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Grand RapidsMI averageUS Census ACS
Population
197,768
Per-capita income
$33,953
Median home value
$225,500
Bachelor's or higher
40%
Typical home value $307,094 +3.2% yr/yr · +26.1% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
👮 Police incidents (open data)
50,000 incidents · Sun Aug 17, 2025–Wed Jul 1, 2026 · 95% mapped
other38,538
property5,962
violent5,500

The most recent records from the city police department’s own open-data portal — a recent slice, not full history. Full per-incident records with coordinates (mappable, joinable to individual addresses) are in the public dataset. Source: services2.arcgis.com.

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Who’s on the N. Quarter Corridor Improvement Authority Regular Meeting
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Who’s on the SmartZone Local Development Finance Authority - Regular Meeting
Who’s on the SmartZone Local Development Finance Authority Regular Meeting
Who’s on the South Division-Grandville CIA - Regular Meeting
Who’s on the South Division-Grandville CIA Regular Meeting
Who’s on the Southtown Corridor Improvement Authority - Regular Meeting
Who’s on the Southtown Corridor Improvement Authority - Special Meeting
Who’s on the Stormwater Oversight Commission Regular Meeting
Who’s on the Uptown Business Improvement District - Regular Meeting
Who’s on the Uptown Business Improvement District - Regular Meeting
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Who’s on the Westside Corridor Improvement Authority - Regular Meeting
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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$563.8M (FY2023)
Total spending$581.2M (FY2023)
Taxes$216.3M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$476.5M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$2,944 (FY2023)

Development activity

Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
2025801 housing units ($238.0M)

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Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 08:00 AM

Committee on Appointments Meeting

City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers
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Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 02:00 PM

City Commission Meeting

City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers
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Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 09:15 AM

Community Development Committee Meeting

City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers
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Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 12:30 PM

Economic Development Project Team

City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers
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Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Committee of the Whole Meeting

City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers
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Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 08:30 AM

Fiscal Committee Meeting

City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers
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Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 11:00 AM

Board of Election Commissioners Meeting

Board to appoint election inspectors for Nov 3 general election

The Board of Election Commissioners is meeting to consider resolutions appointing election inspectors for the November 3, 2026 General Election, including precinct, early voting, absentee counting, and receiving board positions. The agenda also includes public comment periods and commissioner comments.

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Room 479, 4th Floor City Hall
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CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS Thursday, October 8, 2026 11:00 am City Hall, Room 479, 300 Monroe NW 1. Call to Order – Joel Hondorp, Chair 2. Roll Call – Joel Hondorp 3. Public Comments on an Agenda Item 4. Election Commission Resolutions 1) Resolutions to appoint Election Inspectors for the November 3, 2026 General Election a. Election Day Precinct Inspectors b. Early Voting Site Inspectors c. Absentee Voter Counting Board d. Receiving Board 5. Public Comments (comments a limited to 3 minutes) 6. Comments by Commissioners 7. Adjournment
Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Board of Election Commissioners Meeting (Public Accuracy Test)

Board to test voting equipment accuracy for Nov. 3 election

The Grand Rapids Board of Election Commissioners is meeting to conduct a public accuracy test of voting equipment for the November 3, 2026 General Election. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, public comments, and commissioner comments before the test.

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1500 Scribner, NW - Election Central
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CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS Monday, October 12, 2026 10:00 am 1500 Scribner, NW – Election Central 1. Call to Order – Joel Hondorp, Chair 2. Roll Call – Joel Hondorp 3. Public Comments 4. Comments by Commissioners 5. November 3, 2026 General Election Public Accuracy Test 6. Adjournment

Recent meetings

Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Committee of the Whole Meeting

City Commission to affirm new assessor, approve mayor's travel

The Grand Rapids Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several routine items, including a proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month, a resolution affirming the City Manager's appointment of Steven Hudson as City Assessor, and a resolution approving Mayor David LaGrand's travel to a land bank summit. The meeting also includes a briefing on the FY2026 Annual Performance Report. These are procedural and informational items with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

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City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers
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I'm going to call this meeting of the community of the whole to order. And our first item of business is a proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month, so I'm going to go to the podium and be joined by Mr. Davis and other members of the community. [Pause] So before I read the proclamation, I'll point out that one of the things that we continue to have conversations about on this commission and in the community is how to be a truly welcoming community. And it's, our city always continues to change and fortunately we do have new people who join us. I think our city manager found, did a little research recently and found out that about one in ten of people who identify as black in our community actually weren't born in the United States. So there are lots of communities that were members of that community weren't in fact born in the U.S. and are new not just to this community but to our country. Our Hispanic community in Grand Rapids has grown dramatically and in fact the most recent stats I looked at the, our black or African American community in town is about equal in size to our Hispanic community at this point. So they're both about one sixth of the Grand Rapids population and that's a number that's really increased. And as my friend, Kierma Sunez always points out, it's expected to increase even more in the coming years. So in that context of course highlighting the contributions and the value of our Hispanic community is particularly important but I wanted to frame that befo …
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For more information, visit www.grandrapidsmi.gov/government/city-commission/ or contact [email protected] CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2026, 10:00 AM City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ITEMS 1. Proclamation Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15– October 15, 2026 2. City Commission resolution affirming City Manager's appointment of Steven Hudson as the City Assessor 3. Resolution approving Mayor David LaGrand's request to travel to the Michigan Land Bank Association Leadership Summit 2026 BRIEFINGS FY2026 Annual Performance Report
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 09:15 AM

Community Development Committee Meeting

Committee to approve property sales, road safety audits, and traffic signal work

The Community Development Committee is meeting to consider several resolutions, including accepting a Transportation Asset Management Plan, approving contracts for traffic signal optimization and road safety audits, and selling city-owned properties. The agenda also includes accepting easements and approving a crossing agreement for the Oxford Trail-Wealthy to Oxford Improvements project.

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City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers
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Good morning everyone. The time is now 9:15. We are going to get the Community Development Committee started. We have eight items this morning. The first is a resolution accepting the transportation management plan. Is there a motion? Support. Who has it? Good morning. Yeah, good morning. So this is our transportation asset management plan. So in 2018 the state of Michigan enacted Act 325 which amended our 1951 Public Act 51. We always talk about Act 51 road funding. So one of the requirements with that funding is that we need to provide an asset management plan that guides our investment in our local street system and that has to be updated every three years. So this is the update. The last time it was updated was 2023 and it covers our streets, bridges, stormwater and traffic signal assets. Wonderful. What was the process for creating this plan? So following the vital streets, so we talked about the previous proceedings, right? In February of 2014 we adopted the vital street and sidewalk investment guideline. And then in December of 2016 we adopted the vital streets plan. And those were based on asset management. So when you read the transportation asset management plan, we quite intentionally include in appendices that kind of that history and how we got to this point starting with sustainability. And how we got to this point starting with sustainable streets. We do that for a couple of reasons so that everyone can see the story from beginning to end and how we 've evolved …
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For more information, visit www.grandrapidsmi.gov/government/city-commission/ or contact [email protected] CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2026, 9:15 AM City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ITEMS 1. Resolution accepting the Transportation Asset Management Plan 2. Resolution approving a third-party agreement with AECOM Great Lakes, Inc. to conduct the previously approved FY26 Traffic Signal Optimization project associated with a Michigan Department of Transportation Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality grant with a local spend authorization of $49,900. 3. Resolution approving agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for a Road Safety Audit along Kalamazoo Avenue between 28th Street and Martin Luther King Street with a local cost not to exceed $2,500. 4. Resolution approving agreements with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for a Road Safety Audit along Michigan Street between the Grand River and Plymouth Avenue with a local cost not to exceed $2,500. 5. Resolution approving the sale of City owned property located at 834 Livingston Ave NE to Wilson Whitman Homes for consideration of $5,000 6. Resolution approving the sale of a portion of City owned real property located at 1911 Fuller Ave NE to Water Tower Place, LLC for consideration of $45,000 7. Resolution accepting Trail and Access Easement …
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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 07:00 PM

City Commission Meeting

Commission to vote on $23.8M warrant, contracts, property sales, and public hearings

The Grand Rapids City Commission is meeting to vote on a consent agenda that includes financial reports, contracts, property sales, and budget adjustments, as well as several public hearings on tax exemptions and housing programs. The meeting also includes public comment periods and routine procedural items.

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City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers
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I'm going to call this meeting of city commission to order and ask you to join us as is our pattern with a moment of silence. Please join us in the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation , under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Clerk, if you could call the roll. Commissioner Kilgore. Present. Commissioner Knight. Present. Commissioner Assasi. Present. Commissioner Pernu. Commissioner Belichick. Here. Mayor LeGrand. Yes. And if our interpreter could come up and explain her role. Good evening. My name is, excuse me, Sandra Nickel, and I'm here to help you interpret from Spanish to English whenever it's needed, comments, public comments or questions. Thank you. And now is our first opportunity for public comment. And I had someone ask me before the meeting. We are going to have a number of public hearings. And so if you wish to speak to the public hearings, please wait until those happen. But otherwise, any item that's on the agenda for us to take action on, please feel free to come up and talk. And I see Mr. Jones has the microphone. How are you all doing? I'm D. Jones. I'm speaking on fiscal committee resolution four. Are you guys accepting the $300,000 grant from the community foundation to integrate through college? I support this initiative. I know a lot of youth get the opportunity to go to college for free and get scholarship funds, especially on the west …
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CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS CITY COMMISSION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 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 all meeting documents, please visit: www.grandrapidsmi.gov/government/city-commission/. Persons who need reasonable accommodation to participate, are asked to contact the City Clerk’s Office at 616-456-3010 or [email protected]. 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. The City’s Human Rights Ordinance prohibits discrimination against any individual in the exercise of civil rights because of actual or perceived color, race, religion or creed, sex, gender identity or expressio …
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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 08:00 AM

Committee on Appointments Meeting

Committee reviews board and commission vacancy list

The Committee on Appointments is meeting to discuss the current Board and Commission Vacancy List as of September 22, 2026. This is a discussion item only, with no votes or decisions listed on the agenda.

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City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers
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Morning. We will call the committee on appointments to order at 8 a.m. We have a very short agenda. Ms. Bosker, if you could please lead us through a discussion on the current board and commission vacancy list as of September 22, 2026. Sure. I did want to mention that there are two resignations that will be on tonight's agenda. There were two members of quarter improvement authorities who had job changes, so they no longer qualify. So we'll add those to the list. And I did want to highlight just in general, we don't have many applications for the South Division Granville Avenue, which now has two vacancies. So that's one I wanted to mention. And then also I received, I was contacted by the liaison for the assessor's board of review that they are, have one vacancy and may have another. There's term limits on that body. So by the time they meet again next spring, they were looking to hopefully have more applicants in. So we wanted to get the word out on that one. And then additionally, we did some administrative things on the back end, updated our application, and added the vac ancy list, the residency, members of residency to the vac ancy list for the quarter improvement authorities, as was mentioned at the last meeting. And then have just been working on plugging away at the end of year appointments and getting prepared for that. Well, thank you very much, Ms. Bosker. And thank you to the clerk's office and all of our staff for the work on this and continuing to keep our boar …
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For more information, visit www.grandrapidsmi.gov/government/city-commission/ or contact [email protected] CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2026, 8:00 AM City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS 1. Discussion on the current Board and Commission Vacancy List - September 22, 2026
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 03:00 PM

Civil Service Board Meeting

City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 02:00 PM

Legislative Team

Legislative team to discuss county corrections millage and state bills

The Grand Rapids Legislative Team will review state and federal updates, discuss city lame duck priorities including SB 792 and HB 5452, and consider the Kent County corrections and detention millage requested during the 9/8 Committee of the Whole. The meeting is primarily informational and discussion-focused, with no votes scheduled.

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City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 6th Floor, Conference Room 601
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Legislative Team Meeting Tuesday, September 22, 2026 City Hall, Conference Room 601 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm 1. Call to order 2. Approval of minutes: a. Minutes of 8/25/2026, 2:30 pm 3. Federal update from Steve Carey, Potomac Strategic Development Company, LLC 4. State update from Bill Jackson, McAlvey Merchant & Associates 5. City lame duck priorities and status update, Karyn Ferrick: a. SB 792 (Wojno) would extend the sunset on the Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act or OPRA; and b. HB 5452 (Lightner) eliminates the sunset of 12/31/26 that authorizes trial courts to impose certain “court costs” on criminal defendants. 6. Legislative Committee Discussion of Kent County Corrections and Detention Millage Requested During 9/8 Committee of the Whole 7. Updates by team members 8. Adjournment Next meeting is Tuesday, October 27th, 2026 at 2:00 pm in Room 601, City Hall
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 12:30 PM

Public Safety Committee Meeting

Public Safety Committee to review fire accreditation, code compliance, violence prevention

The Grand Rapids Public Safety Committee is meeting to receive updates and presentations on several public safety topics. Items include an update on the Grand Rapids Fire Department's reaccreditation, a presentation on code compliance, a briefing on civilian violence prevention and intervention initiatives, and presentations from the police department on monthly crime statistics and the Community Police Officer Program. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

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City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers
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For more information, visit www.grandrapidsmi.gov/government/city-commission/ or contact [email protected] CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2026, 12:30 PM City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ITEMS 1. Update on GRFD Reaccreditation from Commission on Fire Accreditation International 2. Presentation regarding Code Compliance 3. Briefing Regarding the City‘s Civilian Violence Prevention & Intervention Initiatives 4. Presentations from the Grand Rapids Police Department on Monthly Crime Stats and the Community Police Officer Program
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 08:30 AM

Fiscal Committee Meeting

Fiscal Committee to approve $6.5M health insurance contracts and grants

The Grand Rapids Fiscal Committee is meeting to consider a series of resolutions involving grants, contracts, and budget adjustments. Key items include a $198,363 federal justice grant, agreements with local organizations for storage and placemaking services, and a major three-year health insurance contract package. The committee will also review budget substitutions for trail and sewer projects and routine financial reports.

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City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers
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The time is now 8:30 and we will go ahead and call this fiscal committee meeting to order. Good morning everyone. Sorry, I was making it afternoon. We have a number of items today. The first one being a resolution authorizing execution of a memorandum of understanding with Kent County for fiscal year 2026, the Byrne Memorial Just Assistance Grant, also known as JAG, for funds totaling $198,363. Do we have a motion? So moved. Support. Student supported. Ms. Bohach. Good morning. I'm here for Mr. Tucker this morning and this is an annual process that we go through to receive the JAG funds from the Department of Justice. We are eligible for resources in a joint application with Kent County and we've done this for many years now. And the city uses its funding for our neighborhood-based crime prevention programs that our neighborhoods apply for through our neighborhood investment plan and Kent County Sheriff's Department typically uses their share for technology improvements. These resources will actually be allocated in the upcoming neighborhood investment plan process, which would start in January of 2027. Oh, and I should note that we also, off the top, since we administer the grant, we take 10%, which is the allowable amount through the program. Thank you so much, Ms. Bohach. Questions, colleagues? This is a pretty standard item and actually I think the three of us served on that subcommittee. So I'm going to call the question. All those in favor? Aye. Any opposed? Item carrie …
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For more information, visit www.grandrapidsmi.gov/government/city-commission/ or contact [email protected] CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS FISCAL COMMITTEE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2026, 8:30 AM City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers FISCAL COMMITTEE ITEMS 1. Resolution authorizing execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with Kent County for FFY 2026 Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds totaling $198,363 2. Resolution authorizing execution of a $150,000 agreement with Mel Trotter Ministries for the personal belongings storage program 3. Resolution authorizing execution of a $100,000 agreement with Muse GR, LLC for design, curatorial, and project management services for the MLK Community Center placemaking project 4. Resolution accepting a $300,000 grant and authorizing an agreement with the Grand Rapids Community Foundation for the integration of T2C Studio services with the Challenge Scholars program 5. Resolution approving three-year contract awards for health insurance administration through Priority Health, prescription drug insurance administration through DisclosedRx, vision insurance administration through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, and dental insurance administration through Delta Dental with an administration cost not to exceed $6,539,250 6. Resolution authorizing a budget substitution of $400,047.39 within the Capital Improvement Fund to align City match funding with the Michigan Natu …
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Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 12:00 PM

September 2026 Mobile GR Commission Meeting

Mobile GR Commission to discuss EV carshare program and board rules

The Mobile GR Commission will meet to consider next steps for an EV Carshare Program recommendation. The commission will also discuss board rules and establish meeting dates for 2027.

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111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
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For more information, visit https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/government/boards-commissions/mobile-gr-commission/ or contact [email protected] Mobile GR Commission Agenda Packet 300 Monroe NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 @ 12:00 PM City Commission Chambers Members: Chad Patton, Chair Laura Cesa, Comm Andrew Rohrer, Comm Kevin Wisselink, Comm Anthony Parker, Comm Janelle Rai, Vice Chair Ken Miguel-Cipriano, Comm Adam Weiler, Comm Rick Armbruster, Comm David LaGrand, Mayor Stefan Pawelka, Comm Wesley Wilson, Comm Lindsey Perez-Plescher, Comm I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of the Agenda IV. Approval of Minutes V. Petitions and Communications VI. Action Items MGRC Action Item: Working Groups MGRC Action Item: 2027 Meeting Dates MGRC Action Item: Recommendation for EV Carshare Program Next Steps VII. Discussions MGRC Discussion Item: Board Rules VIII. Updates VSOC MGRC Representative Update Director’s Updates IX. Public Comments X. Commissioner Comments XI. Adjournment For more information, visit https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/government/boards-commissions/mobile-gr-commission/ or contact [email protected]
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 08:30 AM

Fiscal Committee Meeting

Fiscal Committee to review $720K lead hazard grant and $39.5M bond sale

The Grand Rapids Fiscal Committee is meeting to consider several financial items, including accepting a $720,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for lead hazard control, a $834,595 grant continuation from the Auto Theft Prevention Authority, and a $39,540,000 bond sale. The agenda also includes budget substitutions, salary ordinance changes, and routine financial reports.

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City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers
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Good morning. The time is now 8 30 and we can go ahead and call our fiscal committee meeting to order. Hope everyone had a nice holiday and um yeah we have a fairly short agenda for today. I swear that was for something that I don't even know what I'm doing. I need the Gen Zers to help me. Just just to let you guys know I was not watching videos. I was looking up this this postcard that we got and I was like what's this organization and apparently they turn it on so I'm not going to that. Um no just kidding. All right so first is a resolution recognizing Beer City Dog Biscuits as a local civic organization. Do I have a motion? So moved. Support. Moved and supported. I'm going to turn it over to Ms. Hartman to do an introduction to Ms. Hookers who is here on behalf of the organization. Uh yes this is uh as uh commissioner said a resolution to recognize Beer City Dog Biscuits as a local civic organization. I'm going to turn it over to Ms. Hartman to do an introduction to Ms. Hooker. I'm going to turn it over to Ms. Hooker. I'm going to turn it over to Ms. Hooker. I'm going to turn it over to Ms. Hooker. I'm going to turn it over to Ms. Hooker. I'm going to dog biscuits as a local civic organization uh for the purpose of obtaining a license from the Bureau of the State Lottery and Ms. Hooker is here and I'd like to have her come up and say a few words about the organization. Thank you. If you can push the button right there. Perfect. Gotcha. Thank you. I really appreciate the op …
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For more information, visit www.grandrapidsmi.gov/government/city-commission/ or contact [email protected] CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS FISCAL COMMITTEE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026, 8:30 AM City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers FISCAL COMMITTEE ITEMS 1. Resolution Recognizing Beer City Dog Biscuits as a Local Civic Organization 2. Resolution accepting a $720,000 grant award and approving an agreement with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) for the FY 2027 Michigan Medicaid CHIP Lead Hazard Control Community Development grant program 3. Resolution accepting the continuation of a grant award of $834,595 from the Auto Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) 4. Resolution authorizing a Budget Substitution in the amount of $485,000 for the LED Replacement Phase III project 5. Salary Ordinance for Supplemental Classifications: Election Aide (Level I, II, III, IV, V) 6. Salary Ordinance amending Section 4.4 of Ordinance 2025-22, Creation of a new classification Utility Valve Specialist 7. Bid Resolution List for September 8, 2026 8. Report of Bond Sale - $39,540,000 Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A 9. Comptroller's Warrant Report for the period of August 11, 2026 through August 24, 2026 in the amount of $69,426,965.73 and Monthly Travel Report 10. Treasurer's Report for the Period of August 12, 2026, through August 25, 2026
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 09:15 AM

Community Development Committee Meeting

Committee discusses property rehabilitation and a $1.7 million signage contract

The Community Development Committee will consider several resolutions regarding property rehabilitation districts and exemption certificates. The meeting also includes discussions on utility easements, a greenspace memorandum of understanding, and a large contract for gateway signage installation.

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City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers
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Good morning. It's 9:18. We're going to get today's Community Development Committee meeting started. Happy belated Labor Day. I just want to express my thanks to the labor movement of this country, past, present, and future. So with that, our first item this morning is a resolution setting Tuesday, September 22nd, 2025. This should be 2026. At 7pm, the date the City Commission will convene a public hearing to sit as Board of Review to hear appeals on special assessment, nuisance roll 8808. Support. Support, good morning. Good morning. So this is for the nuisance roll. On July 21 of this year, the commission issued an order for the assessor to create the special assessment roll number 8808. This is for unpaid charges for services and code violations issued between January and June of 2026. So these charges stem from miscellaneous services such as housing violations, yard violations, rental certifications, and blight monitoring. Property owners were affected by these charges were sent the notices on August 14th. That included the amount of the charges as well as information on the appeal process. The roll has is available in the assessor's office and has been open for inspection. The city's charter requires a public hearing to allow property owners affected by the special assessment a right to appeal. And this proceeding today is to set that date for public hearing for September 22nd. And this would be to hear any additional appeals. Thank you. All in favor? Aye. Any opposed? M …
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For more information, visit www.grandrapidsmi.gov/government/city-commission/ or contact [email protected] CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026, 9:15 AM City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ITEMS 1. Resolution setting Tuesday, September 22, 2025, at 7:00 pm, as the date the City Commission will convene a public hearing to sit as Board of Review to hear appeals on Special Assessment Nuisance Roll 8808 2. Resolution scheduling a public hearing for September 22, 2026, to consider an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District pursuant to PA 146 of 2000, for 1956 Eastern LLC at 1956 Eastern Ave SE 3. Resolution scheduling a public hearing for September 22, 2026 to consider an application for an eleven-year Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate, pursuant to PA 146 of 2000, for 1956 Eastern LLC at 1956 Eastern Ave SE 4. Resolution scheduling a public hearing for September 22, 2026, to consider an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District pursuant to PA 146 of 2000, for 1024 MLK LLC at 1024 Martin Luther King Jr. Street SE 5. Resolution scheduling a public hearing on September 22, 2026 to consider an application for a ten-year Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate, pursuant to PA 146 of 2000, for 1024 MLK LLC at 1024 Martin Luther King Jr. Street SE 6. Resolution scheduling a public hearing for September 22, …
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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 08:00 AM

Committee on Appointments Meeting

Committee reviews board and commission vacancy list

The Committee on Appointments is meeting to discuss the current Board and Commission Vacancy List as of September 8, 2026. This is a procedural item focused on identifying open positions on city boards and commissions.

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City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers
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Good morning everyone we will call the committee on appointments to order at 8 a.m. We have a short agenda this morning. Ms. Bosker if you could please guide us through a discussion on the current board and commission vacancy list . Yes obviously not much has changed. We're still working in the background. I know that the mayor has somebody in mind for the land bank and that you all have someone in mind for Vital Stre ets. We're just working through getting vetting wrapped up for those. So hoping as soon as that those are ready we'll get them on the next agenda. And then in addition still just working on the end of year. This week I will be getting a draft of the end of year agenda item to the mayor just to have in one spot everything to expect. And I'll get that to you all as well to start thinking about those appointments and vacancies and reappointments. And then in addition we're getting applications in for some of those corridor improvement authority vacancies. So we'll keep that moving too even though those appointments those terms aren't ending with the year end. We'll still try to fill some of these vacancies in the next couple meetings. Thank you Ms. Bosker and thank you for your work on this. Questions comments concern colleagues? Commissioner Isasi? Thanks so much Ms. Bosker for that overview. Could you when we look at these in the future I know for the corridor improvement authorities each body can have up to two resident members is that correct? Or is that you kn …
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For more information, visit www.grandrapidsmi.gov/government/city-commission/ or contact [email protected] CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026, 8:00 AM City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS 1. Discussion on the current Board and Commission Vacancy List - September 8, 2026
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 02:00 PM

City Commission Meeting

Grand Rapids City Commission reviews grants, infrastructure, and social district updates

The City Commission will consider various financial resolutions, including grant acceptances and budget substitutions. The meeting also includes discussions on property rehabilitation districts, industrial exemptions, and updates to the downtown social district.

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City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers
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Call this meeting of City Commission to order. Thank you all for being here. And we will begin our meeting, as is our habit, with a moment of silence. Please join us in the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you, Mr. Clerk, if you could call the roll. Commissioner Belichick? Present. Commissioner Perdue? Good afternoon. Commissioner Yossasi? Present. Commissioner Kilgore? Present. Commissioner Knight? Here. Mayor LeGrand? Yes. And if our interpreter could come up and explain her job. My name is Sandra Nickel. I'm here to help you. If you want to interpret English to Spanish, I'll be helping you. It's a pleasure to be here. My name is Sandra Nickel. And I'm here to help you. Anyone who needs interpretation from English to Spanish or vice versa, I'm here to serve you. Gladly we'll do that to come up here or from the back. Thank you. And next item on our agenda is approval of minutes. Can I have a motion? So moved. Support. Oh, I'm sorry. I missed. I'm sorry. So this is our, now we have our first opportunity for public comment. This is specifically on agenda items. The agendas are available on the hall. So if you want to address something that's specifically an agenda item, please come up and address us. Tell us who you are, where you live. That would be nice. And the two things I will say, and I'll say this again …
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CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS CITY COMMISSION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 2:00 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 all meeting documents, please visit: www.grandrapidsmi.gov/government/city-commission/. Persons who need reasonable accommodation to participate, are asked to contact the City Clerk’s Office at 616-456-3010 or [email protected]. 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. The City’s Human Rights Ordinance prohibits discrimination against any individual in the exercise of civil rights because of actual or perceived co …
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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Committee of the Whole Meeting

New social district locations and industrial tax exemptions discussed

The Committee of the Whole will discuss expanding the Downtown Grand Rapids Social District and approving a new social district permit for Trust Restaurant and Tellers Lounge. The committee will also review industrial development resolutions for City Built Brewing Company and receive updates on elections and a proposed corrections millage.

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City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers
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I'm going to call this meeting of Committee of the Whole to order, and I'm going to, our first item of business is a proclamation regarding welcoming week. So I'm going to go up to the dais and read that, and I don 't know that I see Mr. Davis here, but, ah, okay. Can you come down, please? Sierra, can you come down to the podium, please? So I will preface this by saying that I'm going to read a proclamation on welcoming week, but this is part of our larger framework of what I'll say is our commitment to making it very, very clear that everyone who's a resident in our community is equally valued and respected, and we have a vision, at least, that everyone in our community is equally supported. And there's always more work to do in that space, and we all know from personal experience that it's one thing to have someone say that you're welcome . It's another thing to feel welcomed and to feel real inclusion. And I don't know that I want to say ownership, because I'm not really all that into owning things, but feeling like you're an equal member of the community and you have an equal voice. And how we know people in Grand Rapids are entitled to that is if they are residents. Not if they are, we don't have passports in Grand Rapids, and we don't have citizenship requirements. We have residents. And so everyone who is a resident of our city is part of our welcoming vision. And, of course, welcoming means we want other people to join the party. We are excited to be a city that real …
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For more information, visit www.grandrapidsmi.gov/government/city-commission/ or contact [email protected] CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026, 10:00 AM City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ITEMS 1. Proclamation Recognizing 2026 Welcoming Week (September 10–19, 2026) 2. Resolution establishing an Industrial Development District for City Built Brewing Company at 1560 Taylor Avenue N 3. Resolution approving an application for a 12-year Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate, pursuant to PA 198 of 1974, for City Built Brewing Company for a project located at 1560 Taylor Avenue N 4. Resolution revising the existing Downtown Grand Rapids Social District to add another location to the commons area 5. Resolution recommending approval by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission of Social District Permit application pursuant to Public Act 124 of 2020 for Elite District L.L.C dba Trust Restaurant and Tellers Lounge located at 115-117 Division Ave S BRIEFINGS 1. City Clerk Elections Update 2. An Update from the Kent County Sheriff’s Office on Proposed Corrections and Detention Facilities Millage
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 12:30 PM

Economic Development Project Team

Economic Development Project Team meets to discuss equity funds and business initiatives

The Economic Development Project Team will review updates regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Third Ward Equity Fund and the Cultural Business Enterprise (CBE) Initiative Phase 0 Pilot. The team will also receive the August 2026 Development Center Report.

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City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers
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Okay, all right So I'll call us back to order and we will take our last item first Yeah, yep All right. Yeah, we can make this the non-visual version. So I'm Jonathan Overman I'm the administrative service officer for the development center and pleased to present our development center report for August of 2026 our focus continues to be on Monitoring our plan review times and inspection services when it comes to mechanical inspection and that division in whole Right now we are still at about four weeks out for inspections scheduling, but staff are doing a tremendous job of squeezing Contractors in to make sure that we can try to address their needs ahead of time before their scheduled appointment This entails a lot of like if an inspector is going to be Within like a few blocks of a site They'll stop in and squeeze extra inspection and while they're out there As far as review timelines go our residential and Lutz review timelines continue to stay near our five-day target They're running just a little bit above that at about five point seven days on average The commercial side of things is our outlier where the average is about eight days largely due to the mechanical review delay On that front we have secured a former inspector On the basically the 700 hour Club where they are doing solely mechanical inspection reviewer plan review And then also just a note on units just looking at where we've been so far this year There are two over 2,000 units currently permitted and under …
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For more information, visit www.grandrapidsmi.gov/government/city-commission/ or contact [email protected] CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT TEAM TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026, 12:30 PM City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers DISCUSSION ITEMS AND UPDATES 1. Fiscal Year 2027 Third Ward Equity Fund Update 2. Cultural Business Enterprise (CBE) Initiative — Phase 0 Pilot Update 3. Development Center Report – August 2026
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 12:30 PM

Public Safety Committee Meeting

Public Safety Committee reviews license plate readers and crime stats

The Grand Rapids Public Safety Committee is meeting to receive updates and presentations on several public safety topics. They will hear a six-month update on the Medical Priority and Wellness Response program, a presentation from the police department and Flock Safety on automated license plate readers, an overview from the Office of Oversight and Public Accountability, and a monthly crime statistics report. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

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City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers
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Okay, I'm calling this meeting of public safety to order, and although we don't have to officially excuse people, I aren't elected, board member Mr. Fian sends his regrets. He was not able to make it today. So, the first item up for business is an update on our medical priority and wellness work from our fire chief. All right. Good afternoon. This is a midpoint update on our medical priority and wellness response team. Just a brief reminder, this is not the hot team that is still operating full force daily out in the streets. This is an additional preventative type program that the fire department has been exploring and this falls under the term community risk reduction, much like our fire prevention division does with smoke alarms and education on the fire side. This is a very similar type program on the medical side, which comprises about 64% of our responses. We entered this in partnership with Corwell Health. And we're going to be able to share with you just a few outcomes that we've experienced in the first six months of this program operating. So, our EMS captain, Captain Hutter, is going to briefly walk us through the presentation. Matt. He's taller than me. There we go. All right. Hey, good afternoon. It's hard to believe six months ago we were even talking about this. We were getting ready to buy Christmas presents and do all that. So, I can't believe we're here already. But, yes, the medical priority and wellness response, better known as our empower team. Sometimes …
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For more information, visit www.grandrapidsmi.gov/government/city-commission/ or contact [email protected] CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026, 12:30 PM City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ITEMS 1. Medical Priority and Wellness Response (MPWR) 6-Month Update 2. Presentation from the Grand Rapids Police Department and Flock Safety on Automated License Plate Readers 3. An Overview from the Office of Oversight and Public Accountability Regarding Reports and Studies 4. Presentation from the Grand Rapids Police Department on Monthly Crime Stats
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Committee to consider liquor license, election sites, ArtPrize

The Grand Rapids Committee of the Whole will consider four resolutions: a liquor license for Hoxie House LLC, the 2027 meeting schedule, polling locations and inspector pay for the November 2026 election, and approval of ArtPrize as a special event. They will also receive briefings on the SAFE Taskforce annual update and a Just-GR update from the Aspen Institute.

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City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers
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all right calling this meeting of city commission order committee the whole and first thing on our agenda is probably going to be a tough-f ought resolution this is yet another resolution for a development liquor license and this is for 1415 Plainfield Northeast that's location and it's Hox ie House LLC mr. clerk you want to give us an HLs yep thank you support or great yes so this is going into going in that Crescent area and so basically it 's a it's a historic 102 year old building and their concept is a cafe by day bar by evening run by owner and first-time Russian tear Angela Tramper so great any discussion colleagues all right all in favor say aye aye motion all opposed motion carries thank you next is a resolution adopting the 2027 City Commission meeting schedule and just so the public knows these are this is our schedule for the next year you know things can change but it's good to have a default schedule and it well in advance now again to refresh everyone's memories the purpose of City Commission meetings is to do City Commission work and we have public comment as a secondary function but we historically have not had all of these meetings happen at the times that they're currently in this calendar and sometimes we cancel meetings if there's not sufficient work for this body that doesn't mean we're avoiding public comment people can come all the other meetings and talk to us about it about issues and of course they can also reach out to commissioners anytime they wa …
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For more information, visit www.grandrapidsmi.gov/government/city-commission/ or contact [email protected] CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026, 10:00 AM City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ITEMS 1. Resolution approving the request from Hoxie House, LLC for a Development District Liquor License to be located at 1415 Plainfield Ave NE 2. Resolution to adopt the 2027 City Commission meeting schedule 3. Resolution approving Election Day polling locations and early voting sites for the November 2026 General Election and fixing inspector pay for Early Voting, Absent Voter Counting Board, and Election Day Inspectors 4. Resolution Approving ArtPrize as a Special Event from September 1 - October 10, 2026 BRIEFINGS 1. SAFE Taskforce Annual Update 2026 2. An Update Regarding A Just - GR Powered by the Aspen Institute’s Justice and Governance Partnership.
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 09:15 AM

Community Development Committee Meeting

Committee to award $1.26M water main contract, approve fireworks permit

The Community Development Committee will vote on several resolutions, including a $1.26 million water main extension contract, a fireworks permit for ArtPrize, and various easement agreements. These items are routine but involve significant public spending and infrastructure projects.

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City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers
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All right, good morning everyone. We'll get our Community Development Committee going at 915. Our first item is resolution approving a fireworks discharge permit for Pyrotechnico Fireworks, Inc. for special effects at the Gillette Bridge in connection with ArtPrize on September 18, 2026. Can I get a motion? I would like to make a motion to amend the date that was originally in the packet from September 19 to September 18 and replace it with the new agenda item. All right, so move. Any support? It's you. That's me, so move. I support, I'm in support. All right, we'll call. Go ahead. Oh, okay. Good morning. Yes, so fireworks will be on the 8th on Gillette Bridge. They're going to have about 5,000 shells that they're shooting off, about an inch and a quarter to three inches. And I think they're going to start at approximately 930 is their start time. All right, should be exciting. All the questions? All in favor? Aye. Aye. All right, no closed. It passes. Next item is the resolution awarding a contract with CL Trucking and Excavating LLC for Water Main Extension in Irene Avenue, Linda Avenue, and Public East Bend Southeast, and Water Services in Burton Street. Irene Delinda Water Main Extension in the amount of $1,259, 200.76, with a total amount not to exceed $1,724,980. So moved. Support. Yeah, good morning, everyone. I just wanted to share this project has been a partnership with Cascade Township, our Water Department, and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, …
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For more information, visit www.grandrapidsmi.gov/government/city-commission/ or contact [email protected] CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026, 9:15 AM City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ITEMS 1. Resolution Approving a Fireworks Discharge Permit for Pyrotecnico Fireworks Inc. for Special Effects at the Gillette Bridge in Connection with ArtPrize on September 19, 2026 2. Resolution awarding a contract with CL Trucking & Excavating, LLC for Water Main Extension in Irene Avenue, Linda Avenue and Public Easement (SE) and Water Services in Burton Street (Irene-Linda Water Main Extension) in the amount of $1,259,200.76 with total amount not-to-exceed $1,724,980.00 3. Resolution approving an increase of $20,000 for Richmond Park Parking Lot for a total not-to-exceed $620,000. 4. Resolution approving a Construction Agreement and accepting four Public Utilities Easements for Vista 45 Development located in the City of Walker south of Lake Michigan Drive and west of Wilson Avenue 5. Resolution releasing a Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Easement and accepting a Utility Easement at Cross Creek Condominiums at 3723 Portman Lane SE in connection with Storm Sewer Relocation for $1.00 6. Resolution accepting a Sidewalk and Utility Easement at 1555 Wealthy Street SE in connection with Wealthy Street Ethel Avenue to East City Limits Reconstruction for …
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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 08:30 AM

Fiscal Committee Meeting

Fiscal Committee to approve $125K Cure Violence contract and $6.5M in trail/water projects

The Grand Rapids Fiscal Committee is meeting to consider several resolutions, including a $125,000 contract with Cure Violence Global for violence prevention training, multiple budget substitutions for riverfront and trail improvements, and a budget ordinance amendment. They will also review the comptroller's warrant report and treasurer's report.

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City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers
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Good morning. The time is now 8.30, and we're going to go ahead and call our fiscal committee meeting to order. Man, Mr. Davis, look at you. I like that, being sharp. We have a number of things today, and let's start with the first one, which is a resolution authorizing a contract with Cure Violence Global, an amount not to exceed $125,000, to provide training and technical assistance to support the continued effectuation of the Cure Violence model in Grand Rapids. Do you have a motion? So moved. Support. Moved and supported. Mr. Davis. Thank you. Good morning. As the title suggests, this is an item to continue our contract with Cure Violence Global. Cure Violence Global is the parent organization who created the model for Cure Violence, and they provide training and technical assistance and licensing to be able to run this program in Grand Rapids. There will be an annual report from Cure Violence Grand Rapids at the Urban League. That happens in November, and we'll be bringing forward their contract at that time. Thank you, Mr. Davis. This is November. Number of years relationship. That was a number of years in the making, so thank you for highlighting. You know, obviously, this was something that was developed in another part of this country, to be able to use those technical details. Colleagues, questions on this one for Mr. Davis? Hearing and seeing none, all those in favor? Aye. Any opposed? Item carries. Thank you so much. Thank you. Item number two is a resolution auth …
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For more information, visit www.grandrapidsmi.gov/government/city-commission/ or contact [email protected] CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS FISCAL COMMITTEE TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026, 8:30 AM City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers FISCAL COMMITTEE ITEMS 1. Resolution authorizing a contract with Cure Violence Global in an amount not to exceed $125,000 to provide training and technical assistance to support the continued effectuation of the Cure Violence Model in Grand Rapids. 2. Resolution authorizing a Budget Substitution of $700,000 for Improvements to Grand River East Riverfront Phase I- US-131 to CSX Railroad 3. Resolution authorizing a Budget Substitution of $2,900,000 for Construction of Grand River Edges Trails East from Grand Rapids Eastern Railroad to Ann Street 4. Resolution authorizing a Budget Substitution of $2,900,000 for Improvements to Oxford Trail from Wealthy Street to Hall Street 5. Resolution authorizing a Budget Substitution in the amount of $40,000 for the Irene and Linda Watermain Extension 6. Resolution authorizing a Budget Substitution in the amount of $263,000 for Phase 4 of the Headworks / Grit Pass Upgrade 7. Bid List Resolution for August 25, 2026 8. Ordinance amending Section 1 of the Budget Ordinance 2026-11 for Fiscal Year 2027 (Amendment No. 02) 9. Comptroller's Warrant Report for the period of July 28, 2026 through August 10, 2026 in the amount of $189,200,114.64 10. Treasurer's …
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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 08:00 AM

Committee on Appointments Meeting

City Commission to approve Reina Watanabe as Utility Advisory Board alternate

The Committee on Appointments will vote on a resolution approving the City Commission's appointment of Reina Watanabe as an alternate to the Utility Advisory Board. The committee will also discuss the current list of vacancies for city boards and commissions.

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City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers
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Okay, good morning. We will call the committee on appointments to order at 8 a.m. We have two items on our agenda this morning. First, a resolution approving the City Commission's appointment of Raina Watanabe as an alternate to the Utility Advisory Board. So moved. Moved and supported. Comments on this resolution, colleagues? Yes, Ms. Bosker? I'll just mention that Raina is a City staff member who was recommended by the Director of Utilities to fill this role. Wonderful. Thank you, Ms. Bosker. Anything further? Seeing none, all those in favor? Aye. Those opposed? Motion carries. And now, Ms. Bosker, if you could lead us through a discussion on the current board and commission vacancy list. We're still a little bit in the space that we were at the last meeting. Still waiting for a couple of vetting to wrap up. And then we're still keeping on the radar the local officers' compensation commission, which will be down a couple of members soon, next month. And then working on just sort of moving forward and making progress towards the end of the year, getting everything in a row. The current members will receive their... Regular reapply notification in the next few weeks. And then we'll power through the vetting and receive feedback from liaisons and be prepared for that end of year meeting in December. Wonderful. I did have a great discussion with the mayor yesterday on a lot of these appointments, such as the possible for folks rolling off of mobile GR, for the local officers' c …
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For more information, visit www.grandrapidsmi.gov/government/city-commission/ or contact [email protected] CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026, 8:00 AM City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS 1. Resolution approving the City Commission's appointment of Reina Watanabe as an alternate to the Utility Advisory Board 2. Discussion on the current Board and Commission Vacancy List - August 25, 2026
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 03:00 PM

Civil Service Board Meeting

Board reviews new Utilities Valve Specialist role and revised Election Technician Aide classifications

The Civil Service Board will approve minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting and review eligible list reports. The primary decision items involve the creation of a new Utilities Valve Specialist classification and revisions to the Election Technician Aide classification levels I through IV. The meeting also includes informational updates on the Human Resources Director, a class compensation study, and board rules.

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For more information, visit www.grandrapidsmi.gov/government/boards-commissions/civil-service-board/ or contact [email protected] Civil Service Board Agenda Packet City Hall 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor Grand Rapids, MI 49503 AUGUST 25, 2026 @ 3:00 PM City Commission Chambers Members: Kenyatta Brame, Chairperson Maleika Brown, Member Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner Olivia Mulder, Member Nancy Haynes, Member Staff Members: Ashley Cloud Armando Ortega Selma Karic Michelle Eddie Derrius Gibbs Julia McCloud Tracy Shireman Kali Armstrong Legal Counsel: Sarah Hartman I. Call to Order II. Approval of agenda III. Public comment for an item on today's agenda IV. Approval of standard business items A. Approval of minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting B. Approval of Eligible List Reports V. Chief Examiner's Report agenda items A. New Classification- Utilities Valve Specialist B. Revised Classification Election Technician Aide (Level I, II, III, IV) VI. Chief Examiner's Report information/discussion items A. Introduction of Human Resources Director- Ashley Cloud B. Class Comp Study Update C. Civil Service Board Rules Update D. Discipline Report (Informational Only) VII. General Public Comment VIII. Next Meeting Date IX. Adjournment
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 02:30 PM

Legislative Team

City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 6th Floor, Conference Room 601
Video
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 07:00 PM

City Commission Meeting

City Commission to vote on $189M warrants, contracts, and budget shifts

The Grand Rapids City Commission is meeting to vote on a consent agenda that includes contracts, budget substitutions, and routine approvals, as well as public hearings on an industrial district for City Built Brewing Company. Notable items include a $125,000 contract with Cure Violence Global, several budget substitutions for riverfront and trail projects, and a $1.26 million water main extension contract. The meeting also includes public comments on various communications, including concerns about police use of force and automated license plate readers.

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City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers
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CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS CITY COMMISSION TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026 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 all meeting documents, please visit: www.grandrapidsmi.gov/government/city-commission/. Persons who need reasonable accommodation to participate, are asked to contact the City Clerk’s Office at 616-456-3010 or [email protected]. 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. The City’s Human Rights Ordinance prohibits discrimination against any individual in the exercise of civil rights because of actual or perceived color, race, religion or creed, sex, gender identity or expression, …
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Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 12:00 PM

August 2026 Mobile GR Commission Meeting

Mobile GR Commission to discuss micromobility and soccer stadium access

The Mobile GR Commission is meeting to take action on setting its November 2026 meeting date and sending a memo to the City Commission regarding safety funding. The commission will also discuss the Shared Micromobility Program and a Soccer Stadium Mobility & Access Plan, along with receiving updates from representatives and the director.

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111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
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For more information, visit https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/government/boards-commissions/mobile-gr-commission/ or contact [email protected] Mobile GR Commission Agenda Packet 300 Monroe NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 AUGUST 12, 2026 @ 12:00 PM City Commission Chambers Members: Chad Patton, Chair Laura Cesa, Comm Andrew Rohrer, Comm Kevin Wisselink, Comm Janelle Rai, Vice Chair Ken Miguel-Cipriano, Comm Adam Weiler, Comm Rick Armbruster, Comm David LaGrand, Mayor Stefan Pawelka, Comm Wesley Wilson, Comm Lindsey Perez-Plescher, Comm I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of the Agenda IV. Approval of Minutes V. Petitions and Communications VI. Action Items MGRC Action Item: November 2026 Mobile GR Commission Meeting Date MGRC Action Item: Memo to City Commission Regarding Safety Funding VII. Discussions MGRC Discussion Item: Shared Micromobility Program MGRC Discussion Item: Soccer Stadium Mobility & Access Plan VIII. Updates VSOC MGRC Representative Updates Director’s Updates IX. Public Comments X. Commissioner Comments XI. Adjournment For more information, visit https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/government/boards-commissions/mobile-gr-commission/ or contact [email protected]
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Committee of the Whole Meeting

City Commission to consider sister city pact with Dnipro, Ukraine

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several resolutions, including a sister city agreement with Dnipro, Ukraine, and multiple economic development items for Profile Films at 701 Ann St NW. They will also hear briefings on a new micromobility vendor and a cultural tour of the Third Ward.

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City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers
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Morning. Nice to hear all the happy patter in the audience. I'm calling this meeting of the Committee of Whole to order , and our first item of business is a resolution authorizing a sister city agreement with Dn ipro, Ukraine, and Mr. Canfield's coming up. I think he has a video to show us, among other things. Yes. Good morning, Mayor and Commissioners, and you are correct. We will show you a video in just a couple minutes, but first we want to make some introductory remarks and welcome our guests. So I'm pleased to introduce the resolution before you this morning to establish a formal sister city relationship between Grand Rapids and Dnipro, Ukraine. Grand Rapids has participated in the sister cities movement for approximately 40 years, and at their best, these relationships are an expression of citizen diplomacy. Those relationships create connections between people and institutions across national borders through cultural and educational exchange, economic and civic cooperation, and ultimately friendship. That mission feels particularly meaningful in the case of D nipro. Our formal relationship began in 2022, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. When Grand Rapids sought a tangible way to express our solidarity with the people of Ukraine, Dnipro subsequently became Grand Rapids' first friendship city. And over the years since, Grand Rapids' sister city is international. It's Dnipro committee, city officials, and our counterparts in Dnipro have continued building this re …
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For more information, visit www.grandrapidsmi.gov/government/city-commission/ or contact [email protected] CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026, 10:00 AM City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ITEMS 1. Resolution Authorizing a Sister City Agreement with Dnipro, Ukraine 2. Resolution establishing an Industrial Development District for Profile Films at 701 Ann St NW 3. Resolution approving an application for a 12-year Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate, pursuant to PA 198 of 1974, by Profile Films for a $26 Million project located at 701 Ann St NW 4. Resolution approving an Amendment to the Brownfield Plan Amendment for the Redevelopment Project located at 701 Ann Street NW 5. Resolution approving a Brownfield Plan Amendment for the 111 Barnett Street NE, 830 Fourth Street NW and 838 Butterworth Avenue SW Redevelopment Project BRIEFINGS 1. Shared Micromobility New Vendor Selection 2. Presentation on the Third Ward through Cultural Tour and Murals
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 12:30 PM

Economic Development Project Team

Economic Development Team to hear updates on jobs, development, and Opportunity Zones

The Grand Rapids Economic Development Project Team is meeting to receive updates from The Right Place, a July 2026 development report, and a briefing on federal Opportunity Zones program changes. These are discussion items only; no votes or decisions are scheduled.

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City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers
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Okay, calling this meeting of the Economic Development Project team to order. Our first item up is an update from the right place, and I saw Mr. Thalen. There he is. He's still here. Thank you, Mayor. As Mr. Thalen and Mr. Mraz comes up, we're always pleased to have the right place provide an economic update on what 's happening in the city and the region. And there's a lot of good and exciting projects that are happening. Many of them require your approval or authorization at some point in the past or will at some point in the future. And so I asked them to give us an overview today of what are some of the things that they are excited about and some of the things that we should be concerned about and put on our radar. Thank you. Thank you for the opportunity to be here. Also, shout out to the city staff that I've met or connected with earlier in the back of the room. Always in the back of the room, guys, never up front. But thanks for the partnership with the right place. Last year, we celebrated our 40th year serving the region. Really proud of the work we've been able to achieve together across the region. Over that 40-year window of time, 56,000 jobs have been created, impacted by our work, and over $6 billion of new investment. Really pleased with that progress. And if you pull back, as I'll show in a minute, and just look at how greater Grand Rapids fits within the context of the Midwest, what we've been able to accomplish is truly remarkable. So really pleased to give …
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For more information, visit www.grandrapidsmi.gov/government/city-commission/ or contact [email protected] CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT TEAM TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026, 12:30 PM City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers DISCUSSION ITEMS AND UPDATES 1. Update from the Right Place 2. Development Center Report – July 2026 3. Briefing on Federal Opportunity Zones Program Updates
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 09:15 AM

Community Development Committee Meeting

City to sell 150 Lexington Ave SW to GVSU for $90,500

The Community Development Committee will consider resolutions on property sales, public hearings, permits, and contracts. Key items include selling city-owned land to Grand Valley State University, scheduling hearings for an industrial district and tax exemption for City Built Brewing, and approving various construction and service agreements.

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City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers
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Good morning everyone. The time is now 9:15. We are going to get the community development meeting started. Our first item this morning is a resolution appro ving a fireworks discharge to GLC Live at 20 Monroe for special effects at 20 Monroe in connection with associated builders and contractors event on September 17, 2026. So move. Support. Moved and supported. Good morning. Good morning. For you guys that don't know me, I'm Molly Mc Intyre, Fire Inspector with the Fire Department. So yeah, on September 17th, they're just going to have some cold sparks, so we'll be there to watch the demo and make sure everything goes well. That's pretty much all they have. Ms. McIntyre, any questions? Seeing none, all in favor? Aye . Any opposed? Motion carries. Item number two this morning is a resolution scheduling a ... Turn on your mic and make sure it's on. Item number two this morning is a resolution scheduling a September 22, 2026 public hearing to consider past performance detailed in the federal fiscal year 2025 consolidated annual performance and evaluation report and future needs of housing and community development programs. Sir, motion? So moved. Support. Moved and supported. Mr. Tucker, good morning. Good morning, Community Development Committee. This item deals with our, as Commissioner Perdue stated, our consolidated annual performance and evaluation report. This is required by the Housing and Urban Development, our federal partners, with respect to our performance and fisc …
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For more information, visit www.grandrapidsmi.gov/government/city-commission/ or contact [email protected] CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026, 9:15 AM City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ITEMS 1. Resolution approving a Fireworks Discharge Permit to GLC Live at 20 Monroe for special effects at 20 Monroe in Connection with Associated Builders and Contractors event on September 17, 2026 2. Resolution scheduling a September 22, 2026, public hearing to consider past performance detailed in the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report and future needs of housing and community development programs 3. Resolution scheduling a public hearing for August 25, 2026, to consider establishing an Industrial Development District for City Built Brewing Company at 1560 Taylor Avenue N 4. Resolution scheduling a public hearing for August 25, 2026, to consider an application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate filed by City Built Brewing Company for a project located at 1560 Taylor Avenue N 5. Resolution approving the sale of City owned property located at 150 Lexington Avenue SW to Grand Valley State University for consideration of $90,500 and accepting a public utility and sidewalk easement 6. Resolution requesting the Revocation of an Existing Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate Und …
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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 02:00 PM

City Commission Meeting

Commission to vote on $26M tax break for Profile Films, sister city with Dnipro

The Grand Rapids City Commission will vote on a consent agenda and several resolutions, including a 12-year Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Profile Films' $26 million project at 701 Ann St NW, a sister city agreement with Dnipro, Ukraine, and a $5 million grant for indigent defense. The meeting also includes public comments and scheduled public hearings for future items.

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City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers
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I'm going to ask you all to join us as is our practice, beginning with a moment of silence. Please join us in the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Our interpreter could come up and introduce herself and her function. That would be great. And while we're doing that, yes, Mr. Clerk, if you can call the roll, please. Commissioner Kilgore? Present. Commissioner Knight? Present. Commissioner Assasi? Present. Commissioner Perdue? Commissioner Belchick? Mayor LeGrand. Yes. Good afternoon. My name is Sandra Nickel from the Hispanic Center. I'm an interpreter, and I'm here to help you with Spanish to English or English to Spanish. I will faithfully convey everything that is said both ways. Thank you. That brings us to our first opportunity for public comment on agenda items. So anyone wishing to speak to a specific agenda item, please reference the item and give us your name, and you'll have time to speak. I see Mark coming up. Hello, friends. Mark from Grand Rapids. I'm a member of the United States. Corridor Improvement Authority. Referred to Committee of Appointments. And communication received from Ali Joffrey regarding his resignation from the Community Relations Committee. Referred to Committee of Appointments. That brings us to reports of city officers. Mr. Clerk. Comptroller's Warrant Report for the period of July …
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CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS CITY COMMISSION TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026 2:00 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 all meeting documents, please visit: www.grandrapidsmi.gov/government/city-commission/. Persons who need reasonable accommodation to participate, are asked to contact the City Clerk’s Office at 616-456-3010 or [email protected]. 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. The City’s Human Rights Ordinance prohibits discrimination against any individual in the exercise of civil rights because of actual or perceived color, race, religion or cr …
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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 08:30 AM

Fiscal Committee Meeting

Fiscal Committee to consider $5M grant for indigent defense compliance

The Grand Rapids Fiscal Committee is meeting to consider several financial items, including accepting a $5 million grant from the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission for the FY27 Compliance Plan, authorizing a $75,650 agreement for an eviction prevention specialist, and approving budget substitutions for SCADA modernization and street reconstruction. The committee will also review routine reports on warrants and the treasurer's activities.

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City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers
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Good morning, everyone. It is now time to call our fiscal committee to order. Colleagues, before we get started, I'd like to just take a moment because Ms. Claren does not have a report at the end , and I don't want to forget. But Ms. Claren, you all have hired a new deputy for the office, so I want to turn over to her for an introduction, a few moments. Yes, I already lost him. Oh, there he is. Okay. Ross McGinn. Ross McGinn is our new deputy chief financial officer. He joins us from Melbourne, Florida. Australia. Yeah, he had the comment last week that, gosh, it's so cool . The weather up here compared to Florida right now, obviously, is a little different. It's vastly better here. So this is just really enjoyable weather while the rest of us are like, oh, my gosh. But happy to have Ross with us. He'll be filling in for me on the dais if I'm ever out. And he'll be overseeing, well, helping me with my directory departments as well as directly oversight of fiscal services. So happy to have him on board. Welcome. And, yeah, we'll look forward to either being on the dais or in the hallway. So thanks so much. And I hope you live in the second ward. Okay. Let's go to our first item. First is a resolution recognizing Fulton Street Farmers Market as a local civic organization. So moved. Support. Moved and supported. Ms. Hartman. Good morning. This is a routine item. Our office has confirmed the Fulton Street Farmers Market as its status with the state of Michigan and that they meet …
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For more information, visit www.grandrapidsmi.gov/government/city-commission/ or contact [email protected] CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS FISCAL COMMITTEE TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026, 8:30 AM City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers FISCAL COMMITTEE ITEMS 1. Resolution Recognizing Fulton Street Farmers Market Inc.’s as a Local Civic Organization 2. Resolution approving an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between Grand Valley State University and the City of Grand Rapids for extending dispatch services for an additional three years for an amount not to exceed $6,080.00 3. Resolution authorizing execution of a $75,650 Donated Funds Agreement with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) for a dedicated eligibility specialist for the Eviction Prevention Program 4. Resolution accepting a grant in an amount up to approximately $5 million from the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and authorizing execution of agreements for implementation of the FY27 Compliance Plan as required by the MIDC Act 5. Resolution Authorizing the Write-Off of Uncollectible Water and Sewer Utility Account Balances for Fiscal Year 2026 6. Resolution authorizing a Budget Substitution in the amount of $3,000,000 for SCADA Modernization 7. Resolution authorizing a Budget Substitution of $7,892.21 for Reconstruction of Crescent Street Alley from Grand Avenue to East …
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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 08:00 AM

Committee on Appointments Meeting

Committee to approve three appointments to city boards

The Committee on Appointments is meeting to consider three resolutions appointing individuals to city boards and commissions, and to discuss the current vacancy list. The appointments are to the Stormwater Oversight Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, and Mobile GR Commission.

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City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers
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Hi, good morning and happy August. We will call the committee on appointments to order at 8 a.m. Okay, we have a light agenda this morning, starting with a resolution recognizing Commissioner Belchick's appointment of Zachary Baker to the Stormwater Oversight Commission. So moved. Support. Moved and supported. Good morning. Good morning. Any comments on the appointment of Zachary Baker to the Stormwater Oversight Commission? May I? Yes, please. I just want to say I'm really happy to be able to bring Zachary into the Stormwater Commission Oversight. He's very interested in this field, has an environmental background. And if you recall, he was one of our first ward appointee candidates and interviewed for us during the first 10. Awesome. Thank you, Commissioner. Any further comments? Okay. Seeing none. All those in favor? Aye. Those opposed? Motion carries. That brings us to our second resolution, approving the City Commission's appointment of Ethan Walker to the Historic Preservation Commission. So moved. Moved and supported. Comments on this appointment, colleagues? Seeing none. All those in favor? Aye. Those opposed? Motion carries. Our third resolution confirming Mayor LaGrange's appointment of Anthony Parker to the Mobile GR Commission. So moved. Support. Moved and supported. Comments on this appointment, colleagues? Yes, Commissioner. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Pardon me. Thank you, Mr. Chair. I know this was one of the bodies where we talked at a variety of length about wards …
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For more information, visit www.grandrapidsmi.gov/government/city-commission/ or contact [email protected] CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026, 8:00 AM City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS 1. Resolution recognizing Commissioner Belchak's appointment of Zachary Baker to the Stormwater Oversight Commission 2. Resolution approving the City Commission's appointment of Ethan Walker to the Historic Preservation Commission 3. Resolution confirming Mayor LaGrand's appointment of Anthony Parker to the Mobile GR Commission 4. Discussion on the current Board and Commission Vacancy List - August 11, 2026

Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 246 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.

💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$226.8MWE2 SUPPORT SERVICES 8A JV LLC
Department of Energy · SITE OPERATIONS SUPPORT SERVICES IV (SOS IV) NATIONAL ENERGY TECHNOLOG
$55.0MWASEYABEK FEDERAL SERVICES, L.L.C.
Department of Energy · SITE OPERATIONS SUPPORT SERVICES 5 (SOS5) FOR THE NATIONAL ENERGY TECH
$34.2MGE AVIATION SYSTEMS LLC
Department of Defense · IGF::OT::IGF C-130 SELF CONTAINED NAVIGATION SYSTEM CONTRACTOR LOGISTI
$21.7MBRAINGU LLC
Department of Defense · ADVANCED BATTLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
$20.6MBRAINGU LLC
Department of Defense · KESSEL RUN BIG BANG AS A SERVICE
$16.4MGE AVIATION SYSTEMS LLC
Department of Defense · NAVY ACQUISITION
$15.9MGE AVIATION SYSTEMS LLC
Department of Defense · YEAR 2 SMS/SMUG/CSC PBL DO, PR NUMBER IS 1700084483
$15.0MBRAINGU LLC
Department of Defense · BRAINGU PHASE II SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH
$14.4MBRAINGU LLC
Department of Defense · ADVANCED BATTLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
$13.7MBRAINGU LLC
Department of Defense · SOFTWARE FACTORY DEVELOPMENT

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Kent County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-1,671 people (-$121.1M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)3 ({"Severe Storm": 3, "Snowstorm": 3, "Flood": 3, "Biological" · last Thu Feb 8, 2024)
Traffic fatalities15 (6 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments17,799 (384,635 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,443/mo (6,442 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy17.1% (low numeracy 26% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.

12,057
Recorded votes
$563.8M
Annual budget
$476.5M
Debt outstanding
801
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$563.8M
Spending$581.2M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.

Debt load HIGH

Outstanding debt$476.5M
Debt-to-revenue0.85×
Debt-load index70 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.430
All kids
0.384
Black kids
0.294

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Where it’s happening

geocoded land-use decisions
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