City of Grand Rapids
Southtown Corridor Improvement Authority
Request for Proposals
The Southtown Corridor Improvement Authority (Southtown CIA) is seeking proposals from qualified service providers to deliver high-quality cleaning and maintenance services across six business districts in the City of Grand Rapids.
The goal is to enhance public spaces, promote economic vibrancy, and support equitable community development through consistent upkeep and beautification.
There will be an informational meeting and a tour of the 6 business districts March 20, 2026, at 1:30 PM. Reach out to info@southtowngr.com.
The last day to submit proposals is March 27, 2026.
About the Board
The Southtown CIA encompasses six business districts in their development area: Boston Square, Madison Square, Seymour Square, Alger Heights, Eastern & Franklin, and South Division (from Wealthy to Hall).
Board Members
There are 9 members of the Southtown Corridor Improvement Authority.
| Name | Term Ends On |
|---|---|
| Scott Mackey | 6/30/30 |
| Darel Ross | 12/31/27 |
| Bill DeJong | 6/30/30 |
| Kelsey Perdue | 12/31/28 |
| Helen Harp | 12/31/28 |
| Reuben Ramos | 12/31/26 |
| Kenneth Hoskins | 12/31/27 |
| Vacancy | 6/30/28 |
| Vacancy | 12/31/26 |
Development Support Policy
The Southtown CIA has a development support policy, which provides support for certain development projects that need significant public infrastructure investments and results in at least one of the following:
- Retention of permanent jobs
- Creation of permanent jobs
- Addition of residential units
- Creation of new greenspace available to the public
Contracts
ActivCity LLC
ActivCity LLC provides trash maintenance for the six business districts within the Southtown CIA boundary. Learn More
Building Bridges Professional Services
Building Bridges provides landscape maintenance for the six business districts within the Southtown CIA boundary. Learn More
Business Associations Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
The MOU executed with each of the Southtown CIA's six business associations allows the CIA to provide $10,000 annually in support to each association. Learn More
Budgets
- FY2026 Budget
- FY2025 Budget
- FY2024 Budget
- FY2023 Budget
- FY2022 Budget
- FY2021 Budget
- FY2020 Budget
- FY2019 Budget
Audits
The Southtown CIA is included in the City of Grand Rapids Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
Meeting Notices
Board Liaison
Verah Narh-Kamara
Corridor Manager
Genesis Consulting
Meetings
The Southtown CIA meets monthly on the second Wednesday at 10:00 am.
