Following two public hearings last month, the Big Rapids City Commission tonight will be discussing and acting on whether or not to approve the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget for the city.

The budget for next fiscal year is just under $36-million dollars. This resolution requires a 4/5^th vote for approval.

Continuing in general business, city commissioners are expected to approve a resolution that authorizes a grant submission to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation for the Train Depot Trailhead Park project. Commissioners are also expected to award a bid for a new LED sign for the Big Rapids Department of Public Safety Building. Finally, the city commission is expected to authorize a Special Land Use Permit for a Communications Tower at 301 N. Bronson Avenue.

The meeting begins at 6:30pm tonight at City Hall.