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2026-08-26
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Minutes of 08/11/2026 2:00 PM
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Communication received from Jolena Spalink expressing disappointment in the Cambridge Park pilot program
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Communication received from the Concerned Clergy of Grand Rapids expressing concern for the Grand Rapids Police Department's use of force on Friday, June 19, 2026
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Communication received from Remi Monaghan urging the City Commission to reject, prohibit, or place a moratorium on the installation or expansion of automated license plate reader systems, including...
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Communication received from Arielle Leipham Ellis regarding her resignation from the Vital Streets Oversight Commission
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Petition received urging the City Commission to maintain quality-of-life policing methods
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Communication received from Randy Shier regarding excessive noise from Acrisure Amphitheater
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Communications (3) received expressing concerns about Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) Systems
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Comptroller's Warrant Report for the period of July 28, 2026 through August 10, 2026 in the amount of $189,200,114.64
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Treasurer's Report for the Period of July 29, 2026, through August 11, 2026
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Resolution approving the City Commission's appointment of Reina Watanabe as an alternate to the Utility Advisory Board
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
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...
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Resolution authorizing a Budget Substitution of $700,000 for Improvements to Grand River East Riverfront Phase I- US-131 to CSX Railroad
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
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
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Resolution authorizing a Budget Substitution of $2,900,000 for Improvements to Oxford Trail from Wealthy Street to Hall Street
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
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Resolution authorizing a Budget Substitution in the amount of $40,000 for the Irene and Linda Watermain Extension
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Resolution authorizing a Budget Substitution in the amount of $263,000 for Phase 4 of the Headworks / Grit Pass Upgrade
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Bid List Resolution for August 25, 2026
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
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...
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Resolution approving an increase of $20,000 for Richmond Park Parking Lot for a total not-to-exceed $620,000.
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
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...
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
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
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
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 the nominal consideration of One...
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Resolution authorizing execution of a no-cost agreement with Veo for shared micromobility services
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Resolution Approving a Fireworks Discharge Permit for Pyrotecnico Fireworks Inc. for Special Effects at the Gillette Bridge in Connection with ArtPrize on September 18, 2026
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Resolution approving the request from Hoxie House, LLC for a Development District Liquor License to be located at 1415 Plainfield Ave NE
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Resolution to adopt the 2027 City Commission meeting schedule
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
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...
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Resolution Approving ArtPrize as a Special Event from September 1 - October 10, 2026
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Ordinance amending Section 1 of the Budget Ordinance 2026-11 for Fiscal Year 2027 (Amendment No. 02)
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Public hearing to consider establishing an Industrial Development District for City Built Brewing Company at 1560 Taylor Avenue N
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Public hearing to consider an application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate filed City Built Brewing Company for a project located at 1560 Taylor Avenue N
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Medical Priority and Wellness Response (MPWR) 6-Month Update
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Presentation from the Grand Rapids Police Department and Flock Safety on Automated License Plate Readers
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
An Overview from the Office of Oversight and Public Accountability Regarding Reports and Studies
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Presentation from the Grand Rapids Police Department on Monthly Crime Stats
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Resolution approving the request from Hoxie House, LLC for a Development District Liquor License to be located at 1415 Plainfield Ave NE
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Resolution to adopt the 2027 City Commission meeting schedule
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
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...
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Resolution Approving ArtPrize as a Special Event from September 1 - October 10, 2026
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
SAFE Taskforce Annual Update 2026
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
An Update Regarding A Just - GR Powered by the Aspen Institute’s Justice and Governance Partnership.
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
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
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Resolution Approving a Fireworks Discharge Permit for Pyrotecnico Fireworks Inc. for Special Effects at the Gillette Bridge in Connection with ArtPrize on September 18, 2026
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
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...
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Resolution approving an increase of $20,000 for Richmond Park Parking Lot for a total not-to-exceed $620,000.
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
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...
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
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
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
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 the nominal consideration of One...
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Resolution authorizing execution of a no-cost agreement with Veo for shared micromobility services
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
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...
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Resolution authorizing a Budget Substitution of $700,000 for Improvements to Grand River East Riverfront Phase I- US-131 to CSX Railroad
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
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
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Resolution authorizing a Budget Substitution of $2,900,000 for Improvements to Oxford Trail from Wealthy Street to Hall Street
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Resolution authorizing a Budget Substitution in the amount of $40,000 for the Irene and Linda Watermain Extension
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Resolution authorizing a Budget Substitution in the amount of $263,000 for Phase 4 of the Headworks / Grit Pass Upgrade
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Bid List Resolution for August 25, 2026
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Ordinance amending Section 1 of the Budget Ordinance 2026-11 for Fiscal Year 2027 (Amendment No. 02)
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Comptroller's Warrant Report for the period of July 28, 2026 through August 10, 2026 in the amount of $189,200,114.64
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Treasurer's Report for the Period of July 29, 2026, through August 11, 2026
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Resolution approving the City Commission's appointment of Reina Watanabe as an alternate to the Utility Advisory Board
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Discussion on the current Board and Commission Vacancy List - August 25, 2026
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 25, 2026)
Minutes of 7/21/2026 2:00 PM
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 11, 2026)
Communication received from Bradley Littell regarding the City Comptroller's office
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 11, 2026)
Communication received from Mary Kay Oosdyke regarding pedestrian safety on Kalamazoo Avenue
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 11, 2026)
Communication received from Madison Schaefer regarding excessive noise from the Upheaval Festival
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 11, 2026)
Communication received from Jennifer Townsend urging the City Commission to terminate the use of Flock automated license plate readers in the City of Grand Rapids
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 11, 2026)
Communication received from Lucas Leverett regarding bike safety
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 11, 2026)
Communication received from Trevor TenBrink regarding his resignation from the Michigan Street Corridor Improvement Authority
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 11, 2026)
Communication received from Ali Jaffry regarding his resignation from the Community Relations Commission
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 11, 2026)
Comptroller's Warrant Report for the period of July 1, 2026 through July 27, 2026 in the amount of $95,166,325.92 and Monthly Travel Report
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 11, 2026)
Treasurer's Report for the Period of July 7, 2026, through July 28, 2026
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 11, 2026)
Resolution recognizing Commissioner Belchak's appointment of Zachary Baker to the Stormwater Oversight Commission
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 11, 2026)
Resolution approving the City Commission's appointment of Ethan Walker to the Historic Preservation Commission
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 11, 2026)
Resolution confirming Mayor LaGrand's appointment of Anthony Parker to the Mobile GR Commission
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 11, 2026)
Resolution Recognizing Fulton Street Farmers Market Inc.’s as a Local Civic Organization
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 11, 2026)
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...
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 11, 2026)
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...
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 11, 2026)
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...
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 11, 2026)
Resolution Authorizing the Write-Off of Uncollectible Water and Sewer Utility Account Balances for Fiscal Year 2026
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 11, 2026)
Resolution authorizing a Budget Substitution in the amount of $3,000,000 for SCADA Modernization
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 11, 2026)
Resolution authorizing a Budget Substitution of $7,892.21 for Reconstruction of Crescent Street Alley from Grand Avenue to Eastern Avenue
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 11, 2026)
Bid List Resolution for August 11, 2026
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 11, 2026)
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
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 11, 2026)
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...
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 11, 2026)
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
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 11, 2026)
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...
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 11, 2026)
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...
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 11, 2026)
Resolution requesting the Revocation of an Existing Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate Under P.A. 198 - Saugatuck Brewing Co., Inc., dba Creston Brewery
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 11, 2026)
Resolution approving an agreement between the City of Grand Rapids and the Michigan Department of Transportation and authorizing expenditure of $49,900 in connection with the FY26 Metropolitan...
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 11, 2026)
Resolution approving an increase to the unit prices for As-Needed General Construction Services at Various Locations with no change in previously authorized Expenditures of $2,000,000
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 11, 2026)
Resolution approving an increase to unit prices for Pro-Tech Environmental Inc., and Demolition Contractors Inc. dba Pitsch Wreaking Company/Pitsch Companies for As-Needed Hazardous Materials...
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 11, 2026)
Resolution approving a Construction Agreement and accepting a Public Utilities Easement for Standale Meijer Outlots
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 11, 2026)
Resolution approving Consent to Assignment of Agreement to Abonmarche Consultants, Inc. for Professional Architectural Services
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 11, 2026)
Resolution Confirming 2026 (FY2027) Downtown Improvement District Special Assessment Roll 8806
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 11, 2026)
Resolution Authorizing a Sister City Agreement with Dnipro, Ukraine
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 11, 2026)
Resolution establishing an Industrial Development District for Profile Films at 701 Ann St NW
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 11, 2026)
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
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 11, 2026)
Resolution approving an Amendment to the Brownfield Plan Amendment for the Redevelopment Project located at 701 Ann Street NW
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 11, 2026)
Resolution approving a Brownfield Plan Amendment for the 111 Barnett Street NE, 830 Fourth Street NW and 838 Butterworth Avenue SW Redevelopment Project
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 11, 2026)
Update from the Right Place
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 11, 2026)
Development Center Report – July 2026
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 11, 2026)
Briefing on Federal Opportunity Zones Program Updates
Listed on meeting agenda (Aug 11, 2026)
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