Kent County Board of Commissioners 05/14/2026

The Kent County Board of Commissioners held a special Finance and Infrastructure Committee meeting on May 14, 2026. The meeting included public comments highlighting innovative construction methods such as 3D printed construction for affordable housing. The committee reviewed and approved a second amendment to the lease agreement between Kent County and the city of Grand Rapids concerning the Kent County Courthouse. This amendment extends the lease term until either a tenancy-in-common agreement is finalized or August 1, 2026, whichever occurs first. The agreement governs ownership and operational responsibilities following the payoff of bonds issued for courthouse construction, anticipated around June 1, 2026. Commissioners discussed the status of negotiations and requested copies of the lease agreement for review. The motion to approve the lease amendment passed unanimously, with plans to revisit the finalized tenancy-in-common agreement in future meetings.