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CITY OF MUSKEGON
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE
Minutes
Monday, November 29, 2023
5:30 pm
Present: Commissioners St. Clair, Johnson, Gorman, Geiman, and Emory.
Absent: Commissioner Hood and Ramsey.
Approval of Minutes
Commissioner St. Clair moved, Commissioner Emory seconded, to approve the minutes of
August 23, 2023.
MOTION CARRIED.
Legislative Update - Pete Wills
Pete Wills reviewed several State policy issues including House Bill 4861 that would allow the
County to sell 97 E. Apple to Kids Food Basket and House Bill 5074 that would allow the LDF A
to retroactively approve school tax revenue captures for a period of five years for certified
technology parks - known as SmartZones.
Fishbeck is doing a study on the Greenhouse gas footprint.
The Mayor asked about House Bill 5088-93 that would create a water rate affordability program;
shutoff protection act for low-income residents.
Pete also indicated the grants that were issued for $1.6 million were going well overall.
Water Fund Presentation and Discussion-Dan VanderHeide
Dan VanderHeide gave a water fund presentation. He explained the water fund is in need of a
10% increase in user fees beginning in February 2024 and again in Fiscal years 25 and 26/27.
Several projects have been postponed due to funding. Roof repairs to the Water Filtration Plant
must happen this year due to the poor condition.
Charter Park Discussion - Commissioner Emory
Commissioner Emory requested the City Commission consider adding Pere Marquette Park Gas
Company lot 733 and OSR to the charter parks.
Adjourn at 7:21 pm.
Ann Marie Meisch, MMC
City Clerk
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