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CITY OF
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Agenda Item Review Form
Muskegon City Commission
Commission Meeting Date: January 27, 2026 Title: Issuance of a Commercial Facilities
Exemption Certificate - 1937 Lakeshore Dr,
Lakeside Development Properties, LLC
Submitted by: Isabela Gonzalez, Development Department: Economic Development
Analyst
Brief Summary:
Pursuant to Public Act 255 of 1978, as amended, Lakeside Development Properties, LLC has
requested the issuance of a Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate. The certificate will freeze
the taxable value of the building and exempt new real property investment from local taxes.
Detailed Summary & Background:
Lakeside Development Properties, LLC plans to rehabilitate the 17,586 sq ft former Harbor Theater into
a mixed-use develooment, beginning in April 2026. This project represents a $3,665,733 investment
and is expected to hos} commercial/office suites on the first floor, followed by two floors of multiple
condominiums ranging from 1-3 bedrooms and 1-2 baths.
A public hearing for the establishment of the Commercial Redevelopment District is scheduled for
January 27th 2026.
The internal tax committee has reviewed the application and, based on its findings and calculations,
recommends approval of the attached resolution for a term of eight (8) years for real property. The
applicant has submitted all required documentation.
Goal/Action Item:
2027 Goal 2: Economic Development Housing and Business
Is this a repeat item?:
Explain what change has been made fo justify bringing it back to Commission:
Amount Requested: Budgeted Item:
N/A Yes No N/A a
Fund(s) or Account(s): Budget Amendment Needed:
N/A Yes No N/A ||
Recommended Motion:
| move to close the public hearing and approve the issuance of a Commercial Facilities Exemption
Certificate for Lakeside Development Properties, LLC and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign
the attached resolution.
Approvals: Name the Policy/Ordinance Followed:
Public Act 255 of 1978, as amended
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4757 (Rev, 12-20) STATE USE ONLY
Application Maymber Dale Receved LUCI Code
MEVEWVED
Application for Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate ;
issued under authority of Public Act 255 of 1978, as amended. DEC 1 8 2025
Read the instructions page before completing the application. This application must be filed after a Commercial Redevelopment District is
" established, The original application and required documents are filed with the clerk of the Lacal Governmental Unit (LGU). CITY OF MUSKEGON
PART 1: OWNER / APPLICANT INFORMATION (applicant must complete all fields)
Applicant (Company) Name NAICS or SIC Cade
Lakeside Development Properties, LLC
Facility's Street Address Cily State ZIP Code
1937 Lakeshore Drive Muskegon MI 49444
Name of City, Township of Village (laxing authority) Counly School District Where Facility is Located
Muskegon
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Dale of Rehabilitation Commencement (mmidd/yyyy) * Planned Date of Rehabilitation Completion (mmidd/yyyy)
tales |, O4 *aq/01/2026 12/31/2026
Estimated Cost of Rehabtililation Number of Years Exemption Requested (1-12)
$3,665,733 12
Expected Project Outcomes (check all that apply) .
Increase Commercial Activity Retain Employment Revitalize Urban Areas
Create Employment Prevent Loss of Employment Increase Number of Residents in Facility's Community
No. of perm, jobs to be created due to facility's rehab, | No. of perm, Jobs to be retalned due to facility's tehab,| Number of construction Jobs to be created during rehabilitation
TBD TBD TBD
Each year, the State Treasurer may approve 25 additional reductions of half the state education tax for a period not to exceed six years.
Check this box if you wish to be considered for this exclusion.
PART 2: APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
Prepare and attach the following items:
General description of the facility (year built, original use, most recent use, Descriptive fist of the fixed building equipment that will be a part of the facility
number of stories, squate foolage)
General description of the facility's proposed use Time schedule for undenaking and completing the facility's restoration,
teplacement or construction
General description of the nature and extent of the resloralion, replacement, or Statement of the economic advantages expected fram receiving the
construction fo be undertaken exemption
Legal description of the facility
PART 3: APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
Name of Authorized Company Officer (no authorized agents) Telephone Number
Joseph W. Bourdon (231) 780-1200
Fax Number E-mail Address
(231) 780-0211 randers@randers.com
Mailing Address City State ZIP Code
3597 Henry Street Suite 200 Muskegon Mi 49441
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the information contained herein and in the attachments is truly descriplive of the property for which this
application is being submitted. Further, | am familiar with the provisions of Public Act 255 of 1978, as amended, and to the best of my knowledge the
company has complied or will be able to cornply with all of the requirements thereof which are prerequisite to the approval of the application by the local
governmental unit and the issuance of a Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate by the State Tax Commission,
| further certify that this application relates to a program, when completed, will constitute a facilily, as defined by Public Act 255 of 1978, as amended.
Signature of Authorized Company Officer (no authorized agents) Title Date
Qeauph U) Bender Co-Owner, Managing Member 12/18/2025
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PART 4: LGU ASSESSOR CERTIFICATION
Provide the Taxable Value and State Equalized Value of the Commercial Property,
Taxable Value (excluding land) State Equalized Value (SEV) (excluding fand)
Building 23203 LG 0400
The property to be covered by this exemption may not be included on any other specific lax roll while receiving he Commercial Facilities Exemption, For example, property
on the Eligible Tax Reverted Properly (Land Bank) specific {ax roll cannot be granted a Commercial Facilities Exemption that would also put the same property on the
Commercial Facililies specific lax roll,
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By checking this box I certify thal, if approved, the praperty to be covered by this exemption will be on the Commercial Facililies Exemption specific tax roll and
not on any other specific tax roll
Name of Assessor (first and last name) . Telephone Number ,
Donna VawdyeVeves
Fax Number
231-252 (S0
E-mail Address
23; 224 (124 VandervresdopmsKeaoncoumy nel
Mailing Address Cily State ZIP Code
173 & Appl Ave Ste 20! Muskegon AX | age
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the information contained in Part 4 of this application is complete and accurate.
Assessor's Signature Date
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PART 5: LGU ACTION / CERTIFICATION (LGU Clerk must complete Part 5)
Action Taken By LGU:
[| Exemption approved for years, ending December 30, (nol lo exceed 12 years)
| Exemption Denied
Date District Established (altach resolution fordistrict) | Local Unit Classification Identification (LUC]) Code =| School Code
Name of Clerk (first and last name) ; Telephone Number
Aan Marie
Fax Number
Meiscbi (231) 724-E721
E-mailAddress ; ,
(231) 724- WIE ann.meéssch
@ shore ne City Cor
Mailing Address City Stale ZIP Code
933 Terrace Jiuskegon 777 | VIG IO
LGU Contact Person for Additional Information LGU Conlact Person Telephone Number Fax Number
| certify thal, to the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this application and attachments is complete and accurate.
INS Qa avo.) iy VW. )E~ oe
Clerk's\Signature . Date
If you have questions, need additional information or sample documents, call 517-335-7491 or visit
www.michigan.gov/property taxexemptions.
Resolution No. 2026-06(B)
MUSKEGON CITY COMMISSION
RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF A COMMERICAL
FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE
Lakeside Development Properties, LLC
WHEREAS, the City of Muskegon legally established the Commercial Redevelopment
District 2026-06(A) on January 27, 2026, after a public hearing held on January 27, 2026;
and
WHEREAS, the state equalized value of the property proposed to be exempt plus the
ageregate state equalized value of property previously exempt and currently in force
under Public Act 255 of 1978 and under Public Act 198 of 1974 (IFT's) does not exceed
5% of the total state equalized value of the City of Muskegon; and
WHEREAS, the application was approved at a public hearing as provided by section 6(2)
of Public Act 255 of 1978 on January 27, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Lakeside Development Properties, LLC is not delinquent in any taxes
related to the facility; and
WHEREAS, the application is for commercial property as defined in section 3(3) of
Public Act 255 of 1978; and
WHEREAS, the applicant Lakeside Development Properties, LLC has provided answers
to all required questions under Section 6(1) of PA 255 of 1978 to the City of Muskegon;
and.
WHEREAS, the City of Muskegon requires that the construction, restoration or
replacement of the facility shall be completed by January 31, 2027; and
WHEREAS, the Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate is granted for a period of
eight (8) years and no extension will be allowed; and
WHEREAS, the commencement of the construction, restoration or replacement of the
facility did not occur more than 45 days prior to the filing of the application for
exemption; and
WHEREAS, the commencement of the construction, restoration or replacement of the
facility did not occur prior to the establishment of the Commercial Redevelopment
District; and
WHEREAS, the application relates to a construction, restoration or replacement program
which when completed constitutes a new, replacement or restored facility within the
meaning of Public Act 255 of 1978 and that is situated within a Commercial
Redevelopment District established under Public Act 255 of 1978; and
WHEREAS, completion of the facility is calculated to, and will at the time of issuance of
the certificate, have the reasonable likelihood to, increase commercial activity, create
employment and retain employment in which the facility is situated; and
WHEREAS, the restoration includes improvements aggregating 10% or more of the true
cash value of the property at commencement of the restoration as provided by section
4(6) of Public Act 255 of 1978.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of
Muskegon
Be and hereby is granted a Commercial Facilities Exemption for the real property,
excluding land, located in Commercial Redevelopment District 2026-06(A) at 1937
Lakeshore Dr. for a period of eight (8) years, beginning December 31, 2026, and ending
December 31, 2034 pursuant to the provisions of PA 255 of 1978, as amended.
Adopted this 27th Day of January, 2026.
AYES: German, Jackson, Kochin, St.Clair, Johnson, and Kilgo
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Keener Ne Nedr ae ~
BY:
Ken Johpson, Mayor
ATTEST: Qe
Ann Meisch, Clerk
CERTIFICATION
I hereby 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 January 27, 2026.
ee as Ann Meisch, Clerk
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