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Commission adopts multi-item budget amendment including biosolids O&M and park grants
Summary
The commission adopted a budget amendment covering seven items: $60,000 for commission support, ~$87,000 for a domestic violence specialty court, ~$10,000,000 for biosolids authority O&M, police 3D scanner acceptance, and parks grants including a $300,000 MNRTF award and $200,000 for Sullivan Field improvements.
The Grand Rapids City Commission approved an ordinance amending the budget to add seven appropriations across multiple departments. Staff summarized the items as: $60,000 for enhanced support for the city commission; about $87,000 for a domestic violence specialty court; a Grand Valley Regional Biosolids Authority operation and maintenance budget totaling just over $10,000,000; a police department 3D laser-scanner item; and parks and recreation grants including $67,000 for the Leonard To Anne Trail Street project, a $300,000 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund award for a bike-park project, and $200,000 for Sullivan Field improvements funded by Friends of Valley Field.
Budget staff presented the ordinance and commissioners conducted a roll-call vote. The motion passed and immediate effect was approved. Commissioners asked clarifying questions and noted that some items had been discussed previously in committee. The ordinance record indicates unanimous support at the meeting; staff will proceed with implementation steps and required reporting.
