City Commission Minutes 08-22-2023

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                                 City of Muskegon
                             City Commission Meeting
                                     Minutes


                             August 22, 2023, 5:30 pm
                                Muskegon City Hall
                      933 Terrace Street, Muskegon, MI 49440

Present:              Mayor Ken Johnson
                      Commissioner Rachel Gorman
                      Commissioner Rebecca St.Clair
                      Vice Mayor Willie German, Jr.
                      Commissioner Michael Ramsey
                      Commissioner Teresa Emory

Absent:               Commissioner Eric Hood

Staff Present:        City Manager Jonathan Seyferth
                      City Clerk Ann Meisch
                      City Attorney John Schrier
                      Deputy City Clerk Kimberly Young


1.    Call To Order
      Mayor Ken Johnson called the City Commission meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.
2.    Prayer
      Pastor Adam Dollar, Evanston Avenue Baptist Church, opened the meeting with
      prayer.
3.    Pledge of Allegiance
      The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited by the Commission and the
      public.
4.    Roll Call
      As recorded above
5.    Honors, Awards, and Presentations
      5.a    Resident Honored for Life Saving Measures

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           Jenny Hart-Locke was awarded the Citizen CPR Life Saving Award in
           recognition of exceptional lifesaving efforts rendered to a citizen in distress
           on July 19, 2023 at The Deck, 1601 Beach Street, in the City of
           Muskegon. Jenny's act of heroism was a critical link in the patient's chain
           of survival and her dedication to the preservation of life is to be
           commended.
     5.b   Muskegon Fire Departments 150th
           Deborah Santiago-Sweet spoke about the City of Muskegon's Fire
           Departments 150th Celebration which includes a blood drive, parade,
           luncheon, community specials, and merchandise sales. A detailed
           schedule of celebration events can be found at mkgcity.com/mfd150
6.   Public Comment on Agenda Items
     Public comments were received.
7.   Consent Agenda
     Action No. 2023-89
     Motion by: Commissioner Ramsey
     Second by: Commissioner St.Clair
     To accept the consent agenda as presented, minus item 7e, 7f, 7h, 7o, and 7p.
     Ayes: (6): Mayor Johnson, Commissioner Gorman, Commissioner St.Clair, Vice
     Mayor German, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Emory
     Absent (1): Commissioner Hood
                                                             MOTION PASSES (6 to 0)


     7.a   Approval of Minutes - City Clerk
           To approve the minutes of the August 2, 2023 Special Worksession
           Meeting and the August 7, 2023 Worksession/General Session Meeting.
           STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the minutes.
     7.b   Certification of MERS Representatives - Finance
           Assigning Delegates for MERS Conference -
           The MERS plan document provides that “the governing body for each
           municipality shall certify the names of (2) delegates to the Annual Meeting.
           One delegate shall be a member who is an officer of the municipality

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      appointed by the governing body of the municipality. The other delegate
      shall be a member who is not an officer of the municipality, elected by the
      member officer/employees of the municipality.”
      The City’s employee units previously agreed to a rotating system (based
      on date of joining MERS) to select one official employee representative.
      This year the official employee representative attending the MERS
      conference will be Dave Baker from Non-Union Unit.
      The Officer Delegate will be Kenneth D. Grant, Finance Director this year.
      AMOUNT REQUESTED: $510 plus travel
      FUND OR ACCOUNT: 677-272-861
      STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve Kenneth Grant (Finance
      Director) as designated delegate to MERS Conference and to make Dave
      Baker employee representative.
7.c   Munetrix Contract - Finance
      Renewal of the Munetrix Contract for three years. Munetrix is software
      program that is used by the city to fulfill the State of Michigan’s guideline
      for transparency and City Village Township Revenue Sharing reporting
      requirements. It is also a performance analytical tool that is used by our
      citizens and others communities for comparative information.
      AMOUNT REQUESTED: $6,626 per year for three years. Total costs
      $19,878.00
      STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To allow the City Finance Director to renew
      the contract with Munetrix for three years.
7.d   Purchase of Salesforce - Economic Development
      City staff is requesting the purchase of Salesforce in order to be more
      sufficient in collecting data for retention visits and projects, creating
      reports by using analytics for industries, commercial corridors and much
      more.
      Salesforce is a cloud-based system, customer relationship management
      platform that enables businesses to manage customer data, sales
      operations, and marketing campaigns. Salesforce Database generates
      data for leads, tasks, opportunities, accounts, and notes. It also has the
      ability to customize the type and the amount of information the user



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      wishes to store. Salesforce can also use analytics to create reports and
      graphics that highlight trends seen in different industries.
      As the Economic Development team continues to grow, this tool will be
      very helpful for staff to have an idea of the progression of a business
      throughout the years, issues and challenges they’ve experienced at
      previous visits, and understanding the differences and similarities between
      businesses in different industries.
      City staff and our city attorney has reviewed the master service
      agreements provided by both Sales Force and Summit Technologies and
      are comfortable with moving forward.
      The total costs for Salesforce are $8,400. This price includes the following
      fees:

         •   $2,400 (annually) Sales & Service Cloud- Professional Edition

         •   $6,000 (one-time fee) for back end programming by Summit
             Technologies (3rd party)
      AMOUNT REQUESTED: $8,400
      FUND OR ACCOUNT: Contracted Services, Planning
      STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the purchase of Salesforce and
      authorize the Director of Development Services to sign the purchase
      documents.
7.g   Rezoning of 1225 E Laketon Avenue - Planning
      Request to rezone the property at 1225 E Laketon Ave from I-2, General
      Industrial to B-4, General Business, by Tread Monkey, LLC. The Planning
      Commission unanimously recommended approval of the rezoning at their
      August 10 meeting.
      STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the request to rezone the
      property at 1225 E Laketon Ave from I-2, General Industrial to B-4,
      General Business.
      SECOND READING REQUIRED
7.i   Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance - Fencing - 2nd Reading -
      Planning
      This is a staff-initiated request to amend the fencing ordinance to clarify
      the types of fences allowed. This is an effort to improve the quality of


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      fences erected throughout the City. The Planning Commission
      unanimously recommended approval of the amendment.
      STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the request to amend the
      fencing ordinance as proposed.
7.j   Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance - Residential Design Criteria -
      2nd Reading - Planning
      This is a staff-initiated request to amend the residential design criteria
      section of the zoning ordinance. Many of the changes are small and for
      clarification reasons. Some requirements were removed because they are
      requirements already listed in the building codes. The removal of storage
      requirements and house widths on small lots are the biggest proposed
      changes. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval
      of the amendment.
      STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the request to amend the
      residential design criteria ordinance as proposed.
7.k   30" Water Main Meter - DPW - Filtration
      An amendment to the Cost Sharing Agreement between the City of
      Muskegon and Muskegon County to permit the City to install a water
      meter on the 30” water main near the Water Filtration Plant.
      A 30” water main was recently constructed from the Water Filtration Plant
      to the Muskegon Channel. While the primary purpose of this water main
      was to provide a second connection to the Muskegon County Northside
      water system, it also serves the City of Muskegon’s water system. An
      existing water meter near the channel measures all water flow into the
      County water system, but it does not capture any water flow into the City.
      Installing a water meter near the Water Filtration Plant will measure all the
      water flowing through this main, including the currently unmetered water
      flowing into the City. Metering this water as it leaves the Water Filtration
      Plant is critical to overseeing water plant operations, managing the water
      fund, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The construction phase of this
      project is expected to begin this fall, and staff will return to the
      Commission at a later date for approval of the construction contract.
      An amendment to the original agreement between the City and the County
      is required to permit the City to install, operate, and maintain the water
      meter on the county-owned water main. Upon approval from the City



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      Commission, the amendment will be presented to the Muskegon County
      Board of Public Works for approval.
      STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the
      First Amendment to Cost Sharing Agreement.
7.l   DWRF ARPA Grant Agreement - DPW
      Authorize DPW Director to sign American Rescue Plan Grant Agreement
      for the Drinking Water projects (Morton, Wilcox, Thompson, and Lead
      Service Lines) awarded at the July 11, 2023 Commission meeting.
      Authorize DPW Director to sign American Rescue Plan Grant Agreement
      for the Morton, Wilcox, Thompson, and Lead Service Lines projects.
      Estimated Total Project Costs:

         •   DWSRF Eligible Project Cost Subtotal: $8,865,000

         •   DWSRF Loan No. 7467-01 Amount: ($5,628,495)

         •   Total Grant Amount:                 $3,236,505
      STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To authorize the DPW Director to sign ARP
      Grant Agreement for Project #7467-01.
7.m   Vehicle Purchases - DPW
      Staff requests approval to purchase three vehicles using budgeted funds
      from the General and Equipment funds.
      The Equipment Division is seeking approval to purchase three (3)
      administration vehicles from Lunghammer Ford using the Mi-Deal state
      bid-based pricing. One of these vehicles will be purchased by the
      Recreation Department for internal use while the other two will be
      assigned out by the Equipment department.
      AMOUNT REQUESTED: $82,005
      FUND OR ACCOUNT: 101-775($27,335) Rec - 642-563 ($54,670) Equip
      STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the purchase of three vehicles
      from Lunghammer Ford for a total of $82,005 from the General and
      Equipment funds.
7.n   Vehicle Purchase - Skid Steer - DPW
      Staff requests approval to purchase a skid steer using budgeted
      Equipment funds. The Equipment Division is seeking approval to purchase


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      (1) Skid Steer Loader from Michigan Caterpillar from the Sourcewell
      pricing contract. This piece of equipment will be used at the beach for
      sand removal/maintenance, DPW building for ground maintenance and
      vehicle loading as well as snow removal downtown and surrounding
      areas.
      AMOUNT REQUESTED: $73,222.73
      FUND OR ACCOUNT: Equipment Fund - 661-563
      STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the purchase of (1) one Skid
      Steer Loader from Michigan Caterpillar.
7.e   MDNR Spark Grant Agreement - Parks & Recreation
      Staff is requesting approval to execute the agreement for the MDNR
      Spark Grant for the construction of a new splash pad at Howmet
      Aerospace (Alcoa) Celebration Square.
      The City of Muskegon has been granted a $250,000 Spark Grant from the
      MNDR with a City match amount of $24,000. The City of Muskegon is
      required to execute the included agreement by the end of the month to
      meet funding requirements. The Howmet Aerospace Foundation is also
      contributing $50,000 to the project for improvements to the surrounding
      plaza.
      AMOUND REQUESTED: $24,000
      FUND OR ACCOUNT: 101-771
      STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the MDNR Spark Grant
      agreement including the approving resolution, and authorize the DPW
      Director to sign.
      Action No. 2023-90(e)
      Motion by: Commissioner Ramsey
      Second by: Commissioner St.Clair
      To approve the MDNR Spark Grant agreement including the approving
      resolution, and authorize the DPW Director to sign.
      Ayes: (6): Mayor Johnson, Commissioner Gorman, Commissioner
      St.Clair, Vice Mayor German, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner
      Emory
      Absent (1): Commissioner Hood


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                                                      MOTION PASSES (6 to 0)


7.f   Rezoning of 417 Jackson Avenue - Planning Department
      Staff-initiated request to rezone the property at 417 Jackson Ave from R-1,
      Low Density Single-Family Residential to Form Based Code,
      Neighborhood Core. The Planning Commission unanimously
      recommended approval of the rezoning at their August 10 meeting.
      STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the request to rezone property
      at 417 Jackson Ave from R-1, Low Density Single-Family Residential to
      Form Based Code, Neighborhood Core.
      SECOND READING REQUIRED
      Action No. 2023-90(f)
      Motion by: Vice Mayor German
      Second by: Commissioner Ramsey
      To approve the request to rezone property at 417 Jackson Ave from R-1,
      Low Density Single-Family Residential to Form Based Code,
      Neighborhood Core.
      Ayes: (6): Mayor Johnson, Commissioner Gorman, Commissioner
      St.Clair, Vice Mayor German, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner
      Emory
      Absent (1): Commissioner Hood
                                                      MOTION PASSES (6 to 0)


7.h   Rezoning of Several Properties on Myrtle Ave, Allen Ave, and Jay St.
      in the Angell Neighborhood - Planning
      Request to rezone the following parcels from R-3, High Density Single
      Family Residential to Form Based Code, Neighborhood Core: 139 Myrtle
      Ave; 140/148/158/168/174/186 Allen Ave, 159/169/185 Amity Ave; and
      923 Jay St, by Spire Development. The Planning Commission
      unanimously recommended approval of the rezoning at their August 10
      meeting.
      STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the request to rezone 139
      Myrtle Ave; 140/148/158/168/174/186 Allen Ave, 159/169/185 Amity Ave;



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      and 923 Jay St from R-3, High Density Single Family Residential to Form
      Based Code, Neighborhood Core.
      SECOND READING REQUIRED
      Action No. 2023-90(h)
      Motion by: Vice Mayor German
      Second by: Commissioner St.Clair
      To approve the request to rezone 139 Myrtle Ave;
      140/148/158/168/174/186 Allen Ave, 159/169/185 Amity Ave; and 923 Jay
      St from R-3, High Density Single Family Residential to Form Based Code,
      Neighborhood Core.
      Ayes: (5): Mayor Johnson, Commissioner Gorman, Commissioner
      St.Clair, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Emory
      Nays: (1): Vice Mayor German
      Absent (1): Commissioner Hood
                                                     MOTION PASSES (5 to 1)


7.o   SHPO (State Historic Preservation Office) CLG (Certified Local
      Government) Grant Agreement
      Staff is requesting approval to enter into the attached Certified Local
      Government (CLG) Grant Agreement in order to obtain $55,000 from the
      State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) with the Michigan Strategic
      Fund (MSF) for monument conservation work at Hackley Park.
      At the January 10th, 2023 meeting, Commission approved the submittal of
      a grant application to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) for
      monument conservation work at Hackley Park. The City was selected for
      a $55,000 award, and will need to pay $22,440 in matching funds as a
      part of the grant agreement. Due to an electronic signature requirement,
      the DPW Director will need to sign.
      The grant will allow us to complete recommended conservation work at
      the 5 sculptures within Hackley Park. The plan is to also completed work
      on the McKinley Statue and the Kearny Statue as they are of similar age
      and condition. These two structures are ineligible for grant funding
      (McKinley is privately owned, and Kearny is outside the designated
      historic district boundary). The owners of the McKinley statue are aware


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      of this and have agreed to participate in the cost for that piece, the cost for
      the work at Kearny will be a city responsibility but is ineligible to count
      towards the match.
      The conservator’s report, included at the end of the agreement, estimates
      the work on all 7 monuments at $81,520. With articulated or boom lifts
      and estimated cost increases over the past year the total project is
      estimated at $105,000. The City portion, including match, is $50,000.
      AMOUNT REQUESTED: $50,000
      FUND OR ACCOUNT: 101 (Capital Plan Budget)
      STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the Certified Local Government
      Grant Agreement as presented including authorizing the DPW Director to
      sign.
      Action No. 2023-90(o)
      Motion by: Commissioner Ramsey
      Second by: Commissioner Gorman
      To approve the Certified Local Government Grant Agreement as
      presented including authorizing the DPW Director to sign.
      Ayes: (6): Mayor Johnson, Commissioner Gorman, Commissioner
      St.Clair, Vice Mayor German, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner
      Emory
      Absent (1): Commissioner Hood
                                                        MOTION PASSES (6 to 0)


7.p   Contract Award - Nelson House Move - Development Services
      Staff is requesting authorization to enter into a contract with Deitz House
      Moving Engineers, Inc., in the amount of $237,500 to move the historic
      Nelson House from 1292 Jefferson Street to the City-owned vacant lot at
      382 W. Muskegon Avenue. The Nelson House is currently owned by
      Muskegon Public Schools and slated for demolition. Since the
      presentation at the March 13, 2023 Commission Worksession, staff has
      met with a number of house moving contractors and released a Request
      for Proposals for bids to move the house as well as complete excavation
      work and construct a new basement at 382 W. Muskegon. $200,000 was
      budgeted in the Public Improvement Fund for the work. If moved, the


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           house will be listed for sale in as-is condition and ultimately rehabilitated
           by a private owner.
           AMOUNT REQUESTED: $237,500
           FUND OR ACCOUNT: Public Improvement
           STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To authorize staff to enter into a contract
           with Deitz House Moving Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $237,500 to
           move the Nelson House to 382 W. Muskegon Avenue.
           Action No. 2023-90(p)
           Motion by: Commissioner St.Clair
           Second by: Commissioner Emory
           To authorize staff to enter into a contract with Deitz House Moving
           Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $237,500 to move the Nelson House to
           382 W. Muskegon Avenue.
           Ayes: (6): Mayor Johnson, Commissioner Gorman, Commissioner
           St.Clair, Vice Mayor German, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner
           Emory
           Absent (1): Commissioner Hood
                                                              MOTION PASSES (6 to 0)


8.   Public Hearings
     8.a   Public Hearing - Approval of the Lakeside Business Improvement
           District Special Assessment - Economic Development
           The Lakeside Business Improvement District is requesting a special
           assessment for three more years starting in January of 2024.
           Funds from the Lakeside BID assessment in 2021-2023 has allowed for
           the BID to cover items that keep the integrity of the business district.
           Funds have been used to cover snow removal, Christmas decorations,
           landscaping and maintenance, Lakeside events, and advertisements in
           the Visitors Guide.
           In order to continue these services, the Lakeside BID has requested a
           final three-year assessment at a 20% reduction for 2024-2026, continuing
           with the current district boundaries. Class A properties will have a per
           parcel rate of $0.04 per square foot of lot size for a Commercial Property,


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not to exceed $1,600, and $0.02 per square foot of lot size for an
Industrial, Automotive or Utility Property, not to exceed $1,600. The
special assessments will be in the winter tax bills. After the additional
three years is complete, the BID will transition into the CIA.
City staff has provided a Special Assessment Packet that outlines the
overview of the request, a letter from the City of Muskegon Assessor, the
budget recommendation and explanation, and the properties included in
the assessment. City staff has introduced the special assessment at the
City Commission meeting on August 7th, 2023. If the district is created, a
second public hearing will be held on September 26 to confirm the special
assessment roll.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the creation of a special
assessment district in the Lakeside Business Improvement District for
2024-2026.
Action No. 2023-91
Motion by: Commissioner Ramsey
Second by: Commissioner St.Clair
To close the public hearing and approve the creation of a special
assessment district in the Lakeside Business Improvement District for
2024-2026.
PUBLIC HEARING COMMENCED:
Paul Korndorfer, 1883 Lakeshore Drive - supports the Special
Assessment - wants to know if the Air B & B's are also paying? Currently
not on assessment list - Roll has not been set so properties can still be
added.
 Mayor Johnson asked Mark Flermoen Lakeside BID Chairperson, to
share his plans for the Lakeside Fall Festival. The Lakeside Fall Festival
will include Street Performers, Bounce Houses, Hayrides, District
Businesses will participate as well as Tiki Boys and Lake Bluff Grill. There
will be a scare crow contest w/ business owners, and some business
owners will participate in Lakeside Give (owners give back) with donations
to the lighthouse, the Clipper, and Heaven Can Wait - all to take place in
the Lakeside Social District. Event is Saturday, October 7, 2023.




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             Ayes: (6): Mayor Johnson, Commissioner Gorman, Commissioner
             St.Clair, Vice Mayor German, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner
             Emory
             Absent (1): Commissioner Hood
                                                             MOTION PASSES (6 to 0)


9.    Unfinished Business
10.   New Business
      10.a   Amendment to Zoning Ordinance, Residential Setback Requirements
             Staff-initiated request to amend Section 404 of the zoning ordinance to
             modify rear setback requirements and to create a front build-to zone in lieu
             of front setbacks in single-family residential zones. The Planning
             Commission recommended approval of the amendment by a 4-1 vote at
             their August 10 meeting.
             STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the request to amend Section
             404 of the zoning ordinance as presented.
             Action No. 2023-92(a)
             Motion by: Commissioner St.Clair
             Second by: Commissioner Ramsey
             To approve the request to amend Section 404 of the zoning ordinance as
             presented.
             Ayes: (6): Mayor Johnson, Commissioner Gorman, Commissioner
             St.Clair, Vice Mayor German, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner
             Emory
             Absent (1): Commissioner Hood
                                                             MOTION PASSES (6 to 0)


      10.b City ARPA Community Grant - Pioneer Resources, Inc. - Manager's
           Office - REMOVED PER STAFF REQUEST
             *A Conflict of Interest Letter was signed by Commissioner Rachel Gorman
             related to this item. The Conflict of Interest statement was posted to the
             City's website and City's Facebook page on August 10, 2023.



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       https://muskegon-mi.gov/notice-of-conflict-of-interest/


10.c   Assistance to Firefighters Grant - Public Safety
       The fire department received notification on August 11, 2023 they
       received a FEMA grant to replace their aging and often out of service,
       breathing air compressor and fill system.
       In January 2023, the Fire Department applied for a grant from FEMA
       through the AFG (Assistance to Firefighters Grant) program. The
       equipment applied for was a new breathing air system to fill our air
       cylinders. Our current breathing air compressor system was purchased in
       1997. The three quotes we received for replacement were from West
       Shore Fire, Municipal Emergency Services (MES) and Breathing Air
       Systems (BAS).
       West Shore Fire: Did not provide a shipping cost. Would not entertain a
       trade-in quote. $ 62,260.97
       MES: A newer system on the market. There were no reviews available.
       Would not entertain a trade-in quote. $ 74,789.00
       BAS: Bauer is the current manufacture we have been using for 26 years.
       It’s has been proven to be good unit for us. Service times are usually
       within 48 hours. Breathing Air Systems will take our unit in on trade for
       $5k. They will remove the old system and take it with him when they
       deliver the new system. $78,593.80, less the trade in of $5,000 for a total
       of $73,593.80.
       At the time of submitting the grant, BAS quoted for a complete breathing
       air cascade system with shipping and installation for $77,250.00. The
       quote was only valid for 30 days. After the award we received an updated
       quote of $78,593.80, less the trade in of $5,000 for a total of $73,593.80.
       On August 11, 2023, the fire department received notification from FEMA
       our grant application was approved. The grant requires a 10% match of
       the requested funds.
       The fire department is requesting $7,359.38 for the purchase of the
       $73,593.80 breathing air compressor and cascade filling station with
       assistance from FEMA grant funding.
       AMOUNT REQUESTED: $7,359.38



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             FUND OR ACCOUNT: General Fund 101-336
             STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the funding to purchase the
             breathing air compressor and cascade filling station from Breathing Air
             Systems.
             Action No. 2023-92(c)
             Motion by: Commissioner Ramsey
             Second by: Vice Mayor German
             To approve the funding to purchase the breathing air compressor and
             cascade filling station from Breathing Air Systems.
             Ayes: (6): Mayor Johnson, Commissioner Gorman, Commissioner
             St.Clair, Vice Mayor German, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner
             Emory
             Absent (1): Commissioner Hood
                                                             MOTION PASSES (6 to 0)


11.   Any Other Business
      11.a   Resolution of Support - Open Gates of Grace Ministries - Manager's
             Office
             To approve the resolution of support for the Open Gates of Grace
             submission of an application titled "Open Gates Project" to the MI
             Community Center grant program for Grace Space Programs at 1428
             Terrace Street Muskegon, Michigan.
             Action No. 2023-93(a)
             Motion by: Commissioner Ramsey
             Second by: Vice Mayor German
             To approve the resolution of support for the application of Open Gates of
             Grace for a project at their facility.
             Ayes: (6): Mayor Johnson, Commissioner Gorman, Commissioner
             St.Clair, Vice Mayor German, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner
             Emory
             Absent (1): Commissioner Hood




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                                                           MOTION PASSES (6 to 0)


12.   Public Comment on Non-Agenda items
      Public comments were received.
13.   Closed Session
14.   Adjournment
      The City Commission meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
      Motion by: Commissioner Ramsey
      Second by: Commissioner St.Clair
      To adjourn at 7:45 p.m.



                                                    _________________________
                                                             Respectfully Submitted,
                                               Ann Marie Meisch, MMC - City Clerk




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