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Big Rapids City Commission to discuss permit for new adult foster care facility at upcoming meeting

City commissioners will meet Monday, May 11, to discuss multiple proposals for Big Rapids.

On the agenda is a resolution to authorize a special land use permit for a new adult foster care facility on Third Avenue. The proposed 20-resident facility, located on the east side of the property at 203 S. Third Ave., did not meet the one-acre requirement or the 50-foot setback requirement but received an approved variance from the zoning board for conditional fencing.

The meeting will also approve an amended development agreement with the Big Rapids Housing Commission, a ground lease agreement for Roben-Hood Airport and the award of a bid to Reith Reily for the 2026 street resurfacing project.

Other business items include:

  • Approving mayoral appointments to boards and commissions

  • Accepting an audit proposal from Clark Schaefer Hackett

  • Accepting a proposal from Dewpoint LLC for the City of Big Rapids Cybersecurity Assessment

  • Approving a ground lease agreement at Roben-Hood Airport with Samuel M. Vance

  • Approve a Brownfield reimbursement agreement for Allen Edwin Homes and the Sandy Acres Development

  • Approve the amended development agreement with the Big Rapids Housing Commission for the purchase of 1714 Harding Drive and a portion of 1030 Mechanic Street

  • Awarding a bid to Peerless Midwest Inc. to maintain and repair city wells

  • Awarding a bid for the 2026 Street Resurfacing Project

The meeting will also include a study session with grant coordinator Megan Eppley regarding the MSHDA Michigan Neighborhood Grant.

All City Commission meetings are open to the public and streamed live on the City of Big Rapids YouTube channel. The meeting is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m.

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