The Big Rapids City Commission will be meeting Monday, Apr. 21, at Big Rapids City Hall.

General business items include resolutions for the following projects:

• Adopting a reservation policy for two community rooms at the Old Jail Hall on 220 S. Stewart Ave. This will be managed by Big Rapids Department of Public Works, with rules ensuring safe and orderly use.

• Updating the non-bargaining employee handbook to comply with Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA), effective Feb. 21, 2025. This will define accrual rates, eligibility, and documentation requirements.

• Extending Re/Max Together Realty’s contract to sell the old Hanchett Property, located at 906 N. State Street, until Apr. 30, 2026. The price is listed to stay at $500,000.

• Accepting Blastek, LLC’s bid of $280,807 for clarifier maintenance with the Water Treatment Plant, as recommended by Fleis & VandenBrink.

• Extending Waste Recovery Systems’ contract for sanitary sewer lining for one year, until Jun. 30, 2026, with an 8% rate increase due to material costs.

• Approving Traffic Control Order No. 590, which would install “No Parking” signs on the south side of Jefferson Ave. between 2nd and 3rd Ave. This would address the congestion near the Eastwood Elementary Early Childhood Center.

The meeting will also include the proclamation of Arbor Day and General Federation of Women’s Club Federation Day. There will also be citizen recognition for the Hemlock Park Improvement Project.

All city commission meetings are available to the public and are streamed on the City of Big Rapids YouTube Channel. Estimated start time of the meeting is 6:30 P.M.