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CITY OF MUSKEGON
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
JULY 13, 2010
CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS @ 5:30 P.M.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER:
PRAYER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
HONORS AND AWARDS:
INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATION:
CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Approval of Minutes. CITY CLERK
B. City-MDOT Agreement for the Reconstruction of: Laketon Avenue from
250’ East of Barclay to Beidler and 250’ of Henry Street South of Laketon.
ENGINEERING
C. De-energizing 37 Street Lights and Installing Four New Ones.
ENGINEERING
D. Approval of NSP Authorizing Resolution. COMMUNITY &
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
E. Contract for Excavation of 510 White. COMMUNITY & NEIGHBORHOOD
SERVICES
F. Contract for Excavation of 1680 Hoyt. COMMUNITY & NEIGHBORHOOD
SERVICES
G. Sign Sponsorship Agreement with Habitat for Humanity for NSP Houses
COMMUNITY & NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
H. MML Workers’ Compensation Fund Board of Trustees Ballot. CITY CLERK
I. Special Event Request for Muskegon Bike Time Events Inc. (3rd Annual
Event). COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
J. Viridian Drive Extension: Agreement for the Donative Conveyance of
Real Property Between the City of Muskegon and Viridian Properties,
LLC, Agreement for the Donative Conveyance of Real Property
Between the City of Muskegon and Parkland Acquisitions, LLC;
Amendment. PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
K. Liquor License Request for 435 & 441 W. Western Avenue. CITY CLERK
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
COMMUNICATIONS:
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Request for Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development Approval
for 1144 3rd Street. PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
B. Commemorative Street Naming of First Street Between Muskegon and
Webster. PUBLIC WORKS
ANY OTHER BUSINESS:
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Reminder: Individuals who would like to address the City Commission shall do the following:
Fill out a request to speak form attached to the agenda or located in the back of the room.
Submit the form to the City Clerk.
Be recognized by the Chair.
Step forward to the microphone.
State name and address.
Limit of 3 minutes to address the Commission.
(Speaker representing a group may be allowed 10 minutes if previously registered with City Clerk.)
CLOSED SESSION:
ADJOURNMENT:
ADA POLICY: The City of Muskegon will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services to individuals who
want to attend the meeting upon twenty four hour notice to the City of Muskegon. Please contact Ann
Marie Becker, City Clerk, 933 Terrace Street, Muskegon, MI 49440 or by calling (231) 724-6705 or TDD:
(231) 724-4172.
Date: July 13, 2010
To: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From: Ann Marie Becker, City Clerk
RE: Approval of Minutes
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve minutes for the June 7th
Commission Worksession Meeting and the June 22nd City Commission
Meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the minutes.
City of Muskegon
City Commission Worksession
June 7, 2010
City Commission Chambers
5:30 PM
MINUTES
2010-48
Present: Commissioners Warmington, Gawron, Carter, Spataro, Wierengo, Shepherd, and
Wisneski.
Absent: None.
2010-11 Budget Review.
Bryon Mazade, City Manager, gave an overview of the proposed 2010-11 budget.
City Commissioners asked questions regarding the proposed budget.
Management indicated that Commissioners could choose to approve a one millage increase,
currently allowed by the vote of the City Commission, and ask the voters to consider devoting
one mil to the Major Street Fund at the November election. If the voters approve the request, the
Commissioners would reduce the general millage by one mil.
Authorization to Purchase LC Walker Arena Scoreboard.
Moved by Commissioner Carter, seconded by Commissioner Wisneski to approve the
purchase of the LC Walker Arena scoreboard in the amount of $129,500, with the City’s
share of the project cost at $65,000 to come from the City’s EECBG grant and the
remainder to be contributed by the Blue Ox Hockey.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: Warmington, Wierengo, Wisneski, Carter, Gawron, Shepherd, and Spataro.
Nays: None.
MOTION PASSES.
Fire Union Agreement.
Moved by Commissioner Spataro, seconded by Vice Mayor Gawron to go into closed
session to discuss the proposed Fire Union agreement.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: Wierengo, Wisneski, Carter, Gawron, Shepherd, Spataro, and Warmington.
Nays: None.
MOTION PASSES.
Moved by Commissioner Wisneski, supported by Commissioner Carter to go into open
session.
MOTION CARRIES.
Adjournment.
Motion by Commissioner Carter, seconded by Commissioner Wisneski to adjourn at 6:45
p.m.
MOTION PASSES
________________________
Ann Marie Becker, MMC
City Clerk
CITY OF MUSKEGON
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
JUNE 22, 2010
CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS @ 5:30 P.M.
MINUTES
The Regular Commission Meeting of the City of Muskegon was held at City
Hall, 933 Terrace Street, Muskegon, Michigan at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 22,
2010.
Mayor Warmington opened the meeting with a prayer from Vice Mayor
Gawron after which the Commission and public recited the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL FOR THE REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING:
Present: Mayor Stephen Warmington, Vice Mayor Stephen Gawron,
Commissioners Sue Wierengo, Steve Wisneski, Chris Carter, Clara Shepherd, and
Lawrence Spataro, City Manager Bryon Mazade, City Attorney John Schrier, and
City Clerk Ann Marie Becker.
2010-56 HONORS AND AWARDS:
A. Muskegon Community College Softball Team.
Mayor Warmington presented resolutions to Coach Houseman congratulating
him and the Jayhawks on their championship.
2010-57 CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Approval of Minutes. CITY CLERK
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve minutes for the June 8th City Commission
Meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the minutes.
B. Fireworks Display Permit for Muskegon Summer Celebration. CITY
CLERK
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: West Michigan Burnerz is requesting approval of a
fireworks display permit for July 3rd at the Muskegon Summer Celebration. Fire
Marshall Metcalf has reviewed the request and recommends approval
contingent on inspection of the fireworks. The insurance coverage has been
approved.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval contingent on inspection of the fireworks.
C. Liquor License Request for 885 Jefferson Street. CITY CLERK
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The Liquor Control Commission is seeking local
recommendation on a request from Hennessy Operating, LLC to transfer
ownership of the escrowed 2009 Class C Licensed Business with Official Permit
(Food) located at 7211 E. Apple (Egelston Township) from Morrow’s Restaurant,
Inc., transfer location (governmental unit) to 885 Jefferson, Muskegon, MI 49440,
and a New Additional Bar Permit.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: All departments are recommending approval.
D. Liquor License Request for 2064 Henry. CITY CLERK
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The Liquor Control Commission is seeking local
recommendation on a request from Star 8, Inc. (DJ’s Pub), 2064 Henry Street to
add an Outdoor Service (1 Area), to be held in conjunction with 2010 Class C &
SDM Licensed Business with Dance Permit.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: All departments are recommending approval.
E. Request to Fly the Mexican Flag. CITY CLERK
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Latinos Working for the Future is requesting permission to
fly the Mexican Flag at City Hall on September 18th in honor of Mexico’s 200th
Independence day.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the request.
F. Sewer Lift Station Pump Control System Purchase. PUBLIC WORKS
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Approval to purchase a Sewer Lift Station Pump Control
System from Kennedy Industries for Austin Lift Station at a total cost of $8,360.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Expenditures for the purchase would come from the Sewer
Fund.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To purchase the pump Control System from Kennedy
Industries. Kennedy Industries is the single source supplier of Multitrode Pump
Controller Equipment.
G. Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance – Rules on Banners. PLANNING
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Staff initiated request to amend Section 2334, #5 of
Article XXIII to modify the rules on banners.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the zoning ordinance amendment.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommended
approval of the request at their June 10th meeting.
I. Amend 2010 Action Plan. COMMUNITY & NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To authorize the Community and Neighborhood
Services office to begin the amendment process of the 2010 Action Plan in order
to allocate $10,000 of Community Development Block Grant funding to graffiti
removal.
It is the City’s position that graffiti is causing a blighted influence on our
community and should be aggressively removed. In the past this activity was
funded from the General Fund. Because of the current budget shortfall, it is
being requested that funding from CDBG be used.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The $10,000 from CDBG will be added to the $4,000
budgeted for graffiti removal for the 2010-2011 budget year, for a total of
$14,000 for graffiti removal.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: The amendment of the 2010 budget.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve for the CNS office to begin the
amendment process of the 2010 Action Plan to include Graffiti Removal.
J. Request Additional NSP Funds from MSHDA. COMMUNITY &
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve for the Community and Neighborhood
Services office to submit an application to the Michigan State Housing
Development Authority (MSHDA) for additional Neighborhood Stabilization
Program (NSP1) funds.
MSHDA has notified communities that additional funding is available on a
competitive basis. Several cities and non-profits have not been able to commit
and/or spend the funding in a timely fashion. MSHDA has no other option but to
recapture and redistribute the available funding. All NSP recipients are required
to have the funding spent by June 2012.
The CNS office will be requesting an additional $1,000,000. The funding will be
used to continue the City’s Neighborhood Stabilization efforts, which include
demolition of blighted and abandoned housing, total rehabilitation of blighted,
abandoned and foreclosed properties, development of green space and new
infill housing.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: If approved by MSHDA, the City will have an additional
$1,000,000 to use to help with stabilization of its neighborhoods.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the request.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The City Commission has previously approved
the initial NSP1 application for $1.4 million.
K. Consumer’s Energy Grant for Academic Olympics. COMMUNITY &
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve for the Community and Neighborhood
Services office to submit a grant request to the Consumer’s Energy Foundation in
the amount of $5,000. The funding will be used to assist with the cost of
developing the 2010 Muskegon Unity Academic Olympics. The Third Annual
Muskegon Unity Academic Olympics is scheduled to take place on Saturday,
August 28, 2010, at Nelson Elementary School field.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the request.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The City Commission approved for the CNS
office to submit a grant request in 2008. This year’s event has been discussed
with the Citizen’s District Council.
Motion by Vice Mayor Gawron, second by Commissioner Spataro to approve
the Consent Agenda as presented minus item H.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Wisneski, Carter, Gawron, Shepherd, Spataro, Warmington,
and Wierengo
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2010-58 ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
H. Towing Contract. PUBLIC SAFETY
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Proposals have been accepted for the towing contract
with the City. This contract will go into effect on June 24, 2010. Proposals were
submitted by the following companies:
1. All Pro Towing and Recovery, 2930 E. Apple, Muskegon 49442
2. Baxter’s Towing and Storage, 5333 Airline, Muskegon 49444
3. Central Towing, 710 Alberta, Muskegon 49441
4. Reliable Towing, 1288 Ninth Street, Muskegon 49440
5. Stafford’s Towing, 1410 Russell Road, North Muskegon 49445
6. ASAP Towing, 501 W. Hovey, Muskegon Heights 49444
7. Hansen Towing, 5445 Fisher, Wyoming 49548
8. Ramos Towing, 2444 Getty, Muskegon 49444
A bid from Campbell’s Towing was not accepted as it was submitted after the
submission deadline.
Based upon the proposals that were submitted, the overall low bid was entered
by All Pro Towing, 2930 E. Apple Avenue. I am recommending that the
Commission approve a contract with All Pro.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of this request.
Motion by Commissioner Spataro, second by Vice Mayor Gawron to approve
the towing contract with All Prow Towing and Recovery.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Gawron, Spataro, and Warmington
Nays: Carter, Shepherd, Wierengo, and Wisneski
MOTION FAILS
Motion by Commissioner Spataro, second by Vice Mayor Gawron to reject all
bids and rebid this contract.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Gawron, Shepherd, Spataro, Warmington, Wierengo,
Wisneski, and Carter
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
Motion by Commissioner Carter, second by Commissioner Shepherd to request
an extension from our current supplier and call a Special Meeting if the
extension cannot be obtained.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Shepherd, Spataro, Wierengo, Wisneski, and Carter
Nays: Warmington and Gawron
MOTION PASSES
2010-59 NEW BUSINESS:
A. Viridian Drive Extension: Development Agreement Between the City of
Muskegon (“City) and Grand Valley State University (“GVSU”),
Agreement for the Donative Conveyance of Real Property Between the
City of Muskegon and Viridian Properties, LLC, Agreement for the
Donative Conveyance of Real Property Between the City of Muskegon
and Parkland Acquisitions, LLC. PLANNING & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: In order to extend Viridian Drive between Harbor 31
(Dan Henrickson/developer) and Shoreline Inn & Suites (Jon Rooks/developer), a
partnership is necessary between the parties. Mr. Henrickson and Mr. Rooks will
donate the necessary property to GVSU, who will then donate the property
needed for the extension, to the City. GVSU will pay for the extension costs (as
well as legal and outside engineering costs) and the City will design and bid the
project, as well as manage the construction process. The City will also pay for
the extension of the water main.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The City will pay for in-house design and construction
management, as well as extension of the water main and long-term
maintenance of the roadway.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the Development Agreement between
the City and GVSU and the two “Donative Conveyance” Agreements between
the City and Viridian Properties, LLC and the City and Parkland Acquisition, LLC
and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Agreements, as well as any other
necessary documents (as outlined in the Agreement) to complete the project.
Motion by Commissioner Spataro, second by Vice Mayor Gawron to approve
the Development Agreement between the City and GVSU and the two
“Donative Conveyance” Agreements between the City and Viridian Properties,
LLC and the City and Parkland Acquisition, LLC and authorize the Mayor and
Clerk to sign the Agreements, as well as any other necessary documents (as
outlined in the Agreement) to complete the project.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Spataro, Warmington, Wierengo, Wisneski, Carter, Gawron,
and Shepherd
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
ANY OTHER BUSINESS: Mayor Warmington requested that discussion be held at
the August Worksession reference Water Filtration Consortium.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Various comments were heard.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Commission Meeting adjourned at 6:37 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Marie Becker, MMC
City Clerk
Date: July 13, 2010
To: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From: Engineering
RE: City – MDOT Agreement for the reconstruction of:
Laketon Ave. from 250’ east of Barclay to Beidler
and 250’ of Henry St. south of Laketon.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Approve the attached contract with MDOT for the reconstruction of Laketon Ave.
between Barclay & Beidler and Henry St. south of Laketon and approve the attached
resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the contract.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
MDOT’s participation is limited to the federal funds of $688,900 (81% of eligible cost).
The estimated total construction cost is $951,600.
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/WHITETOPPING OF LAKETON
AVE. BETWEEN BARCLAY & BEIDLER AVE. TOGETHER WITH OTHER
NECESSARY RELATED WORK ITEMS AND AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR
STEPHEN J. WARMINGTON AND CITY CLERK, ANN BECKER, 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. 10-5473 between the
Michigan Department of Transportation and the City of Muskegon for the
reconstruction/whitetopping of Laketon Ave. between Barclay & Beidler within
the City is in the best interests of the City of Muskegon.
RESOLVED, that entry by the City into Contract Agreement Number 10-5473 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____________, 2010.
BY
Stephen J. Warmington, Mayor
ATTEST
Ann Becker, City Clerk
CERTIFICATION
This resolution was adopted at a meeting of the City Commission, held on
____________, 2010. 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 Becker, City Clerk
Date: July 13, 2010
To: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From: Department of Public Works
RE: De-energizing 37 street lights and installing four new ones
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Authorize staff to enter into agreement with Consumer energy to de-energize 37-City
owned street lights along Moses Jones (Muskegon Ave. & Webster Ave) from Spring to
Bayou street and to install 4-new cobra head lights; 2- at the intersection of Bayou and
2-at the intersection of Marquette.
The cost to the City is $2,315 and anticipated savings is $638.34 per month. See
attached letter from C.E. for more details.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
$2,315 which would be paid out of the street light budget.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:
None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
To authorize staff to enter into an agreement with Consumer Energy to perform the work
outlined in the summery of request and the attached letter from C.E.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
Commission Meeting Date: July 13, 2010
Date: June 30, 2010
To: Honorable Mayor & City Commission
From: Community and Neighborhood Services
Department
RE: Approval of NSP Authorizing Resolution
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve the attached authorizing
resolution for an additional $1,000,000 in NSP funds and instruct the
Community and Neighborhood Services department to submit the
resolution to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority
(MSHDA).
The authorizing resolution is part of the application request to MSHDA
for additional NSP funds.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: If the application request is approved, the CNS
office will have $1,000,000 in additional NSP funds to help with
community development.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the authorizing resolution
and direct the Mayor and Clerk to sign the resolution.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The City Commission approved
for CNS to apply for an additional $1,000,000 of NSP funds from
MSHDA at the June 22 Commission meeting.
MUSKEGON CITY COMMISSION
AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION FOR ADDITIONAL
NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM FUNDING
WHEREAS, the City of Muskegon is dedicated to the redevelopment of its
neighborhoods and;
WHEREAS, the City of Muskegon is dedicated to promoting high quality affordable
single-family housing in the community and;
WHEREAS, the City of Muskegon is dedicated to promoting homeownership throughout
its neighborhoods;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Commission has approved for the
Community and Neighborhood Services office to apply for $1,000,000 additional
Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funding from the Michigan State Housing
Development Authority (MSHDA). The Neighborhood Stabilization Program is
consistent with the local community development plan and has the support of the
Citizen’s District Council. No project costs (NSP and non-NSP) will be incurred prior to
the formal grant award, completion of the environmental review procedures and formal,
written authorization to incur costs is received from MSHDA. Bryon L. Mazade, City
Manager, is authorized to submit the NSP direct funding request documents on behalf
of the City of Muskegon.
Adopted this 13th day of July, 2010.
Ayes:
Nays:
By ______________________________
Stephen J. Warmington, Mayor
By ______________________________
Ann Marie Becker, MMC City Clerk
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Resolution.doc
Commission Meeting Date: July 13, 2010
Date: July 6, 2010
To: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
From: Community and Neighborhood Services Department
Re: Contract for Excavation at 510 White
___________________________________________________________
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve for Community and Neighborhood
Services to execute a contract with Press’s LLC, 8081 Holton Duck Lake
Road, Holton, for the demolition of the structure located at 510 White. This
activity is under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. The bid is for
$3,260, which was the lowest bid. The City received one additional bid:
• Franklin Contractors, 961 E. Barney Avenue, Muskegon for $6,800
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The funding will be allocated from the City’s NSP
Grant.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the request.
Commission Meeting Date: July 13, 2010
Date: July 6, 2010
To: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
From: Community and Neighborhood Services Department
Re: Contract for Excavation at 1680 Hoyt
___________________________________________________________
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve for Community and Neighborhood
Services to execute a contract with Press’s LLC, 8081 Holton Duck Lake
Road, Holton, for the demolition of the structure located at 1680 Hoyt. This
activity is under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. The bid is for
$4,385, which was the lowest bid. The City received one additional bid:
• Franklin Contractors, 961 E. Barney Avenue, Muskegon for $6,800
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The funding will be allocated from the City’s NSP
Grant.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the request.
Commission Meeting Date: July 13, 2010
Date: July 6, 2010
To: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
From: Community and Neighborhood Services Department
RE: Sign Sponsorship Agreement with Habitat for Humanity for NSP
Houses
__________________________________________________________________
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve for the Community and Neighborhood
Services office to give Muskegon County Habitat for Humanity two properties at
461 Marquette and 510 White and to have Cathy Brubaker-Clarke sign into a
Sponsorship Agreement with them, using Neighborhood Stabilization Program
(NSP) funds to build two new homes, for a maximum of $40,000 for each home.
The CNS office has been working with Muskegon County Habitat for Humanity to
join into partnership for these two NSP projects. We have purchased the
properties. After demolition, we will give the properties to Habitat; they will build
new homes on these properties using NSP funds and volunteers. They will then
sell these homes to two families at or below 50% AMI.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: These two projects will be using NSP funds and we will
meet our goal of using 25% of our funds to sell to at or below 50% AMI families.
Nothing will come out of the General Fund.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The City Commission has already
approved for the CNS office to apply for additional NSP funds.
Sponsorship Agreement
This agreement between Muskegon County Habitat for Humanity (MCHFH) and The City of Muskegon
(Sponsor), summarizes our partnership to construct a new home for a Habitat Homebuyer family at 461
Marquette, Muskegon, MI (Site).
Below are the commitments each party will maintain as we work together to build a home for a family and
hope for our community:
MCHFH will:
Manage all phases of construction of a new three-bedroom, one-bath, 1350 sq. ft. home
that meets HFHI, MSHDA, and local code criteria as well as 5-Star Energy Star and
handicap visitability standards.
Hold open bid process through local media for licensed contract work such as HVAC,
Electrical, Plumbing as well as any other paid labor for the project.
Submit paid invoices for home construction costs monthly to Sponsor for reimbursement,
along with other documentation requested by Sponsor.
Secure remaining funds necessary to cover MCHFH’s total cost of home construction
($85,000 on average) through grants and fundraising.
Select a qualified partner family, through application process that adheres to fair housing
policy, to purchase the home upon completion. Homebuyer family will not have a
household income of more than 50% AMI. (Homebuyer has been selected for this home.
MCHFH will submit CHDO client card with first draw.)
Equip the Habitat homebuyer family with homeownership training, financial literacy
education, home maintenance education and mentoring support throughout the
homebuying process, including oversight of 400 hours of homebuyer sweat equity.
Reserve volunteer work days and times on the site as requested by sponsor.
Recruit, train, and manage community volunteers to assist with construction process.
Be responsible for a safe site location for volunteers each day.
Provide professional construction supervision for all scheduled volunteer work crews.
Post signage at home site indicating sponsor as partner.
Promote the partnership to community at every opportunity, including use of sponsor logo
whenever marketing the project.
Sell the new home to the low-income partner family through a no-interest 20-25 year loan.
(Principal house payments help fund future homes for families and support the ministry of
Habitat.)
Keep Sponsor updated on construction progress and any concerns or needs as they
arise.
Sponsorship Agreement between MCHFH and City of Muskegon for Construction of Home at 461 Marquette – p. 2
(Sponsor) will:
Provide MCHFH with deed to the above-named property before start of construction
(Currently scheduled for September 13, 2010).
Prepare above-named site for construction prior to the afore-mentioned start date
Provide $40,000 (not including MCHFH CHDO funds for 2010/11) toward home
construction costs by means of monthly reimbursement of paid construction invoices.
Make MCHFH aware of any concerns or needs as they arise.
Muskegon County Habitat for Humanity (MCHFH) City of Muskegon (Sponsor)
280 Ottawa Street, Muskegon, MI 49442 933 Terrace Street, Muskegon MI 49442
T: 231-727-6020 F: 231-722-4959 T: F:
E: jnichols@muskegonhabitat.org E:
________________________________ ____________________________________
Jodi Nichols Cathy Brubaker-Clarke
Executive Director Director of Community and Economic Development
________________________________ ____________________________________
Date Date
Sponsorship Agreement
This agreement between Muskegon County Habitat for Humanity (MCHFH) and The City of Muskegon
(Sponsor), summarizes our partnership to construct a new home for a Habitat Homebuyer family at 510
White, Muskegon MI
Below are the commitments each party will maintain as we work together to build a home for a family and
hope for our community:
MCHFH will:
Manage all phases of construction of a new three-bedroom, one-bath, 1350 sq. ft. home
that meets HFHI, MSHDA, and local code criteria as well as 5-Star Energy Star and
handicap visitability standards.
Hold open bid process through local media for licensed contract work such as HVAC,
Electrical, Plumbing as well as any other paid labor for the project.
Submit paid invoices for home construction costs monthly to Sponsor for reimbursement,
along with other documentation requested by Sponsor.
Secure remaining funds necessary to cover MCHFH’s total cost of home construction
($85,000 on average) through grants and fundraising.
Select a qualified partner family, through application process that adheres to fair housing
policy, to purchase the home upon completion. Homebuyer family will not have a
household income of more than 50% AMI.
Equip the Habitat homebuyer family with homeownership training, financial literacy
education, home maintenance education and mentoring support throughout the
homebuying process, including oversight of 400 hours of homebuyer sweat equity.
Reserve volunteer work days and times on the site as requested by sponsor.
Recruit, train, and manage community volunteers to assist with construction process.
Be responsible for a safe site location for volunteers each day.
Provide professional construction supervision for all scheduled volunteer work crews.
Post signage at home site indicating sponsor as partner.
Promote the partnership to community at every opportunity, including use of sponsor logo
whenever marketing the project.
Sell the new home to the low-income partner family through a no-interest 20-25 year loan.
(Principal house payments help fund future homes for families and support the ministry of
Habitat.)
Keep Sponsor updated on construction progress and any concerns or needs as they
arise.
Sponsorship Agreement between MCHFH and City of Muskegon for Construction of Home at 461 Marquette – p. 2
(Sponsor) will:
Provide MCHFH with deed to the above-named property before start of construction
(Currently scheduled for March, 2011).
Prepare above-named site for construction prior to the afore-mentioned start date
Provide $40,000 (not including MCHFH CHDO funds for 2010 or 2011) toward home
construction costs by means of monthly reimbursement of paid construction invoices.
Make MCHFH aware of any concerns or needs as they arise.
Muskegon County Habitat for Humanity (MCHFH) City of Muskegon (Sponsor)
280 Ottawa Street, Muskegon, MI 49442 933 Terrace Street, Muskegon MI 49442
T: 231-727-6020 F: 231-722-4959 T: F:
E: jnichols@muskegonhabitat.org E:
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Jodi Nichols Cathy Brubaker-Clarke
Executive Director Director of Community and Economic Development
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Date Date
Date: July 13, 2010
To: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From: Ann Marie Becker, City Clerk
RE: MML Workers’ Compensation Fund Board of
Trustees Ballot
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Authorization to vote for the seven
incumbent Trustees to serve as Trustees of the Michigan Municipal
League Workers’ Compensation Fund.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
Commission Meeting Date: June 22, 2010
Date: May 18, 2010
To: Honorable Mayor & City Commission
From: Planning & Economic Development Department
RE: Viridian Drive Extension: Agreement for the Donative
Conveyance of Real Property Between the City of
Muskegon and Viridian Properties, LLC, Agreement for the
Donative Conveyance of Real Property Between the City of
Muskegon and Parkland Acquisitions, LLC; Amendment
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: These documents were approved at the June 22, 2010
Commission Meeting. Since that time, the property owners have requested that #6b be
removed from the “Donative Conveyance” documents. This items pertains to land division
issues, which GVSU and the City of Muskegon will be responsible for.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the amendment to the two “Donative
Conveyance” Agreements between the City and Viridian Properties, LLC and the City and
Parkland Acquisition, LLC and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Agreements, as well
as any other necessary documents (as outlined in the Agreement) to complete the project.
Date: July 13, 2010
To: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From: Ann Marie Becker, City Clerk
RE: Liquor License Request
435 & 441 W. Western Avenue
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The Liquor Control Commission is seeking
local recommendation on a request from Dave’s House, LLC (DBA –
Club Envy) for a New Outdoor Service (1 Area) to be held in conjunction
with 2010 Class C-SDM Licensed Business with Dance-Entertainment
Permit located at 435 & 441 W. Western Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49440,
and a New Additional Bar Permit.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: All departments are recommending
approval.
Date: July 13, 2010
To: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From: Department of Public Works
RE: Commemorative Street Naming of First Street between Muskegon &
Webster
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Add a commemorative street name sign on First Street between Muskegon and
Webster reading “G M Bennett Blvd.” to honor the late reverend Bennett. A verbal
request was submitted to DPW to add the name of the late reverend George M. Bennett
on First Street in honor of his service to the community through his church.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:
None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
To authorize staff to prepare two signs and install one at the intersection of First and
Muskegon and present the other one to the surviving family member of Mr. Bennett.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
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