The City Commission meeting included a detailed update on the Fire Department's recent activities, call statistics, and staffing levels. The Commission approved fiscal year 2025/2026 budget carry forwards to 2026/2027 across various funds. They also accepted a proposal for design engineering and bidding services for the Clay Cliffs Trail project. Additionally, the Commission authorized vehicle upfitting services for a new Dodge Ram 3500 and a Chevrolet Tahoe police cruiser. Finally, the sale of city-owned property at 126 S. DeKrafft Avenue to the Big Rapids Housing Commission was approved, and there was a brief discussion on the future use of restricted opioid funds.
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The Commission addressed various municipal operations, including the introduction of a new Police Chief and a review of the City's investment strategy. Action was taken to deny special land use permits for a sober-living facility on Maple Avenue and for a commercial pickleball operation on Willow Avenue. The Commission also approved several financial and administrative measures, such as budget transfers, the designation of a Street Administrator, and an agreement to manage wastewater infrastructure for Big Rapids Township. Additionally, the body authorized the purchase of new vehicles for the Fire, Police, and Public Works departments, approved repair projects for water treatment infrastructure, and extended a contract for wastewater treatment chemicals.
Aug 17, 2026·Board meeting
City Commission Commission Meeting
The commission conducted business regarding several municipal administrative and operational matters. Key agenda items included mayoral appointments to the airport advisory board and the formalization of policing services agreements with the local housing commission, public schools, and a charter academy. The commission adopted a necessary federal grant procurement policy to ensure eligibility for future funding and authorized a grant-funded maintenance project for airport pavement seal coating. Furthermore, the commission enacted an ordinance and supporting resolution to establish a cost recovery program for fire department emergency services, specifically targeting utility infrastructure and hazardous materials incidents.
Aug 17, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
City Commission of the City of Big Rapids Regular Meeting
The City Commission approved several resolutions, including mayoral appointments to city boards and commissions. Agreements were authorized for policing services with the Big Rapids Housing Commission, as well as contracts for School Resource Officers with Big Rapids Public Schools and Crossroads Charter Academy. The commission adopted a new Federal Grant Procurement Policy and authorized an MDOT contract for airfield pavement sealing at Roben-Hood Airport. Additionally, the commission established an Emergency Services Cost Recovery schedule and ordinance, and adopted a policy regarding sewer backup cleanup assistance.
