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CITY OF
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Agenda Item Review Form
Muskegon City Commission
Commission Meeting Date: July 8, 2025 Title: Purchase of Tax Auction Properties
Submitted by: Samantha Pulos, Code Department: Planning
Coordinator
Brief Summary:
Purchase of vacant lots and one house from the County Treasurer.
Detailed Summary & Background:
Prior to the August Ist, 2025 Tax Auction, the City has the opportunity to express interest in vacant
land and houses to the County Treasurer. There is 1 address (1764 Manz) with a home on it, that will
be developed by the CNS Department with HOME funds and sold to buyers at or below the 80% AMI.
There are 5 vacant lots (872 E Forest, 1642 Dyson, 181 Irwin, 1500 Park, and 771 McLaughlin) that will
be used to help further infill housing goals. All properties purchased will be for public purposes. Three
properties were removed from the original list of properties (240 Mason, 436 Catawba, and 159 W
Larch). These properties’ cost was originally $11,355.87. Notice was given today {7/8/25} that an Intent
to Claim was filed with the County Treasurer's office by previous owners, raising the total cost of these
three addresses to $166,800. When an Intent to Claim is filed, the minimum purchase amount is
changed to fair market value, or double the SEV. ae
Goal/Focus Area/Action Item Addressed:
Key Focus Areas:
Goal/Focus Area/Action Item Addressed:
Create an environment that effectively attracts new residents and retains existing residents by
filling existing employment gaps, attracting new and diverse businesses To the city, and
expanding access to a variety of high-quality housing options in Muskegon. Diverse housing
Types.
Goal/Action Item:
2027 Goal 2: Economic Development Housing and Business
Amount Requested: Budgeted ltem:
$22,391.23 Yes x | No N/A
Fund(s) or Accouni(s): Budget Amendment Needed:
Recommended Motion:
Authorize the Code Coordinator to proceed with the purchase of the addresses in the attached
letter of intent from the Muskegon County Treasurer Tax Auction, 8/1/2025,
Approvals: Guest(s) Invited / Presenting:
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CITY OF
MUSKEGON
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
July 8, 2025
MUSKEGON COUNTY TREASURER
TONY MOULATSIOTIS
173 E APPLE AVE, STE 104
MUSKEGON, MI 49442
Re: LETTER OF INTENT/PRIOR TO THE TAX AUCTION: AUGUST 2025
County Treasurer,
We would like to express our intent to acquire the following properties through the August 1st,
2025 Tax Auction of the Muskegon County Treasurer. Our intended uses are for a public purpose.
Please see the addresses, parcel numbers, and cost below:
PARCEL # ADDRESS AMOUNT
24-205-085-0003-00 771 MCLAUGHLIN AVE $5,750.38
24-185-119-0003-00 1764 MANZ ST 4,230.62
24-285-001-0003-00 872 E FOREST AVE $5,058.53
24-185-101-0007-00 1642 DYSON ST $5,681.40
24-205-273-0002-00 181 IRWIN AVE $687.52
24-205-418-0001-00 1500 PARK ST $982.78
Total= $22,391.23
Sincerely,
Samantha Pulos
Code Coordinator
Planning Department
City of Muskegon
(231) 724-6963
sam.pulos@shorelinecity.com
231.724.6705 | St,Muskegon, MI 49440-1397
933 Terrace | www.shorelinecity.com
NOTICE TO MUSKEGON COUNTY TREASURER, TONY MOULATSIOTIS,
THE FORECLOSING GOVERNMENTAL UNIT, OF ELECTION TO
PURCHASE FORECLOSED PROPERTY
The City of Muskegon hereby notifies Tony Moulatsiotis, Muskegon
County Treasurer and Muskegon County Foreclosing Governmental Unit, that it intends to
purchase real property located in the City described as:
Parcel # Various - See Attachment
Property Address:
Legal Description:
(You may attach printout from assessment roll in lieu of typing in legal
description here)
Please check the appropriate box and fill in the corresponding information.
One or more claimants have filed a notice of intent to claim
remaining proceeds under MCL 211.78t.
e The minimum bid for the property is $
e The fair market value of the property is $
e The purchase price is $° , which is the greater of the
minimum bid or the fair market value of the property.
No claimants have filed a notice of intent to claim remaining
proceeds under MCL 211.78t.
¢ The purchase price is $ 22,391.23, which reflects the minimum
bid for the property.
The City agrees to pay a fee in the amount of $30.00 to cover the cost of recording the
deed transferring the property.
The City agrees to notify the Foreclosing Governmental Unit (Muskegon County
Treasure) at least seven days before the event if it ever sells or transfers to a third party all
or any part of the property.
Upon the request of the Foreclosing Governmental Unit, the City shall provide without cost
to the Foreclosing Governmental unit information regarding any subsequent sale or transfer
of the property. The information shall be provided within seven days of receipt of the
request.
The election by the City is made subject to any prior right of election vested in the State of
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Michigan.
The City understands that neither Muskegon County or Tony Moulatsiotis, either
individually and/or as Muskegon County Treasurer and/or as the Foreclosing
Governmental Unit, makes any warranty of any kind as to the title transferred to the City
and will not indemnify, defend, save nor hold harmless the City from any or all claims,
liabilities, damages, losses, suits, fines, penalties, demands or expenses, including costs of
suit and attorney fees, incurred by the City because of or related to its election to purchase
the property, including any claims arising from or related to claims for remaining or surplus
proceeds.
The City agrees to indemnify, defend, save and hold harmless Muskegon County and Tony
Moulatsiotis, individually and/or as Muskegon County Treasurer and/or as Foreclosing
Governmental Unit, from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, suits, fines,
penalties, demands and expenses, including costs of suit and attorney fees, which:
Muskegon County and/or Tony Moulatsiotis, individually and/or as Muskegon County
Treasurer and/or as Foreclosing Governmental Unit incurred because of or related to the
election of the City to purchase the property, including any claims arising from or related
to claims for remaining or surplus proceeds.
City of Muskegon
Name of Local Unit
Date: 7/9/25 J onathan Seyferth
Cot
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CONvisor Signature
Date: 7/9/25 Meisch
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Clerk Name
Clerk Signature
86083:00081 :7115594-1
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Attachment
Legal Description: CITY OF MUSKEGON REVISED PLAT 1903 LOT 3 BLK 85
Address: 771 MCLAUGHLIN AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442
Parcel #: 61- 24-205-085-0003-00
Price: $5,750.38
Legal Description: CITY OF MUSKEGON CASTENHOLZ SUB DIV OF BLKS 100 101 &
103 TO 120 INCL LOT 3 BLK 119
Address: 1764 MANZ ST, MUSKEGON, MI 49442
Parcel #: 61- 24-185-119-0003-00
Price: $4,230.62
Legal Description: CITY OF MUSKEGON EMERSONS ADDITION LOT 3 BLK 1
Address 872 E FOREST AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442
Parcel #: 61- 24-285-001-0003-00
Price: $5,058.53
Legal Description: CITY OF MUSKEGON CASTENHOLZ SUB DIV OF BLKS 100 101 &
103 TO 120 INCL S 30 FT LOT 7 BLK 101
Address: 1642 DYSON ST, MUSKEGON, MI 49442
Parcel #: 61- 24-185-101-0007-00
Price: $5,681.40
Legal Description: CITY OF MUSKEGON REVISED PLAT OF 1903 W 53 FT LOT 2
BLK 273
Address: 181 IRWIN AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442
Parcel #: 61- 24-205-273-0002-00
Price: $687.52
Legal Description: CITY OF MUSKEGON REVISED PLAT OF 1903 LOT 1 BLK 418
Address: 1500 PARK ST, MUSKEGON, MI 49441
Parcel #: 61- 24-205-418-0001-00
Price: $982.78
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