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Commission approves contracts, purchases, budget amendments and ordinance changes in routine business vote
Summary
The commission approved a package of routine procurement, equipment purchases, budget amendments and an amendment to the city's noise ordinance at its March 24 meeting; most items passed on voice or roll call and will be implemented by departments.
The Kentwood City Commission approved a slate of administrative contracts, equipment purchases, budget amendments and an ordinance amendment during its March 24 meeting. Items below passed on voice or roll call votes; discussions were recorded in the meeting minutes and staff memos. Most items were routine procurement or budget actions that will be carried out by city departments.
Key actions and contract awards (summary):
- Receive and file: Local Officers' Compensation Commission (LOCC) recommendations on elected officer salaries (presented by LOCC chair Greg Jakubcic). The commission received and filed the report.
- Receive and file: Police and Fire monthly reports for February 2025 (Fire Chief Wilman and Police Chief Whitland presented statistics and highlights including runs, fire inspections and a major narcotics search warrant seizure described by the police chief).
- Construction agreements: Authorized a construction agreement for Highbore (Highbury) Acres Site Condos Phase 1 (city utilities jurisdiction) and a separate agreement for GR Ancillary Developments (utilities under Grand Rapids jurisdiction) to permit inspection and…
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