and Filed. Communication received regarding pensions. 93044 Result: Received and Filed. Communication received from Mary Nalbach, Cultivating Clarity Inc., regarding My Place Bar. 93045 Result: Received and Filed. Communication received from Cheryl Mellblom expressing support for the proposed commemorative designation of Auburn Avenue as Sekou Smith Way. 93046 Result: Received and Filed. Communications received urging the City Commission to fund community needs, not provide military aid to Israel. 1  NOVEMBER 14, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 2 93047 Result: Received and Filed. Communications (3) received expressing support for the proposed commemorative designation of Auburn Avenue as Sekou Smith Way. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS 93048 Result: Received and Filed. Comptroller’s report for the period of October 11, 2023 through October 31, 2023 in the amount of $45,310,192.10. 93049 Result: Received and Filed. Treasurer’s report for the period of October 25, 2023 through November 1, 2023. CONSENT AGENDA: A. CONSENT AGENDA 93050 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Robbins. Adoption of the following items under the consent agenda. B. COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS 93051 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Robbins. RESOLVED, that the City Manager’s appointment of Aaron Sedine to the Construction Code Board of Appeals for the remainder of a four-year term ending January 6, 2025, be confirmed. 93052 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Robbins. RESOLVED, that the City Manager’s appointment of Michael Keefe to the Construction Code Board of Appeals for the remainder of a four-year term ending January 6, 2025, be confirmed. 93053 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Robbins. RESOLVED, that Mayor Bliss’ appointment of Elizabeth Williams to the North Quarter Corridor Improvement Authority for a four-year term ending December 31, 2027, be confirmed. 93054 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Robbins. RESOLVED, that Mayor Bliss’ appointment of Marshall Kilgore to the Housing Appeals Board for a three-year term ending January 5, 2027, be confirmed.  3 CITY COMMISSION NOVEMBER 14, 2023 C. FISCAL COMMITTEE 93055 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Robbins. RESOLVED: That the City of Grand Rapids is hereby authorized to pay Grand Rapids Community College in the amount up to $90,000 for the tuition, student fees, and uniforms for the sponsored police academy for Recruit Class 24-01. 93056 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Robbins. RESOLVED: 1. That the City Commission authorizes the acceptance of a grant award for the benefit of traffic enforcement programs in the total amount of $35,431.25. 2. That the awarded grant between the City of Grand Rapids and the Office of Highway Safety Planning be approved, and the Mayor, or Mayor’s designee, is authorized to execute said agreement and related documents upon approval as to form by the City Attorney. 93057 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Robbins. WHEREAS: 1. The City of Grand Rapids values free and open access to television as a means of both free speech and creative expression; and 2. The City recognizes that developing the skills for careers in video, television and multimedia fields is a valuable investment for our residents and for our community; and 3. The City of Grand Rapids acknowledges the value of providing free and low-cost access to the training, technology and facilities necessary for the community to develop those skills and exercise their own self-expression; therefore RESOLVED: 1. An agreement with the Grand Rapids Community Media Center (GRCMC) for the period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026 is hereby authorized in an amount of $500,000 annually in a form to be approved by the City Attorney and, after such approval, the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute on behalf of the City.  NOVEMBER 14, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 4 93058 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Robbins. WHEREAS, the City is piloting a program with Enterprise Fleet Management (A.K.A.) Enterprise Rent-A-Car for lease and maintenance services of passenger vehicles; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the City Commission authorizes Fleet Management to enter into a five (5) year contract with Enterprise Fleet Management (A.K.A.) Enterprise Rent-A-Car; and 2. That the not to exceed amount is $332,889.60 for the five (5) year contract period; and 3. That the Mayor is authorized to execute such agreement on behalf of the City in a form approved by the City Attorney. 93059 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Robbins. WHEREAS, the Grand Rapids City Commission hereby determines that the Union Suites on Coit II project is qualified for, and should be granted, the exemption from all property taxes attributable to the rent restricted residential units occupied by low-income families and their pro-rated share of land and improvements, as provided in the State Housing Development Authority Act; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That pursuant to Section 15(a) of the State Housing Development Authority Act and Article 5, Chapter 9 of Title I of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids, the City Commission hereby conditionally approves, subject to the receipt of the “Notification to Local Assessor of Exemption” from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, an exemption from all property taxes attributable to the rent restricted residential units occupied by low-income families and their pro-rated share of land and improvements for the Union Suites on Coit II Limited Dividend Housing Association LLC and its successors and assigns, for the following parcels of property: Parcel 1 LOT 6 EX N 12.2 FT & EX N 10.3 FT OF E 52 FT OF REMAINDER * WILMARTH & BEVIER SUBDIVISION OF BLK 12 COIT & COS ADDITION Permanent Parcel Number: 41-14-19-332-031 Commonly known as 628 Coit Avenue NE Parcel 2 5 CITY COMMISSION NOVEMBER 14, 2023 S 40 FT OF LOT 7 ALSO N 12.2 FT OF LOT 6 ALSO S 10.3 FT OF N 22.5 FT OF E 52 FT OF LOT 6 * WILMARTH & BEVIER SUBDIVISION OF BLK 12 COIT & COS ADDITION Permanent Parcel Number: 41-14-19-332-030 Commonly known as 636 Coit Avenue NE Parcel 3 N 15 FT OF LOT 7 & S 20 FT OF LOT 8* WILMARTH & BEVIER SUBDIVISION* OF BLK 12 COIT & CO S ADDITION Permanent Parcel Number: 41-14-19-332-004 Commonly known as 638 Coit Avenue NE Parcel 4 N 35 FT OF LOT 8 EXCEPT N 10 FT OF E 32 FT* WILMARTH & BEVIER SUBDIVISION* OF BLK 12 COIT & CO S ADDITION Permanent Parcel Number: 41-14-19-332-003 Commonly known as 644 Coit Avenue NE Parcel 5 W 92 FT OF LOT 9* WILMARTH & BEVIER SUBDIVISION* OF BLK 12 COIT & CO S ADDITION Permanent Parcel Number: 41-14-19-332-001 Commonly known as 646 Coit Avenue NE Parcel 6 E 32 FT OF LOT 9 & E 32 FT OF N 10 FT OF LOT 8* WILMARTH & BEVIER SUBDIVISION* OF BLK 12 COIT & CO S ADDITION Permanent Parcel Number: 41-14-19-332-002 Commonly known as 210 Fairbanks Street NE for a term not to exceed forty-five (45) years, provided however, upon verification by the owner to the City of a different term of federal or Authority-aided mortgage, the tax exemption shall be for the term of the actual assistance, not to exceed fifty (50) years. The tax exemption shall be effective on the December 31 immediately succeeding the receipt of the "Notification to Local Assessor of Exemption" from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority for said parcels. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15(a)(5) of the State Housing Development Authority Act to the contrary, a contract to provide tax exemption and accept payment in lieu of taxes, as previously described, between the City of Grand Rapids and the Union Suites on Coit II Limited Dividend Housing Association LLC with the Michigan State Housing Development Authority as third party beneficiary under this contract, is effectuated by the adoption of this resolution; and  NOVEMBER 14, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 6 2. That pursuant to Article 5, Chapter 9 of Title I of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids, the project shall pay a service charge in the amount equal to one percent (1%) of the annual shelter rental receipts for the rent restricted units occupied by low-income families and their pro-rated share of land and improvements (“Annual Shelter Rent”), in addition to making an annual contribution to the City of Grand Rapids’ Affordable Housing Fund in an amount equal to two percent (2%) of Annual Shelter Rent; and if the annual contribution to the Affordable Housing Fund is not made, the service charge shall revert to four percent (4%) of Annual Shelter Rent; and 3. That, if the project is occupied by other than low income persons or families, that portion of the project shall pay a service charge equal to the full amount of the taxes that would be paid on that portion of the project if the project were not tax exempt, as provided by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority Act; and 4. That pursuant to Article 5, Chapter 9 of Title I of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids, the project shall annually file with the City Assessor before August 1st a complete set of audited financial statements for each previous calendar year, as requested. 93060 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. 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. Industrial/Organizational Solutions Inc. CPS HR Consulting Six-month contract extension for continued entry-level and promotion exams and related services for the Human Resources Department for CPS HR Consulting for a “not-to-exceed” amount of $10,000.00, and for Industrial/Organizational Solutions, Inc. for a “not-to-exceed” amount of $45,000.00. 2. HESCO One-year term contract with two, one-year renewal options for the “as- needed” purchase and delivery of Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) Teledyne ISCO samplers and components for the Environmental Services Department from HESCO for an annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $60,000.00; the estimated three-year total amount is $180,000.00. 3. Trojan Technologies Group One-year term contract with two, one-year renewal options for the “as-  7 CITY COMMISSION NOVEMBER 14, 2023 needed” purchase and delivery of Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) Trojan UV parts and repairs for the Environmental Services Department from Trojan Technologies Group ULC for an annual “not-to- exceed” amount of $340,000.00; the estimated three-year total amount is $1,020,000.00. 4. Phoenix Safety Outfitters One-year term contract with two, one-year renewal options for the purchase and delivery of “as-needed” Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) Gemtor harnesses and CMC bail out kits for the Fire Department from All Hands Fire Equipment for an annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $40,000.00; the estimated three-year total amount is $120,000.00. 5. Hach Company One-year term contract with two, one-year renewal options for the “as needed” purchase and delivery of Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) Hach lab supplies for the Environmental Services and Water Departments from Hach Company for an annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $34,000.00; the estimated 3-year total amount is $102,000.00. 6. Cintas Corporation #301 Contract extension for an additional one-year term contract for continued uniform rentals and purchase for Citywide use from Cintas Corporation #301 for an annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $110,000.00, at the existing terms, conditions, costs and pricing structure of the existing Contract. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to proceed with awards to the following vendors: 7. Hach Company One-year term contract with two, one-year, renewal options for continued O.E.M. maintenance services for the nitrogen control system for the Waste Water Resource Recovery Facility from Hach for the first-year “not-to- exceed” amount of $22,643.00; future contract renewals for continued maintenance and support will be executed at the costs received from Hach. The estimated three-year total amount at this time is $67,929.00. 8. Great Lakes Chloride One-year term contract with two, one-year renewal options for the purchase and delivery of liquid anti-icing and de-icing products for the Public Services Department from Great Lakes Chloride through MiDEAL Contract #230000000904 for an annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $80,000.00; the estimated three-year total amount is $240,000.00. 9. Bellefeuil, Szur & Associates One-year term contract with two, one-year renewal options for continued maintenance and support of BS&A software for the Technology and Change Management from Bellefeuil, Szur & Associates for the first-year annual amount of $88,399.00; future contract renewals for continued  NOVEMBER 14, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 8 maintenance and support will be executed at the current pricing received from BS&A. At this time the estimated three-year total amount is $265,197.00. 10. Lunghamer Ford of Owosso Cooperative purchase through the State of Michigan MiDEAL Contract #071B7700180 for the purchase of sixteen (16) 2024 Ford Maverick Super Crew AWD Hybrid vehicles for the Fleet Management Department from Lunghamer Ford of Owosso for the total amount of $486,040.00. 11. Berger Chevrolet Inc. Cooperative purchase through the State of Michigan MiDEAL Contract #071B7700177 for the purchase of seven Chevrolet Malibu sedans for the Fleet Management Department from Berger Chevrolet Inc. for the total amount of $177,317.00. D. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 93061 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Robbins. RESOLVED that the request to grant RKM Fireworks Co. a Fireworks Discharge Permit to be used in conjunction with the Griffins Hockey New Year’s Eve event at the Van Andel Arena on December 31, 2023, is approved, pending an inspection by the Fire Department. 93062 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Robbins. RESOLVED that the request to grant the Grand Rapids Ballet Company a Fireworks Discharge Permit to be used in conjunction with the Nutcracker performances at the DeVos Performance Hall on December 8-10 and 15-17, 2023, is approved, pending an inspection by the Fire Department. 93063 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Robbins. RESOLVED that the request to grant Strictly FX, LLC a Fireworks Discharge Permit to be used in conjunction with the WWE 2023 Tour at the Van Andel Arena on November 20, 2023, is approved, pending an inspection by the Fire Department. 93064 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Robbins. RESOLVED that the request to grant Pyrotek Special Effects, Inc. a Fireworks Discharge Permit to be used in conjunction with the Jonas Brother North American Tour 2023 at the Van Andel Arena on November 21, 2023, is approved, pending an inspection by the Fire Department.  9 CITY COMMISSION NOVEMBER 14, 2023 93065 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Robbins. 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 8782 prepared by the City Assessor; and WHEREAS Special Assessment Nuisance Roll Number 8782 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 8782 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 8782, 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 8782 in accordance with the report from the Community Development Committee. 2. The City Commission, sitting as a Board of Review, is satisfied with Special Assessment Nuisance Roll Number 8782, is of the opinion that said Special Assessment Nuisance Roll Number 8782 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 3. Special Assessment Nuisance Roll Number 8782 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. 4. Special Assessment Nuisance Roll Number 8782, 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. 5. Said Special Assessment Nuisance Roll Number 8782 with a final assessment roll total of $306,330.22 shall be billed on December 1, 2023, with the 2023 winter real property tax bills. The bills shall be due on February 14, 2024. In the event that any assessment shall not be paid by  NOVEMBER 14, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 10 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 February 14, 2024, without penalty. 93066 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Robbins. WHEREAS, it is necessary to approve a Construction Agreement and accept a Public Utilities Easement for the construction of public sanitary sewer and water main facilities in connection with Sanitary Sewer and Water Main in Public Easement (NE) Rayjay Drive (Pvt.) (Meadowood Townhomes); therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the aforesaid Construction Agreement between the City of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Charter Township and Meadowood TH, LLC (Developer), be approved and that, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute said Agreement on behalf of the City; and 2. That the City accept a Public Utilities Easement for the construction and maintenance of public utilities from the following property owner, with description of the aforesaid Easement and for the nominal considerations as noted, which were paid by the developer. Meadowood TH, LLC $1.00 32 Market Ave. SW, Suite 500 Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503 3330 East Beltline Avenue NE, Parcel No. 14-14-02-101-006 Total of Easement Area: 121,533 Square Feet 3. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to record the aforesaid Easement with the Kent County Register of Deeds. 93067 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Robbins. WHEREAS: 1. A proposal was received from Progressive AE, Inc. (Progressive) for preliminary design engineering services for the following project: Improvements to Oxford Trail from Wealthy Street to Oxford Street (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) 2. It is necessary to authorize preliminary design phase services in connection with the Project; therefore RESOLVED:  11 CITY COMMISSION NOVEMBER 14, 2023 1. That Progressive be authorized to proceed with preliminary design phase services in connection with the Project at a cost of $570,520 with total expenditures not to exceed $679,180 which includes the costs for previously authorized preliminary design phase services by Progressive, additional preliminary design phase services by Progressive and administration. Said amount to be charged to the applicable codes currently defined as code no. 4010-751-9000-9880-401024066G. 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. 93068 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Robbins. WHEREAS, bids were received on October 17, 2023 for the following project: Replacement of Variable Frequency Drives at Market Avenue Pump Station (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) and Bazen Electric Company (Bazen) submitted a bid of $241,490 for which the engineer’s estimate, prepared by Geotech, Inc. (Geotech), is $281,553; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the bid of Bazen 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 $305,535 which includes the costs of the construction contract, previously authorized design phase services by Geotech, construction phase services including inspection by Geotech, engineering/inspection/administration, and contingencies. Said amount to be charged to the applicable codes currently defined as 5902-527-9000- 9880-590222021. 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. 93069 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Robbins. WHEREAS: 1. The Grand Valley Metropolitan Council (GVMC) has been an integral partner on the Grand River Revitalization Project and River for All; and  NOVEMBER 14, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 12 2. The City Commission authorized the GVMC for additional grant support services; and 3. The GVMC hired Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc. to amend the Watershed Project Plan-Environmental Assessment for the previously authorized Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) funding; and 4. Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc. lead the Watershed Project Plan-Environmental Assessment work with the Natural Resource Conservation Service to near completion; and 5. The GVMC identified Public Law 83-566 funding through the Natural Resources Conservation Service as a potential federal funding source; and 6. The Plan-Environmental Assessment needed for the Public Law 83-566 is similar to the Watershed Project Plan-Environmental Assessment need for the RCPP funding; and 7. Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc. submitted a proposal with a not-to-exceed amount of $82,650; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the proposal of Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc. be approved and that, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Professional Services Agreement on behalf of the City; and 2. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to sign all documentation for accepting the Public Law 83-566 funding from the Natural Resource Conservation Service. 3. The total expenditures for this work be authorized in an amount not-to- exceed $82,650 for the Professional Services Agreement. Said amount to be charged to Code No. 4010-447-9000-9880-401017151. 4. That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make payment, in amounts and to said payees, as the City Engineer or his designee requests in connection with the Project. E. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 93070 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Robbins. WHEREAS: 1. Article IV, Section 4 (m) of the Michigan Constitution establishes the right for all Michigan voters to vote early at an early voting site for nine days  13 CITY COMMISSION NOVEMBER 14, 2023 beginning the second Saturday before each federal election and ending on the Sunday prior to Election Day. 2. Early voting must be available to every voter for at least eight hours per day during the mandatory nine-day period. 3. Michigan Election Law, MCL 168.662(1) requires the approval of the location of early voting sites by the City Commission, similar to the process for establishing a polling place. 4. The City Clerk will establish the exact dates and times that each site is available to voters. 5. Michigan Election Law, MCL 169.765a.amended allows absent voter counting boards to process and tabulate absentee ballots beginning the second Monday before an election. 6. Michigan Election Law stipulates that no less than 60 days before an election the City Commission may establish, abolish or move a polling location, under certain circumstances. Michigan Election Law also stipulates that upon the approval of the City Commission by resolution, the clerk may specify additional locations and hours that the clerk will be available to issue and receive absent voter ballots; and 7. Title III Section 8 of the City Charter states that at least twenty days prior to any election, the City Commission shall fix the compensation of the inspectors of election. RESOLVED: 1. That the City Commission approves the list of following polling locations as provided by the Clerk’s Office: a. Saints Peter and Paul School – 520 Myrtle NW b. GRPS University – 1400 Fuller NE c. Ottawa Hills High School – 2055 Rosewood SE d. DeVos Place – 303 Monroe NW 2. That the City Commission fixes the compensation for Election Inspectors at $150/day for Early Voting/AVCB Chairperson and $120/day for all other Election Inspectors during Early Voting/AVCB. The compensation for attending a training class is $25; and 3. That the City Commission approves the list of polling locations for the Presidential Primary as provided by the Clerk’s Office; and 4. That the City Commission approves the following additional times and locations for issuing and receiving of Absentee Ballots for the Presidential Primary: • Saturday before the Presidential Primary 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  NOVEMBER 14, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 14 • Tuesday and Thursday before the Presidential Primary 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. • Additional Location - Election Central, 201 Market 5. That the City Commission fixes the compensation for Election Inspectors working in the precincts on Election Day at $225/day for Precinct Chairperson, $200/day for E-Pollbook Inspector, and $175/day for all other Election Inspectors. The compensation for attending a training class is $25. 93071 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Robbins. WHEREAS: 1. The City Commission approved a Brownfield Plan (the “Plan”) for the City of Grand Rapids Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (the “Authority”) on December 22, 1998, pursuant to the Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act, Act 381 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1996, as amended, MCL 125.2651 et seq. (“Act 381”); and 2. The Board of the Authority has recommended the Brownfield Plan Amendment for the Devries Jewelers project (the “Project”) described therein (the “Amendment”); and 3. The City Commission held a public hearing on October 24, 2023, on the Amendment after notice in accordance with the requirements of Act 381; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the Amendment constitutes a public purpose under Act 381; and 2. That the Amendment meets all the requirements of Section 13(1) of Act 381; and 3. That the proposed method of financing the costs of the eligible activities, as identified in the Amendment and defined in Act 381, is feasible and the Authority has the authority to arrange the financing; and 4. That the costs of the eligible activities proposed in the Amendment are reasonable and necessary to carry out the purposes of Act 381; and 5. That the amount of captured taxable value estimated to result from the adoption of the Amendment is reasonable; and 6. That the Amendment is approved; and 7. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith shall be and the same are hereby rescinded.  15 CITY COMMISSION NOVEMBER 14, 2023 93072 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Robbins. WHEREAS: 1. The City Commission approved a Brownfield Plan (the “Plan”) for the City of Grand Rapids Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (the “Authority”) on December 22, 1998, pursuant to the Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act, Act 381 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1996, as amended, MCL 125.2651 et seq. (“Act 381”); and 2. The Board of the Authority has recommended an amendment to the Plan for the RiverNorth redevelopment project located at 1340 Monroe Avenue NW (the “Project”) described therein (the “Amendment”); and 3. The City Commission held a public hearing on October 10, 2023, for the Amendment after notice in accordance with the requirements of Act 381; therefore, RESOLVED: 1. That the Amendment constitutes a public purpose under Act 381; and 2. That the Amendment meets all the requirements of Section 13(1) of Act 381; and 3. That the proposed method of financing the costs of the eligible activities, as identified in the Amendment and defined in Act 381, is feasible and the Authority has the authority to arrange the financing; and 4. That the costs of the eligible activities proposed in the Amendment are reasonable and necessary to carry out the purposes of Act 381; and 5. That the amount of captured taxable value estimated to result from the adoption of the Amendment is reasonable; and 6. That the Amendment in the form presented is approved; and 7. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith shall be and the same are hereby rescinded. 93073 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Robbins. WHEREAS: 1. The designation of the 1340 Monroe Avenue NW Neighborhood Enterprise Zone is in accordance with the Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Act, Act 147 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1992, as amended; and 2. The City Commission on January 30, 2018, approved Resolution No. 87390 and adopted an amended City Commission Policy No. 900-45 for  NOVEMBER 14, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 16 Neighborhood Enterprise Zones, which contains a statement of the City’s goals, objectives, and requirements to designate an eligible area; and 3. The City Commission on November 12, 2013, approved Resolution No. 82916 and adopted an Ordinance to amend Chapter 69 of Title V of the City Code entitled, Neighborhood Enterprise Zones (NEZ); and 4. The adopted goals of this NEZ designation are to: revitalize existing neighborhoods and promote the creation of new residential areas; promote new construction and the rehabilitation of housing; encourage investment, advance City strategies for homeownership, economic development, mixed- income development, sustainability, infill, and elimination of blight; and to implement the Master Plan; and 5. Designation of the 1340 Monroe Avenue NW NEZ is consistent with the Master Plan and City neighborhood preservation and economic development goals; and 6. The NEZ designation addresses the strategic goals for the area relative to the maintenance, preservation, and improvement of the existing housing, and promoting homeownership and development of housing for all persons regardless of income level living within the proposed NEZ; and 7. The owner or developer or prospective owner or developer of a proposed new facility or an owner or developer or prospective developer proposing to substantially rehabilitate property located in the 1340 Monroe Avenue NW NEZ may file an application for a 15-year neighborhood enterprise zone exemption certificate with the City Clerk in accordance with the Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Act, Act 147 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1992, as amended, and in accordance with the Chapter 69 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids, and City Commission Policy 900-45, as amended; and 8. As part of the NEZ designation process, the City Commission establishes the 1340 Monroe Avenue NW NEZ as a Qualified Downtown Revitalization District in accordance with the Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Act, Act 147 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1992, as amended, and in accordance with the Chapter 69 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids, and City Commission Policy 900-45, as amended; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the City Commission establishes the 1340 Monroe Avenue NW NEZ as a Qualified Downtown Revitalization District in accordance with the Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Act, Act 147 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1992, as amended; and  17 CITY COMMISSION NOVEMBER 14, 2023 2. That the City Commission hereby establishes the 1340 Monroe Avenue NW NEZ as that area consisting of the parcel of land known as 1340 Monroe Avenue NW (PPN 41-13-13-477-016); and 3. That the City Clerk shall forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan State Tax Commission. 93074 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Robbins. WHEREAS: 1. Pursuant to P.A. 198 of 1974, as amended, the City Commission has the authority to establish Industrial Development Districts within the City of Grand Rapids; and 2. Ascent Fine Cabinetry Inc. has requested the establishment of a district on property which is located in the City of Grand Rapids, pursuant to the conditional transfer approved by the Grand Rapids-Walker Development Cooperation Agreement, as amended; and 3. Construction, acquisitions, alterations or installation of a proposed facility has not commenced at the time of filing the request to establish this district; and 4. Public notice has been given and written notice has been sent by mail to all owners of real property located within the district; and 5. The City Commission, on October 24, 2023, held a public hearing at which all owners of real property within the proposed Industrial Development District and all residents and taxpayers of the City were afforded an opportunity to be heard thereon; and 6. The City Commission deems it to be in the public interest of the City to establish the Industrial Development District as proposed; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the parcel of land situated in the City of Grand Rapids, commonly known as 2150 Northridge Drive NW (PPN 41-13-03-600-025), is hereby established as an Industrial Development District pursuant to the provisions of P.A. 198 of 1974; and 2. That all other resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby rescinded. 93075 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Robbins. WHEREAS:  NOVEMBER 14, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 18 1. Pursuant to P.A. 198 of 1974, MCL 207.551 et seq., after a duly noticed public hearing, the City Commission established an Industrial Development District at 2150 Northridge Drive NW on November 14, 2023; and 2. Ascent Fine Cabinetry has filed an application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate with respect to a new facility to be installed within the Industrial Development District; and 3. Before acting on said application, the City Commission held a public hearing on October 24, 2023 at which hearing the applicant, the Assessor and a representative of the affected taxing units were given written notice and were afforded an opportunity to be heard on said application; and 4. Construction of the facility and installation of new machinery and equipment had not begun earlier than six (6) months before the filing of the application for the Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate; and 5. Completion of the facility is calculated to, and will at the time of issuance of the certificate, have the reasonable likelihood to retain, create or prevent the loss of employment in the City; and 6. The aggregate SEV of real and personal property exempt from the ad valorem taxes within the City, after granting this certificate, will not exceed 5% of an amount equal to the sum of the SEV of the unit, plus the SEV of personal and real property thus exempted; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the City Commission finds and determines that the granting of the Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate considered together with the aggregate amount of certificates previously granted and currently in force under P.A. 198 of 1974 and P.A. 255 of 1978, shall not have the effect of substantially impeding the operation of the City or impairing the financial soundness of a taxing unit which levies ad valorem property taxes in the City; and 2. That the application of Ascent Fine Cabinetry Inc. for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate with respect to a new facility to be installed within the Industrial Development District be and the same is hereby approved; and 3. That any limitations restricting the District which were included in any previous resolutions by which it was established, are confirmed and hereby waived; and 4. That the date of completion of the new facilities located at 2150 Northridge Drive NW subject to the Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate shall be December 31, 2024; and 5. That the Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate when issued shall be and remain in force and effect for a period of twelve (12) years; and  19 CITY COMMISSION NOVEMBER 14, 2023 6. That upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor is authorized to execute an agreement with Ascent Fine Cabinetry Inc. ORDINANCES 93076 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Ysasi. Yeas: Rosalynn Bliss, Milinda Ysasi, Nathaniel Moody, Drew Robbins Excused: Jon O’Connor, Kelsey Perdue, Lisa Knight ORDINANCE NO. 2023 - 51 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 2023-15, the Budget of the City of Grand Rapids for Fiscal Year 2024, as amended. General Operating Fund Previously Approved Resources 188,832,665.49 Other - From (To) Fund Balance - Total Amended Resources 188,832,665.49 Previously Approved Appropriations 188,832,665.49 Contingent (92,050.00) Police Department 92,050.00 Total Amended Appropriations 188,832,665.49 Capital Improvement Fund Previously Approved Resources 58,760,989.66 Other 2,000,000.00 From (To) Fund Balance - Total Amended Resources 60,760,989.66 Previously Approved Appropriations 58,760,989.66 Requested Changes 2,000,000.00 Total Amended Appropriations 60,760,989.66 Capital Improvement Bond Series 2021 Fund Previously Approved Resources 4,079,646.47 Other 1,739,626.00 From (To) Fund Balance - Total Amended Resources 5,819,272.47 Previously Approved Appropriations 4,079,646.47 Requested Changes 1,739,626.00  NOVEMBER 14, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 20 Total Amended Appropriations 5,819,272.47 Sewer Replacement Fund Previously Approved Resources 3,834,329.41 Other 1,672,349.00 From (To) Retained Earnings - Total Amended Resources 5,506,678.41 Previously Approved Appropriations 3,834,329.41 Requested Changes 1,672,349.00 Total Amended Appropriations 5,506,678.41 Sewer Disposal Operations Fund Previously Approved Resources 53,989,578.00 Other - From (To) Retained Earnings 1,672,349.00 Total Amended Resources 55,661,927.00 Previously Approved Appropriations 53,989,578.00 Requested Changes 1,672,349.00 Total Amended Appropriations 55,661,927.00 Building Inspections Fund Previously Approved Resources 5,579,128.00 Other - From (To) Fund Balance 221,859.00 Total Amended Resources 5,800,987.00 Previously Approved Appropriations 5,579,128.00 Requested Changes 221,859.00 Total Amended Appropriations 5,800,987.00 Engineering Services Fund Previously Approved Resources 7,025,521.00 Other - From (To) Retained Earnings 343,191.00 Total Amended Resources 7,368,712.00 Previously Approved Appropriations 7,025,521.00 Requested Changes 343,191.00 Total Amended Appropriations 7,368,712.00 Parks Millage Fund Previously Approved Resources 5,414,530.00 Other - From (To) Fund Balance 53,291.00 Total Amended Resources 5,467,821.00  21 CITY COMMISSION NOVEMBER 14, 2023 Previously Approved Appropriations 5,414,530.00 Requested Changes 53,291.00 Total Amended Appropriations 5,467,821.00 Result: Adopted. Mover: Ysasi. Supporter: Robbins. Yeas: Rosalynn Bliss, Milinda Ysasi, Nathaniel Moody, Drew Robbins Excused: Jon O’Connor, Kelsey Perdue, Lisa Knight Motion to give ordinance immediate effect. CITY COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Robbins. Yeas: Rosalynn Bliss, Milinda Ysasi, Nathaniel Moody, Drew Robbins Excused: Jon O’Connor, Kelsey Perdue, Lisa Knight Motion to suspend the rules. 93077 Result: Adopted. Mover: Moody. Supporter: Robbins. Yeas: Rosalynn Bliss, Milinda Ysasi, Nathaniel Moody, Drew Robbins Excused: Jon O’Connor, Kelsey Perdue, Lisa Knight RESOLVED that the City Attorney is authorized to compromise, settle and redeem on behalf of the City of Grand Rapids, the circuit court case no. 23- 00707-NI, captioned Nathan Hansen v City of Grand Rapids, et al., and all potential claims related thereto by the cash payment of Two Hundred Seventy- Five Thousand and No/100ths Dollars ($275,000.00), payable to Nathan Hansen and West Michigan Injury Lawyers, PLC, by the City of Grand Rapids. FURTHER RESOLVED that upon execution of an appropriate settlement agreement and release of claims between the parties, the Comptroller be and is hereby authorized and directed to issue a check to Nathan Hansen and West Michigan Injury Lawyers, PLC, in the amount of Two Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand and no/100ths Dollars ($275,000.00). PUBLIC HEARINGS 93078 Result: Referred to Committee of the Whole. Public hearing to consider an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District, pursuant to PA 146 of 2000, for Full of Deloney, LLC at 851 Fulton Street W. 93079 Result: Referred to Committee of the Whole. Public hearing to consider an application for a twelve-year Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate, pursuant to PA 146 of 2000, for Full of Deloney, LLC at 851 Fulton Street W.  NOVEMBER 14, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 22 93080 Result: Referred to Community Development Committee. Public hearing to consider the Commemorative Designation of Auburn Avenue from Wealthy Street to Lake Drive as “Sekou Smith Way." DOCUMENTS FILED 93081 Result: Received and Filed. Document filed from Joe Jonas expressing support for the commemorative designation of Sekou Smith Way. 93082 Result: Received and Filed. Engagement letter for Centerpointe appraisal with Value Trends, Inc. submitted for the public record. ADJOURNMENT Commission adjourned at 10:27 PM JOEL H. HONDORP City Clerk