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CITY OF MUSKEGON
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
SEPTEMBER 28, 2004
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. Brownfield Site Assessment Consulting Contract - Couture
Environmental Strategies LLC. PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
C. Purchase a New Wheel Loader. PUBLIC WORKS
D. 2004-2005 Transportation Planning Program Funding. CITY MANAGER
□ PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Request for Name Change on Industrial Development Certificate No.
95-724 - Great Lakes Die Cast. PLANNING & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
B. Request for Name Change on Industrial Development Certificate No.
98-551 - Great Lakes Die Cast. PLANNING & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
□ COMMUNICATIONS:
□ CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
□ UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
□ NEW BUSINESS:
A. Groundwater Ordinance Amendment. PLANNING & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
B. Audit Contract Extension. FINANCE
C. Proposed Waler Rate Increase. FINANCE
o ANY OTHER BUSINESS:
o PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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KUNDINGER, CITY CLERK, 933 TERRACE STREET, MUSKEGON, Ml 49440 OR BY CALLING (231) 724-6705 OR TDD: (231)
724-4172.
Date: September 28, 2004
To: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From: Gail A. Kundinger, City Clerk
RE: Approval of Minutes
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve the minutes of the Special
Commission Meeting that was held on Wednesday, September 8, 2004;
the Commission Worksession that was held on Monday, September 13,
2004; and the Regular Commission Meeting that was held on Tuesday,
September 14, 2004.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the minutes.
CITY OF MUSKEGON
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
SEPTEMBER 28, 2004
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, September
28, 2004.
Mayor Warmington opened the meeting with a prayer from Commissioner
Clara Shepherd 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 Bill Larson, Commissioner
Chris Carter, Kevin Davis, Stephen Gawron, Clara Shepherd, and Lawrence
Spataro, City Manager Bryon Mazade, City Attorney John Schrier, and City Clerk
Gail Kundinger.
2004-85 CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Approval of Minutes. CITY CLERK
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve the minutes of the Special Commission
Meeting that was held on Wednesday, September 8, 2004; the Commission
Worksession that was held on Monday, September 13, 2004; and the Regular
Commission Meeting that was held on Tuesday, September 14, 2004.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the minutes.
B. Brownfield Site Assessment Consulting Contract - Couture
Environmental Strategies LLC. PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The City of Muskegon was awarded a Brownfield
Grant/Loan, in the amount of $1,000,000 ($500,000/grant, $500,000/loan), for the
purposes of providing funding for environmental investigations, Baseline
Environmental Assessments and Due Care Plans to facilitate redevelopment and
reuse of properties in the City. Anne Couture, of Couture Environmental
Strategies LLC, has been the City's consultant for grant administration and grant
writing for these activities. It is recommended that Ms. Couture be retained in
this capacity to continue with the grant administration during the duration of the
grant activities. Therefore, the Commission is asked to approve the proposal
from Ms. Couture and authorize the Mayor to sign.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The budget for grant administration activities is 10% of the
total amount of the grant and loan for a total of $100,000. The cost will be
covered by the grant funds.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the proposal between the City of
Muskegon and Couture Environmental Strategies LLC, and authorize the Mayor
to sign the proposal.
C. Purchase a New Wheel Loader. PUBLIC WORKS
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Approval to purchase one Case 721 D loader.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Total cost per unit $82,000.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve purchase of one 721 D loader from West
Michigan Power.
D. 2004-2005 Transportation Planning Program Funding. CITY MANAGER
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve the City's share of the local matching funds
for the Muskegon County Metropolitan Planning Program for fiscal year 10/1 /04
to 9/30/05. The City receives grant funds through this program for certain major
streets.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: $16,040 from the Major Street Fund.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve this request.
Motion by Commissioner Gawron, second by Commissioner Davis to approve
the Consent Agenda.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Larson, Shepherd, Spataro, Warmington, Carter, Davis,
Gawron
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2004-86 PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Request for Name Change on Industrial Development Certificate No.
95-724 - Great Lakes Die Cast. PLANNING & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Pursuant to Public Act 198 of 197 4, as amended, Great
Lakes Die Cast Corporation, 701 W. Laketon Avenue, Muskegon, Michigan, has
requested name change on Industrial Development Certificate No. 95-724 for
property located at 701 W. Laketon Avenue, Muskegon, Michigan. The
certificate was originally granted to Dilesco Corporation in 1995, but since the
company has new owners, the name change is requested. The transfer will be
for both real and personal property. The company continues to perform the
same work as under the previous owners.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Certain additional income and property taxes will be
collected.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the resolution changing the name on
the Industrial Development Certificate to Great Lakes Die Cast Corporation.
The Public Hearing opened at 5:34 p.m. to hear and consider any comments
from the public. No comments were heard.
Motion by Vice Mayor Larson, second by Commissioner Carter to close the
Public Hearing at 5:36 p.m. and approve the name change on Industrial
Development Certificate No. 95-724 to Great Lakes Die Cast Corporation.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Shepherd, Spataro, Warmington, Carter, Davis, Gawron,
Larson
Nays: None
MOT/ONPASSES
B. Request for Name Change on Industrial Development Certificate No.
98-551 - Great Lakes Die Cast. PLANNING & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Pursuant to Public Act 198 of 1974, as amended, Great
Lakes Die Cast Corporation, 701 W. Laketon Avenue, Muskegon, Michigan, has
requested name change on Industrial Development Certificate No. 98-551 for
property located at 701 W. Laketon Avenue, Muskegon, Michigan. The
certificate was originally granted to Dilesco Corporation in 1998, but since the
company has new owners, the name change is requested. The transfer will be
for both real and personal property. The company continues to perform the
same work as under the previous owners.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Certain additional income and property taxes will be
collected.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the resolution changing the name on
the Industrial Development Certificate to Great Lakes Die Cast Corporation.
The Public Hearing opened at 5:36 p.m. to hear and consider any comments
from the public. No comments were heard.
Motion by Commissioner Gawron, second by Commissioner Spataro to close the
Public Hearing at 5:39 p.m. and approve the name change on Industrial
Development Certificate No. 98-551 to Great Lakes Die Cast Corporation.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Spataro, Warmington, Carter, Davis, Gawron, Larson,
Shepherd
Nays: None
MOT/ON PASSES
2004-87 NEW BUSINESS:
A. Groundwater Ordinance Amendment. PLANNING & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve an amendment to the City Groundwater
Ordinance to include properties that have been identified as "affected"
premises as defined in the Groundwater Ordinance. An "affected" premises
shall mean a parcel of property any part of which is located within an appendix
map made part of this ordinance, as originally enacted or amended, which
map shows the parcel to have contaminated groundwater under any part of
the parcel. Brunswick Corporation (owner of the parcel) and R & B Trailer
Leasing (adjacent to the parcel) have been notified by mail of the amendment
herein.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the amendment.
Motion by Commissioner Spataro, second by Commissioner Gawron to approve
the amendment to the City Groundwater Ordinance.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Warmington, Carter, Davis, Gawron, Larson, Shepherd,
Spataro
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
B. Audit Contract Extension. FINANCE
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The contract for the City's annual audit is expired.
Because of the possibility that voters may approve changes to the City's fiscal
year this November, staff is recommending that the contract with the current
independent audit firm (Hoffman, Steensma & Plamondon) be extended
through 12/31 /04 and through the potential stub-year period (6/30/05 or
9/30/05). This will provide much needed continuity through a difficult transition.
Waiting to bid out audit services will have the added advantage (if the fiscal
year is changed) of attracting more competitive bids, since the current 12/31
year-end is unattractive to many CPA firms because of tax preparation season.
Typically audit contracts are awarded for a five-year period so it is sensible to
wait until we know what the future fiscal year-end will be.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: proposed cost for 12/31 /04 audit - $34,000 which is the
same as for the 12/31 /03 audit. Proposed cost for the stub-period audit -
$26,000.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: none at this time. The 2005 budget incorporates
funding for the 12/31 /04 audit. If voters approve the fiscal year proposals, the
entire 2005 budget will need to be reforecast and restructured at a later date.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the audit contract extension to cover
the 12/31 /04 audit and the audit for the stub year, if the November ballot
proposal is approved by voters.
Motion by Commissioner Spataro, second by Commissioner Carter to extend the
contract.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Carter, Davis, Gawron, Larson, Shepherd, Spataro,
Warmington
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
C. Proposed Water Rate Increase. FINANCE
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The City is in the midst of a $16.5 million renovation of
the Water Filtration Plant. To fund these improvements, the City has borrowed
$13.9 million from the Drinking Water Revolving Fund (DWRF) and has committed
other resources to the project. It is necessary to raise water user fees significantly
in order to cover debt service requirements associated with the filtration project
and to offset rapidly rising operational costs. Staff is recommending that the
water user charge be raised from the current $ l.09 /heft to $1.40/hcft effective
January l, 2005.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The following table shows how the rate increase will impact
typical residential households:
Sample Users Quarterly Water Bill Quarterly Water Bill
Before Increase Afterl/1/05 Increase
Using 7,500 gallons per $32.70 $42.00
month ( 1-2 person
household)
Using 15,000 gallons per $65.40 $84.00
month (3-4 person
household)
As shown on the survey, Muskegon's residential water rates will continue to be
below the average for Michigan communities after implementation of the
increase.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None at this time. The 2005 water fund budget
incorporates the projected revenues from the rate increase.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the resolution implementing the
proposed water rate increase.
Motion by Commissioner Carter, second by Commissioner Spataro to approve
the water rate increase.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Davis, Gawron, Larson, Shepherd, Spataro, Warmington,
Carter
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2004-88 ANY OTHER BUSINESS:
A. Commissioner Shepherd requested assistance with costs associated
with attendance at the NLC Conference held in Indianapolis, Indiana from
November 30 through December 4, 2004.
Motion by Commissioner Carter, second by Mayor Warmington to give the $415
registration fee from Mayor Warmington and Commissioner Carter's travel
allocation.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Gawron, Larson, Shepherd, Spataro, Warmington, Carter,
Davis
Nays:
MOTION PASSES
B. Muskegon Big Red Band Parents requested that the Special Event late
fee be waived for the annual Tag Sale in October.
Motion by Vice Mayor Larson, second by Commissioner Shepherd to waive the
fee one time.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Larson, Shepherd, Spataro, Warmington, Carter, Davis,
Gawron
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
The City Commission Meeting adjourned at 6:24 p.m.
Respectfully sub
Gail A. Kundinger, MMC
City Clerk
Commission Meeting Date: September 28, 2004
Date: September 16, 2004
To: Honorable Mayor & City Commission
From: Planning & Economic Development Department CJ3<-
RE: Brownfield Site Assessment Consulting Contract-
Anne Couture
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The City of Muskegon was awarded a
Brownfield Grant/Loan, in the amount of $1,000,000 ($500,000/grant,
$500,000/loan), for the purposes of providing funding for environmental
investigations, Baseline Environmental Assessments and Due Care
Plans to facilitate redevelopment and reuse of properties in the City.
Anne Couture, of Couture Environmental Strategies LLC, has been the
City's consultant for grant administration and grant writing for these
activities. It is recommended that Ms. Couture be retained in this
capacity to continue with the grant administration during the duration of
the grant activities. Therefore, the Commission is asked to approve the
attached proposal from Ms. Couture and authorize the Mayor to sign.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The budget for grant administration activities is
10°/c, of the total amount of the grant and loan for a total of $100,000.
The cost will be covered by the grant funds.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the attached proposal
between the City of Muskegon and Couture Environmental Strategies
LLC, and authorize the Mayor to sign the proposal.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: None.
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2004-85(b) ,I
Couture
Environmental Strategies LLC September 13, 2004
Ms. Cathy Brubaker-Clarke
Director of Community and Economic Development
City of Muskegon
PO Box536
Muskegon, Ml 49443-0536
Re: Contract for Brownfield GranULoan Administration
Muskegon Environmental Assessment GranULoan
Dear Cathy:
Couture Environmental Strategies LLC is pleased to submit this contract to the City of Muskegon ("City'')
to provide granUloan administration services for the Muskegon Environmental Assessment Grant and CM!
Brownfield Redevelopment Loan ("Project"). Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ)
awarded the City a Site Assessment Fund (SAF) Grant in the amount of $500,000 and a CMI Brownfield
Redevelopment Loan of $500,000 in September 2004. The purpose of the SAF Grant is to provide
funding for environmental investigations, Baseline Environmental Assessments, and Due Care Plans to
facilitate redevelopment and reuse of properties in the City, with a focus on properties located along the
Muskegon Lake Shoreline, Seaway Industrial Park, Port City Industrial Park, Medendorp Center Industrial
Park, and the Lakeside Area ("Project"). The CMI Brownfield Redevelopment Loan may be used to pay
for implementation of BEA and Due Care response activities at properties in the Project area proposed for
redevelopment. The costs of GranULoan administration activities are included as granUloan-eligible
funding.
Scope of Work
The Scope of Work for the proposed services of Couture Environmental Strategies LLC includes the
following:
1. Develop Project operational procedures, and facilitate overall Project coordination.
2. Provide assistance to the City in complying with the terms and conditions of the Brownfield
Grant and Loan Agreements.
3. Work with the City to identify and evaluate potential redevelopment projects that would be
enhanced and facilitated through utilization of Brownfield Grants and/or Loans.
4. Obtain work plan and budget approval from MDEQ prior to Project consultants/contractors
undertaking any grant-eligible tasks.
5. Review and comment on all draft work plans and budgets, reports, change orders, bid documents,
and other documents prepared by the Project consultants/contractors. Track consultanUcontractors
expenditures to assure consistency with MDEQ-approved budgets and work plans.
6. Coordinate activities and communication among the City, MDEQ, Project consultants/contractors,
property owners, prospective purchasers, developers, and other parties who may be involved in the
Project.
1451 Shoal Aven11e, Richland, Michigan 49083 (269) 629-9842 FAX (269) 629-7011 E-Mail: co11t11re(iijjasnetworks.net
Ms. Cathy-Brubaker-Clarke -2- 9/13/04
7. Prepare Project deliverables for submittal to MDEQ per terms of the granl/loan agreement. This
will include preparation of quarterly progress reports, reimbursement requests, and a final report.
8. Review Project consultanl/contractor invoices; prepare reimbursement requests on behalf of the
City for submittal to MDEQ. Sign reimbursement request forms on behalf of the City. Provide
review and comment on any proposed contracts with contractors/consultants for grant-funded
activities related to the Project.
9. Provide assistance to the City in development and execution of any proposed amendments to the
MDEQ Grant Agreement as necessary to implement Project goals.
10. Keep the City apprised of grant project progress, and assure grant administration activities are
conducted in a manner that represents the best interests of the City.
BUDGET
The services of Couture Environmental Strategies LLC will be billed to the City on an hourly basis,
currently $150/hour. Time will be billed based on actual hours worked and direct costs incurred. All grant
administration activities will be conducted in compliance with an MDEQ-approved work plan and budget,
pursuant to the terms of the Brownfield Redevelopment Grant and Loan Agreements, and therefore will be
reimbursable from the Grant or Loan. The Grant and Loan Agreements between the Michigan Department
of Environmental Quality and the City of Muskegon allocate $50,000 each for Grant and Loan
Administration, or 10% of the total amount of the grant and loan for a total of $100,000
Agreement
Attached to the letter are Provisions for Representation by Couture Environmental Strategies LLC
("Provisions"). This letter and the attached Provisions constitute a contractual agreement for
services. If these terms and conditions are acceptable, I would appreciate your acknowledging
acceptance of them by signing and returning the enclosed copy of this letter. Please don't hesitate to
call if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
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Anne P. Couture
Couture Environmental Strategies LLC
Date
Attachment
1451 Shoal Avenue, Richland, Michigan 49083 (269) 629-9842 FAX (269) 629-701 1 E-Mail: co11111re@jas11etworkf.ne1
Ms. Cathy-Brubaker-Clarke -3- 9/13/04
PROVISIONS FOR REPRESENTATION BY
COUTURE ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES LLC
Except as modified by an engagement letter, the following provisions will apply to the relationship
between Couture Environmental Strategies LLC and each of its clients:
1. Fees for services rendered will be based on the reasonable value of those services. Fees will be
based primarily on standard hourly billing rates and the numbers of hours worked. Couture
Environmental Strategies LLC will adjust billing rates from time to time.
2. Time for which a client will be charged will include, among other things, telephone and office
conferences with the client, consultants, regulators, public officials, and others; investigations; research;
report preparation; document review and comment; drafting of letters, memoranda and other
documents; and travel time.
3. In addition to fees, costs and expenses incurred in performing services will be billed, including
photocopying, postage, travel (mileage, meals, lodging), faxes, and other similar costs and expenses.
All costs billed will be consistent with approved State of Michigan rates.
4. Although fees or costs are estimated, these estimates are subject to unforeseen circumstances and are
by their nature inexact. CES LLC will not be bound by any estimates except to the extent expressly set
forth in the engagement letter.
5. Fees and expenses will be billed monthly.
6. A client shall have the right to terminate our services and representation upon written notice. Such
termination, however, will not relieve the client of the obligation to pay for all services rendered and
costs or expenses paid or incurred on behalf of the client prior to termination.
1451 Shoal Avenue, Richland, Michigan 49083 (269) 629-9842 FAX (269) 629-701 I E-Mail: cout11re@jasnetworks.net
Date: 09/21/04
To: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
From: DPW
RE: Purchase a new wheel Loader
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Approval to purchase one Case 721 D loader.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Total cost per unit $82,000
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve purchase of one 721D loader from
West Michigan Power.
Memorandmn
To: Honorable Mayor and Commissioners
From:DPW
Date: 9/22/2004
Re: Wheel Loader Replacement
The Equipment Division has budgeted for the replacement of one
wheel loader in 2004. The loader we are replacing is 10 years old and
has 4100 hours on it.
We solicited bids from the top four manufacturers for a 3.5 cubic
yard loader. They are Michigan Caterpillar, Contractors Machinery, IDE
Equipment, and West Michigan Power. (See attachment)
We had the opportunity to evaluate each of the loaders for a few days
at the DPW and we find that any of the loaders would meet our needs.
We currently have four Case loaders and have been very satisfied with
their performance and reliability. (They are also low bid)
In accordance with established purchasing policy, I am requesting
that we purchase one Case 721D from West Michigan Power.
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7700 Caterpillar Ct. Cat 938 GIi $125,770.00 $28,000.00 \ $97,770.00
Grand Rapids Mi 49548
Contractors Machinery
8840 Byron Commerce Dr. Volvo L90E $122,635.00 $34,000.00 $.88,635.00
Byron Center Mi. 49315
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Case721D $129,000.00 $47,000.00 $82,000.00
New Era Mi 49446
JDE Equipment
5770 Clyde Park Deere 624J $121,833.00 : $32,000.00 $89,833.00
Grand Rapids Mi. 49509
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AGENDA ITEM NO. _ _ _ __
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TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM: Bryon L. Mazade, City Manager
September 22, 2004
2004-2005 Transportation Planning Program Funding
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
To approve the City's share of the local matching funds for the Muskegon County Metropolitan
Planning Program for fiscal year 10/1/04 to 9/30/05. The City receives grant funds through this
program for certain major streets.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
$16,040 from the Major Street Fund.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
To approve this request.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
None.
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Norton Shores $9,010.00 22,527 '
North Muskeaon $1,620.00 4,031
Village of Fruitport $500.00 1,124
*MCRC $22,180.00 55,446
Sub Total $55,730.00
Ottawa Countv
Dues Population
Citv of Grand Haven $4,470.00 11,168
City of Ferrysburg $1,220.00 3,040
Villaae of Sarina Lake $1,010.00 2,514
*OCRC FAUB $13,310.00 33,274
**Ottawa Countv $20,000.00 49,996
Sub Total $40,010.00
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Transit Aaencies
Dues
Harbor Transit $1098.00
Muskegon Area Transit $5,000.00
Svstem
Sub Total $6,098.00
TOTAL $101,838.00
1 Dues calculated based on $.40 per capita using 2000 Census
2 Village of Fruitport assessed flat fee of $500.00
3 MATS and Harbor Transit are at an 82/18 split, respectively, for a total of
$6,098.00. This breakdown is a result of the breakdown of FTA eligibility
4 The total population of any complete township that has any part of it
jurisdictional lines included within the census defined urban boundary is
used to compute the dues for Road Commissions.
*Townships included:
Muskegon County: Sullivan, Egelston, Dalton, Fruitport (minus village
population), Laketon and Muskegon.
Ottawa County: Grand Haven, Robinson, Crockery and Spring Lake.
**Currently not a member.
Local Governments in the Muskegon/Grand Haven area are expected
to receive $10 to $15 million annually in federal transportation funds
through the West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development
Commission's MPO Program.
Commission Meeting Date: September 28, 2004
Date: September 14, 2004
To: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From: Planning & Economic Development ci!x...,
RE: Public Hearing - Request for Name Change on Industrial
Development Certificate No. 95-724 - Great Lakes Die Cast
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Pursuant to Public Act 198 of 1974, as amended, Great Lakes Die Cast Corporation,
701 W. Laketon Avenue, Muskegon, Michigan, has requested name change on
Industrial Development Certificate No. 95-724 for property located at 701 W. Laketon
Avenue, Muskegon, Michigan. The certificate was originally granted to Dilesco
Corporation in 1995, but since the company has new owners, the name change is
requested. The transfer will be for both real and personal property. The company
continues to perform the same work as under the previous owners.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Certain additional income and property taxes will be collected.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:
None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the attached resolution changing the name on the Industrial Development
Certificate to Great Lakes Die Cast Corporation.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
None
9/14/2004
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APPLICANT INFORMATION
All boxes must be completed.
1a. Company Name (Applicant must be the occupanVoperator of the facllily) 1b. Standard Industrial Classificatron (SIC) Code - Sec. 2(10) (Four Digit Code)
Great Lakes Die Cast Coruoration 3361
1c. Location of Facility (Street, City, State, ZIP Code) ,u. Name 01 M1ty11ownsnip,vulage 1e. County
(lndicate:khich)
701 w. Laketon Ave. , Muskegon, MI 49441 Mus egon Muskegon
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2. Type of Approval Requested
New (Sec. 2(4))
Speculative Building (Sec. 3(8))
~ Transfer (1 copy lo only)
3a. School Cistrict where facility is located 3b. School Code
Muskegon 61010
Rehabilitation (Sec. 3(1)) 4. Amount of years requested for exemption (1-12 Years)
Research and Development (Sec. 2(9)) 12
5. Thorough% describe the project for which exemplion is sought Real Pr~erty (Type of lmftrovements to land, Buildlni, Size of Addition); Personal Property (Explain New,
Used. Trans rred from 0uI-0f-State, etc.) and Proposed Use of Facility. ( lease allach add tlonal page(s) if more room Is needed).
Building and equipment expansion resulting from the addition of a new wing to the
¢':il:isting plant building and the purchase and installation of machinery and
equipment.
6a. Cost of land and building improvements (excluding cost of land) i 487,900.00
• Attach list of Improvements and associated costs. Real Property Costs
• Also attach a copy or building permit ff project has already begun.
6b. Cost of machinery, equipment. furniture and fixtures $1,672,100.00
• Attach itemized listing with month, day and year of beginning of installation plus total costs Personal Property Costs
6c. Total Project Costs i2,160,ooo.oo
Total of Real & Personal Costs
7. Indicate the time schedule for start and finish of construction and equipment insta!lalion. Projects mus! be comple!ed within a two year period of lhe effective date of !he
certificate unless otherwise approved by lhe STC.
B~gin Date {M/DIY} End Date (M/D/Yl
Real Property Improvements 10/1/94 10/1/95 {Approx.) Downed ~Leased
Personal Property Improvements 10[1[94 10lll95 ~Owned OLeased
8. Are State Education Taxes reduced or abaled by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)? If yes, applicant must attach a signed MEOC Letter of
Commiltment to receive !his exemplion.
Yes
O No
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9. Number of existing jobs at this facility lhal will be retained as a result oflhfs project. r10.. Number of ~ew jobs at !his facility expected to be created wilhin two years of
140 PtoJetl comp1el1on.
40
11. Hehabi italion apphcahons only: (.;omplete a,.o and c 01 th!s secIIon. You must attach lhe assessor's statement 01 valualion for the entire plant rehabilitation dislrict. The
SEV dala below must be as of Cecember 31 of the year prior to the rehabilitation.
a. SEV of Real Property {excluding land)
b. SEV of Personal Property (excluding inventory) .
c. Total SEV
'l:a. Check the type of District lhe facility is localed In:
~ Industrial Development District 0 Plant Rehabilitation District
12b. Date district was established by local government unit 112~ Is this appl;caUon to, a speculaU,e bumd;ng (Sec. 3(8))?
(Not: known bv oreoarer) 0 Yes I!:} No
Form 1012, Page 2
APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
The undersigned, authorized officer of the compijny making this application certifies that. to the best of his/her knowledge, no information contained
herein or in lhe atlachmenls hereto is false in any way and that all are truly descriptive of the industrial property for which this application is being
submitted.
II is further certified that the undersigned is familiar wilh the provisions of P.A. 198 of 1974, as amended, being Seclions 207 .551 to 207 .572, inclusive,
of lhe Michigan Compiled Laws: and to the best of his/her knowledge and belief, (s)he has complied or will be able to comply with all of the
requirements !hereof which are prerequisite to the approval of the application by the local unit of government and the issuance of an Industrial Facilities
Exemption Certificate by the State Tax Commission.
13a. Preparer Name 13b. Phone Number 13c. Fax Number
Con J. Nolan 231 728-8813 231 726-2205 ldiecast.com
14a. Name of Contact Person 14b. Phone Number 14c. Fax Number 14d. E-mail Address
Same as above Same as above Same as above Same as above
orized Agents) 15c, Date
15d. Mailing Ad,dress (St_?iet, Clly, State, ZIP) 1Sf. E-mail AddreS&
701 W. Lake'ton Ave. Muske on MI 728-8813 cnolan@ldiecast.com
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACTION & CERTIFICATION
This section must be completed by the clerk of the local governing unit before submitting application to the Slate Tax Commission. Check Items on file
at the Local Unit and those included with the submittal.
16. Action taken by local government unit 16b. The Stale Tax Commission Requires the following documents be filed for an
administralively complele application:
D Abatement Approved for _______ Years {1-12) Indicate N/A 11 Nol Applicable
D Yes D No
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After Completion 1. Original App/lcallon plus attachments, and one complete copy
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2, Resolution establishing district
0 Denied -(Include Resolution Denying) ~
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3. Resoluticin approVing/denylng application.
16a. Documents Required lo be on file with the local Unit
4. Letter of Agreement (Signed by local unit and applicant}
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Indicate N/A if Not Applicable ~
5. Affidavil of Fees (Signed by local unit and applicanl)
~ 2.' -•. •• ,_., '""' •M.., •~"''"" o °'"'"
Notice to taxing aulhorilies of opportunity for a hearing.
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6. Building Permil for real improvements if project has already begun
7. EQuipment List with dates of beginning of inslallalion
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3. List of taxing authorities notified for dislricl and application action. 8. Form 3222 (~ applicable)
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4. Lease Agreement showing applicants lax liability. ~
9, Speculative building resolution and affidavits (if applicable)
17. Name of local Government Body HI. Dale of Resolulion Approving/Denying !his Application
Attached herelo is an original and one copy of the application and all documents lisled in 16b. I also certify lhat all documents li5led in 16a
are on file at lhe local unit for inspection at any time.
19b. Name of Clerk 19c. E-mall Address
Git1i/ A- /(un,lin er ,;ii, l(w,di,v.er €2, /1"""1-m«n• t>r
19e. Phone Number 19f. Fax Number
,231) 7:)'/-C,70.S- (.2 31) 7.2'/- 'II lJ"
Stale Tax Commission Rule Number 57: Complete applications approved by the local unil and received by the State Tax Commission by October 31
each year will be acted upon by December 31. Applications received after Oclober 31 may be acted upon in the following year.
Local Unit: Mail one original and one copy of the completed application and all required allachments lo:
State Tax Commission
Michigan Department of Treasury
P.O. Box 30471 *
Information contained in this application
Lansing, Ml 48909,7971 and supporting documentation may be
subject to review by the public if a
Freedom of Information request is filed.
STC USE ONLY
LUCI Code Begin Date End Date End Oale2
Resolution No. 2004-86(a)
MUSKEGON CITY COMMISSION
RESOLUTION APPROVING REQUEST
FOR A NAME CHANGE FOR INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE
NO. 95-724
Great Lakes Die Cast Corporation
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No. 198 of the Public Acts of 1974, as amended, the City
of Muskegon has the authority to authorize a name change to an "Industrial
Development Certificate" within the City of Muskegon; and
WHEREAS, Dilesco Corporation, the previous applicant for the certificate, has sold it's
operations to Great Lakes Die Cast Corporation; and
WHEREAS, Great Lake Die Cast Corporation, 701 W. Laketon Avenue, Muskegon,
Michigan, has requested the City of Muskegon to change the name on Industrial
Development Certificate No. 95-724 for real and personal property located at 701 W.
Laketon Avenue, Muskegon, hereinafter described; and
WHEREAS, Great Lakes Die Cast Corporation presently owns a production facility
within the Industrial Development 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 proposed change on the certificate;
and
WHEREAS, before acting on said request the Muskegon City Commission held a
public hearing on September 28, 2004, at the Muskegon City Hall in Muskegon,
Michigan at 5:30 p.m. at which hearing the applicant, the assessor and representatives
of the affected taxing units were afforded an opportunity to be heard on said
application.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Muskegon City Commission of the
City of Muskegon, Michigan that:
1. The Muskegon City Commission finds and determines that the Certificate
considered together with the aggregate amount of certificates previously
granted and currently in force under Act No. 198 of the Public Act of
1974 as amended and Act No. 255 of the Public Acts of 1978 as
amended shall not have the effect of substantially impeding the operation
of the City of Muskegon or impairing the financial soundness of a taxing
unit which levies ad valorem property taxes in the City of Muskegon.
2. The application of Great Lakes Die Cast, for the name change of an
Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate is with respect to real and
personal property for the following described parcel situated within the
City of Muskegon to wit:
See Attachment A
3. The name on the Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate is changed
and shall remain in force and effect for the remaining period of the
original certificate, which took effect October 24, 1995, and was issued
for twelve (12) years.
Adopted this 28th day of September, 2004.
Ayes: Shepherd, Spataro, Warmington, Carter, Davis, Gawron, and Larson
Nays: None
Absent: None
Attest: ~ ~~&:...--1....:~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ! . . . . . . . . .-
Gail Kundinger
Clerk, MMC
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 September 28, 200~. J
W-- ~ k ~
Gail Kundinger (]
Clerk, MMC
ATTACHMENT A
Parcel 1: Lots 2-11 inclusive and North½ of vacated Erie Street adjacent ot Lots 8-11,
Block 1 Glencoe Addition.
Parcel 2: Lots I, 2 and 3 of Block 6 and the South½ of vacated Erie Street adjacent to
Lot I, Glencoe Addition.
Parcel 3: Lots 6-11 inclusive and South½ of vacated Erie Street adjacent thereto, Block
6 and North ½ of vacated alley adjacent to said lots, Glencoe Addition.
Parcel 4: Lots 4 & 5 ofBlock 6, and North½ of vacated alley adjacent to Lot 5, Glencoe
Addition.
Parcel 5: Lots 17 & 18 and North ½ of Duncan Avenue which has been vacated adjacent
thereto, Block 6 and also the South½ of vacant alley adjacent thereto, Glencoe Addition.
Parcel 6: Lots 12-16 inclusive and North½ of Duncan Avenue which has been vacated
adjacent thereto, Block 6, and the South½ of vacated alley adjacent to Lots 14-16
inclusive and vacated alley adjacent to Lots 12-14 inclusive, Glencoe Addition.
CITY OF MUSKEGON
CONTRACT FOR TAX ABATEMENT
Act 198 Public Acts of 1974
AGREEMENT between CITY OF MUSKEGON, a municipal corporation of933
Terrace Street, Muskegon, Michigan 49441, ("City") and Great Lakes Die Cast
("Company").
Recitals:
A. The Company has applied to City for the establishment of an industrial
development district or industrial rehabilitation district pursuant to the provisions of Act
198 of the Public Acts of 1974, as amended, which act requires a contract between the
City and the Company to be agreed and submitted with the Company's subsequent
anticipated application for an industrial facilities exemption certificate.
B. That in addition to the statutory requirement, the City has determined that it is in
the best interests of the taxpayers, property owners and residents of the City that this
Agreement be approved and executed prior to the establishment of the requested district,
and the City deems this Contract, together with the conditions set forth in the said Act to
constitute a necessary element in the City's determination whether or not to create the
district. · ·
C. The Company intends to install the project set forth in its application ("project")
which it believes qualifies for the process of establishing the district and the application
for industrial facilities exemption certificate.
D. The City, provided this Agreement is executed, will determine whether to create
the district based upon the potential for the production of permanent jobs, the
continuation, stabilization or increase of economic activity, planning and zoning
considerations and the City's general plan and intentions regarding economic
development. In addition to the City policy considerations and predictions that the
Company's proposed district and certificate benefit the community in those ways, the
City has further determined that the contractual commitments made by the Company to
thereby assist the community shall be binding on the Company and necessary to continue
the tax exemption made possible by the certificate.
E. This contract shall become effective upon the issuance of an Industrial
Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate.
NOW THEREFORE THE PARTIES AGREE:
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1. COMPANY AGREEMENT. The Company irrevocably commits to the
investment, job retention and job creation promises made in its application, a copy of
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein. In particular the Company agrees:
1.1 That fifty (50) percent of the promised new jobs shall be in place with full-
time employees on or before January, 1996, and seventy-five (75) percent of
the said jobs shall be in place with full time employees on or before
June, 1996 Finally, 100% of the jobs shall be filled and in existence with
full-time employees by a date no later than two (2) years from the date of the
granting of the certificate by the State Tax Commission, subject to the
provisions of section 3.4 of this agreement.
1.2 That the amount of jobs listed on the application, whether new or retained,
will be maintained through the life of the abatement, subject to the
provisions of section 3.4 of this agreement,
1.3 The Company shall meet the affirmative action goal included in the
application or in any documents supplied by the City and utilized by the
Company, including any additional representations made to the City
Commission on or before the date two (2) years after the granting of the
certificate by the State Tax Commission. It shall maintain the said levels of
employment diversity during the period of the certificate, subject to the
provisions of section 3.4 of this agreement.
1.4 The Company, by the end of two (2) years from the date of the grant of the
certificate by the State Tax Commission shall have completed the investment
of$2,160,000 in the equipment and improvements as shown in the
application, subject to the provisions of section 3.4 of this agreement.
1.5 That the improvements and equipment to receive the tax abatement treatment
shall be completed on or before the date two (2) years from the date of
granting of the certificate by the State Tax Commission.
1.6 The Company shall pay its specific taxes required by the act in a timely
manner, and shall not delay payments so as to incur any penalties or interest.
1. 7 The Company shall fully cooperate with the City representatives in
supplying all requested and required documentation regarding jobs,
investment, the meeting of all goals and the timely installation and utilization
of equipment and improvements. The City shall be entitled to inspect at
reasonable hours the Company's premises where the said improvements and
equipment have been installed and where the said jobs are performed.
1.8 The Company shall maintain, during the entire period for which the tax
abatement is granted, the level of jobs, affirmative action goals, production
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and utilization of the improvements and equipment at the site where the
district has been created and for which the tax exemption has been granted.
1.9 The Company shall not cause or fail to cure the release of any hazardous
substance, or the violation of any environmental law on its premises in the
City. It shall report any releases to the appropriate governmental authority in
a timely and complete manner, and provide copies of said report
documentation to the City. It shall comply with all orders and actions of any
governmental agency having authority.
1.10 The Company shall maintain the equipment and improvements so as to
minimize physical or functional obsolescence.
1.11 The Company shall continue to operate its business location in the City,
containing the same number of and type of jobs, for the term of the
certificate.
2. AGREEMENT BY THE CITY. Provided this contract has been executed and
further provided all applications to create the district and achieve the industrial facility
exemption certificate have been properly filed, the City shall, in a timely manner,
determine in a public meeting to whether to create the district and whether to receive,
process, and approve thereafter the Company's application for an industrial facilities
exemption certificate. The City may consider this contract in a meeting separate from
and prior to the meeting in which the City considers the creation of the district and/or
approval of the application for certificate. Further, the City shall require the submission
of this contract signed by the Company together with its applications, before creating the
district.
3. EVENTS OF DEFAULT. The following actions or failures to comply shall be
considered events of default by the Company:
3.1 Failure to meet any of the commitments set forth above.
3.2 The closing of the Company's facilities in the City. Closing shall mean for
purpose of this Agreement, the removal, without transfer to another site within the
City of substantially all of the production facilities, and the elimination of
substantially all the jobs created or retained thereby, which are set forth in the
Company's application.
3.3 Failure to afford to the City the documentation and reporting required.
3.4 The failure to create or retain jobs, meet affirmative action goals or expend
the funds on equipment and improvements as represented in the application
within the times required hereby, unless the company can show that there has
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been a loss of revenue and employment due to circumstances beyond the
control of the company. In order to make that showing the company shall
have the burden of supplying, to the City's satisfaction, complete and
convincing documentation supporting and justifying reductions in
investment, failures to attain affirmative action goals or job losses, such as,
without limitation, written evidence of lost contracts, accounting information
showing reduced revenues due to the loss of business, (not due to diversion of
production to affiliate companies or divisions of the company), production
records showing reduced quantities over significant periods of time, and such
other information required by the City to support the Company's claim that
the failure to invest, failure to achieve affirmative action goals, or loss of jobs
should not form the basis for a finding of default.
3.5 The bankruptcy or insolvency of the Company.
3.6 The failure to pay any and all taxes and assessments levied on the
Company's property or any other taxes, local, state or federal, including but not
limited to City income taxes and the withholding of said City income taxes from
employees as required by the City Income Tax Ordinance.
3.7 The performance or omission of any act which would lead to revocation
under MCLA 207.565, being §15 of the Act.
3.8 The violation of any provisions, promises, commitments, considerations or
covenants of this Agreement.
4. REMEDIES ON DEFAULT. In the event of any of the above defaults the City
shall have the following remedies which it may invoke without notice, except as may be
reasonably required by the Company's rights to due process:
4.1 In the event of closing as determined after investigation of the facts and a
public hearing, the Company shall be immediately liable for penalties to be paid
forthwith to the city as determined as follows:
4.1.1 The Company shall pay to the City for prorata distribution to the
taxing units experiencing the abatement, an amount equal to the difference
between the industrial facilities tax which it has paid, and the total
property taxes to the relevant taxing units which it would have paid, given
its installations of improvements and equipment, during the years for
which the certificate was in effect.
4.1.2 hnmediate Revocation. The Company hereby consents to
revocation to the IFT certificate before the State Tax Commission, without
hearing, and the City shall submit a copy of this Agreement to the State
Tax Commission in connection with its revocation procedure, giving
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notice that the default has occurred and immediate revocation should
occur.
4.2 In the event the improvements and equipment have not been installed before
the two (2) year period, in addition to the revocation procedures before the State
Tax Commission, the abatement should immediately be reduced by the City
proportionately, and any installations which have not been finished at the end of
said two (2) year period shall not be eligible for the abatement thereafter and shall
be placed on the regular tax roll.
4.3 Failure to Expend the Funds Represented. In the event, (whether or not the
installations have been completed), the Company has not expended the funds it
has represented on its application that it would invest for the installation of
equipment, the abatement shall be reduced prorata, and any remaining value of
equipment shall be placed on the regular tax roll, unless the company can show,
through receipts, etc. that the cost of the equipment was actually less than the
amount estimated by the company (i.e., the same equipment was purchased
as listed in the IFT application, but the bids came in less then expected).
4.4 Job Creation and Retention. In the event the promised number of jobs have
not been created or retained at the end of the two (2) years after the grant of the
certificate by the State Tax Commission, the abatement shall be proportionately
reduced, unless the company can show that the. loss of jobs, or inability to hire
as many people as expected, is due to circumstances beyond the control of the
company (such as an economic downturn).
4.5 Affirmative Action Goals. In the event, after one (I) year from the grant of
the certificate by the State Tax Commission, the affirmative action goals of the
City for additional jobs have not been met on a prorata basis, the abatement shall
be revoked.
4.6 For other violations of this Agreement or for actions or omissions by the
Company amounting to grounds for revocation by statue, the City shall
recommend to the State Tax Commission immediate revocation of the certificate.
4. 7 Special Assessment. For any amount due to be paid to the City, under this
Section 4, the Company consents that the City shall have a personal action against
the Company for the said amount, and in addition, cumulatively, and not by
election, the City shall have a special assessment lien on all the property of the
Company personal and real, located in the City, for the collection of the amounts
due as and in the manner of property taxes and in such case the collection of the
said special assessment shall be accomplished by addition by the City to the
Company's property tax statement regularly rendered.
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5. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance
with the laws of the State of Michigan applicable to contracts made and to be
performed within the State of Michigan.
6. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts.
Notwithstanding such execution all such counterparts shall constitute one and the same
Agreement.
7. Benefit. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the
respective parties, their successors and personal representatives.
8. Effective Date. This Agreement shall be effective on the date the State of
Michigan Tax Commission grants the company at Industrial Facilities Exemption
Certificate.
Its President
and._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Its- - - - - - - - - -
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Commission Meeting Date: September 28, 2004
Date: September 14, 2004
To: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From: Planning & Economic Development (.,(bv
RE: Public Hearing - Request for Name Change on Industrial
Development Certificate No. 98-551 - Great Lakes Die Cast
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Pursuant to Public Act 198 of 1974, as amended, Great Lakes Die Cast Corporation,
701 W. Laketon Avenue, Muskegon, Michigan, has requested name change on
Industrial Development Certificate No. 98-551 for property located at 701 W. Laketon
Avenue, Muskegon, Michigan. The certificate was originally granted to Dilesco
Corporation IN 1998, but since the company has new owners, the name change is
requested. The transfer will be for both real and personal property. The company
continues to perform the same work as under the previous owners.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Certain additional income and property taxes will be collected.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:
None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the attached resolution changing the name on the Industrial Development
Certificate to Great Lakes Die Cast Corporation.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
None
9/14/2004
Michigan Department of Treasury
1012 (Rev. 4/04)
'\pplication for Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate
:iued under authority of P.A. 198 of 1974, es amended. Filing is mandatory.
INSTRUCTIONS: File the original and two copies of this form and the required attachments (three complete sets) with the clerk of the
local government unit. The State Tax Commission (STC) requires two complete sets (one original and one copy). One copy is retained
by the clerk. If you have any questions regarding the completion of this form or would like to request an informational packet, call (517)
373-3272.
.·.',\ To be compieted by_ Clerk of Local Government Unit
Date received by Local Unit
.Sep-fet»lur
• STC Use Only;;: ; •
App1icallon Number Date Received by STC
APPLICANT INFORMATION
All boxes must be completed.
1a. Company Name (Appllcent mus! be Iha occupantloperator of the faciHty) 1b. Standard Industrial Classlficalion (SIC) Code- Sec. 2(10) {Four Digit Code)
Great Lakes Die Cast Corporation 3361
1c. Location of Facility (Street, City, State, ZIP Code} 1d. Name 0I l;lty11ownsn1p,vmage 1e. County
(Indicate which)
701 w. Laketon Ave., Muskeiton, MI 49441 Muskeiton Muskee:on
2. Type of Approval Requested 3a. School Dlslrict where facility is located 3b. School Code
D New (Sec. 2(4)) ~ Transfer (1 copy to only) Muskegon 61010
D Speculative Building (Soc. 3(8)) Rehabilitation (Soc. 3(1)) 4. Amount of years requested for exemption (1-12 Years}
D Research and Development (Sec. 2(9)) 12
5. Thoroughre describe the project for which exemption Is sought Real Pr'#t:.rty {Type of lmerovements lo Land, Buildin~, Size of Addition); Personal Property (Explain New,
Used, Trans erred from Out-of-Slate, etc.) and Proposed Use of Fac!Uty. ( lease altach additional page(s) ii more room 1s needed).
Building and equipment expansion resulting from the purchase of land and building
from the County, demolition of old building, construction of new building, and the
purchase and installation of new machinery and equipment.
6a. Cost of land and building Improvements (excluding cost of land) . $1,888,194.00
• Attach list of improvements and associated costs. Real Property Costs
• Also attach a copy of building permit if project has already begun.
6b. Cost of machinery, equipment, furniture and fixtures .. $5,205,100.00
• Attach itemized listlng with month, day and year of beginning of installation plus total costs Personal Property Costs
6c. Total Project Costs $7,093,294.00
Total of Real & Personal Costs
7. Indicate the time schedule for start and finish of construcllon and equipment installation. Projects must be completed within a two year period of the effective date of the
certificate unless otherwise approved by the STC.
Begin Date (M[D/Y) End Date {MID/Y}
Real Property Improvements 9/9/98 3[15[99 Downed ~Leased
Personal Property Improvements 12/1/98 5[1[99 !!]owned 0Leased
8. Are State Education Taxes reduced or abated by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)? If yes, applicant mus! attach a signed MEDC Letter of
Commillment to receive lhls exemption. O Yes [!]
x No
9. Number of existing jobs at lhis racllity thal will be retained as a result of this project. 10. Number of new jobs at 1his facility expected 10 be crea\ed within two years or
195 project completion. JO
11. Kehab1Jitat1on applications omy: ~omplete a, band c 01 this section. rou must attac the assessors statement 01 valuahon 1or the entire plant rehabll tatlon district. The
SEV dat"a below mus! be as of December 31 of the year prior to the rehabilitation.
a. SEV of Real Property (excluding land)
b. SEV of Personal Property (excluding inventory) .
c. Total SEV
'2a. Check the type of District lhe facility is localed in:
@ Industrial Development District D Plant Rehabilitalion District
12b. Dale district was eslablished by local government unit 12c. Is lhts application for a speculative builiding (Sec. 3(8))?
(Not kuown by preparer) D Yes Ii] No
Form 1012, Page 2
APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
The undersigned, authorized officer of the company making this application certifies that. to the best or his/her knowledge, no information contained
herein or in the attachments herelo is false in any way and that all are truly descriptive of the industrial property for which this application is being
submitted.
It is further certified that the undersigned is familiar with the provisions of P.A. 198 of 1974, as amended, being Sections 207.551 to 207.572, inclusive,
or the Michigan Compiled Laws; and to the best of his/her knowledge and belief, (s}he has complied or will be able to comply with all of the
requirements thereof which are prerequisite to the approval of the application by the local unil of government and the issuance of an Industrial Facililies
Exemption Certificate by the Slate Tax Commission.
13a. Preparer Name 13b. Phone Number 13c. Fax Number 13d. E~mai!Address
Con J. Nolan (231) 728-8813 (231) 726-2205 cnolan@gldiecast.com
14a. Name of Contact Person 14b. Phone Number 14c. Fax Number 14d. E-mail Address
Same as above Same as above Same as above Same as above
15a. Name of Company Officer (No Aulhorlzed Agents)
Con J. Nolan. President
15b. Signature o~ari'y
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P-9'ized Agents)
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15c. Dale
9/1/04
1Sd. Malling Addfass (St:t Clly, State, ZIP) 15e. Phone Number 15f. E-mail Address
701 W. Laket n Ave •• Muskegon. MI 49441 (231) 728-8813 cnolan@gldiecast.com
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACTION & CERTIFICATION
This section must be completed by the clerk of the local governing unit before submitting application to the State Tax Commission. Check items on file
at the Local Unll and those included with the submittal.
16. Action taken by local government unH 16b. The State Tax Commission Requires the following documents be filed for an
administrallvely complele applicatlon:
D Abatement Approved for ____ Years (1-12) Indicate NIA If Not Applicable
After Completion D Yes D No - 1. Original Application plus attachments, and one complete copy
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2. Resolulion establishing district
O Denied (Include Resolution Denying) f-
3. Resolution approvingfdenying application.
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4. Letter of Agreement (Signed by local unit and applicant)
16a. Documents Required to be on file with the Local Unit ~
Indicate. NIA If Not Applicable 5. Affidavit or Fees (Signed by local unit and appliC:anl)
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~ 2. Notice to taxing aulhorilies of opportunity for a hearing. - 6. Building Permit for real improvements if project has already begun
7. Equipmenl list wilh dates or beginning of installation
3. List of taxing authorities notified for district and application action.
- 8. Form 3222 (if applicable)
4. Lease Agreement showing applicants tax liability.
- 9. Speculative building resolution and affidavits (if applicable)
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17. Name of Local Government Body 18. Date of Resolution Approving/Denying this Application
Attached hereto is an original and one copy of the application and all documents listed in 16b. I also certify that all documents listed in 16a
are on file at the local unit for inspection at any time.
19b. Name of Clerk 19c. E-mail Address
a/I A. Jrv11d/ ,,,. oi/./(WJ(/1'/Jftere] o.f,man, t:1r
19d. Clerk's Malling Address (Street, City, Stal , IP) 19a. Phone Number 19f. Fax Number
'133 lerro,c,e /1/u.s.K,, °" /JI/ 1/JffP {:J.31) 7,;i 'I- /,?OS- (::i 31/ 7.;i y-y17?
Stale Tax Commission Rule Number 57: Complete applications approved by the local unit and received by the State Tax Commission by October 31
each year will be acted upon by December 31. Applications received after October 31 may be acted upon in the following year.
Local Unit: Mail one original and one copy of the completed application and all required attachments to:
State Tax Commission
Michigan Department of Treasury
P.O. Box 30471 * Information contained in this application
Lansing, Ml 4B909-7971 and supporting documentation may be
subject to review by the public if a
Freedom of Information request is filed.
STC USE ONLY
LUC! Code Begin Date End Date End Date2
Resolution No. 2004-86 ( b)
MUSKEGON CITY COMMISSION
RESOLUTION APPROVING REQUEST
FOR A NAME CHANGE FOR INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE
NO. 98-551
Great Lakes Die Cast Corporation
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No. 198 of the Public Acts of 1974, as amended, the City
of Muskegon has the authority to authorize a name change to an "Industrial
Development Certificate" within the City of Muskegon; and
WHEREAS, Dilesco Corporation, the previous applicant for the certificate, has sold it's
operations to Great Lakes Die Cast Corporation; and
WHEREAS, Great Lake Die Cast Corporation, 701 W. Laketon Avenue, Muskegon,
Michigan, has requested the City of Muskegon to change the name on Industrial
Development Certificate No. 98-551 for real and personal property located at 701 W.
Laketon Avenue, Muskegon, hereinafter described; and
WHEREAS, Great Lakes Die Cast Corporation presently owns a production facility
within the Industrial Development 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 proposed change on the certificate;
and
WHEREAS, before acting on said request the Muskegon City Commission held a
public hearing on September 28, 2004, at the Muskegon City Hall in Muskegon,
Michigan at 5:30 p.m. at which hearing the applicant, the assessor and representatives
of the affected taxing units were afforded an opportunity to be heard on said
application.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Muskegon City Commission of the
City of Muskegon, Michigan that:
1. The Muskegon City Commission finds and determines that the Certificate
considered together with the aggregate amount of certificates previously
granted and currently in force under Act No. 198 of the Public Act of
1974 as amended and Act No. 255 of the Public Acts of 1978 as
amended shall not have the effect of substantially impeding the operation
of the City of Muskegon or impairing the financial soundness of a taxing
unit which levies ad valorem property taxes in the City of Muskegon.
2. The application of Great Lakes Die Cast, for the name change of an
Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate is with respect to real and
personal property for the following described parcel situated within the
City of Muskegon to wit:
See Attachment A
3. The name on the Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate is changed
and shall remain in force and effect for the remaining period of the
original certificate, which took effect October 24, 1995, and was issued
for twelve (12) years.
Adopted this 28th day of September, 2004.
Ayes: Spataro, Warmington, Cart er, Davis, Gawron, Larson, and Shephe rd
Nays: None
Absent: None
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 September 28, 2004.
ATTACHMENT A
Glencoe addition, Blk 1 lot 2 to 11 incl & vac Erie; Blk 2 Lots 1-4 incl, 6-11 incl
and all vac alleys abutting same; Blk 3 lots 1-4 in!, 12 to 18 incl, 20 to 26 incl and all vac
alleys and Sts abutting; Blk 4, Lots 1-7 incl, Lots 20 to 26 incl and all abutting vac Sts
and alleys; Blk 5, Lots 1-6 incl, vac Sts abutting; Blk 6, Lots 1-5 incl, 6-11 inc vac Erie
Also N ½ vac alley, Lots 17 and 19 N vac Duncan and S ½ alley also Lots 12 to 16 incl
and N ½ vac alley; and
Part of the Northwest¼ of Section 31, Town 10 North, Range 16 West,
Muskegon City, Muskegon County, Michigan, being described as: Commencing at the
Northwest comer of said Section, thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West
on the West line of the Section, 664.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 20
seconds East 33.00 feet to the East line of Henry Street being the point of Beginning of
the parcel of land therein described; thence continuing North 89 degrees 56 minutes 20
seconds East 446.38 feet to the Southwesterly line of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad;
thence South 32 degrees 59 seconds 51 minutes East on the same, 412.11 feet; thence
South 00 degrees 15 minutes 07 seconds West 221.02 feet; thence South 87 degrees 48
minutes 13 seconds West 670.33 feet to said East line; thence North 00 degrees 00
minutes 00 seconds East on same, 591.86 feet to the Point of Beginning. Subject to
easements restrictions and right-of-ways ofrecord.
CITY OF MUSKEGON
CONTRACT FOR TAX ABATEMENT
Act 198 Public Acts of 1974
AGREEMENT between CITY OF MUSKEGON, a municipal corporation of933
Terrace Street, Muskegon, Michigan 49441, ("City") and Great Lakes Die Cast
("Company").
Recitals:
A. The Company has applied to City for the establishment of an industrial
development district or industrial rehabilitation district pursuant to the provisions of Act
198 of the Public Acts of 1974, as amended, which act requires a contract between the
City and the Company to be agreed and submitted with the Company's subsequent
anticipated application for an industrial facilities exemption certificate.
B. That in addition to the statutory requirement, the City has determined that it is in
the best interests of the taxpayers, property owners and residents of the City that this
Agreement be approved and executed prior to the establishment of the requested district,
and the City deems this Contract, together with the conditions set forth in the said Act to
constitute a necessary element in the City's determination whether or not to create the
district.
C. The Company intends to install the project set forth in its application ("project")
which it believes qualifies for the process of establishing the district and the application
for industrial facilities exemption certificate.
D. The City, provided this Agreement is executed, will determine whether to create
the district based upon the potential for the production of permanent jobs, the
continuation, stabilization or increase of economic activity, planning and zoning
considerations and the City's general plan and intentions regarding economic
development. In addition to the City policy considerations and predictions that the
Company's proposed district and certificate benefit the community in those ways, the
City has further determined that the contractual commitments made by the Company to
thereby assist the community shall be binding on the Company and necessary to continue
the tax exemption made possible by the certificate.
E. This contract shall become effective upon the issuance of an Industrial
Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate.
NOW THEREFORE THE PARTIES AGREE:
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1. COMPANY AGREEMENT. The Company irrevocably commits to the
investment, job retention and job creation promises made in its application, a copy of
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein. In particular the Company agrees:
I.I That fifty (50) percent of the promised new jobs shall be in place with full-
time employees on or before June, 1999, and one-hundred (100) percent of
the said jobs shall be in place with full time employees on or before
December, 1999. Finally, 100% of the jobs shall be filled and in existence
with full-time employees by a date no later than two (2) years from the date
of the granting of the certificate by the State Tax Commission, subject to the
provisions of section 3.4 of this agreement.
1.2 That the amount of jobs listed on the application, whether new or retained,
will be maintained through the life of the abatement, subject to the
provisions of section 3.4 of this agreement.
1.3 The Company shall meet the affirmative action goal included in the
application or in any documents supplied by the City and utilized by the
Company, including any additional representations made to the City
Commission on or before the date two (2) years after the granting of the
certificate by the State Tax Commission. It shall maintain the said levels of
employment diversity during the period of the certificate, subject to the
provisions of section 3,4 of this agreement.
1.4 The Company, by the end of two (2) years from the date of the grant of the
certificate by the State Tax Commission shall have completed the investment
of$7,093,294 in the equipment and improvements as shown in the
application, subject to the provisions of section 3.4 of this agreement.
1.5 That the improvements and equipment to receive the tax abatement treatment
shall be completed on or before the date two (2) years from the date of
granting of the certificate by the State Tax Commission.
1.6 The Company shall pay its specific taxes required by the act in a timely
manner, and shall not delay payments so as to incur any penalties or interest.
1.7 The Company shall fully cooperate with the City representatives in
supplying all requested and required documentation regarding jobs,
investment, the meeting of all goals and the timely installation and utilization
of equipment and improvements. The City shall be entitled to inspect at
reasonable hours the Company's premises where the said improvements and
equipment have been installed and where the said jobs are performed.
1. 8 The Company shall maintain, during the entire period for which the tax
abatement is granted, the level of jobs, affirmative action goals, production
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and utilization of the improvements and equipment at the site where the
district has been created and for which the tax exemption has been granted.
1.9 The Company shall not cause or fail to cure the release of any hazardous
substance, or the violation of any environmental law on its premises in the
City. It shall report any releases to the appropriate governmental authority in
a timely and complete manner, and provide copies of said report
documentation to the City. It shall comply with all orders and actions of any
governmental agency having authority.
1.10 The Company shall maintain the equipment and improvements so as to
minimize physical or functional obsolescence.
1.11 The Company shall continue to operate its business location in the City,
containing the same number of and type of jobs, for the term of the
certificate.
2. AGREEMENT BY THE CITY. Provided this contract has been executed and
further provided all applications to create the district and achieve the industrial facility
exemption certificate have been properly filed, the City shall, in a timely manner,
determine in a public meeting to whether to create the district and whether to receive,
process, and approve thereafter the Company's application for an industrial facilities
exemption certificate. The City may consider this contract in a meeting separate from ·
and prior to the meeting in which the City considers the creation of the district and/or
approval of the application for certificate. Further, the City shall require the submission
of this contract signed by the Company together with its applications, before creating the
district.
3. EVENTS OF DEFAULT. The following actions or failures to comply shall be
considered events of default by the Company:
3.1 Failure to meet any of the commitments set forth above.
3.2 The closing of the Company's facilities in the City. Closing shall mean for
purpose of this Agreement, the removal, without transfer to another site within the
City of substantially all of the production facilities, and the elimination of
substantially all the jobs created or retained thereby, which are set forth in the
Company's application.
3.3 Failure to afford to the City the documentation and reporting required.
3.4 The failure to create or retain jobs, meet affirmative action goals or expend
the funds on equipment and improvements as represented in the application
within the times required hereby, unless the company can show that there has
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been a loss of revenue and employment due to circumstances beyond the
control of the company. In order to make that showing the company shall
have the burden of supplying, to the City's satisfaction, complete and
convincing documentation supporting and justifying reductions in
investment, failures to attain affirmative action goals or job losses, such as,
without limitation, written evidence of lost contracts, accounting information
showing reduced revenues due to the loss of business, (not due to diversion of
production to affiliate companies or divisions of the company), production
records showing reduced quantities over significant periods of time, aud such
other information required by the City to support the Company's claim that
the failure to invest, failure to achieve affirmative action goals, or loss of jobs
should not form the basis for a finding of default.
3.5 The bankruptcy or insolvency of the Company.
3.6 The failure to pay any and all taxes and assessments levied on the
Company's property or any other taxes, local, state or federal, including but not
limited to City income taxes and the withholding of said City income taxes from
employees as required by the City Income Tax Ordinance.
3.7 The performance or omission of any act which would lead to revocation
under MCLA 207.565, being §15 of the Act.
3.8 The violation of any provisions, promises, commitments, considerations or
covenants of this Agreement.
4. REMEDIES ON DEFAULT. In the event of any of the above defaults the City
shall have the following remedies which it may invoke without notice, except as may be
reasonably required by the Company's rights to due process:
4.1 In the event of closing as determined after investigation of the facts and a
public hearing, the Company shall be immediately liable for penalties to be paid
forthwith to the city as determined as follows:
4.1.1 The Company shall pay to the City for prorata distribution to the
taxing units experiencing the abatement, an amount equal to the difference
between the industrial facilities tax which it has paid, and the total
property taxes to the relevant taxing units which it would have paid, given
its installations of improvements and equipment, during the years for
which the certificate was in effect.
4.1.2 Immediate Revocation. The Company hereby consents to
revocation to the IFT certificate before the State Tax Commission, without
hearing, and the City shall submit a copy of this Agreement to the State
Tax Commission in connection with its revocation procedure, giving
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notice that the default has occurred and immediate revocation should
occur.
4.2 In the event the improvements and equipment have not been installed before
the two (2) year period, in addition to the revocation procedures before the State
Tax Commission, the abatement should immediately be reduced by the City
proportionately, and any installations which have not been finished at the end of
said two (2) year period shall not be eligible for the abatement thereafter and shall
be placed on the regular tax roll.
4.3 Failure to Expend the Funds Represented. In the event, (whether or not the
installations have been completed), the Company has not expended the funds it
has represented on its application that it would invest for the installation of
equipment, the abatement shall be reduced prorata, and any remaining value of
equipment shall be placed on the regular tax roll, unless the company can show,
through receipts, etc. that the cost of the equipment was actually less than the
amount estimated by the company (i.e., the same equipment was purchased
as listed in the IFT application, but the bids came in less then expected).
4.4 Job Creation and Retention. In the event the promised number of jobs have
not been created or retained at the end of the two (2) years after the grant of the
certificate by the State Tax Commission, the abatement shall be proportionately
reduced, unless the company can show that the loss of jobs, or inability to hire
as many people as expected, is due to circumstances beyond the control of the•
company (such as an economic downturn):
4.5 Affirmative Action Goals. In the event, after one (1) year from the grant of
the certificate by the State Tax Commission, the affirmative action goals of the
City for additional jobs have not been met on a prorata basis, the abatement shall
be revoked.
4.6 For other violations of this Agreement or for actions or omissions by the
Company amounting to grounds for revocation by statue, the City shall
recommend to the State Tax Commission immediate revocation of the certificate.
4. 7 Special Assessment. For any amount due to be paid to the City, under this
Section 4, the Company consents that the City shall have a personal action against
the Company for the said amount, and in addition, cumulatively, and not by
election, the City shall have a special assessment lien on all the property of the
Company personal and real, located in the City, for the collection of the amounts
due as and in the manner of property taxes and in such case the collection of the
said special assessment shall be accomplished by addition by the City to the
Company's property tax statement regularly rendered.
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5. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance
with the laws of the State of Michigan applicable to contracts made and to be
performed within the State of Michigan.
6. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts.
Notwithstanding such execution all such counterparts shall constitute one and the same
Agreement.
7. Benefit. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the
respective parties, their successors and personal representatives.
8. Effective Date. This Agreement shall be effective on the date the State of
Michigan Tax Commission grants the company at Industrial Facilities Exemption
Certificate.
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Commission Meeting Date: September 28, 2004
Date: September a, 2004
To: Honorable Mayor & City Commission
From: Planning & Economic Development Department ~
RE: Groundwater Ordinance Amendment
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve an amendment to the City
Groundwater Ordinance to include properties that have been identified
as "affected" premises as defined in the Groundwater Ordinance. An
"affected" premises shall mean a parcel of property any part of which is
located within an appendix map made part of this ordinance, as
originally enacted or amended, which map shows the parcel to have
contaminated groundwater under any part of the parcel. Brunswick
Corporation (owner of the parcel) and R & B Trailer Leasing (adjacent to
the parcel) have been notified by mail of the amendment herein.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the amendment.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: None.
Contaminated sites approved by City Commission
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D Lakeview mart facility
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D Nordco
D Lemmen
D Admiral Petroleum
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CITY OF MUSKEGON
MUSKEGON COUNTY, MICHIGAN
ORDINANCENO. 2139
An ordinance amending the City Code by adding to Ordinance No. 2039 (Muskegon City
Code Sections 24-46 through 24-52.5) certain identifying "Appendix Maps" and descriptions of
properties determined to be "affected premises" on which groundwater wells for the delivery of
water for human consumption and irrigation, and the use of such wells which may influence the
movement of contaminated groundwater, are prohibited by the said Ordinance No. 2039. The
said Ordinance No. 2039 is amended by this Ordinance.
THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MUSKEGON HEREBY ORDAINS:
I. The properties identified in this amending ordinance are determined to be affected
premises within the meaning of, and regulated in accordance with, Ordinance 2039 or any
successor ordinance prohibiting wells on such premises. The said affected premises constitute
the Brunswick Bowling and Billiards (North Plant) Facility and are located in the vicinity of
Forest Avenue and Messler Street:
Owner of Parcel Property Tax Number
Brunswick Corporation 61-24-131-100-0004-00
R&B Trailer Leasing 6!-24-205-431-0007-00
2. Attached to this ordinance and incorporated herein are Appendix Maps locating
the affected premises and their legal descriptions.
3. This ordinance shall be effective ten (I 0) days after publication. In the event any
part of this ordinance is finally determined to be invalid or unenforceable by a court having
jurisdiction, then said determination shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions.
This ordinance adopted:
Ayes: Wannington, Carter, Davis, Gawron, Larson, Shepherd, Spataro
Nays: _N_o_n_e_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Adoption Date: September 28, 2004
Effective Date: October 12, 2004
First Reading: September 28, 2004
Second Reading: - ~ N / ~ A ~ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
By
MUSKEb
CITY OF
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Gail A. Kundinger,Cityaerk
CERTIFICATE
This ordinance was adopted at a meeting of the City Commission, held on
September 28 , 2004. 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 MUSKEGO
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Gail A. Kundinger, City Clerk
Publish: Notice of Adoption to be published once within ten (I 0) days of final adoption.
APPENDIX NO.
Affected Premises Contaminated or Subject to Contamination
by the Groundwater from the Brunswick Bowling and Billiards (North Plant) Facility
Real Property Tax Assessment Parcel Numbers & Legal Descriptions
Brunswick Bowling and Billiards - North Plant:
Parcel ID No.: 61-24-131-100-0004-00
Legal Description:
BEG @ NW COR BLK 451 TH S TO S LINE DALE AVE EXTD TH W
TO NW COR LOT 16 BLK 452 TH S TO SW COR LOTS BLK 452 TH
STOA PT 495 FT N OF SW COR THE 1.2 FT TH S 48 FT TH W 172
FT TO W LINE BLK 452 TH S TO A PT 495 FT N OF SW COR BLK
457 THE 92 FT TH S 67 FT TH N 89 DEG 38 MINE 109.45 FT TH S
0.69 FT TH W 139 FT TH N 6.6 FT TH W 1.2 FT TH S 36.83 FT TH W
6 FT TH S 87.17 FT TH W 61.8 FT TOW LINE BLK 457 TH S 250.6
FT TO SW COR BLK 457 THE TO SECOR BLK 459 TH NWLY
ALONG WLY LINE BLK 438 TO NW COR BLK 438 TH W TO BEG
ALSO LOT 16 BLK 438 EXP ART USED FOR RR R/W BEING
ENTIRE BLKS 451458459 & PARTS OF BLKS 438 452 457 ALSO
VAC STREETS & ALLEYS IN SAME
R&B Trailer Leasing:
Parcel ID No.: 61-24-205-431-0007-00
Legal Description:
CITY OF MUSKEGON, REVISED PLAT OF 1903, BLK 431, LOT 7, DESC
AS COM AT INT OF NL Y ROW LN FOREST A VE & WL Y ROW LN
PENNSYLVANIA RR TH N 89D 58M W 194.10 FT TO ELY ROW WAGNER
AVE TH N 27D 42M I 5S W 395.69 FT TO SLY ROW LN SOUTHERN AVE
TH 3 173.95 FTTO SD WLY ROW PENNSYLVANIA RR THS 30D !3M E
405.55 FT TO POB
[Insert Maps)
CITY OF MUSKEGON
NOTICE OF ADOPTION
TO: ALL INTERESTED PARTIES
Please take notice that on September 28, 2004, the City Commission of the City of
Muskegon adopted an ordinance to amend the Muskegon City Code limiting and regulating
groundwater wells for the delivery of water for human consumption and irrigation.
The amending ordinance identifies the following affected properties upon which
groundwater wells for the delivery of water for human consumption and irrigation are prohibited.
The properties are listed by their street address and property tax identification numbers. The full
ordinance, available at the City Hall, contains the legal descriptions of the properties affected:
Property Address Property ID Numbers
525 W. Laketon Avenue 61-24-131-100-0004-00
Muskegon,MI 49441
1600 Messler Street 61-24-205-431-0007-00
Muskegon,MI 49441
Legal descriptions of the above properties, and a map showing the location of
contaminated properties and sources of contamination, are attached to the full ordinance and may
be inspected and copied in connection with any inspection of the ordinance.
Copies of the ordinance may be viewed and purchased at reasonable cost at the Office of
the City Clerk, City Hall, 933 Terrace Street, Muskegon, Michigan, during regular business
hours.
This ordinance amendment is effective ten (10) days from the date of this publication.
CITY OF MUSKEGON
Published: October 2 2004 By_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Gail A. Kundinger, Its Clerk
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PUBLISH ONCE WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS OF FINAL PAS SAGE.
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Rev. 4/18/03
City of Muskegon
Petition To Designate Affected Premises Under
Water Supplies Ordinance
The City of Muskegon passed a groundwater protection ordinance (Ordinance No. 1133) on
August 26, 1997. This groundwater protection ordinance was amended on December 12, 2000,
and is now referred to as Ordinance No. 2039. The ordinance prohibits the use of groundwater
wells and secondary water supplies under certain circumstances and in certain locations, to
prevent exposure to contaminated groundwater, as well as to prevent wells from influencing the
movement of contaminated water. No groundwater wells may be installed on affected premises
unless the use of such well is solely for commercial or industrial non-contact cooling or
processing purposes (with appropriate DEQ and local approvals), construction de-watering, DEQ
or EPA-approved groundwater monitoring or remediation systems, or a public emergency.
If the Petitioner is requesting that the City add one or more.affected premises to the City's list,
the following information must be provided in full. Please note that no action will be taken on
your Petition until .!!ll requested' materials have been submitted to the City Planning Department,
along with two (2) complete copies. ·
1. ime and address of Petitioner:, Name/telephone of contact person: ·
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Note: Attach add,uonal sheets, as necessary .
Column A: Name of the hazardous substance
Column B: Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) Number for the hazardous substance
Column C: Sample location for Column D (show on site map)
Column D: Maximum hazardous substance concentration measured on the property,
including units of measurement
Column E: Direction of contaminant migration, if known
Attachment for
City of Muskegon Petition for Ordinance No. 2039
3(a) Legal Description of Source or Site of Contamination
Attached
3(b) Name, Address, and Telephone Number of Persons Having Interest as
Owner or Occupant of the Source Property
Mr. James Whitaker
Brunswick Corporation
525 W. Laketon Avenue
Muskegon,MI49441
231-725-3214
3(c) Nature and Extent of Contamination
In 1984, a toluene release was discovered from one of the two 10,000-gallon
toluene USTs located in the northwestern comer of the property. An
estimated 6,000 gallons were released. Brunswick has been working to
address the toluene-impacted groundwater for many years. In addition to
removing the former leaking underground storage tank and excavating the
surrounding soil that are believed to have been the original source of the
toluene contamination, Brunswick has implemented numerous groundwater
cleanup remedies including groundwater removal and treatment, air sparging
with soil vapor extraction, injection of Oxygen Release Compound into the
groundwater and demonstration that natural attenuation mechanisms are
working to degrade the toluene.
These remedies removed much of the toluene present. At one time, no
toluene was detected in groundwater for over a year (no detections during five
consecutive monitoring events), and the remediation systems were
decommissioned with the approval of the MDEQ. However, subsequent
monitoring indicates that toluene concentrations returned and now are
observed intermittently in the groundwater; therefore, Brunswick continues to
monitor the groundwater in this area.
Brunswick samples groundwater for toluene in the wells on its property and
the R&B Leasing property to the north (as well as others) at a minimum of
four times per year and sometimes as often as several times per month. These
data are included in lengthy reports submitted to the MDEQ four times per
year.
The most recent report indicates that the sample collected from MW-2A,
located immediately adjacent to Forest Ave. on Brunswick's property contains
a toluene concentration of I. I milligrams per liter (mg/I). A sample from
MW-8 collected in January 2004, but not yet reported to the MDEQ, had a
toluene concentration of 8.2 mg/L. This well is located on R&B Leasing
property immediately across Forest Avenue from the source area (see attached
Figure). The toluene concentration in groundwater at these two wells
fluctuates and is often times found to be below the detection limit of 0.001
mg/I.
Toluene concentrations in the remaining monitoring wells are generally below
detection limits or well below the MDEQ Part 201 RDW criteria. Monitoring
of the toluene contamination continues and while no active remediation
system is in place, there is documented evidence of natural degradation. It is
important to emphasize that there is no added risk to public health since no
one drinks the groundwater in this area.
3(e) Affected Properties
Address: 1600 Messler St., Muskegon, MI 49441
Parcel ID#: 61-24-205-431-0007-00
Owner: R&B Trailer Leasing
Contact: M. Connie Hanes, 615 W. Dale Ave, Muskegon, MI 49441
Address: Forest Avenue between Messler St. and Eight St., Muskegon, MI
49441
Parcel ID#: NA
Owner: City of Muskegon
Contact: Mr. Brian Lazor, Planning Dept., 933 Terrace, P .0. Box 536,
Muskegon,MI49443
3(f) Scaled Map of source of Contamination and Affected Premises
Attached
3(g) Groundwater Well Usage and Status
No water supply wells are present on the subject property or affected
properties. There are, however, monitoring wells located on the northwestern
portion of the site and offsite.
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700 MESSLER ST
Map #:24-31-30-300-003
12/28/2000
Legal Description
BRUNSWICK CORP North Plant
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MUSKEGON, MI 49441
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School: 61010
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LINE BLK 457 TH S 250,6 FT TO SW COR BLK 457 'l1l E
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EARTH®TECH MUSKEGON. MICHIGAN
,.PF!li.. 200:2 19U7.01
Date: September 28, 2004
To: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From: Finance Director
RE: Audit Contract Extension
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The contract for the city's annual audit is expired.
Because of the possibility that voters may approve changes to the city's fiscal year
this November, staff is recommending that the contract with the current independent
audit firm (Hoffman, Steensma & Plamondon) be extended through 12/31/04 and
through the potential stub-year period (6/30/05 or 9/30/05). This will provide much
needed continuity through a difficult transition. Waiting to bid out audit services will
have the added advantage (if the fiscal year is changed) of attracting more
competitive bids, since the current 12/31 year-end is unattractive to many CPA firms
because of tax preparation season. Typically audit contracts are awarded for a five-
year period so it is sensible to wait until we know what the future fiscal year-end will
be.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Proposed cost for 12/31/04 audit - $34,000 which is the
same as for the 12/31/03 audit. Proposed cost for the stub-period audit -$26,000.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None at this time. The 2005 budget
incorporates funding for the 12/31/04 audit. If voters approve the fiscal year
proposals, the entire 2005 budget will need to be reforecast and restructured at a
later date.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the audit contract extension to cover
the 12/31/04 audit and the audit for the stub year, if the November ballot proposal is
approved by voters.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: None.
9/18/97 1
Jiojjman, Steensma & Pfamonclon, P.L.C.
Certified Public Accountants and Consultants
ROGER E. HOFFMAN, C.PA DOUGLAS A. PLAMONDON. CPA
ROGER D. STEENSMA. CPA RANDY J. NOVOTNY. CPA
September 14, 2004
Mr. Tim Paul
City of Muskegon ·
933 Terrace Street
Muskegon, Michigan 49443
Dear Tim:
We are pleased to propose on the audit of the fmancial statements and the federal
awards for the year ending December 31, 2004 and for the six months ending June
30, 2005.
It is our understanding that the six months ending June 30, 2005 is subject to voter
approval. In the event that the proposal to change year end is defeated, our audit
contract will be for the year ending December 31, 2004 at a fee of $34,000.
If we perform the June 30, 2005 audit, our fee will be $26,000.
Our accounting hourly rate of $42 will be effective until September 30, 2005.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Very truly yours,
Douglas A. Plamondon
22 1 W.WebsterAve .. Su ite502 · Muskegon. Ml 4 9440- 1243 · ( 2 3 1)728 -5176 · Fax(231)726-3530
Date: September 28, 2004
To: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
from: Finance Director
RIE: Proposed Water Rate Increase
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The City is in the midst of a $16.5 million renovation of the
water filtration plant. To fund these improvements, the city has borrowed $13.9 million from the
Drinking Water Revolving Fund (DWRF) and has committed other resources to the project. It is
necessary to raise water user fees significantly in order to cover debt service requirements associated
with the filtration project and to offset rapidly rising operational costs. staff is recommending that the
water user charge be raised from the current $1.09/hcfl to $1.40/hcfl effective January 1, 2005.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The following table shows how the rate increase will impact typical
residential households:
Sample Users 011arterlv Water Bill 011arterlv Water Bill
Before Increase After 01101/05 l11crease
Using 7,500 gallons per
month (1-2 person $32.70 $42.00
household)
Using 15,000 gallons per
month (3-4 person $65.40 $84.00
household)
As shown on the attached survey, Muskegon's residential water rates will continue to be below the
average for Michigan communities after implementation of the increase.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None al this lime. The 2005 water fund budget
incorporates the projected revenues from the rate increase
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the attached resolution implementing the
proposed water rate increase.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: None.
9/18/97
CITY OF MUSKEGON
Resolution No. 2004-87(c)
A Resolution amending the general fee resolution of the City.
RECITALS
A review of the water rates has been undertaken by staff and consultants, City
staff recommends and City commission has detennined that an increase in the
rates for water service is justified in the opinion of the City Commission.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION:
1. For service provided after January 1, 2005, the rate for water shall be changed
from $1.09 per hundred cubic feet to $1 .40 per hundred cubic feet.
This resolution passed.
Ayes: Davis, Gawron, Larson, Shepherd, Spataro, Warmington, Carter
Nays: None
CITY OF MUSKEGO~
By ~Q.
Gail A. Kundinger,Clerk
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CERTIFICATE
This resolution was adopted at a meeting of the City Commission, held on September 28,
2004. 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.
Typical Monthly Water Bill
Ranked from Lowest (1) to Highest (57)
Residential Customers - 15,000 Gallons Usage Per Month
(Bold Type Indicates Local Area Communities)
Water
Community Bill Rank
Allen Park 31.84 36
Ann Arbor 35.46 42
Battle Creek 26.00 21
Ba Cit 37.60 47
Bloomfield Township 37.50 46
Burton 44.40 55
Canton 30.00 28
Chesterfield Township 22.67 9
Clinton Township 24.60 16
Dearborn 23.52 12
Detroit 24.82 18
East Lansing 39.05 49
Eastpointe 29.80 27
Farmington Hills 36.55 44
Flint 53.78 60
Fruitport Township 37.00 45
Garden City 34.09 39
Georgetown Township 17.50 3
Grand Blanc Township 43.40 54
Grand Haven 22.35 8
Grand Rapids 34.79 40
Holland 18.95 4
Holland Township 25.25 20
Independence Township 24.33 15
Jackson 40.55 51
Kalamazoo 21.42 6
Kentwood 40.84 53
Lansing 38.28 48
Livonia 30.38 29
Macomb Township 24.70 17
Midland 24.00 14
Montague 30.89 33
Muskegon (Proposed Rate Effective 1/1/05) 28.00 24
Muskegon (Rate Effective 1/1/04) 21.80 7
Muskegon Heights 22.79 10
Muskegon Township 46.00 57
North Muskegon 51.33 59
Norton Shores 30.72 31
Novi 40.41 50
Oak Park 36.17 43
Plymouth Township 33.10 38
Port Huron 23.21 11
Rochester Hills 40.65 52
Roosevelt Park 48.06 58
Royal Oak 27.00 22
Sa inaw 12.95 1
Saginaw Township 31.21 34
Shelby Township 44.55 56
Southfield 31.92 37
Southgate 30.60 30
Sterling Heights 19.03 5
Ta lor 23.66 13
Tro 30.80 32
Walker 35.43 41
Warren 27.90 23
Waterford Township 13.33 2
Westland 31.35 35
Whitehall 28.35 26
Wyoming 25.07 19
Ypsilanti Township 28.22 25
Average $31.17
Median $30.66
Note: Assumes 15,000 gallons (or 1,000 cubic feet) monthly usage and a 5/8" (or nearest equivalent) meter size.
Source: April 2003 Michigan Water/Wastewater Rate Survey conducted by
Black & Veatch Corporation, Management Consulting Division and
supplemented by local area survey as of August 2004.
Table 11
Projected Water Rate Calculations
CITY: 2004 2005
Commodity Charge Per 100 cubic Feet=
(Expenses Allocated to All
Customers/Total Equivalent Billable
Flow) x 1.00 1.09 1.40
MUSKEGON COUNTY NORTHSIDE:
1,;ommodity Charge Per 100 Cubic Feet =
(Expenses Allocated to All
Customers/Total Equivalent Billable
Flow) x 1.25 1.36 1.75
ROOSEVELT PARK:
vommodity Charge Per 100 Cubic Feet=
(Expenses Allocated to All
Customers/Total Equivalent Billable
Flow) x 1.35 1.47 1.89
NORTH MUSKEGON:
vommodity Charge Per 100 Cuo1c Feet=
(Expenses Allocated to All
Customers/Total Equivalent Billable
Flow) x 1.35 1.47 1.89
MUSKEGON TOWNSHIP:
Base Commodity Charge Per ·1uu 1,;ubic
Feet= (Expenses Allocated to All
Customers/Total Equivalent Billable
Flow) x 1.35 1.47 1.89
NORTON SHORES:
vommodity Charge Per 100 1,;ubic Feet=
(Expenses Allocated to All
Customers/Total Equivalent Billable
Flow)x 2.00 2.18 2.80
MISC. OUTSIDE:
Commodity Charge Per 100 Cuo1c Feet=
(Expenses Allocated to All
Customers/Total Equivalent Billable
Flow) x 1.50 1.64 2.10
0482.034 Muskegon Water Rate Study 9/22/2004 10:41 AM
Table 12
Water System Revenues
2000 2001 2002 I 2003 I
i 2004 2004
591 WATER FUND (Actual) (Actual) (Actual) i (Actual) (Budget) (RevEst) 2005 2006 2007
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Revenues i
Special Assessments - - - - -. - - - -
EDA Grant Seaway Ind Park - - - - - - - - -
State Grant Shoreline Drive - - - - i - - - - -
State Shared Revenue - i - - '
- - - - . - -
Charges: City (2000, 2001 i
included all customers; 2002 Rev
Est, 2003 Budget included all I
except Muskegon Twp) 3,531,540 3,980,059 4,084,612 3,876,432 3,031,197, 3,031,197 3,932,214 3,971,536 ' 4,011,251
Charges: Muskegon County
Northside i 243,748 243,748 319,333 325,719 332,234
Charges: Roosevelt Park 350,970 350,970 455,295 . 459,848 ! 464,446
Charges: North Muskegon i
466,123 466,123 604,677 610,724 616,831
Charges: Muskegon Township -' - - - 472,700 472,700 607,137 607,137 607,137
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Muskegon Town ship Contract
Operations Income - - - - 200,000 200,000 200,000 , 200,000 200,000
Charges: Norton Shores 8,947' 8,947 11,606 11,723 11,s4if
Charges: Misc. Outside - - - - 1,465 1,465 1,901 1,920 1,939
Hydrant Rental - Muskegon Twp i
- - - - i
- - - - -
Project Reimbursements - - - - - 800,000 300,000 , - -
Interest Income• 320,696 230,864 84,467 51,889 51,889 51,889 51,889 51,889 51,889
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Operating Transfers In - 454,812 - - - - - - -
Other (NEW BOND ISSUANCE) 84,101 52,184 - 6!0,425 I 10,700,000 11,000,000 ' 2,900,000 - -
Subtotal 3,936,337 4,717,919 4,169,079 4,598,746 1
15,527,039 16,627,039 9,384,051 6,240,495 6,297,567
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Expenditures 4,047,743 5,629,540 5,050,939 5,365,942 17,219,705 I 18,104,349 10,040,711 6,046,181 6,138,196
Available Cash Balance, Beginning I
of Year** 6,094,347 ' 5,982,941 5,071,320 4,189,460 3,422,264 3,422,264 2,444,954 1,788,295 1,982,609
Transfer from Cash Balance •• !
111,406 911,621 881,860 767,196 1 1,692,666 977,310 ! 656,660 ! (194,314) (159,371)
Available Cash Balan"i:e, End of ~
Year 5,982,941 5,071,320 4,189,460 3,422,264 1,729,598 2,444,954 1,788,295 1,982,609 2,141,979
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•• Amount for 2004 - 2007: 51,889 l I '
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Muskegon Water Rate Study
0482.034 9/20/2004 1:27 PM
To: Mayor and City Commission
From: Commissioner Clara Shepherd
Date: September 28, 2004
RE: Travel Assistance to NLC Congress of Cities Conference
I am requesting assistance with costs associated with attendance at the NLC Conference
held in Indianapolis, Indiana from November 30 through December 4'\ 2004. I serve on
the NLC Community and Economic Policy Committee. This conference will deal with
CDBG Funding and the HOME program and land use.
Cost for the registration is $415.00 and hotel costs will be approximately $450. Ifmy
fellow commissioners would please authorize city payment for the registration and half of
the hotel, I will be picking up costs associated with travel, food, and half of the hotel.
I have spent much of my own money to travel for the benefit of the city at other
conferences and have brought back material that is helpful to our city. I also have paid
all expenses for travel to meetings for Michigan Municipal League Board, representing
our city.
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