1) Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of a member to the City Planning Commission

2) Resolutions (2) confirming the Mayor's appointment of members to the Community Relations Commission.

3) Discussion of the Board/Commission Vacancy List

1) Resolution approving local civic recognition

2) FY2006 Budget Ordinance Amendment #7

3) Request for Sewer System Fund Budget Substitution

4) Weekly Bid List

5) Comptroller’s Report

a. Travel Report - July 2005

6) Treasurer’s Report

Commission Initiatives

• Aggressive Business Attraction Strategies
• New Economy Task Force
• Sustainable Grand Rapids

1) Resolution to approve the request from SMG on behalf of Feld Entertainment, Inc. for a Fireworks Discharge Permit to be used in conjunction with the Ringling Brothers Circus.

2) Resolution to set date to consider Zoning Ordinance text change to the C-2 Community Commercial Zone to allow used car sales as an accessory use to vehicle repair

3) Resolution to set date to consider zone change for 2850 South Division Avenue from TBD Traditional Business District and R-1A One-Family Auxiliary Residential Zone to PRD Planned Redevelopment District

4) Resolution to set date to consider Zoning Ordinance text change to allow outdoor seating abutting a public street in an UBD Urban Business District and TBD Traditional Business District, and to require PWA Permitted with Approval review for outdoor seating in the C-3 Central Business District when not abutting a public street

5) Resolution to set a public hearing to consider adoption of a PUD Planned Unit Development District at the North East corner of Knapp Street and the East Beltline (The Village at Knapp’s Crossing)

6) Resolution approving a construction agreement in connection with the construction of Storm Sewer in Travis Street (Plastic Plate)

7) Resolution approving agreements for preliminary engineering services for the Reconstruction of Michigan Street Bridge over Division Avenue and Reconstruction of Division Avenue

8) Resolution approving an agreement in connection with construction of a temporary earth retention system in Michigan Street

9) Resolution consenting to the vacations of portions of Dudley Place and Union Avenue

10) Resolution approving an increase in the scope of work in connection with the Comprehensive Master Plan for Water and Sewer Services for the Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area

11) Resolution awarding a contract for Watermain Replacement in Houseman Avenue

12) Resolution approving an extension of the contract for Traffic Calming at Various Locations – Contract No. 2002-01 to include additional traffic calming work

13) Resolution authorizing payment of a credit in connection with the Reconstruction of Monroe Avenue, Pearl Street, and Michigan Street (East Side Sanitary Trunk Sewer)

8:30 a.m. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE* (Continued)

14) Resolution awarding a contract for Repair, Renovation, Improvement, and Construction Services in connection with Various Projects for the City of Grand Rapids Public Buildings and Facilities

15) Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign USEPA State and Tribal Assistant Grant agreement amendments on behalf of the City

Commission Initiatives

• Renewable Energy
• Wireless Broadband

1) Resolution approving an application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate – Oliver Products Company

2) Resolution setting the date of a public hearing to obtain public comment on housing and community development programs performance and needs

3) Resolution supporting the opposition to any Michigan legislative changes which would inhibit our usage of Wireless Broadband Technology.

4) Resolution authorizing the engagement of Lean Concepts, LLC for the purpose of implementing Administrative Lean practices

5) Review of revisions to Committee process

Commission Initiatives

• Education Renewal Zone
• Neighborhood Economic Development
• Race Relations/Diversity

2:00 p.m. CITY COMMISSION MEETING, Commission Chambers (agenda attached)

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