City Commission Meeting

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE City Commission OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN Regular Session, March 15, 2022 CALL TO ORDER Commission was called to order by President Joseph D. Jones at 7:00 PM ROLL CALL Present: Commissioner Lenear, Commissioner O’Connor, Commissioner Jones, Commissioner Ysasi, Commissioner Reppart Absent: Mayor Bliss (Excused), Commissioner Moody (Excused) The roll was called by the City Clerk. Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Lenear. Yeas: Lenear, O’Connor, Jones, Ysasi, Reppart Excused: Rosalynn Bliss, Nathaniel Moody Motion to Excuse Mayor Bliss and Commissioner Moody APPROVAL OF MINUTES On the motion of Com. Jon O’Connor, supported by Com. Milinda Ysasi, the reading of the minutes of the Regular Session of February 22, 2022 was waived and said minutes were accepted as presented. Carried. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 91453 Result: Received and Filed. Communication received from Andy Koning regarding odd/even parking. 91454 Result: Received and Filed. Communication received from the Neighborhood Association Collaborative regarding MIVEDA and the City of Grand Rapids Cannabis Social Equity Policy. 91455 Result: Referred to Committee on Appointments. Communication from Joshua Lunger regarding their resignation from the Stormwater Oversight Commission. 91456 Result: Referred to Committee on Appointments. Communication from Jamon Alexander regarding their resignation from the Board of Zoning Appeals. 1  MARCH 15, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 2 91457 Result: Referred to Committee on Appointments. Communication from Alecia Lewis regarding their resignation from the Board of Zoning Appeals. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS 91458 Result: Received and Filed. Comptroller’s report for the period of February 9, 2022 through February 25, 2022 in the amount of $30,609,373.52. 91459 Result: Received and Filed. Treasurer’s report for the period of February 8, 2022 through February 28, 2022. CONSENT AGENDA A. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL 91460 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. Adoption of the following items under the consent agenda. B. COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS 91461 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. RESOLVED, that Mayor Bliss’ appointment of Peter Vanderwier to the Uptown Business Improvement District Board for the remainder of a four-year term ending December 31, 2025, be confirmed. 91462 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. RESOLVED, that Mayor Bliss’ appointment of Eric Williams to the Southtown Corridor Improvement Authority for the remainder of a four-year term ending December 31, 2025, be confirmed. 91463 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. RESOLVED, that Mayor Bliss’ appointment of Marcel Price to the South Division-Grandville Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority for the remainder of a four-year term ending December 31, 2025, be confirmed. 91464 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. RESOLVED, that Mayor Bliss’ appointment of Randy Thelen to the SmartZone Local Development Finance Authority for the remainder of a four- year term ending December 31, 2025, be confirmed.  3 CITY COMMISSION MARCH 15, 2022 91465 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. RESOLVED, that Mayor Bliss’ appointment of Jesse Bernal to the Community Relations Commission for the remainder of a three-year term ending January 6, 2025 be confirmed. 91466 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. RESOLVED, that the City Commission’s appointment of Reginald Howard to the Grand Rapids Police Civilian Appeals Board for the remainder of a two-year term ending May 2, 2022, be approved. 91467 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. RESOLVED, that Mayor Bliss’ appointment of Christopher Reader to the Local Officers Compensation Commission for the remainder of a seven- year term ending September 30, 2027, be confirmed. C. FISCAL COMMITTEE 91468 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. RESOLVED: 1. That the City of Grand Rapids will file an application to the Michigan SHPO for the CLG grant program in the amount of $1,000 for a scholarship for Rhonda Baker, Historic Preservation Specialist, to attend the NAPC Forum 2022 conference; and 2. That the City Commission authorizes acceptance of a grant award in the amount of $1,000.00 as reimbursement for expenses incurred for conference attendance; and 3. That the City Commission acknowledges that the CLG grant is an expense reimbursement program and shall authorize the City Planning Department to directly pay conference expenses on behalf of Rhonda Baker, Historic Preservation Specialist; and 4. That a grant agreement between the City of Grand Rapids and Michigan SHPO shall be approved, and the Mayor is authorized to execute said agreement and related documents upon approval as to form by the City Attorney; and 5. That the City Commission authorizes the Planning Director to sign the grant application and any additional grant documentation, and to take any additional administrative actions necessary to implement the resolution and agreement; and  MARCH 15, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 4 6. That the Historic Preservation Specialist shall be appointed as the Grant Project Manager who will oversee the grant management and administrative duties. 91469 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. RESOLVED: 1. That the City accepts a grant award in the amount of $40,000 from the Consumers Energy Foundation for the Community Collaboration on Climate Change (C4); and 2. That the period of performance is March 16, 2022, through December 31, 2022; and 3. That an agreement between the City and the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan be approved for an amount not to exceed Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000) for said period of performance; and 4. That the Mayor is authorized to execute said agreement and any amendments thereto in a form approved by the City Attorney. 91470 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. WHEREAS: 1. Grand Valley State University (“GVSU”) has made voluntary payments since 2014 for its residential property in Belknap Lookout Neighborhood (“GVSU’s Belknap Property”); and 2. The Neighbors of Belknap Lookout (“NOBL”) is the recognized neighborhood association for the Belknap Lookout Neighborhood (the “Neighborhood”); and 3. On February 9, 2016, the Grand Rapids City Commission adopted a resolution (proceeding number 85392) approving an Initial Memorandum of Understanding (IMOU) between GVSU and the City. The IMOU set forth the relationship between GVSU and the City and included a provision regarding a voluntary Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) by GVSU for property it owns in the NOBL neighborhood; and 4. The amount of the voluntary Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) by GVSU for 2020 is $ $14,666.03; and 5. The IMOU states “The City will use the portion of the PILOT it distributes to itself for improvements in the Belknap Lookout Neighborhood”.  5 CITY COMMISSION MARCH 15, 2022 RESOLVED: 1. That the City Commission authorizes the payment of $14,666.03 to NOBL according to the IMOU dated February 9, 2016, for the projects approved by the NOBL/GVSU/City Work Group. 2. The Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to issue payments consistent with this resolution. 91471 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. RESOLVED: 1. That the City Commission authorizes an Agreement with First Responder Institute, Inc. (FRI) to conduct the Firefighter Challenge which includes, but is not limited to, providing the necessary competition equipment and professional supervisors to adequately carry out the event in an amount not to exceed $26,000.00; and 2. That the period of performance is from July 29, 2022 to July 31, 2022; and 3. That the Mayor is authorized to execute said Agreement upon approval as to form by the City Attorney; and 4. That the Comptroller is authorized and directed to pay invoices pursuant to the terms of said Agreement. 91472 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. RESOLVED: That the City of Grand Rapids is hereby authorized to pay Grand Valley State University in the amount of $100,540 for the tuition, student fees, and uniforms for Recruit Class 22-02. 91473 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. WHEREAS, Grand Rapids Public Schools expended $23,315.00 for eligible capital equipment purchases for the operation of the Educational portion of Public, Educational and Governmental (PEG) access channels or production of programming for these channels; and WHEREAS, appropriated funds for this expenditure have been already received by the City; therefore RESOLVED: That the City of Grand Rapids Comptroller is authorized to reimburse Grand Rapids Public Schools for eligible capital equipment purchases for the  MARCH 15, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 6 operation of the Public, Educational and Governmental (PEG) access channels or production of programming for these channels, in the amount of $23,315.00, distributed as follows: Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) $23,315.00 TOTAL: $23,315.00 91474 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. RESOLVED that the City will enter into an agreement with the Martin Luther King Park Neighborhood Association for the purpose of resident outreach, organizing and community building activities, in an amount not to exceed $30,000, and that the Mayor is authorized to execute a contract in a form to be approved by the City Attorney. 91475 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. RESOLVED: 1. That an agreement between the City of Grand Rapids and Wilderness Inquiry for a Canoemobile event to be held May 17-21, 2022 be approved; and 2. That the total cost of the Canoemobile experience is not-to-exceed $10,550, of which will be paid from the parks operating fund 2080-751-5000-8010; and 3. That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute said agreement and related documents upon approval as to form by the City Attorney. 91476 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. WHEREAS the Environmental Services Department needs to service two aeration blowers at the Water Resource Recovery Facility; therefore RESOLVED that the Comptroller is authorized to make payment to Howden Roots, LLC in an amount not-to-exceed $28,244 from account 5900- 527-3000-8010. 91477 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. WHEREAS: 1. It is necessary to supplement the project budget for Reconstruction of Jackson Street from Valley Avenue to Garfield Avenue and Jackson Street from Lane Avenue to Jackson Place by transferring previously approved budget amounts of $57,630 from the Water System and Sewer System  7 CITY COMMISSION MARCH 15, 2022 Funds Infrastructure Investment Project accounts; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the aforesaid Budget Substitution in the amount of $57,630 for Reconstruction of Jackson Street from Valley Avenue to Garfield Avenue and Jackson Street from Lane Avenue to Jackson Place be approved and the Budget Office is authorized to execute the transfer on behalf of the City. 91478 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. WHEREAS: 1. The Grand Rapids City Commission hereby determines that The Preserve at Stonebrook III 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; and 2. The Grand Rapids City Commission has previously approved a conditional property tax exemption for The Preserve at Stonebrook III project; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That City Commission Proceeding No. 90770 of May 11, 2021 is hereby rescinded; and 2. 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 FLT Stonebrook Limited Dividend Housing Association, LLC and its successors and assigns, for the following parcel of property: Commencing at the Northwest corner of the East 1/2 of said Northwest 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 24 minutes East 2208.82 feet along the West line of the East 1/2 of said Northwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 36 minutes East 40.00 feet; thence Easterly 12.74 feet along the Northerly line of Mason Street on a 42.82 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears North 71 degrees37 minutes46 seconds East 12.70 feet; thence North 63 degrees 06 minutes 18 seconds East 537.44 feet along said Northerly line to the Place of Beginning of this description; thence North 00 degrees 24 minutes West 320.14 feet; thence North 64 degrees 48  MARCH 15, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 8 minutes East 73.60 feet; thence Easterly 327.55 feet along an 1819.30 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears North 69 degrees 57 minutes 28 seconds East 327.11 feet; thence North 00 degrees 24 minutes West 187.02 feet; thence North 89 degrees 36 minutes East 365.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 24 minutes West 355.00 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes East 38.37 feet; thence South 89 degrees 55 minutes 45 seconds East 327.27 feet parallel with the North line of said Northeast 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 23 minutes 10 seconds East 735.70 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of said Northeast 1/4 to a point on the Northerly line of Mason Street; thence South 89 degrees 36 minutes West 201.72 feet along said Northerly line; thence Westerly 218.63 feet along said Northerly line on a 799.30 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears South 81 degrees 45 minutes 51 seconds West 217.95 feet; thence South 73 degrees 55 minutes 42 seconds West 405.62 feet along said Northerly line; thence Westerly 219.34 feet along said Northerly line on 1161.15 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears South 68 degrees 31 minutes West 219.02 feet; thence South 63 degrees 06 minutes 18 seconds West 103.7 feet along said Northerly line to the place of beginning. Less that portion of subject property deeded to the city of Grand Rapids in Liber 4202, page 1331. Permanent Parcel Number: 41-14-21-126-014 Commonly known as: 1949 Mason St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 for a term not to exceed eleven (11) 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 FLT Stonebrook 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 3. 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  9 CITY COMMISSION MARCH 15, 2022 service charge shall revert to four percent (4%) of Annual Shelter Rent; and 4. 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 5. 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. 91479 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. WHEREAS, the Grand Rapids City Commission hereby determines that the Uptown Village Apartments 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 Uptown Village Limited Dividend Housing Association Limited Partnership and its successors and assigns, for the following parcels of property: Parcel 1 411432108001 UNIT 1 UPTOWN COMMERCIAL CONDOMINIUMS KENT COUNTY CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PLAN NO. 846 INSTRUMENT NO. 20060808-0088310 SPLIT ON 10/27/2006 FROM 41-14-32-102-032, 41-14-32-102-009 Parcel Number: 41-14-32-108-001 Commonly known as 950 Wealthy Street, SE Parcel 2 411432102035 S 48.67 FT OF LOTS 1, 2, & 3 BLK 1 * FISHER'S ADDITION SPLIT ON 10/27/2006 WITH 41-14-32-102-009 INTO 41-14-32-  MARCH 15, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 10 108-001, 41-14-32-108-002; SPLIT ON 10/27/2006 FROM 41-14-32-102- 032, 41-14-32-102-009 Parcel Number: 41-14-32-102-035 Commonly known as 415 Diamond Avenue, SE Parcel 3 411432102036 LOTS 22, 23 & 24 BLK 1 * FISHER'S ADDITION SPLIT ON 01/10/2007 FROM 41-14-32-102-030, 41-14-32-102-031, 41-14-32-102- 013, 41-14-32-102-028, 41-14-32-102-029 Parcel Number: 41-14-32-102-036 Commonly known as 957 Sigsbee Street, SE for a term not to exceed fourteen (14) 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 Uptown Village Limited Dividend Housing Association Limited Partnership with the Michigan State Housing Development Authority as third party beneficiary under this contract, is effectuated by the adoption of this resolution; and 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. 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  11 CITY COMMISSION MARCH 15, 2022 August 1st a complete set of audited financial statements for each previous calendar year, as requested. 91480 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. WHEREAS: 1. On December 10, 2019, The Economic Development Corporation of the City of Grand Rapids (the “EDC” or "Issuer") issued its Senior Community Revenue Bonds (Clark Retirement Community, Inc.), Series 2019 (the "Series 2019 Bonds") in the aggregate principal amount of $70,155,000 and loaned the proceeds thereof to Clark Retirement Community, Inc. and Clark Retirement Community Foundation (collectively, the “Borrower”) under the terms of a Loan Agreement dated as of December 1, 2019 (the “Loan Agreement”) between the Issuer and the Borrowers; and 2. The Borrower has completed the Project and the plan of finance contemplated by the Loan Agreement and determined that there are approximately $2,750,000 of unspent Series 2019 Bond proceeds (the “Unspent 2019 Bond Proceeds”); and 3. The Borrower has identified additional capital expenditures at its retirement community located at 1551 Franklin St. SE, City of Grand Rapids, Michigan (“Clark Retirement at Franklin Community”) and 2499 Forest Hill Ave SE, City of Kentwood, Michigan (“Clark Retirement at Keller Lake Community”) which it desires to finance with the Unspent 2019 Proceeds (the “Project Additions”); and 4. Dickinson Wright PLLC, Bond Counsel to the Issuer, has advised the EDC that Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code requires that the City of Grand Rapids approve the use of the Unspent 2019 Bond Proceeds to finance Project Additions for the Clark Retirement at Franklin Community following a public hearing; and 5. On February 23, 2022 the EDC adopted a resolution approving the Projects Additions and requesting that the City Commission of the City of Grand Rapids hold a public hearing in accordance with Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code regarding the use of the Unspent 2019 Bond Proceeds to finance Project Additions for the Clark Retirement at Franklin Community and following such hearing to adopt a resolution approving such use of the Unspent 2019 Bond Proceeds; therefore RESOLVED: 1. Pursuant to the request of EDC and in furtherance of the purposes of the EDC, the City shall meet on March 29, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., at which time it shall conduct a public hearing on the use of the Unspent 2019 Bond  MARCH 15, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 12 Proceeds to finance Project Additions for the Clark Retirement at Franklin Community; and 2. The Clerk be and is hereby directed to give notice of such public hearing by posting a notice thereof on the City’s website or publishing a notice thereof in a newspaper of general circulation in the City, which notice in either case shall be published or posted at least seven (7) full days prior to the date set for the hearing; and 3. The notice shall be in substantially the form set forth in Exhibit A hereto; and 4. The City Commission does hereby determine that the foregoing form of notice and the manner of posting or publication is adequate notice to the citizens of the City of Grand Rapids and is well calculated to inform them of the intention of the City to hold a public hearing and the purpose of the public hearing; and 5. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby are rescinded. 91481 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. RESOLVED, that the City Treasurer be authorized to have the Kent County Treasurers Association file proceedings and take such court action as shall be necessary to strike from the City and Schools and County tax rolls uncollectible personal property taxes for the year 2016. FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is authorized to execute the waiver for the notice of the hearing and the entry of the judgment on the petition to strike the 2016 personal property taxes from the City and Schools and County tax rolls in a form approved by the City Attorney. STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF KENT ______________________________________________ IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF THE TREASURER OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS TO File No. 22-___________ STRIKE THE 2016 PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES FROM THE ROLLS WAIVER AND CONSENT NOW COMES Joel Hondorp, City Clerk for the City of Grand Rapids, and acknowledges receipt of Exhibit A and the statement of attempts to collect the 2016 personal property taxes and consents to the relief requested by the  13 CITY COMMISSION MARCH 15, 2022 petitioner and voluntarily waives notice of the hearing and of the entry of judgment on the petition. Dated_______________, 2022 ______________________________ Joel Hondorp, City Clerk City of Grand Rapids As Treasurer of the City of Grand Rapids, I and my staff have exercised due diligence in an effort to collect the personal property taxes listed in Exhibit A. These efforts have included, as applicable, placing phone calls to the persons and/or businesses, sending out past due notices, making personal visits, pursing collection in bankruptcy court, filing collection actions in small claims court, and/or sale of the personal property. To the best of my knowledge and information, the personal property taxes shown in Exhibit A are and remain uncollectible, except for cases where judgments are being pursued or equipment is located. Very truly yours, GRAND RAPIDS CITY TREASURER’S OFFICE John M. Globensky City Treasurer 91482 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. 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. Overhead Door Co. of GR Contract extension for a one-year term contract with two, one-year renewal options for “as-needed” maintenance, repair, and replacement services for overhead doors for Citywide departmental use from Overhead Door Company of GR for an annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $106,000.00; the estimated three-year total amount is $318,000.00. 2. Azteca Systems LLC Contract extension for a one-year term contract with two, one-year renewal options for continued O.E.M. (Original Equipment Manufacturer) maintenance and support of Azteca Cityworks software from Azteca Systems LLC for the annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $110,775.00. Future contract renewals for continued annual support will be executed at  MARCH 15, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 14 the current pricing received from Azteca; the estimated three-year total amount is $332,325.00. 3. Accela Inc. Contract extension for a one-year term contract with two, one-year renewal options for continued O.E.M. (Original Equipment Manufacturer) maintenance and support of Accela software from Accela Inc. for the first- year annual amount of $76,839.26. Future contract renewals will be executed at the pricing received from Accela for each renewal period; the estimated three-year total amount is $230,517.78. 4. Progressive Window Cleaning West Michigan Window Washing One-year term contracts with two, one-year renewal options for interior and exterior window washing services for Water (Administration Building) from Progressive Window Cleaning (dba Modern Window Cleaning) for an annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $4,000.00 (estimated three-year total amount of $12,000.00); and for Facilities Management, Water (Coldbrook/Lake Michigan Filtration Plant), Fire Department, and Mobile GR from West Michigan Window Washing, LLC (dba Squeegee Squad) for an annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $155,000.00 (estimated three-year total amount of $465,000.00). 5. The Toledo Ticket Company One-year term contract with two, one-year renewal options for the “as- needed” purchase and delivery of spitter tickets for use at various parking facilities for Mobile GR from The Toledo Ticket Company for an annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $20,000.00; the estimated three-year total amount is $60,000.00. 6. Presidio Holdings Inc. One-time service to provide various cyber security risk assessments for the Technology and Change Management Department from Presidio Holdings Inc. for the “not-to-exceed” amount of $29,400.00. 7. Michigan Pavement Markings PK Contracting, Inc. Increases to the authorized annual contract amounts for the second and third year for each vendor as follows: Vendor Annual Amount Michigan Pavement Markings $350,000.00 P.K. Contracting $450,000.00 The estimated two-year total amount for both contracts is now $1,600,000.00; it is expected that the contract amounts may be adjusted based on actual usage but will not exceed the total “not-to-exceed” annual amount approved.  15 CITY COMMISSION MARCH 15, 2022 8. Eganix, Inc. One-year term contract with two, one-year renewal options for the purchase and delivery of various “as-needed” Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) Eganix biological grease control products for the Environmental Services Department from Eganix, Inc. for the “not-to- exceed” annual amount of $130,000.00; the estimated three-year total amount is $390,000.00. 9. Just FOIA One-year contract with two, one-year renewal options fora FOIA software solution for the City Attorney’s Office and the Police Department from JustFOIA for the first-year annual amount of $19,293.00 (which includes implementation and licensing costs); licensing costs for year two will be $15,907.13, and year three will be $16,223.46. The estimated three-year total amount is $51,433.59. 10. R and T of West Michigan One-year term contract with two, one-year renewal options for “as-needed” machining and fabricating services for the Water Department for the “not- to-exceed” annual amount of $50,000.00; the estimated three-year total amount is $150,000.00. 11. PLM Lake and Management Corp. One-year contract for aquatic weed and algae control services for the 2022 season for the Parks & Recreation Department from PLM Lake & Land Management Corporation for a “not-to-exceed” amount of $30,000.00. 12. BVB Process Automation & Controls, Inc. Perceptive Controls One-year term contracts with two, one-year renewal options for “as- needed” supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) programming services, as well as on-site support utilizing integrated Wonderware System Platform and Rockwell PLC (programmable logic controllers) hardware and software, for the Environmental Services Department from BVB Process Automation and Controls for an annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $25,000.00; and from Perceptive Controls for an annual “not-to- exceed” amount of $25,000.00. The total annual “not-to-exceed” amount for both contracts is $50,000.00; the estimated three-year total amount is $150,000.00. The individual contract amounts by vendor may be adjusted based on actual usage but will not exceed the “not-to-exceed” amount approved. 13. DHE Plumbing & Mechanical B&V Mechanical, Inc One-year term contracts with two, one-year renewal options for “as- needed” testing, inspection, and repair services of backflow preventers and pressure vacuum breakers, and general plumbing services for the Facilities  MARCH 15, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 16 Management, Parks & Recreation, Fire, Parking Services, Mobile GR, Water and Environmental Services departments from B&V Mechanical for an annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $60,000.00; and from DHE Plumbing & Mechanical for an annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $25,000.00. The total annual “not-to-exceed” amount for both contracts is $85,000.00; the estimated three-year total amount is $255,000.00. The individual contract amounts by vendor may be adjusted based on actual usage but will not exceed the “not-to-exceed” amount approved. 14. Miller Consultations & Elections, Inc. Lease of Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) Dominion voting system software and hardware for the 2022 election cycle for Clerk’s Office from Miller Consultations & Elections, Inc. (dba Election Source) for a “not- to-exceed” amount of $125,400.00. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to proceed with awards to the following vendors: 15. J&H Oil Company Extension of the cooperative agreement through the Kent County Road Commission (KCRC) for the purchase and delivery of various gas and diesel fuels for Citywide use for an additional three-year term from J&H Oil Company for the annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $3,200,000.00. 16. Emergency Technologies Purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) public safety vehicle LED lightbars, controllers, remote nodes, flashers, sirens, and related components for the Police Department from Emergency Technologies (dba Soundoff Signal) for the total amount of $15,810.40. 17. Strengthio Fitness Purchase, delivery, and annual maintenance of exercise equipment and the trade-in of 11 treadmills for the Fire Department from Strengthio Fitness for $97,680.00, less $9,900.00 trade-in credit for existing equipment, for a net amount of $87,780.00. 18. Various One-year term contracts, with two one-year renewal options for the “as- needed” purchase of food, beverages, disposable products, and various golf equipment for Parks - Indian Trails Golf Course as follows:  17 CITY COMMISSION MARCH 15, 2022 Vendor NTE Annual Alliance Beverage Beer/Wine $25,000.00 Don Lee / West Side Beer Beer/Wine $12,000.00 Bridgestone Golf Equipment - Pro-shop $7,000.00 Srixon Golf Equipment - Pro-shop $30,000.00 Gordon Food Service Food/Disposables $18,000.00 Sysco Food/Disposables $ 8,000.00 Coca Cola Beverages $10,000.00 Pepsi Beverages $10,000.00 The total annual “not-to-exceed” amount requested for all contracts is $120,000.00; the estimated three-year total annual “not-to-exceed” amount is $360,000.00. The individual contract amounts by vendor are expected to be adjusted based on need and use but will not exceed the aggregate total approved. 19. Miovision Technologies Purchase of four Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) Miovision Scout Video Collection units for Mobile GR from Miovision Technologies for the total amount of $16,410.00. 20. Franklin Holwerda Company Installation and mechanical services of two Aurora pumps at the Remembrance/3 Mile Lift Station for the Environmental Services Department from Franklin Holwerda Company for the total amount of $166,500.00. 21. West Michigan International Purchase and installation of an Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) remanufactured diesel engine for the Fleet Management Department from West Michigan International for the amount of $42,104.80. 22. Michigan Rescue Resources, LLC Purchase and delivery of Genesis power extractors and accessories for the Fire Department from Michigan Rescue Resources, LLC for the “not-to- exceed” amount of $242,286.00. 23. ReconRobotics Inc. Purchase of a Throwbot robot for the Police Department from ReconRobotics, Inc. for the “not-to-exceed” amount of $13,145.00 FURTHER RESOLVED that the following emergency purchases were approved by the City Manager through the amendment to Sec. 1.505 of Chapter 11 of the City Code, reviewed and approved by the City Commission on March 17, 2020, amended April 14, 2020:  MARCH 15, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 18 24. R.W. Mercer Company Removal and disposal of existing equipment and furnish and install new Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) Gilbarco-Gasboy fuel dispensing equipment for the Fleet Management Department from R.W. Mercer for the total amount of $163,462.00. D. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 91483 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. WHEREAS: 1. The proposed project is supported by the 2022 Parks and Recreation Strategic Master Plan, which is under review by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources; and 2. The Grand Rapids City Commission supports the submission of an application to the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund for access improvements to Plaster Creek Trail and Ken-O-Sha Park; now therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the City Commission hereby authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to submit a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources requesting $300,000 for improvements to Ken-O-Sha Park and Plaster Creek Trail, and to provide any additional information that may be required with respect to the project; and 2. That, contingent upon execution of a grant agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the City will provide matching funds of $413,100 (57%) toward the actual eligible total project cost not-to-exceed $713,100, with source of said funds to be Parks Millage; and 3. That the City will make these matching funds available during City fiscal years 2024 and 2025. 91484 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. WHEREAS: 1. The proposed project is supported by the 2022 Parks and Recreation Strategic Master Plan, which is under review by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources; and 2. The Grand Rapids City Commission supports the submission of an application to the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund for the construction of park space at 2149 32nd Street SE; now therefore  19 CITY COMMISSION MARCH 15, 2022 RESOLVED: 1. That the City Commission hereby authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to submit a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources requesting $300,000 for the construction of park space at 2149 32 nd Street SE, and to provide any additional information that may be required with respect to the project; and 2. That, contingent upon execution of a grant agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the City will provide matching funds of $174,800 (37%) toward the actual eligible total project cost not to exceed $474,800, with source of said funds to be Parks Millage; and 3. That the City will make these matching funds available during City fiscal years 2024 and 2025. 91485 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. WHEREAS: 1. The proposed project is supported by the 2022 Parks and Recreation Strategic Master Plan, which is under review by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources; and 2. The Grand Rapids City Commission supports the submission of an application to the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund for improvements to Belknap Park; now therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the City Commission hereby authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to submit a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources requesting $300,000 for improvements to Belknap Park, and to provide any additional information that may be required with respect to the project; and 2. That, contingent upon execution of a grant agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the City will provide matching funds of $172,500 (36%) toward the actual eligible total project cost not-to-exceed $472,500, with source of said funds to be Parks Millage; and 3. That the City will make these matching funds available during City fiscal years 2024 and 2025.  MARCH 15, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 20 91486 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. WHEREAS, the City of Grand Rapids Mobile GR Department has obtained federal grant funds for systemic safety improvements to pedestrian traffic signals at 40 intersections in the City of Grand Rapids; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the agreement between City of Grand Rapids and the Michigan Department of Transportation in connection with the aforesaid project is approved; and 2. That the Mayor is authorized to execute the aforesaid agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Rapids, after approval of same by the City Attorney; and 3. That expenditures are authorized in an amount not to exceed $30,618 to cover the local participating project construction costs; and 4. The expenditures are authorized in an amount not to exceed $37,145 to cover the federal non-participating costs; and 5. That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make payment, in amounts and to said payees, as the Mobile GR Director requests for payment in connection with the aforesaid project from the Vital Streets Capital Fund, 4090-519-9000, Major Program 22016. 91487 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. WHEREAS, it is necessary to approve a Construction Agreement and a Release of Easement for the construction of public storm sewer and water main facilities in connection with Water Main Relocation and Storm Sewer in Public Easement (NE) Bond Avenue (Vacated) and Improvements in Fairbanks Street (Spectrum Health – Center for Transformation and Innovation); therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the aforesaid Construction Agreement between the City of Grand Rapids and BHSH System (Developer), and a Release of Easement be approved and that, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute said Agreement and Release on behalf of the City. Release of Easement (Liber 2043 Page 718) BHSH System 100 Michigan Street, NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503  21 CITY COMMISSION MARCH 15, 2022 725 Bond Avenue NW, Parcel No. 41-13-24-432-019 Easement to be Released Description: AN EASEMENT RELEASE OVER PART OF PLAT OF THE VILLAGE OF KENT (COMMONLY CALLED KENT PLAT), A PART OF SECTION 24, TOWN 7 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS, KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 19 OF PLATS, PAGES 12 AND 13; MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 575 OF SAID KENT PLAT; THENCE S00°04'04"W 66.00 FEET; THENCE N89°58'30"W 220.00 FEET; THENCE N00°04'10"E 66.00 FEET; THENCE S89°58'30"E 220.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. (AREA RELEASED = 14,520 SQ. FT.) 2. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to record the aforesaid Release of Easement with the Kent County Register of Deeds. 91488 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. WHEREAS, it is necessary to approve a Construction Letter Agreement, and accept a Public Utilities Easement for the construction of public water main facilities in connection with Water Main in East Beltline Avenue from 700' North of Grand Ridge Drive to 250' South of Knapp Street (East Beltline Avenue Water Main Extension); therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the aforesaid Construction Letter Agreement between the City of Grand Rapids, and Grand Rapids Charter Township 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: Grand Rapids Charter Township $1.00 1836 East Beltline Avenue NE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525 1836 East Beltline Avenue NE, Parcel No. 41-14-14-101-016 Public Utilities Easement Description: An easement for Water Main located in part of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 14, Town 7 North, Range 11 West, Grand Rapids Township, Kent County, Michigan, said easement being described as: COMMENCING at the Northwest corner of said Section 14; thence South 01°40’34” West 1006.09 feet along the West line of said section; thence  MARCH 15, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 22 South 88°19’26” East 167.00 feet perpendicular to said section line to the PLACE OF BEGINNING of said easement; thence South 88°19’26” East 3.50 feet; thence South 01°40’34” West 25.00 feet parallel with said section line; thence North 88°19’26” West 3.50 feet; thence North 01°40’34” East 25.00 feet parallel with said section line to the place of beginning. 87.5 square feet 3. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to record the aforesaid Easement with the Kent County Register of Deeds. 91489 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. WHEREAS, bids were received on March 1, 2022 for the following project: Reconstruction of Garfield Avenue from Fulton Street to Second Street and Veto Street from Valley Avenue to Garfield Avenue and California Street from Valley Avenue to Garfield Avenue. (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) and Montgomery Excavating, LLC (Montgomery) submitted a bid of $2,595,988.36 for which the engineer’s estimate, prepared by Moore & Bruggink, Inc. (M&B) is $2,891,811.00; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the City of Grand Rapids tentatively awards the construction contract for the Project to Montgomery, contingent upon successful financial arrangements with the Michigan Finance Authority (MFA) through the State Revolving Fund Program. 2. That the bid of Montgomery be accepted and that, upon completion of financing with MFA and upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor is authorized to execute a contract with Montgomery in the amount of $2,595,988.36 for the Project on behalf of the City, which execution shall constitute the award of the contract. 3. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith shall be, and the same are, rescinded. 4. That total expenditures for the Project be authorized in an amount not to exceed $3,538,200 which includes the costs of the construction contract, previously authorized design phase services by M&B, construction phase services including inspection by M&B, public information program, Traffic Safety force account, administration, and contingencies. Said amount of $3,538,200 to be charged as follows: $2,028,560 to the applicable Vital  23 CITY COMMISSION MARCH 15, 2022 Streets Codes, $1,418,820 to the applicable Water System Codes and $90,820 to 5141-546-9000-9880-514118025. 5. 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. 6. That the City of Grand Rapids, pursuant to Section 1.150-2 of the Treasury Regulations promulgated pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, declares its intent to reimburse itself the costs of the Project and other related costs in an amount not to exceed $1,418,820 (Water System Fund) through the issuance of tax-exempt bonds. 7. That a copy of this resolution be available for inspection at the City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 300 Monroe Avenue N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. 91490 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. WHEREAS: 1. On February 11, 2020 (Proceeding No. 89594), the City awarded a contract to Lodestar Construction, Inc. (Lodestar) for the following project: Trench Repairs over Water and Sewer Lines, Curb Repair, Parking Lot Repair and Traffic Calming at Various Locations – Contract 2020-1 (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”); and 2. On February 9, 2021 (Proceeding No.90548) the City extended the contract to February 28, 2022 and increased expenditures; and 3. It is necessary to extend the contract to February 28, 2023; and 4. It is necessary to increase the scope of work and authorize expenditures for the aforesaid contract; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the scope of work for the contract with Lodestar Construction, Inc., be increased at a cost of $500,000 with total expenditures not-to-exceed $1,835,500 which includes the costs of the construction contract, testing and engineering/inspection/ administration. Said amount of $1,835,500 to be charged to the appropriate department budgets for which these repairs are needed; and 2. That the extension of the contract with Lodestar Construction, Inc. in connection with the aforesaid project for an additional period of time to February 28, 2023 at a five percent increase in unit prices is hereby approved; and  MARCH 15, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 24 3. That the City Engineer or his designee is hereby authorized to execute the necessary change order to the aforesaid contract with Lodestar Construction, Inc. 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. 91491 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. WHEREAS: 1. The City Commission believes it to be in the best interests of the public health, safety, and welfare to make improvements consisting of Reconstruction of Garfield Avenue from Fulton Street to Second Street, Veto Street from Valley Avenue to Garfield Avenue, and California Street from Valley Avenue to Garfield Avenue (hereinafter referred to as the "Project") and has determined that the Project constitutes a public purpose and a public use; and 2. The property interests hereinafter described are needed for the location, development, and construction of the Project; and 3. The needed property interests are legally described as follows subject to correction by survey: Miguels Construction LLC 1202 Bridge St. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Part of 1202 Bridge St. NW, Parcel No. 41-13-26-131-004 A Sidewalk and Utility Easement interest in the following described property: That part of Lot 1 of Park Side Plat, City of Grand Rapids, Section 26, Town 7 North, Range 12 West, Kent County, Michigan described as: COMMENCING at the North one-quarter corner of said Section 26; thence South 00°16’21” West 57.46 feet along the North- South one-quarter line of said section; thence North 89°43’39” West 49.74 feet perpendicular to said North-South one-quarter line to the Northeast corner of said Lot 1 and the PLACE OF BEGINNING; thence South 00°16’39” West 10.00 feet along the East line of said Lot 1 and the West right-of-way line of Garfield Avenue; thence North 56°32’45” West 10.94 feet; thence North 66°37’52” East 10.00 feet along the North line of said Lot 1 and the South right-of-way line of Bridge Street to the Place of Beginning. Containing 45.8 square feet, more or less. (hereinafter referred to as the "Property Interests"); and 4. That the City of Grand Rapids is a public corporation possessing the  25 CITY COMMISSION MARCH 15, 2022 authority, including, without limitation, that provided by the City Charter and the Home Rule Cities Act, Act No. 279 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1909, as amended, MCL 117.1 et. seq., to acquire such property interests by eminent domain; and 5. That the Uniform Condemnation Procedures Act, Act No. 87 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1980, as amended, MCL 213.51 et. seq., establishes certain procedures for the taking of property by eminent domain; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the location, development, installation, and construction of the Project are necessary to protect and enhance the public health, safety, and welfare and are within the scope of the powers of the City of Grand Rapids; and 2. That to complete the Project, it is necessary to acquire the Property Interests; and 3. That the City Engineer in consultation with the City Attorney is authorized and directed to take any and all steps necessary to acquire the Property Interests either by a negotiated acquisition or by eminent domain including, without limitation, establishing the amount of estimated just compensation; making of good faith written offers; executing, completing, filing and recording on behalf of the City settlement agreements, easements, permits, declarations of taking, and other documents; filing of one or more complaints; engaging appraisers or other experts; determining whether to reserve or waive rights to bring federal or state environmental cost recovery claims; undertaking litigation; and entering into agreements; and 4. That the City Engineer in consultation with the City Attorney shall establish the amounts of estimated just compensation and authorize payment to the appropriate parties of interest; and 5. That total expenditures be authorized in an amount not to exceed $15,000 for just compensation deposits, and legal/appraisal fees for acquisition of the aforesaid Property Interests; and 6. That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make payment(s) to such payee(s) and in such amounts as the City Engineer requests in a total amount not-to-exceed $15,000 in connection with acquisition of the aforesaid Property Interests; and 7. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions are, to the extent of any conflict with this resolution, rescinded.  MARCH 15, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 26 91492 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. WHEREAS: 1. The City proposes to extend the City's existing water main and construct the related residential domestic water connections to the Burger and Goodwood neighborhoods (the Project) in Cascade Township. 2. On June 15, 2021 (Proceeding No. 90891), the City approved a Grant Agreement with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy for a Consolidation and Contamination Risk Reduction (C2R2) grant. 3. The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority (Authority) has secured a grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) in the amount of $1,625,000 to support the Project. 4. It is necessary for the City to enter into the Grant Sharing Agreement with the Authority to allow for reimbursement of Project costs from grant funds received by the Authority; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the aforesaid Grant Sharing Agreement 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. 91493 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. WHEREAS: 1. On March 9, 2021 (Commission Proceeding No. 90612), the City approved and authorized total expenditures in the amount not-to-exceed $9,871,000 for the following project: Reconstruction of Market Avenue from Williams Street to Fulton Street and Fulton Street from the Grand River to Market Avenue – Relocation of Eastside Trunk Sewer (Contract No. 1) (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”); and 2. It is necessary to increase the scope of work and authorize expenditures for the aforesaid contract; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the total authorization be increased in an amount of $37,600 with total expenditures not to exceed $9,908,600 which includes the costs of the Construction Contract, Design Phase Services by Hubbell, Roth and Clark, Inc. (HRC), Administration, Contingencies and previously authorized  27 CITY COMMISSION MARCH 15, 2022 services. Said amount of $37,600 to be charged to the applicable DDA codes; and 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. 91494 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. WHEREAS, bids were received on February 24, 2022 for the following project: Landscaping and Irrigation at the Lake Michigan Filtration Plant (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) and Katerberg-Verhage Inc. (Katerberg) submitted a bid of $170,745 for which the engineer’s estimate, prepared by Progressive AE, Inc. (PAE), is $223,525; 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. 2. That total expenditures for the Project be authorized in an amount not-to- exceed $275,700 which includes the costs of the construction contract, previously authorized design phase services by PAE, construction phase services including inspection by PAE, administration, and contingencies. Said amount of $275,700 to be charged to the applicable codes currently defined as Code No. 5910-536-6510-8010. 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. 91495 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. WHEREAS, statements of qualification and proposals were received on February 18, 2022 for: Engineering Services in Connection with a Bridge Inspection Program at Various Locations and Other Bridge Related Consultant Services for the City of Grand Rapids, Michigan (hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”) and Scott Civil Engineering Company; DLZ Michigan, Inc.; Fleis & Vandenbrink Engineering, Inc.; Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc.; and ROWE Professional Services Company were selected as qualified firms; therefore  MARCH 15, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 28 RESOLVED: 1. That the City enter into Agreements with Scott Civil Engineering Company; DLZ Michigan, Inc.; Fleis & Vandenbrink Engineering, Inc.; Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc.; and ROWE Professional Services Company for Professional Engineering Services in connection with a Bridge Inspection Program at Various Locations and Other Bridge Related Consultant Services for periods of service through March 31, 2024 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 Scott Civil Engineering Company be authorized to provide professional engineering services for Bridge Inspection Program at Various Locations which includes continuing the bridge asset management program at an estimated cost of $26,330 with total expenditures not to exceed $30,900, which includes the costs of the professional engineering services, administration, and contingencies. Said amount of $30,900 to be charged to the applicable Vital Streets Fund Codes. 3. That Scott Civil Engineering Company; DLZ Michigan, Inc.; Fleis & Vandenbrink Engineering, Inc.; Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc.; and ROWE Professional Services Company be authorized to provide professional engineering services on an as-needed basis for Other Bridge Related Services which will be selected from the referenced 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. 4. That expenditures for the aforesaid services are hereby authorized in an estimated amount not to exceed $250,000 and are to be charged to the appropriate project budgets for which these services are required. 5. 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 Agreement. 91496 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. WHEREAS: 1. In 2007, the City of Grand Rapids entered into a Lease and Operations Agreement with the Grand Rapids Public Museum; and 2. The City of Grand Rapids has assisted with management services for Renovation Projects and the Museum via its City Engineering Department; and 3. The City of Grand Rapids wishes to enter into a Project Management Agreement with the Grand Rapids Public Museum.  29 CITY COMMISSION MARCH 15, 2022 RESOLVED: 1. That a Project Management Agreement between the City of Grand Rapids, and the Grand Rapids Public Museum is approved and that, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor is authorized to execute the aforesaid agreement on behalf of the City. 91497 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. RESOLVED: 1. That a public hearing be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 to obtain public comment on the effect of activities on the character of historic properties implemented with funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, including the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Emergency Solutions Grants, Lead Hazard Control Program, and the Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Program; and 2. That the Programmatic Agreements between the Michigan State Historic Preservation Officer and the City of Grand Rapids be available for review from March 25, 2022 through April 25, 2022 at www.grcd.info; and 3. That the City Clerk is directed to publish notice of said public hearing. 91498 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. RESOLVED: 1. That a public hearing be held on April 12, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. to obtain public comment on the: 1) draft FY 2023 Housing and Community Development Annual Action Plan, including funding recommendations for the FFY 2022 Community Development Block Grant, FFY 2022 HOME Investment Partnerships, FFY 2022 Emergency Solutions Grants, and the FFY 2021 Justice Assistance Grant programs, and 2) draft HOME Investment Partnerships – American Rescue Plan project allocations; and 2. That the draft FY 2023 Annual Action Plan and draft HOME Investment Partnerships – American Rescue Plan project allocations be available for review from March 25, 2022 through April 25, 2022 at www.grcd.info; and 3. That the City Clerk is directed to publish notice of said public hearing. 91499 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. WHEREAS: 1. The City Commission previously approved the Brownfield Plan (the "Plan")  MARCH 15, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 30 of the City of Grand Rapids Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (the "Authority") December 22, 1998, pursuant to the Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act, Act 381 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1996, as amended, MCL 125.2651 et seq.; and 2. The Authority has, pursuant to Act 381, approved and recommended an amendment of the Plan for the Jackson Entertainment, LLC Phase II Redevelopment Project (the "Project") identified therein (the "Amendment"); and 3. Before considering approval of the Amendment the City Commission must hold a public hearing in accordance with Act 381; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That a public hearing be held to consider the Amendment to the Plan of the Authority; and 2. That the public hearing be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Chambers on the 9th Floor of the City Hall, 300 Monroe Avenue NW, in the City; and 3. That the City Clerk give or cause to be given public notice of the hearing in accordance with Act 381; and 4. That, in accordance with the provisions of Act 381, the City Clerk give or cause to be given notice of the public hearing to each of the taxing jurisdictions that levy taxes on property included in the Project subject to capture under Act 381; and 5. That a copy of the Amendment be held in the Economic Development Office of the City located on the 9th Floor of City Hall, 300 Monroe Avenue NW, in the City for public examination and inspection; and 6. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith shall be and the same are hereby rescinded. 91500 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. 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 the City Hall, 300 Monroe Avenue NW, in the City of Grand Rapids, to consider the request of Full of Green Gold, LLC to establish a Commercial Redevelopment District for property located at 3 Lexington Avenue NW, as permitted by Public Act 255 of 1978, which application describing the district remains on file for inspection by the public in the Economic Development Department; and  31 CITY COMMISSION MARCH 15, 2022 2. That written notice be mailed to property owners within the proposed district and that the City Clerk shall publish said notice. 91501 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. RESOLVED: 1. That the application of Full of Green Gold, LLC for a Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate for property located at 3 Lexington Avenue NW, pursuant to PA 255 of 1978, shall remain on file for inspection by the public in the Economic Development Department; and 2. 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 the City Hall, 300 Monroe Avenue NW, in the City of Grand Rapids, to consider the request of Full of Green Gold, LLC to approve a Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate for property located at 3 Lexington Avenue NW, pursuant to P.A. 255 of 1978, 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; 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. E. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 91502 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. RESOLVED that the request from GR Tacos, LLC, for a new Class C liquor license to be located at 37 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, be approved. 91503 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. RESOLVED that the request from Eastern Kille Distillery for a new off- premise tasting room license to be located at 634 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, be approved. 91504 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. WHEREAS: 1. On June 11, 2013 (Resolution No. 82483), the City Commission established the Uptown Business Improvement District (BID) Special  MARCH 15, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 32 Assessment Roll No. 8692 as a one-year assessment on non-residential properties located within the district according to terms set forth in the Marketing and Development Plan (the “Plan”); and 2. On May 13, 2014 (Resolution No. 83475), the City Commission continued the Uptown Business Improvement District (BID) Special Assessment Roll No. 8692 for a second one-year term, according to terms set forth in the Plan; and 3. On April 28, 2015 (Resolution No. 84508), the City Commission again continued the Uptown Business Improvement District (BID) Special Assessment Roll No. 8706 for a third one-year term, according to terms set forth in the Plan; and 4. On April 26, 2016 (Resolution No. 85588), the City Commission again continued the Uptown Business Improvement District (BID) Special Assessment Roll No. 8716 for a fourth one-year term, according to terms set forth in the Plan; and 5. On March 26, 2017 (Resolution No. 86617), the City Commission again continued the Uptown Business Improvement District (BID) Special Assessment Roll No. 8722 for a fifth one-year term, according to terms set forth in the Plan; and 6. On March 6, 2018 (Resolution No. 87506), the City Commission again continued the Uptown Business Improvement District (BID) Special Assessment Roll No. 8730 for a sixth one-year term, according to terms set forth in the Plan; and 7. On March 26, 2019 (Resolution No. 88612), the City Commission again continued the Uptown Business Improvement District (BID) Special Assessment Roll No. 8738 for a seventh two-year term, according to terms set forth in the Plan; and 8. On March 23, 2021 (Resolution No. 90660), the City Commission again continued the Uptown Business Improvement District (BID) Special Assessment Roll No. 8758 for an eighth one-year term, according to terms set forth in the Plan; and 9. A Plan for the next three program years has been received and reviewed by the City; and 10. The City Commission held a public hearing on February 22, 2022 concerning the necessity to continue the special assessment for another three years; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the City Commission hereby declares and determines the Uptown Business Improvement District hereinafter described to be necessary, and  33 CITY COMMISSION MARCH 15, 2022 hereby orders that such part of the total estimated cost as is hereinafter provided in the Plan for the said Uptown Business Improvement District shall be defrayed by special assessment upon the property especially benefited from said Uptown Business Improvement District the character thereof being described and determined as follows: Special Assessment District No. 8766 Uptown Business Improvement District ;and 2. That the Assessment be based on 25,301.44 feet linear street curb frontage as proposed in the Plan; and 3. That the Assessment rate be established as follows: $5.62 per linear foot in FY2023; $5.79 per linear foot in FY2024; and $5.97 per linear foot for FY2025 for all assessable parcels located within the district with special exception for those owned and operated by not-for-profit organizations and registered as such, parcels with frontage on more than one assessed street, and certain corner lots which benefit from receiving services, in which cases a rate of $2.81 per linear foot in FY2023; $2.89 per linear foot in FY2024; and $2.99 per linear foot in FY2025 will be assessed for all or part of the street curb frontage as prescribed in the Plan; and 4. That the City Commission determines that the total estimated cost of said Uptown Business Improvement District, including all incidental expenses, the cost of which shall be spread and levied upon the property especially benefited, the amount of the total cost which shall be paid by the City, and certain of the lots and parcels of land constituting the Special Assessment District against which the cost of said public improvements shall be assessed, all to be estimated as follows based on property ownership at the time of adoption of this resolution: FY2023 FY2024 FY2025 Assessed Properties $110,774.73 $114,097.98 $117,520.92 Voluntary (Not for Profit) $7,766.65 $7,999.65 $8,239.64 Voluntary (Government) $9,013.81 $9,284.22 $9,562.75 Total Assessment $127,555.19 $131,381.85 $135,323.31 ; and 5. That there shall be transmitted to the City Assessor a certified copy of this resolution, and the City Manager shall transmit to the City Assessor such facts respecting said Uptown Business Improvement District that may be necessary to make a proper assessment, and the City Assessor is hereby ordered to prepare a special assessment roll for said Uptown Business Improvement District in the manner required by this resolution, 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 of Michigan; and  MARCH 15, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 34 6. That the payment of the City share of costs for those parcels is hereby authorized to be paid by each department controlling the assessed property; and 7. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith shall be and the same are hereby rescinded. 91505 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. 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 Union Suites on Coit Redevelopment Project (the “Project”) described therein (the “Amendment”); and 3. The City Commission has held a public hearing 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 Amendment in the form presented is approved; and 6. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith shall be and the same are hereby rescinded. 91506 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. RESOLVED: 1. That the attached ordinance amending sections of Article 2, Chapter 7, Title 1 of the Grand Rapids City Code, being the Police & Fire Retirement System, be published as part of the proceedings; and  35 CITY COMMISSION MARCH 15, 2022 2. That pursuant to Section 10(b) of Title V of the City Charter, the City Clerk shall publish the attached summary of said ordinance in a newspaper of general circulation in the City; and 3. That the proposed ordinance shall subsequently be considered for adoption on March 29, 2022. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS OF ARTICLE 2 OF CHAPTER 7, TITLE I OF THE GRAND RAPIDS CITY CODE RELATED TO THE POSITION OF DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF AND RETIREMENT BENEFIT MULTIPLIERS FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM ORDINANCE NO. 2022 - ___ THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS DO ORDAIN: Section 1. That Section 1.233(19.1) of Chapter 7 of Title I of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids be amended to read as follows: “(19.1) Non-Represented Member shall mean any member holding the position of Police Chief, Deputy Police Chief, Fire Chief, or Deputy Fire Chief.” Section 2. That Section 1.246 of Chapter 7 of Title I of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids be amended to read as follows: “Section 1.246 – Life Allowance Upon a member's retirement as provided in this Article, the member shall receive a life allowance equal to the applicable percent of final average salary in effect for the member at the time of employment termination (Benefit Multiplier), multiplied by the member's years of credited service to the nearest one-twelfth ( 1/12 ) year; provided, however, that no such life allowance shall be based upon a percentage of final average salary which exceeds the allowance cap for that member's covered group at the time of retirement as set forth below: BENEFIT MULTIPLIERS AND ALLOWANCE CAPS FOR MEMBER GROUPS COVERED BENEFIT ALLOWANCE DATE OF HIRE GROUP MULTIPLIER CAP Firefighters Prior to July 1, 1992 2.5% 100% -or- Prior to July 1, 1992 with up to 37 years of credited service if, on or before June 28, 2002 a 2.7% 100% decision to retire was made, effective on or before September 26, 2002 -or-  MARCH 15, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 36 Prior to July 1, 1992 with up to 35 years of 2.7% 94.5% credited service July 1, 1992 or after 2.7% 90% Police Officers Before March 9, 1995 2.7% 100% and Sergeants March 9, 1995 through June 30, 2001 2.7% 87.5% July 1, 2001 and after 2.7% 80% Police Prior to July 1, 2001 2.7% 100% Command July 1, 2001 or after 2.7% 80% Police Chief or Deputy Police At any time 2.7% 100% Chief For Firefighter retirements effective December 18, 2009 through December 31, 2009 and for Firefighter retirements effective on or after July 1, 2012: BENEFIT COVERED GROUP DATE OF HIRE ALLOWANCE CAP MULTIPLIER Firefighters Prior to July 1, 1992 2.5% 100% -or- Prior to July 1, 1992 2.8% 94.5% July 1, 1992 through January 9, 2012 2.8% 90% January 10, 2012 and after 2.0%* 90% * Firefighter members hired on or after January 10, 2012 will have a 2.0% multiplier for the first five (5) years of employment. Such members will have an option, between four and a half (4½) years and five (5) years of employment, to irrevocably elect to increase their own benefit multiplier to 2.2%, 2.4%, 2.6% or 2.8%, for all future credited service after the first five (5) years. The incremental cost for a higher multiplier will be calculated by the System's actuary following each experience study, or at least every five (5) years, and shall be added to the member contributions required under Section 1.258(4)(a) for the remainder of the member's employment. If no election is made by such member prior to his/her five-year employment anniversary date, then all credited service shall be calculated using a 2.0% multiplier. Members hired between January 10, 2012 and August 13, 2019 may irrevocably elect to increase their own benefit multiplier to 2.2%, 2.4% 2.6% or 2.8%, retroactive to no earlier than the member’s six-month anniversary date, or in any six-month increment from that date. Members hired after August 13, 2019 may make an irrevocable election, at any six-month interval prior to the member’s five-year anniversary date, but the election shall not be retroactive. The increased cost of the member’s  37 CITY COMMISSION MARCH 15, 2022 election shall be calculated by the actuary and paid by the member via an increased member contribution rate. For Police Officers and Sergeants, Police Command and Non-Represented member retirements on or after June 30, 2010: BENEFIT ALLOWANCE COVERED GROUP DATE OF HIRE MULTIPLIER CAP Police Officers and Sergeants Before March 9, 1995 2.8% 100% March 9, 1995 through 2.8% 87.5% June 30, 2001 July 1, 2001 through 2.8% 80% December 19, 2011 December 20, 2011 and 2.0%* 80% after Police Command Prior to July 1, 2001 2.8% 100% July 1, 2001 through 2.8% 80% December 19, 2011 December 20, 2011 and 2.0%** 80% after Police Chief or Deputy Police Any 2.8% 100% Chief Fire Chief or Deputy Fire Chief Any 2.8% 94.5% * Police Officers and Sergeants hired on or after December 20, 2011 will have a 2.0% multiplier for the first five (5) years of employment. Such members will have an option, between four (4) and five (5) years of employment, to irrevocably elect to increase their own benefit multiplier to 2.2%, 2.4%, 2.6% or 2.8%, for all future credited service after the first five (5) years. The incremental cost for a higher multiplier will be calculated by the System's actuary following each experience study, or at least every five (5) years, and shall be added to the member contributions required under Section 1.258(4)(b) for the remainder of the member's employment. If no election is made by such member prior to their five-year employment anniversary date, then all credited service shall be calculated using a 2.0% multiplier. Effective July 1, 2019, members hired between December 20, 2011 and August 31, 2019 will be afforded a one-time opportunity to irrevocably elect to increase their own benefit multiplier to 2.2%, 2.4%, 2.6% or 2.8%, retroactive to no earlier than the member’s six-month anniversary date, or in any six-month increment from that date. Prior elections may not be changed to a different multiplier. Members hired on or after September 1, 2019 must make an irrevocable multiplier election before their six-month anniversary date. If no election is made by such member prior to their six-month anniversary date, then all credited service shall be calculated using a 2.0% multiplier. The increased cost of the member’s election shall be  MARCH 15, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 38 calculated by the actuary and paid by the member via an increased member contribution rate. ** Police Command members hired on or after December 20, 2011 will have a 2.0% multiplier for the first five (5) years of employment. Such members will have an option, between four (4) and five (5) years of employment, to irrevocably elect to increase their own benefit multiplier to 2.2%, 2.4%, 2.6% or 2.8%, for all future credited service after the first five (5) years. The incremental cost for a higher multiplier will be calculated by the System's actuary following each experience study, or at least every five (5) years, and shall be added to the member contributions required under Section 1.258(4)(c) for the remainder of the member's employment. If no election is made by such member prior to their five-year employment anniversary date, then all credited service shall be calculated using a 2.0% multiplier. If a Police Command member is promoted into the unit from the Police Officers and Sergeants unit and has already elected a higher multiplier, or defaulted to a 2.0% multiplier for all service, then that election or default shall be applicable for service earned while in the Command unit as well. Life allowances for those former members who terminated service with the employer prior to July 1, 2001 and elected to take a deferred retirement, are subject to and limited by the provisions of Section 1.250.” 91507 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 120 of the Public Acts of 1961, as amended, the City Charter and Chapter 23 of the City Code, the City Manager has caused to be prepared a report containing a map and estimates for a proposed Special Assessment District, in connection with the following ongoing activities: SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 8768 DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT SERVICE ENHANCEMENTS which includes maintenance, beautification, public safety, events, marketing, communications, representation, administration, snowmelt operations and other operations within the Downtown Area above and beyond normal street maintenance costs and supplemental to routine city services. RESOLVED: 1. That the report of the City Manager shall be filed with the City Commission and the City Clerk and shall be available for public examination on the City Clerk’s website at grandrapidsmi.gov and also on the Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc. website at downtowngr.org. The public improvement shall be identified as “Special Assessment District No. 8768 Downtown Improvement District Service Enhancements.”  39 CITY COMMISSION MARCH 15, 2022 2. That a public hearing on the necessity for Special Assessment Roll No. 8768 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. 3. That a notice of the time, place and purpose of said hearing shall be published once on a newspaper of general circulation in the City not less than ten (10) days prior to the date of said hearing, and notice of said hearing shall be sent by first-class mail at least ten (10) days before the date of the hearing to each owner of property subject to assessment in the proposed Special Assessment District, as indicated by the records of the Assessor’s Office, to the address and person shown on the current tax assessment roll of the City. 4. That all resolutions or parts of resolution in conflict herewith shall be and the same are hereby rescinded. 91508 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi. RESOLVED: 1. That an operational grant agreement is accepted for the Participatory Budgeting Grand Rapids Grant (PBGRB) to provide support for the City’s mission to embed equity into our operations in the amount of One Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand dollars ($175,000); and 2. That the period of performance is from March 15, 2022, through June 30, 2023; and 3. That the Mayor is authorized to execute said Agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT 91509 Result: Adopted. Mover: Lenear. Supporter: Reppart. Yeas: Senita Lenear, Joseph D. Jones, Milinda Ysasi, Kurt Reppart Excused: Rosalynn Bliss, Nathaniel Moody Recused: Jon O’Connor RESOLVED that the request from Long Road Distillers, LLC, for a new off-premise tasting room license to be located at 959 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, be approved. PUBLIC HEARINGS 91510 Result: Referred to Committee of the Whole. Public hearing to consider establishing an Industrial Development District for Action Tooling, LLC at 3100 Ken-O-Sha Industrial Park Court SE.  MARCH 15, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 40 91511 Result: Referred to Committee of the Whole. Public hearing to consider an application for a 12-year Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate filed by Action Tooling, LLC for a $4.6 million project located at 3100 Ken-O-Sha Industrial Park Court SE. DOCUMENTS FILED 91512 Result: Received and Filed. AdviseMI Memorandum of Understanding between Michigan College Access Network and T2C Studio: GR Center for College Success submitted for the public record. 91513 Result: Received and Filed. Agreement with Integra Realty Resources for 1025 Clancy Avenue NE submitted for the public record. 91514 Result: Received and Filed. Agreement with Integra Realty Resources for 250 Ionia Avenue SW submitted for the public record. 91515 Result: Received and Filed. Agreement with Integra Realty Resources for 111, 115 and 117 S. Division Avenue submitted for the public record. 91516 Result: Received and Filed. Hold Harmless Agreement between Michael Bregenzer and the Grand Rapids Police Department submitted for the public record. ADJOURNMENT Commission adjourned at 7:32 PM JOEL H. HONDORP City Clerk