City Commission Meeting

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE City Commission OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN Regular Session, February 22, 2022 CALL TO ORDER Commission was called to order by Mayor Rosalynn Bliss at 7:00 PM ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Bliss, Commissioner Lenear, Commissioner O’Connor, Commissioner Jones, Commissioner Ysasi, Commissioner Reppart, Commissioner Moody Absent: None. The roll was called by the City Clerk. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On the motion of Com. Jon O’Connor, supported by Com. Joseph D. Jones, the reading of the minutes of the Regular Session of February 8, 2022 was waived and said minutes were accepted as presented. Carried. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 91403 Result: Referred to Committee on Appointments. Communication received from Jamon Alexander regarding their resignation from the Board of Zoning Appeals. 91404 Result: Referred to Committee on Appointments. Communication received from Samika Douglas regarding appointments to the Affordable Housing Board. 91405 Result: Referred to Committee on Appointments. Communication from Dante Villarreal regarding their resignation from SmartZone Local Development Finance Authority. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS 91406 Result: Received and Filed. Comptroller's report for the period of January 26, 2022 through February 8, 2022 in the amount of $22,894,355.41. 91407 Result: Received and Filed. Treasurer's report for the period of January 22, 2022 through February 7, 2022. 1  FEBRUARY 22, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 2 CONSENT AGENDA A. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL 91408 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. Adoption of the following items under the consent agenda. B. COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS 91409 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. RESOLVED, that the City Commission’s appointment of Virginia Beard to the City of Grand Rapids Affordable Housing Fund Board for the remainder of a three-year term ending December 31, 2024, be confirmed. 91410 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. RESOLVED, that Mayor Bliss’ appointment of Nathaniel Moody to the Southtown Corridor Improvement Authority for the remainder of a four-year term ending December 31, 2024, be confirmed. 91411 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. RESOLVED, that Mayor Bliss’ appointment of Keith Brophy to the SmartZone Local Development Finance Authority for the remainder of a four- year term ending December 31, 2025, be confirmed. 91412 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. RESOLVED, that Mayor Bliss’ appointment of Jessamyn Libolt to the Housing Appeals Board for the remainder of a three-year term ending January 6, 2025, be confirmed. C. FISCAL COMMITTEE 91413 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. RESOLVED that the City Treasurer's Office is authorized to utilize Piper Sandler & Co. as a broker/dealer for investment purchases and sales, and the Mayor authorized to execute the agreements for the City upon approval as to form by the City Attorney. It is FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Treasurer is authorized to execute, on behalf of the City, signature cards and other documents with Piper Sandler & Co. required to open and maintain City broker/dealer accounts.  3 CITY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 22, 2022 91414 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. RESOLVED: 1. That a charitable gift agreement with The Peter & Joan Secchia Family, Inc. a/k/a The Secchia Family Charitable Trust in an amount of $300,000 is hereby approved; and 2. That said agreement shall be for a period of twenty years in an amount of $15,000 per year; and 3. That the Mayor is authorized to execute the agreement and related documents on behalf of the City in a form to be approved by the City Attorney. 91415 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. The City of Grand Rapids desires to lease certain property in order to accommodate the much needed demand for parking; and 2. K & K Investors is the owner of certain property which it desires to continue to lease to the City for the purpose of maintaining and operating a public surface parking lot thereon; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the City Commission approves a lease and license extension agreement between the City of Grand Rapids and K & K Investors, Inc. for a period of five (5) years; and 2. The cost to the City shall be $20,000 base rent annually; provided, however, a percentage rent commences upon operation of the facility in an amount not-to-exceed 85% of parking revenues — minus base rent and the City’s costs and expenses to operate and maintain the parking lot — and after all initial development and construction costs are recouped by the City; and 3. That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a lease extension agreement in a form to be approved by the City Attorney or the City’s special legal counsel. 91416 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. The City of Grand Rapids operations have several Compressed Natural Gas (“CNG”) vehicles in the fleet for delivering services; and  FEBRUARY 22, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 4 2. The Interurban Transit Authority (“The Rapid”) recently constructed a CNG fueling station for their bus fleet and is willing to sell CNG fuel to the City; and 3. A long partnership exists between the City and The Rapid; and 4. Entering a fueling agreement benefits the City operations in terms of costs and efficiencies; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That City Commission hereby authorizes a fueling agreement with The Rapid for purchasing CNG fuel in an annual not to exceed amount of $150,000 for a one-year term; and 2. That the Mayor is authorized to execute such agreement with The Rapid in a form approved by the City Attorney; and 3. That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make payments to said payee for fueling services of City vehicles. 91417 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS, 1. The Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University is the only local entity able to provide such robust and high- quality professional services specifically geared toward neighborhood associations; and 2. The Dorothy A. Johnson Center has the content expertise, research and evaluation capacity to provide this training for neighborhoods, and can also leverage resources and expertise of various departments of Grand Valley State University; therefore RESOLVED that the City will enter into an agreement with the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy of Grand Valley State University for the purpose of Neighborhood Association Capacity Training, in an amount not to exceed $16,000, and that the Mayor is authorized to approve a contract in a form to be approved by the City Attorney. 91418 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. RESOLVED that the Comptroller is authorized to make payment to Cornerstone Controls LLC to purchase a vibration analyzer in an amount not to exceed $29,292 from account 5900-527-3000-8010.  5 CITY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 22, 2022 91419 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. It is necessary to establish the project budget for Design Services for the Construction of Sidewalks or Non-motorized Pathway on Collindale Avenue from Lake Michigan Drive to Leonard Street by transferring previously approved budget amounts of $63,000 from a Capital Improvement Fund Project account; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the aforesaid Budget Substitution in the amount of $63,000 for Design Services for Construction of Sidewalks or Non-motorized Pathway on Collindale Avenue from Lake Michigan Drive to Leonard Street be approved and the Budget Office is authorized to execute the transfer on behalf of the City. 91420 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS, the City Commission deems it to be in the best interest of the City to undertake improvements to the water supply system, including, without limitation, (a) the replacement of various aging watermain infrastructure within the City limits; (b) certain improvements to the Lake Michigan Filtration Plant, including, but not limited to, residuals handling improvements; (c) Franklin Street pump station improvements; (d) replacement of water services comprised of leaded material within the City in accordance with regulatory requirements; (e) the restoration of streets, rights-of-way and easements affected by the improvements and related facilities, as well as all work, equipment, and appurtenances necessary or incidental to these improvements, and (f) other facility upgrades and improvements to the water supply system as may be determined by the City in consultation with the City Engineer (collectively, the "Improvements"), for the benefit of the users of the water supply system and to finance all or a part of the cost of such Improvements by the issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed $60,000,000 (the "Bonds") pursuant to the Revenue Bond Act, Act 94 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1933, as amended, MCL 141.101 et seq. ("Act 94"); and WHEREAS, it is necessary to publish a notice of intent to issue bonds for the Bonds pursuant to Section 33 of Act 94; and WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to express its intent to have the City reimburse itself the costs related to the Improvements from proceeds of the Bonds.  FEBRUARY 22, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 6 RESOLVED: 1. The City hereby declares its official intent to issue the Bonds in one or more series in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $60,000,000 to finance all or part of the cost of the Project. The Bonds shall be authorized by proper proceedings subsequent to this resolution. 2. That a notice of intent to issue bonds for the Bonds shall be published in accordance with Section 33 of Act 94. 3. That the City Clerk is authorized and directed to publish such notice in The Grand Rapids Press, a newspaper of general circulation in the City determined to be the newspaper reaching the largest number of persons to whom said notice is directed, which Notice shall be substantially in the form on the attached Exhibit A, with such changes as may be approved by the Clerk in consultation with bond counsel. 4. The City may proceed to acquire and construct the Improvements using available funds of the City from the Water Fund, which is a fund for the Water Supply System, and other funds of the City. 5. That the City, pursuant to Section 1.150-2 of the Treasury Regulations promulgated pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, declares its intent to reimburse itself the cost of the Improvements from proceeds of the Bonds. 6. That a copy of this resolution shall be available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 300 Monroe Avenue, N.W., in the City. 7. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith shall be and the same are hereby rescinded to the extent of the conflict. 91421 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. On January 11, 2022 (Proceeding No. 91329), the City Commission approved a contract to Fedewa, Inc. and authorized expenditures in connection with the project Improvements and Tank Painting at Knapp, Leonard, and Cambridge Tanks. 2. It is necessary to supplement the project budget for Improvements and Tank Painting at Knapp, Leonard, and Cambridge Tanks by transferring previously approved budget amounts of $154,700 from the Water System Fund Infrastructure Investment Project account; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the aforesaid Budget Substitution in the amount of $154,700 for  7 CITY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 22, 2022 Improvements and Tank Painting at Knapp, Leonard, and Cambridge Tanks be approved and the Budget Office is authorized to execute the transfer on behalf of the City. 91422 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. On October 26, 2021 (Proceeding No. 91184), the City Commission approved awarding a contract to Hurst Inc. dba Hurst Mechanical and authorizing expenditures in connection with the project Replacement of HVAC Components at Bridge Street Fire Station. 2. It is necessary to supplement the project budget for Replacement of HVAC Components at Bridge Street Fire Station by transferring previously approved budget amounts of $25,078 from Capital Improvement Fund (Facilities Management) project account; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the aforesaid Budget Substitution in the amount of $25,078 for Replacement of HVAC Components at Bridge Street Fire Station be approved and the Budget Office is authorized to execute the transfer on behalf of the City. 91423 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. On April 13, 2021 (Proceeding No. 90692), the City Commission awarded a contract to Bazen Electric Co. (Bazen), and authorized expenditures in connection with the project Replacement of Switchgear at Lake Michigan Filtration Plant. 2. On December 7, 2021 (Proceeding No. 91253), the City Commission approved an increase in the scope of work and authorized expenditures in connection with the project Replacement of Switchgear at Lake Michigan Filtration Plant. 3. It is necessary to supplement the project budget for Replacement of Switchgear at Lake Michigan Filtration Plant by transferring previously approved budget amounts of $875,000 from the Water System Fund Revenue Bonds Infrastructure Investment Project account; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the aforesaid Budget Substitution in the amount of $875,000 for Replacement of Switchgear at Lake Michigan Filtration Plant be approved and the Budget Office is authorized to execute the transfer on behalf of the  FEBRUARY 22, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 8 City. 91424 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. On December 14, 2021 (Proceeding No. 91286), the City Commission approved awarding a contract to McDonald Plumbing Co. and authorizing expenditures in connection with the project Replacement of Private Lead Service Lines at Various Locations - Contract 2021-1. 2. It is necessary to supplement the project budget for Replacement of Private Lead Service Lines at Various Locations - Contract 2021-1 by transferring previously approved budget amounts of $276,000 from the Water System Fund Infrastructure Investment Project account; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the aforesaid Budget Substitution in the amount of $276,000 for Replacement of Private Lead Service Lines at Various Locations - Contract 2021-1 be approved and the Budget Office is authorized to execute the transfer on behalf of the City. 91425 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. On July 13, 2021 (Proceeding No. 90938), the City entered into an agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and authorized $3,718,000 for the local share expenditures with total project expenditures not to exceed $4,645,193 in connection with the project Reconstruction of Lake Eastbrook Boulevard from East Beltline Avenue to 28th Street and Improvements in East Beltline Avenue from Lake Eastbrook Boulevard to 352 Feet North of Lake Eastbrook Boulevard. 2. On January 11, 2022 (Proceeding No. 91327), the City Commission approved an increase and authorized expenditures in connection with the project Reconstruction of Lake Eastbrook Boulevard from East Beltline Avenue to 28th Street and Improvements in East Beltline Avenue from Lake Eastbrook Boulevard to 352 Feet North of Lake Eastbrook Boulevard. 3. It is necessary to supplement the project budget for Reconstruction of Lake Eastbrook Boulevard from East Beltline Avenue to 28th Street and Improvements in East Beltline Avenue from Lake Eastbrook Boulevard to 352 Feet North of Lake Eastbrook Boulevard by transferring previously approved budget amounts of $48,050 from the Water System Fund Revenue Bonds and Capital Improvement Bonds Infrastructure Investment Project accounts; therefore  9 CITY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 22, 2022 RESOLVED: 1. That the aforesaid Budget Substitution in the amount of $48,050 for Reconstruction of Lake Eastbrook Boulevard from East Beltline Avenue to 28th Street and Improvements in East Beltline Avenue from Lake Eastbrook Boulevard to 352 Feet North of Lake Eastbrook Boulevard be approved and the Budget Office is authorized to execute the transfer on behalf of the City. 91426 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. On February 8, 2022 (Proceeding No. 91388), the City Commission approved tentatively awarding a contract to Groundhawg Excavating & Landscaping, LLC and authorizing expenditures in connection with the project Reconstruction of Straight Avenue from Wealthy Street to Emperor Street and Wealthy Street from Straight Avenue to 300' West of Front Street. 2. It is necessary to supplement the project budget for Reconstruction of Straight Avenue from Wealthy Street to Emperor Street and Wealthy Street from Straight Avenue to 300' West of Front Street by transferring previously approved budget amounts of $257,318.47 from the Water System Fund Infrastructure Investment Project account; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the aforesaid Budget Substitution in the amount of $257,318.47 for Reconstruction of Straight Avenue from Wealthy Street to Emperor Street and Wealthy Street from Straight Avenue to 300' West of Front Street be approved and the Budget Office is authorized to execute the transfer on behalf of the City. 91427 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS, a budget substitution is needed for the completion of a resurfacing project at Ball Avenue and Olson Street; therefore RESOLVED that the aforesaid Budget Substitution in the amount of $400,000 for the Ball Avenue & Olson Street Resurfacing Project be approved, and the Budget Office is authorized to execute the transfer on behalf of the City. 91428 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS, the Fiscal Committee has considered the attached bids; therefore  FEBRUARY 22, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 10 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. MacQueen Equipment LLC One-year term contract with two, one year renewal options for the seasonal rental of O.E.M (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Elgin street sweepers on an “as needed” basis for the Public Services Department for a “not to exceed” annual amount of $150,000.00; the estimated three-year total amount is $450,000.00. 2. PSX, Inc. One-year term contract, with two, one-year renewal options for Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) maintenance and repair services of Amano McGann parking lot control equipment for Mobile GR from PSX for an annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $120,000.00; the estimated three- year total amount is $360,000.00. 3. Enthalpy Analytical, LLC Contract transfer from Air Water & Soil Laboratories to Enthalpy Analytical, LLC at the current contract terms and not to exceed annual amount of $25,000.00. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to proceed with awards to the following vendors: 4. New Life Arboricultural Services Stump grinding services at various locations throughout the City for the Parks Department from New Life Arboricultural Services in the amount of $26,126.10. Due to possible weather-related events, an additional 10% contingency amount of $2,612.00 is also requested for any additional unforeseen circumstances or additional services that may arise performing services; if needed, the contingent amount would be applied as applicable, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $28,738.10. 5. Midwest Tree Service, LLC New Life Arboricultural Services Tree removal and stump grinding services at various locations throughout the City as follows: Company Bid Items Total Amount Midwest Tree Service 2 $ 91,765.00 New Life Arboricultural 1, 3 $162,921.00 The total not-to-exceed amount for awarded vendors is $254,686.00. Due to possible weather-related events, an additional 10% contingency amount of $25,468.60 is also requested for any additional unforeseen circumstance or additional services that may arise performing services; if needed, the  11 CITY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 22, 2022 contingent amount would be applied to individual vendors as applicable. 6. Morrison Industrial Equipment Cooperative purchase through the State of Michigan MiDEAL Contract #071B7700095 for the purchase of an Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) Mitsubishi 4000# lift truck for the Environmental Services Department from Morrison Industrial Equipment for the amount of $39,935.00. 7. Wyoming Excavators Furnish & install outdoor site furniture and planters with plants for three outdoor pools for the Parks & Recreation Department from Wyoming Excavators, Inc. for a “not-to-exceed” amount of $78,860.00. 8. Deur Speet Dodge Purchase of a fleet vehicle for the Police Department from Deur Speet Dodge for a “not-to-exceed” amount of $31,500.00. D. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 91429 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. RESOLVED: 1. That the City has committed to construction of an Outdoor Fitness Court® at Ottawa Hills Park (total project cost of $175,000); and 2. That $50,000 of the project sources is a grant award from National Fitness Campaign which will be used as a credit against the purchase price of the equipment and the remaining $125,000 is from parks millage and sponsor funding; and 3. That $25,000 is authorized from the parks millage fund to enter into a contract with Engineered Installation Solutions for the installation of the Fitness Court 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; and 4. That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make payment, in amounts and to said payees, as the Parks Director or his designee requests in connection with the Project. 91430 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. RESOLVED: 1. That a public hearing be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers on the 9th Floor of City Hall, 300 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI, to consider the request of Action Tooling, LLC to  FEBRUARY 22, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 12 establish an Industrial Development District at 3100 Ken-O-Sha Industrial Park Court SE, as permitted by Act 198 of 1974, which application describing the district remains on file for public inspection in the Economic Development Office; and 2. That written notice be mailed to property owners within the proposed district and that the City Clerk shall publish said notice. 91431 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. RESOLVED: 1. That the application submitted by Action Tooling, LLC for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for the installation of real property at 3100 Ken-O-Sha Industrial Park Court SE shall remain on file in the Economic Development Office for consideration by the public; and 2. That a public hearing be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers, City Hall, 300 Monroe Avenue NW, in the City of Grand Rapids, at which time and place the City Commission shall afford the applicant, the City Assessor, and a representative of each of the taxing units an opportunity to be heard on the question of approving the application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Action Tooling, LLC to be applied to real property 3100 Ken-O-Sha Industrial Park Court SE; and 3. That the City Clerk shall notify in writing the City Assessor and the legislative body of each taxing unit which levies ad valorem property taxes in the City of the receipt of the application and also, the date, time, and location at which the City Commission shall afford the applicant, the Assessor, and a representative of each affected taxing unit an opportunity for a hearing. 91432 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. The City of Grand Rapids (“City”) and The Salvation Army entered into a certain lease agreement for certain portions of the City’s property located at 1120 Monroe Avenue NW dated as of September 28, 2010, and approved by the City Commission on July 27, 2010; and 2. The City of Grand Rapids (“City”) and Community Rebuilders entered into a certain lease agreement for certain portions of the City’s property located at 1120 Monroe Avenue NW dated as of July 1, 2010, and approved by the City Commission on July 27, 2010; and  13 CITY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 22, 2022 3. The Salvation Army has informed the City it intends to vacate the space it leases in phases and Community Rebuilders wishes to lease the space vacated by The Salvation Army as it becomes available; and 4. The City of Grand Rapids, The Salvation Army and Community Rebuilders have agreed to the terms and conditions necessary to facilitate The Salvation Army’s reduction of leased space and eventual termination of its lease, and Community Rebuilders occupancy of the space vacated by The Salvation Army as it becomes available, all of which are mutually agreeable to the respective parties; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That one or more amendments to the lease regarding 1120 Monroe Avenue NW between The City and Salvation Army sufficient to facilitate the foregoing are approved; and 2. That one or more amendments to the lease regarding 1120 Monroe Avenue NW between The City and Community Rebuilders sufficient to facilitate the foregoing are approved; and 3. That the Mayor is authorized to execute any and all amendments necessary to facilitate The Salvation Army’s reduction of leased space and eventual termination of its lease and Community Rebuilders addition of leased space at the same rental rate paid by The Salvation Army with all other terms and conditions of the leases currently in effect remaining the same, all in forms to be approved by the City Attorney. 91433 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. RESOLVED: 1. That a public hearing be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Chambers, on the 9th Floor of City Hall, 300 Monroe Avenue NW, in the City of Grand Rapids, to consider the designation of the Studio Park Phase II Residential Tower Neighborhood Enterprise Zone as a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone to be located at the property identified as 120 Ottawa Avenue SW and 100 Oakes Street SW; and 2. That the City Clerk shall give written notice to the Assessor and to the governing body of each taxing unit that levies ad valorem property taxes in the proposed Neighborhood Enterprise Zone and shall publish a notice of the public hearing in The Grand Rapids Press. 91434 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS, bids were received on January 25, 2022 for the following project:  FEBRUARY 22, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 14 Systematic Sidewalk Repair at Various Locations 2022-1 (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) and Epic Excavating, Inc. (Epic) submitted a bid of $404,725 for which the engineer’s estimate is $298,060; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the bid of Epic 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 $425,000 which includes the costs of the construction contract, testing, and contingencies. Said amount of $425,000 to be charged to the applicable codes currently defined as Code No. 2460-447-8000-8010. 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. 91435 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS, bids were received on January 25, 2022 for the following project: Systematic Sidewalk Repairs at Various Locations 2022-2 (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) and Groundhawg Excavating and Landscaping, LLC (Groundhawg) submitted a bid of $326,920 for which the engineer’s estimate is $298,060; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the bid of Groundhawg 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 $350,000 which includes the costs of the construction contract, testing, and contingencies. Said amount of $350,000 to be charged to the applicable code currently defined as Code No. 2460-447-8000-8010. 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.  15 CITY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 22, 2022 91436 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS, bids were received on January 25, 2022 for the following project: Systematic Sidewalk Repairs at Various Locations 2022-3 (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) and Kamminga and Roodvoets, Inc. (K&R) submitted a bid of $389,646.20 for which the engineer’s estimate is $298,060; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the bid of K&R 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 $415,000 which includes the costs of the construction contract, testing, and contingencies. Said amount of $415,000 to be charged to the applicable code currently defined as Code No. 2460-447-8000-8010. 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. 91437 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS, statements of qualifications were received on January 31, 2022, for: Professional Architectural Services Agreement for Various Projects for the City of Grand Rapids (hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”) and Bergmann Associates, Architects, Engineers, Landscape Architects and Surveyors DPC.; Byce & Associates, Inc; Catalyst Partners LLC; Century A&E, Corporation; Cornerstone Architects, Inc PC; DLZ Michigan, Inc; Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc; Ghafari Associates, LLC; Gordon M. Buitendorp Associates, Inc; Integrated Architecture LLC; Isaac V. Norris and Associates, PC; MC Smith Associates and Architectural Group, Inc; Native Edge, LLC; O'Boyle, Cowell, Blalock & Associates, Inc; Prein & Newhof, Inc; Progressive AE, Inc; Pure Architecture and Development, PLLC; Restore Consulting, LLC; ROWE Professional Services Company; SKO Design Group, LLC; Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc; Tower Pinkster Titus Associates, Inc; Site Design Solutions LLC; Williams & Works, Inc; and Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. were selected as qualified firms; therefore RESOLVED:  FEBRUARY 22, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 16 1. That the City enter into Agreements with Bergmann Associates, Architects, Engineers, Landscape Architects and Surveyors DPC.; Byce & Associates, Inc; Catalyst Partners LLC; Century A&E, Corporation; Cornerstone Architects, Inc PC; DLZ Michigan, Inc; Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc; Ghafari Associates, LLC; Gordon M. Buitendorp Associates, Inc; Integrated Architecture LLC; Isaac V. Norris and Associates, PC; MC Smith Associates and Architectural Group, Inc; Native Edge, LLC; O'Boyle, Cowell, Blalock & Associates, Inc; Prein & Newhof, Inc; Progressive AE, Inc; Pure Architecture and Development, PLLC; Restore Consulting, LLC; ROWE Professional Services Company; SKO Design Group, LLC; Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc; Tower Pinkster Titus Associates, Inc; Site Design Solutions LLC; Williams & Works, Inc; and Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. for Professional Architectural Services for Various Projects for periods of service from March 1, 2022, through February 28, 2025 and that, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreements on behalf of the City. 2. That professional architectural services will be selected from the aforesaid firms on a project-by-project basis, or portions thereof, as deemed appropriate by the City Engineer to be in the City's best interests. 3. That expenditures for the aforesaid services are hereby authorized in an amount not-to-exceed $5,000,000 and will be charged to the appropriate budgets and departments for which these services are required. 4. That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make payment, to said payees, as the City Engineer or his designee requests in connection with the Agreement. 91438 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS, bids were received on February 8, 2022 for the following project: Improvements to Heartside and Pekich Parks (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) and Katerberg-Verhage (Katerberg) submitted a bid of $797,390 for which the engineer’s estimate, prepared by Site Design Solutions, LLC dba Viridis Design Group (Viridis), is $803,890; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the bid of Katerberg 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.  17 CITY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 22, 2022 2. That total expenditures for the Project be authorized in an amount not to exceed $993,000 which includes the costs of the construction contract, previously authorized design phase services by Viridis, construction phase services including inspection by Viridis, administration, and contingencies. Said amount of $993,000 to be charged to the applicable Parks Millage codes. 3. That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make payment, in amounts and to said payees, as the City Engineer or his designee requests in connection with the Project. 91439 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS, it is necessary to accept two Sidewalk and Utility Easements, authorize a payment for $1,132.00, and dedicate City-owned property as public right-of-way in connection with Reconstruction of and Water Main in the Ottawa Avenue/ Coldbrook Street/Monroe Avenue Intersection (Decommissioning of Coldbrook Pumping Station) therefore RESOLVED: 1. That two Sidewalk and Utility Easements are hereby accepted from the following property owner for the described property for the total compensation amount noted: Autodie LLC $1,132.00 44 Coldbrook Street NW Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 100 Coldbrook St. NW, Parcel No. 41-13-24-230-006 SIDEWALK AND UTILITY EASEMENT DESCRIBED AS: PART OF LOT 568, "PLAT OF THE VILLAGE OF KENT" (COMMONLY CALLED KENT PLAT), AS RECORDED IN LIBER 19, PAGE 12, KENT COUNTY RECORDS, PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 24, TOWN 7 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS, KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 24; THENCE ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION, NORTH 88°59'25" WEST 625.16 FEET TO THE EXTENDED WEST LINE OF MONROE AVENUE; THENCE ALONG SAID EXTENDED WEST LINE AND ALONG SAID WEST LINE, SOUTH 00°28'37" EAST 967.42 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 30 FEET OF SAID LOT 568, AS DEEDED TO THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS IN LIBER 2380, PAGE 1270, KENT COUNTY RECORDS; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, NORTH 89°40'22" EAST 34.56 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, NORTH 89°40'22" EAST 8.00 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF LAND DEEDED TO THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS IN LIBER 2533, PAGE 350, KENT COUNTY RECORDS; THENCE ALONG SAID WEST  FEBRUARY 22, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 18 LINE, SOUTH 12°34'54" EAST (RECORDED AS SOUTH 12°08'00" EAST) 22.60 FEET; THENCE NORTH 30°25'31" WEST 25.52 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINS 88 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS; and also 1100 Monroe Ave. NW, Parcel No. 41-13-24-227-013 SIDEWALK AND UTILITY EASEMENT DESCRIBED AS: PART OF BLOCK 3, "TANNER TAYLOR'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS", AS RECORDED IN LIBER 6, PAGE 17, KENT COUNTY RECORDS, PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 24, TOWN 7 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS, KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 24; THENCE ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION, NORTH 88°59'25" WEST 533.13 FEET TO THE EXTENDED EAST LINE OF MONROE AVENUE; THENCE ALONG SAID EXTENDED EAST LINE AND ALONG SAID EAST LINE, SOUTH 00°28'37" EAST 839.48 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING WHICH IS NORTH 00°28'37" WEST 29.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF MONROE AVENUE FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 3; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 50.19 FEET ON A 49.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT, THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS SOUTH 53°50'02" EAST 48.03 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 83°10'50" EAST 6.20 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF COLDBROOK STREET; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, NORTH 89°53'48" WEST 15.69 FEET TO A POINT WHICH IS SOUTH 89°53'48" EAST 29.00 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 3; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY 45.85 FEET ON A 29.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT, THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 45°11'12" WEST 41.22 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINS 195 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS; and 2. That the following described City-owned property is hereby dedicated as public right-of-way: Part of 1101 Monroe Ave. NW, Parcel No. 41-13-24-226-003 PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY DESCRIBED AS: PART OF LOT 57, "TANNER TAYLOR'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS", AS RECORDED IN LIBER 6, PAGE 17, KENT COUNTY RECORDS, PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 24, TOWN 7 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS, KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 24; THENCE ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION, NORTH 88°59'25" WEST 625.16 FEET TO THE EXTENDED WEST LINE OF MONROE AVENUE; THENCE ALONG SAID EXTENDED WEST LINE AND ALONG SAID WEST LINE, SOUTH 00°28'37" EAST 835.42 FEET TO A POINT WHICH IS NORTH 00°28'37" WEST 36.00 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF MONROE AVENUE AND THE EAST LINE OF LOT 57 FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 57 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING;  19 CITY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 22, 2022 THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID WEST LINE, SOUTH 00°28'37" EAST 36.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 57; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 57 AND THE NORTH LINE OF COLDBROOK STREET, SOUTH 89°40'22" WEST 36.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 44°35'52" EAST 50.85 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINS 648 FEET, MORE OR LESS; and A. That the above-described property be and is hereby dedicated to street and highway purposes. B. That, subject to the supervision and control of the City Manager, the Director of Public Service shall manage and have charge of the above- described property in accordance with Title VI, Section 9, of the Charter of the City of Grand Rapids. C. That the City Engineer and other affected City officials and departments are hereby directed to designate and delineate said property on the official maps and records of the City as public right-of- way to be known as Monroe Avenue for the use and benefit of the public at large. D. That the City Clerk be authorized and directed to notify the State Treasurer of the State of Michigan of the dedication of the aforesaid property by the City of Grand Rapids as public right-of-way; 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 Easements; and 4. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to record the aforesaid Sidewalk and Utility Easements and this resolution with the Kent County Register of Deeds. 91440 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. On February 26, 2019 (Proceeding No. 88514) the City approved agreements for three-year periods to February 28, 2022 with Bergmann Associates, Architects, Engineers, Landscape Architects and Surveyors D.P.C.; Byce & Associates, Inc.; Century A&E, Inc.; Cornerstone Architects, Inc. P.C.; DLZ Michigan, Inc.; Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc.; Ghafari Associates, LLC; Gordon M. Buitendorp Associates, Inc. dba GMB Architects+Engineers; Hooker DeJong, Inc.; Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc.; Integrated Architecture Corporation; Nederveld, Inc.; O'Boyle, Cowell, Blalock & Associates, Inc.; Paradigm Design, P.C.; Post Associates, Inc.; Progressive AE, Inc.; RJM Design, Inc.; SKO Design  FEBRUARY 22, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 20 Group, LLC; Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc.; Tower Pinkster Titus Associates, Inc.; Site Design Solutions LLC dba Viridis Design Group; and William & Works, Inc. and authorized expenditures in connection therewith for Professional Architectural Services for Various Projects in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000; and 2. On August 10, 2021 (Proceeding No. 90997) the City authorized an increase in expenditures for a total not to exceed amount of $7,000,000 in connection with the aforesaid agreements for Professional Architectural Services for Various Projects; and 3. It is necessary to extend the aforesaid agreement with RJM Design, Inc.; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with RJM Design, Inc for Professional Architectural Services for Various Projects is hereby approved for a one (1) year period and that, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor be authorized to execute the aforesaid amendment on behalf of the City. The period of performance will be through February 28, 2023. 2. 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. 91441 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. On February 9, 2016, (Proceeding No. 85406), the City approved agreements for two-year periods to February 9, 2018 with Scott Civil Engineering Company (Scott Civil); Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc. (FTCH), DLZ Michigan, Inc. (DLZ); and Williams and Works, Inc (WW), and authorized expenditures in connection therewith in an amount not to exceed $100,000 and approved an agreement with Scott Civil Engineering Company be authorized to provide professional services for Bridge Inspection Program at Various Locations which includes continuing the bridge asset management program with a total amount not to exceed $33,500; and 2. On January 30, 2018 (Proceeding No. 87380), the City approved amendments for two-year periods to February 9, 2020 with Scott Civil Engineering Company; Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc.; DLZ Michigan, Inc.; and Williams and Works, Inc, and authorized an increase in expenditures in an amount not to exceed $100,000 and retained Scott Civil  21 CITY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 22, 2022 to provide services for the Bridge Inspection Program portion of the aforesaid agreement in an amount not to exceed $38,570; and 3. On February 11, 2020 (Proceeding No. 89592), the City approved amendments to these agreements extending each for an additional two- year period to February 9, 2022 and retained Scott Civil to provide services for the Bridge Inspection Program of the aforesaid agreement in an amount not to exceed $40,000; and 4. The City desires to extend the aforesaid agreement with Scott Civil for an additional two-month period to provide project-related services; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That Amendment No. 3 to the agreement with Scott Civil Engineering Company for Bridge Inspection Program at Various Locations and Other Bridge Related Consultant Services is hereby approved for a two-month period through April 9, 2022 and that, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor be authorized to execute the aforesaid amendment on behalf of the City. 2. 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 91442 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Moody. WHEREAS: 1. The State of Michigan has provided for the issuance of additional liquor licenses within the Southtown Corridor Improvement District, as authorized by Public Act 501 of 2006 (MCL 436.1521a(1)(b)); and 2. Sip Partners, LLC, at 806 Alger St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, Kent County, has submitted an application for a license under Section 521a(1)(b) of the Act; and 3. Sip Partners, LLC, has supplied information with their application which supports the required stipulations of the Act; and 4. The City Assessor has submitted an affidavit stating the total amount of public and private investment in real and personal property within the Southtown Corridor Improvement District is in excess of $200,000 over the preceding five (5) year time period; and 5. The Southtown Corridor Improvement District adopted a resolution on February 16, 2022, recommending approval of the issuance of a new Class  FEBRUARY 22, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 22 C Redevelopment liquor license at 806 Alger St SE, Grand Rapids, Mi 49507, Kent County, above all others; therefore RESOLVED that the request from Sip Partners, LLC, located at 806 Alger St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, Kent County for a new Class C Redevelopment liquor license pursuant to Public Act 501 of 2006 (MCL 436.1521a(1)(b)) be approved above others. ORDINANCES 91443 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Lenear. Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, O’Connor, Jones, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody ORDINANCE NO. 2022 - 04 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 2021-13, the Budget of the City of Grand Rapids for Fiscal Year 2022, as amended. General Operating Fund Previously Approved Resources 157,277,711.10 Other 119,700.00 From (To) Fund Balance - Total Amended Resources 157,397,411.10 Previously Approved Appropriations 157,277,711.10 Economic Development - General Administration (130,300.00) Fiscal Services 250,000.00 Total Amended Appropriations 157,397,411.10 Transformation Fund Previously Approved Resources - Other - From (To) Fund Balance 150,000.00 Total Amended Resources 150,000.00 Previously Approved Appropriations - Requested Changes 150,000.00 Total Amended Appropriations 150,000.00 Federal Forefeitures-Treasury Department Fund Previously Approved Resources - Other - From (To) Fund Balance 34,000.00 Total Amended Resources 34,000.00 Previously Approved Appropriations -  23 CITY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 22, 2022 Requested Changes 34,000.00 Total Amended Appropriations 34,000.00 Information Technology Capital Fund Previously Approved Resources 1,065,909.68 Other - From (To) Retained Earnings 385,000.00 Total Amended Resources 1,450,909.68 Previously Approved Appropriations 1,065,909.68 Requested Changes 385,000.00 Total Amended Appropriations 1,450,909.68 Parks Operating Fund Previously Approved Resources 8,577,603.00 Other 30,300.00 From (To) Fund Balance - Total Amended Resources 8,607,903.00 Previously Approved Appropriations 8,577,603.00 Requested Changes 30,300.00 Total Amended Appropriations 8,607,903.00 Capital Improvement Fund Previously Approved Resources 28,969,058.94 Other 11,200.00 From (To) Fund Balance - Total Amended Resources 28,980,258.94 Previously Approved Appropriations 28,969,058.94 Requested Changes 11,200.00 Total Amended Appropriations 28,980,258.94 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones. Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, O’Connor, Jones, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody Motion to give this ordinance immediate effect 91444 Result: Adopted. Mover: Reppart. Supporter: Jones. Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, O’Connor, Jones, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH ELECTION PRECINCTS PURSUANT TO TITLE I, SECTION 5(a) OF THE CITY CHARTER, BY AMENDING SECTION 1.46 OF CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE I OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS ORDINANCE NO. 2022 - 05 THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS DO ORDAIN:  FEBRUARY 22, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 24 Section 1. That Section 1.46 of Chapter 3 of Title I of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids be amended to read as follows: “Section 1.46. Voting Precincts. That pursuant to Title I, Section 5(a) of the Charter of the City of Grand Rapids, the City Commission hereby establishes seventy-four (74) election precincts with the boundaries shown on the Election Precinct Map filed with the City Clerk.” Section 2. The City Clerk shall give all notices required by law of the establishment of such precinct boundaries. 91445 Result: Adopted. Mover: Jones. Supporter: Ysasi. Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, O’Connor, Jones, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND MAP 13 OF CHAPTER 61 OF TITLE V OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS, THE ZONING ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 2022 - 06 THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS DO ORDAIN: Section 1. That Map 13 of Chapter 61 of Title V of the City Code of Grand Rapids be amended to rezone approximately 2,536 square feet of 1318 Plainfield Avenue NE from the TN-MDR (Traditional Neighborhood-Mixed Density Residential) to TN-TBA (Traditional Neighborhood- Traditional Business Area) Zone District to facilitate redevelopment of the adjacent property for commercial purposes. Parcel Identification #: 41-14-18-359-016 Property Address: 1318 Plainfield Avenue NE LOT 8 BLK 6 EX S 61.3 FT ALSO LOT 9 BLK 6 * HOGEBOOM'S SECOND ADDITION CITY COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS Result: Adopted. Mover: Lenear. Supporter: O’Connor. Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, O’Connor, Jones, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody Motion to Suspend the Rules to consider the following resolution. 91446 Result: Adopted. Mover: Jones. Supporter: O’Connor. Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, O’Connor, Jones, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody RESOLVED that the City Attorney is authorized to compromise and settle on behalf of the City of Grand Rapids the claims of the Plaintiffs in the  25 CITY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 22, 2022 consolidated matter captioned Plaza Towers Condominium Association v. City of Grand Rapids and Massachusetts Bay Ins. Company v. City of Grand Rapids, by the payment totaling Eight Million, Eighty-Five Thousand and NO/100 ($8,085,000.00), by the City of Grand Rapids through its risk-manager, MMRMA; and IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority (MMRMA) is hereby authorized and directed to issue a check in the amount of $8,085,000.00 to Plaintiffs, utilizing those funds belonging to the City of Grand Rapids and that are on deposit with the MMRMA in an amount up to and not exceeding the remaining balance of the City of Grand Rapids’ Self-Insured Retention (SIR) of $1,000,000 for the claim or occurrence related to this matter. PUBLIC HEARINGS 91447 Result: Closed. Public Hearing on the Necessity of the Uptown Business Improvement District and its Marketing and Development Plan. 91448 Result: Closed. Public hearing to consider a Brownfield Plan Amendment for the Union Suites on Coit redevelopment project located at 608-626 Coit Avenue NE. 91449 Result: Closed. Public Hearing for 2022 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant Application in the amount of $300,000 for Plaster Creek Trail and Ken-O-Sha Park Project with an estimated total cost of $712,000. 91450 Result: Closed. Public Hearing for 2022 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant Application in the amount of $300,000 for 32nd Street Park Project with an estimated total cost of $527,000. 91451 Result: Closed. Public Hearing for 2022 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant Application in the amount of $300,000 for Belknap Park Project with an estimated total cost of $416,000. DOCUMENTS FILED 91452 Result: Received and Filed. Terms and Conditions of Software License between Easy Vote and the City of Grand Rapids submitted for the public record. ADJOURNMENT Commission adjourned at 8:12 PM JOEL H. HONDORP City Clerk