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Grand Rapids launches Motu – new app for on-street parking payments

Published on June 21, 2018

The City’s Mobile GR and Parking Services Department today introduced Motu, a new app for on-street parking payments. Motu replaces Parkmobile for on-street parking payments in the city. The Motu app's customized Grand Rapds design allows users to monitor their parking sessions, view payment history and receive email receipts.

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Applications now available for Third Ward seat

Published on June 20, 2018

The City Clerk’s Office is now accepting applications for the Third Ward City Commission seat recently vacated by Commissioner David Allen. The online application is available online until 5 p.m. Monday, July 2.

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GRPD captain graduates from the FBI National Academy

Published on June 19, 2018

Grand Rapids Police Capt. Michael Maycroft recently graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va. Maycroft and more than 230 other students, including 25 from other countries, received 10 weeks of training and education in leadership, counterterrorism, media relations, forensics, health and wellness, emerging trends and best practices in law enforcement.

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City Commission to accept applications for Third Ward seat

Published on June 12, 2018

The City Commission this evening announced its plans to accept applications for the Third Ward seat vacated by Commissioner David Allen. Mayor Rosalynn Bliss said the Commission would work with the City’s Human Resources Department to finalize the application process. She said she expected to be able to announce the details in the next few weeks.

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City Commission adopts FY2019 Fiscal Plan

Published on June 12, 2018

The City Commission this evening adopted the City’s FY2019 budget. Approval of the ordinance establishes a series of operating, debt service and capital appropriations for the fiscal year that begins July 1. The $590 million spending plan reduces the City’s property tax millage rate from 9.0258 mills to 8.9710 mills and invests in affordable housing, community and police relations and more.

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City’s concentrated waste pipeline now accepting waste from Founders

Published on June 12, 2018

The City is one step closer to energy sustainability now that it’s accepting waste from Founders Brewing Co. The kickoff of the City’s new load balancing operation marks the completion of the first phase of its biodigester project.

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Grand Rapids pools and splash pads are now open for the summer

Published on June 08, 2018

The pools at Briggs Park (Lafayette and Knapp NE), Martin Luther King Jr. Park (Fuller and Franklin SE) and Richmond Park (Richmond and Tamarack NW) operate seven days a week (except for July 4). Splash pads throughout Grand Rapids are open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

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Police Department inviting community to join trust building initiative

Published on June 07, 2018

The Grand Rapids Police Department is inviting community members to participate in a trust building initiative. The first session of “Speed of Trust” is set for Wednesday, June 27, and participants have two options: 8 a.m. to noon or 1 to 5 p.m. Each one will take place at Grand Rapids Community College.

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Commission OKs new Michigan Street Corridor transportation partnership

Published on June 05, 2018

City commissioners today approved a new three-year pilot program partnership with the Interurban Transit Partnership (“The Rapid”) and Spectrum Health that will dramatically increase bus service to help reduce traffic and ease parking congestion along the Michigan Street corridor.

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Grand Rapids receives grant to support 10-Minute Walk participation

Published on June 05, 2018

The City of Grand Rapids has been selected to receive $40,000 in grant funding from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) as part of the 10-Minute Walk campaign. The grant funding will be used to support community planning efforts that help increase access for residents to high-quality parks within a 10-minute walk – or a half-mile.

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Grand Rapids launches Motu – new app for on-street parking payments

Applications now available for Third Ward seat

GRPD captain graduates from the FBI National Academy

City Commission to accept applications for Third Ward seat

City Commission adopts FY2019 Fiscal Plan

City’s concentrated waste pipeline now accepting waste from Founders

Grand Rapids pools and splash pads are now open for the summer

Police Department inviting community to join trust building initiative

Commission OKs new Michigan Street Corridor transportation partnership

Grand Rapids receives grant to support 10-Minute Walk participation

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