City Commission Packet 08-22-2017

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     CITY OF MUSKEGON
      CITY COMMISSION MEETING
         AUGUST 22, 2017 @ 5:30 P.M.
     MUSKEGON CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS
    933 TERRACE STREET, MUSKEGON, MI 49440


                               AGENDA
□    CALL TO ORDER:
□    PRAYER:
□    PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
□    ROLL CALL:
□    HONORS AND AWARDS:
□    INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATION:
     A. Muskegon Lake Area of Concern Update – Kathy Evans from WMSRDC
□    CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
□    CONSENT AGENDA:
     A. Approval of Minutes City Clerk
     B. Justice Assistance Grant    Public Safety
     C. Frank’s Taco Shack Concession Contract         Department of Public
        Works
     D. City-MDOT Agreement; Laketon from Getty to Creston (H1706-123986A)
        Department of Public Works
     E. Roof Replacement – Water Filtration Plant Administration Building
        Department of Public Works/Water Filtration
     F. Consideration of Bids – City Hall Washing and Sealing      Department
        of Public Works - Engineering
     G. Approval of Building Contract for 1350 Eastwood Drive      Community
        and Neighborhood Services
     H. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Liquor License Application for Pigeon
        Hill Brewing Co., LLC as a Mixed Spirit Drink Manufacturer and Small
        Distiller at 441 W. Western City Clerk


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           Hill Brewing Co., LLC as a Small Distiller at 500 W. Western Avenue
           City Clerk
       J. Certification of MERS Representative                       Finance
       K. Approval of a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate – 321 Terrace
          Point Circle   Planning & Economic Development
□   PUBLIC HEARINGS:
       A. Request for the Establishment of an Industrial Development District at
          700 Terrace Point Drive     Planning & Economic Development
□ COMMUNICATIONS:
□ UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
□ NEW BUSINESS:
       A. Concurrence with the Housing Board of Appeals Notice and Order to
          Demolish the Following:
           1047 Wood Street
           1826 Ray Street
       B. Approval to Purchase Property from the Michigan Department of
          Transportation Planning & Economic Development
       C. Convention Center               City Manager
       D. Sale of Parking Lot             City Manager – REMOVED PER STAFF REQUEST
□ 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:
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Memorandum
To:    Mayor and Commissioners

From: Frank Peterson

Re:    City Commission Meeting

Date: August 18, 2017

Here is a quick outline of the items on our agenda(s):

REGULAR MEETING

1.     Under Presentations, we will have one item:
       a. Members from the Muskegon Watershed Partnership will be in attendance to give
          an update on Muskegon Lake’s Area of Concern status.
2.     Under the consent agenda, we are asking the Commission for approval of the following:
       a. Last meeting’s minutes.
       b. A Justice Assistance Grant Agreement with Muskegon County that outlines how the
          annual Justice Assistance Grant allocation will be split among the eligible cities. The
          City of Muskegon’s portion will be $24,226 of the total $39,155.
       c. A concession agreement with Frank’s Taco Shack to operate for the rest of the season
          at Pere Marquette Park. This is no relation to me 
       d. The MDOT reconstruction contract for Laketon Ave (from Getty to Creston). The
          total project cost is $2.2 Million, with $1.16 Million coming from federal funds and
          $1.04 Million coming from local funds.
       e. An agreement with Bob’s Roofing to replace a roof at the water filtration plant. They
          were the lowest bidder at $66,000.
       f. An agreement with DC Byers of Grand Rapids to power wash, caulk, and seal city hall.
          They were the lowest bidder at $67,147.
       g. Building contact for 1350 Eastwood. The original contractor is unable to complete
          the job, so we are moving on to the next bidder. The base contract is $109,825.
       h. A liquor license for Pigeon Hill Brewing at 441 West Western Ave for mixed spirits
          and distilling.
       i. A liquor license for Pigeon Hill Brewing at 500 West Western Ave for distilling.
       j. A Resolution appointing Ken Grant and Howard Usher as employee delegates for the
          City at the annual MERS conference.
      k.   An enterprise zone certificate for 321 Terrace Point Circle. The new home has a
           construction value of $260,865.

3.    Under new business, we will be asking the Commission to approve the following:
         a. We will be asking the City Commission to concur with the Housing Board of
            Appeals on the demolition of two homes. We expect them to be demolished in
            the next 60 days.
         b. Purchase of former MDOT right-of-way adjacent to city owned parcels on Webster
            Ave and Muskegon Ave between 8th Street and 9th Street. The purchase price is
            $7,700.
         c. Letter of Intent to partner with Muskegon County and Parkland Properties to fund
            and build a downtown convention center adjacent to the LC Walker Arena and the
            Holiday Inn. This was a topic of last week’s work session. The city would own and
            finance the center, but the dollars used to pay for the debt and operating would
            come from Muskegon County and Parkland Properties.
         d. Sale of a portion of the city parking lot on Shoreline Drive to Pigeon Hill Brewing
            to facility the expansion of their business in Muskegon. PHB has been looking for
            suitable space to expand in the downtown area for a number of months. This sale
            will allow them to build their brewery to meet current and future needs. We
            expect the location to help build a downtown connection to the water-side of
            Shoreline Drive, as their facility will be offering brewery tours and beer tastings.
            The facility will also hold their corporate office. This move is expected to give
            them the space they need to expand their distribution business and construct a
            new taproom at 441 West Western. The sale price is based on a price-per square
            foot comparison on a similar property on Ottawa Avenue. Although the $20,000
            price tag may seem low, the goal of staff is really to activate this parcel, encourage
            the growth of Pigeon Hill within the downtown, and begin to build a connection
            from downtown to the lakeshore. The project will start quickly, with build out
            likely complete in 6-9 months.


Let me know if you have any questions/comments/concerns
Date:      August 16, 2017
To:        Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From:      Ann Marie Meisch, City Clerk
RE:        Approval of Minutes




SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve minutes of the July 25, 2017 Regular
City Commission Meeting and the minutes of the August 7, 2017 Worksession
Meeting.


FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.


BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.


STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the minutes.
     CITY OF MUSKEGON
       CITY COMMISSION MEETING
             JULY 25, 2017 @ 5:30 P.M.
   MUSKEGON CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS
  933 TERRACE STREET, MUSKEGON, MI 49440
                                  MINUTES
The Regular Commission Meeting of the City of Muskegon was held at City Hall,
933 Terrace Street, Muskegon, MI at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2017. Elder
Holmes, Holy Trinity Church, opened the meeting with prayer, after which the
Commission and public recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL FOR THE REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING:
Present:  Mayor Stephen J. Gawron, Vice Mayor Eric Hood, Commissioners
Ken Johnson, Debra Warren, Byron Turnquist, and Willie German, Jr., City
Manager Franklin Peterson, City Attorney John Schrier, and City Clerk Ann
Meisch.
Absent:     Commissioner Dan Rinsema-Sybenga
2017-60     CONSENT AGENDA:
      A.    Approval of Minutes        City Clerk
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve minutes of the July 10, 2017 Worksession
Meeting and the July 11, 2017 Regular Meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:        None
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:         None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:           Approval of the minutes.
      D.    Beach Tractor       DPW/Equipment
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The Equipment Division is requesting permission to
purchase a Beach Tractor from J & J Farm Sales, the lowest qualified bidder with
a price of $59,915.00. This price includes a trade in of our current tractor for
$12,000.00.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:        $59,915.00
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:         None. Amount is what was budgeted.


STAFF RECOMMENDATION:            Authorize staff to purchase on Beach Tractor
from J & J Farm Sales for the price of $59,915.00.

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      F.    LC Walker Arena Locker Room Plumbing               City Manager
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The locker rooms A-F are in need of plumbing
repairs/upgrades in the shower areas. In total, 16 shower assemblies will be
replaced at a cost of $1,007.68 each. The total cost of the 16 assemblies is
$16,123.00.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:        $16,123.00
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:        None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:         Authorize Arena Management to accept the
$16,123.00 proposal from Lascko Plumbing and Mechanical, LLC.
      G. Rebid the Demolition of 1290 Wood Street       Public Safety
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: This is to request that the City Commission direct staff to
rebid the demolition of 1290 Wood Street and to award all or part of the
demolition to the lowest responsible bidder. The City Commission had concurred
with the Housing Board of Appeals that the structure at 1290 Wood was unsafe,
substandard, a public nuisance, and that the structure be demolished at the
meeting of January 10, 2017.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:        General Funds
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:        None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:          To have staff rebid the demolition reflecting the
changes from the original bid and to award the bid to the lowest responsible
bidder.
      H. Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant Development Project
         Agreement for Pere Marquette Park Recreational Improvements and
         Defined Match Amount      Planning & Economic Development &
         Public Works
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The City had received the Michigan Natural Resources
Trust Fund Grant Development Project Agreement for the Pere Marquette Park
Project Improvements. The State has requested that the development
agreement and the defined contribution agreement be signed. Work may
begin on the project once the State approved the agreements.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:        There is no impact for the 2017 to 2019 budget years
have this budgeted.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:        None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:        To approve the resolution approving the
Development Project Agreement for the Pere Marquette Park Recreational
Improvements and to guarantee the defined match funds, and to have the
Mayor and Clerk sign the Development Project Agreement and resolution.


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      I. Adopt the revised WaterMain Standard Construction Specifications –
         Division 13    DPW – Engineering
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Adopt the watermain specification revising the
currently used standards for watermain construction effective immediately. The
proposed revisions are necessary to incorporate new materials and construction
methods.
The City’s standard construction specifications, including the watermain section,
were last revised in 2010.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:        None
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:         None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:           Adopt the revision and authorize engineer to sign
and seal revised specifications.
      J. Rezoning Request for the Property at 1361 S. Getty Street   Planning
         and Economic Development
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Request to rezone the property at 1361 S. Getty Street
from B-1, Limited Business District to B-4, General Business District by Laquan
Robinson.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:        None
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:         None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:           Staff recommends approval of the rezoning
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:           The Planning Commission unanimously
recommended approval of the request at their July 13 meeting. They also
unanimously voted to approve a Special Use Permit to allow for a car sales lot,
contingent upon the rezoning of the property to B-4.
      K. Rezoning Request for Several Properties to R-2, Single Family Medium
         Density Residential District Planning & Economic Development
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Staff initiated request to rezone several properties from
R-1, Single Family Low Density Residential District to R-2, Single Family Medium
Density Residential District.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:        None
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:         None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:           Staff recommends approval of the rezoning.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:       The Planning Commission unanimously
recommended approval of the request at their July 13 meeting.
      L. Rezoning Request for Several Properties to R-3, Single Family High
         Density Residential District Planning & Economic Development

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SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Staff initiated request to rezone several properties from
R-1, Single Family Low Density Residential District to R-3, Single Family High
Density Residential District.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:        None
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:         None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:           Staff recommends approval of the rezoning.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:       The Planning Commission unanimously
recommended approval of the request at their July 13 meeting.
      M. Revocation of a Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate – 165
         Clay, LLCPlanning & Economic Development
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Pursuant to Public Act 255 of 1978, as amended, staff is
recommending the revocation of the Commercial Facilities Exemption
Certificate granted to 165 Clay, LLC for failure to complete the project. On May
12, 2015, a 12-year certificate was granted for a project that was to include
$336,000 in renovations at 165 W. Clay Avenue. The property owner is agreeable
to the revocation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:         The real property will be taxed at the normal rate and
will no longer be frozen.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:         None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:           Revocation of the Commercial Facilities
Exemption Certificate.
      N. Revocation of a Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate – 896
         Jefferson, LLC     Planning & Economic Development
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Pursuant to Public Act 255 of 1978, as amended, staff is
recommending the revocation of the Commercial Facilities Exemption
Certificate granted to 896 Jefferson, LLC for failure to complete the project. On
May 12, 2015, a 12-year certificate was granted for a project that was to include
$70,000 in renovations at 896 Jefferson Street. The property owner is agreeable
to the revocation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:         The real property will be taxed at the normal rate and
will no longer be frozen.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:         None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:           Revocation of the Commercial Facilities
Exemption Certificate.
Motion by Commissioner Johnson, second by Vice Mayor Hood, to approve the
consent agenda as presented, except items B, C, and E.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Turnquist, Johnson, Gawron, Hood, Warren, and German

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             Nays:None
MOTION PASSES
2017-61      ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:
      A. Farmers Market Liquor License        City Clerk
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To finalize the application process for our permanent
liquor license by authorizing signors, approving the use of the outdoor seating
area, cancelling our request for a specific purpose permit, and approving a
new Sunday Sales permit.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:         None
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:          None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:            Approve the request and authorize the Mayor to
sign the letter to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission on behalf of the City
Commission.
Motion by Commissioner Warren, second by Commissioner German, to approve
the request and authorize the Mayor to sign the letter to the Michigan Liquor
Control Commission on behalf of the City Commission.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Turnquist, Johnson, Gawron, Hood, Warren, and German
             Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
      B. Appointment of Treasurer Position Finance
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To appoint Sarah Petersen as the new City Treasurer
effective August 7, 2017.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:         None
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:          None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:           After interviewing nine candidates the City
Manager, Finance Director, and the Assistant Finance Director agree to offer the
Treasurer’s position to Sarah Petersen.
Motion by Commissioner German, second by Commissioner Johnson, to appoint
Sarah Petersen as the new City Treasurer effective August 7, 2017.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Warren, German, Turnquist, Johnson, Gawron, and Hood
             Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
      E.   Tahoe Police Cruisers        DPW/Equipment
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The Equipment Division is requesting permission to
purchase three Tahoe police cruisers from Berger Chevrolet, the Mi-Deal State

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Contract holder for a purchase price of $35,246.00 each.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:         $35,246 each for a total of $105,738.00
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:         None. Amount is what was budgeted.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:           Authorize staff to purchase three Tahoe police
cruisers from Berger Chevrolet.
Motion by Commissioner German, second by Commissioner Warren, to
authorize staff to purchase three Tahoe police cruisers from Berger Chevrolet.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: German, Turnquist, Johnson, Gawron, Hood, and Warren
             Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2017-62      NEW BUSINESS:
      A. Concurrence with the Housing Board of Appeals Notice and Order to
         Demolish the Following:   Public Safety
          407 Monroe Avenue – Garage Only
          338 Mason Avenue – Garage Only
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: This is to request that the City Commission concur with
the findings of the Housing Board of Appeals that the garage structures are
unsafe, substandard, a public nuisance, and that they be demolished within 30
days. It is further requested that administration be directed to obtain bids for the
demolition of the structures and that the Mayor and City clerk be authorized
and directed to execute a contract for demolition with the lowest responsible
bidder or staff may issue infraction tickets to the owner, agent or responsible
party if they do no demolish the structure.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:         General Funds
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:         None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:         To concur with the Housing Board of Appeals
decision to demolish the garage structures only.
Motion by Vice Mayor Hood, second by Commissioner German, to concur with
the Housing Board of Appeals decision to demolish the garage structures only.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Turnquist, Johnson, Gawron, Hood, Warren, and German
             Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
      B. Food Truck Registration Fees         City Clerk
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: This is a request to adjust the mobile food vending fee
to $50 for those food truck vendors that participate in the Muskegon Farmers

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Market Food Truck Rallies. This is something that was made available to Taste of
Muskegon Participants.
This registration will be good through April 30th of the following year. Currently
mobile food vendors outside the City limits are required to pay $300 annually,
those having restaurants in the City of Muskegon have a fee of $150, and those
with a brick and mortar business in the downtown development district pay $50
annually.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:        None
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:         None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:           Approval.
Motion by Commissioner Johnson, second by Vice Mayor Hood, to adjust the
mobile food vending fee to $50 for those food truck vendors that participate in
the Muskegon Farmers Market Food Truck Rallies.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Turnquist, Johnson, Gawron, Hood, Warren, and German
            Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2017-63     ANY OTHER BUSINESS:
The City’s Engineer, Mohammed Al-Shatel, addressed the City Commission
regarding mechanical problems with our Mueller CL-12 tapping machine which
is used exclusively to make larger water main taps from 4 inches to 12 inches. It is
a specialized piece of equipment and must be sent to the original
manufacturer, Mueller Co., for repairs. The Mueller Company recommends
reconditioning and a rebuild including new internal parts and a new boring bar
for $12,576.
Motion by Commissioner Johnson, second by Commissioner Turnquist, to
approve the emergency repairs – not to exceed $13,000.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Turnquist, Johnson, Gawron, Hood, Warren, and German
            Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Public Comments were received.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Commission meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
                                              Respectfully Submitted,



                                              Ann Marie Meisch, MMC, City Clerk




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     CITY OF MUSKEGON
               CITY COMMISSION
              WORKSESSION MEETING
             AUGUST 7, 2017 @ 5:30 P.M.
   MUSKEGON CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS
  933 TERRACE STREET, MUSKEGON, MI 49440


                      WORKSESSION MINUTES
2017-64
Present:      Gawron, Hood, Warren, German, Rinsema-Sybenga, Johnson, and
              Turnquist
Absent:       None
PRESENTATION:
Muskegon Convention Center Presentation Jonathan Wilson & Doug Pollock
Muskegon County, Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Holiday Inn
Representatives made a presentation to the City Commission regarding a
public/private partnership that the parties believe will result in a sustainable
convention center for downtown Muskegon. The partnership would include the
City of Muskegon, Muskegon County, and Parkland Properties. The presentation
covered the following components:
           a. A commitment from the owners of the Shoreline Inn and the Holiday
              Inn to assess a 4% assessment on their room rates for a period of 20
              years, and to transfer 100% of those dollars to the County via the
              Convention and Visitors Bureau to market Muskegon County.
           b. A commitment from Muskegon County to allocate a portion of
              current accommodation tax revenue to cover the debt service of a
              new convention center.
           c. A commitment from the City of Muskegon to undertake the
              buildout of the convention center (and own the facility).
           d. A commitment from Parkland Properties to operate, manage, and
              market the facility at no cost to the City, with Parkland responsible
              for all profits/losses associated with the operation of the facility.


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          e. A commitment to create a reserve fund to cover costs associated
             with maintenance and upgrades throughout the 20 year debt
             period.

2017-65     CONSENT AGENDA:
      A. Easement over C.E. Property by the Cobb Plant for Bike Trail
         Engineering
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Accept the easement agreement from C.E. for the
existing bike path on their property along the Cobb Plant/Causeway and
authorize the mayor and clerk to sign said agreement.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:        None
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:          None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that a 15’ easement be granted
to the Mazureks.
   D. Set Public Hearing for the Downtown Development Plan and Tax Increment
      Financing Plan     Planning
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve the resolution setting a public hearing for an
amendment to the Downtown Development (DDA) Plan and Tax Increment
Financing (TIF) Plan, and notifying the taxing jurisdictions of the plan amendment
including the opportunity to express their views and recommendations
regarding the proposed amendment at the public hearing. The proposed
amendment is to remove and add certain properties to the TIF and to extend
the duration of the plan.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:        None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:          None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the resolution and authorize the Mayor
and Clerk to sign the resolution.
   E. Special Liquor License for Farm-to-Table Fundraiser Dinner at Farmers
      Market      Clerk
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The Muskegon Farmers Market will be hosting Farm-to-
Table Fundraiser Dinner on Friday, September 8, 2017 at the Farmers Market and
we are requesting a liquor license for beer and wine. Proceeds will benefit the
Farmers Market.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:        $50 permit from the State for every date requested and
$75 bond.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:          None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the request.

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   G. Rezoning Request for Several Properties to R-2, Single Family Meduim
      Density Residential District   Planning & Economic Development
      (SECOND READING)
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Staff initiated request to rezone several properties from
R-1, Single Family Low Density Residential District to R-2, Single Family Medium
Density Residential District.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:        None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:          None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning.
   H. Rezoning Request for Several Properties to R-3, Single Family High Density
      Residential District Planning & Economic Development (SECOND
      READING)
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Staff initiated request to rezone several properties from
R-1, Single Family Low Density Residential District to R-3, Single Family High
Density Residential District.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:        None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:          None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning.
Motion by Commissioner Johnson, second by Commissioner Warren, to approve
the consent agenda as presented, except items B, C, and F.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Rinsema-Sybenga, Turnquist, Johnson, Gawron, Hood,
           Warren, and German
            Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2017-66      ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:
   B. Vehicle Based Utility Meter Reading System Engineering
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Authorize staff to purchase a new vehicle based
reading system (Sensus Flexnet Vehicle Gateway Base Station with Software) for
$26,500 from ETNA Supply Company to read our customers’ water meters.
Sensus Metering Systems is in the process of discontinuing the current radio
(model 510R). Our current vehicle based reading system can only read the
older 510R radios, while the new vehicle based reading system will only read the
newer radios (510) thus both reading systems will be needed until we complete
the switch over of all of our radios.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:        Total Cost $26,500.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:          None.

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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize staff to purchase a new vehicle based
reading system from ETNA Supply Co. (Sole Sources due to the type of meters
the city uses.
Motion by Commissioner Johnson, second by Commissioner German, to
authorize staff to purchase a new vehicle based reading system from ETNA
Supply Co.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Turnquist, Johnson, Gawron, Hood, Warren, German, and
           Rinsema-Sybenga
             Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
   C. Consideration of Bids for Paving of Hartford, Pine, & Diana (H-1712, W-756,
      S-679_      Engineering
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To award above referenced project to C & D Hughes,
Inc. since they were the lowest responsible bidder with a total bid price of
$489,990.20.
This award, if approved, requires revisions to the 17/18 budgeted amount via the
1st quarterly reforecast. The increase is due to a much more extensive work
needs than was anticipated during the budget.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:        The construction cost of $489, 990.20 plus engineering
cost of an additional 15%.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:          Revise the budgeted amount via the 1st quarterly
reforecast.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Award the contract to C & C Hughes, Inc. for a bid
price of $489,990.20 and revise the CIP amounts in the 17/18 C.I.P. budget via
the 1st Quarterly Reforecast.
This is a prevailing wage job.
Motion by Commissioner Rinsema-Sybenga, second by Commissioner Johnson,
to award the contract to C & D Hughes, Inc. for a bid price of $489,990.20 and
revise the CIP amounts in the 17/18 C.I.P. budget via the 1st Quarterly Reforecast.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Johnson, Gawron, Hood, Warren, German, Rinsema-Sybenga,
           and Turnquist.
             Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
   F. Permanent Traffic Control Order – Removal of Traffic Signals and
      Installation of Permanent 4-way “STOP” signs at Muskegon Avenue @ 3rd
      Street per TCO #32-(2017) and at Webster Avenue@ 3rd Street per TCO #33-
      (2017)         DPW

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SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Authorize the removal of Traffic Signals and installation
of permanent 4-way “Stop” signs at Muskegon Ave. at 3rd Street and Webster
Avenue at 3rd per Traffic Control Orders #32-(2017) and #33-(2017).
FINANCIAL IMPACT:        None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:          None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Remove Traffic Signals and install permanent 4-way
“Stop” signs at Muskegon Avenue, at 3rd Street and Webster Avenue at 3rd
Street, per Traffic Control Orders #32-(2017) and #33-(2017).
Motion by Commissioner Warren, second by Commissioner German, to remove
traffic signals and install permanent 4-way “Stop” signs at Muskegon Avenue @
3rd Street and Webster Avenue @ 3rd Street, per Traffic Control Orders #32-(2017)
and #33-(2017).
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Gawron, Hood, Warren, German, Rinsema-Sybenga,
           Turnquist, and Johnson
            Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2017-67      ANY OTHER BUSINESS:
A letter of support is needed for Muskegon County to apply for grant funds for
FY2018 Michigan Medicaid CHIP Lead Hazard Control Grant.
Motion by Commissioner Rinsema-Sybenga, second by Commissioner Johnson,
to authorize the Mayor to sign the CNS letter.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Hood, Warren, German, Rinsema-Sybenga, Turnquist,
           Johnson, and Gawron
            Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
ADJOURNMENT: The City Commission meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.


                                             Respectfully Submitted,




                                             Ann Marie Meisch, MMC, City Clerk




                                         Page 5 of 5
Date:          August 22, 2017
To:            Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From:          Jeffrey A. Lewis
               Director of Public Safety

RE:            Memorandum of Understanding – Justice Assistance Grant


SUMMARY OF REQUEST:

The Director of Public Safety requests that the Commission authorize the Director and the
City Manager to enter into an agreement with the City of Muskegon Heights and Muskegon
County in regards to the disbursement of the FY 2017 Justice Assistance Grant. It if further
requested that the Mayor be authorized to sign the Memorandum of Understanding. Note that
time is of the essence as this grant requires a governing body review period and the grant
submission and the grant deadline is September 5.

Although the Bureau of Justice Assistance has designated us as being in a disparate funding
situation due to the County providing more than 50% of the jail facilities, our proposal is to
keep the allocations exactly as they initially came down from the BJA which is as follows:
County of Muskegon $ 0; City of Muskegon $24,226 and City of Muskegon Heights
$14,929. Note that BJA uses crime data versus population in making these allocation
decisions.

The City of Muskegon portion is planned to be used in continuation of the manner in which
the previous year’s JAG funding was used which is for the prosecution of city ordinance cases
dealing primarily with neighborhood issues.



FINANCIAL IMPACT:

None.



BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:

None.



STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval of this request.
                      MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
                           THE CITY OF MUSKEGON
                         THE COUNTY OF MUSKEGON
                       THE CITY OF MUSKEGON HEIGHTS


       FY 2017 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM AWARD
                    Regular Funding/Local Solicitation


    This Agreement is made and entered into on the _______ day of ___________, 2017,

by and between the County of Muskegon, acting by and through its governing body, the

Board of County Commissioners, located at 990 Terrace Street, Muskegon, Michigan 49442

and the City of Muskegon, acting by and through its governing body, the City Commission,

located at 933 Terrace Street, Muskegon, Michigan 49443-0536, and the City of Muskegon

Heights, acting by and through its governing body, the City Council, located at 2724 Peck

Street, Muskegon Hts., MI 49444, all of Muskegon County, State of Michigan, witnesseth:




   WHEREAS, the CITY OF MUSKEGON has agreed to serve as the applicant/fiscal agent

for the joint funds under the: Justice Assistance Grant(Local Solicitation) as the Bureau of

Justice Assistance has designated the allocation to the law enforcement communities in

Muskegon County as a disparate allocation; and

   WHEREAS, each governing body, in performing governmental functions or in paying for

the performance of governmental functions, hereunder, shall make that performance or

those payments from current revenues legally available to that party; and

   WHEREAS, each governing body find that the performance of this Agreement is in the

best interest of all parties, that the undertaking will benefit the public, and that the division

of costs fairly compensates the performing party for the services or functions under this

Agreement; and




                                                                             Page 1 of 3
     WHEREAS, the breakdown of allocated funding agreed upon by those entities involved

in the disparate funding is $ 24,226 to the CITY OF MUSKEGON and $ 14,929 to the CITY

OF MUSKEGON HEIGHTS; and

     WHEREAS, the CITY OF MUSKEGON, CITY OF MUSKEGON HEIGHTS and COUNTY OF

MUSKEGON believe it to be in their best interests to allocate the JAG funds as specified in

this Agreement.



NOW THEREFORE, THE COUNTY OF MUSKEGON, CITY OF MUSKEGON AND CITY OF

MUSKEGON HEIGHTS agree as follows:

                                          AGREEMENT

1.      THE CITY OF MUSKEGON will act as the fiscal agent/applicant agency.

2.      The total eligible joint allocation for the disparate jurisdictions of $ 39,155 will be

        allocated as follows:    COUNTY OF MUSKEGON - $ 0; CITY OF MUSKEGON - $24,226

        CITY OF MUSKEGON HEIGHTS - $ 14,929

3.      Each municipality will be responsible for its actions in the use of any equipment

        purchased under this Agreement and the fiscal agent shall not be liable for any civil

        liability that may arise from the purchase of the use of the equipment.

4.      The CITY OF MUSKEGON HEIGHTS will be responsible for submitting quarterly

        reports to the CITY OF MUSKEGON by the third day of the month following the

        quarter in the reporting fashion required by the CITY OF MUSKEGON and for any

        month in which an expenditure under the grant has occurred the CITY OF

        MUSKEGON HEIGHTS will submit a reimbursement request to the CITY OF

        MUSKEGON      by   the    third   day   of   the   following   month   along   with    backup

        documentation such as invoices.

5.      The CITY OF MUSKEGON HEIGHTS will be responsible for the accuracy of all data

        submitted to the CITY OF MUSKEGON for submission to the Bureau of Justice




                                                                                 Page 2 of 3
      Programs and will be liable for penalties as a result of submitting the data late and

      for any inaccurate data.

6.    Nothing in the performance of this Agreement shall impose any liability for claims

      against the CITY OF MUSKEGON passing from this program or from the CITY OF

      MUSKEGON HEIGHT’s expenditure of the JAG funds.

7.    By entering into this Agreement, the parties do not intent to create any obligations,

      express or implied, other than those set out herein. Further, this Agreement shall

      not create any rights in any party not a signatory hereto.



                                                 COUNTY OF MUSKEGON


Dated:_______________, 2017                      By:____________________________
                                                       Benjamin E. Cross, Chairman
                                                       County Board of Commissioners


                                                 CITY OF MUSKEGON

Dated:_______________, 2017                      By:____________________________
                                                       Stephen Gawron, Mayor



                                                 CITY OF MUSKEGON HEIGHTS

Dated:_______________, 2017                      By:_____________________________
                                                       Kimberley Sims, Mayor




                                                                        Page 3 of 3
                             AGENDA ITEM NO._____________

                  CITY COMMISSION MEETING ___________________



TO:            Honorable Mayor and City Commission


FROM:          Department of Public Works


DATE:          August 22, 2017


SUBJECT:       Frank’s Taco Shack Concession/Business Contract for City of Muskegon Parks.


SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Staff is asking permission to enter into a 1-year seasonal contractual agreement, for 2017, with
Frank Galindo of Frank’s Taco Shack, at Pere Marquette Park, located within the City of
Muskegon, to sell various items, as stated in their proposal, from a mobile concession.


FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Concession revenue is 10% of gross receipts.


BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:
None


STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Enter into a 1-year seasonal Concession/Business contractual agreement, for 2017, with Frank
Galindo of Frank’s Taco Shack.


COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
Date:        August 22, 2017
To:          Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From:        Engineering
RE:          City – MDOT Agreement;
             Laketon, Getty to Creston (H-1706 – 123986A)



SUMMARY OF REQUEST:


Approve the attached contract with MDOT for the reconstruction of Laketon Ave.
between Getty & Creston and approve the attached resolution authorizing the Mayor
and City Clerk to sign the contract.



FINANCIAL IMPACT:
MDOT’s participation is limited to the approved federal funds of $1,160,000. The
estimated total construction cost is $2.2 million plus engineering cost.



BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:
none at this time



STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the attached contract and resolution authorizing the mayor & clerk to sign
both.



COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
                          RESOLUTION__________

RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF
MUSKEGON FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF LAKETON AVE., FROM GETTY
TO CRESTON. TOGETHER WITH OTHER NECESSARY RELATED WORK
ITEMS AND AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR STEPHEN J. GAWRON AND CITY
CLERK, ANN MEISCH, TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT

Moved by_____________________________________and supported by


Commissioner___________________________that the following Resolution be
adopted:

WHEREAS, entry by the City of Muskegon into Contract no. 17-5353 between the
Michigan Department of Transportation and the City of Muskegon for the
Reconstruction of Laketon Av. From Getty to Creston within the City is in the
best interests of the City of Muskegon.

RESOLVED, that entry by the City into Contract Agreement Number 17-5353 be and
the same is hereby authorized and approved and the Mayor and Clerk are
authorized to execute said contract for and on behalf of the City of Muskegon.



Adopted this____________day of____________, 2017.

                                       BY

                                            Stephen J. Gawron, Mayor

                                       ATTEST

                                            Ann Meisch, City Clerk

                               CERTIFICATION

This resolution was adopted at a meeting of the City Commission, held on
____________, 2017. The meeting was properly held and noticed pursuant to
the Open Meetings Act of the State of Michigan, Act 267 of the Public Acts of
1976.
                                               CITY OF MUSKEGON

                                       By___________________________
                                            Ann Meisch, City Clerk
Date:    8/22/2017

To:      Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners

From: Department of Public Works - Filtration
RE:      Roof Replacement - Water Filtration Plant -Administration Building


SUMMARY OF REQUEST:

Authorize staff to enter into a roof replacement agreement at Water Filtration Plant -
Administration Building with Bob’s Roofing since they submitted the lowest responsible
bid of $66,000.


FINANCIAL IMPACT:
$66,000
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:
None.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize staff to enter into an agreement with Bob’s Roofing for a cost of $66,000.




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                             THE GARLAND COMPANY, INC.
                             HIGH PERFORMANCE ROOFING AND FLOORING SYSTEMS
                                    3800 EAST 91 STREET • CLEVELAND, OHIO 44105-2197
                                         PHONE: (216) 641-7500 • FAX: (216) 641-0633
                                               NATIONWIDE: 1-800-321-9336



August 10, 2017                                                       TJ Morris
                                                                      2085 Marva Ave.
                                                                      Muskegon, MI 49444
Sanjeev Mungarwadi                                                    Phone: (616) 502-6817
Muskegon, City of                                                     Email: tmorris@garlandind.com
Water Filtration Plant
1900 Beach St.
Muskegon, MI 49441



Sanjeev,

         The summary of the roof assessment is listed below. We inspected each section to provide
information on existing conditions of the roof system and deck. Once we had this information we were
able to provide corresponding budgets (see attached map) for required work based on the future needs of
the city. This is a condensed version of the full RAMP reported provided at the end of 2016.



Section #4
Condition: Failed
Recommendation: Replacement
Details: The existing ballasted EPDM roof has “failed”. The termination bar is starting to pull from the
wall due to the shrinking of the rubber membrane. We have scanned the roof with a nuclear imaging
camera to see how wet the insulation is. Unfortunately, the insulation came back more than 75% wet. Due
to these conditions, the only way to fix the issues are to replace the roof.
         As we discussed earlier this month, once budgets are approved, we can schedule a roof
replacement for this fall. Bob’s Roofing won the bid with a quote of $66,000. They are a quality
contractor that will do great work and stand behind it. The disparity in bids are a direct result of the fact
Bob’s had an open schedule this fall and wanted the work, and get a good deal on a crane. This roof is in
dire need of a replacement that is designed properly, and will last against the harsh weather conditions the
water filtration plant experiences.



Sincerely,


TJ Morris
Roof Management Specialist
The Garland Company, Inc.
Date:        August 22, 2017
To:          Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From:        DPW-Engineering
RE:          Consideration of Bids
             City Hall Washing and Sealing


SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Authorize staff to enter into an agreement with D.C. Byers out of Grand Rapids to wash,
caulk and seal City hall for a bid price of $67,147 (without performance bond) since they
submitted the lowest bid upon an on-site meeting with two contractors, the other bid was
Helms Caulking for $76,250).


FINANCIAL IMPACT:
$67,147.

BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:
A budget adjustment needs to be made since the budgeted amount was only $30,000 in
the 17/18 CIP under general fund.


STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize staff to enter into an agreement with D.C. Byers as per the attached proposal and
authorize the necessary budget adjustment via the 1st quarterly reforecast.



COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
Commission Meeting Date:                   August 22, 2017



Date:         August 14, 2017

To     :      Honorable Mayor and City Commission

From:         Community and Neighborhood Services Department

RE     :      Approval of Building Contract for 1350 Eastwood Drive
____________________________________________________________________________________________

SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To award the Building Contract for the rehabilitation of
1350 Eastwood Drive to TK Construction for the City of Muskegon’s Homebuyers
Program through CNS.
CNS received 2 bids as listed on the attached sheet; the cost estimate from our
spec writer was $80,500.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The funding for this project has been secured with 2016
HOME Funds.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To award TK Construction the rehabilitation
contract for 1350 Eastwood Drive; in the amount of $ 111,275.00, for the
Community and Neighborhood Services Office.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: None required.
                                                             Community and Neighborhood
                                                                      Services

MEMO                                                                    City of Muskegon
                                                                           933 Terrace
                                                                          Second Floor
                                                                       Muskegon, MI 49442
                                                                        Ph: 231-724-6717
                                                                        Fax: 231-726-2501
Date:         June 28, 2017

To:           Bidders regarding 1350 Eastwood Drive

From:         Oneata Bailey, Director
              Community and Neighborhood Services
              City of Muskegon

Re:           Bid Results

Community and Neighborhood Services received the following bid proposals:


CONTRACTOR                                Total Bid Price*


Nassau Construction LLC                   $ 95,500
***with Alternative Bid                   $100,300

TK Construction                           $109,825
***with Alternative Bid                   $111,275



***Alternative Bids for Hardwood Floor Repair/Sprinkler Repair

The City of Muskegon reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. The City of
Muskegon is also not restricted to accept the lowest bid.

We appreciate everyone’s interest in being a part of the City of Muskegon’s neighborhood
revitalization efforts. The selected bidder will be contacted in the next few days.

OB
Date:       August 16, 2017
To:         Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From:       Ann Marie Meisch, City Clerk
RE:         Adopt a Resolution Approving the Liquor License
            Application for Pigeon Hill Brewing Co., LLC as a Mixed
            Spirit Drink Manufacturer and Small Distiller at 441 W.
            Western Avenue


SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To Adopt a Resolution Approving the Liquor
License Application for Pigeon Hill Brewing Co., LLC as a Mixed Spirit Drink
Manufacturer and Small Distiller at 441 W. Western Avenue
The primary purpose of seeking these licenses is to allow production of
packaged cocktails. A cocktail in a can or a keg. Those kegs/cans would then
be made available for sale throughout their distribution network. While some
of the products could be made available in the taproom, there are no plans to
turn the taproom into a cocktail bar or to add straight spirits to the menu.


FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.


BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.


STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving the request of
Pigeon Hill Brewing Co., LLC for a liquor license as a Mixed Spirit Drink
Manufacturer and Small Distiller at 441 W. Western Ave.
Date:       August 16, 2017
To:         Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From:       Ann Marie Meisch, City Clerk
RE:         Adopt a Resolution Approving the Liquor License
            Application for Pigeon Hill Brewing Co., LLC as a Small
            Distiller at 500 W. Western Avenue


SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To Adopt a Resolution Approving the Liquor
License Application for Pigeon Hill Brewing Co., LLC as a Small Distiller at 500
W. Western Avenue
The primary purpose of seeking these licenses is to allow production of
packaged cocktails. A cocktail in a can or a keg. Those kegs/cans would then
be made available for sale throughout their distribution network. While some
of the products could be made available in the taproom, there are no plans to
turn the taproom into a cocktail bar or to add straight spirits to the menu.


FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.


BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.


STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving the request of
Pigeon Hill Brewing Co., LLC for a liquor license as a and Small Distiller at 500
W. Western Ave.
                   Commission Meeting Date: August 22, 2017




Date:         August 17, 2017
To:           Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From:         Planning & Economic Development
RE:           Approval of a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate - 321
              Terrace Point Circle


SUMMARY OF REQUEST:

An application for a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate has been received
from Kevin and Kim Durnell for the new construction of a home at 321 Terrace Point
Circle. This unit is already under construction and the State Tax Commission allows
applicants to apply for a certificate up to six (6) months after construction commences.
Construction started in May with an estimated cost of $260,865. The applicant has met
local and state requirements for the issuance of the NEZ certificate.


FINANCIAL IMPACT:

Taxation will be 50% of the State average of new homes for the next 12 years.

BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:

None

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Approval of the NEZ certificate.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

None




8/17/2017
                                    Resolution No. ________

                             MUSKEGON CITY COMMISSION

                     RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE
               OF A NEIGHBORHOOD ENTERPISE ZONE CERTIFICATE



WHEREAS, an application for a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate has been filed with
the City Clerk by Kevin and Kim Durnell to construct a new home at 321 Terrace Point Circle in
the Terrace Point Condominium neighborhood, and;

WHEREAS, the applicant has satisfied both the local and state eligibility criteria for a
Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate;

WHEREAS, the local unit of government is allowing the six (6) month grace period after
construction commencement to apply, which is allowed under the law;

WHEREAS, the Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate will be in effect for twelve (12)
years;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the application for a Neighborhood Enterprise
Zone Certificate for the new construction of a home by Kevin and Kim Durnell be approved.

Adopted this 22nd day of August, 2017.



Ayes:

Nays:

Absent:


                                                     By: __________________________
                                                         Stephen J. Gawron, Mayor


                                                     Attest: _________________________
                                                             Ann Meisch
                                                             City Clerk




8/17/17
                                       CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that the foregoing constitutes a true and complete copy of a resolution adopted
by the City Commission of the City of Muskegon, County of Muskegon, Michigan at a regular
meeting held on August 22, 2017.

                                                                By: ________________________
                                                                          Ann Meisch
                                                                          City Clerk




8/17/17
                   Commission Meeting Date: August 22, 2017




Date:         August 17, 2017
To:           Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From:         Planning & Economic Development
RE:           Public Hearing - Request for the establishment of an Industrial
              Development District at 700 Terrace Point Dr


SUMMARY OF REQUEST:

Pursuant to Public Act 198 of 1974, as amended, KLO Outdoor has requested the
establishment of an Industrial Development District at 700 Terrace Point Dr. The company
is in the process of moving its corporate offices to this location and plan on making
significant upgrades to the real property. The establishment of the district will allow the
company to become eligible for Industrial Facilities Tax Abatements (IFTs).

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

None

BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:

None

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Approval of the establishment of the Industrial Development District.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

None




8/17/2017
                                           Resolution No. _______


                                      MUSKEGON CITY COMMISSION


     RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AT 700 TERRACE DR,
                                MUSKEGON, MI 49440


WHEREAS, pursuant to PA 198 of 1974, as amended, the City Commission of the City of Muskegon has the
authority to establish an Industrial Development Districts within the City of Muskegon; and

WHEREAS, KL Outdoor has petitioned the City Commission of the City of Muskegon to establish an Industrial
Development District on its property located in the City of Muskegon hereinafter described; and

WHEREAS, construction, acquisition, alteration, or installation of a proposed facility has not commenced at the
time of filing the request to establish this district; and

WHEREAS, written notice has been given by mail to all owners of real property located within the district, and to
the public by newspaper advertisement in the Muskegon Chronicle and public posting of the hearing on the
establishment of the proposed district; and

WHEREAS, on August 22, 2017 a public hearing was held at which all owners of real property within the
proposed Industrial Development District and all residents and taxpayers of the City of Muskegon were afforded
an opportunity to be heard thereon; and

WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Muskegon deems it to be in the public interest of the City of
Muskegon to establish the Industrial Development District as proposed.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Muskegon that the following
described parcel of land situated in the City of Muskegon, Muskegon County, and State of Michigan, to wit:




8/17/17
is established as an Industrial Development District pursuant to the provisions of PA 198 of 1974, as amended,
to be known as Irwin Industrial Development District.


Adopted this 22nd Day of August 2017.


Ayes:

Nays:

Absent:



                                                  BY: __________________________________
                                                         Stephen J. Gawron
                                                         Mayor

                                             ATTEST: __________________________________
                                                        Ann Meisch
                                                        Clerk




8/17/17
                                               CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that the foregoing constitutes a true and complete copy of a resolution adopted by the Muskegon
City Commission, County of Muskegon, Michigan, at a regular meeting held on August 22, 2017.

                                                            ______________________________
                                                            Ann Meisch
                                                            Clerk




8/17/17
                   Commission Meeting Date: August 22, 2017




Date:         August 17, 2017
To:           Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From:         Planning & Economic Development
RE:           Approval of a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate - 321
              Terrace Point Circle


SUMMARY OF REQUEST:

An application for a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate has been received
from Kevin and Kim Durnell for the new construction of a home at 321 Terrace Point
Circle. This unit is already under construction and the State Tax Commission allows
applicants to apply for a certificate up to six (6) months after construction commences.
Construction started in May with an estimated cost of $260,865. The applicant has met
local and state requirements for the issuance of the NEZ certificate.


FINANCIAL IMPACT:

Taxation will be 50% of the State average of new homes for the next 12 years.

BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:

None

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Approval of the NEZ certificate.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

None




8/17/2017
                                    Resolution No. ________

                             MUSKEGON CITY COMMISSION

                     RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE
               OF A NEIGHBORHOOD ENTERPISE ZONE CERTIFICATE



WHEREAS, an application for a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate has been filed with
the City Clerk by Kevin and Kim Durnell to construct a new home at 321 Terrace Point Circle in
the Terrace Point Condominium neighborhood, and;

WHEREAS, the applicant has satisfied both the local and state eligibility criteria for a
Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate;

WHEREAS, the local unit of government is allowing the six (6) month grace period after
construction commencement to apply, which is allowed under the law;

WHEREAS, the Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate will be in effect for twelve (12)
years;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the application for a Neighborhood Enterprise
Zone Certificate for the new construction of a home by Kevin and Kim Durnell be approved.

Adopted this 22nd day of August, 2017.



Ayes:

Nays:

Absent:


                                                     By: __________________________
                                                         Stephen J. Gawron, Mayor


                                                     Attest: _________________________
                                                             Ann Meisch
                                                             City Clerk




8/17/17
                                       CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that the foregoing constitutes a true and complete copy of a resolution adopted
by the City Commission of the City of Muskegon, County of Muskegon, Michigan at a regular
meeting held on August 22, 2017.

                                                                By: ________________________
                                                                          Ann Meisch
                                                                          City Clerk




8/17/17
COMMISSION MEETING DATE: August 22, 2017

TO:          Honorable Mayor and Commissioners

FROM:        Jeffrey Lewis, Director of Public Safety

RE:          Concurrence with the Housing Board of Appeals Notice and Order
             to Demolish. Dangerous Building Case #: EN1713223


SUMMARY OF REQUEST: This is to request that the City Commission Concur
with the findings of the Housing Board of Appeals that the structure located
at 1047 Wood St is unsafe, substandard, a public nuisance and that it be
demolished within thirty (30) days. It is further requested that administration be
directed to obtain bids for the demolition of the structure and that the Mayor and
City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute a contract for demolition with
the lowest responsible bidder or staff may issue infraction tickets to the owner,
agent or responsible party if they do not demolish the structure.

Location and ownership: This structure is located on Wood Street between Iona
Ave and Ada Ave in the McLaughlin Neighborhood. The structure is owned by
Ingersoll Financial Midwest Trust, 1101 Lake Sestiny Rd ste 450, Maitland, FL
32751.

Staff Correspondence: The “notice & order to repair” was sent on 7/5/2017. A
“10 day notice” was sent on 7/24/2017 for the August 3, 2017 HBA hearing. ON
August 3, 2017 the HBA declared the structure substandard and dangerous.


Financial Impact: General Funds

Budget action required: None

State Equalized value:     $15,200

Estimated cost to repair: $21,500

Staff Recommendation: To concur with the Housing Board of Appeals decision
to demolish all structures on the property
Owner Contact: We received no contact or correspondence from the owner

Permits obtained: None

                      DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION

Enforcement # EN1713223
Property Address: 1047 WOOD ST
Parcel # 24-205-248-0001-30

Date completed: July 5, 2017

DEFICENCIES:
  1. Siding is rotted, missing and has peeling paint in numerous
     locations
  2. Windows are broken or missing
  3. Windows have rotted sills, sashes and peeling paint
  4. Storm windows are broken or missing
  5. Window trim is rotted or missing
  6. Soffits and fascia have rotted sections and peeling paint
  7. Rear entry door is damaged and is currently boarded shut
  8. Entry ramp to rear door has rotted or missing boards. Railing not
     secure and not to code
  9. Exterior laundry vent is damaged
  10. Areas of the foundation has cracks and openings
  11. Gas & electrical meters are currently attached to building
  12. No water usage since 2014, registered vacant in May of 2015
  13. Fifteen (15) “enforcement” actions for trash, long grass and brush
     since 2014
     Note: This reflects an “Exterior Only” inspection

Based upon my recent inspection of the above property I determined that the structure
meets the definition of a Dangerous Building and/or Substandard Building as set forth in
Section 10-61 of the Muskegon City Code.



         If you disagree with the decision of the City Commission, you have the right to
file a petition for superintending control in the Circuit Court for the County of Muskegon
within 21 days after the City Commission concurs.
PHOTOS of 1047 Wood St
COMMISSION MEETING DATE: August 22, 2017

TO:          Honorable Mayor and Commissioners

FROM:        Jeffrey Lewis, Director of Public Safety

RE:          Concurrence with the Housing Board of Appeals Notice and Order
             to Demolish. Dangerous Building Case #: EN1713226


SUMMARY OF REQUEST: This is to request that the City Commission Concur
with the findings of the Housing Board of Appeals that the structure located
at 1826 Ray St is unsafe, substandard, a public nuisance and that it be
demolished within thirty (30) days. It is further requested that administration be
directed to obtain bids for the demolition of the structure and that the Mayor and
City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute a contract for demolition with
the lowest responsible bidder or staff may issue infraction tickets to the owner,
agent or responsible party if they do not demolish the structure.

Location and ownership: This structure is located on Ray Street between
Laketon Ave and Holbrook Ave in the Marsh Field Neighborhood. The structure
is owned by Ruth A. Kimbrough, 10301 N. Bingham Ave, Bitely, MI 49309.

Staff Correspondence: The “notice & order to repair” was sent on 7/5/2017. A
“10 day notice” was sent on 7/24/2017 for the August 3, 2017 HBA hearing. ON
August 3, 2017 the HBA declared the structure substandard and dangerous.


Financial Impact: General Funds

Budget action required: None

State Equalized value:     $17,400

Estimated cost to repair: $21,000

Staff Recommendation: To concur with the Housing Board of Appeals decision
to demolish all structures on the property
Owner Contact: We have received no contact or correspondence from the
owner

Permits obtained: None

                      DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION

Enforcement # EN1713226
Property Address: 1826 RAY ST
Parcel # 24-880-000-0004-00

Date completed: July 5, 2017

DEFICENCIES:
  1. Siding (aluminum) appears to be stripped from the home. The
     current siding has peeling paint, is missing or not attached
  2. Windows are broken or missing
  3. Windows have rotted sills, sashes and peeling paint
  4. Basement windows are cracked or missing
  5. Exterior dryer venting is missing
  6. Front entry door is rotted or has delaminated
  7. A large amount of broken glass near or on the front porch
  8. Garage roof is deteriorated and must be replaced
  9. Garage has boarded windows that are not painted to match the
     garage
  10. Gas & electrical meters are attached to the structure
  11. No water usage since February 2016
  12. Ten (10) “enforcement” actions for trash, long grass, and brush
     since 2015
     Note: This reflects an “Exterior Only” inspection

Based upon my recent inspection of the above property I determined that the structure
meets the definition of a Dangerous Building and/or Substandard Building as set forth in
Section 10-61 of the Muskegon City Code.



         If you disagree with the decision of the City Commission, you have the right to
file a petition for superintending control in the Circuit Court for the County of Muskegon
within 21 days after the City Commission concurs.
PHOTOS of 1826 Ray Street
                    Commission Meeting Date: August 22, 2017




Date:          August 17, 2017
To:            Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From:          Planning & Economic Development
RE:            Approval to Purchase Property from the Michigan Department of
               Transportation (MDOT)


SUMMARY OF REQUEST:

Staff is seeking approval to purchase a portion of lots one thru five and all of lots six and
seven of Block 340 from MDOT. These lots are located between 8th and 9th St and
Webster and Muskegon. If approved, these lots will be combined with the portion of the
lots that the City already owns, which would allow for development opportunities. This
area is zoned Form Based Code, Urban Residential Context Area, which allows for
residential homes between one and six units.


FINANCIAL IMPACT:

The cost for all of the property is $7,700.

BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:

None

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Approval to purchase the property.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

None




8/17/2017
                                                          STATE OF MICHIGAN
         RICK SNYDER                       DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                                      KIRK T. STEUDLE
            GOVERNOR                                                                                            DIRECTOR
                                                                LANSING

             July 24, 2017



             Mr. Mike Franzak
             City of Muskegon
             933 Terrace Street
             Muskegon, MI 49440

                                                       Excess Property
                             Tract 1466, Control Section 61151, Parcel 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,39 parts A
                                                Muskegon County, Michigan

             Dear Mr. Franzak:

             Your request to purchase excess property from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
             has been reviewed and can proceed through the application process.

             Enclosed is an Application to Purchase and Agreement of Sale. The fair market value of the
             property is $7,700 and a minimum 10% deposit is required with the application.

             Please submit the purchase price of $7,700 or $770 bid deposit payment along with the enclosed
             Application to Purchase and Agreement of Sale to me at the following address:

             Michigan Department of Transportation
             Development Services Division
             P.O. Box 30050
             Lansing, Michigan 48909
             Attn: Teresa R. Vanis

             Please contact me at (517) 373-4135 if you have any questions.

             Sincerely,



             Teresa R. Vanis
             Program and Property Management Unit
             Michigan Department of Transportation

             Enclosures




                                 MURRAY D. VAN WAGONER BUILDING • P.O. BOX 30050 • LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909
                                                    www.michigan.gov • (517) 373-2090
LH-LAN-0 (01/11)
MDOT 2447 (02/17)                                                                                                Page 1 of 3

                    APPLICATION TO PURCHASE AND AGREEMENT OF SALE
                                      CASH SALE
                                  DISTRIBUTION: APPLICATION, FINANCE, REAL ESTATE
 MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND STATE OF MICHIGAN POLICIES PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST PERSONS
 BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, MARITAL OR FAMILIAL STATUS, OR DISABILITY IN THE SALE OR RENTAL OF
 PROPERTY.
 TRACT NO.                     SALE PRICE                      BID DEPOSIT                 BALANCE
1466                           $ 7,700.00
 CONTROL SECTION                          PARCEL                                 JOB
61151                                    2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,39 pts. A               61-47
The undersigned (Purchaser) offers and agrees to purchase the subject land now owned by the Michigan Department of
Transportation (MDOT) and identified above, subject to all encumbrance, building and use restrictions, ordinances, and
easements of record together with all improvements and appurtenances, if any, now in or on the premises and to pay the
balance indicated above with the following conditions:

1. Sale may be subject to final approved by the State Transportation Commission and/or State Administrative Board.
   Failure of Purchaser to complete payment and close this transaction within 45 days after notification of State
   Transportation Commission and/or State Administrative Board approval will result in MDOT terminating the agreement
   and retaining the property. Purchaser will forfeit up to $7,500 as liquidated damages if this property was sold at public
   auction or $250 as liquidated damages if this property was sold by direct sale.

2. The bid deposit will be held by MDOT and under no circumstances will MDOT be liable for interest on the bid deposit.

3. This Application along with bid deposit must be submitted, and made payable to the State of Michigan – Michigan
   Department of Transportation. Payments may be in the form of Cash, Personal Check, Certified Check or Money Order.
   Payments should be delivered to MDOT.

4. A quitclaim deed conveying all interest of MDOT will be executed and delivered to the Purchaser upon receipt of
   payment in full. No title policy will be provided by MDOT and no closing costs will be paid by MDOT.

5. Purchaser will not assign, sell or transfer for collateral or for any other purpose, any of its rights or obligations under this
   agreement without prior written approval of MDOT.

6. The time periods set forth here may be extended at the sole discretion of MDOT.

7. The legal description for the subject land is attached.

8. Direct ingress and egress may be limited between the highway and the subject land as described in the legal description.

9. Title will be conveyed as follows:
       Single Man                                      Joint Tenants                               Governmental Unit
       Married Man                                     Tenants in Common                           Registered co-partnership
       Single Woman                                    Michigan Corporation                        Assumed Name (dba)
       Married Woman                                   Out-of-State Corporation                    Other __________________
       Husband & Wife                                  Limited Liability Company (LLC)

     LEGAL NAME

     ADDRESS

     CITY                                      STATE                                      ZIP

     PHONE                                                           EMAIL


10. MDOT reserves the right to invade air space above subject land, including structures, by noise, vibrations, fumes or
    dust arising from construction, maintenance, repair, removal or use of the adjacent highway or street. Purchaser agrees
    not to assert any claim arising out of the right reserved by MDOT.

11. MDOT reserves the right to allow any existing public utility facility to go on to the subject land for the purpose of
    maintenance of said facility, be it on, over, or under the ground.
MDOT 2447 (02/17)                                                                                            Page 2 of 3

12. All water run-off and drainage from the abutting highway right-of-way will be allowed a free and uninterrupted flow over
    subject land. Purchaser will have no claim against MDOT for such water deposited on or flowing upon the land.
    Purchaser will not change the physical condition of subject land to impede the free flow of water run-off and drainage
    from the abutting highway right-of-way.

ENVIRONMENTAL DISCLOSER:
13. MDOT has (choose one):
       No information, reports, or testing regarding environmental condition of subject property in reference to hazardous
    substances.
       Information and/or testing results on environmental conditions of subject property in reference to hazardous
    substances.
    MDOT recommends Purchaser review Part 201 Section 324.2012 of Public Act 451, 1994 for the Purchaser’s liability,
    and liability exceptions.

14. Purchaser may perform environmental testing in accordance with the procedures described in paragraph 15 of
    this Application. MDOT will not pay for any testing or any analysis performed by the Purchaser on the subject property.
    Testing is defined as any type of environmental assessment including, but not limited to, records review, site inspection,
    soil boring analysis, groundwater analysis or soil analysis.

15. If Purchaser desires to perform environmental testing, then Purchaser shall give MDOT written notification
    within 10 business days after the execution of this Application to perform environmental testing. Purchaser
    must obtain a Right-of-Entry from MDOT in accordance with the procedures and in the manner provided by MDOT for
    obtaining such Right-of-Entry. If Purchaser fails to provide proper notice of his or her intent to perform environmental
    testing within the time prescribed herein, Purchaser’s right to perform environmental testing shall be waived. In any
    event, Purchaser shall complete environmental testing within 90 calendar days from the date this Application has been
    executed by the Purchaser. If property notice of Purchaser’s intent to perform environmental testing has not been
    received by MDOT and/or environmental testing has not been completed within 90 days from the date of this Application,
    then, in the event Purchaser wishes to terminate this Agreement, Purchaser will forfeit up to $7,500 as liquidated
    damages if this property was sold at public auction or $250 as liquidated damages if this property was sold by direct
    sale and MDOT will be under no obligation to refund such deposit.

    Environmental Testing Performed with Property Notice
    If test results document the presence of hazardous substances which will require remediation under applicable federal
    or state laws, either MDOT or the Purchaser may terminate this agreement and will be released from any further
    requirements of this agreement. In this event, notwithstanding any other provisions of this agreement to the contrary,
    all of the Purchaser’s bid deposit will be returned by MDOT. MDOT will not be responsible for any interest on the bid
    deposit.

    Applicant agreement to make test results available at no cost to MDOT at the conclusion of 90 calendar days. Applicant
    agrees to be solely liable for any damages or injuries which may occur to any person, personalty or real property as a
    result of the testing or audit.

    Waiver of Environmental Testing
    If written notice of intent to perform environmental testing has not been received within 10 business days after execution
    of this Application to Purchase and Agreement of Sale, then said environmental testing will be considered as waived by
    applicant and the bid deposit will not be refunded.

16. Unless otherwise permitted by law, and only in strict compliance with all state and federal environmental laws, Purchaser
    will not cause, permit, or suffer any “Hazardous Substance” to be brought upon, treated, kept, stored, disposed of,
    discharged, released, produced, manufactured, generated, refined or used on, about or beneath the subject property
    or any portion of it until title to this land is transferred to Purchaser.

17. Purchaser agrees to indemnify and save harmless the State of Michigan, the Michigan State Transportation
    Commission, the Michigan Department of Transportation and all officers, agents and employees thereof from any and
    all claim for injuries to, or death of, any and all persons, for loss of or damage to property, environmental damage,
    degradation, response and cleanup costs, and attorney fees or other related costs, arising out of, under, or by reason
    of this Agreement, except claims resulting from the sole negligence or willful acts or omissions of said indemnitee, its
    agents or employees.
MDOT 2447 (02/17)                                                                                               Page 3 of 3

19. Please check if applicable:

        10-Year Reverter
        This deed conveying title is subject to a reversionary interest whereby the purchaser agrees that the premises will
        be used for public purposes and appurtenances for a continuous period of ten (10) years from the date the deed is
        delivered and accepted. If at any time within said ten (10) year period the purchaser and/or assigns and successors
        shall cease to so continuously use the premises, said premises shall automatically revert to the seller and/or its
        assigns and successors in fee simple absolute. If the premises during the aforementioned ten (10) year period is
        continually used by the purchaser and/or its assigns and successors for public purposes, then after the expiration
        of said ten (10) year period the purchaser and/or assigns and successors will hold the premises in fee simple
        absolute free of any possibility of reverter heretofore held by seller and/or its assigns and successors.

        Release of the ten (10) year reversionary interest must be approved by the Michigan Department of Transportation
        Director. Compensation for release is based on the difference between the original sale price and the current
        market value of the property (less the value of improvements made by the purchaser) prorated over the ten (10)
        reversionary term. The current market value will be determined by an appraisal. Purchaser is responsible for
        bearing the appraisal cost.

        Permanent Reverter
        The deed conveying title is subject to a reversionary interest whereby the purchaser agrees that the property will
        be used for transportation purposes. If at any time the property is not used for transportation purposes, property
        ownership will revert to the Michigan Department of Transportation.

        DNR Mineral Reservation Language
        The deed conveying title is subject to saving and excepting out and always reserving unto the said State of Michigan,
        all mineral, coal, oil and gas, lying and being on, within or under the said lands whereby conveyed, except sand,
        gravel, clay or other nonmetallic minerals with full and free liberty and power to the said State of Michigan, its duly
        authorized officers, representatives and assigns, and its or their lessees, agents and workmen, and all other persons
        by its or their authority or permission, whether already given or hereafter to be given at any time and from time to
        time, to enter upon said lands and take all usual, necessary, or convenient means for exploring, mining, working,
        piping, getting, laying up, storing, dressing, make merchantable, and taking away the said mineral, coal, oil and
        gas, except sand, gravel, clay or other nonmetallic minerals. Further, excepting and reserving to the State of
        Michigan, all aboriginal antiquities including mounds, earth-works, forts, burial and village sites, mines or other relics
        and also reserving the right to explore and excavate for the same, by and through its duly authorized agents and
        employees, pursuant to the provisions of Part 761, Aboriginal Records and Antiquities, of the Natural Resource and
        Environmental Protection Act, Act 451 of the Public Acts of 1994, as amended

Special Provisions




 SIGNATURE                                                                             DATE

 AGENT FOR CORPORATION

 ADDRESS                                                                               PHONE

 CITY                                       STATE                                      ZIP


                                                                                                CLEAR FORM
                                                                                                     C.S. 61151
                                                                                                     J.N. 61-47
                                                                                                     Parcel 2,3,4,6,7,8,9,
                                                                                                     all of 5 and 39
                                                                                                     Tract #1466


                                                      Legal Description

That part of Lots 1 thru 5, Block 340, Revised Map of the City of Muskegon
(1903), Muskegon County, Michigan, which lies Northwesterly of a line described
as: Commencing at the Northeasterly Corner of said Block 340, thence North
38°47’ West, 264 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 31°35’ West, 132
feet; thence South 34°11’ West 207.48 feet; thence North 51°02’ East, 500 feet to a
point of ending. Also, all of Lots 6 and 7.

The lands described above in fee contain 30,975 sq. ft., more less.

BF 5/17
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                                                                                  
      
                                                                       CONTROL 61151
             SEC.30, T30 , R16W
                                                                       JOB NO.                 61-47
        CITY OF MUSKEGON
                          PARCEL 2,3,4,6,7,8
         MUSKEGON COUNTY and 9, all of 5 and 39

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CONTAINS 30,975.5 SQ. FT<
                             AGENDA ITEM NO. _______________
                     CITY COMMISSION MEETING _________________________




TO:        Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners

FROM:      Frank Peterson, City Manager

DATE:      August 22, 2017

RE:        Convention Center

SUMMARY OF REQUEST:

In partnership with Muskegon County and Parkland Properties, the City of Muskegon is exploring the
concept of constructing a downtown convention center, which will combine a hotel self-assessment
with accommodation taxes to raise the funds to finance a convention center connected to the LC
Walker Arena and the Holiday Inn. The City would likely be asked to carry the debt associated with
the improvements, which could be as much as $15 Million. The debt payments would be paid with
accommodation tax dollars, and would not affect the City’s General Fund.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

None

BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:

None.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Authorize City Manager to sign the Letter of Intent to enter into a partnership for the purposes of
constructing a convention center in Downtown Muskegon.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
Affirmative Action
(231)724-6703
FAX (231)722-1214

Assessor/
Equalization Co.
(231)724-6386
FAX (231)724-1129

Cemetery/Forestry
(231)724-6783
FAX (231)724-4188

City Manager
(231)724-6724
FAX (231)722-1214     August 22, 2017
Clerk
(231)724-6705         Mark Eisenbarth
FAX (231)724-4178     Muskegon County Administrator
                      Hall of Justice, 4th Floor
Comm. & Neigh.
Services              990 Terrace Street
(231)724-6717         Muskegon, MI 49442
FAX (231)726-2501

Computer Info.
Technology            Mr. Eisenbarth:
(231)724-4126
FAX (231)722-4301
                      The City of Muskegon supports the construction of a convention center adjacent to the Holiday Inn Muskegon
Engineering           Harbor, as well as a public-private partnership between the City of Muskegon, the County of Muskegon, and
(231)724-6707         Parkland Properties. The new facility will bring a variety of events to the City of Muskegon that will generate
FAX (231)727-6904     visity spending, jobs and economic growth throughout the City and County of Muskegon.
Finance
(231)724-6713         In exchange for a commitment from the City of Muskegon and Parkland Properties to construct the convention
FAX (231)726-2325     center, the City of Muskegon will:
Fire Department
(231)724-6795             •   Support passage of the PA59 assessment for the City of Muskegon hotels.
FAX (231)724-6985

Human Resources           •   Implement a bonds for the construction of the convention center if needed.
Co. (Civil Service)
(231)724-6442
FAX (231)724-6840
                          •   Support additional fundraising efforts: Grants, Naming Rights, Philanthropy.

Income Tax
(231)724-6770
FAX (231)724-6768
                      The construction of this convention center will provide long term benefits to the region, and the City of
                      Muskegon intends to work with the County of Muskegon and Parkland Properties to successfully implement
Mayor’s Office        this project to completion.
(231)724-6701
FAX (231)722-1214
                      Respectfully,
Planning/Zoning
(231)724-6702
FAX (231)724-6790

Police Department
(231)724-6750         Frank Peterson
FAX (231)722-5140
                      City Manager
Public Works          City of Muskegon
(231)724-4100         933 Terrace St.
FAX (231)722-4188
                      Muskegon, MI 49443-0536
SafeBuilt
(Inspections)
(231)724-6715
FAX (231)728-4371

Treasurer
(231)724-6720
FAX (231)724-6768

Water Billing
(231)724-6718
FAX (231)724-6768

Water Filtration
(231)724-4106
FAX (231)755-5290             City of Muskegon, 933 Terrace Street, P.O. Box 536, Muskegon, MI 49443-0536
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