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OVG-managed Grand River Center posts awards, seeks steady operating support in FY2026 request
Summary
City staff reviewed Grand River Center operations run by OVG, highlighting a Culture City accessibility certification, a North Star Stellar Award and outreach that helped attract a multi-venue youth volleyball tournament.
City staff and the Oak View Group (OVG) general manager briefed the council on Grand River Center operations during the April 9 special budget session. Marie Ware, Parks and Recreation Director, said the city owns the building and buys capital improvements and insurance; OVG handles day-to-day management under contract.
OVG’s recent initiatives drew attention in the presentation. Ware described a staff-led accessibility program and certification through Culture City for sensory-sensitive events and noted the Grand River…
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