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CITY OF MUSKEGON
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
OCTOBER 10, 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:
□ CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
□ CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Approval of Minutes City Clerk
B. Approval of a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate – 309 Terrace
Point Circle Planning & Economic Development
C. Approval of a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate – 317 Terrace
Point Circle Planning & Economic Development
D. Approval of 2017-2018 Procurement Contracts for CNS Community
and Neighborhood Services
E. Grant Agreement with MDEQ DPW – Engineering
F. Community Relations Committee Recommendations City Clerk
□ PUBLIC HEARINGS:
□ COMMUNICATIONS:
□ UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
□ NEW BUSINESS:
A. Proclamation Opposing Racism Commissioner German
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□ 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:
A. Discuss Legal Opinion of Property Transaction City Manager
□ ADJOURNMENT:
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Date: October 4, 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 September 26, 2017
Regular City Commission Meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the minutes.
CITY OF MUSKEGON
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
SEPTEMBER 26, 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, September 26, 2017.
Pastor Tim Cross, Living Word 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, Byron Turnquist, Willie German, Jr., and Dan Rinsema-Sybenga,
Acting City Manager, Public Safety Director – Jeffrey Lewis, City Attorney John
Schrier, and City Clerk Ann Meisch.
Absent: Commissioner Debra Warren – arrived 5:38 p.m.
2017-76 CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Approval of Minutes City Clerk
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve minutes of the September 11, 2017
Worksession Meeting and the September 12, 2017 Regular City Commission
Meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the minutes.
C. Sanitary Sewer Improvements Department of Public Works
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Authorize staff to enter into an Engineering Agreement
with Prein & Newhof to perform the necessary tasks (design, bidding, and
construction engineering) for the rehabilitation of a portion of the Oak Grove
and Clay Hill Sewers. The project consists of lining a 10 inch and 12 inch sewer in
the Oak Grove area and lining a 12 inch sewer along with one manhole
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installation and several lateral relocations in the Clay Hill area.
City Staff would like to capitalize on the work already completed by Prein &
Newhof as part of the recent SAW Grant.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Total Cost $22,000.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize staff to enter into an agreement with
Prein & Newhof.
D. POLC Collective Bargaining Agreement City Manager
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: City Staff and Police Officers Labor Council
representatives previously agreed upon a new contract that took effect
January 1, 2017. Since that time, a number of small issues related to the original
tentative agreement have been identified and subsequently reconciled. This is a
formal request to incorporate all of the final changes into the tentative
agreement. The POLC has already ratified the contract and city staff has been
enforcing the provisions of the contract since January 1, 2017. The new
agreement is beneficial to both parties and is expected to help with police
officer recruiting and retention; there is no financial impact on the budget as
part of the agreement.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement
with the Police Officers Labor Council as presented.
E. Request to Order Phase II Environment Assessment at 920 and 1000 W.
Western Planning & Economic Development
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The City has a purchase agreement with Smith Equities
for a residential development at these parcels. Known environmental concerns
exist and a Phase II environmental assessment will be necessary to move the
project forward. Certain contaminants have been identified and data has
demonstrated that the soil is contaminated from historic fill materials. The
assessment will give the purchaser a better understanding of the limitations and
costs related to the environmental conditions on the property. The City has a
contract with Envirologic for the United States Environmental Protections
Agency’s Brownfield Site Assessment Grant; however, this parcel is not eligible
for grant funding. Envirologic has quoted the project at $24,500.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: $24,500 from the Public Improvement fund.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the request to conduct the Phase II
Environmental Assessment with Envirologic.
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H. Authorization to Staff to Submit a Transportation Alternative Program (TAP)
Agreement DPW/Engineering
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Authorize staff to submit a TAP grant application by
adopting the resolution.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution.
Motion by Commissioner Johnson, second by Commissioner Rinsema-Sybenga,
to approve the consent agenda as presented, except items B, F, and G.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Turnquist, Johnson, Gawron, Hood, Warren, German, and
Rinsema-Sybenga
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2017-77 ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
B. Kitchen 242 Contract Renewal City Clerk
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Our contract with our Kitchen Manager, Renae
Hesselink, is set to expire on September 30, 2017. Renae has been instrumental in
updating the kitchen, substantially increasing the use of the kitchen, and
managing two of the grants we have for the kitchen as well as applying for new
grants. At this time, staff is requesting to extend her agreement until the end of
the fiscal year, June 30, 2018.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Continuation of the current agreement.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None at this time.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To extend Renae Hesselink’s contract through
June 30, 2018.
Motion by Commissioner Warren, second by Commissioner Johnson, to extend
Renae Hesselink’s contact through June 30, 2018.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Johnson, Gawron, Hood, Warren, German, Rinsema-Sybenga,
and Turnquist
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
F. Desktop Computer Work Stations – Police Department Public Safety
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The Director of Public Safety requests that the
Commission authorize the amount of $24,570.00 for 39 desk top computers for
the police department. ($630 each) These upgraded/enhanced CPU’s will
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replace the current computers that are approximately seven years old, which
cannot be serviced and no longer meet the standards of the software required
to operate within the police department.
The new machines are configured with the latest storage technology built for
speed. They have the memory to handle multi-tasking; they also will run the
latest Windows 10 Operating System from Microsoft.
Dell is the chosen supplier as the City is enlisted in a state and local government
contract with Dell computers. The machines in this proposal come heavily
discounted due to the relationship and purchase volume the City has with Dell.
The City uses Dell at the server, networking, storage and computer level.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A - Budgeted
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: Equipment was budgeted in the 2017/2018
(need to adjust 1st quarter budget report to support the equipment price
increase (5700-Capital Outlays)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of this equipment
purchase to update and enhance essential desk top computers for all bureaus
within the police department.
Motion by Commissioner German, second by Commissioner Johnson, to
approve the equipment purchase to update and enhance essential desktop
computers for all bureaus within the police department.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Gawron, Hood, Warren, German, Rinsema-Sybenga, Turnquist,
and Johnson
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
G. Unattended Running Vehicles Public Safety
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The Director of Public Safety requests that the City
Commission review and authorize the adoption of the Unattended Running
Vehicle Ordinance. Note: City Ordinance – Chapter 92, Article V will be
included with this adoption. The Director also requests that all level 1-5 parking
violations have extended time to pay parking penalties.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the Unattended
Running Vehicle Ordinance and all level 1-5 parking violations have extended
time to pay parking penalties.
Motion by Commissioner German, second by Commissioner Warren, to adopt
the Unattended Running Vehicle Ordinance and all level 1 through 5 parking
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violations having extended time to pay parking penalties.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Hood, Warren, German, Rinsema-Sybenga, Turnquist,
Johnson, and Gawron
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2017-78 PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. BID Special Assessment – Resolution Approving District
Planning & Economic Development
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The Downtown Business Improvement District (BID)
Board is requesting that the special assessment district for downtown properties
be expanded and renewed. The previous BID district was approved for one year
on two separate occasions. It is now proposed to expand the district to include
more parcels, modify the property classifications and rates and to extend the
approval for three years. The assessments will continue to go towards various
downtown expenditures, including sidewalk snow removal, spring/fall cleanup
and landscaping, events, directional signs and marketing/advertising. The BID
assessment includes both a “Class A” and a “Class B” district. Please note that
on April 25, 2017, the BID Board voted to amend the BID Bylaws to define a
“Class B” property as “Properties located within the Downtown Muskegon
Business Improvement District which are currently used for, or zoned for industrial
or manufacturing.” The word “automotive” was removed from the definition,
moving that category of property to “Class A.” The BID Board also recommends
to raise the amount per square footage on “Class B” properties from $0.02/sf to
$0.04/sf and to raise the cap from $750 to $2,000. The cap on “Class A”
properties was recommended to be raised from $3,000 to $4,000.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the resolution approving the special
assessment district and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign. Also, to appoint
two Commissioners to the Board of Assessors.
PUBLIC HEARING COMMENCED:
The following public comments were received:
Dave Alexander from Downtown Muskegon Now
Beth/Gary Post, 272 W. Clay
Brenda Moore – 611 W. Clay – doesn’t feel she has benefited. Did not get snow
removal services – disincentive for mixed use – 25% increase on her taxes
Dr. Burlingame – 2287 McCracken, representing “Clyde’s group” (Hot Rod
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Harley)
Kristi Burris – U.S. 31 BBQ, will cost them $1200/year – wants to revisit each year
(the assessment).
Jon Rooks, 939 Third Street, Holiday Inn – has 3 parcels – issues with the way it’s
written but in favor of assessment.
Maureen, owner of Northwestern Mill Supply, 820 Pine Street.
Clyde Whitehouse, Hot Rod, would like to vote on it on a yearly basis – in favor of
the assessment.
Motion by Commissioner Rinsema-Sybenga, second by Commissioner Warren,
to close the public hearing and create the district.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Warren, Rinsema-Sybenga, Turnquist, Johnson, Gawron, and
Hood
Nays: German
MOTION PASSES
Commissioner Rinsema-Sybenga and Commissioner Warren
are appointed to the Special Assessment Board of Assessors.
2017-79 NEW BUSINESS:
A. Concurrence with the Housing Board of Appeals Notice and Order to
Demolish the Following: Public Safety
561 Catherine Avenue – Garage Only
216 Allen Avenue
189 Strong Avenue
1750 Pine Street
1526 Terrace Street
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: This is to request that the City Commission concur with
the findings of the Housing Board of Appeals that the 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 not demolish the structure.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To concur with the Housing Board of Appeals
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decision to demolish.
Motion by Commissioner Warren, second by Vice Mayor Hood, to concur with
the Housing Board of Appeals decision to demolish 216 Allen, 189 Strong, 1750
Pine Street, and 1526 Terrace Street.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: German, Rinsema-Sybenga, Turnquist, Johnson, Gawron,
Hood, and Warren
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
Motion by Commissioner Rinsema-Sybenga, second by Commissioner Johnson,
to concur with the Housing Board of Appeals decision to demolish 561 Catherine
– garage only.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Gawron, Hood
Nays: Rinsema-Sybenga, Turnquist, Johnson, Warren, and German
MOTION FAILS
Motion by Commissioner Johnson, second by Commissioner Warren, to refer the
matter of 561 Catherine – garage only – back to the Housing Board of Appeals
at their meeting on the first Wednesday in October.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Turnquist, Johnson, Gawron, Hood, Warren, German, and
Rinsema-Sybenga
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
B. Request to Amend the Planned Unit Development (PUD) at Terrace
Point Circle Planning & Economic Development
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Request to amend the Terrace Point Circle Final PUD to
reconfigure the non-waterfront lots and allow for duplexes on them. The re quest
is intended to move the project forward by offering homes at a popular price
point, while still offering the same amount of density as the original plan.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the final PUD.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The request was unanimously
recommended for approval at the September 14 Regular Planning Commission
meeting.
Motion by Commissioner Johnson, second by Commissioner Rinsema-Sybenga,
to approve the final Planned Unit Development.
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ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Johnson, Gawron, Hood, Warren, German, Rinsema-Sybenga,
and Turnquist
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
C. Request to Amend the Planned Unit Development (PUD) at 3425 Fulton
Avenue Planning & Economic Development
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Request to amend the Harbour Towne Final PUD at
3425 Fulton Avenue to allow a 7-unit boutique hotel at the former Muskegon
Yacht Club building. The development will include hotel suites on the top floor
and a banquet room on the bottom floor.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the final PUD.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The request was unanimously
recommended for approval at the September 14 Regular Planning Commission
meeting.
Motion by Commissioner Rinsema-Sybenga, second by Commissioner Johnson,
to approve the final Planned Unit Development.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Gawron, Hood, Warren, German, Rinsema-Sybenga, Turnquist,
and Johnson
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
D. Approval of the Proposal at 895 4th Street Planning & Economic
Development
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Staff sent out a Request for Proposal (RFP) for this
property on August 29 and proposals were due on September 19. The City
received one proposal in response to the RFP, which was from Pigeon Hill
Brewing Company. Staff is seeking approval of a slightly amended proposal and
to enter into a purchase agreement. After discussions with City staff, the
company is now offering a total of $40,000 for Sub-Parcel 1 and Sub-Parcel 2.
They plan to construct a building of approximately 15,000 square feet that is
expected to be a $1.5 million investment and would feature large windows
facing Shoreline Drive to showcase their large stainless-steel brewing equipment.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The City would receive no less than $40,000 for Sub-
Parcels 1 & 2.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To allow staff to enter into a purchase agreement
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with Pigeon Hill Brewing Company for Sub-Parcels 1 and 2 for a price that is
within at least 15% of the appraised value and no less than $40,000.
Motion by Commissioner Johnson, second by Commissioner German, to allow
staff to enter into a purchase agreement with Pigeon Hill Brewing Company for
Sub-Parcels 1 and 2 for a price this is within at least 15% of the appraised value
and no less than $40,000.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Hood, Warren, German, Rinsema-Sybenga, Turnquist,
Johnson, and Gawron.
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Public comments were received.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Commission Meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ann Marie Meisch, MMC, City Clerk
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Commission Meeting Date: October 10, 2017
Date: October 10, 2017
To: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From: Planning & Economic Development
RE: Approval of a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate - 309
Terrace Point Circle
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
An application for a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate has been received
from Donald and Jennifer Hammond for the new construction of a home at 309 Terrace
Point Circle. This unit is already being constructed and the State Tax Commission
allows applicants to apply for a certificate up to six (6) months after construction
commences. Construction started in September with an estimated cost of $310,000.
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
10/10/2017
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 Donald and Jennifer Hammond to construct a new home at 309 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 Donald and Jennifer Hammond be
approved.
Adopted this 10th day of October, 2017.
Ayes:
Nays:
Absent:
By: __________________________
Stephen J. Gawron, Mayor
Attest: _________________________
Ann Meisch
City Clerk
10/10/17
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 October 10, 2017.
By: ________________________
Ann Meisch
City Clerk
10/10/17
Commission Meeting Date: October 10, 2017
Date: October 10, 2017
To: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From: Planning & Economic Development
RE: Approval of a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate - 317
Terrace Point Circle
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
An application for a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate has been received
from Krista Abbott for the new construction of a home at 317 Terrace Point Circle. This
unit is already being constructed and the State Tax Commission allows applicants to
apply for a certificate up to six (6) months after construction commences. Construction
started in September with an estimated cost of $272,632. 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
10/10/2017
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 Krista Abbott to construct a new home at 317 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 Krista Abbott be approved.
Adopted this 10th day of October, 2017.
Ayes:
Nays:
Absent:
By: __________________________
Stephen J. Gawron, Mayor
Attest: _________________________
Ann Meisch
City Clerk
10/10/17
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 October 10, 2017.
By: ________________________
Ann Meisch
City Clerk
10/10/17
Commission Meeting Date: October 10th, 2017
Date: October 3, 2017
To: Honorable Mayor & City Commission
From: Community and Neighborhood Services Department
RE: Approval of 2017-2018 Procurement Contracts for CNS
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve the following Trades-Services procured through sealed
bid proposals producing the lowest responsible bidder and provide an extension* to four Trades-
Services where no bids were received:
Appraisal: Midwest Real Estate
Architect: Michael Clark
Asbestos Assessment: Environmental Resources Group
*Building: Mike Murphy
*Electrical: Belasco Electric
House Building Spec Writer: Hager Consulting
Property Maintenance: Walker Handyman Enterprises
Lead Assessment & Clearance: Environmental Resources Group
Mechanical: Jewett Heating
Painting: Pro Cleaners
*Plumbing: Brett Noordhoff Plumbing
Realtor: Greenridge Realty
*Structural Engineer/Surveyor: Westshore Consulting
Title Service: Midstate Title
Vinyl Installer: Mark N Tucker LLC
Vinyl Supplier: Keene Lumber
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the procured and extended* Trade Contractors-
Service Providers for the Community and Neighborhood Services through December 31, 2018.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: None required.
Date: October 10, 2017
To: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From: DPW-Engineering
RE: Grant Agreement with MDEQ
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Authorize staff to enter into a grant agreement, see attached, with MDEQ to construct a
new 8” water main in Madison between Keating & Holbrook to provide city water to the
residents in that area. The grant of $75,775.22 requires a city match of $48,865 which will
need to be incorporated into the city’s budget during the first quarterly reforecast.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
$48,865.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:
A budget adjustment needs to be made through the first quarterly reforecast
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize staff to enter into the agreement with MDEQ to construct a new water main in
Madison and incorporate the project and cost into the 2017/2018 budget via the first quarterly
reforecast.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
S TATE OF M ICHIGAN
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
L ANSING
RICK SNYDER C. HEIDI GRETHER
GOVERNOR DIRECTOR
July 26, 2017
Mr. Mohammed Al-Shatel
City of Muskegon
Department of Public Works
933 Terrace Street
Muskegon, Michigan 49440
Dear Mr. Al-Shatel:
SUBJECT: Alternate Water Supply Replacement (AWS), Grant Agreement (Agreement)
Enclosed for your review is an original AWS Agreement between the Michigan Department of
Environmental Quality (MDEQ), Drinking Water and Municipal Assistance Division and City of
Muskegon. To accept the award, you must sign two originals of the Agreement and return both
originals to the MDEQ.
In an effort to communicate efficiently with our grantees, we ask that you take a few moments to
review your Grantee Contact information for accuracy and if necessary, update. If you do not have
a fax number please indicate this by filling in the applicable field with “N/A.” Each field need to be
completed, including your Federal ID number and DUNs number.
Please return your signed Agreements to my attention at the following address:
Administration Section
Drinking Water and Municipal Assistance Division
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
P.O. Box 30241
Lansing, MI 48909-7741
For general questions relating to overall grant administration, please contact me by phone or e-
mail.
Sincerely,
Christina Campbell
Administration Section
Drinking Water and Municipal Assistance
Division
517-284-6501/campbellc@michigan.gov
Enclosure
cc: Mr. Montana Krukowski – MDEQ
CONSTITUTION HALL • 525 WEST ALLEGAN STREET • P.O. BOX 30473 • LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7973
www.michigan.gov/deq • (800) 662-9278
ALTERNATE WATER SUPPLY REPLACEMENT GRANT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
AND CITY OF MUSKEGON
This Grant Agreement (“Agreement”) is made between the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality,
(MDEQ), Drinking Water and Municipal Assistance Division (DWMAD) (“State"), and City of Muskegon
("Grantee").
The purpose of this Agreement is to provide funding in exchange for work to be performed for the project
named below. The State is authorized to provide grant assistance pursuant to Part 201, Environmental
Remediation, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended.
Legislative appropriation of Funds for grant assistance is set forth in Public Act 252 of 2014. This
Agreement is subject to the terms and conditions specified herein.
Project Name: City of Muskegon Project #: N/A
Amount of Grant: $75,775.22 % of Grant State: 100%
Amount of Cost Share (water main only): $48,865.23 Project Total: $124,640.45 (grant plus cost share)
Start Date: (date executed by MDEQ): ___________ End Date: November 30, 2017
GRANTEE CONTACT: STATE’S CONTACT:
Mohammed Al-Shatel / Director Public Works Montana Krukowski / Project Coordinator
Name/Title Name/Title
City of Muskegon - DPW DWMAD/DEQ/Lansing
Organization Division/Bureau/Office
933 Terrace Street P.O. Box 30241
Address Address
Muskegon, Michigan 49440 Lansing, Michigan 48909-7741
Address Address
231-724-6944 517-242-9992
Telephone number Telephone number
231-722-4188
Fax number Fax number
Mohammed.al-shatel@shorelinecity.com krukowskim@michigan.gov
E-mail address E-mail address
38-6004522
Federal ID number
0172270968
Grantee DUNS number
The individuals signing below certify by their signatures that they are authorized to sign this Agreement on
behalf of their agencies and that the parties will fulfill the terms of this Agreement, including any attached
appendices, as set forth herein.
FOR THE GRANTEE:
Signature Date
Name/Title
FOR THE STATE:
Signature Date
Eric Oswald, Division Director, Drinking Water and Municipal
Assistance Division
Name/Title
I. PROJECT SCOPE
This Agreement and its appendices constitute the entire Agreement between the State and the
Grantee and may be modified only by written agreement between the State and the Grantee.
(A) The scope of this project is limited to the activities specified in Appendix A and such activities
as are authorized by the State under this Agreement. Any change in project scope requires prior
written approval in accordance with Section III, Agreement, in this Agreement.
(B) By acceptance of this Agreement, the Grantee commits to complete the project identified in
Appendix A within the time period allowed for in this Agreement and in accordance with the terms
and conditions of this Agreement.
II. AGREEMENT PERIOD
Upon signature by the State, the Agreement shall be effective from the Start Date until the End
Date on page one. The State shall have no responsibility to provide funding to the Grantee for
project work performed except between the Start Date and the End Date specified on page one.
Expenditures made by the Grantee prior to the Start Date or after the End Date of this Agreement
are not eligible for payment under this Agreement.
III. CHANGES
Any changes to this Agreement shall be requested by the Grantee or the State in writing and
implemented only upon approval in writing by the State. The State reserves the right to deny
requests for changes to the Agreement or to the appendices. No changes can be implemented
without approval by the State.
IV. GRANTEE DELIVERABLES AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
The Grantee shall submit deliverables and follow reporting requirements specified in the
Program Specific Requirements – Appendix A and in the Program Descriptions’ of this
Agreement.
(A) The Grantee must complete and submit quarterly financial and/or progress reports according
to a form and format prescribed by the State and must include supporting documentation of
eligible project expenses. These reports shall be due according to the following:
Reporting Period Due Date
January 1 – March 31 April 30
April 1 – June 30 July 31
July 1 – September 30 Before October 10*
October 1 – December 31 January 31
*Due to the State’s year-end closing procedures, there will be an accelerated due date for the
report covering July 1 – September 30. Advance notification regarding the due date for the
quarter ending September 30 will be sent to the Grantee. If the Grantee is unable to submit a
report in early October for the quarter ending September 30, an estimate of expenditures through
September 30 must be submitted to allow the State to complete its accounting for that fiscal year.
The forms provided by the State shall be submitted to the program contact listed in the program
description.
(B) The Grantee shall provide a final project report in a format prescribed by the State.
(C) The Grantee must provide all products and deliverables in accordance with Appendix A.
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V. GRANTEE RESPONSIBILITIES
(A) The Grantee agrees to abide by all applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, ordinances,
and regulations in the performance of this grant.
(B) All local, state, and federal permits, if required, are the responsibility of the Grantee. Award of
this grant is not a guarantee of permit approval by the State.
(C) The Grantee shall be solely responsible to pay all applicable taxes and fees, if any, that arise
from the Grantee’s receipt or execution of this grant.
(D) The Grantee is responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, timely
completion, and coordination of all designs, drawings, specifications, reports, and other services
submitted to the State under this Agreement. The Grantee shall, without additional
compensation, correct or revise any errors, omissions, or other deficiencies in drawings,
designs, specifications, reports, or other services.
(E) The State’s approval of drawings, designs, specifications, reports, and incidental work or
materials furnished hereunder shall not in any way relieve the Grantee of responsibility for the
technical adequacy of the work. The State’s review, approval, acceptance, or payment for any
of the services shall not be construed as a waiver of any rights under this Agreement or of any
cause of action arising out of the performance of this Agreement.
(F) The Grantee acknowledges that it is a crime to knowingly and willingly file false information
with the State for the purpose of obtaining this Agreement or any payment under the
Agreement, and that any such filing may subject the Grantee, its agents, and/or employees to
criminal and civil prosecution and/or termination of the grant.
VI. USE OF MATERIAL
Unless otherwise specified in this Agreement, the Grantee may release information or material
developed under this Agreement, provided it is acknowledged that the State funded all or a
portion of its development.
The State, and federal awarding agency, if applicable, retains a royalty-free, nonexclusive and
irrevocable right to reproduce, publish, and use in whole or in part, and authorize others to do so,
any copyrightable material or research data submitted under this grant whether or not the material
is copyrighted by the Grantee or another person. The Grantee will only submit materials that the
State can use in accordance with this paragraph.
VII. ASSIGNABILITY
The Grantee shall not assign this Agreement or assign or delegate any of its duties or obligations
under this Agreement to any other party without the prior written consent of the State. The State
does not assume responsibility regarding the contractual relationships between the Grantee and
any subcontractor.
VIII. SUBCONTRACTS
The State reserves the right to deny the use of any consultant, contractor, associate, or other
personnel to perform any portion of the project. The Grantee is solely responsible for all
contractual activities performed under this Agreement.
Further, the State will consider the Grantee to be the sole point of contact with regard to
contractual matters, including payment of any and all charges resulting from the anticipated Grant.
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All subcontractors used by the Grantee in performing the project shall be subject to the provisions
of this Agreement and shall be qualified to perform the duties required.
IX. NON-DISCRIMINATION
The Grantee shall comply with the Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act, 1976 PA 453, as amended,
MCL 37.2101 et seq., the Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act, 1976 PA 220, as amended,
MCL 37.1101 et seq., and all other federal, state, and local fair employment practices and equal
opportunity laws and covenants that it shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant
for employment, to be employed in the performance of this Agreement, with respect to his or her
hire, tenure, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, or any matter directly or indirectly
related to employment, because of his or her race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex,
height, weight, marital status, or physical or mental disability that is unrelated to the individual’s
ability to perform the duties of a particular job or position. The Grantee agrees to include in
every subcontract entered into for the performance of this Agreement this covenant not to
discriminate in employment. A breach of this covenant is a material breach of this Agreement.
X. UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICES
The Grantee shall comply with the Employers Engaging in Unfair Labor Practices Act, 1980 PA
278, as amended, MCL 423.321 et seq.
XI. LIABILITY
(A) The Grantee, not the State, is responsible for all liabilities as a result of claims, judgments, or
costs arising out of activities to be carried out by the Grantee under this Agreement, if the liability
is caused by the Grantee, or any employee or agent of the Grantee acting within the scope of their
employment or agency.
(B) Nothing in this Agreement should be construed as a waiver of any governmental immunity by
the Grantee, the State, its agencies, or their employees as provided by statute or court decisions.
XII. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
No government employee, or member of the legislative, judicial, or executive branches, or
member of the Grantee’s Board of Directors, its employees, partner agencies, or their families
shall benefit financially from any part of this Agreement.
XIII. ANTI-LOBBYING
If all or a portion of this Agreement is funded with federal funds, then in accordance with OMB
Circular A-21, A-87, or A-122, as appropriate, the Grantee shall comply with the Anti-Lobbying
Act, which prohibits the use of all project funds regardless of source, to engage in lobbying the
state or federal government or in litigation against the State. Further, the Grantee shall require
that the language of this assurance be included in the award documents of all subawards at all
tiers.
If all or a portion of this Agreement is funded with state funds, then the Grantee shall not use
any of the grant funds awarded in this Agreement for the purpose of lobbying as defined in the
State of Michigan’s lobbying statute, MCL 4.415(2). “‘Lobbying’ means communicating directly
with an official of the executive branch of state government or an official in the legislative branch
of state government for the purpose of influencing legislative or administrative action.”
The Grantee shall not use any of the grant funds awarded in this Agreement for the purpose of
litigation against the State. Further, the Grantee shall require that language of this assurance
be included in the award documents of all subawards at all tiers.
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XIV. DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION
By signing this Agreement, the Grantee certifies that it has checked the federal
debarment/suspension list at www.SAM.gov to verify that it, its agents, and its subcontractors:
(1) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or
voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any federal department or the state.
(2) Have not within a three-year period preceding this Agreement been convicted of or had
a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in
connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (federal, state, or
local) transaction or contract under a public transaction, as defined in 45 CFR 1185;
violation of federal or state antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft,
forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or
receiving stolen property.
(3) Are not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity
(federal, state, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in subsection
(2).
(4) Have not within a three-year period preceding this Agreement had one or more public
transactions (federal, state, or local) terminated for cause or default.
(5) Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other state or federal laws, executive
orders, regulations, and policies governing this program.
XV. AUDIT AND ACCESS TO RECORDS
The State reserves the right to conduct a programmatic and financial audit of the project, and the
State may withhold payment until the audit is satisfactorily completed. The Grantee will be
required to maintain all pertinent records and evidence pertaining to this Agreement, including
grant and any required matching funds, in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles and other procedures specified by the State. The State or any of its duly authorized
representatives must have access, upon reasonable notice, to such books, records, documents,
and other evidence for the purpose of inspection, audit, and copying. The Grantee will provide
proper facilities for such access and inspection. All records must be maintained for a minimum of
five (5) years after the final payment has been issued to the Grantee by the State.
XVI INSURANCE
(A) The Grantee must maintain insurance or self-insurance that will protect it from claims that
may arise from the Grantee’s actions under this Agreement.
(B) The Grantee must comply with applicable workers’ compensation laws while engaging in
activities authorized under this Agreement.
XVII OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDING
The Grantee guarantees that any claims for reimbursement made to the State under this
Agreement must not be financed by any source other than the State under the terms of this
Agreement.
If funding is received through any other source, the Grantee agrees to delete from Grantee's
billings, or to immediately refund to the State, the total amount representing such duplication of
funding.
XVIII COMPENSATION
(A) A breakdown of costs allowed under this Agreement is identified in Appendix A. The State
will pay the Grantee a total amount not to exceed the amount on page one of this Agreement,
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in accordance with Appendix A, and only for expenses incurred. All other costs necessary to
complete the project are the sole responsibility of the Grantee.
(B) Expenses incurred by the Grantee prior to the Start Date or after the End Date of this
Agreement are not allowed under the Agreement, unless otherwise specified in Appendix A.
(C) The State will approve payment requests after approval of reports and related documentation
as required under this Agreement.
(D) The State reserves the right to request additional information necessary to substantiate
payment requests.
(E) Payments under this Agreement may be processed by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).
The Grantee may register to receive payments by EFT at the Contract & Payment Express Web
Site (http://www.cpexpress.state.mi.us).
XIX CLOSEOUT
(A) A determination of project completion, which may include a site inspection and an audit, shall
be made by the State after the Grantee has met any match obligations, satisfactorily completed
the activities, and provided products and deliverables described in Appendix A.
(B) Upon issuance of final payment from the State, the Grantee releases the State of all claims
against the State arising under this Agreement. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement or
by State law, final payment under this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of the State’s
claims against the Grantee.
(C) The Grantee shall immediately refund to the State any payments in excess of the costs
allowed by this Agreement.
XX CANCELLATION
This Agreement may be canceled by the State, upon 30 days written notice, due to Executive
Order, budgetary reduction, other lack of funding, upon request by the Grantee, or upon mutual
agreement by the State and Grantee. The State may honor requests for just and equitable
compensation to the Grantee for all satisfactory and eligible work completed under this
Agreement up until 30 days after written notice, upon which time all outstanding reports and
documents are due to the State and the State will no longer be liable to pay the Grantee for any
further charges to the grant.
XXI TERMINATION
(A) This Agreement may be terminated by the State as follows.
(1) Upon 30 days written notice to the Grantee:
a. If the Grantee fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the Agreement, or with
the requirements of the authorizing legislation cited on page one or the rules
promulgated thereunder, or other applicable law or rules.
b. If the Grantee knowingly and willingly presents false information to the State for the
purpose of obtaining this Agreement or any payment under this Agreement.
c. If the State finds that the Grantee, or any of the Grantee’s agents or representatives,
offered or gave gratuities, favors, or gifts of monetary value to any official, employee,
or agent of the State in an attempt to secure a subcontract or favorable treatment in
awarding, amending, or making any determinations related to the performance of this
Agreement.
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d. If the Grantee or any subcontractor, manufacturer, or supplier of the Grantee appears
in the register of persons engaging in unfair labor practices that is compiled by the
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs or its successor.
e. During the 30 day written notice period, the State shall withhold payment for any
findings under subparagraphs a through d, above and the Grantee will immediately
cease charging to the grant and stop earning match for the project (if applicable).
(2) Immediately and without further liability to the State if the Grantee, or any agent of the
Grantee, or any agent of any subcontract is:
a. Convicted of a criminal offense incident to the application for or performance of a
State, public, or private contract or subcontract;
b. Convicted of a criminal offense, including but not limited to any of the following:
embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, receiving
stolen property, or attempting to influence a public employee to breach the ethical
conduct standards for State of Michigan employees;
c. Convicted under State or federal antitrust statutes; or
d. Convicted of any other criminal offense that, in the sole discretion of the State,
reflects on the Grantee’s business integrity.
e. Added to the federal or state Suspension and Debarment list.
(B) If a grant is terminated, the State reserves the right to require the Grantee to repay all or a
portion of funds received under this Agreement.
XXII. IRAN SANCTIONS ACT
By signing this Agreement, the Grantee is certifying that it is not an Iran linked business, and
that its contractors are not Iran linked businesses, as defined in MCL 129.312.
XXIII. QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL
A project-specific Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) must be submitted to the State in
accordance with guidance provided by the DEQ project administrator. Monitoring conducted prior
to final DEQ approval of the QAPP will not be reimbursed.
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PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS - APPENDIX A
The City of Muskegon municipal water system will be extended to provide service connections
to the following addresses: 1931 Madison Street, 1939 Madison Street, 1951 Madison Street,
and 1973 Madison Street. The City of Muskegon will also have to construct a Water Main on
Madison Street between Holbrook and Keating Avenues. Under this Agreement, the eligible
properties will receive a water service line, plumbing connection, meter, well abandonment, and
property restoration. The estimated cost is: $124,640.45. The City of Muskegon has offered a
50-50 cost share for the construction of the Water Main and therefore the cost to the State of
Michigan will be: $75,775.22.
See attached Program Budget Summary and Cost Detail Schedule.
PROGRAM BUDGET SUMMARY
MDEQ
8/96 Rev. PAGE 1 of 2
Program Code Budget Period Date Prepared
Alternate Water Supply Date Grant Executed – 11/30/17 06/22/2017
Part 201 of Act 451 PA 1994, as amended
Local Agency Agreement
City of Muskegon DPW
Address Payee Identification No.
933 Terrace Street., Muskegon, Michigan 49440 38-6004522
CATEGORY TOTAL BUDGET
1 Salaries & Wages
2 Fringe Benefits
3 Travel
4 Supplies & Materials
5 Contractual (Sub-Contracts) $124,640.45
6 Equipment
7 City of Muskegon Cost Share ($48,865.23)
8 TOTAL DIRECT $75,775.22
9 CONTINGENCY $0.00
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11 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $75,775.22
SOURCE OF FUNDS
12 Fees & Collections
13 State Agreement $75,775.22
14 Local – Cost Share $48,865.23
15 Federal
16 Other
17 TOTAL FUNDING $124,640.45
Completion is a Condition of Funding Authority: P.A. 451 of 1994
PROGRAM BUDGET - COST DETAIL SCHEDULE
MDEQ
8/96 Rev. PAGE 2 of 2
Program Budget Period Date Prepared
Alternate Water Supply
Date Grant Executed – 11/30/17 06/22/2017
Part 201 of Act 451 PA 1994, as amended
Local Agency: Budget for Original Agreement
City of Muskegon $75,775.22
Sub-Category/
Item
Description Quantity Category
Total ($)
Total ($)
CONTRACTUAL
Mobilization and General Conditions 1 5,000 5,000*
Erosion Control, Inlet Protection, Fabric Drop 6 84 504*
Aggregate Surface Cse 770 45 34,650*
Topsoil Surface, Furn, 4 inch 300 2 600*
Watermain, DI, 12”, Tr Det G, Modified 3 65 195*
Watermain, DI, 8”, Tr Det G, Modified 628 53 33,284*
Watermain, DI, 6”, Tr Det G, Modified 9 50 450*
Water Service, 1”, Copper Type K 60 40 2,400**
Water Service, ¾”, Copper Type K 160 35 5,600**
Reducer, 12” X 8”, DI MJ 1 400 400*
Reducer, 8” X 6”, DI MJ 1 400 400*
Tapping Sleeve and Valve, 6” X 6”, With Box 1 3,500 3,500*
Bend, 8”, 45 Degree, DI MJ 2 400 800**
Sleeve, 12”, Long, DI MJ 1 500 500*
Tee, 8” X 6”, DI MJ 1 500 500*
Valve, 6”, Gate, With Box 1 1,800 1,800*
Hydrant, 6’, Standard 1 3,200 3,200*
Corporation Stop, 1” 4 350 1,400**
Meter Pit Complete 4 1,300 5,200**
Abandon Existing Water Service 4 2,000 8,000**
Subtotal 108,383
15% Engineering 16,257.45
Water Service Related** 26,910
Water Main Related* 97,730.45
Total 124,640.45
City of Muskegon Water Main Cost Share 50% (48,865.23)
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET $75,775.22
The addresses listed below are eligible for a state funded connection to public water
1931 Madison Street, Muskegon, MI 49442
1939 Madison Street, Muskegon, MI 49442
1951 Madison Street, Muskegon, MI 49442
1973 Madison Street, Muskegon, MI 49442
Date: October 10, 2017
To: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From: City Clerk
RE: Community Relations Committee Recommendations
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To concur with recommendations from the
Community Relations Committee regarding resignations and appointments for
the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Board of Review.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To accept the recommendations made by the
Community Relations Committee at their meeting on October 9, 2017.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: To accept the resignation of Tammy
Halterman from the Zoning Board of Appeals and to appoint Tom Frens to the
Zoning Board of Appeals. Also, to accept the resignation of Tracie Webb from the
Board of Review and to appoint Mary Jamieson to the Board of Review.
O:Clerk/Common/2017 CRC Agenda Cover Sheet
Date: October 4, 2017
To: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From: Willie German, Jr., Ward II Commissioner
RE: Proclamation Opposing Racism
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To adopt a proclamation proposed by
Commissioner German to affirm the City Commission’s position of opposing
racism.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the proclamation.
PROCLAMATION
City of Muskegon Opposes Racism in our City
WHEREAS, recent events have divided our society with racism, hurtful speech and/or
action and are contrary to the values of our community; and
WHEREAS, diversity is celebrated, respected and valued by our residents and is
evident in the thriving and colorful ethnic and cultural neighborhoods throughout our
city; and
WHEREAS, appreciation for diversity and inclusion among our residents creates a
climate of understanding, which places the people of our city in the forefront of efforts to
ensure that everyone has the right to live in conditions of peace, dignity, and harmony;
and
WHEREAS, racism destroys the very fabric of opportunity, fairness, democracy and
unity necessary for strong and healthy communities;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED I Willie German, Jr., City of Muskegon
Commissioner, Mayor Stephen Gawron, and the City of Muskegon Commission vows to
take a leadership role in the fight for the elimination of all forms of discrimination and
disadvantage to ensure that everyone has a right to live in a community that promotes
the principle of equal civil rights, and equality for all, unequivocally oppose any
manifestation of hatred, prejudice, inequality and social injustice, towards any group
or individual, and have every citizen to live with dignity, appreciation, and peace.
Witnessed this 10th day of October 2017.
_________________________ _______________________
Stephen J. Gawron Byron Turnquist
Mayor City Commissioner
_________________________ _______________________
Eric Hood Kenneth Johnson
Vice Mayor City Commissioner
_________________________ _______________________
Willie German, Jr. Debra Warren
City Commissioner City Commissioner
_________________________
Daniel Rinsema-Sybenga
City Commissioner
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