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City updates retail support approach and reports progress reducing permitting delays
Summary
Officials said the city will shift from a shared MOU retail support model to targeted professional services and RFPs as partners (chamber, DJRI) pursue separate strategies; the development center reported reduced inspection delays but mechanical inspections remain the primary bottleneck.
City staff and partners briefed the commission on shifting retail‑support arrangements and recent permitting work.
Staff said the shared post‑pandemic memorandum of understanding that previously coordinated retail assistance among the city, DJRI and the Grand Rapids Chamber will not continue in its current three‑way form when it expires June 30; the city plans to use targeted…
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