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Annual Report
JAN UARY 2 0 2 5 - DECEMBER 2 0 25
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Charter Amendment
U P DAT E
In the November 4, 2025, General
Election, voters approved an
amendment to the Muskegon City
Charter establishing a 12-year
term limit for members of the City
Commission. The amendment limits
service on the Commission to no
more than 12 years total. As the
city implements our new term limit
requirements, we’re balancing that
with the state’s Home Rule City Act,
specifically section 117.5 (1)(d). It
states that the term of any public P R O U D TO B E YO U R
official shall not be shortened or
extended beyond the period for 2026 City Commissioners
which they were elected, if the Following the November 4, 2025 Election (Terms Effective January 2026)
office is held for a fixed term. This
impacted two members of the City Ken Johnson
Commission, Mayor Johnson and Mayor
Commissioner German, who are Current term expires 12/31/2029
serving their final terms. Both will Email: ken.johnson@shorelinecity.com
have served more than 12 years at
the end of those final terms.
Destinee Keener
Vice Mayor, Ward 3 Commissioner
Current term expires 12/31/2027
Email: destinee.keener@shorelinecity.com
Kiley Jackson
At-Large Commissioner
Current term expires 12/31/2029
Email: kiley.jackson@shorelinecity.com
Lakeshore Art Festival 2025
Rebecca St Clair
At-Large Commissioner
Current term expires 12/31/2029
T HAN K YO U Email: rebecca.stclair@shorelinecity.com
Rachel Gorman
The City of Muskegon Jay Kilgo
thanked At-Large Ward 1 Commissioner
Commissioner Rachel Gorman Current term expires 12/31/2027
for her dedicated service from Email: jay.kilgo@shorelinecity.com
January 2022 through December
31, 2025. During her term, she
championed housing, waterfront Willie German, Jr
access, economic vitality, and Ward 2 Commissioner
community engagement, while Current term expires 12/31/2027
elevating Muskegon’s voice Email: willie.german@shorelinecity.com
through regional leadership and
national recognition. Her thoughtful
leadership and commitment to the Katrina Kochin
community leave a lasting impact Ward 4 Commissioner
on the city. Current term expires 12/31/2027
Email: katrina.kochin@shorelinecity.com
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City Leadership
MANAG E R ’ S O F F I CE PU B L I C SAF E TY D IVI S I O N
Jonathan Seyferth City Manager Timothy Kozal Director of Public Safety
LeighAnn Mikesell Deputy City Manager Andrew Rush Patrol Captain
Peter Wills Director of Government Relations & Strategic Operations Jay Paulson Deputy Fire Chief
Deborah Santiago-Sweet Community Engagement Manager
Ron Johnston Chief Building Official
Melissa Clark Human Resources
Scott Zonnebelt Administrative Captain
Tim Bahorski Investigations Captain
D EVE L O P M E N T S E RVI CES D IVI S I O N
Jake Eckholm Director of Development Services
PU B L I C W O R KS D IVI S I O N
Mike Franzak Planning Director
Dan VanderHeide Director of Public Works
Sharonda Carson Community & Neighborhood Services Director
Todd Myers Deputy Director of Public Works
Kyle Karczewski Parks & Recreation Director
F I NAN CE & AD M I N I ST RAT I O N D IVI S I O N Joe Buthker Public Works Superintendent
Ken Grant Director of Finance & Administration Jacqui Erny Financial & Administrative Services Superintendent
Jessica Rabe Assistant Finance Director Josh Parmer Water Plant Superintendent
Ann Meisch City Clerk
Dwana Thompson EEO & Employee Relations Director
Jake Laime Arena Director
Jason Boes Information Technology Director
Peggy Thorsen Income Tax Administrator
Sarah Wilson City Treasurer
Public engagement for Ground breaking ceremony
Connecting Community: Water, Ports, & Parks for The Shaw
Boards & Committees
In addition to city leadership, Muskegon benefits from a strong network of community members who serve on 21 boards
and committees. These volunteers play an important role in shaping policies, advising on key initiatives, and strengthening
decision-making across the city. The City of Muskegon thanks the many community members who dedicated hundreds
of hours in 2025 to help move Muskegon forward and encourages others to apply and get involved. Special thanks to the
community members who joined one of these boards or committees in 2025 and continue to serve:
New Serving Members in 2025
John Wiegers Carol Castle Scott Plummer
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT/CDC LAKESIDE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT CONSTRUCTION CODE BOARD OF APPEALS
Margie Kelley Catherine Emery Walt Kubanek
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT/CDC LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY LOCAL OFFICER’S COMPENSATION COMMISSION
Philip Hickman Georgia Moss Brandon Stewart
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMITTEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Tranae Harris Nils Bodman James Curtis
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMITTEE LAKESIDE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY/BRA
DeMario Phillips Heather Garretson David England
HOUSING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS CITIZEN’S POLICE REVIEW BOARD FARMERS MARKET ADVISORY BOARD
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F R O M T H E O F F I CE O F
The City
Manager
Dear Community Members, Western Ave resurfacing (1950’s)
2025 was a year of steady progress
and long-term planning for the
While preparing this year’s annual report, our team reviewed historic city reports,
City of Muskegon. Guided by four
and the 1950 report stood out. Seventy-five years ago, city team members were
major goal areas, the city continued
resurfacing Western Avenue, which was also repaved in 2025. The photos in
strengthening quality of life,
the 1950 report showed a packed Pere Marquette Beach and active Parks and
supporting economic opportunity,
expanding community connection, Recreation programs. Looking through these reports reinforced an important
and maintaining a strong financial truth. The work being done today shapes the livelihood of the city for generations.
foundation. This work was made
possible by dedicated city team In 2025, the city laid the foundation for redefining how Downtown Muskegon
members, engaged residents, and connects to Muskegon Lake. This once-in-a-generation effort builds on decades
local businesses who continue to of environmental restoration and the official removal of Muskegon Lake from the
invest in Muskegon and believe in its federal Areas of Concern list. Moving port operations from Mart Dock Proper to
future. You’ll be able to explore each Fisherman’s Landing, creating new public park space, and exploring future public
of these progress areas throughout use of the former Verplank property reflect a shared vision for public access,
the next several pages. economic opportunity, and long-term stewardship of the shoreline.
Lead Service Line Replacements 2025 also brought us a significant
C U M U L AT IVE & A N N UA L ( 2 02 2 - 2 5 ) milestone in our water and sewer
funds. The water fund officially
moved out of deficit, and the sewer
fund hit a 50% fund balance. The
meaningful changes in these two
enterprise funds are directly related
to the efforts of staff and the courage
of elected officials to take the
necessary steps to ensure long-term
financial viability of these public
assets. It’s also important to note that
the water fund in particular continues
to see significant investment in the
system itself with the replacement
of century old infrastructure and
individual water service lines
throughout the city.
*2022 includes all lead service lines replaced before
2023. Not all were complete in 2022.
Years from now, future civil servants may read this report and reflect on Sincerely,
the Mart Dock and Fisherman’s Landing Development Agreement as a
defining moment for Downtown Muskegon. They may also point to the Jonathan Seyferth
city’s investments in water infrastructure as the work that stabilized critical icma-cm
systems and ensured long-term stability. My hope is that they will see a City Manager
city that chose long-term stewardship, worked together, and invested in
both critical systems and public spaces to serve residents, businesses,
and visitors for generations to come.
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Service
Awards
202 5 S H O U T O U TS
A special thank you to all
city staff for their dedication
and hard work in serving
the Muskegon community.
Your efforts truly make a
difference. We also extend
our heartfelt congratulations
to the 2025 service award
honorees for their many years 2025 Service Awards Ceremony
of service.
5 Christopher Abel (POL)
20 John Burns (POL)
30Amy Behler (HWY)
Bridget Bofysil (POL) Robert Dudka (POL)
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Ashley Briggs (CNS) Joseph Houseman (EQP)
Adam Brown (POL) Scott Zonnebelt (POL)
Jillian Burns (TRS)
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Tammy Kotecki (POL)
Justin Lenartowicz (ENG)
Timothy Malotke, Jr. (HWY) Tammie Thompson (TRS)
Robert Parsons (ARN)
Melissa Ruch (PSB)
Vernon Berndt (HWY)
Austin Thompson (POL)
James Diffell (FIR)
William VanDyken (POL)
Richard Wildfong (WSM)
10 Armando Alamillo (POL)
David Bailey (PKS)
Dominic Davis (FIL)
Joshua Fors (CEM)
Daniel Harwood (POL)
Michael Hewartson (FIR)
Cody Merkins (POL)
Kevin Parker (ENG)
Corey Spinner (HWY)
Kimberly Young (MGR)
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Destination Aligned with Muskegon’s 2027 goal to enhance quality of life and
create a destination community, we saw significant investment
Community into our parks, natural resources, and the delisting of Muskegon
Lake from the Area of Concern.
& Q UAL I TY O F L I F E
Muskegon Lake
Delisted
R E M OVE D AS AN AR E A O F
CO N CE R N
In September 2025, Muskegon Lake
was officially removed from the
Environmental Protection Agency’s
Great Lakes Areas of Concern list. This
milestone marked the completion of
more than 30 years of environmental
restoration led by local, state, federal,
and nonprofit partners. The
delisting reflects major
progress in water quality,
habitat restoration, and
public access along
the shoreline.
Congresswoman Scholten speaking at
the delisting of Muskegon Lake 2025
Parks & Recreation
I M P R OVE M E N TS
In 2025, the city continued investing in parks, recreation, and lakeshore access by improving amenities, expanding
mobility options, and modernizing park services.
Launched the free Beach Shuttle, Installed a nature-based, inclusive
providing easy, car-free access playscape at Kruse Park, designed to
to Muskegon’s beaches from encourage creative outdoor play.
neighborhoods throughout the city
during the summer season. Launched new recreation
management software and began
Opened new restroom facilities at expanding public Wi-Fi in three city
Pere Marquette Beach, including parks: McCrea, Smith Ryerson, and
ADA-accessible features and modern Reese Playfield.
visitor amenities.
Naturescape Playground at
Norman F. Kruse Park 2025
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Enhancing Everyday Life
Restoration being preformed on the Soldiers &
Sailors Monument in Hackley Park 2025
I N M U S K EG O N
Historic Monument Conservation
The city partnered with preservation experts to restore
and conserve seven historic monuments, including
landmarks in Hackley Park.
Street Projects
Major infrastructure projects moved forward in 2025,
including:
Reconstruction of First St from Hamilton to Apple
Reconstruction of Southern Ave from Lakeshore to
Seaway
Repaving of Sun Dolphin Rd, Oak Ave, and Western Ave
from 8th St to 4th St
Removal of the Amity St Bridge
20% Rule: Tree Diversity by Genus New Fire Engine Added to the Fleet
CI TY O F M U S K EG O N T R E E I NVE N TO RY The city welcomed a new Spartan fire engine in 2025,
an approximately $1 million investment in public
Industry Recommended safety. The new Engine 25 features ergonomic safety
improvements, color-coded lines and nozzles for faster
response, and a 360 degree camera system to better
protect firefighters and the community.
Citywide Tree Inventory
P R O G RAM P R O G R ES S
The city completed an inventory of about 15,000 city-owned
trees to support long-term planning for planting, pruning,
and maintenance. The data above shows that maples are
the most common tree in Muskegon, followed by oaks. To
improve tree diversity, future plantings will focus on species
that are less common. A diverse tree canopy helps protect
against pests, disease, and extreme weather.
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Firefighters load up the new Engine 25
with equipment in 2025
Economic Development Infill Housing Program
H O U S I N G & BU S I N ES S A goal of the infill housing
program was to show developers
and community members
Building a city that attracts new residents and keeps current that investments in the city
residents takes work. It requires creating jobs, supporting are worthwhile and impactful.
In 2025, 85 infill homes were
new and diverse businesses, and expanding access to quality built on lots around the city by
housing. The Development Services team continues to make private developers, contributing
meaningful progress toward these goals. to neighborhood revitalization
and affordable
homeownership.
2025 was a year where long-term planning turned into real The Development
progress. Across Muskegon, the results of years of work began Services team
to take shape. New housing options were created, including plans to build
duplexes and triplexes, and major redevelopment projects more homes as
funding allows.
moved forward, such as the start of redevelopment at the
former Shaw Walker factory.
CO M P L E T E D
Infill Housing Units
O N C I T Y OWN E D LOT S ( 2019-25)
OT H E R K EY D EVE L O P M E N T ACT I O N S I N 20 25 :
Launched a dedicated Housing Fund (supported by brownfield proceeds and
infill housing sales)
Began the process of establishing commercial business associations along
Apple Avenue and Getty Street
Secured a $1.5 million HUD Healthy Homes Grant to support safety-related
repairs for more than 150 Muskegon households.
These milestones, along with others highlighted on this spread
reflect the steady, creative work of the Development Services
team to support housing, business growth, and a stronger
community for everyone.
City staff Walk-Through of The Shaw 2025
Strengthening Housing Stability
Zoning Reform Impact
Following zoning reforms approved by the City Commission in late
2024, the Planning Department was contacted by six individuals and
development groups interested in duplex, triplex, and accessory dwelling
unit construction. Under the new zoning, the lots being considered
could support up to 30 housing units, compared to 15 under 1
previous regulations, an early indicator of increased 2
development capacity. The team assumes that the 3
trend of infill housing going into the city will grow
tremendously with the new zoning.
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Demolished former Muskegon
General Hospital site 2025
2025 Major Development Progress
Large-scale development projects that add hundreds or even thousands of housing
units and new commercial spaces take years to complete, from early planning
through move-in ready construction. Below are key milestones that took place in
2025 for several major developments at different stages across the city. To track all
developments, staff created a development dashboard that will launch in 2026.
Projects moved forward through close collaboration between developers and
Development Services staff, including zoning updates, plan review, coordination with
state and federal tax credit programs, and ongoing community engagement.
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LEGEND SUMMARY OF LAND USE SITE REGULATING STANDARDS GENERAL NOTES
1. SPEED LIMITS THROUGHOUT THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT WILL BE A MAXIMUM OF 15 MPH.
1
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SITE ENTRANCE IN-OUT DRY BOAT STORAGE (155’ X 720’ BUILDING SITE LOCATION: 2400 & 2850 LAKESHORE DR. MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN MULTIPLE FAMILY BUILDINGS [A1-A22] ALIGNED LOTS [24’-34’ X 150’ TYP.]
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21 STAGING SLIPS FOR IN/OUT SERVICE AND GAS DOCK /
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FLOOR OF BUILDINGS A1-A4 3. SETBACKS
SINGLE FAMILY STAGGERED LOT (26’-22’ X 205’ TYP. & 11 MARINA RESTROOMS
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PROPOSED DWELLINGS WALL] = 25 FT. REAR YARD = 15 FT. MIN. FROM O.H.W.M.
12 NOT PERMITTED BETWEEN 11PM AND 10AM.
THE SHAW CORE PLAZA 880 FIRST ST EST
CLUBHOUSES WITH POOLS AND SPORT COURTS 24’-34’X150’ LOTS = 157 DWELLINGS 4. MINIMUM DISTANCE TO AJACENT ROADS (EXCLUDES PARKING DRIVE AISLES) = 25 FT.
23 PLAYGROUND 22’-26’X150’ LOTS = 10 DWELLINGS STAGGERED LOTS [22’-26’ X 205’ TYP. & 22’-26’ X 150’ TYP.]
5. THERE WILL BE NO GATES OR FENCES WITHIN THE DEVELOPMENT EXCEPT FOR PIERS 2, 3, 4, AND 5; DOG PARKS; SPORT COURTS; PLAYGROUNDS,
POOLS; DUMPSTER ENCLOSURES; AND ABOVE GROUND UTILITY SCREENING.
SINGLE FAMILY ALIGNED LOT (24’-34’ X 150’ TYP.) - MAY BE
3 COMBINED TO CREATE LARGER WATERFRONT LOTS CLUBHOUSE WITH RESTAURANT,EVENT SPACE,
22’-26’X205’ LOTS = 41 DWELLINGS ROWHOUSES [R1-R35] 1. ALLOWABLE USES: DETACHED SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
2. MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT = 3 STORIES PLUS BASEMENT
6. ALL PUBLIC AMENITY AREAS WILL BE OWNED AND MAINTAINED BY THE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION IN PERPETUITY AS A MEANS OF MAINTAINING A
10-12 UNIT “MANSION” LOT DWELLINGS = 570-684 DWELLINGS (57 BLDGS) 1. ALLOWABLE USES: ATTACHED SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS
13 POOL, AND PUBLIC RESTROOMS APT/CONDO BUILDINGS = 792-1,320 DWELLINGS (22 BLDGS) 2. MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT = 3 STORIES OR 50 FT., WHICHEVER IS LESS 3. SETBACKS
HIGH LEVEL OF CARE AND LESSENING THE BURDEN ON PUBLICLY FUNDED CITY AGENCIES.
24 WOODLAND PRESERVATION AREA AND ON-LEASH DOG
18’ X 40’ TOWNHOMES = 35 UNITS (10 BLDGS) 3. MINIMUM BUILDING TO BUILDING SEPARATION [FOUNDATION WALL TO FOUNDATION FRONT YARD = 22 FT. MIN.
7. FINAL DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE LOCATIONS SHALL BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY CITY OF MUSKEGON STAFF.
PARK 8. SNOW SHALL BE STORED IN DESIGNATED AREAS, AS SPECIFIED BY CITY OF MUSKEGON MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL OR REMOVED FROM THE SITE
MIXED-USE APARTMENTS = SIDE YARD = 0 FT. MIN.
4
POINTE
10-12 UNIT FRONT-LOADED CONDO OR APARTMENT 55 DWELLINGS (4 BLDGS) WALL] = 16 FT. AS NEEDED.
“MANSION” LOTS (100’ X 150’ TYP.) 14 RETAIL BUILDING 4. MINIMUM DISTANCES TO ADJACENT ROAD OR SIDEWALK = 10 FT. REAR YARD = 15 FT. MIN. FROM O.H.W.M.
9. BIKE PARKING SHALL BE PROVIDED AT RETAIL CORRIDOR(S), CLUBHOUSES, AND VARIOUS PUBIC SPACES THROUGHOUT THE DEVELOPMENT. FINAL
DEVELOPMENT
25 FUTURE RESTAURANT
PROPOSED DENSITY = 18.72 D.U./AC.
FRONT-LOADED MANSION LOTS [M1-M20 & M41-M57] CLUBHOUSE [SITE FEATURES 12 AND 13 ON THE PLAN]
LOCATIONS AND DESIGN OF BIKE PARKING FACILITIES TO BE COORDINATED WITH CITY OF MUSKEGON STAFF.
10. PROPOSED LIGHTING SHALL CONSIST OF WALL-MOUNTED LIGHTS AND LIGHT POLES BOTH FITTED WITH DOWN CAST TYPE FIXTURES TO BE
1. ALLOWABLE USES: COMMUNITY CENTER; EVENT CENTER RECREATION CENTER;
5 10-12 UNIT REAR-LOADED CONDO OR APARTMENT 15 PUBLIC NATURE VIEW BOARDWALK
RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE (MU1-MU4)
(NOT INLCUDING FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS)
= 42,780 SQ.FT. 1. ALLOWABLE USES: MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING
2. MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT = 5 STORIES OR 80 FT., WHICHEVER IS LESS RESTAURANT, COCKTAIL LOUNGE, AND BREWPUB; AND MUSIC VENUE (INDOOR AND
SPECIFIED BY LIGHTING CONSULTANT. LIGHTING SHALL BE COORIDNATED WITH CITY STAFF TO CLUSTER IN DESIRED HIGH TRAFFIC PUBLIC AREAS.
“MANSION” LOTS (100’ X 115’ TYP.) BREAK WALL/WAVE ATTENUATOR WITH PUBLIC WALKING ALL LIGHTING SHALL BE SHIELDED FROM ADJACENT PROPERTIES.
3. SETBACKS OUTDOOR)
11. GROUND FLOOR LEVELS OF BUILDINGS A1-A4 ARE INTENDED TO BE REPURPOSED AS ADDITIONAL RETAIL OR OFFICE SPACE AS NEEDED PER
26 PATH, FISHING PLATFORM AND TRANSIENT/VISITOR/ BOAT STORAGE = 111,600 SQ.FT. (350 SPACES) FRONT YARD = 22 FT. MIN. (15 FT. MIN. ON SECONDARY FRONT YARD OF CORNER 2. MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT = 3 STORIES OR 50 FT., WHICHEVER IS LESS
MARKET CONDITIONS. THE CONVERSION OF GROUND FLOOR USES WILL BEGIN AT BUILDING A1 AND EXTEND TO THE EAST SEQUENTIALLY ENDING
4 TO 6-STORY APARTMENT OR CONDO BUILDING WITH
16 PUBLIC PARKLET WITH WATERFRONT ACCESS AND SHOPPER DOCKING ON NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF LOTS) 3. MINIMUM DISTANCE TO OHWM = 15 FT.
AT BUILDING A4.
FISHING DOCK PIER BOAT DOCKING SPACES = 251 SIDE YARD = 5 FT. MIN. 4. MINIMUM DISTANCE FROM ADJACENT LOT LINES = 15 FT.
12. AREAS P7 AND P8 WILL NOT ALLOW FOR FISHING IF ADJACENT WATERS ARE FOUND TO BE UNSUITABLE BY ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALISTS.
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certificates provide eligible
GROUND FLOOR PARKING OR POSSIBLE FUTURE 118’ SLIP = 1 SLIP REAR YARD = 15 FT. MIN. 13. TOPOGRAPHICAL REQUIREMENT PER 2101.3.E, EXISTING TOPOGRAPHY IS DEPICTED WITH CONTOURS AT 1-FT INTERVALS ON THE EXISTING
GROUND FLOOR RETAIL [BUILDINGS A1-A4] 103’ SLIP = 1 SLIP MIXED USE [MU1-MU4]
CONDITIONS PLAN. FINAL TOPOGRAPHIC CHANGES SHALL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH EGLE DUE CARE PLAN CRITERIA. AREAS OF FILL MUST BE
17 1. ALLOWABLE USES: GROUND FLOOR - PERMITTED USES IN THE B-2 DISTRICT, UPPER LEVELS
EST COMP LETION EST COMP LETION COMPLETION
PUBLIC PARKLET WITH BOARDWALK, FISHING POSSIBLE FUTURE 1 TO 3-STORY RETAIL/OFFICE STACK, 98’ SLIP = 1 SLIP REAR-LOADED MANSION LOTS [M21-M40]
PLATFORM, AND KAYAK LAUNCH
27 WHICH MAY INCLUDE COFFEE SHOP, SANDWICH SHOP, 93’ SLIPS = 1 SLIP 1. ALLOWABLE USES: MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING - MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLINGS
COMPACTED TO DENSITY SPECIFIED BY GEOTECH CONSULTANT.
14. THE PROJECT WILL BE SERVED BY PUBLIC WATERMAIN, PUBLIC SANITARY SEWER, AND PUBLIC AND PRIVATE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
60’ SLIPS = 24 SLIPS 2. MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT = 5 STORIES OR 80 FT., WHICHEVER IS LESS 2. MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT = 3 STORIES OR 50 FT., WHICHEVER IS LESS
7 4 TO 6-STORY APARTMENT OR CONDO BUILDING WITH
GROUND FLOOR PARKING [BUILDINGS A5-A22]
CONVENIENCE STORE, SHIP STORE, MARINA OFFICE, AND/
50’ SLIPS = 77 SLIPS 3. SETBACKS 3. MINIMUM DISTANCE FROM ADJACENT LOT LINES = 15 FT.
SYSTEMS. WATERMAIN, SANITARY SEWER, AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT MEASURES SHALL MEET CITY, COUNTY, AND STATE OF MICHIGAN
OR ROOFTOP DECK. REQUIREMENTS. “DRY UTILITIES,” WHICH INCLUDE ELECTRIC SERVICE, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, AND NATURAL GAS, WILL BE WILL BE INSTALLED
45’ SLIPS = 54 SLIPS FRONT YARD = 12 FT. TO 20 FT. MIN. BUILD-TO-LINE (15 FT. MIN. SETBACK ON
18 MULTI-MODAL TRAIL CONNECTOR
40’ SLIPS = 56 SLIPS SECONDARY FRONT YARD OF CORNER LOTS) BOAT STORAGE BUILDING
UNDERGROUND AND WILL BE PROVIDED TO EACH SITE.
15. A TRAFFIC STUDY SHALL BE CONDUCTED AND REVIEWED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION.
TRANSIENT/VISITOR/SHOPPER DOCKING SPACES = 1400 LINEAR FEET SIDE YARD = 5 FT. MIN. 1. ALLOWABLE USES: BOAT STORAGE AND SIMILAR OR ACCESSORY USE, PREMITTED USES
8 28 GAS DOCK AND SERVICE OFFICE 16. A STORMWATER PERMIT SHALL BE OBTAINED FROM THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION.
EST COMP LETION
REAR LOAD ROWHOUSES (18’ X 40’ TYP.) [R1-R35] REAR YARD = 1 FT. MIN. WITHIN THE B-2 DISTRICT
EST COMPLETION
19 POOL AND RESTROOM BUILDING FOR WINDWARD 2. MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT = 50 FT.
17. A LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR A NATIVE VEGETATION PLANTING ZONE SHALL BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION.
POINTE RESIDENTS
TRAFFIC CALMING STREET TREATMENTS (E.G. 18. A PROPOSED UTILITIES PLAN SHALL SUBMITTED TO AND APPROVED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION.
9 MIXED-USE BUILDING (GROUND FLOOR RETAIL,
29 ROUNDABOUT, SIGNALIZED BIKE CROSSING) TO BE 19. ALL MARINA SLIPS WILL HAVE FIRE ACCESS.
APARTMENTS ABOVE) [MU1-MU4]
20 BOAT HOIST/WASH STATION AREA COORDINATED WITH CITY OF MUSKEGON
20. ALL APPLICABLE CITY, STATE, AND FEDERAL PERMITS SHALL BE GRANTED PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION OF IMPACTED SITE FEATURES.
September 03, 2025 North 0’ 75’ 150’ 300’ Scale: 1”=150’
2028 2025 TBD
WINDWARD POINTE
FINAL PUD PLAN
2030+ 2025
project number: 23201268
property owners with roughly a
UNITS RENTAL / # OF UNITS UNITS RENTAL / UNITS RENTAL / UNITS RENTAL /
50% property tax abatement for a
OWNED TOTAL OWNED OWNED OWNED specified number of years, helping
432 / 168 2,317 0/0 0/0 TBD make residential investment more
COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL
financially feasible.
SQFT SQFT SQFT SQFT SQFT
25,000 ~197,000 ~42,000 215,000 TBD This program is an important tool
CAPITAL CAPITAL CAPITAL CAPITAL CAPITAL
for encouraging neighborhood
INVESTMENT INVESTMENT INVESTMENT INVESTMENT INVESTMENT reinvestment and expanding
$200M+ $600M $9M $19M TBD local housing options. Residents,
2025 MILESTONE 2025 MILESTONE 2025 MILESTONE 2025 MILESTONE 2025 MILESTONE developers, and builders
Construction Phase 1 Development Development Demolished interested in an NEZ certificate are
Began Environmental Completed Completed Seeking encouraged to contact the City’s
Plan & Design Developer
Approved Economic Development team to
learn more.
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Graphic promoting SeeClickFix in 2025
SeeClickFix How it Works
CO M M U N I TY E N GAG E M E N T TO O L
Residents can submit requests,
SeeClickFix Muskegon was launched as a new community upload photos, and track their
status from submission to
engagement tool that allows residents to report non-emergency
resolution. SeeClickFix enhances
issues quickly and easily. Accessible via mobile app or desktop,
transparency, tracking, and
the platform connects residents directly with city staff to improve efficiency of city services,
neighborhoods and public spaces. improving resident satisfaction
with customer service.
2025 by the Numbers
2,634 M O ST CO M M O N R EQ U ESTS
The SeeClickFix system brought R EQ U ESTS S U B M I T T ED
together every city department,
creating a more unified approach to 2,422 428
service delivery and improving how Tree Trimmings
R EQ U ESTS CL O S ED
requests are tracked, shared, and
resolved. This coordination marked
a major step forward in transparency
13 Days 243
R EQ U EST AVERAG E
and responsiveness for residents. Potholes/Manhole Issues
CO M P L E T I O N T I M E
City Signage
U P DAT ES
In 2024, the city launched a new, city-wide brand. After over 75 hours of
community engagement, the team was excited to get the new brand out into the
community. The city team continues to be intentional about creating a consistent
look across all city materials.
In 2025, branding updates were made across city facilities, select fleet vehicles,
directional signage, uniforms, parks, and launch ramps. Nearly all city parks
received updated signage, improving wayfinding and creating a more welcoming
experience for residents and visitors. Updates also included new Muskegon Police
Department uniform patches, refreshed billboards as part of regular replacement
schedules, updated business cards and name tags for city staff, light pole banners,
and improvements to the city’s website and digital assets.
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Community & Public Safety 31st Public Safety Youth Fishing
Derby held at Fisherman’s Landing
CO N N ECT I O N
The Public Safety team continues to put community and youth connection at
the top of their priorities. They hosted multiple events in 2025:
8 P O P - U P PART I ES NAT I O NAL N I G H T O U T
Neighborhood pop-up parties were More than 1,000 residents attended
moved to parks this year. Neighbors National Night Out at Marsh Field
interacted with PD and FD and connecting with police and fire
had special guests like the West personnel through activities, resource
Michigan Symphony. booths, entertainment, and a home
run derby. Muskegon was awarded
CI T I Z E N ’ S PU B L I C SAF E TY #33 nationally for communities
W O R KS H O P of 15,000–50,000, the only
Held on November 7th offering hands- Michigan city recognized.
on learning about the functions of law
enforcement and firefighting. M O B I L E F E E D BACK
The Muskegon Police
31 ST PU B L I C SAF E TY YO U T H Department launched
F I S H I N G D E R BY a new text-based tool
On June 20, kids ages 8–12 fished at that keeps residents
Fisherman’s Landing, with food, prize informed and collects
giveaways, and fishing poles provided. feedback on certain
non-emergency calls,
CP R T RAI N I N G the 2025 satisfaction
Muskegon Fire Department hosted rate was 84%.
14 CPR Training Courses, training 109
community members in CPR.
Partnering with Neighborhoods
In 2025, the Community Engagement Team partnered with the Neighborhood
Associations of Muskegon (NAM) to start a program where city staff visit
participating neighborhoods once each quarter to share updates and
information on important community topics. Each topic comes with a handout
so all neighborhoods get the same information, helping residents stay informed
and engaged, and the program will continue into 2026.
Utility Bill Support Drone shot of Oakview Neighborhood 2025
The city received a grant that allowed
the Water Filtration Plant and
Treasury Office to develop a four-
part educational video series. The
videos provide clear, practical tips
to help residents better understand
their bills and find ways to save on
utility costs.
To further support this goal, the utility
bill was also redesigned with clearer
layout and improved readability,
ensuring important details are easier
to understand.
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Financial Water & Sewer
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
I N F RAST R U CT U R E
For the first time since 2020, the water fund turned
The city closed FY 2024–25 with general fund the corner, ending the fiscal year with a positive fund
revenues exceeding expenses by $1.29 million. balance of just over $500,000 (see chart below).
This improvement followed City Commission action
After transfers were made to support other in 2023 to adjust water rates and implement a debt
funds, including Trinity Health Arena and service fee paid by all city water and sewer users,
Hartshorn Marina operations, $158,246 was excluding wholesale customers, based on the prior
added to the city’s unrestricted fund balance. year’s debt payments.
As a result, the water fund’s unrestricted position
The unassigned general fund balance improved by more than $840,000 in a single fiscal year,
reached $7.08 million, or 17.36% of revenues, a trend illustrated in the accompanying chart. While
exceeding the City Commission’s 13% policy the long-term goal remains six months of unrestricted
fund balance, or approximately $6 million, the progress
and improving from the prior year. This growth made over the past two years reflects the combined
reflected strong revenues and lower-than- efforts of staff and the City Commission to strengthen
expected costs, including reduced staffing the fund’s financial stability.
in the Police Department, where efforts are
Water Fund Unrestricted
underway to rebuild staffing levels. NET POSITION FY (2018–25)
In addition to the general fund balance,
the city maintained a $1.8 million budget
stabilization fund to help protect services
during unexpected emergencies or economic
downturns. The city continued using a five-
year forecast to guide conservative financial
planning. It’s anticipated general fund revenues
will continue to grow over the next five years,
though it could be more modest growth than in
previous fiscal years.
Annual Income & Property Tax Collections
FY AUDIT ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 (2018–25) No More Pennies
2025 marked a major shift in cash
transactions nationwide when
the U.S. Mint stopped producing
pennies. As banks stopped supplying
them, the City Treasurer’s Office
updated cash-handling procedures and rounding rules
to maintain consistent transactions.
More Ways to Pay
The city expanded accessible payment options by
partnering with DTE Energy to install a 24/7/365
payment kiosk in city hall. The kiosk accepts property
tax payments, city utility bills, and DTE bills, making it
easier for residents to pay on their schedule.
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Public Safety Police Department Trends
I M PACT
Part 1 vs. Part 2 Crime Trends
Fire Department Trends (2019–25)
Between 2024 and 2025, Part 1 crimes fell 31% to
Non-Medical Fire Department Calls 2025
837, while Part 2 crimes rose 31% to 3,547, reflecting
continued success in reducing serious crime despite
Fire department activity continued to rise in 2025, with
increased lower-level incidents.
2,457 non-medical fire calls, a 6% increase year over year
and the highest total in the seven-year period reviewed.
Growth was driven largely by service calls, false alarms,
and other incident types, while live fire and hazard-
related calls remained relatively stable, reflecting the
department’s expanding role in community support and
non-traditional emergency responses.
Non-Medical Fire Calls
BY T YP E (2 0 1 9 – 2 5 )
Part 1 crimes are serious felonies. Part 2 crimes are non-serious felonies and misdemeanors.
Examples of Part 2 crimes: Damage to Property, Non-Aggravated Assault, Retail Fraud,
Obstruction of Justice, Operating While Intoxicated (OWI), Trespassing.
Serious Felony Trends
(2019-25)
Serious felonies reached their lowest level in 2025,
continuing a seven-year decline and reflecting progress
in reducing major crimes citywide.
Live Fire: Structure, cooking, appliance, vehicle, and brush fires.
Hazards: Power line down, gas leaks, hazardous material spills, and vehicle accidents.
Service: Assistance calls including lift assists, locked-out situations, stuck elevators, and illegal burns.
1,669
False Alarm: Smoke and fire false alarms.
Other: Cancellations while en route and miscellaneous calls. 1,422
1,295 1,321
1,210
Medical Calls in 2025 871 832
While fire calls increased, medical calls declined slightly
to 3,623. Medical calls still account for roughly 6 in every
10 calls the department responds to, underscoring
the vital role of emergency medical services and the
ongoing balance the department maintains between fire
suppression and medical response. Traffic Enforcement Trends
(201 4-25)
Historic Fire Department Calls
M E D I CA L VS . N O N - M E D I CA L ( 2 0 1 9–2 5)
Over the past 12 years, traffic stops and citations have steadily
declined, reaching their lowest levels in 2025 due to lower
staffing and a focus on high-priority calls.
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Fun Facts City-Wide
City Public Art
CI TY-WI D E
The tenth and final commission
of the Muskegon City Public
Art Initiative was installed in
2025. Twister Again, created by
internationally acclaimed sculptor
Alice Aycock outside the Muskegon
Museum of Art (MMA), is inspired by
Community Tree lighting in the MMA’s iconic painting Tornado
Hackley Park 2025
Over Kansas and brings movement,
energy, and imagination to life.
City staff spring bike trail
clean up 2025 Touch the Trucks 2025
Staff Recognition
City staff were recognized in 2025 for their leadership, innovation, and
service to the community. These honors reflect the dedication and
expertise of employees across multiple departments.
SARAH WI LS O N , CI TY T R E AS U R E R
Was awarded the Trailblazer Award by BS&A for embracing
technology to serve citizens better.
D EVE L O P M E N T S E RVI CES T E AM Twister Again installed at the
Muskegon Museum of Art in 2025
Named a top-three finalist for the 2025 National Ivory Prize for
Housing Affordability.
Go Jacks!
J O NAT HAN S EYF E RT H , CI TY MANAG E R
Was awarded the Innovation Award by the Michigan Municipal The Muskegon Lumberjacks won the
Executives for the city’s Infill Housing Program. USHL Championship, bringing the Clark
Cup to Muskegon for the first time.
LT. SAMAN T HA PASTO O R , F I R E L I E U T E NAN T
Honored as the Michigan American Legion Firefighter of the Year
Updated Interior for PD
for 2024.
In 2025, the Muskegon Police
DWANA T H O M PS O N , EEO & EMPLOYEE REL ATIONS DIRECTOR
Department completed interior
Finalist for the 2025 ATHENA on the Lakeshore Award.
renovations moving police operations
out of the City Hall basement onto
L E I G HAN N M I K ES E L L , D E PU TY CI TY MANAG E R
the main floor and into a modern
Finalist for the 2025 ATHENA on the Lakeshore Award.
workspace. Helping support daily
operations while improving officer
D E B O RAH SWE E T, CO M M U N I TY E N GAG E M E N T MANAG E R
wellness, recruitment, and retention.
Recognized as a 2025 Future 15 honoree from the Muskegon
Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce.
J O E BU T H K E R , S U P E R I N T E N D E N T O F PU B L I C W O R KS
Awarded the Operator Meritorious Service Award by the Michigan
Section of the American Water Works Association (MIAWWA).
New interior of Muskegon PD,
14 renovated in 2025
Finance & Administration Public Safety
$13m 462
Income tax collected by the city for 2025. These funds support essential Fire or Carbon Monoxide
public services such as public safety, infrastructure maintenance, and Alarms Installed
community development initiatives that improve quality of life for residents.
43 357
$11.3m Fire
Investigations
Detective
Bureau Cases
In FY 24/25, approximately $45 million in property taxes was collected, with $11.3
million funding city services like roads, police and fire protection, parks, sanitation, Completed Assigned
and programs; remaining funds supported Muskegon Public Schools, Muskegon
County, Hackley Public Library, Muskegon Community College, and other services. 4,780
1,288 passports
Building & Inspections Permits Processed
Passports processed by the City Clerk’s Office in 2025. $389.75m
in new construction projects processed
110,000 visitors through Building & Inspections
14,610hrs
The Muskegon Farmers Market welcomed 110,000 unique visitors across its
Summer, Winter, and Flea markets in 2025.
of training for Fire & Police
FOIA Requests Departments
( 2020 – 2 0 2 5 )
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) gives the public the right to request
access to certain government records and documents. 45,822
Police Service Calls
23,026
Police Reports
2,081
Arrests by Police
1,209
Behavioral Health Referrals Submitted
Public Works Development
Services
19,632hrs 95
Hours spent on road maintenance in Trees planted, making our city 181
2025, that’s the same as watching all five greener and cooler, one tree at a time! Through the Adopt-A-Lot program,
seasons of Stranger Things 24 times! 181 vacant lots were adopted in 2025.
3.8bil
2,151yd³ Billion of gallons of water were 163
Cubic yards of concrete covered treated at the Water Filtration Plant In 2025, 163 homes were helped with
roads comparable to the size of 22 this year. home repairs by the CNS Department.
back yard pools.
710 85
8,950t Lead Service Lines Replaced—a big Housing units built on city-owned
Tons of asphalt used to maintain roads. step toward safe, clean water for all. vacant lots in 2025.
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