Finance and Infrastructure Committee 04/21/26

The Kent County Finance and Infrastructure Committee met on April 21, 2026, to discuss several procurement and budget-related items. Key actions included approval of a three-year labor agreement with the Technical Professional and Office Workers Association of Michigan, and the 2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget proposal totaling approximately $8.3 million, funded primarily through general fund support. The committee also approved a new tax sharing agreement with the City of Wyoming and its Downtown Development Authority to formalize millage revenue sharing. Additionally, the committee accepted a $50,000 sponsorship from the City of Grand Rapids to support the West Michigan Welcome Plan, which funds cultural event sponsorships and community engagement. Other procurement-related approvals included an easement agreement with Canon Township for park development and acceptance of a $37,344 grant for a medical marijuana prevention campaign. The meeting featured discussions on balancing capital funding, tax increment financing impacts, and community cultural initiatives. Motions on all procurement and budget items passed with majority support.