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CITY OF
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Agenda Item Review Form
Muskegon City Commission
Commission Meeting Date: April 8, 2025 Title: Brownfield Plan Amendment- 221 W.
Webster Ave., 1040 2nd St., 221 West Webster,
LLC
Submitted by: Contessa Alexander, Development | Department: Economic Development
Analyst
Brief Summary:
221 West Webster, LLC is requesting consideration of their brownfield plan amendment for the
redevelopment project located at 221 West Webster Avenue and 1040 2nd Street.
Detailed Summary & Background:
The City of Muskegon Brownfield Redevelopment Authority has received a request from 22] West
Webster, LLC for approval of a Brownfield Plan Amendment under Act 381. The proposed
amendment involves the completed redevelopment of the former Huntington Bank building, known
as Core Plaza, located at 22] West Webster Avenue & 1040 2nd Street, Muskegon, MI 49440,
The redevelopment, initiated in 2021 and completed in 2025, successfully transformed the building
into a multi-suite commercial structure featuring a restaurant, boutique retail spaces, and office
space. The completed project consists of 42,888 sq ft of restored commercial space with an
estimated 45 jobs created. Approval of the Act 381 Brownfield Plan Amendment to include the
eligible property located at 221 West Webster Avenue & 1040 2nd Street within the City’s existing
Brownfield Plan. This amendment permits the use of tax increment financing (TIF) to reimburse the
developer for eligible activities totaling $838,500. The estimated administrative cost to the Authority is
$105,018, and the Local Brownfield Revolving Fund capture is estimated at $306,814.
Goal/Focus Area/Action Item Addressed:
Key Focus Areas:
Progress foward completion of ongoing economic development projects
Goal/Action Item:
2027 Goal 2: Economic Development Housing and Business
Amount Requested: Budgeted Item:
N/A Yes No N/A a
Fund(s) or Account(s): Budget Amendment Needed:
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Recommended Motion:
| move to close the public hearing and approve the Brownfield Plan Amendment for 221 West
Webster, LLC and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk fo sign.
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RESOLUTION APPROVING BROWNFIELD PLAN AMENDMENT
221 West Webster, LLC (221 West Webster Avenue, 1040 2" Street)
County of Muskegon, Michigan
2025-April-8
Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Muskegon, County of
Muskegon, Michigan (the "City"), held in the City Commission Chambers on the 8th day of April,
2025 at 5:30 p.m., prevailing Eastern Time.
PRESENT: Mayor Johnson, Vice Mayor St.Clair, Commissioners Kilgo, German, Gorman,
and Kochin
ABSENT: Commissioner Keener
The following preamble and resolution were offered by Commissioner German and
supported by Commissioner Kochin.
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of Act 381, Public Acts of Michigan, 1996,
as amended ("Act 381"), the City of Muskegon Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (the
“Authority") has prepared and approved a Brownfield Plan Amendment; and
WHEREAS, a Development and Reimbursement Agreement (the "DRA") has been entered into
by and among the Authority, the City, and the Developer, outlining the terms and conditions for the
reimbursement of eligible activities using Brownfield Tax Increment Financing (TIF) revenue; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has forwarded the Brownfield Pian Amendment, to the City
Commission requesting its approval of the Brownfield Plan Amendment; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BEIT RESOLVED THAT:
1. That the Brownfield Plan constitutes a public purpose under Act 381.
2. That the Brownfield Plan meets all the requirements of Section 13(1) of Act 381.
3. That the proposed method of financing the costs of the eligible activities, as identified
in the Brownfield Plan and defined in Act 381, is feasible and the Authority has the
authority to arrange the financing.
4. That the costs of the eligible activities proposed in the Brownfield Plan are
reasonable and necessary to carry out the purposes of Act 387.
5. That the amount of captured taxable value estimated to result from the adoption of the
Brownfield Plan is reasonable.
6. Thatthe Brownfield Plan Amendment is approved and is effective immediately.
That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith shall be and the same are
hereby rescinded.
Be it Further Resolved that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute all
documents necessary or appropriate to implement the provisions of the Brownfield Plan.
AYES: Kilgo, German, Gorman, Kochin, St.Clair, and Johnson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Keener
RESOLUTION DECLARED APPROVED.
QQ. aRAnn Meisch, City Clerk
:
“Ken Johnsoh, Mayor
| hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a resolution adopted by the
City Commission of the City of Muskegon, County of Muskegon, State of Michigan, at a regular
meeting held on April 8, 2025, and that said meeting was conducted and public notice of said meeting
was given pursuant to and in full compliance with the Open Meetings Act,being Act 267, Public Acts
of Michigan, 1976, as amended, and that the minutes of said meetingwere kept and will be or have
been made available as required by said Act.
Qn aeik
Ann Meisch, City Clerk
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