The Board approved interlocal agreements for the 443 Sheldon Ave SE and 125 Ottawa Redevelopment Projects. Additionally, the Board authorized FY 2027 tax increment reimbursement payments and approved grant agreements for projects located at 1125 Alpine Avenue NW and 720 Crosby. The Board also reviewed the September 2026 Activity Report for the Environmental Site Assessment Program and received an update from the Executive Director regarding staffing, project compliance, and the Emerging Developer grant program.
Aug 26, 2026·
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The board approved a development and reimbursement agreement with Slick Investments, LLC for the 111 Barnett Street NE, 830 Fourth Street NW, and 838 Butterworth SW Redevelopment Project, along with associated interlocal tax capture sharing agreements. Additionally, the board approved the August 2026 activity report for the Environmental Site Assessment Grant Program, the Pleasant Hills I amendment to the LBRF developer reimbursement agreement, and the issuance of a request for proposals for legal services. Other business included a discussion regarding a request to the Affordable Housing Fund and clarification on various revolving loan fund programs managed by the department.
May 27, 2026·Board meeting
Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Meeting
The board discussed financial statements, focusing on fiscal year 2026 reimbursements. The meeting included the adoption of the fiscal year 2027 budget, addressing high demand and the need for future funding strategies. Action items included the approval of a brownfield plan amendment for a 24-unit residential townhome project at 111 Barnett Street Northeast, 834th Street Northwest, and 838 Butterworth Street Southwest, as well as a brownfield plan amendment for a 97,000 square foot industrial facility redevelopment project for Profile Films at 701 Ann Street Northwest.
Apr 22, 2026·Board meeting
Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Meeting
The board addressed several key items, including a conflict of interest declaration, a brownfield plan amendment for the Indiana Avenue redevelopment project, and the approval of a work plan and reimbursement agreement for the Lake Eastbrook Apartments. Additionally, the board approved an environmental site assessment grant request for 45 South Division Street and supported a $745,000 grant application for the Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy to assist with soil contamination removal for their new learning and wellness center. A severe weather drill was also discussed for the meeting proceedings.
