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Hudsonville approves Veritis Group contract to begin Village Green planning
Summary
The Hudsonville City Commission approved a phase‑one planning contract with Veritis Group, Inc., authorizing the city manager to sign a professional services agreement not to exceed $105,725; staff said the baseline scope is about $92,275 with limited TBD items and pledged regular progress reporting.
The Hudsonville City Commission voted to let the city manager enter into a professional services agreement with the Veritis Group, Inc. to begin phase‑one planning for the proposed Village Green, with a contract cap of $105,725.
City staff told commissioners that much of the prior planning work can be refreshed rather than duplicated, lowering the consultant baseline to about $92,275. Staff said the higher $105,725 cap preserves flexibility for limited additional tasks — for example a potential parking study or other scope items — so the project would not need repeated contract amendments during early planning.
Commissioners asked for guardrails on scope and periodic reporting. Several members said they prefer a clear baseline and periodic checkpoints rather than repeated small amendments. Staff responded that the contract includes itemized phases and that monthly or ad hoc updates could be provided so elected officials can weigh in during early deliverables.
The commission first voted to take the consultant recommendation off the table, then approved the agreement by roll call vote; the clerk recorded unanimous support. Staff said the city continues to refine the budget and will return if significant scope changes are needed.
Next steps: staff will finalize the agreement and the consultant will begin phase‑one planning work under city direction, with the commission to receive progress updates as the work proceeds.
