City Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingGrand Rapids, MI · January 23, 2024
Minutes
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
City Commission
OF THE
CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN
Regular Session, Tuesday, January 23, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by Mayor Bliss.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Bliss, Second Ward Commissioner Knight, First Ward
Commissioner O'Connor, Third Ward Commissioner Perdue, First Ward
Commissioner Robbins, Second Ward Commissioner Ysasi
Absent: None.
The roll was called by the City Clerk.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Result: Approved
Mover: O'Connor. Supporter: Perdue.
Yeas: Bliss, Knight, O'Connor, Perdue, Robbins, Ysasi
On the motion of Com. O’Connor, supported by Com. Perdue, the reading of the
minutes of the regular session of January 9, 2023 was waived and said minutes
were accepted as presented. Carried.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
93193 Result: Referred to Committee on Appointments
Communication received from Benjamin Malloy regarding their resignation from
the Public Safety Committee.
93194 Result: Referred to Committee on Appointments
Communication received from Hal Ostrow regarding their resignation from the
SmartZone Local Finance Development Authority.
93195 Result: Referred to Committee on Appointments
Communication received from Elizabeth Visser regarding their resignation from
the Urban Agriculture Committee.
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REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
93196 Result: Received and Filed
Comptroller's report for the period of December 27, 2023 through
January 9, 2024 in the amount of $20,452.088.57.
93197 Result: Received and Filed
Treasurer’s Report for Period of December 27, 2023 through January 9, 2024.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. CONSENT AGENDA
93198 Result: Approved
Mover: O'Connor. Supporter: Robbins.
Adoption of the following items under the consent agenda.
B. COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS
93199 Result: Approved
Mover: O'Connor. Supporter: Robbins.
RESOLVED, that Mayor Bliss’ appointment of Denise Esther to the
Board of Review for a five-year term ending February 1, 2029, be confirmed.
93200 Result: Approved
Mover: O'Connor. Supporter: Robbins.
RESOLVED, that Mayor Bliss’ appointment of Gerald Callahan to the
SmartZone Local Finance Development Authority for the remainder of a four-
year term ending December 31, 2027, be confirmed.
93201 Result: Approved
Mover: O'Connor. Supporter: Robbins.
RESOLVED, that the Grand Rapids Community College appointment of
Lisa Freiburger to the SmartZone Local Finance Development Authority for the
remainder of a four-year term ending December 31, 2027, be recognized.
C. FISCAL COMMITTEE
93202 Result: Approved
Mover: O'Connor. Supporter: Robbins.
WHEREAS, West Michigan Construction Institute, 801 Century Drive
SW, 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 432.103(9).
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RESOLVED that the City Commission hereby finds that, to the best of
its knowledge, West Michigan Construction Institution 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 West Michigan
Construction Institute as a local civic organization pursuant to MCLA 432.103(9).
93203 Result: Approved
Mover: O'Connor. Supporter: Robbins.
WHEREAS, Grand Rapids Community College expended $184,094.13
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, Grand Rapids Community Media Center expended
$232,136.70 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 Community College and Grand Rapids Community Media Center for
eligible capital equipment purchases for the operation of the Public, Educational
and Governmental (PEG) access channels or production of programming for
these channels, in the amount of $416,230.83, distributed as follows:
Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) $184,094.13
Grand Rapids Community Media Center (GRCMC) $232,136.70
TOTAL: $416,230.83
93204 Result: Approved
Mover: O'Connor. Supporter: Robbins.
RESOLVED:
1. That the City Attorney is authorized to comprise, settle and redeem on behalf
of the City of Grand Rapids the potential lawsuit for underinsured motorist
benefits under the Michigan No-Fault Act, involving Grand Rapids City
Employee Cody Borta, by the cash payment of Fifty Thousand Dollars and
00/100 ($50,000.00) paid to the named claimant and his attorney.
2. That the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority (MMRMA) is
hereby authorized and directed to issue a check to the Claimant Cody Borta
and his attorney in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00).
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93205 Result: Approved
Mover: O'Connor. Supporter: Robbins.
WHEREAS, City staff recommends amending City Commission Policy
400-02 to provide greater efficiency to the process, support sound financial
practices, and encourages more collaboration between departments; therefore
RESOLVED: That the attached City Commission Write Off Uncollectible
Accounts Policy 400-02 is adopted as amended.
93206 Result: Approved
Mover: O'Connor. Supporter: Robbins.
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Committee has considered the attached bids;
therefore
RESOLVED that contracts be prepared between the City and the
following vendors, and that the Mayor be authorized to sign the contracts on
behalf of the City, as follows, in a form to be approved by the City Attorney:
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. Flock Safety
24-month term contract to furnish and implement Original Equipment
Manufacturer (O.E.M.) Flock automated license plate reader (ALPR)
recognition technology for the Police Department from Flock Safety for the
total “not-to-exceed” amount of $165,750.00, invoiced annually, as follows:
- Flock Safety Platform: first 12 months, includes one-time $87,250.00
charges for implementation and professional services
- Flock Safety Platform (next 12 months) $78,500.00
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to
proceed with awards to the following vendors:
2. Lunghamer Ford of Owosso
Cooperative purchase through the State of Michigan MiDEAL Contract
#071B7700180 for the purchase of two (2) 2024 Ford Edge AWD vehicles
for the Fleet Management Department from Lunghamer Ford of Owosso for
the total amount of $70,924.00.
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3. West Michigan International
Cooperative purchase through Sourcewell contract #060920-NVS for the
purchase Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) International cab and
chassis equipment for the Fleet Management Department from West
Michigan International for the total amount of $1,351,629.36 as follows:
6 Each 2025 International 6x4 chassis $152,677.65 each
3 Each 2025 International 4x2 chassis $145,187.82 each
4. Truck and Trailer Specialties
Cooperative purchase through the State of Michigan MiDEAL Contract
#200000000034 for the purchase and installation of Original Equipment
Manufacturer (O.E.M.) Crysteel 201 stainless steel dump bodies for the Fleet
Management Department from Truck & Trailer Specialties for the total
amount of $1,116,105.00 as follows:
6 Each Crysteel 16’ dump body $101,039.00 each
3 Each Crysteel 12’ dump body $169,957.00 each
D. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
93207 Result: Approved
Mover: O'Connor. Supporter: Robbins.
RESOLVED that the request to grant RKM Fireworks Co. a Fireworks
Discharge Permit to be used in conjunction with the GR Rise Volleyball Season
Kickoff at the Van Andel Arena on January 25, 2024, is approved, pending an
inspection by the Fire Department.
93208 Result: Approved
Mover: O'Connor. Supporter: Robbins.
RESOLVED that the request to grant Feld Entertainment, Inc. d/b/a
Disney on Ice for Indoor Special Effects at the Van Andel Arena in Connection
with the Disney on Ice performances on February 1 - 4, 2024, is approved,
pending an inspection by the Fire Department.
93209 Result: Approved
Mover: O'Connor. Supporter: Robbins.
WHEREAS:
Pursuant to Title X, Section 24, of the Charter of the City of Grand Rapids, it is
the duty of every owner of land situated in the City of Grand Rapids to abate and
remove any nuisance thereon and comply with all orders and demands made by
the Director of Public Welfare for the sanitary and healthful management and
use of said lands and buildings and the appurtenances thereon situated; and
Pursuant to said charter provision and the pertinent provisions of the City Code,
the owners of certain real property located in the City of Grand Rapids have been
ordered to abate and remove any nuisances thereon; and
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The Code Compliance Manager, as the designated representative of the Director
of Public Welfare, has heretofore given notice in the manner provided by charter
and ordinance to the owner/responsible person to abate said nuisance and
specifying the character of the work to be done; and
The owner/responsible person of such property has in each instance failed to
abate said nuisance as required by said notice; and
The Code Compliance Manager has caused the nuisance to be abated at the
expense of the City, and the City has a lien on such land for such amount,
together with the costs, penalties, and interest thereon until paid; and
The Code Compliance Manager has kept a duplicate of said notice and endorsed
thereon the date and manner of such service; and
A certified account of the expense thereof to abate said nuisances has been
prepared by the Code Compliance Manager and filed with the City Treasurer,
and a copy of such certified account has been furnished to the owner of each
property, if known; and
Pursuant to attached Exhibit A, the City Treasurer, in accordance with Title X,
Section 25, of the City Charter has reported to the City Commission the accounts
for nuisances remaining unpaid from billings with due dates from July 1, 2023,
through December 31, 2023, and one invoice with a payment chargeback within
this timeframe; therefore
RESOLVED:
That the City Assessor be and is hereby ordered and directed to prepare and
make assessment roll #8784, with each description of property constituting a
separate assessment district and the several assessment districts to be
combined in one assessment roll, and the amount of the unpaid account as
herein stated, plus applicable late charges and billing fees, is to be assessed
against the respective descriptions of property; and
That upon completion of the making of said assessment roll, the City Assessor
shall give such notice of the proceedings that shall be had with respect thereto
as is provided for assessment rolls for public and special improvements under
Chapter 10 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Grand Rapids, and the City
Assessor shall give notice of the session of the City Commission acting thereon
and notice of the opportunity to be heard to all persons liable to be assessed on
Roll #8784.
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93210 Result: Approved
Mover: O'Connor. Supporter: Robbins.
WHEREAS, a proposal was received on January 8, 2024 for the
following project: Expansion of Grand Rapids Public Museum – Phase 1B
(hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) and Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. (OAK)
submitted a cost of $7,247,701; therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That the proposal of OAK be accepted and that, upon approval as to form
by the City Attorney, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the
professional services agreement for the Project on behalf of the City.
2. That total expenditures for the Project be authorized in an amount “not-to-
exceed” $8,171,783 which includes the costs of the professional services
agreement, administration, and contingencies. Said amount of $8,171,783
to be charged to the applicable 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.
93211 Result: Approved
Mover: O'Connor. Supporter: Robbins.
RESOLVED:
1. That a public hearing be held at on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 2:00 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 request of The
Chaplow Collection, LLC to establish an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation
District for property located at 839 Butterworth Street SW, as permitted by
PA 146 of 2000, for which the application describing the district remains on
file for inspection by the public in the Economic Development Department;
and
2. That written notice be mailed to property owners within the proposed district
and that the City Clerk shall publish said notice.
93212 Result: Approved
Mover: O'Connor. Supporter: Robbins.
RESOLVED:
1. That the application of The Chaplow Collection, LLC for an Obsolete
Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate for property located at 839
Butterworth Street SW, pursuant to PA 146 of 2000, shall remain on file for
inspection by the public in the Economic Development Department; and
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2. That a public hearing be held at on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 2:00 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 a ten-year Obsolete
Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate for property located at 839
Butterworth Street SW (PPN 41-13-26-478-020), pursuant to PA 146 of
2000, 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 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.
93213 Result: Approved
Mover: O'Connor. Supporter: Robbins.
RESOLVED:
1. That a public hearing be held at on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 2:00 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 request of 1947
Eastern Avenue, LLC to establish an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation
District for properties located at 1941 and 1947 Eastern Avenue SE, as
permitted by PA 146 of 2000, for which the application describing the district
remains on file for inspection by the public in the Economic Development
Department; and
2. That written notice be mailed to property owners within the proposed district
and that the City Clerk shall publish said notice.
93214 Result: Approved
Mover: O'Connor. Supporter: Robbins.
RESOLVED:
1. That the application of 1947 Eastern Avenue, LLC for an Obsolete Property
Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate for property located at 1941 Eastern
Avenue SE, pursuant to PA 146 of 2000, shall remain on file for inspection
by the public in the Economic Development Department; and
2. That a public hearing be held at on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 2:00 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 a ten-year Obsolete
Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate for property located at 1941
Eastern Avenue SE (PPN 41-18-06-482-034), pursuant to PA 146 of 2000,
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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 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.
93215 Result: Approved
Mover: O'Connor. Supporter: Robbins.
RESOLVED:
1. That the application of 1947 Eastern Avenue, LLC for an Obsolete Property
Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate for property located at 1947 Eastern
Avenue SE, pursuant to PA 146 of 2000, shall remain on file for inspection
by the public in the Economic Development Department; and
2. That a public hearing be held at on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 2:00 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 a ten-year Obsolete
Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate for property located at 1947
Eastern Avenue SE (PPN 41-18-06-482-035), pursuant to PA 146 of 2000,
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 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
93216 Result: Approved
Mover: O'Connor. Supporter: Robbins.
WHEREAS:
1. Increasing the availability of outdoor dining space will help increase the
vibrancy of downtown and neighborhood business districts; and
2. Public Act 124 of 2020 as amended empowers the City Commission to
designate Social Districts with Commons Areas where purchasers may
consume alcoholic beverages sold by multiple qualified Michigan Liquor
Control Commission licensees who obtain Social District Permits; and
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3. The City Commission has designated Social Districts containing Commons
Areas within the City of Grand Rapids; and
4. The City Commission has received a request from a qualified licensee to
recommend approval of their Social District Permit application by the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission; and
5. The licensed premises of the licensee are contiguous to the Commons Areas
within the designated Social Districts; and 6. The City Commission desires
to recommend approval of the Social District Permit application; therefore
RESOLVED:
1. That Social District Permit applications from the following licensees are
recommended by the City Commission for consideration and approval by the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission:
a. Citizen LLC dba River North Public House; 2115 Plainfield Ave NE
2. That the City Clerk is authorized and directed to provide the applicants with
a certification of this action in the form specified by the Michigan Liquor
Control Commission.
93217 Result: Approved
Mover: O'Connor. Supporter: Robbins.
RESOLVED, that the travel for Mayor Rosalynn Bliss, Commissioner
Lisa Knight, and Commissioner Milinda Ysasi to attend the Michigan Municipal
League's Capital Conference in Lansing, March 12-13, 2024, is approved.
93218 Result: Approved
Mover: O'Connor. Supporter: Robbins.
RESOLVED, that the travel for Mayor Rosalynn Bliss and Commissioner
Kelsey Perdue to attend the Mackinac Policy Conference on Mackinac Island,
May 28-31, 2024, is approved.
93219 Result: Approved
Mover: O'Connor. Supporter: Robbins.
RESOLVED:
1. That the attached ordinance amending Section 10.41 of Chapter 181 of Title
X of the Grand Rapids City Code entitled “Parking Restrictions” shall be
published as part of the proceedings; and
2. That pursuant to Section 10(a) of Title V of the City Charter, the City Clerk
shall publish the full text of the ordinance in a newspaper of general
circulation in the city; and
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3. That the proposed ordinance shall be considered for adoption on February
6, 2024.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 10.41 OF CHAPTER 181
OF TITLE X OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS
ENTITLED “PARKING RESTRICTIONS”
ORDINANCE NO. 2024 - __
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS DO ORDAIN:
Section 1. That Section 10.41 of Chapter 181 of Title X of the Code of the City
of Grand Rapids be amended to read as follows:
“Section 10.41 – Parking Restrictions
No person shall park:
In a traffic lane or in any other location where because of the density of traffic,
protection of life or property, construction, the condition of roadway, or because
of any other hazard or condition, parking is limited, restricted or prohibited by
order of the Proper Authority and such limitation, restriction or prohibition is
indicated by paint of distinguishing color or by traffic control devices or signs.
At an on-street or off-street metered parking space that has been reserved and
a parking meter hood been placed on the parking meter head or parking space
designator to indicate prohibited parking.”
93220 Result: Approved
Mover: O'Connor. Supporter: Robbins.
WHEREAS:
1. Carshare is an affordable mobility option for low- and moderate-income
residents, visitors, and businesses; and
2. An electric carshare service promotes community-wide behavior shift from
single-occupancy vehicles towards greater use of shared mobility and
electric vehicles; and
3. An electric carshare service can improve the awareness, perception, and
adoption of EVs in low- and moderate-income households, and enhance the
ability of visitors, residents, and businesses to reduce private vehicle usage,
ownership, and associated parking demand and emissions, now therefore
be it
RESOLVED: That a three-year contract for Community Carshare to
Mobility Development for a “not-to-exceed” total of $500,000 is hereby approved
and the Mayor is authorized to execute said contract in a form approved by the
City Attorney and the Comptroller is authorized to make payments accordingly.
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ORDINANCES
93221 Result: Approved
Mover: O'Connor. Supporter: Robbins.
Yeas: Bliss, Knight, O'Connor, Perdue, Robbins, Ysasi
ORDINANCE NO. 2024 – 05
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS DO ORDAIN:
Section 1. That the following constitutes amended additions to the
designated line items of Section 1 of Ordinance 2023-15, the Budget of the City
of Grand Rapids for Fiscal Year 2024, as amended.
General Operating Fund
Previously Approved Resources 188,946,938.79
Other 165,604.65
From (To) Fund Balance -
Total Amended Resources 189,112,543.44
Previously Approved Appropriations 188,946,938.79
Clerk Department 165,604.65
Total Amended Appropriations 189,112,543.44
Water Improvement Fund
Previously Approved Resources 49,136,622.35
Other 300,000.00
From (To) Retained Earnings -
Total Amended Resources 49,436,622.35
Previously Approved Appropriations 49,136,622.35
Requested Changes 300,000.00
Total Amended Appropriations 49,436,622.35
Other Grants Fund
Previously Approved Resources 27,891,249.24
Other 35,000.00
From (To) Fund Balance -
Total Amended Resources 27,926,249.24
Previously Approved Appropriations 27,891,249.24
Requested Changes 35,000.00
Total Amended Appropriations 27,926,249.24
Result: Approved
Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Perdue.
Yeas: Bliss, Knight, O'Connor, Perdue, Robbins, Ysasi
Motion to give this ordinance immediate effect.
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93222 Result: Approved
Mover: O'Connor. Supporter: Robbins.
Yeas: Bliss, Knight, O'Connor, Perdue, Robbins, Ysasi
AN ORDINANCE TO FIX THE SALARIES AND RATES OF COMPENSATION
OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES IN THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS CLASSIFIED
IN CLASS TITLES WHICH ARE REPRESENTED BY THE GRAND RAPIDS
EMPLOYEES INDEPENDENT UNION (GREIU) IN THE 61ST DISTRICT
COURT, TO ADOPT A SCHEDULE OF ANNUAL PAY RANGES FOR SUCH
EMPLOYEES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION OF RULES
PRESCRIBING THE METHOD OF PROVIDING FOR INCREASES AND
DECREASES IN COMPENSATION WITHIN THE PAY RANGES
ESTABLISHED BY THIS ORDINANCE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE
REGULATION OF OTHER PERSONNEL MATTERS AND TO REPEAL ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, SAID REPEAL TO BECOME
EFFECTIVE AS OF SEPTEMBER 14, 2022.
ORDINANCE NO. 2024 – 06
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS DO ORDAIN:
Section 1. There is hereby established the following schedule of hourly
and annual pay ranges which shall be the basis for establishing the rates of
compensation for all employees in the classes of positions described in Section
3, and which shall be effective September 14, 2022.
RANGE H A B C D E F
01E
$19.5300
$40,622
04E
$16.1399 $17.1094 $17.6118 $18.3219 $18.8066 $19.4648 $20.1227
$33,571 $35,588 $36,632 $38,109 $39,118 $40,487 $41,855
09E
$18.9106 $20.1227 $20.7635 $21.4908 $22.1146 $22.9458 $23.9324
$39,334 $41,855 $43,188 $44,701 $45,998 $47,727 $49,779
12E
$20.8674 $22.1146 $22.9458 $23.9324 $24.7982 $25.6645 $26.6862
$43,404 $45,998 $47,727 $49,779 $51,580 $53,382 $55,507
13E
$21.6640 $22.9458 $23.9324 $24.7982 $25.6645 $26.6862 $27.6907
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$45,061 $47,727 $49,779 $51,580 $53,382 $55,507 $57,597
14E
$22.5124 $23.9324 $24.7982 $25.6645 $26.6862 $27.6907 $28.7123
$46,826 $49,779 $51,580 $53,382 $55,507 $57,597 $59,721
15E
$23.3960 $24.7982 $25.6645 $26.6862 $27.6907 $28.7123 $29.8206
$48,664 $51,580 $53,382 $55,507 $57,597 $59,721 $62,027
16E
$24.2100 $25.6645 $26.6862 $27.6907 $28.7123 $29.8206 $31.0157
$50,357 $53,382 $55,507 $57,597 $59,721 $62,027 $64,513
17E
$25.1276 $26.6862 $27.6907 $28.7123 $29.8206 $31.0157 $32.0717
$52,265 $55,507 $57,597 $59,721 $62,027 $64,513 $66,709
18E
$26.1494 $27.6907 $28.7123 $29.8206 $31.0157 $32.0717 $33.1801
$54,391 $57,597 $59,721 $62,027 $64,513 $66,709 $69,015
20E
$28.0888 $29.8206 $31.0157 $32.0717 $33.1801 $34.2885 $35.4143
$58,425 $62,027 $64,513 $66,709 $69,015 $71,320 $73,662
Each of the foregoing salary ranges shall consist of a minimum rate, which is the
lowest amount in the columns opposite the range number; a maximum rate,
which is the highest amount in the columns opposite the range number; and the
intermediate steps, which are stated in the columns between the minimum and
the maximum.
Section 1.1. There is hereby established the following schedule of
hourly and annual pay ranges which shall be the basis for establishing the rates
of compensation for all employees in the classes of positions described in
Section 3, and which shall be effective July 1, 2023.
DISTRICT COURT G.R.E.I.U. REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES
HOURLY SALARY SCHEDULE
(With Rounded Annual Equivalent Rates)
RANGE H A B C D E F
01E $20.1159
$41,841
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04E $16.6241 $17.6227 $18.1402 $18.8716 $19.3708 $20.0487 $20.7264
$34,578 $36,655 $37,732 $39,253 $40,291 $41,701 $43,111
09E $19.4779 $20.7264 $21.3864 $22.1355 $22.7780 $23.6342 $24.6504
$40,514 $43,111 $44,484 $46,042 $47,378 $49,159 $51,273
12E $21.4934 $22.7780 $23.6342 $24.6504 $25.5421 $26.4344 $27.4868
$44,706 $47,378 $49,159 $51,273 $53,128 $54,984 $57,173
13E $22.3139 $23.6342 $24.6504 $25.5421 $26.4344 $27.4868 $28.5214
$46,413 $49,159 $51,273 $53,128 $54,984 $57,173 $59,325
14E $23.1878 $24.6504 $25.5421 $26.4344 $27.4868 $28.5214 $29.5737
$48,231 $51,273 $53,128 $54,984 $57,173 $59,325 $61,513
15E $24.0979 $25.5421 $26.4344 $27.4868 $28.5214 $29.5737 $30.7152
$50,124 $53,128 $54,984 $57,173 $59,325 $61,513 $63,888
16E $24.9363 $26.4344 $27.4868 $28.5214 $29.5737 $30.7152 $31.9462
$51,868 $54,984 $57,173 $59,325 $61,513 $63,888 $66,448
17E $25.8814 $27.4868 $28.5214 $29.5737 $30.7152 $31.9462 $33.0339
$53,833 $57,173 $59,325 $61,513 $63,888 $66,448 $68,710
18E $26.9339 $28.5214 $29.5737 $30.7152 $31.9462 $33.0339 $34.1755
$56,022 $59,325 $61,513 $63,888 $66,448 $68,710 $71,085
20E $28.9315 $30.7152 $31.9462 $33.0339 $34.1755 $35.3172 $36.4767
$60,177 $63,888 $66,448 $68,710 $71,085 $73,460 $75,872
Each of the foregoing salary ranges shall consist of a minimum rate, which is the
lowest amount in the columns opposite the range number; a maximum rate,
which is the highest amount in the columns opposite the range number; and
intermediate steps, which are stated in the columns between the minimum and
the maximum.
Section 1.2. There is hereby established the following schedule of
hourly and annual pay ranges which shall be the basis for establishing the rates
of compensation for all employees in the classes of positions described in
Section 3, and which shall be effective July 1, 2024.
DISTRICT COURT G.R.E.I.U. REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES
HOURLY SALARY SCHEDULE
(With Rounded Annual Equivalent Rates)
RANGE H A B C D E F
01E $20.5182
$42,678
04E $16.9566 $17.9752 $18.5030 $19.2490 $19.7582 $20.4497 $21.1409
$35,270 $37,388 $38,486 $40,038 $41,097 $42,535 $43,973
09E $19.8675 $21.1409 $21.8141 $22.5782 $23.2336 $24.1069 $25.1434
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$41,324 $43,973 $45,373 $46,963 $48,326 $50,142 $52,298
12E $21.9233 $23.2336 $24.1069 $25.1434 $26.0529 $26.9631 $28.0365
$45,600 $48,326 $50,142 $52,298 $54,190 $56,083 $58,316
13E $22.7602 $24.1069 $25.1434 $26.0529 $26.9631 $28.0365 $29.0918
$47,341 $50,142 $52,298 $54,190 $56,083 $58,316 $60,511
14E $23.6516 $25.1434 $26.0529 $26.9631 $28.0365 $29.0918 $30.1652
$49,195 $52,298 $54,190 $56,083 $58,316 $60,511 $62,744
15E $24.5799 $26.0529 $26.9631 $28.0365 $29.0918 $30.1652 $31.3295
$51,126 $54,190 $56,083 $58,316 $60,511 $62,744 $65,165
16E $25.4350 $26.9631 $28.0365 $29.0918 $30.1652 $31.3295 $32.5851
$52,905 $56,083 $58,316 $60,511 $62,744 $65,165 $67,777
17E $26.3990 $28.0365 $29.0918 $30.1652 $31.3295 $32.5851 $33.6946
$54,910 $58,316 $60,511 $62,744 $65,165 $67,777 $70,085
18E $27.4726 $29.0918 $30.1652 $31.3295 $32.5851 $33.6946 $34.8590
$57,143 $60,511 $62,744 $65,165 $67,777 $70,085 $72,507
20E $29.5101 $31.3295 $32.5851 $33.6946 $34.8590 $36.0235 $37.2062
$61,381 $65,165 $67,777 $70,085 $72,507 $74,929 $77,389
Each of the foregoing salary ranges shall consist of a minimum rate, which is the
lowest amount in the columns opposite the range number; a maximum rate,
which is the highest amount in the columns opposite the range number and
intermediate steps, which are stated in the columns between the minimum and
the maximum.
Section 1.3. The annual rates of compensation accompanying the
hourly rates prescribed in Section 1., 1.1., and 1.2. are equal to the hourly rate
multiplied by 2080 hours and rounded off to the nearest penny.
Section 2. For each class of positions in the service of the 61ST District
Court – G.R.E.I.U. assigned to the salary range number prescribed in Section 3,
of this Ordinance, the minimum rate of compensation shall be the lowest amount
in the columns opposite such range number as shown in the tables in Section
1., 1,1., and 1.2., hereof.
Section 3. The following 61st District Court G.R.E.I.U. classifications
shall be paid within the range listed opposite the Class title:
Class Class Title Range
E01 Clerk Typist 04E
E02 Urinalysis Technician 01E
E03 Urinalysis Laboratory Manager 18E
E06 Judicial Clerk 14E
E10 Court Recorder 18E
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E11 Court Operator 16E
E15 Work Crew Supervisor 16E
E18 Deputy Court Clerk Specialist 13E
E19 Customer Service Representative 13E
E23 Deputy Court Clerk 12E
E24 Deputy Court Clerk IV 18E
E25 Lead Work Assignment Clerk 15E
E27 Court Compliance Officer 16E
Section 4. That all Ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed.
Result: Approved
Mover: Perdue. Supporter: Robbins.
Yeas: Bliss, Knight, O'Connor, Perdue, Robbins, Ysasi
Motion to give this ordinance immediate effect.
93223 Result: Approved
Mover: O'Connor. Supporter: Ysasi.
Yeas: Bliss, Knight, O'Connor, Perdue, Robbins, Ysasi
AN ORDINANCE TO FIX THE SALARIES AND RATES OF COMPENSATION
OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES IN THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS 61ST DISTRICT
COURT CLASSIFIED IN CLASS TITLES WHICH ARE REPRESENTED BY
THE ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS OF GRAND RAPIDS
(APAGR), TO ADOPT A SCHEDULE OF ANNUAL PAY RANGES FOR SUCH
EMPLOYEES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION OF RULES
PRESCRIBING THE METHOD OF PROVIDING FOR INCREASES AND
DECREASES IN COMPENSATION WITHIN THE PAY RANGES
ESTABLISHED BY THIS ORDINANCE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE
REGULATION OF OTHER PERSONNEL MATTERS AND TO REPEAL ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, SAID REPEAL TO BECOME
EFFECTIVE AS OF OCTOBER 4, 2022.
ORDINANCE NO. 2024 – 07
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS DO ORDAIN:
Section 1. There is hereby established the following schedule of hourly
and annual pay ranges which shall be the basis for establishing the rates of
compensation for all employees in the classes of positions described in Section
3., and which shall be effective October 4, 2022.
DISTRICT COURT APA REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES
HOURLY SALARY SCHEDULE
(With Rounded Annual Equivalent Rates)
January 23, 2024 CITY COMMMISSION 18
RANGE A B C D E F
01D
$24.9639 $26.1409 $27.4234 $28.9163 $30.3219 $31.0747
$51,925 $54,373 $57,041 $60,146 $63,070 $64,635
02D
$26.1409 $27.4234 $28.9163 $30.3219 $31.8326 $33.3782
$54,373 $57,041 $60,146 $63,070 $66,212 $69,427
03D
$28.9163 $30.3219 $31.8326 $33.3782 $35.0474 $36.8219
$60,146 $63,070 $66,212 $69,427 $72,899 $76,590
04D
$31.2531 $32.8516 $34.4856 $36.1894 $38.0340 $39.8961
$65,007 $68,331 $71,730 $75,274 $79,111 $82,984
05D
$32.6589 $34.2745 $35.9610 $37.8055 $39.6504 $41.6531
$67,930 $71,291 $74,799 $78,635 $82,473 $86,638
05DA
$33.6443 $34.7976 $35.9510 $37.2123 $38.5100 $39.9155
$69,980 $72,379 $74,778 $77,402 $80,101 $83,024
06D
$34.3099 $35.9960 $37.8407 $39.6855 $41.7057 $43.7610
$71,365 $74,872 $78,709 $82,546 $86,748 $91,023
07D
$37.9288 $39.7733 $41.7935 $43.8491 $46.0450 $48.3636
$78,892 $82,728 $86,930 $91,206 $95,774 $100,596
09D
$40.6517 $42.6542 $44.7800 $47.0289 $49.3648 $51.8426
$84,556 $88,721 $93,142 $97,820 $102,679 $107,833
08D
$42.7069
$88,830
Each of the foregoing salary ranges shall consist of a minimum rate, which is the
lowest amount in the columns opposite the range number; a maximum rate,
19 CITY COMMMISSION January 23, 2024
which is the highest amount in the columns opposite the range number; and the
intermediate steps, which are stated in the columns between the minimum and
the maximum.
Section 1.1. There is hereby established the following schedule of
hourly and annual pay ranges which shall be the basis for establishing the rates
of compensation for all employees in the classes of positions described in
Section 3., and which shall be effective July 1, 2023.
DISTRICT COURT APA REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES
HOURLY SALARY SCHEDULE
(With Rounded Annual Equivalent Rates)
RANGE A B C D E F
01D
$25.7128 $26.9251 $28.2461 $29.7838 $31.2316 $32.0069
$53,483 $56,004 $58,752 $61,950 $64,962 $66,574
02D
$26.9251 $28.2461 $29.7838 $31.2316 $32.7876 $34.3795
$56,004 $58,752 $61,950 $64,962 $68,198 $71,509
03D
$29.7838 $31.2316 $32.7876 $34.3795 $36.0988 $37.9266
$61,950 $64,962 $68,198 $71,509 $75,086 $78,887
04D
$32.1907 $33.8371 $35.5202 $37.2751 $39.1750 $41.0930
$66,957 $70,381 $73,882 $77,532 $81,484 $85,473
05D
$33.6387 $35.3027 $37.0398 $38.9397 $40.8399 $42.9027
$69,968 $73,430 $77,043 $80,995 $84,947 $89,238
05DA
$34.6536 $35.8415 $37.0295 $38.3287 $39.6653 $41.1130
$72,080 $74,550 $77,021 $79,724 $82,504 $85,515
06D
$35.3392 $37.0759 $38.9759 $40.8761 $42.9569 $45.0738
$73,506 $77,118 $81,070 $85,022 $89,350 $93,754
07D
$39.0667 $40.9665 $43.0473 $45.1646 $47.4264 $49.8145
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$81,259 $85,210 $89,538 $93,942 $98,647 $103,614
09D
$41.8713 $43.9338 $46.1234 $48.4398 $50.8457 $53.3979
$87,092 $91,382 $95,937 $100,755 $105,759 $111,068
08D
$43.9881
$91,495
Each of the foregoing salary ranges shall consist of a minimum rate, which is the
lowest amount in the columns opposite the range number; a maximum rate,
which is the highest amount in the columns opposite the range number and
intermediate steps, which are stated in the columns between the minimum and
the maximum.
Section 1.2. There is hereby established the following schedule of
hourly and annual pay ranges which shall be the basis for establishing the rates
of compensation for all employees in the classes of positions described in
Section 3., and which shall be effective July 1, 2024.
DISTRICT COURT APA REPRESNTED EMPLOYEES
HOURLY SALARY SCHEDULE
(With Rounded Annual Equivalent Rates)
RANGE A B C D E F G
01D
$25.9699 $27.1944 $28.5286 $30.0816 $31.5439 $32.3270 $33.2968
$54,017 $56,564 $59,339 $62,570 $65,611 $67,240 $69,257
02D
$27.1944 $28.5286 $30.0816 $31.5439 $33.1155 $34.7233 $35.7650
$56,564 $59,339 $62,570 $65,611 $68,880 $72,224 $74,391
03D
$30.0816 $31.5439 $33.1155 $34.7233 $36.4598 $38.3059 $39.4551
$62,570 $65,611 $68,880 $72,224 $75,836 $79,676 $82,067
04D
$32.5126 $34.1755 $35.8754 $37.6479 $39.5668 $41.5039 $42.7490
$67,626 $71,085 $74,621 $78,308 $82,299 $86,328 $88,918
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05D
$33.9751 $35.6557 $37.4102 $39.3291 $41.2483 $43.3317 $44.6317
$70,668 $74,164 $77,813 $81,805 $85,796 $90,130 $92,834
05DA
$35.0001 $36.1999 $37.3998 $38.7120 $40.0620 $41.5241 $42.7698
$72,800 $75,296 $77,792 $80,521 $83,329 $86,370 $88,961
06D
$35.6926 $37.4467 $39.3657 $41.2849 $43.3865 $45.5245 $46.8902
$74,241 $77,889 $81,881 $85,873 $90,244 $94,691 $97,532
07D
$39.4574 $41.3762 $43.4778 $45.6162 $47.9007 $50.3126 $51.8220
$82,071 $86,062 $90,434 $94,882 $99,633 $104,650 $107,790
09D
$42.2900 $44.3731 $46.5846 $48.9242 $51.3542 $53.9319 $55.5499
$87,963 $92,296 $96,896 $101,762 $106,817 $112,178 $115,544
08D
$44.4280
$92,410
Each of the foregoing salary ranges shall consist of a minimum rate, which is the
lowest amount in the columns opposite the range number; a maximum rate,
which is the highest amount in the columns opposite the range number and
intermediate steps, which are stated in the columns between the minimum and
the maximum.
Section 1.3. The annual rates of compensation accompanying the
hourly rates prescribed in Section 1., 1.1., and 1.2. are equal to the hourly rate
multiplied by 2080 hours and rounded off to the nearest penny.
Section 2. For each class of positions in the service of the 61st District
Court assigned to the salary range number prescribed in Section 3. of this
Ordinance, the minimum rate of compensation shall be the lowest amount in the
columns opposite such range number as shown in the table in Section 1. The
maximum rate shall be that provided in Column F opposite said position and
intermediate steps shall be those stated in the columns between the minimum
and maximum in each table. The class titles herein used are those prescribed
by statute, the Charter, or established by the 61st District Court.
Section 3. The following 61st District Court classifications shall be paid
within the range listed opposite the class title:
January 23, 2024 CITY COMMMISSION 22
D03 Clerk of the Court 09D
D04 DART/VIP Coordinator 01D
D06 Court Information Systems Manager 06D
D07 Community Service Worker Program Supervisor 06D
D08 Court Administrative Assistant – Administration 04D
D09 Court Administrative Assistant – Finance 04D
D10 Chief Probation Officer 07D
D11 Probation Officer I 03D
D12 Alternative Sentencing Coordinator 03D
D14 Probation Officer Part -Time 03D
D16 Victim Services Counselor 02D
D17 Chief Deputy Court Clerk 03D
D19 Probation Officer II 05DA
D26 Community Intervention Coordinator/Pre-Trial Officer 02D
Section 4. That all Ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed.
Result: Approved
Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Perdue.
Yeas: Bliss, Knight, O'Connor, Perdue, Robbins, Ysasi
Motion to give this ordinance immediate effect.
93224 Result: Approved
Mover: Perdue. Supporter: Knight.
Yeas: Bliss, Knight, O'Connor, Perdue, Robbins, Ysasi
AN ORDINANCE TO FIX THE SALARIES AND RATES OF COMPENSATION
OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES IN THE 61ST DISTRICT COURT CLASSIFIED IN
CLASS TITLES WHICH ARE NON-REPRESENTED MANAGEMENT
POSITIONS; TO ADOPT A SCHEDULE OF ANNUAL PAY RANGES FOR
SUCH EMPLOYEES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION OF RULES
PRESCRIBING THE METHOD OF PROVIDING FOR INCREASES AND
DECREASES IN COMPENSATION WITHIN THE PAY RANGES
ESTABLISHED BY THIS ORDINANCE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE
REGULATION OF OTHER PERSONNEL MATTERS AND TO REPEAL ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, SAID REPEAL TO BECOME
EFFECTIVE AS OF JULY 1, 2022
ORDINANCE NO. 2024 - 08
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS DO ORDAIN:
Section 1. There is hereby established the following schedule of hourly
and annual pay ranges which shall be the basis for establishing the rates of
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compensation for all employees in the classes of positions described in Section
3 which shall be effective July 1, 2022.
61st DISTRICT COURT NON-REPRESENTED UNIT EMPLOYEES
HOURLY SALARY SCHEDULE
(With Rounded Annual Equivalent Rates)
Range A B C D E F
08S $29.7739 $31.2357 $32.7750 $34.4540 $36.1335 $37.9679
$61,930 $64,970 $68,172 $71,664 $75,158 $78,973
10S $40.7318 $42.8867 $45.1233 $47.4905 $49.8575 $52.3555
$84,722 $89,204 $93,857 $98,780 $103,704 $108,899
11S $42.0539 $44.1764 $46.3967 $48.7309 $51.1797 $53.7254
$87,472 $91,887 $96,505 $101,360 $106,454 $111,749
13S $48.8292 $51.2778 $53.8247 $56.5182 $59.3266 $62.3298
$101,565 $106,658 $111,955 $117,558 $123,399 $129,646
14S $57.4161 $60.2567 $63.2933 $66.4275 $69.7579 $73.2680
$119,425 $125,334 $131,650 $138,169 $145,096 $152,397
Each of the foregoing salary ranges shall consist of a minimum rate, which is the
lowest amount in the columns opposite the range number; a maximum rate,
which is the highest amount in the columns opposite the range number; and the
intermediate steps, which are stated in the columns between the minimum and
the maximum.
Section 1.1. There is hereby established the following schedule of
hourly and annual pay ranges which shall be the basis for establishing the rates
of compensation for all employees in the classes of positions described in
Section 3 which shall be effective July 1, 2023.
61st DISTRICT COURT NON-REPRESENTED UNIT EMPLOYEES
HOURLY SALARY SCHEDULE
(With Rounded Annual Equivalent Rates)
Range A B C D E F
January 23, 2024 CITY COMMMISSION 24
08S $29.7739 $31.2357 $32.7750 $34.4540 $36.1335 $37.9679
$61,930 $64,970 $68,172 $71,664 $75,158 $78,973
09S $29.7838 $31.2316 $32.7876 $34.3795 $36.0988 $37.9266
$61,950 $64,962 $68,198 $71,509 $75,086 $78,887
10S $41.9538 $44.1733 $46.4770 $48.9152 $51.3532 $53.9262
$87,264 $91,880 $96,672 $101,744 $106,815 $112,166
11S $43.3155 $45.5017 $47.7886 $50.1928 $52.7151 $55.3372
$90,096 $94,644 $99,400 $104,401 $109,647 $115,101
13S $50.2941 $52.8161 $55.4394 $58.2137 $61.1064 $64.1997
$104,612 $109,858 $115,314 $121,085 $127,101 $133,535
14S $59.1386 $62.0644 $65.1921 $68.4203 $71.8506 $75.4660
$123,008 $129,094 $135,600 $142,314 $149,449 $156,969
Each of the foregoing salary ranges shall consist of a minimum rate, which is the
lowest amount in the columns opposite the range number; a maximum rate,
which is the highest amount in the columns opposite the range number; and
intermediate steps, which are stated in the columns between the minimum and
the maximum.
Section 1.2. There is hereby established the following schedule of
hourly and annual pay ranges which shall be the basis for establishing the rates
of compensation for all employees in the classes of positions described in
Section 3, which shall be effective July 1, 2024.
61st DISTRICT COURT NON-REPRESENTED UNIT EMPLOYEES
HOURLY SALARY SCHEDULE
(With Rounded Annual Equivalent Rates)
Range A B C D E F G
08S $29.7739 $31.2357 $32.7750 $34.4540 $36.1335 $37.9679 $39.1069
$61,930 $64,970 $68,172 $71,664 $75,158 $78,973 $81,342
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09S $30.0816 $31.5439 $33.1155 $34.7233 $36.4598 $38.3059 $39.4551
$62,570 $65,611 $68,880 $72,224 $75,836 $79,676 $82,067
10S $42.3733 $44.6150 $46.9418 $49.4044 $51.8667 $54.4655 $56.0995
$88,137 $92,799 $97,639 $102,761 $107,883 $113,288 $116,687
11S $43.7487 $45.9567 $48.2665 $50.6947 $53.2423 $55.8906 $57.5673
$90,997 $95,590 $100,394 $105,445 $110,744 $116,252 $119,740
13S $50.7970 $53.3443 $55.9938 $58.7958 $61.7175 $64.8417 $66.7870
$105,658 $110,956 $116,467 $122,295 $128,372 $134,871 $138,917
14S $59.7300 $62.6850 $65.8440 $69.1045 $72.5691 $76.2207 $78.5073
$124,238 $130,385 $136,956 $143,737 $150,944 $158,539 $163,295
Each of the foregoing salary ranges shall consist of a minimum rate, which is the
lowest amount in the columns opposite the range number; a maximum rate,
which is the highest amount in the columns opposite the range number and
intermediate steps, which are stated in the columns between the minimum and
the maximum.
Section 1.3. The hourly rates of compensation accompanying the
annual salary rates prescribed in Section 1, are equal to the annual salary rate
divided by 2080 hours.
Section 2. For each class of positions in the service of the city assigned
to the salary range number prescribed in Section 3, of the Ordinance for each
class of positions therein designated, the minimum rate of compensation shall
be the lowest amount in the columns opposite such range number as shown in
the table in Section 1.,1.1, and 1.2, hereof.
The maximum rate shall be that provided in Column F opposite said position, in
Section 1., 1.1, and 1.2 hereof; and intermediate steps shall be those stated in
the columns between the minimum and maximum in said Section. The class
titles herein used are prescribed by statute, the Charter, or established by the
Civil Service Board.
Section 3. The following 61st District Court classifications shall be paid
in accordance with the provisions of Section 1 and Section 2 inclusive.
January 23, 2024 CITY COMMMISSION 26
D01 Court Administrator/Clerk 14S
D02 Deputy Court Administrator 11S
D05 Eviction Prevention Holistic Facilitator 08S
D13 Problem Solving Court Case Manager 09S
D15 Domestic Violence Case Manager 09S
D24 Magistrate 08S
D25 Law-Trained Magistrate 10S
Section 4. That all Ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed.
Result: Approved
Mover: Robbins. Supporter: Ysasi.
Yeas: Bliss, Knight, O'Connor, Perdue, Robbins, Ysasi
Motion to give this ordinance immediate effect.
DOCUMENTS FILED
93225 Result: Received and filed
Document submitted by Bryan Cody, Heritage Hill Association President,
regarding Accessory Dwelling Units submitted for the public record.
ADJOURNMENT
Commission Adjourned at 8:48 pm.
JOEL H. HONDORP
City Clerk
Agenda
CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS
CITY COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2024
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
Page 1 of 6
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.)
VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of 01/09/2024 2:00 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 received from Benjamin Malloy regarding their resignation from
the Public Safety Committee
2. Communication received from Hal Ostrow regarding their resignation from the
SmartZone Local Finance Development Authority.
3. Communication received from Elizabeth Visser regarding their resignation from
the Urban Agriculture Committee
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. Comptroller's report December 27, 2023 thru January 09, 2024 in the amount of
$20,452.088.57
2. Treasurer’s Report for Period of December 27, 2023 through January 9, 2024
IX. CONSENT AGENDA AND REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
A. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
B. COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS The Committee considers and makes
recommendations on appointments to the City's various boards and commissions.
1. Resolution Confirming Mayor Bliss' appointment of Denise Esther to the
Board of Review
2. Resolution confirming Mayor Bliss' appointment of Gerald Callahan to the
SmartZone Local Finance Development Authority
3. Resolution recognizing the appointment of Lisa Freiburger to the
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SmartZone Local Finance Development Authority
C. FISCAL COMMITTEE The Committee considers and makes recommendations
on matters referring to bids, claims, and other financial matters of the City.
1. Resolution Recognizing West Michigan Construction Institute as a Local
Civic Organization
2. Resolution Approving PEG Grant Reimbursements for Grand Rapids
Community College and the Grand Rapids Community Media Center in
the amount of $416,230.83
3. City Commission Resolution Approving Settlement of Pre-Litigation Matter
Involving Cody Borta
4. Resolution to amend City Commission Policy 400-02, “Writing Off
Uncollectible Accounts”
5. Bid List Resolution for January 23, 2024
D. 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 GR Rise Volleyball Season Kickoff on January 25, 2024
2. Resolution approving a Fireworks Discharge Permit for Feld
Entertainment, Inc. d/b/a Disney on Ice for Indoor Special Effects at the
Van Andel Arena in Connection with the Disney on Ice Performances on
February 1 - 4, 2024
3. Resolution Authorizing Assessor to Spread Nuisance Charges for Certain
Outstanding Accounts Receivables – Roll #8784 Totaling $505,705.84
4. Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement for Construction
Management services with Owen-Ames-Kimball Company for Expansion
of Grand Rapids Public Museum – Phase 1B in the amount of $7,247,701
with total amount not-to-exceed $8,171,783
5. Resolution scheduling a public hearing for February 6, 2024, to consider
an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District, pursuant to PA 146 of 2000,
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for The Chaplow Collection, LLC at 839 Butterworth Street SW
6. Resolution scheduling a public hearing for February 6, 2024 to consider
an application for a ten-year Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificate,
pursuant to PA 146 of 2000, for The Chaplow Collection, LLC at 839
Butterworth Street SW
7. Resolution scheduling a public hearing for February 6, 2024, to consider
an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District, pursuant to PA 146 of 2000,
for 1947 Eastern Avenue LLC at 1941 and 1947 Eastern Avenue SE
8. Resolution scheduling a public hearing for February 6, 2024, to consider
an application for a ten-year Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption
Certificate for 1947 Eastern Avenue, LLC at 1941 Eastern Avenue SE
9. Resolution scheduling a public hearing for February 6, 2024, to consider
an application for a ten-year Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption
Certificate for 1947 Eastern Avenue, LLC at 1947 Eastern Avenue SE
E. 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. Social District Permit recommendation resolution for Citizen LLC dba
River North Public House
2. Resolution approving travel for Mayor Rosalynn Bliss, Commissioner Lisa
Knight, and Commissioner Milinda Ysasi to attend the Michigan Municipal
League's Capital Conference in Lansing, March 12-13, 2024
3. Resolution approving travel for Mayor Rosalynn Bliss and Commissioner
Kelsey Perdue to attend the Mackinac Policy Conference on Mackinac
Island, May 28-31, 2024
4. Resolution providing for the publication of and setting a date to consider
an amendment to Section 10.41 of Chapter 181 of Title X of the Code of
the City of Grand Rapids entitled "Parking Restrictions"
5. Resolution to Approve a Three-Year Contract for Community Carshare to
Mobility Development for a Not-to-Exceed Total of $500,000
X. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT
XI. ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
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1. Ordinance amending Section 1 of the Budget Ordinance 2023-15 for Fiscal Year
2024 (Amendment No. 7)
2. Salary Ordinance for 61st District Court Employees Represented by the Grand
Rapids Employees Independent Union (G.R.E.I.U.)
3. Salary Ordinance for 61st District Court Employees Represented by the
Association of Public Administrators of Grand Rapids (APAGR)
4. Salary Ordinance for Non-Represented Management Employees of the 61st
District Court
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.)
XV. COMMENTS BY COMMISSIONERS
DOCUMENTS FILED
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
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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.
Includes: Mayor, President of the City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney, City
City Officers
Treasurer, and City Clerk.
Matters listed as Consent Agenda items are considered to be routine or matters of
Consent Agenda unanimous consent by the City Commission. There will be no separate discussion of
these matters, and they will be enacted by one motion.
A meeting in which the proceedings are of a confidential nature.Only members and
Executive Session
invited guests may attend, and all are honor-bound to maintain confidentiality.
A proposal that the Commissioners take a specific action or stand on an item being
Motion
presented to the City Commission.
Ordinance A piece of legislation enacted by a municipal authority.
A motion to postpone is made if the City Commission needs more time to make a
Postpone
decision. A postponement cannot go beyond the next session.
Number of voting members who must be present in order that business can be legally
Quorum
transacted.
Recess Short intermission within a meeting.
Recognize / Obtain Acknowledgement by the presiding officer of the City Commission that a member has
the Floor 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
A guide to fair and orderly meeting procedures.
Order
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
Suspend the Rules 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 This motion puts aside an item, and everything adhering to it, currently being presented
the to the City Commission.The item remains “on the table” until taken off.
The motion to Take from the Table is used when the City Commission wants to
Table, Take continue considering a motion that was Laid on the Table earlier in the present session
(Remove) from the 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.
Source(s): Robert’s Rules of Order
Revised: 06-30-2014 City Commission Standing Rules
CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS COMMISSIONERS
Jon O’Connor joconnor@grcity.us 616-456-3035
First Ward
Drew Robbins drobbins@grcity.us 616-456-3035
Second Milinda Ysasi mysasi@grcity.us 616-456-3035
Ward Lisa Knight lknight@grcity.us 616-456-3035
Third Kelsey Perdue kperdue@grcity.us 616-456-3035
Ward Vacant Vacant 616-456-3035
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