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Agenda Item Review Form
Muskegon City Commission
Commission Meeting Date: July 9, 2024 Title: Establishment of a Commercial
Redevelopment District - 280 W. Muskegon Ave.
Submitted by: Jocelyn Hines, Development Department: Economic Development
Analyst
Brief Summary:
Pursuant to Public Act 255 of 1978, as amended, West Haven 280 LLC has requested the
establishment of a Commercial Redevelopment District. The creation of the district will allow the
building owner to apply for a Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate, which will freeze the
taxable value of the building and exempt the new real property investment from local taxes.
Detailed Summary & Background:
West Haven 280 LLC is requesting the establishment of adCommercial Redevelopment
District. This district must be approved in order to apply for a Commercial Facilities Exemption
Certificate.
West Haven 280 LLC are the owners and operators of 280 W. Muskegon Ave. This facility will
house many commercial businesses, such as Broadway Bootcamp and Little Miss Green
Thumb.
Goal/Focus Area/Action Item Addressed:
Key Focus Areas:
Progress toward completion of ongoing economic development projects
Goal/Action litem:
2027 Goal 2: Economic Development Housing and Business
Amount Requested: Budgeted lfem:
n/a Yes No N/A |X
Fund(s) or Accouni(s): Budget Amendment Needed:
n/a Yes No N/A |X
Recommended Motion:
| move to close the public hearing and approve the attached resolution establishing a Commercial
Redevelopment District for 280 W. Muskegon Ave.
Approvals: Guest(s) Invited / Presenting:
Immediate Division X
Yes
Resolution No. 2024-66(A)
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMERCIAL
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
280 W Muskegon Ave
WHEREAS, pursuant to PA 255 of 1978, the City of Muskegon has the authority to
establish “Commercial Redevelopment Districts” within the City of Muskegon at request
of a commercial business enterprise or on its own initiative; and
WHEREAS, West Haven 280 LLC has filed a written request with the clerk of the City
of Muskegon requesting the establishment of the Commercial Redevelopment District for
an area in the vicinity of 280 W. Muskegon Ave located in the City of Muskegon
hereinafter described; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Muskegon determined that the district
meets the requirements set forth in section 5 of PA 255 of 1978; and
WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to all owners of real property
located within the proposed district as required by section 5(3) of PA 255 of 1978; and
WHEREAS, on July 9, 2024 a public hearing was held and all residents and taxpayers of
the City of Muskegon were afforded an opportunity to be heard thereon; and
WHEREAS, the City of Muskegon deems it to be in the public interest of the City of
Muskegon to establish the Commercial Redevelopment District as proposed,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of
Muskegon that the following described parcel(s) of land situated in the City of
Muskegon, County of Muskegon, and State of Michigan, to wit:
REVISED PLAT OF 1903 LOT 7 & W 26 FT LOT 8 BLK 334
Adopted this 9" Day of July 2024
AYES: German, Gorman, Kochin, St.Clair, Johnson, and Kilgo
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Keener GS Ora
, BY: ?
‘Ken Johnson, Mayor
ATTEST:\ SS Sve
~ Ann Meisch, Clerk
CERTIFICATION
Thereby certify that the foregoing constitutes a true and complete copy of a resolution
adopted by the Muskegon City Commission of the City of Muskegon, County of
Muskegon, Michigan at a regular meeting held on July 9, 2024.
SinAnntelh
Meisch, Clerk
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