City of Grand Rapids

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

OPEN RFP: Request for Proposals (RFP) to obtain proposals from qualified attorneys with specialized experience in municipal law related to brownfields and tax increment financing on an ongoing basis to provide legal services. 

Deadline for clarifying written questions submitted to econdevshrd@grcity.us

September 11, 2026 at 12:00 pm ET

Responses to questions posted 

September 18, 2026 at 5:00 pm ET

Proposal submission deadline

September 30, 2026, 12:00 pm ET

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About the Board

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (BRA) helps redevelop blighted, contaminated or functionally obsolete properties. They oversee the Brownfield Redevelopment Program and the Local Brownfield Revolving Fund.

Board Members

There are 11 members of the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.

Name

Position

Term Ends On
Jeff Edwards Chair 7/5/32
Lynn Rabaut   7/5/27
Kaylee Dillard Vice Chair  7/1/30
Troy Butler Treasurer 7/5/32
Orlando Bonifacio   7/5/32
Lynee Wells   7/1/30
Dakota Riehl-Davis Secretary 7/3/28
Steve Tibbe   7/3/30
Chip Hurley   7/1/30
Milinda Ysasi Commissioner 7/1/30
Peter Bruinsma   7/5/27

 

Meetings

You can find information on the BRA’s meeting schedule, current board members, minutes, and past agendas on their meeting portal page.

 

Meeting Notices

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Board Liaison

Sarah Rainero
Economic Development Director
616-456-4653

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