City Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingGrand Rapids, MI · December 13, 2022
Minutes
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
City Commission
OF THE
CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN
Regular Session, December 13, 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 December 6, 2022 was
waived and said minutes were accepted as presented. Carried.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
92208 Result: Referred to Committee on Appointments.
Communication from Marilyn Mennetti regarding their resignation from the
Board of Review.
92209 Result: Received and Filed.
Communication received from Jacqueline Schmidt expressing concerns
regarding the spectrum project located at Cedar and Fuller.
92210 Result: Received and Filed.
Communication received from community leaders and residents requesting
action to address health and safety concerns in the community.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
92211 Result: Received and Filed.
Treasurer’s report for the period of November 22, 2022 through November 30,
2022.
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92212 Result: Received and Filed.
Comptroller’s report for the period of November 23, 2022 through November
29, 2022 in the amount of $3,720,392.49.
92213 Result: Received and Filed.
The City Clerk submitted the Mayor's 2023 Standing Committees and Other
Commissioner Appointments Report.
92214 Result: Received and Filed.
City Manager Report of Public Safety Committee Recommendation Regarding
Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) Staffing.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. CONSENT AGENDA
92215 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Reppart.
Adoption of the following items under the consent agenda.
B. COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS
92216 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Reppart.
RESOLVED, that the appointments listed below, for terms beginning
on the effective dates and ending on the term expiration dates indicated below,
be approved.
AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF WEST MICHIGAN
Appointing Effective Term and
Appointee Member Type
Authority Date Expiration
City Commissioner Member 1/1/2023 2-year term
Commission Knight ending
1/6/2025
BOARD OF REVIEW
Appointing Member Effective Term and
Appointee
Authority Type Date Expiration
Mayor Ronald Lemmon Member 2/1/2023 5-year term
ending
2/1/2028
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BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Appointing Member Effective Term and
Appointee
Authority Type Date Expiration
City Ryan Kilpatrick Member 1/1/2023 4-year term
Commission ending
1/4/2027
City James Lewis Member 1/1/2023 4-year term
Commission ending
1/4/2027
City Bruce McCoy Member 1/1/2023 4-year term
Commission ending
1/4/2027
City Lynn Rabaut Member 1/1/2023 4-year term
Commission ending
1/4/2027
CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND BOARD
Appointing Member Effective Term and
Appointee
Authority Type Date Expiration
City Eric Brown Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
Commission ending
1/5/2026
City Christopher Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
Commission Romero ending
1/5/2026
City Tabitha Williams Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
Commission ending
1/5/2026
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
Appointing Member Effective Term and
Appointee
Authority Type Date Expiration
Mayor Laurel Joseph Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
ending
1/5/2026
Mayor Susan Shannon Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
ending
1/5/2026
Mayor Adrienne Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
Wallace ending
1/5/2026
Mayor Aaron Jonker Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
ending
1/5/2026
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COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION
Appointing Member Effective Term and
Appointee
Authority Type Date Expiration
Mayor Concettina Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
Barile ending
1/5/2026
Mayor Justine Bryant Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
ending
1/5/2026
Mayor Douglas Van Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
Doren ending
1/5/2026
Mayor Darryll Vance Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
ending
1/5/2026
CONSTRUCTION CODE BOARD OF APPEALS
Appointing Member Effective Term and
Appointee
Authority Type Date Expiration
City Manager Eric Heyboer Master 1/1/2023 4-year term
Plumber ending
1/4/2027
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Appointing Member Effective Term and
Appointee
Authority Type Date Expiration
Mayor Luis Avila Member 1/1/2023 4-year term
ending
1/4/2027
Mayor Richard Winn Member 1/1/2023 4-year term
ending
1/4/2027
Mayor Alan Member 1/1/2023 4-year term
Vanderberg ending
1/4/2027
DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD
Appointing Member Effective Term and
Appointee
Authority Type Date Expiration
Mayor Michael Bishop Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
ending
12/31/2025
Mayor Michael Ellis Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
ending
12/31/2025
Mayor Ashley Ward Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
ending
12/31/2025
Mayor Elliot Talen Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
ending
12/31/2025
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ELECTRICAL BOARD OF EXAMINERS
Appointing Effective Term and
Appointee Member Type
Authority Date Expiration
City Manager Cynthia Member 1/1/2023 2-year term
Czarniecki- ending
Brown 1/6/2025
City Manager Joseph Halik Member 1/1/2023 2-year term
ending
1/6/2025
City Manager Edward Chief Electrical 1/1/2023 2-year term
Longstreet Inspector ending
1/6/2025
City Manager Daniel Radecki Representative 1/1/2023 2-year term
of a Utility ending
1/6/2025
GENERAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Appointing Member Effective Term and
Appointee
Authority Type Date Expiration
City Commissioner Employer 1/1/2022 1-year term
Commission Moody Trustee ending
12/31/2022
Mayor Michael Citizen 1/1/2023 4-year term
Hawkins Trustee ending
1/4/2027
GRAND RAPIDS HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Appointing Member Effective Term and
Appointee
Authority Type Date Expiration
Mayor Timothy Gloege Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
ending
1/5/2026
Mayor Gary Korreck Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
ending
1/5/2026
Mayor Thomas Logan Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
ending
1/5/2026
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Appointing Member Effective Term and
Appointee
Authority Type Date Expiration
City Anna Kindt Architect 1/1/2023 3-year term
Commission ending
1/5/2026
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HOUSING APPEALS BOARD
Appointing Effective Term and
Appointee Member Type
Authority Date Expiration
Mayor Michael Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
Scholten ending
1/5/2026
Mayor Matthew Van Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
Heulen ending
1/5/2026
Mayor Andrew Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
Claucherty ending
1/5/2026
INTERURBAN TRANSIT PARTNERSHIP BOARD
Appointing Effective Term and
Appointee Member Type
Authority Date Expiration
Mayor Mayor Bliss Member 1/1/2023 2-year term
ending
12/31/2024
Mayor Rick Baker Member 1/1/2023 2-year term
ending
12/31/2024
Mayor Tracie Member 1/1/2023 2-year term
Coffman ending
12/31/2024
Mayor Jack Hoffman Member 1/1/2023 2-year term
ending
12/31/2024
Mayor Andy Sanborn Member 1/1/2023 2-year term
ending
12/31/2024
KENT COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION GOVERNING BOARD
Appointing Member Effective Term and
Appointee
Authority Type Date Expiration
City Commissioner Mayor’s 1/1/2023 1-year term
Commission Ysasi Designee ending
1/1/2024
City Commissioner Member 1/1/2023 1-year term
Commission Perdue ending
1/1/2024
KENT HOSPITAL FINANCE AUTHORITY
Appointing Member Effective Term and
Appointee
Authority Type Date Expiration
City Raymond Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
Commission Reitsma ending
1/5/2026
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MICHIGAN STREET CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
Appointing Member Effective Term and
Appointee
Authority Type Date Expiration
Mayor Max Benedict Member 1/1/2023 4-year term
ending
12/31/2026
Mayor Thomas Dann Member 1/1/2023 4-year term
ending
12/31/2026
Mayor Christopher Member 1/1/2023 4-year term
Swank ending
12/31/2026
Mayor Commissioner Member 1/1/2023 4-year term
Knight ending
12/31/2026
MOBILE GR COMMISSION
Appointing Member Effective Term and
Appointee
Authority Type Date Expiration
Mayor Craig Clark Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
ending
1/5/2026
Mayor Josh Lunger Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
ending
1/5/2026
Mayor Kris Mathis Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
ending
1/5/2026
Mayor Richard Winn Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
ending
1/5/2026
Mayor Commissioner Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
Robbins ending
1/5/2026
NORTH QUARTER CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
Appointing Member Effective Term and
Appointee
Authority Type Date Expiration
Mayor Alan Hartline Member 1/1/2023 4-year term
ending
12/31/2026
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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Appointing Member Effective Term and
Appointee
Authority Type Date Expiration
City Stacy Bare Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
Commission ending
1/5/2026
City Megan Catcho Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
Commission ending
1/5/2026
City Max Gibbs Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
Commission ending
1/5/2026
City Sam Moore Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
Commission ending
1/5/2026
POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Appointing Member Effective Term and
Appointee
Authority Type Date Expiration
City Commissioner Employer 1/1/2023 1-year term
Commission Moody Trustee ending
12/31/2023
Mayor Michael Citizen 1/1/2023 4-year term
Hawkins Trustee ending
1/4/2027
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Appointing Effective Term and
Appointee Member Type
Authority Date Expiration
Commissioner Christine Member 1/1/2023 1-year term
Moody Cameron ending
12/31/2023
Commissioner Edgar Kettle Member 1/1/2023 1-year term
O’Connor ending
12/31/2023
Commissioner Willie Member 1/1/2023 1-year term
Ysasi Gholston ending
12/31/2023
SOUTH DIVISION-GRANDVILLE AVENUE CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT
AUTHORITY BOARD
Appointing Member Effective Term and
Appointee
Authority Type Date Expiration
Mayor Fran Dalton Member 1/1/2023 4-year term
ending
12/31/2026
Mayor Mary Dengerink Member 1/1/2023 4-year term
ending
12/31/2026
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Mayor Leonard Van Member 1/1/2023 4-year term
Drunen ending
12/31/2026
Mayor Commissioner Member 1/1/2023 4-year term
Robbins ending
12/31/2026
STORM WATER OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
Appointing Member Effective Term and
Appointee
Authority Type Date Expiration
Mayor Carlos Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
Calderon ending
12/31/2025
Mayor Katie Doyen Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
ending
12/31/2025
Mayor Kenneth Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
Yonker ending
12/31/2025
Commissioner Kristine Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
Jones Bersche ending
12/31/2025
Commissioner Casey Kuperus Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
Lenear ending
12/31/2025
Commissioner Julie WIldschut Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
Moody ending
12/31/2025
Commissioner Randal Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
O’Connor Meyering ending
12/31/2025
Commissioner Roger Barr Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
Reppart ending
12/31/2025
Commissioner Elizabeth Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
Ysasi Hernandez ending
12/31/2025
TAX INCREMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
Appointing Effective Term and
Appointee Member Type
Authority Date Expiration
Mayor Richard Member 1/1/2023 4-year term
Winn ending
12/31/2026
UPTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Appointing Effective Term and
Appointee Member Type
Authority Date Expiration
Mayor Commissioner Member 1/1/2023 4-year term
Perdue ending
12/31/2026
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UPTOWN CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
Appointing Effective Term and
Appointee Member Type
Authority Date Expiration
Mayor Commissioner Member 1/1/2023 4-year term
Perdue ending
12/31/2026
URBAN AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE
Appointing Member Effective Term and
Appointee
Authority Type Date Expiration
Mayor Michelle Member 1/1/2023 2-year term
Holliday ending
12/31/2024
Mayor Jill Myer Member 1/1/2023 2-year term
ending
12/31/2024
Mayor Crystal Tunstall Member 1/1/2023 2-year term
ending
12/31/2024
Commissioner Robert Cloy Member 1/1/2023 2-year term
Moody ending
12/31/2024
Commissioner Carlos Calderon Member 1/1/2023 2-year term
Ysasi ending
12/31/2024
City Manager Connie Bohatch Member 1/1/2023 2-year term
ending
12/31/2024
City Manager Steve Krogman Member 1/1/2023 2-year term
ending
12/31/2024
City Manager Elizabeth Visser Member 1/1/2023 2-year term
ending
12/31/2024
URBAN FORESTRY COMMITTEE
Appointing Member Effective Term and
Appointee
Authority Type Date Expiration
Mayor Carl Johnson Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
ending
1/5/2026
Mayor William Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
Vassilakis ending
1/5/2026
City Manager Cindy Irving Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
ending
1/5/2026
Major Utility Megan Rydecki Member 1/1/2023 3-year term
ending
1/5/2026
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WASTE-TO-ENERGY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointing Member Effective Term and
Appointee
Authority Type Date Expiration
City Mayor Bliss Member 1/1/2023 1-year term
Commission ending
1/1/2024
City James Hurt Member 1/1/2023 1-year term
Commission ending
1/1/2024
WEST MICHIGAN REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
Appointing Member Effective Term and
Appointee
Authority Type Date Expiration
Mayor Commissioner Member 1/1/2023 1-year term
Lisa Knight ending
12/31/2023
Mayor Kristin Member 1/1/2023 1-year term
Turkelson ending
12/31/2023
C. FISCAL COMMITTEE
92217 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Reppart.
WHEREAS:
1. The existing Knapp’s Corner Drain Drainage District pond is not sufficient
to handle the existing runoff from the district; and
2. Proposed improvements have been identified to handle the drainage from
the district; and
3. Funding for final design can be provided by transferring previously
approved budget amounts of $300,000 from Capital Improvement Fund
(Stormwater) Project accounts; therefore
RESOLVED:
That the aforesaid Budget Substitution in the amount of $300,000 for Final
Design of the Knapp's Corner Drain Drainage District Improvements Project be
approved and the Budget Office is authorized to execute the transfer on behalf
of the City.
92218 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Reppart.
RESOLVED that:
1. The City is authorized to enter into a one-year contract extension for health
insurance administrative services between the City of Grand Rapids and
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan; and
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2. The City is authorized to enter into a one-year contract extension for dental
insurance administrative services between the City of Grand Rapids and
Delta Dental of Michigan; and
3. The City shall pay Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan no more than
$1,108,113 in return for said services; and
4. The City shall pay Delta Dental of Michigan no more than $66,732 in return
for said services; and
5. The City upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor is
hereby authorized to execute the contracts.
92219 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Reppart.
RESOLVED:
1. That the City Commission hereby approves a three-year contract between
the City of Grand Rapids and Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management
Services to provide consulting services related to the City’s property and
casualty insurances for $50,000 for CY2023, $52,500 for CY2024, and
$55,000 for CY2025 totaling $157,500.
2. That the Mayor is authorized to execute said agreement upon approval as
to form by the City Attorney.
92220 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Reppart.
WHEREAS the City has collaborated with ArtPrize on delivery of the
annual ArtPrize event since 2009; and
WHEREAS the City has partnered as an Official Parking and Mobility
Sponsor with ArtPrize since 2012; and
WHEREAS the City, as a signatory partner to the new partnership
responsible for executing ArtPrize in 2023, has an interest in ensuring a timely
and effective transition to ArtPrize 2.0; therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That sponsorship of ArtPrize 2023 through a $50,000 Mobile GR
Sponsorship, investment of $100,000 of Special Events funds and $50,000
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of in-kind services from Mobile GR for the ArtPrize 2023 event is approved;
and
2. That payment to Downtown Grand Rapids Incorporated (fiduciary sponsor
for ArtPrize 2.0) is approved in the total amount of $150,000 with amounts
of $50,000 from Mobile GR 5140-546-1000-8800 and from Special Events
$100,000 from 1010-172-5500-8800.
92221 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Reppart.
WHEREAS, Drive Charities, Inc., of 40 Monroe Center, NW, Suite 11,
Grand Rapids, MI 49503, has applied to the Bureau of State Lottery for a
Bingo/Raffle License and, as part of the required licensing procedure, has
requested recognition as a local civic organization from the City Commission
pursuant to MCLA 432.103a(i)(ii); therefore
RESOLVED that the City Commission hereby finds that, to the best of
its knowledge, Drive Charities, Inc., exists as a non-profit local civic
organization which conducts a major portion of its activities within the City of
Grand Rapids and, therefore, hereby officially recognizes Drive Charities, Inc.
as a local civic organization pursuant to MCLA 432.103a(i)(ii).
92222 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Reppart.
WHEREAS:
1. On June 21, 2022 (Proceeding No. 91808), the City Commission approved
awarding a contract to Diversco Construction Company, Inc. and
authorizing expenditures in connection with the project Pressure Reducing
Valve Replacement in West Regulated and Alger Pressure Districts.
2. It is necessary to supplement the project budget for Pressure Reducing
Valve Replacement in West Regulated and Alger Pressure Districts by
transferring previously approved budget amounts of $924,400 from Water
System Fund Project accounts; therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That the aforesaid Budget Substitution in the amount of $924,400 for
Pressure Reducing Valve Replacement in West Regulated and Alger
Pressure Districts be approved, and the Budget Office is authorized to
execute the transfer on behalf of the City.
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92223 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Reppart.
WHEREAS:
1. On November 10, 2020 (Proceeding No. 90348), the City approved and
authorized the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding related to the
relocation of a portion of the Eastside Trunk Sewer; and
2. On March 9, 2021 (Proceeding No. 90612), the City awarded a contract
with Kamminga & Roodvoets, Inc. in connection with the Reconstruction of
Market Avenue from Williams Street to Fulton Street and Fulton Street from
the Grand River to Market Avenue (Contract No. 1) (hereinafter referred to
as the “Project”); and
3. On March 15, 2022 (Proceeding No. 91493), the City authorized an
increase in the amount of $37,600 to add a Rapid Flashing Beacon at
Weston Street and Market Avenue in connection with the Project; and
4. On September 6, 2022 (Proceeding No. 91990), the City approved an
increase to the contract and authorized additional expenditures in
connection with the Project; and
5. On October 4, 2022 (Proceeding No. 92035), the City approved an
increase to the contract and authorized additional expenditures in
connection with the Project; and
6. On October 18, 2022 (Proceeding No. 92079), the City approved an
increase to the contract and authorized additional expenditures in
connection with the Project; and
7. It is necessary to supplement the project budget for Reconstruction of
Market Avenue from Williams Street to Fulton Street and Fulton Street from
the Grand River to Market Avenue - Relocation of the Eastside Trunk
Sewer (Contract No. 1) by transferring previously approved budget
amounts of $294,757 from the Water System Fund Infrastructure
Investment Project account; therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That the aforesaid Budget Substitution in the amount of $294,757 for
Reconstruction of Market Avenue from Williams Street to Fulton Street and
Fulton Street from the Grand River to Market Avenue - Relocation of the
Eastside Trunk Sewer (Contract No. 1) be approved and the Budget Office
is authorized to execute the transfer on behalf of the City.
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92224 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Reppart.
WHEREAS:
1. On July 12, 2022 (Proceeding No. 91858), the City tentatively awarded a
contract to Groundhawg Excavating & Landscaping, LLC and authorized
expenditures in connection with the project Replacement of Lead Service
Lines at Various Locations - Contract 2022-2 (hereinafter referred to as the
“Project”); and
2. It is necessary to supplement the project budget for the Project by
transferring previously approved budget amounts of $280,100 from the
Water System Fund Infrastructure Investment Project account; therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That the aforesaid Budget Substitution in the amount of $280,100 for the
Project be approved and the Budget Office is authorized to execute the
transfer on behalf of the City.
92225 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Reppart.
WHEREAS:
1. On July 26, 2022 (Proceeding No. 91890), the City Commission approved
tentatively awarding a contract to Wyoming Excavators, Inc. and
authorizing expenditures in connection with the project Reconstruction of
Giddings Avenue from Burton Street to Boston Street.
2. It is necessary to supplement the project budget for Reconstruction of
Giddings Avenue from Burton Street to Boston Street by transferring
previously approved budget amounts of $344,950 from the Water System
Fund Infrastructure Investment Project account; therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That the aforesaid Budget Substitution in the amount of $344,950 for
Reconstruction of Giddings Avenue from Burton Street to Boston Street be
approved and the Budget Office is authorized to execute the transfer on
behalf of the City.
92226 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Reppart.
WHEREAS:
1. On August 9, 2022 (Proceeding No. 91932), the City Commission
approved tentatively awarding a contract to Schippers Excavating, Inc. and
authorizing expenditures in connection with the project Water Main and
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Water Service Replacement in Page Street, Lister Court, Plainfield Avenue
and Public Easement (NE) and Water Service Replacement in Carrier
Street.
2. It is necessary to supplement the project budget for Water Main and Water
Service Replacement in Page Street, Lister Court, Plainfield Avenue and
Public Easement (NE) and Water Service Replacement in Carrier Street by
transferring previously approved budget amounts of $194,400 from the
Water System Fund Infrastructure Investment Project account; therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That the aforesaid Budget Substitution in the amount of $194,400 for Water
Main and Water Service Replacement in Page Street, Lister Court,
Plainfield Avenue and Public Easement (NE) and Water Service
Replacement in Carrier Street be approved and the Budget Office is
authorized to execute the transfer on behalf of the City.
92227 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Reppart.
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. Fire Pros, LLC
One-year term contract with two, one-year renewal options for fire alarm
system maintenance for Facilities Management, Fire Department, Water
Administration, Lake Michigan Filtration Plant, Parks & Recreation and
Mobile GR/Parking Services from Fire Pros for the annual “not-to-exceed”
amount of $75,000.00; the estimated three-year total amount is
$225,000.00.
2. Rowley’s Wholesale
Lyden Oil Company
One-year term contracts with two, one-year renewal options for the “as-
needed” purchase of bulk and packaged lubricants and related items for
Fleet Management, Environmental Services, and the Lake Michigan
Filtration Plant from Lyden Oil Company for an annual “not-to-exceed”
amount of $200,000.00 (estimated three-year total $600,000.00); and from
Rowley’s Wholesale for an annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $75,000.00
(estimated three-year total of $225,000.00).
3. MacQueen Equipment, LLC
Increase to the annual “not-to-exceed” contract amount by $100,000.00, for
a new annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $250,000.00, for the seasonal
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rentals of Elgin Street sweepers on an “as-needed” basis for the Public
Services Department from MacQueen Equipment, LLC.
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to
proceed with awards to the following vendors:
4. Governmentjobs.com
Extension of the agreement for a new one-year term with two, one-year
renewal options for continued O.E.M. software subscription and support
services from Governmentjobs.com, Inc. (dba NeoGov) for the first-year
annual “not-to-exceed” amount of $122,003.65; renewal options for the
second and third years to be processed as per the costs received from
Governmentjobs.com, Inc.
D. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
92228 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Reppart.
RESOLVED that the request to grant RKM Fireworks Co. a Fireworks
Discharge Permit to be used in conjunction with the Griffins Hockey New
Year’s Eve event at the Van Andel Arena on December 31, 2022 is approved,
pending an inspection by the Fire Department.
92229 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Reppart.
WHEREAS:
1. The City of Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a Michigan municipal entity ("City").
2. The City acting by and through its legislative body, the City Commission,
recognizes that it is necessary and conducive for the public health to (1)
make improvements to and provide maintenance and extend the Knapp’s
Corner Drain, and (2) consolidate Leonard-Leffingwell Drain and
Leffingwell Drain as part of the Knapp’s Corner Chapter 20 Drain, as more
fully described on Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof (the
“Drain Project”), pursuant to Chapter 20 of Public Act 40 of Michigan, 1956,
as amended (“Drain Code”).
3. A portion of the lands to be benefited by the Drain Project are located
within the City.
4. The City recognizes that it will be subject to assessment to pay for a
percentage of the cost of the Drain Project.
RESOLVED:
1. That the City Commission authorizes and approves the filing of a petition
for the Drain Project in substantially the form attached as Exhibit A.
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2. That the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the
petition in substantially the form attached as Exhibit A and to approve such
changes in, and modifications to, the Petition consistent with this
Resolution that do not materially adversely affect the City and as approved
by the City Engineer and the City Attorney.
3. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith shall be and
the same are hereby rescinded.
92230 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Reppart.
WHEREAS:
1. The City of Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a Michigan municipal entity ("City");
and
2. The City acting by and through its legislative body, the City Commission,
recognizes that it is necessary and conducive for the public health to
conduct maintenance and improvements of the Lamberton Creek Drain,
located in Kent County, pursuant to Chapter 8 of Public Act 40 of 1956, as
amended; and
3. The City recognizes that it will be subject to an assessment at large to pay
for a percentage of the cost of the proposed maintenance and
improvements; therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That the City Commission authorizes and approves the filing of a petition
for the maintenance and improvement of the Lamberton Creek Drain.
2. That the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the
petition in substantially the form attached as Exhibit A and to approve such
changes in, and modifications to, the Petition consistent with this
Resolution that do not materially adversely affect the City and as approved
by the City Engineer and the City Attorney.
3. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith shall be and
the same are hereby rescinded.
92231 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Reppart.
WHEREAS:
1. The City Commission previously approved the Brownfield Plan (the "Plan")
of the City of Grand Rapids Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (the
"Authority") December 22, 1998, pursuant to the Brownfield
Redevelopment Financing Act, Act 381 of the Public Acts of Michigan of
1996, as amended, MCL 125.2651 et seq; and
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2. The Authority has pursuant to Act 381 approved and recommended an
amendment of the Plan for the 974 Front Avenue 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, January 10, 2023, at 2:00
p.m., on the 9th floor of City Hall at 300 Monroe Ave N.W., in the City of
Grand Rapids; and
3. 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
4. That a copy of the Amendment be held in the Economic Development
Office of the City located on the 9th Floor of City Hall, 300 Monroe Avenue,
N.W., in the City for public examination and inspection; and
5. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith shall be and
the same are hereby rescinded.
92232 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Reppart.
WHEREAS:
1. The City Commission previously approved the Brownfield Plan (the "Plan")
of the City of Grand Rapids Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (the
"Authority") December 22, 1998, pursuant to the Brownfield
Redevelopment Financing Act, Act 381 of the Public Acts of Michigan of
1996, as amended, MCL 125.2651 et seq; and
2. The Authority has pursuant to Act 381 approved and recommended an
amendment of the Plan for the 415 Sheldon Avenue 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
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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, January 24, 2023, at 7:00
p.m., in the City Commission Chambers on the 9th Floor of the City Hall,
300 Monroe Avenue, N.W., in the City; and
3. That the City Clerk give or cause to be given public notice of the hearing in
accordance with Act 381; and
4. That, in accordance with the provisions of Act 381, the City Clerk give or
cause to be given notice of the public hearing to each of the taxing
jurisdictions that levy taxes on property included in the Project subject to
capture under Act 381; and
5. That a copy of the Amendment be held in the Economic Development
Office of the City located on the 9th Floor of City Hall, 300 Monroe Avenue,
N.W., in the City for public examination and inspection; and
6. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith shall be and
the same are hereby rescinded.
92233 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Reppart.
RESOLVED:
1. That a public hearing be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, 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
415 Sheldon Avenue Neighborhood Enterprise Zone as a Neighborhood
Enterprise Zone to be located at the property identified as 415 Sheldon
Avenue SE (PPN 41-14-31-101-036); 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.
92234 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Reppart.
WHEREAS, it is necessary to accept a Public Utilities Easement in
connection with a future public water main in the City of Walker; therefore
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RESOLVED:
1. That the City accept a Public Utilities Easement for the future construction
and maintenance of public utilities from the following property owner, and
for the nominal considerations as noted, which were paid by the developer:
Phillip G. Schwallier and Judy A. Schwallier Trust $1.00
1185 9 Mile Road
Sparta, MI 49345
3410 4 Mile Road NW, Parcel No. 41-13-05-200-002
2. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to record the
aforesaid Easement with the Kent County Register of Deeds.
92235 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Reppart.
WHEREAS:
1. A request has been received from Corewell Health (f/k/a BHSH System
and Spectrum Health System) and Spectrum Health Continuing Care
and/or its successor in interest (the Petitioner), the owner(s) of all adjacent
property, for the vacation of Bond Avenue from 250 feet North of
Trowbridge Street to 842 feet North of Trowbridge Street described as:
Public Right-of-Way to be Vacated - Approximate Address 700 Bond Ave. NW
A portion of Bond Avenue located South of Newberry Street and North of
Trowbridge Street 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: Commencing at the intersection of the South right-of-way line of
Newberry Street and the East right-of-way line of Bond Avenue; thence
S00°04'04"W 224.37 feet along the said East right-of-way to the Point of
Beginning; thence continuing S00°04'04"W 275.68 feet along the said East
right-of-way of Bond Avenue to the North right-of-way line of Fairbanks
Street; thence continuing along said East right-of-way S00°08'01"W 316.07
feet; thence N89°59'51"W 65.64 feet along the extension of the North line
of Lot 351 of said Kent Plat to the Northeast corner of Lot 351 also being
the West right-of-way line of Bond Avenue; thence N00°04'04"E 591.82
feet along the said West right-of-way line of Bond Avenue to the Northeast
corner of Lot 576 of Kent Plat; thence S89°55'56"E 66.00 feet to the Point
of Beginning. Containing 38,951 square feet, more or less, subject to
corrections and/or adjustments by survey; and
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2. It is necessary to accept three Limited Public Access Easements in
connection with the aforesaid request; therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That all reports of all interested parties being favorable, the City
Commission consents to the aforesaid vacation of Bond Avenue from 250
feet North of Trowbridge Street to 842 North of Trowbridge Street subject
to the following conditions; and
2. That the Petitioner provides to the City utility easements for existing and
future utilities in a location to be approved by the City Engineer or
designee, or that the Petitioner pays for the relocation or abandonment of
said utilities if such relocation or abandonment is approved by the City. The
grade of the area encumbered by the easement and the grade of the
existing improvements located thereon shall not be changed without prior
written approval of the City. The Petitioner shall not place structures within
the easement area; and
3. That the Petitioner provides to Consumers Energy Company Michigan
Consolidated Gas Company, AT&T, and Comcast easements, as
necessary, for existing and future facilities or pays for the relocation of said
utilities in the area to be vacated in Bond Avenue from 250 feet North of
Trowbridge Street to 842 feet North of Trowbridge Street. Said easements
shall be subservient to the City of Grand Rapids' interests with respect to
the operation, use, maintenance, repair, replacement, improvement, or
enlargement of any existing City underground utilities; and
4. That the Petitioner causes to be completed an amended plat conforming to
State of Michigan requirements of the area affected by this vacation
request, the cost of which is estimated to be $2,500; and
5. That the Petitioner causes the northerly and southerly termini of the portion
of Bond Avenue that is to remain and the westerly terminus of Fairbanks
Street east of Bond Avenue that is to be vacated to be improved with
approved turn-around areas, the cost of which is estimated to be $7,500,
including inspection fees. Said improvement work shall include pavement
and pavement markings, shall comply with the City's Standard
Construction Specifications, shall be completed in accordance with plans
approved by the City Engineer or designee, and shall be constructed by a
contractor who is licensed for said work by the City. After completion, the
City shall inspect said work prior to its acceptance as a public
improvement; and
6. That the Petitioner deposits the amount of $15,000, which includes
inspection fees, to be held in escrow by the City. Said amount includes the
estimated costs outlined in Items 4 and 5, and an estimated cost of $5,000
for engineering administrative fees. The City shall hold said escrow
amount until such time as the amended plat requirement outlined in Item 4
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and all improvement work outlined in Item 5 have been completed. When
said amended plat has been completed and the improvement work has
been completed, inspected, and accepted by the City, any such monies
remaining in the escrow account will be returned to the Petitioner. The
inspection fees and the engineering administrative fees shall be charged to
the escrow account. If, after a reasonable length of time, the said
amended plat requirement outlined in Item 4 and/or improvement work
outlined in Item 5 have not been completed, the City may use the money
held in escrow to accomplish the same. If any additional costs are incurred
by the City in connection with the aforesaid amended plat requirement
outlined in Item 4 and/or improvement work outlined in Item 5, including
inspection fees and engineering administrative fees, which exceed the
escrow amount of $15,000, the Petitioner will be responsible to reimburse
the City for said costs; and
7. That consent be predicated on receipt of the escrow funds outlined in Item
6; and
8. That consent be predicated on Petitioner entering into an indemnity
agreement with the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney, in relation
to the Limited Public Access Easements; and
9. That the Petitioner shall deliver a recorded copy of the court judgment
regarding the aforesaid vacation of Bond Avenue from 250 feet North of
Trowbridge Street to 842 feet north of Trowbridge Street to the City
Attorney's office; and
10. That the City hereby accepts three Limited Public Access Easements from
the Petitioner, each for nominal consideration of One Dollar ($1.00 - total
$3.00); and
11. That the City shall decertify 592 feet from the City of Grand Rapids Act 51
report for 2022 to the State of Michigan in connection with the aforesaid
vacation of Bond Avenue from 250 feet North of Trowbridge Street to 842
feet North of Trowbridge Street; and
12. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to record this
resolution with the Kent County Register of Deeds.
92236 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Reppart.
WHEREAS:
1. A request has been received from Corewell Health (f/k/a BHSH System
and Spectrum Health System) and Spectrum Health Continuing Care, the
owner(s) of all adjacent properties, for the vacation of Bond Avenue from
250 feet North of Trowbridge Street to 842 feet North of Trowbridge Street;
and
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2. It is necessary to approve an agreement and to accept an easement in
connection with the aforesaid vacation of Bond Avenue from 250 feet North
of Trowbridge Street to 842 feet North of Trowbridge Street; therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That the City approves an agreement with Corewell Health (f/k/a BHSH
System and Spectrum Health System) and Spectrum Health Continuing
Care and/or its successor(s) in interest, and that contingent upon approval
by the City Attorney as to form, the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute
the aforesaid agreement on behalf of the City; and
2. That, contingent upon successful completion of the aforesaid street
vacation, the City accepts a Sidewalk Easement from the following
property owner for nominal consideration of One Dollar in a location to be
approved by the City Engineer or designee:
Corewell Health (f/k/a BHSH System and Spectrum Health System)
and Spectrum Health Continuing Care ($1.00)
and/or its successor(s) in interest
100 Michigan Street NE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503; and
3. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to record the
aforesaid easement with the Kent County Register of Deeds.
92237 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Reppart.
WHEREAS, it is necessary to approve a Construction Letter
Agreement, a Sanitary Sewer Financing Agreement, and a Water Main
Financing Agreement for the construction of public sanitary sewer and water
main facilities in connection with Sanitary Sewer Relocation and Water Main in
Bristol Avenue (Coopersville and Marne Railway Bridge Replacement;
therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That the aforesaid Construction Letter Agreement, Sanitary Sewer
Financing Agreement in an amount “not-to-exceed” $100,000, and Water
Main Financing Agreement in an amount “not-to-exceed” $130,000;
between the City of Grand Rapids (City) and the City of Walker be
approved and that, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute said Agreements on behalf
of the City.
92238 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Reppart.
WHEREAS, bids were received on November 29, 2022 for the
following project:
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Lagoon Improvements at the Lake Michigan Filtration Plant
(hereinafter referred to as the “Project”)
and EV Construction Co. (EV) submitted a bid of $545,216.88 for which the
engineer’s estimate, prepared by Fishbeck Thompson Carr & Huber
(Fishbeck), is $600,048.00; therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That the bid of EV 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” $704,500 which includes the costs of the construction contract,
previously authorized design phase services by Fishbeck, and construction
phase services. $704,500 to be charged to the applicable Water System
Fund 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.
E. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
92239 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Reppart.
WHEREAS:
1. Staff has evaluated the City-controlled property located at 1350 Cesar E.
Chavez Avenue SW (the “Property”) for disposition in accordance with City
Commission Policy 900-63; and
2. It has been determined that the disposition of the Property can achieve
various City and community stakeholder goals which will be best
accomplished by disposition according to the Request for Proposals (RFP)
method described in the City Commission Policy 900-63; and
3. An RFP has been prepared consistent with the Policy, and which outlines
the goals to be accomplished, the timeline for proposals to be received,
and the criteria to be used to evaluate proposals; therefore
RESOLVED that staff is authorized to proceed with issuance of the
RFP and evaluation of proposals received with a recommendation to be
presented to the City Commission following review.
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92240 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Reppart.
WHEREAS:
1. The Water/Sewer rate studies have been undertaken and completed for
the years 1976 through 2021; and
2. The 2022 Water/Sewer rate review has been completed using the same
general methodology as the 1976 through 2021 Water/Sewer rate studies,
as adjusted where appropriate for the uniform water and sanitary sewer
service agreements; therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That pursuant to Section 2.33 of Chapter 26 of the City Code, the following
City water rates, charges and fees will be as follows:
a. Front foot rate
Domestic $118
Commercial $180
b. Integrated water connection fees
i. Plan Review and Connection Fee (PRC)
1. Residential Users (three residential
units or less)
Meter Size PRC Fee
¾ inch or less $380
1 inch $390
1½ inch $390
2. All other Users (including residential of
more than 3 units, commercial,
industrial, governmental and religious)
Meter Size PRC Fee
¾ inch or less $725
1 inch $960
1½ inch $1,270
2 inch $1,750
3 inch $2,180
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4 inch $3,130
6 inch $4,400
ii. Meter Capacity Fee (MCC) (when water and
sanitary sewer connections are made at the
same time only one Meter Capacity Fee shall
be charged)
Meter Size MCC Fee
¾ inch or less $210
1 inch $300
1½ inch $750
2 inch $880
3 inch $1,650
4 inch At Cost
6 inch At Cost
Ultrasonic Meters
1-1/2” – 12” At Cost
iii. Fire Protection Review Fee
All Fire Service Sizes $750
iv. Commercial Plan Assessment Fee (for
instances where there is an established
connection or property has been previously
reviewed)
All Sizes $125
c. Commodity rates within the City of Grand Rapids
$2.31 per 100 cubic
Domestic
feet
$2.31 per 100 cubic
Commercial
feet
$2.31 per 100 cubic
Industrial
feet
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d. Monthly service charge within the City of Grand
Rapids
Size of Meter Charge
¾ inch or less $12.28
1 inch $18.93
1¼ inch $27.48
1½ inch $37.93
2 inches $64.53
3 inches $140.53
4 inches $246.93
6 inches or larger $550.93
e. Fire protection charge
Size of Pipe Monthly Quarterly
6 inches $21.35 $64.05
8 inches $37.88 $113.64
10 inches $59.35 $178.05
12 inches $85.41 $256.23
f. Water service pipe costs
50 ft. 60 ft. 66 ft. 80 ft. 100 ft.
R.O.W. R.O.W. R.O.W. R.O.W. R.O.W.
Cost for 1 inch Water Service $3,200 $3,600 $3,900 $4,500 $5,400
Cost for 1½ inch Water Service $4,500 $5,100 $5,500 $6,200 $7,300
Cost for 2 inches Water Service $5,000 $5,500 $5,900 $6,700 $7,800
g. Non-metered hydrant connection use fee (pool filling
per connection) - $100 refundable deposit + $75/week
h. Hydrant use permit (non-metered connection –
residential customers) - $50
i. Hydrant use permit fee (metered connection) - $300
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j. Metered hydrant connection use fee (per connection) -
City of Grand Rapids account holder and Non-account
holder - $500 refundable deposit + $25/week +
metered volume (commodity charges at City of Grand
Rapids rate)
k. Hydrant connection assistance requests - $100 service
fee
l. Hydrant flow test - $200
m. Tapping permits (all sizes) - $375
n. Meter service on/off requests (normal service hours
8am-7pm M-F)
Meter Size Fee
All Sizes $70
Inspections/repair scheduled on & off request (may also
$70
need meter install)
o. Meter replacement (non-system planned/scheduled
replacement) (In addition to meter installation fee)
Meter Size Fee
¾ inch or less $210
1 inch $300
1½ inch $750
2 inches $880
3 inches $1,650
4 inches or larger At cost
Ultrasonic Meters At cost
p. Final or actual meter reading - $60
q. Meter testing fee – paid by customer if meter is
accurate, no charge if meter is faulty (In addition to
Service On/Off Requests Fee)
Meter Size Fee
¾ inch or less $150
1 inch $150
1½ inch $200
2 inches $350
3 inches $500
4 inches or larger At cost
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Ultrasonic Meters At cost
r. Meter interface unit replacement - $170
s. Security deposit - $500
t. Street opening permit - $300
u. Water inspection permit (within City) - $85
v. Water inspection permit (outside City) - $100
w. Sanitary Service line inspection permit (within City) -
$85
x. Sanitary Service line inspection permit (outside City) -
$100
y. Storm Service line inspection permit (within City) - $85
z. Storm Service line inspection permit (outside City) -
$100
aa. Footing drain lateral inspection permit (within City) -
$85
bb. Footing drain lateral inspection permit (outside City) -
$100
cc. Sewer lateral service demolition/cap off inspection fee
(within City) - $85
dd. Sewer lateral service demolition/cap off inspection fee
(outside City) - $100
ee. Plumbing service re-inspection fee - $85
ff. Cross connection re-inspection fee - $75
gg. Irrigation Service Cut/Cap Administration fee - $70
hh. Delinquent Commercial Backflow Test fee (per device)
- $25
ii. Customer requested onsite service - $100
jj. Administrative/Research fee (review or processing of
account for non-payment, returned payment, shut-off,
posting of property, and/or backflow non-compliance.
Documentation creation for account of location
information, FOIA request may still be required) – $70
kk. Late payment penalty – 10% of net
ll. Missed appointment fee - $50
mm. Unauthorized operation, tampering, or removal of
any Water or Sanitary Sewer System owned or
maintained valve, asset, infrastructure, or equipment
(for example, but not limited to, valves, meters, meter
reading equipment, hydrants, and curb stops and box)
- $500 plus double commodity rate for estimated
volume and unbilled readiness to serve charges that
may apply plus doubling of penalties for each
subsequent infraction
nn. Unauthorized use or illegal connection to any Water or
Sanitary Sewer System owned pipe, property and/or
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private plumbing system served by the Water and/or
Sanitary Sewer System - $500 plus double commodity
rate for estimated volume and any unbilled readiness
to serve charges that may apply plus doubling of
penalties for each subsequent infraction
oo. Failure to return or return of damaged beyond repair /
repairable hydrant connection equipment – Cost +
10%
pp. Repair/replace damage to fire hydrant – Cost + 10%
qq. Permit infractions/violations – $100 plus double
commodity rate for estimated volume and any unbilled
readiness to serve charges that may apply plus
doubling of penalties for each subsequent infraction
rr. Returned check charge - $30
ss. Unauthorized service tap of Water or Sewer main -
$500 plus double commodity rate for estimated volume
and any unbilled readiness to serve charges that may
apply plus doubling of penalties for each subsequent
infraction
tt. Any cost recovery due to damaged caused or undue
oversight of any location, account, or infrastructure of
the Water and/or Sanitary Sewer System will be
charged in accordance with cost recovery
methodology for time and materials, including a 10%
administrative charge for processing – Cost + 10%
uu. Watermain oversizing rates
$30.17 per lineal
8 – 12 inches
foot
$57.40 per lineal
12 – 16 inches
foot
$87.57 per lineal
8 – 16 inches
foot
vv. Circuit breaker allocation
Individual Circuit Breaker (ICB) $210,446
City and Customer Community Circuit Breaker (CCCCB) $913,118
2. That Pursuant to Section 2.94 of Chapter 27 of the City Code, the following
City sewer rates, charges and fees will be as follows:
a. Front foot rate
Domestic $110
Commercial $175
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b. Integrated sewer connection fees (based on water
meter size)
i. Plan Review and Connection Fee (PRC)
1. Residential Users (three residential
units or less)
Meter Size PRC Fee
¾ inch or less $380
1 inch $390
1½ inch $390
2. All other Users (including residential of
more than 3 units, commercial,
industrial, governmental and religious)
Meter Size PRC Fee
¾ inch or less $725
1 inch $960
1½ inch $1,270
2 inch $1,750
3 inch $2,180
4 inch $3,130
6 inch $4,400
ii. Meter Capacity Fee (when water and sanitary
sewer connections are made at the same time
only one Meter Capacity Fee shall be charged
Meter Size MCC Fee
¾ inch or less $210
1 inch $300
1½ inch – T2 $750
2 inch – T2 $880
3 inch – T2 $1,650
4 inch – T2 At Cost
6 inch – T2 At Cost
Ultrasonic Meters
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1-1/2” – 12” At Cost
iii. Commercial Plan Assessment Fee (for
instances where there is an established
connection or property has been previously
reviewed)
All Sizes $125
c. Commodity rates within the City of Grand Rapids
$4.45 per 100 cubic
Domestic
feet
$4.45 per 100 cubic
Commercial
feet
$4.45 per 100 cubic
Industrial
feet
d. Monthly service charge within the City of Grand
Rapids
Size of Meter Charge
¾ inch or less $16.31
1 inch $26.23
1¼ inch $38.98
1½ inch $54.56
2 inches $94.23
3 inches $207.56
4 inches $366.23
6 inches or larger $819.56
e. Wastewater surcharges for industrial customers
BOD $0.446
TSS $0.655
Phos $4.758
NH3 $0.518
f. Concentrated waste credit
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BOD $0.101
Phos $2.191
NH3 $0.037
g. Significant industrial user discharge permit fee - $400
plus the surcharge analytical fees
h. Surcharge analytical fees
Metals
1 Metal $10.50/each
2 Metals $14.25 total
3 Metals $18.00 total
4 Metals $21.75 total
5 Metals $25.50 total
6 Metals $29.25 total
7 Metals $33.00 total
8 Metals $36.75 total
9 Metals $40.50 total
10 Metals $44.25 total
11 Metals $48.00 total
12 Metals $51.75 total
13 Metals $55.50 total
14 Metals $59.25 total
TSS $10.50/each
BOD $21/each
BOD 7 $21/each
COD $15.50/each
Total Phosphorus $10.50/each
pH $5.25/each
EPA 624.1 $46/each
EPA 625.2 $102/each
BTEX/MTBE $46/each
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Sulfide $21/each
Oil and Grease $21/each
Total Cyanide $21/each
Hexavalent Chromium $26/each
Fecal Coliform $18/each
Mercury (EPA 245.1 or 245.2) $18.50/each
Ammonia $15.50/each
Pesticides and PCBS EPA 608 $122/each
PCB’s $62/each
Phenols $21/each
PFAS EPA 537 Modified
$245/each
(samples, duplicate and blank)
PFAS by LCMSMS
$285/each
(samples, duplicate and blank)
EPA 1666 Volatile Organics in Pharmaceuticals $46/each
EPA 524.2 Purgeable Organics $46/each
Methyl Blue Active Substances (MBAS) $62/each
Color $15.50/each
Labor $73.28/hour
Sampler $50/day
Vehicle $4.01/hour
1.5 hours per
Composite Labor
sample
1.0 hours per
Grab Sample Labor
sample
i. Sewer lateral charges
50 ft. 60 ft. 66 ft. 80 ft. 100 ft.
R.O.W. R.O.W. R.O.W. R.O.W. R.O.W.
Cost for 6 inch lateral $3,300 $3,800 $4,100 $4,900 $6,000
DECEMBER 13, 2022 CITY COMMISSION 36
j. Sewer oversizing rates
Amount
Description
(per lineal foot)
8 – 10 inches $8.72
8 – 12 inches $15.57
8 – 15 inches $34.88
10 – 12 inches $6.85
10 – 15 inches $26.16
12 – 15 inches $19.31
k. Footing drain disconnect opt out charge - $76.59 per
customer per month
3. That the above Water and Sewer rates, charges and fees are approved
and shall be effective January 1, 2023.
92241 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Reppart.
WHEREAS:
1. The Water/Sewer rate studies have been undertaken and completed for
the years 1976 through 2021; and
2. The 2022 Water/Sewer Rate Review has been completed using the same
general methodology as the 1976 through 2021 Water/Sewer Rate
Studies, as adjusted where appropriate for the uniform water and sanitary
sewer service agreements; therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That the attached water and sewer rates are approved for retail and
wholesale partner communities of the City’s Water Supply System and
Sanitary Sewer System and shall be effective January 1, 2023; and
2. That the Utility Financial Officer is directed to notify the contractual water
and sewer service customers in writing of the water and sewer rates, and
the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to take any action as may be
required to evidence the new water and sewer rates.
37 CITY COMMISSION DECEMBER 13, 2022
ORDINANCES
92242 Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Jones.
Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, O’Connor, Jones, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody
ORDINANCE NO. 2022 - 52
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS DO ORDAIN:
Section 1. That the following constitutes amended additions to the
designated line items of Section 1 of Ordinance 2022-13, the Budget of the City
of Grand Rapids for Fiscal Year 2023, as amended.
General Operating Fund
Previously Approved Resources 172,167,024.38
Other (225,293.00)
From (To) Fund Balance 100,000.00
Total Amended Resources 172,041,731.38
Previously Approved Appropriations 172,167,024.38
Executive Office 100,000.00
Fire Department 765,880.00
General Administration Department (991,173.00)
Total Amended Appropriations 172,041,731.38
Police Grants Fund
Previously Approved Resources 1,635,278.04
Other 36,504.00
From (To) Fund Balance -
Total Amended Resources 1,671,782.04
Previously Approved Appropriations 1,635,278.04
Requested Changes 36,504.00
Total Amended Appropriations 1,671,782.04
Fire Grants Fund
Previously Approved Resources 970,381.61
Other 2,862,128.00
From (To) Fund Balance -
Total Amended Resources 3,832,509.61
Previously Approved Appropriations 970,381.61
Requested Changes 2,862,128.00
Total Amended Appropriations 3,832,509.61
Parks Operating Fund
Previously Approved Resources 9,182,178.03
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Other 225,293.00
From (To) Fund Balance -
Total Amended Resources 9,407,471.03
Previously Approved Appropriations 9,182,178.03
Requested Changes 225,293.00
Total Amended Appropriations 9,407,471.03
Parks Millage Fund
Previously Approved Resources 8,035,707.88
Other 493,098.47
From (To) Fund Balance -
Total Amended Resources 8,528,806.35
Previously Approved Appropriations 8,035,707.88
Requested Changes 493,098.47
Total Amended Appropriations 8,528,806.35
Public Library Grants/Projects Fund
Previously Approved Resources 2,153,000.00
Other -
From (To) Fund Balance 380,000.00
Total Amended Resources 2,533,000.00
Previously Approved Appropriations 2,153,000.00
Requested Changes 380,000.00
Total Amended Appropriations 2,533,000.00
Parking Operating Fund
Previously Approved Resources 17,557,630.72
Other -
From (To) Retained Earnings 50,000.00
Total Amended Resources 17,607,630.72
Previously Approved Appropriations 17,557,630.72
Requested Changes 50,000.00
Total Amended Appropriations 17,607,630.72
Result: Adopted.
Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Ysasi.
Yeas: Bliss, Lenear, O’Connor, Jones, Ysasi, Reppart, Moody
Motion to give immediate effect.
ADJOURNMENT
Commission adjourned at 9:38 PM
JOEL H. HONDORP
City Clerk
Agenda
CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2022
7:00 PM
Welcome to the Grand Rapids City Commission Meeting. This session is the final process in the
consideration of the items listed on the following agenda. All of these agenda items have been thoroughly
reviewed and discussed in the various Standing Committees of the City Commission which meet on
Tuesday morning. To view supporting documents for agenda items, please visit:
www.grandrapidsmi.gov/commission
Persons who need reasonable accommodation to participate, are asked to contact the City Clerk’s Office
at 616-456-3010 or cityclerk@grcity.us.
Expected Meeting Procedures
1. Depending on the meeting there can be multiple opportunities for public
comment.
-The First is limited to items on the Commission’s agenda that are slated
to be voted on
-The Second is for specially scheduled required public hearings
-The Third is for any issue you would like to bring to the attention of the
Commission
2. You may only speak once on each issue.
3. All comments are to be limited to 3 minutes.
4. City Commission meetings are to be a safe place for everyone involved,
as such:
-No clapping, cheering, or holding up of signs
-Please refrain from swearing, name calling and/or making derogatory
comments directed toward a person’s race, religion, nation of origin, etc.
5. Do not request or expect comment from the Commission.
6. Please turn OFF cellular phones.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. MOMENT OF SILENCE
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. ROLL CALL
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS - Prior to consideration of the official business,
citizens may speak to subjects on today's agenda which are slated to be voted on. The items to
be addressed during this time are located in the highlighted section headings. (Please limit
comments to 3 minutes.)
1. Public Comments on Agenda Items
VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. City Commission - Regular Session - Dec 6, 2022 7:00 PM
VII. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS - Communications addressed to the City Commission
are distributed to all members and are acknowledged for information, or are referred to a
committee or staff for follow up.
1. Communication from Marilyn Mennetti regarding their resignation from the Board of Review
2. Communication received from Jacqueline Schmidt expressing concerns regarding the
spectrum project located at Cedar and Fuller
3. Communication received from community leaders and residents requesting action to address
health and safety concerns in the community
VIII. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS - The City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, City Treasurer,
and City Comptroller may submit reports or information directly to the City Commission for
consideration.
1. Treasurer’s Report for Period of November 22, 2022 through November 30, 2022
2. Warrant 11/23/2022 thru 11/29/2022
3. The City Clerk submitted the Mayor's 2023 Standing Committees and Other Commissioner
Appointments Report
4. City Manager Report of Public Safety Committee Recommendation Regarding Homeless
Outreach Team (HOT) Staffing - Add-On
4. City Manager Report of Public Safety Committee Recommendation Regarding Homeless
Outreach Team (HOT) Staffing - Add-On
IX. CONSENT AGENDA AND REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES:
A. COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS The Committee considers and makes recommendations
on appointments to the City's various boards and commissions.
1. Resolution approving year-end appointments to various boards and commissions -
Revised
B. FISCAL COMMITTEE The Committee considers and makes recommendations on matters
referring to bids, claims, and other financial matters of the City.
1. Resolution authorizing a budget substitution for final design of the Knapp's Corner Drain
Drainage District improvements project for $300,000
2. Resolution approving a one-year extension for health, vision, and prescription drug
insurance administration through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and dental
insurance administration through Delta Dental of Michigan with an administration cost of
not-to-exceed $1,174,845
3. Resolution approving a three-year contract with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management
Services (Agent of Record) – Property and Casualty Insurance totaling $157,500
4. Resolution recommending City Commission approval of providing sponsorship for
ArtPrize 2023 through Mobile GR and the Office of Special Events in the amount of
$150,000 and $50,000 of in-kind services from Mobile GR
5. Resolution recognizing Drive Charities, Inc. as a Local Civic Organization
6. Resolution authorizing a Budget Substitution of $924,400 for Pressure Reducing Valve
Replacement in West Regulated and Alger Pressure District
7. Resolution authorizing a Budget Substitution of $294,757 for the Relocation of the
Eastside Trunk Sewer Project (Contract No. 1)
8. Resolution authorizing a Budget Substitution of $280,100 Replacement of Lead Services
Lines at Various Locations 2022-2
9. Resolution authorizing a Budget Substitution of $344,950 for the Reconstruction of
Giddings Ave from Burton St to Boston St
10. Resolution authorizing a Budget Substitution of $194,400 for Water Main and Service
Replacement in Page St, Lister Ct, Plainfield Ave, and Carrier St
11. Bid List Resolution for December 13, 2022
C. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE The Committee considers and makes
recommendations on matters concerning public service, public improvements, streets, traffic
and public buildings.
1. Resolution approving a Fireworks Discharge Permit for RKM Fireworks Co. for indoor
special effects at the Van Andel Arena in connection with the Griffins Hockey New Year's
Eve Event on December 31, 2022
2. Resolution authorizing filing of a petition with the Kent County Drain Commissioner to (1)
make improvements to and extend the Knapp’s Corner Drain, and (2) consolidate
Leonard-Leffingwell Drain and Leffingwell Drain as part of the Knapp’s Corner Chapter 20
Drain.
3. Resolution to authorize the filing of a petition with the Kent County Drain Commissioner
to conduct maintenance and make improvements to the Lamberton Creek Drain.
4. Resolution scheduling a public hearing for January 10, 2023, to consider a Brownfield
Plan Amendment for the 974 Front Avenue Redevelopment Project at 974 Front Avenue
NW
5. Resolution scheduling a public hearing for January 24, 2023, to consider a Brownfield
Plan Amendment for the 415 Sheldon Avenue Redevelopment Project at 415 Sheldon
Avenue SE
6. Resolution scheduling a public hearing for January 24, 2023, to consider the
establishment of a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone for the 415 Sheldon project located at
415 Sheldon Avenue SE
7. Resolution accepting Public Utilities Easement upon a Request from the City of Walker
8. Resolution consenting to the Vacation of Bond Avenue from 250 feet North of Trowbridge
Street to 842 feet North of Trowbridge Street and accepting three Easements.
9. Resolution approving an Agreement and accepting a Sidewalk Easement for $1.00 in
Vacated Bond Avenue from 250 feet North of Trowbridge Street to 842 feet North of
Trowbridge Street
10. Resolution approving a Construction Letter Agreement, a Sanitary Sewer Financing
Agreement in the amount of $100,0000, and a Water Main Financing Agreement in the
amount of $130,000 in connection with the Coopersville and Marne Railway Bridge
Replacement (Bristol Avenue)
11. Resolution awarding a contract with EV Construction Co. for Lagoon Improvements at the
Lake Michigan Filtration Plant in the amount of $545,216.88 with total amount not-to-
exceed $704,500
D. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Committee considers all matters that are desired to be
deliberated in committee by the full City Commission. Most ordinances and licensing matters
are brought before this committee.
1. Resolution authorizing the release of a Request for Proposals for the development of the
City-controlled property located at 1350 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue SW
2. Resolution approving the adjusted City water and sewer rates in accordance with the
2022 water/sewer rate review
3. Resolution approving water and sewer rates in accordance with the 2022 water/sewer
rate review for the retail and wholesale Partner Communities of the City's Water Supply
System and Sanitary Sewer System
X. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT
XI. ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
1. Ordinance amending Section 1 of the Budget Ordinance 2022-13 for Fiscal Year 2023
(Amendment No. 9)
XII. CITY COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS - Resolutions to be deliberated by the City Commission but
which come directly to the City Commission rather than from one of the Standing Committees.
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - Public hearings are scheduled to allow citizens to speak on subjects
which will be before the City Commission for action at a future date. Speakers may address the
Commission once on each hearing.
XIV. PUBLIC COMMENTS - At the conclusion of the official business and public hearings, the
agenda provides for public comment on any other matters citizens may wish to bring to the
attention of the City Commission. (Please limit comments to 3 minutes.)
1. Public Comments
XV. COMMENTS BY COMMISSIONERS
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
CITY COMMISSION
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
TERM DEFINITION
Adjournment To close the meeting.
Adopt To accept or approve; i.e., an ordinance, a resolution, a motion, etc.
Amend To modify; i.e., an ordinance, a resolution, a motion, etc.
Call to Order Formal opening of a meeting.
City Charter Legal document establishing a municipality (city).
City Commission Local form of government consisting of the Mayor and six Commissioners.
City Officers Includes: Mayor, President of the City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney,
City Treasurer, and City Clerk.
Consent Agenda Matters listed as Consent Agenda items are considered to be routine or matters
of unanimous consent by the City Commission. There will be no separate
discussion of these matters, and they will be enacted by one motion.
Executive Session A meeting in which the proceedings are of a confidential nature. Only members
and invited guests may attend, and all are honor-bound to maintain
confidentiality.
Motion A proposal that the Commissioners take a specific action or stand on an item
being presented to the City Commission.
Ordinance A piece of legislation enacted by a municipal authority.
Postpone A motion to postpone is made if the City Commission needs more time to make
a decision. A postponement cannot go beyond the next session.
Quorum Number of voting members who must be present in order that business can be
legally transacted.
Recess Short intermission within a meeting.
Recognize / Obtain the Floor Acknowledgement by the presiding officer of the City Commission that a
member has the right to address the assembly.
Rescind (Repeal) Allows the City Commission to repeal an action previously taken; i.e.,
ordinances, etc.
Resolution A decision by the City Commission to do or not to do something.
Robert’s Rules of Order A guide to fair and orderly meeting procedures.
Suspend the Rules This motion is used when the City Commission wants to do something that
violates its own rules. The motion does not apply to an organization’s bylaws,
local, state, or national law; or fundamental principles of parlia-mentary law. An
appropriate suspension of the rules, used on occasion by the City Commission,
would be a motion to change the agenda.
Table, Lay on the This motion puts aside an item, and everything adhering to it, currently being
presented to the City Commission. The item remains “on the table” until taken
off.
Table, Take (Remove) from the The motion to Take from the Table is used when the City Commission wants to
continue considering a motion that was Laid on the Table earlier in the present
session or in the previous session of the City Commission. When a motion is
Taken from the Table, it has everything adhering to it exactly as it was when it
was Laid on the Table.
Revised: 06-30-2014 Source(s): Robert’s Rules of Order
City Commission Standing Rules
CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS COMMISSIONERS
Jon O’Connor joconnor@grcity.us 616-456-3035
First Ward
Kurt Reppart kreppart@grcity.us 616-456-3855
Joseph D. Jones jdjones@grcity.us 616-456-3035
Second Ward
Milinda Ysasi mysasi@grcity.us 616-456-3035
Senita Lenear slenear@grcity.us 616-456-3035
Third Ward
Nathaniel Moody nmoody@grcity.us 616-456-3035
Revised: 09-18-2014