Committee of the Whole - October 7, 2025

Grand Rapids City Commission (Committee of the Whole) · October 7, 2025

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Opening; special events resolution and Diwali fireworks request

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Mayor/Chair calls the Committee of the Whole to order and introduces a resolution to authorize special events under chapter 53 of the city code. Staff (Miss Pittman) says an attachment should list events Oct–Apr 2026 and that all events must provide certificates of insurance and event action plans; she specifically flagged the Diwali Festival of Lights (Oct. 21) requesting discharge of consumer-grade fireworks at 2525 Leonard.

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Grand Rapids City Commission Committee of the Whole reviewed a multi-section midyear performance report (health/environment, mobility, safety), approved several redevelopment and licensing resolutions, set election-day polling locations, and voted to enter a closed session to discuss legal advice.

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