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Commission authorizes construction, escrow agreements for Jefferson Farms East plat
Summary
The City Commission authorized two agreements with Bosco Construction for Jefferson Farms East: one to install utilities and streets for later public acceptance, and an escrow agreement covering city inspection costs; commissioners approved the motion unanimously.
The Kentwood City Commission voted Feb. 18 to authorize two construction agreements with Bosco Construction for the Jefferson Farms East subdivision and an escrow arrangement to cover city inspection costs.
City staff presented the request as two separate agreements: a developer agreement for installation of streets and utilities so the city can accept those improvements as public infrastructure, and an escrow agreement to cover the city's construction inspection costs. Staff said Bosco deposited $80,000 in escrow to cover engineering-consultant inspection expenses.
Kirkwood, the city presenter, said the plat will include water, sanitary and storm sewer systems and roads; Kentwood will accept street and storm system ownership while the City of Grand Rapids will take ownership of sewer and water infrastructure. Commissioners asked about architectural standards and whether building elevations were set as part of prior rezonings; planning staff said required architectural standards depend on whether the development used a planned-unit development or a straight rezoning.
A motion to approve the agreements, moved by Commissioner Morgan and supported by Commissioner Tyson, passed by voice vote. The staff presentation indicated the development will include approximately 39 homes (presentation language unclear) and that the agreements are standard preparatory steps before city acceptance of new public infrastructure.
