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CITY OF MUSKEGON
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS @ 5:30 P.M.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER:
PRAYER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
HONORS AND AWARDS:
INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATION:
CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Approval of Minutes. CITY CLERK
B. Upgrade Storage Area Network (SAN). IT DEPARTMENT
C. Plow Truck Set-up. PUBLIC WORKS
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER 2012).
COMMUNITY & NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
COMMUNICATIONS:
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Approval of Sale of City-Owned Home at 539 Orchard. COMMUNITY &
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
B. Revised Ground Lease – 1601 Beach, LLC. CITY MANAGER
ANY OTHER BUSINESS:
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Reminder: Individuals who would like to address the City Commission shall do the following:
Fill out a request to speak form attached to the agenda or located in the back of the room.
Submit the form to the City Clerk.
Be recognized by the Chair.
Step forward to the microphone.
State name and address.
Limit of 3 minutes to address the Commission.
(Speaker representing a group may be allowed 10 minutes if previously registered with City Clerk.)
CLOSED SESSION:
ADJOURNMENT:
ADA POLICY: The City of Muskegon will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services to individuals who
want to attend the meeting upon twenty four hour notice to the City of Muskegon. Please contact Ann
Marie Cummings, City Clerk, 933 Terrace Street, Muskegon, MI 49440 or by calling (231) 724-6705 or
TTY/TDD dial 7-1-1 to request a representative to dial (231) 724-6705.
Date: September 10, 2013
To: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From: Ann Marie Cummings, City Clerk
RE: Approval of Minutes
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve minutes of the August 27th City
Commission Meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the minutes.
CITY OF MUSKEGON
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
AUGUST 27, 2013
CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS @ 5:30 P.M.
MINUTES
The Regular Commission Meeting of the City of Muskegon was held at City Hall,
933 Terrace Street, Muskegon, Michigan at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 27, 2013.
Mayor Gawron opened the meeting with a prayer from Pastor Marcy Miller from
Samuel Lutheran Church after which the Commission and public recited the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL FOR THE REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING:
Present: Mayor Stephen Gawron, Vice Mayor Lawrence Spataro,
Commissioners Eric Hood, Willie German, Byron Turnquist, and Lea Markowski,
City Manager Bryon Mazade, City Attorney John Schrier, and City Clerk Ann
Marie Cummings.
Absent: Commissioner Sue Wierengo
2013-71 CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Approval of Minutes. CITY CLERK
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve minutes of the August 12th Commission
Worksession Meeting, and the August 13th City Commission Meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the minutes.
B. 2013 – 2014 Muskegon High School Community Officer Agreement.
PUBLIC SAFETY
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve the 2013-2014 Muskegon High School
Community Officer Agreement. This agreement provides Muskegon High School
with a Community Officer during the nine months school is in session.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Muskegon Public Schools agrees to pay the City of
Muskegon $2,185.45 each month, from September 2013 through May 2014,
totaling $19,669.05.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the 2013-2014 Muskegon High School
Community Officer Agreement.
C. Emergency Pump Replacement of Sherman Lift Station. PUBLIC WORKS
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Authorize staff to purchase one new 25 HP Flygt
Submersible Sewage Pump from Kennedy Industries for the quoted price of
$16,958.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Total cost $16,958.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None, expenditures for the purchase would come
from the Sewer Budget.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve purchase.
D. City – MDOT Agreement for the Reconstruction of Laketon Avenue
between Park and Peck. ENGINEERING
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Approve the contract with MDOT for the reconstruction
of Laketon Avenue between Peck and Park and approve the resolution
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the contract.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: MDOT’s participation is limited to the approved federal
funds of $704,475. The estimated total construction cost is $1,129,000 plus
engineering cost.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None at this time.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the contract and resolution authorizing the
Mayor and Clerk to sign both.
F. Youth Basketball League and Open Gym Proposal – Muskegon Public
Schools. PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The City of Muskegon has contracted with the
Muskegon Public Schools (“Schools”) for the management of the Youth
Basketball League and Open Gym since 2010. The program has been
successful and the Schools would like to manage the program for the 2013-2014
school year. The Commission is requested to approve the proposal and
authorize staff to enter into an agreement with the Schools for oversight of the
basketball program and the Open Gym program.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The cost for the program is $18,500 (which has not changed
since 2010).
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: Funds are available through the Leisure Services
budget.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the “Youth Basketball League and Open
Gym Proposal” and authorize staff to enter into a formal agreement with the
Schools.
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G. Gaming License Request from the Muskegon Rotary Foundation. CITY
CLERK
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The Muskegon Rotary Foundation is requesting a
resolution recognizing them as a non-profit organization operating in the City for
the purpose of obtaining a Gaming License. They have been recognized as a
501(c)(3) organization by the State.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
Motion by Vice Mayor Spataro, second by Commissioner Hood to approve the
Consent Agenda as read except for item E.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Hood, Spataro, German, Turnquist, Markowski, and Gawron
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2013-72 ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
E. Request to Re-Float Ten Finger Piers at Hartshorn Marina. PUBLIC
WORKS
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Authorize staff to contract with Great Lakes Dock and
Materials, L.L.C. of 559 E. Western Avenue to repair ten floating docks in the
large boat basin.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: $12,000 from the Marina Fund.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None at this time.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize staff to hire Great Lakes Dock and
Materials, L.L.C.
Motion by Commissioner Markowski, second by Commissioner German to
approve the request to re-float ten finger piers at Hartshorn Marina.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Spataro, German, Turnquist, Markowski, Gawron, and Hood
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2013-73 PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Issuance of a Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate – 316 Morris
Avenue. PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Pursuant to Public Act 210 of 2005, as amended, the
Hinman Company has requested the issuance of a Commercial Rehabilitation
Certificate. The City Commission approved the creation of the Commercial
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Rehabilitation District on January 22, 2013. The certificate will freeze the taxable
value of the building and exempt the new real property investment from local
taxes. The school operating tax and the State Education Tax (SET) are still levied
on the new investment. The company will be investing over $450,000 in the
building, which qualifies them for an abatement of 10 years.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The real property taxes would be frozen at their pre-
rehabilitated rate for the duration of the certificate.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Establishment of the Commercial Rehabilitation
Certificate.
The Public Hearing opened to hear and consider any comments from the
public. Andy Winslow, Director of Development for Hinman Company gave an
overview of the work that was done and the number of jobs that have been
added. No public comments were made.
Motion by Commissioner German, second by Vice Mayor Spataro to close the
Public Hearing and establish the Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: German, Turnquist, Markowski, Gawron, Hood, and Spataro
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
B. Establishment of a Commercial Rehabilitation District – 500 W. Western
Avenue. PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Pursuant to Public Act 201 of 2005, as amended, 500 W.
Western Ave. LLC has requested the establishment of a Commercial
Rehabilitation District. The creation of the district will allow the building owner to
apply for a Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate, which will freeze the taxable
value of the building and exempt the new real property investment from local
taxes. The school operating tax and the State Education Tax (SET) are still levied
on the new investment. Land and personal property cannot be abated under
this act.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Establishment of the Commercial Rehabilitation
District.
The Public Hearing opened to hear and consider any comments from the
public. Chris Knots gave an overview. No public comments were made.
Motion by Vice Mayor Spataro, second by Commissioner German to close the
Public Hearing and establish the Commercial Rehabilitation District for 500 W.
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Western Avenue.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Turnquist, Markowski, Gawron, Hood, Spataro, and German
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Public comments were received.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Commission Meeting adjourned at 6:08 pm.
Respectfully submitted
Ann Marie Cummings, MMC
City Clerk
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Date: August 20, 2013
To: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From: IT Department
RE: Upgrade Storage Area Network (SAN)
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The City has received three quotes for the purchase of a storage area
network (SAN) upgrade. This equipment provides virtualized network storage for the 16 servers that run
all city computer operations. The new equipment will provide needed expansion and full
redundancy/backup for all city servers.
Vendor Price Location
Dell Direct $22,107.19 Dallas, TX
ISI 16,142.09 Grand Rapids
Trivalent Group 21,600.00 Grandville
Staff recommends purchasing the equipment from the low bidder (ISI). This company has previously
provided equipment for the City’s VOIP phone system.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Purchase of this equipment will provide complete redundancy and safeguards
for disaster recovery. It will also allow us to meet data storage demands as city department increase
storage of image, documents and other large files.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: Funds for this purchase are included in the FY14 budget.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of purchase.
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Date: 9/10/2013
To: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From: DPW/Equipment
RE: Plow Truck Set-up
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Authorize staff to proceed with the set-up and installation of (2) new plow/salt truck
Dump boxes and underbody scrapers from Truck & Trailer Specialties, the only qualified
bidder on State Contract (Mi-Deal).
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
$51,353.00 each for a total of $102,706.00
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:
None. Amount is what was budgeted.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize staff to proceed with set-up and installation of (2) new plow/salt truck Dump boxes
and underbody scrapers from Truck & Trailer Specialties.
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Commission Meeting Date: September 10, 2013
Date: September 3, 2013
To: Honorable Mayor & City Commission
From: Community and Neighborhood Services
Department
RE: Request to conduct a Public Hearing of the
Community & Neighborhood Services Department
Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation
Report (CAPER 2012)
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To conduct a public hearing of the 2012-
2013 CAPER projects funded through CDBG and HOME allocations to
the City of Muskegon Community and Neighborhood Services
department.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To submit the 2012-2013 CAPER
including any public comments received during the 30 day comment
period ending September 26, 2013.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: None
City of Muskegon
Community Development Block Grant
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation
Report
2012 Grant
2012 Program Year CAPER
Executive Summary
An overview of our 2012 projects funded by CDBG and HOME are listed below
tracking of the activities beginning July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, respectively.
Because our current funding was not available, we offered extensions through July 15,
2013 however, we concluded closer to August 25, 2013.
CDBG Chart
Affirmative Action $10,000 Supplements Affirmative
Action Staff
Code Enforcement $50,000 1 of 3 Code Compliance
Inspectors
Facade $10,000 $2,000 - $5,000 grants for
Muskegon business owners
Fire Station Bond $157,870 City Payments
Admin $140,000 Supports CNS staff
Dangerous Building/Demolition $40,000 Curtails neighborhood blight
Youth Recreation $70,000 Provide grants to local youth
centered projects with an
emphasis on self-building
exercises
Vinyl Siding $50,000 Cover cost of vinyl siding
eligible homes within city limits
Priority Housing Repair 200,000 Offer housing repairs to low-
(Emergency Repair) income families
Service Delivery Housing 60,000 Specific to the program
Repairs and Vinyl Siding management
LOVE-Ramps 3,500 Assist eligible households with
accessible entry ramps
LOVE – Utilities 4,500 To help families with rent and
utility payments to avoid
eviction and shut-offs
Street Construction $31,986 Assist staff with the necessary
oversight and reporting required
to complete Getty Street
Our accomplishments in the Integrated Disbursement Information System (IDIS)
have been updated and activities closed as it relates to the final draws for 2012. As a
result, only one project was canceled and that was for our Street Construction. The
engineering department was unable to select and process a street project in an approved
neighborhood prior to the close of 2012. There has been an identified project for the
upcoming 2013 fiscal year instead.
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In addition, two projects were planned to move forward with Façade grants. Only
one project was approved for assistance and it was located in Marsh neighborhood, census
tract #5.
HOME CHART
HOME Admin $24,629 Support for staff working on
HOME projects
CHDO Reserve $36,944.85 Assist community housing
development organizations with
required funding to produce
affordable housing units
CHDO Operating $3,555.15 Staffing miscellaneous
operating costs
Infill Housing $161,170 Build new home for Home
Buyer Program
Rental Rehab $20,000 Provide assistance to landlords
in the City of Muskegon for
lead abatement and
rehabilitation
Through our HOME activities we met the goals set forth and were able to
rehabilitate one property and complete and sell a newly constructed property in Jackson
Hill neighborhood, census tract #42. We canceled two projects that were not able to be
acquired as an affordable housing unit.
One of the year’s highlights included Muskegon County and our sister cities,
Muskegon Heights and Norton Shores, partnering with an Interagency agreement which
contracted the Fair Housing Agency of West Michigan (FHA). This agreement enlisted
surveys, testing, training and reports of our Muskegon Area Fair Housing behaviors and
tendencies. We agreed to reduce the FHA requirement to a mid-year and end of the year
report. This saved us all money and between quarters, we really didn’t see the need to
report so frequently.
As the year ended, we were still attempting to work with MSHDA through a
technical assistance (TA) opportunity to form a HOME Consortium for the 2014 funding
year. We agreed to accept TA for building a HOME Consortium and Muskegon,
Muskegon Heights, Norton Shores, Roosevelt Park and North Muskegon so we included
Placemaking strategy our proposal to meet the expectation of MSHDA. The HOME
activities that could be added to the other cities will be the driving force to become a
regional group benefiting residents in the county. We see the partnership as possibilities
through a HOME Consortium.
This partnership was halted by the response of MSHDA. Without a certification
from MSHDA the local support from the county and other regional affiliates came without
an opportunity to proceed. Our current request to HUD was withdrawn because we lacked
the required MSHDA certification for our HOME Consortia.
This year, four rental housing units were accepted to our Rental Rehabilitation
Program through HOME funding. We funded one CHDO and one property completed
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through the assistance of the county’s lead grant. 2009 Building Code standards apply and
all housing projects whether rehab or new, will comply with these standards.
We continue to work together on the promotion of qualified contractors that
provide quality work that meets our housing codes while promoting efforts to reach
minority and female-owned businesses. We asked a MSHDA Section 3 staffer to facilitate
an informational training for our local contractors. Increasing the number of Section 3
Contractors was our goal and we were amazed to see that some contractors were
considering themselves as a designated Section 3 agency and we had no knowledge.
Overall, the group was provided with the background and process for reaching Section 3
designation.
General Questions
Any obstacles we faced in meeting the underserved needs could be addressed by
funding resources. We do not have a match requirement in our community so the biggest
challenge was met head on by the reduction of Muskegon’s 2011 grant allocation. We
made policy changes to offset less funding, we continue to serve low income households
and ultimately we can only fund one sub-recipient agency to help meet this goal. In the
end, we lost some staple programs but the city uses a portion of its general fund resources
to provide youth with after-school activities, open gym and fund a number or summer
programs offered throughout our city.
Managing the Process
Community and Neighborhood Services works as the city’s liaison to comply with
planning requirements and programs. We were selected to receive a monitoring visit from
Detroit HUD for our HOME Program and activities associated with compliance issues. As
a result we looked at policies, procedures, programs, statutes, regulations and projects
invested with HOME dollars. The monitoring allowed us to enhance our core programs for
future coordination as we build a HOME Consortium. As the Lead Agency, we can use
this monitoring report to fill the gaps in our current process as we move forward with a
HOME Consortium in 2014.
Fair Housing
LEAD BASED PAINT
The County of Muskegon’s application was approved and continues to assist
citizens throughout the county through a Lead Hazard Reduction Program managed by
Public Health Muskegon County. As before, the City of Muskegon continues to commit
funding to rentals units within our city limits who agree to test for Lead Based Paint
hazards.
- We provide referrals from our past Lead Grant.
- We publicized the program to every property owner requesting rental assistance
for rehabilitation.
- We accepted four applications for assistance with Lead Based Paint
remediation.
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The county will test; we will cover non-lead rehab cost @ a ratio of 50/50 and if
necessary, fill the gap above the maximum grant threshold. We are committed to reducing
lead based paint hazards in rental units in the City of Muskegon and we have made every
effort to partner with the county to help our citizens in this regard.
Community Development
In an effort to initiate job growth, we teamed up with the Michigan Works
Department and sponsored a Job Fair for Section 3 residents. The attempt was to establish
a list of potential workers to assist contractors on our future job sites. In the end, the list
consisted of 30 plus individuals and roughly 15 were able to be confirmed as both Section
3 and interested, potential construction workers.
Housing Needs
Goals and objectives per Action Plan 2012 are to maintain affordable housing units
while stabilizing neighborhoods as priorities 1 and 2. Specifically,
Objective 1: To serve families direct through…
Goal 1: Emergency repairs/50 households
Goal 2: Vinyl siding; 10 homes
Goal 3: Weatherizing/canceled (returned to draw as Emergency Repair)
Objective 2: Increase housing opportunities
Goal: Construct one new home and rehab 1
Total
Type of Repair Ethnic Senior Income
Amount
Case
No.
30 -
R F E P/S O Description B W H A AI 60% 20%
50%
2012-
1 $3,087.00 1 1
01
2012-
1 $5,637.00 1 1
02
2012-
1 $4,056.00 1 1 1
03
2012-
04 1 $907.69 1 1 1
2012-
05 1 $7,120.00 1 1
2012-
06 1 $4,543.50 1 1 1
2012-
07 1 $3,446.56 1 1
2012-
08 1 Water Permit $800.00 1 1
2012-
09 1 1 Porch $8,114.25 1 1
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2012-
10 1 $405.00 1 1
2012-
11 1 $6,604.58 1 1
2012-
12 1 $3,675.00 1 1 1
2012-
13 1 $2,624.00 1 1
2012-
14 1 $1,459.00 1 1
2012-
15 1 $2,300.00 1 1
2012-
16 1 $2,374.00 1 1
2012-
17 1 $6,769.00 1 1
2012-
18 1 Foundation $4,200.00 1 1
2012-
19 1 $6,724.00 1 1
2012-
20 1 Boiler/Asbestos $2,882.00 1 1
2012-
21 1 $7,291.00 1 1 1
2012-
22 1 $500.00 1 1
2012-
23 1 $2,830.00 1 1
2012-
24 1 Foundation $12,000.00 1 1
2012-
25 1 $5,833.50 1 1 1
2012-
26 1 $2,676.00 1 1 1
2012-
27 1 $6,032.13 1 1
2012-
28 1 $5,377.00 1 1
2012-
29 1 1 Water Heater $8,806.00 1 1 1
2012-
30 1 $1,600.00 1 1 1
2012-
31 1 1 Foundation $8,707.00 1 1 1
2012-
32 1 1 Asbestos/Duct $3,325.00 1 1
2012-
33 1 $2,614.73 1 1 1
2012-
49 1 $3,895.00 1 1 1
2012-
35 1 $100.00 1 1 1
2012-
36 1 $7,725.00 1 1 1
2012-
37 1 $11,625.00 1 1
2012-
38 1 $5,138.00 1 1
2012-
39 1 Water Heater $1,035.00 1 1 1
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2012-
40 1 $4,298.00 1 1 1
2012-
41 1 $7,855.00 1 1
2012-
42 1 $8,206.00 1 1
2012-
43 1 $2,100.00 1 1 1
2012-
44 1 $2,695.00 1 1
2012-
45 1 Landing/Steps $1,760.00 1 1 1
2012-
46 1 $4,546.94 1 1
2012-
47 1 $1,450.00 1 1 1
25 6 6 6 8 $207,749.88 21 22 2 1 1 19 5 32 10
*R=Repair F=Furnace E=Electric P/S=Plumbing/Sewer O=Other
INCOME
50-60
<30%AMI 30-50%AMI AMI
10 32 5
HEAD OF
HOUSEHOLD
Male- 18 Female- 29
Ethnic Income Senior? FHH
Supply Total
Install Total
Total Amount B W H A AI 30% 50% 60% Y N YN
$1,797.50 $2,435.94 1 1 1 1
$4,233.44
$2,254.75 $3,188.36 1 1 1 1
$5,443.11
$2,773.75 $4,211.46 1 1 1 1
$6,985.21
$0.00 $3,289.75 1 1 1 1
$3,289.75
$2,754.75 $3,675.29 1 1 1 1
$6,430.04
$0.00 $5,049.42 1 1 1 1
$5,049.42
$0.00 $6,687.53 1 1* 1 1
$6,687.53
$38,118.50 5 1 1 0 0 2 2 3 3 4 4 3
*occupants are below 30% AMI
Our intent to improve programs and streamline the process by which we assist
families was strengthened when we restricted households to 10 years. Families cannot
return to receive new housing repairs if the were assisted within the last 10 years. Without
limits, our citizens were returning for help annually. As a result of our limits, grant funds
can be made available for a longer period of time. We are proud to say that with
dwindling resources we were able to meet the needs and be consistent with program
regulations regardless of outside funding grants.
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For all of our housing programs, we did not displace any homeowner. It is
necessary to state that our CDBG funded programs were limited to our entitlement
allocation and any additional resources were covered by (PI) Program Income received
from the CDBG programming.
HOME
Affordable, decent and safe housing is critical to goals and objectives of the 2011
planned activities. The City of Muskegon’s HOMEBUYER (program income available)
ACTIVITIES 5 YR ANNUAL
PROJECTION PROGRESS
Acquisition 2 1
New Construction 5 2*
Rehabilitation 10 3
Rental 10 8*
*CHDO Assisted
Community enCompass – 1 rental unit completed
Homebuyer Program – 4 homes sold:
3 total rehabilitation
1 new construction
Types of Households Served
GENDER MARRIED RACE INCOME FAMILY SIZE
F NO WHI 50% AMI 1
M NO BLK 62% AMI 1
M NO WHI 70% AMI 1
F NO BLK 67% AMI 2
M NO BLK 20% AMI 7
PUBLIC STRATEGY
As the governmental entity for our Public Housing Agency, we continue to affirm
that their plan fits our consolidated plan supporting suitable living environments for low-
income households. To promote homeownership, the City of Muskegon presented to the
residents of the Muskegon Housing Commission opportunities to affordable living. Fellow
presenters were Muskegon County Habitat for Humanity and a local lender, Community
Shores Bank. This setting allowed for discussion and questions but most importantly,
information about opportunities to affordable housing programs designed to provide
options to public housing.
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BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING
To identify barriers to affordable housing is a big task. One area that we see
limiting families to our affordable homes is their inability to access a mortgage for
purchase. We have a Lease with Option to purchase program but our inventory is usually
unavailable because of current tenancy.
During this funding year we received two of those units back through default. One
family had serious health concerns and the other employment issues. As a result, we
obtained these homes and renovated them for sale within the balance of the 40 months
allowed by regulation. One is currently available for lease and the other is pending a sale.
Through the new construction of single family homes or the rehabilitation of an existing
home, our homebuyer program helps individuals to ownership.
In addition, we have worked with the Fair Housing Agency of West Michigan to
identify barriers to families who may have experienced discrimination which can be
considered a barrier to affordable housing. Our collaboration with our sister cities support
a positive action toward furthering Fair Housing Choice in Muskegon.
This agreement commissions them to address realtors, service agencies and public
officials, all in an effort to help eliminate barriers of housing discrimination. Twice a year,
we receive reports about what they have found and what they perceive as solutions to any
foreseen areas of affordable housing options.
HOMELESS NEEDS
In our Community, Muskegon is an active board member of the Continuum of Care
Coalition. Local agencies have proved to be equipped in serving households at risk of
becoming homeless.
Actions taken to deter homelessness
- Staff training
- Recruitment of landlords
- Multi-agent programs for at risk families
- Support groups
- Improved housing opportunity facilities
More funding for families in the area of rental assistance was accomplished.
Previously cut off from any type of assistance, a family could re-apply for rent
subsidy dollars that were released to our area early spring 2012. These federal
dollars helped to prevent eviction which leads to homelessness.
NON-HOMELESS SPECIAL NEEDS
People Living Below Poverty
- Our commission members agreed to grant a local sub-recipient additional
dollars to help low-income families pay utilities and rent.
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LOVE INC
19 Residents of the City of Muskegon were assisted with Rent/Utility Assistance.
The following is a breakdown of those receiving assistance:
Income Level_*______ Service_______
Extremely Low 8 Rent 2
Very Low 6 Electric 9
Low 1 Gas 2
Water 6
Ethnic Group
Black 16
White 3
* Low: 60 – 80% Very Low: 30 – 50% Extremely Low 20% >
We will continue to grant money for the special needs of families at risk of non-
homeless priorities that threaten health and safety.
The City of Muskegon is home to a HOPWA funded agency who has submitted
plans that coincide with the City’s Consolidated Plan as a Housing priority for affordable
housing units. The challenges are great but partnering with the Continuum of Care will
broaden the opportunities for housing choice. No financial assistance has been given to
identify clients but any improvement in local properties is a perceived benefit for any
persons facing eviction and struggling to afford a suitable place to live.
Because the City of Muskegon does not receive HOPWA funding, our role is
simple: We will assist to meet the needs of all of our citizens regardless of race, religion,
color, national origin, age, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or gender
identity.
Emergency Shelter Grant
NOT FUNDED directly but several Continuum of Care coalition members report
on the county’s funding. The needs of at-risk families have been served by the circle of
shelters, programs and community organizations receiving.
COMMENTS
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Commission Meeting Date: September 10, 2013
Date: September 3, 2013
To: Honorable Mayor & City Commission
From: Community and Neighborhood Services Department
RE: Approval of Sale of City-owned home at 539 Orchard
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve the attached resolution and instruct
the Community and Neighborhood Services department to complete the sales
transaction between Amanda M. Schaub, for the totally rehabilitated home at
539 Orchard. Ms. Schaub will purchase it for $50,500.
This is a property that was under the Lease with Option to Buy Program 5
years ago.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The proceeds from the sale will be used for the HOME
Program.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the resolution and direct the CNS
staff to complete the sale.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: None.
MUSKEGON CITY COMMISSION
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF
CURRENTLY CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 539 ORCHARD AVE.
WHEREAS, the City of Muskegon is dedicated to the redevelopment of its
neighborhoods and;
WHEREAS, the City of Muskegon is dedicated to promoting high quality
affordable single-family housing in the community and;
WHEREAS, the City of Muskegon is dedicated to promoting
homeownership throughout its neighborhoods;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Commission hereby
approves the sale of 539 Orchard Avenue to Amanda M. Schaub. Ms.
Schaub will purchase the house as an owner-occupied structure.
Adopted this 10th day of September, 2013
Ayes:
Nays:
By ______________________________
Stephen Gawron, Mayor
By ______________________________
Ann Marie Cummings, MMC City Clerk
AGENDA ITEM NO. ______________
CITY COMMISSION MEETING _____________________
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM: Bryon L. Mazade, City Manager
DATE: September 5, 2013
RE: Revised Ground Lease – 1601 Beach, LLC
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
To consider a revised ground lease with 1601 Beach, LLC. This would allow the construction of
additional parking adjacent to the existing parking lot.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
To approve the revised ground lease and to authorize the mayor and clerk to execute it.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
None.
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