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Grand Rapids Land Bank authorizes towing contract, announces board transition and inventory updates

5454929 · July 22, 2025
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The Land Bank approved a towing contract to allow removal of abandoned vehicles from land-bank properties, discussed an imminent board transition and reported active property listings and sales activity.

The Grand Rapids Land Bank Authority approved a contract with a private towing service to remove abandoned and illegally parked vehicles from land-bank lots. Staff said the towing fees will be charged to vehicle owners; the land bank will pay only for required signage under Michigan law. Staff explained the contract fills an operational gap because property-maintenance contractors lack authority to remove vehicles on their own.

Staff's presentation and Q&A: Land bank…

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