View the PDF version Google Docs PDF Viewer
2003- 61 (g)
KEGON
CONSENT AGREEMENT POLICY
In an effort to expedite routine consent agreements in cases where the agreement does not
atrive at the time appropriate for commission approval the following policy is
implemented. This will allow the property owner to begin repairs and not have a wait of
an additional two weeks when the matter is a routine and customary consent agreement.
It is intended that this policy is a guideline allowing for discretion by the Director of
Inspections, City Manager, and City Attorney in approving said agreement.
The following guidelines are to be met prior to granting approval without commission
action:
1. There is a specific date by which the property owner and/or the contractors must
pull all necessary permits. This date is between 10-14 working days of the
documents approval with a specific date listed; i.e. “on or before July 1, 2003 at
5:00 PM”.
2. A specific date where all work must be completed, inspected, and approved. This
date is arrived at after a review of the deficiencies, the amount of work required,
and the difficulty of repairs. Other factors may include consideration of past
scheduling problems and/or discussions held with the property owner. It is
intended that the time given is adequate to complete the requirements, but not
allow the repairs to linger without resolution.
3. The property owner is required to escrow $5,000.00 with the City of Muskegon.
This money is to be used for demolition if the consent agreement terms are not
met.
4. That all fees, fines, taxes, and other charges owed to the City of Muskegon are
paid on or before the “permit date” and prior to issuance of the permit.
5. That this agreement is the final order of the court for this case.
6. If the basic terms listed above are met the City Commission authorizes the City
Manager and the Director of Inspections with assistance from the City Attorney to
enter into the agreement.
7. Any consent agreements approved in this manner will be presented to the
commission at their next meeting as part of the city manager’s report.
8. Deviations from the basic format or staff concerns will result in the consent
agreement being placed on the closed session agenda at the next regularly
scheduled meeting of the Muskegon City Commission.
Adopted: August 12, 2003
Last Update: New policy| Re eet Commi or staff.
\
Approved By: = ee
Stephen J\Walminsyon, Meyer
aseOK necagen
Gail A. Kundinger, City Clerk Oo
Sign up for City of Muskegon Emails