This event has finished
Ended at
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
at 6:00 AM (EDT)
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. Communication received from Andres Hernandez regarding his resignation from the South Division-Grandville Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority
2. Communication received from Cindy Lanning Burch urging the City Commission to adopt policies preventing the GRPD from working with ICE
4. Communication received from Linda Ippel expressing opposition to the City of Grand Rapids becoming a sanctuary city
1. Communication received from Andres Hernandez regarding his resignation from the South Division-Grandville Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority
2. Communication received from Cindy Lanning Burch urging the City Commission to adopt policies preventing the GRPD from working with ICE
4. Communication received from Linda Ippel expressing opposition to the City of Grand Rapids becoming a sanctuary city
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS
FISCAL COMMITTEE
3. Resolution accepting a grant in an amount up to approximately $5 million from the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and authorizing execution of agreements for implementation of the FY26 Compliance Plan as required by the MIDC Act
4. Resolution authorizing execution of a $75,650 Donated Funds Agreement with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) for a dedicated eligibility specialist for the Eviction Prevention Program
6. Resolution to Authorize the City Treasurer to do business with Cantella Capital Group LLC and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. as a Broker / Dealer
8. Resolution approving payment to the Kent County Drain Commissioner for maintenance work to the Paris Drain not to exceed $25,000.
3. Resolution accepting a grant in an amount up to approximately $5 million from the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and authorizing execution of agreements for implementation of the FY26 Compliance Plan as required by the MIDC Act
4. Resolution authorizing execution of a $75,650 Donated Funds Agreement with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) for a dedicated eligibility specialist for the Eviction Prevention Program
6. Resolution to Authorize the City Treasurer to do business with Cantella Capital Group LLC and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. as a Broker / Dealer
8. Resolution approving payment to the Kent County Drain Commissioner for maintenance work to the Paris Drain not to exceed $25,000.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
1. Resolution approving a Fireworks Discharge Permit for Strictly FX for indoor special effects at the Van Andel Arena in connection with Tate McRae on October 22, 2025
2. Resolution to approve the Project Area; establish the Project District Area; confirm appointment of two additional Directors to the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation for the Beacon Hill at Eastgate Project
3. Resolution setting August 26, 2025 as the date to consider an ordinance rezoning the northeasterly 1,916 square feet of 1364 Leonard Avenue NW to the TN-TBA (Traditional Neighborhood–Traditional Business Area) Zone District
4. Resolution setting August 26, 2025 as the date to consider an ordinance rezoning the southerly 40.50 feet of 1362 Leonard Avenue NW to the MCN-LDR (Traditional Neighborhood–Low Density Residential) Zone District
5. Resolution scheduling a September 23, 2025, public hearing to consider past performance detailed in the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report and future needs of housing and community development programs
7. Resolution approving Design Phase Services with Black & Veatch LTD. of Michigan in connection with the North-South UV Disinfection Replacement at the Water Resource Recovery Facility in the amount of $760,000 with total amount not-to-exceed $942,401
8. Resolution awarding a contract with Owen-Ames-Kimball Company for Improvements to the Community Archives and Research Center in the amount of $2,752,671 with total amount not-to-exceed $3,433,056
9. Resolution awarding a contract with Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. for Paul I Phillips Gymnasium Interior and Exterior Improvements in the amount of $589,287 with total amount not-to-exceed $833,525
10. Resolution approving a Construction Agreement, accepting a Public Utilities Easement, and approving a Release of a Portion of Easement for Forest Hills Aquatic Center
11. Resolution approving a Construction Agreement and accepting a Public Utilities Easement for 5591 Wing Avenue SE
1. Resolution approving a Fireworks Discharge Permit for Strictly FX for indoor special effects at the Van Andel Arena in connection with Tate McRae on October 22, 2025
2. Resolution to approve the Project Area; establish the Project District Area; confirm appointment of two additional Directors to the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation for the Beacon Hill at Eastgate Project
3. Resolution setting August 26, 2025 as the date to consider an ordinance rezoning the northeasterly 1,916 square feet of 1364 Leonard Avenue NW to the TN-TBA (Traditional Neighborhood–Traditional Business Area) Zone District
4. Resolution setting August 26, 2025 as the date to consider an ordinance rezoning the southerly 40.50 feet of 1362 Leonard Avenue NW to the MCN-LDR (Traditional Neighborhood–Low Density Residential) Zone District
5. Resolution scheduling a September 23, 2025, public hearing to consider past performance detailed in the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report and future needs of housing and community development programs
7. Resolution approving Design Phase Services with Black & Veatch LTD. of Michigan in connection with the North-South UV Disinfection Replacement at the Water Resource Recovery Facility in the amount of $760,000 with total amount not-to-exceed $942,401
8. Resolution awarding a contract with Owen-Ames-Kimball Company for Improvements to the Community Archives and Research Center in the amount of $2,752,671 with total amount not-to-exceed $3,433,056
9. Resolution awarding a contract with Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. for Paul I Phillips Gymnasium Interior and Exterior Improvements in the amount of $589,287 with total amount not-to-exceed $833,525
10. Resolution approving a Construction Agreement, accepting a Public Utilities Easement, and approving a Release of a Portion of Easement for Forest Hills Aquatic Center
11. Resolution approving a Construction Agreement and accepting a Public Utilities Easement for 5591 Wing Avenue SE
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
1. Resolution approving the request from That Earlybird, LLC for a Development District Liquor License to be located at 1445 Lake Dr SE
2. Resolution approving the request from Terra Firma Holdings, LLC for a Development District Liquor License to be located at 701 Wealthy St SE
3. Resolution to approve an amendment to the Brownfield Plan of the City of Grand Rapids Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for the Pleasant Hills Phase III Redevelopment Project
1. Resolution approving the request from That Earlybird, LLC for a Development District Liquor License to be located at 1445 Lake Dr SE
2. Resolution approving the request from Terra Firma Holdings, LLC for a Development District Liquor License to be located at 701 Wealthy St SE
3. Resolution to approve an amendment to the Brownfield Plan of the City of Grand Rapids Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for the Pleasant Hills Phase III Redevelopment Project
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
1. Salary Ordinance amending Section 4.3 of Ordinance 2022-32, Range changes for Electrical Inspector I and Electrical Inspector II
2. Salary Ordinance amending Sections 3.1 and 3.2 of Ordinance 2022-40, New Classification - Paralegal and Range Change: Utilities Director
3. Ordinance rezoning the easterly +/-60 feet of 1356 Kalamazoo Avenue SE to the TN-TBA (Traditional Neighborhood–Traditional Business Area) Zone District
6. Salary Ordinance for employees represented by the Grand Rapids Officers Association - Crime Scene Technicians/Latent Print Examiners
1. Salary Ordinance amending Section 4.3 of Ordinance 2022-32, Range changes for Electrical Inspector I and Electrical Inspector II
2. Salary Ordinance amending Sections 3.1 and 3.2 of Ordinance 2022-40, New Classification - Paralegal and Range Change: Utilities Director
3. Ordinance rezoning the easterly +/-60 feet of 1356 Kalamazoo Avenue SE to the TN-TBA (Traditional Neighborhood–Traditional Business Area) Zone District
6. Salary Ordinance for employees represented by the Grand Rapids Officers Association - Crime Scene Technicians/Latent Print Examiners
CITY COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution Approving Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Emergency Communications Operators for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028
2. Resolution Approving Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Grand Rapids and the Grand Rapids Employees Independent Union
3. Resolution approving collective bargaining agreement between the City of Grand Rapids and the Grand Rapids Police Officers Association - Crime Scene Technicians/Latent Print Examiners
4. Resolution approving Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Grand Rapids and the Grand Rapids Police Command Officers Association for July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028
5. Resolution approving Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Grand Rapids and the Grand Rapids Police Officer Association - Officer and Sergeant Unit for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028
1. Resolution Approving Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Emergency Communications Operators for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028
2. Resolution Approving Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Grand Rapids and the Grand Rapids Employees Independent Union
3. Resolution approving collective bargaining agreement between the City of Grand Rapids and the Grand Rapids Police Officers Association - Crime Scene Technicians/Latent Print Examiners
4. Resolution approving Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Grand Rapids and the Grand Rapids Police Command Officers Association for July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028
5. Resolution approving Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Grand Rapids and the Grand Rapids Police Officer Association - Officer and Sergeant Unit for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public Hearing considering a noise variance request by Michigan Department of Transportation in connection with Martin Luther King Jr Street bridge replacement east of US-131
2. Public Hearing to consider an amendment to the City of Grand Rapids Brownfield Plan to include the Breton Meadows Redevelopment project located at 4325 Breton Road SE
3. Public Hearing to consider a revised amendment to the City of Grand Rapids Brownfield Plan for the 280 Ann Redevelopment Project
1. Public Hearing considering a noise variance request by Michigan Department of Transportation in connection with Martin Luther King Jr Street bridge replacement east of US-131
2. Public Hearing to consider an amendment to the City of Grand Rapids Brownfield Plan to include the Breton Meadows Redevelopment project located at 4325 Breton Road SE
3. Public Hearing to consider a revised amendment to the City of Grand Rapids Brownfield Plan for the 280 Ann Redevelopment Project
Aug 12, 2025 City Commission Meeting
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. Communication received from Andres Hernandez regarding his resignation from the South Division-Grandville Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority
2. Communication received from Cindy Lanning Burch urging the City Commission to adopt policies preventing the GRPD from working with ICE
4. Communication received from Linda Ippel expressing opposition to the City of Grand Rapids becoming a sanctuary city
1. Communication received from Andres Hernandez regarding his resignation from the South Division-Grandville Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority
2. Communication received from Cindy Lanning Burch urging the City Commission to adopt policies preventing the GRPD from working with ICE
4. Communication received from Linda Ippel expressing opposition to the City of Grand Rapids becoming a sanctuary city
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS
FISCAL COMMITTEE
3. Resolution accepting a grant in an amount up to approximately $5 million from the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and authorizing execution of agreements for implementation of the FY26 Compliance Plan as required by the MIDC Act
4. Resolution authorizing execution of a $75,650 Donated Funds Agreement with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) for a dedicated eligibility specialist for the Eviction Prevention Program
6. Resolution to Authorize the City Treasurer to do business with Cantella Capital Group LLC and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. as a Broker / Dealer
8. Resolution approving payment to the Kent County Drain Commissioner for maintenance work to the Paris Drain not to exceed $25,000.
3. Resolution accepting a grant in an amount up to approximately $5 million from the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and authorizing execution of agreements for implementation of the FY26 Compliance Plan as required by the MIDC Act
4. Resolution authorizing execution of a $75,650 Donated Funds Agreement with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) for a dedicated eligibility specialist for the Eviction Prevention Program
6. Resolution to Authorize the City Treasurer to do business with Cantella Capital Group LLC and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. as a Broker / Dealer
8. Resolution approving payment to the Kent County Drain Commissioner for maintenance work to the Paris Drain not to exceed $25,000.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
1. Resolution approving a Fireworks Discharge Permit for Strictly FX for indoor special effects at the Van Andel Arena in connection with Tate McRae on October 22, 2025
2. Resolution to approve the Project Area; establish the Project District Area; confirm appointment of two additional Directors to the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation for the Beacon Hill at Eastgate Project
3. Resolution setting August 26, 2025 as the date to consider an ordinance rezoning the northeasterly 1,916 square feet of 1364 Leonard Avenue NW to the TN-TBA (Traditional Neighborhood–Traditional Business Area) Zone District
4. Resolution setting August 26, 2025 as the date to consider an ordinance rezoning the southerly 40.50 feet of 1362 Leonard Avenue NW to the MCN-LDR (Traditional Neighborhood–Low Density Residential) Zone District
5. Resolution scheduling a September 23, 2025, public hearing to consider past performance detailed in the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report and future needs of housing and community development programs
7. Resolution approving Design Phase Services with Black & Veatch LTD. of Michigan in connection with the North-South UV Disinfection Replacement at the Water Resource Recovery Facility in the amount of $760,000 with total amount not-to-exceed $942,401
8. Resolution awarding a contract with Owen-Ames-Kimball Company for Improvements to the Community Archives and Research Center in the amount of $2,752,671 with total amount not-to-exceed $3,433,056
9. Resolution awarding a contract with Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. for Paul I Phillips Gymnasium Interior and Exterior Improvements in the amount of $589,287 with total amount not-to-exceed $833,525
10. Resolution approving a Construction Agreement, accepting a Public Utilities Easement, and approving a Release of a Portion of Easement for Forest Hills Aquatic Center
11. Resolution approving a Construction Agreement and accepting a Public Utilities Easement for 5591 Wing Avenue SE
1. Resolution approving a Fireworks Discharge Permit for Strictly FX for indoor special effects at the Van Andel Arena in connection with Tate McRae on October 22, 2025
2. Resolution to approve the Project Area; establish the Project District Area; confirm appointment of two additional Directors to the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation for the Beacon Hill at Eastgate Project
3. Resolution setting August 26, 2025 as the date to consider an ordinance rezoning the northeasterly 1,916 square feet of 1364 Leonard Avenue NW to the TN-TBA (Traditional Neighborhood–Traditional Business Area) Zone District
4. Resolution setting August 26, 2025 as the date to consider an ordinance rezoning the southerly 40.50 feet of 1362 Leonard Avenue NW to the MCN-LDR (Traditional Neighborhood–Low Density Residential) Zone District
5. Resolution scheduling a September 23, 2025, public hearing to consider past performance detailed in the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report and future needs of housing and community development programs
7. Resolution approving Design Phase Services with Black & Veatch LTD. of Michigan in connection with the North-South UV Disinfection Replacement at the Water Resource Recovery Facility in the amount of $760,000 with total amount not-to-exceed $942,401
8. Resolution awarding a contract with Owen-Ames-Kimball Company for Improvements to the Community Archives and Research Center in the amount of $2,752,671 with total amount not-to-exceed $3,433,056
9. Resolution awarding a contract with Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. for Paul I Phillips Gymnasium Interior and Exterior Improvements in the amount of $589,287 with total amount not-to-exceed $833,525
10. Resolution approving a Construction Agreement, accepting a Public Utilities Easement, and approving a Release of a Portion of Easement for Forest Hills Aquatic Center
11. Resolution approving a Construction Agreement and accepting a Public Utilities Easement for 5591 Wing Avenue SE
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
1. Resolution approving the request from That Earlybird, LLC for a Development District Liquor License to be located at 1445 Lake Dr SE
2. Resolution approving the request from Terra Firma Holdings, LLC for a Development District Liquor License to be located at 701 Wealthy St SE
3. Resolution to approve an amendment to the Brownfield Plan of the City of Grand Rapids Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for the Pleasant Hills Phase III Redevelopment Project
1. Resolution approving the request from That Earlybird, LLC for a Development District Liquor License to be located at 1445 Lake Dr SE
2. Resolution approving the request from Terra Firma Holdings, LLC for a Development District Liquor License to be located at 701 Wealthy St SE
3. Resolution to approve an amendment to the Brownfield Plan of the City of Grand Rapids Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for the Pleasant Hills Phase III Redevelopment Project
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
1. Salary Ordinance amending Section 4.3 of Ordinance 2022-32, Range changes for Electrical Inspector I and Electrical Inspector II
2. Salary Ordinance amending Sections 3.1 and 3.2 of Ordinance 2022-40, New Classification - Paralegal and Range Change: Utilities Director
3. Ordinance rezoning the easterly +/-60 feet of 1356 Kalamazoo Avenue SE to the TN-TBA (Traditional Neighborhood–Traditional Business Area) Zone District
6. Salary Ordinance for employees represented by the Grand Rapids Officers Association - Crime Scene Technicians/Latent Print Examiners
1. Salary Ordinance amending Section 4.3 of Ordinance 2022-32, Range changes for Electrical Inspector I and Electrical Inspector II
2. Salary Ordinance amending Sections 3.1 and 3.2 of Ordinance 2022-40, New Classification - Paralegal and Range Change: Utilities Director
3. Ordinance rezoning the easterly +/-60 feet of 1356 Kalamazoo Avenue SE to the TN-TBA (Traditional Neighborhood–Traditional Business Area) Zone District
6. Salary Ordinance for employees represented by the Grand Rapids Officers Association - Crime Scene Technicians/Latent Print Examiners
CITY COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution Approving Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Emergency Communications Operators for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028
2. Resolution Approving Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Grand Rapids and the Grand Rapids Employees Independent Union
3. Resolution approving collective bargaining agreement between the City of Grand Rapids and the Grand Rapids Police Officers Association - Crime Scene Technicians/Latent Print Examiners
4. Resolution approving Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Grand Rapids and the Grand Rapids Police Command Officers Association for July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028
5. Resolution approving Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Grand Rapids and the Grand Rapids Police Officer Association - Officer and Sergeant Unit for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028
1. Resolution Approving Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Emergency Communications Operators for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028
2. Resolution Approving Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Grand Rapids and the Grand Rapids Employees Independent Union
3. Resolution approving collective bargaining agreement between the City of Grand Rapids and the Grand Rapids Police Officers Association - Crime Scene Technicians/Latent Print Examiners
4. Resolution approving Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Grand Rapids and the Grand Rapids Police Command Officers Association for July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028
5. Resolution approving Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Grand Rapids and the Grand Rapids Police Officer Association - Officer and Sergeant Unit for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public Hearing considering a noise variance request by Michigan Department of Transportation in connection with Martin Luther King Jr Street bridge replacement east of US-131
2. Public Hearing to consider an amendment to the City of Grand Rapids Brownfield Plan to include the Breton Meadows Redevelopment project located at 4325 Breton Road SE
3. Public Hearing to consider a revised amendment to the City of Grand Rapids Brownfield Plan for the 280 Ann Redevelopment Project
1. Public Hearing considering a noise variance request by Michigan Department of Transportation in connection with Martin Luther King Jr Street bridge replacement east of US-131
2. Public Hearing to consider an amendment to the City of Grand Rapids Brownfield Plan to include the Breton Meadows Redevelopment project located at 4325 Breton Road SE
3. Public Hearing to consider a revised amendment to the City of Grand Rapids Brownfield Plan for the 280 Ann Redevelopment Project
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