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CITY OF MUSKEGON
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
APRIL 27, 2004
CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS @ 5:30 P.M.
MINUTES
The Regular Commission Meeting of the City of Muskegon was held at City
hall, 933 Terrace Street, Muskegon, Michigan at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 27,
2004.
Mayor Warmington opened the meeting with a prayer from Pastor Sarah
Johnson from the Word of Truth Outreach after which the Commission and
Public recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL FOR THE REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING:
Present: Mayor Stephen Warmington, Vice Mayor Bill Larson, Commissioners
Chris Carter, Kevin Davis, Stephen Gawron, Clara Shepherd, and Lawrence
Spataro, City Manager Bryon Mazade, City Attorney John Schrier and City Clerk
Gail Kundinger.
2004-40 CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Approval of Minutes. CITY CLERK
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve the minutes of the Commission Worksession
that was held on Monday, April 12, 2004; and the Regular Commission Meeting
that was held on Tuesday, April 13, 2004.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the minutes.
B. Resolution for Charitable Gaming License - Michigan Deaf Association,
Inc. CITY CLERK
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The Michigan Deaf Association, Inc., is requesting a
resolution recognizing them as a non-profit organization operating in the City for
the purpose of obtaining a gaming license.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: None
C. Annual Taxicab License Renewal for Port City Cab Company & Yellow
Cab Company. CITY CLERK
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: This request is from Thomas Wakefield and Steve Barnum
of Wakefield Leasing, whose office is located at 770 W. Sherman Blvd.,
Muskegon, MI. They are requesting approval of a license to operate 11 taxicabs
for both Port City Cab Company and Yellow Cab Company. The Muskegon
Police Department has inspected the taxicabs and approves this request.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of 11 taxicabs.
E. Lighthouse Acre Deed. LEISURE SERVICES
SUMMARY OR REQUEST: To authorize the Mayor to sign the quitclaim deed for
Lighthouse Acre.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Leisure Services Board recommends approval.
F. Sale of Marginal Lot at 1095 James Avenue. PLANNING & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve the sale of a vacant marginal lot (Parcel
#24-612-000-0528-00) at 1095 James Avenue to Perry Dennie, of 539 Bennett
Street, Muskegon, MI. Approval of this sale will allow the adjacent property
owner to expand his current yard. The other adjacent property owner was
offered a portion of this lot, but didn’t respond. This lot is being offered to Mr.
Dennie for $1 under the Dollar Lot Marketing Plan.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The sale of this lot will allow the property to be placed back
on the City’s tax rolls thus relieving the City of continued maintenance costs.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the resolution and to authorize both the
Mayor and the Clerk to sign the resolution and deed.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The Land Reutilization Committee (LRC)
recommended approval of this request at their March 23, 2004 meeting.
H. Sale of Non-Buildable Lots at 443 & 453 Catherine Avenue. PLANNING
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve the sale of two vacant non-buildable lots
(Parcel #24-205-079-0002-10 and #24-205-079-0003-10) at 443 and 453 Catherine
Avenue to William Simonitis, of 449 Catherine Avenue, Muskegon, MI. Approval
of this sale will allow Mr. Simonitis to expand his current yard. The lots are being
offered to Mr. Simonitis for $1 each under the Dollar Lot Marketing Plan.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The sale of these lots will allow the properties to be placed
back on the City ‘s tax rolls thus relieving the City of continued maintenance
costs.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the resolution and to authorize both the
Mayor and the Clerk to sign the resolution and deeds.
I. Sale of Buildable Vacant Lot on Meeking Street. PLANNING &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve the sale of a vacant buildable lot at 275
Meeking Street (Parcel #24-613-000-0673-00) to Habitat for Humanity, 280
Ottawa Street, Muskegon, MI. The lot is 223 x 126 ft. and is being offered to
Habitat for Humanity for $13,500. They plan to split the lot into three 74.3 ft. lots
and construct three 1,260 sq. ft. single-family homes as part of the Jimmy Carter
home building program. The homes will conform to the design guidelines
contained in the “policy for Sale of City-Owned Residential Property.” Habitat
for Humanity will be meeting with the president of the Marquette Neighborhood
Association to present the home designs for review. The True Case Value (TCV)
for the property listed in the Assessor’s Office is $18,000, so our price is set at
$13,500 which is 75% of that amount.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The sale of this lot for construction of three new homes will
generate additional tax revenue for the City and will place the property back
on the City’s tax rolls, thus relieving the City of continued maintenance costs.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the resolution and to authorize both the
Mayor and the Clerk to sign said resolution and deed.
J. Vacation of a Portion of Jackson Avenue. PLANNING & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Request for the vacation of Jackson Ave., between E.
Western and Ottawa Street.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends vacation of the portion of
Jackson Ave., with the condition that any City easement rights be retained.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommended the
vacation, with the condition as listed above. The vote was unanimous with B.
Mazade, S. Warmington, and B. Smith absent.
K. Vacation of a Portion of Leahy Street. PLANNING & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Request for the vacation of Leahy St., between Larch
Ave. and the Hackley Hospital Professional Center entry drive.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends vacation of the portion of Leahy
St., with the condition that any City easement rights be retained.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission unanimously
recommended the vacation, with the condition as listed above with T.
Harryman not present for the vote.
L. Cool Cities Pilot Program – Grant Request. PLANNING & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The State has a new Cool Cities Pilot Program available.
Cities that are successful in their applications will receive “catalyst” grants of up
to $100,000, which are designated to jump-start their revitalization efforts. Grants
are due by May 7, 2004. For the first year of funding, 12 cities will be chosen.
Muskegon is proposing to combine this grant with the Neighborhoods of Choice
(former Partner Grant) and the MDOT Transportation Enhancement Grant. The
Cool Muskegon Committee has recommended that we apply for Wayfinding
Signage that will be placed in both the downtown and Lakeside area. In this
way, the City can tie these two important cultural, transportation and tourist
areas together.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no requirement for a match, although several other
projects and grants will be tied in with this request. In addition, it is anticipated
that the Chamber of Commerce will be able to assist with private contributions
to the project. The total project cost is anticipated to be $150,000. This will
include a maintenance fund for the signage in the future.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the resolution and authorize the Mayor
and Clerk to sign.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The Cool Muskegon Committee recommends
that the City apply for the Cool City grant and request $100,000 for Wayfinding
signage.
M. Set Public Hearing for Amendment to Brownfield Plan - “The
Watermark” Project. PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve the resolution setting a public hearing for an
amendment for the Brownfield Plan, and notifying taxing jurisdictions of the
Brownfield Plan Amendment including the opportunity to express their views and
recommendations regarding the proposed amendment at the public hearing.
The amendment is for the inclusion of property owned by P & G Holdings NY, LLC
(“P & G”), known as The Watermark project, located at 1321 Division, in the
Brownfield Plan.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no direct financial impact in including the project in
the Brownfield Plan, although the revitalization of the former Shaw Walker
building into residential and commercial space will eventually add to the tax
base in Muskegon.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the resolution and authorize the Mayor
and Clerk to sign the resolution.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority met
on April 20, 2004 and approved the Brownfield Plan Amendment and
recommends the approval of the Brownfield Plan Amendment to the Muskegon
City Commission. In addition, the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
recommends that the Muskegon City Commission set a public hearing on the
Plan amendment for May 25, 2004.
N. Consideration of Proposals for Nims Street Tank Painting. ENGINEERING
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Authorize staff to enter into an engineering services
agreement with Nelson Tank Engineering & Consulting out of Lansing for a not to
exceed cost of $20,175. The scope of services includes the preparation of the
contract document and the performance of daily inspection should the project
be awarded. Nelson Tank was one of two consulting firms responding to the
Request for Proposal. The other firm, Dixon Engineering out of Lake Odessa,
submitted a very similar proposal with a not to exceed price of $21,987.50.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The cost for the engineering services (Contract
specifications & Inspection) of $20,175.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize staff to enter into an engineering service
agreement with Nelson Tank Engineering & Consulting.
O. First Quarter 2004 Budget Reforecast - Adoption. FINANCE
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Staff has previously transmitted the First Quarter 2004
Budget Reforecast which outlines proposed changes to the original budget that
have come about as result of changes in policy priorities, labor contracts,
updated economic conditions, or other factors. At this time staff is
recommending adoption of the budget reforecast together with any additional
changes deemed necessary by Commissioners.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: General fund revenues continue to deteriorate. Currently
we estimate the general fund revenue shortfall to be $451,611, attributable
mostly to lower than projected state shared revenues. General fund
expenditure projections are little changed from the original budget at this time
as staff continues to analyze expense reduction options to offset the revenue
shortfall. These will be brought to you in the coming weeks. The first quarter
reforecast incorporates several significant changes to major capital projects
due to updated information not available at the time the original 2004 budget
was prepared.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends formal approval of the Reforecast
and related budget amendments.
P. Transmittal of 2003 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. FINANCE
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The City’s 2003 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
(CAFR) has previously been distributed to City Commissioners. At this time the
CAFR is being formally transmitted to the Commission in accordance with state
law. The 2003 CAFR has been prepared in accordance with GASB 34
accounting standards. Should the Commission wish to do so staff and the
independent auditors are prepared to conduct an in-depth work session to
focus on the CAFR as well as City finances in general.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. The CAFR report summarizes the City’s financial
activities for 2003 and includes the independent auditor’s unqualified opinion on
the City’s financial statement.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Acceptance of the 2003 CAFR.
Motion by Commissioner Spataro, second by Commissioner Shepherd to
approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of items d and g.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Davis, Gawron, Larson, Shepherd, Spataro, Warmington,
Carter
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2004-41 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
D. Summer Celebration Request. LEISURE SERVICES
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Summer Celebration is asking that the City waive the
rental charges for the use of City equipment during the festival.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The Leisure Services Board did not make a
recommendation. They requested more information be provided in order to
make a decision.
Motion by Vice Mayor Larson, second by Commissioner Shepherd to waive the
rental charges for the use of City equipment during the festival.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Gawron, Larson, Shepherd, Spataro, Warmington, Carter,
Davis
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
G. Sale of Marginal Lots at 348 and 372 Dratz Street. PLANNING &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve the sale of two vacant marginal lots (Parcel
#24-613-000-0764-00 and #24-613-000-0766-00) at 348 and 372 Dratz Street to
Terry Kunnen, Jr., of 354 Dratz Street, Muskegon, MI. Approval of this sale will
allow Mr. Kunnen to expand his current yard. The property located to the North
of Mr. Kunnen has an occupied, tax-reverted house located on it. These lots are
being offered to Mr. Kunnen for $1 each under the Dollar Lot Marketing Plan.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The sale of these lots will allow the properties to be placed
back on the City’s tax rolls thus relieving the City of continued maintenance
costs.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the resolution and to authorize both the
Mayor and the Clerk to sign the resolution and deeds.
Motion by Commissioner Spataro, second by Vice Mayor Larson to approve the
sale of two vacant marginal lots at 348 and 372 Dratz Street to Terry Kunnen of
354 Dratz.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Larson, Shepherd, Spataro, Warmington, Carter, Davis,
Gawron
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2004-42 PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Request to Establish an Obsolete Property District - Harbor Theater.
PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Pursuant to Public Act 146 of the Michigan Public Acts of
2000, Great Lakes Marina & Storage, LLC, 1920 Lakeshore Drive, Muskegon,
Michigan, has requested he establishment of an Obsolete Property District. The
district would be located at 1937 Lakeshore Drive, Muskegon, MI, the former
Harbor Theater. Total capital investment for this project is $123,500. The project
will result in the creation of 12-14 new jobs in the City.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: If an Obsolete Property Certificate is issued, the property
taxes would be frozen for the duration of the certificate.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the resolution establishing an Obsolete
Property District for 1937 Lakeshore Drive, Muskegon, MI.
The Public Hearing opened at 5:55 p.m. to hear and consider any comments
from the public. No comments were heard.
Motion by Vice Mayor Larson, second by Commissioner Shepherd to close the
Public Hearing at 5:57 p.m. and approve the resolution establishing an Obsolete
Property District for 1937 Lakeshore Drive.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Shepherd, Spataro, Warmington, Carter, Davis, Gawron,
Larson
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
B. Request to Issue an Obsolete Property Certificate - Harbor Theater.
PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Pursuant to Public Act 146 of the Michigan Public Acts of
2000, Great Lakes Marina & Storage, LLC, 1920 Lakeshore Drive, Muskegon, MI,
has requested the issuance of an Obsolete Property Certificate for the property
located at 1937 Lakeshore Drive (former Harbor Theater), Muskegon, MI. The
building is presently unoccupied, but will be rehabilitated for use as a new
improved theater and coffee shop. Total capital investment for this project is
$123,500. The project will result in bringing 12-14 jobs to the City of Muskegon.
Because of these new jobs, the applicant is eligible for a 9(nine) year certificate.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: If an Obsolete Property Certificate is issued, the property
taxes would be frozen for the duration of the certificate.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the resolution issuing an Obsolete
Property Certificate for 1937 Lakeshore Drive, Muskegon, MI for a term of nine (9)
years.
The Public Hearing opened at 5:58 p.m. to hear and consider any comments
from the public. Comments were heard from John Boltema, 625 Seminole.
Motion by Commissioner Gawron, second by Commissioner Spataro to close the
Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m. and approve the resolution issuing an Obsolete
Property Certificate for 1937 Lakeshore Drive for a term of (9) nine years.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Spataro, Warmington, Carter, Davis, Gawron, Larson,
Shepherd
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2004-43 NEW BUSINESS:
A. Vacation of a Portion of Larch Avenue. PLANNING & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Request for the vacation of Larch Avenue, between
Clinton and Leahy Street.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends vacation of the portion of Larch
Ave., with the condition that any City easement rights be retained.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommended the
vacation, with the condition as listed above with T. Harryman and T. Michalski
voting no.
Motion by Commissioner Spataro, second by Commissioner Gawron to approve
the vacation of the portion of Larch Ave., between Clinton and Leahy St., with
the condition that any City Easement rights be retained.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Warmington, Carter, Davis, Gawron, Larson, Shepherd,
Spataro
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
B. Healthcare Renewal/Rx Co-Pay Reimbursement Program. FINANCE
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The City has received 2004-05 renewal rates for the
Priority Health HMO program – the healthcare choice of nearly all active City
employees. Renewal rates at current benefit levels are 15.1% higher than
current rates. This translates to an additional annual cost of $286,204. Staff has
also received renewal rates assuming a change in the drug benefit co-pay from
the current $10.00 to $15.00. Making this change lowers the rate increase to
8.9% and achieves gross annual savings of $118,738. We have discussed this
option with the labor-management committee and they are generally
receptive to the change provided that the city re-implement the $5.00 Rx
reimbursement program to help soften the impact on employees. Staff believes
that even with this proviso, significant savings will be achieved and recommends
approval.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Net annual savings are estimated to be $93,438. The level
of employee participation in the reimbursement program will determine actual
costs/savings.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: No budget action is recommended at this time,
however, the change will have positive impact on both the 2004 and 2005
budgets.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends renewal of the Priority Health
contract with a $15.00 Rx co-pay and re-implementation of the $5.00 Rx co-pay
reimbursement program.
Motion by Commissioner Spataro, second by Vice Mayor Larson to approve
renewal of the Priority Health contract with a $15.00 Rx co-pay and re-
implementation of the $5.00 Rx co-pay reimbursement program.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Carter, Davis, Gawron, Larson, Shepherd, Spataro,
Warmington
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
C. Liability/Property Insurance Renewal. FINANCE
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To renew the City’s liability and property insurance
coverage with the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Association (MMRMA),
an intergovernmental self-insurance pool representing more than 300 Michigan
municipalities. Since 1986 the City has had liability coverage through MMRMA;
in 1999 property coverage was added. Staff is recommending that the City’s
self-insured retention (SIR) be increased from the current $75,000 level to
$100,000. The savings from doing this are nearly $100,000 which means the City
would have to have four claims of over $100,000 before the premium savings
were offset by the higher deductible. Recent experience has been favorable
and staff believes this is a sound risk to assume.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Total contribution of $846,246 comprised of two
components: $538,728 fixed insurance costs and $272,300 contribution to the
City’s self-insured retention fund. The fixed insurance costs represent a 3.5%
decrease over 2003-04 costs.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Renewal of liability and property insurance coverage
with MMRMA. Staff believes that intergovernmental procurement of insurance
coverage is most cost-effective approach. Moreover, the MMRMA program has
the broadest coverage available to Michigan municipalities and the City’s past
experience with the program has been very positive.
Motion by Vice Mayor Larson, second by Commissioner Shepherd to approve
the renewal of liability and property insurance coverage with Michigan
Municipal Risk Management Association.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Davis, Gawron, Larson, Shepherd, Spataro, Warmington,
Carter
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
D. Sale of Parcel in Seaway Industrial Park. PLANNING & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve the sale of Lot #9 in Seaway Industrial Park
to Schultz Transport, Inc., 1559 Getz Road, Muskegon, MI 49441. This company
performs commercial snowplowing, in addition to being a transport company.
The purchase price is $24,000, which is the full asking price. Schultz Transport,
Inc. will be relocating his business from his current location outside of the City,
and has from 2-10 employees, depending on the season. As part of the
purchase agreement, Schultz Transport, Inc. has requested a 45-day option on
Lot #8.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The sale of this lot, while is located in a Renaissance Zone,
will still generate City of Muskegon income tax.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the resolution and to authorize both the
Mayor and the Clerk to sign said resolution, deed, and all other necessary
documents.
Motion by Commissioner Shepherd, second by Commissioner Spataro approve
the sale of lot #9 in Seaway Industrial Park to Schultz Transport Inc., 1559 Getz Rd,
Muskegon for $24,000 with a 45-day option on Lot #8, and authorize the Mayor
and Clerk to sign the resolution and deed and all other necessary documents.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Gawron, Larson, Shepherd, Spataro, Warmington, Carter,
Davis
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
E. Concurrence with the Housing Board of Appeals Notice and Order to
Demolish the Following: INSPECTION SERVICES
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: This is to request City Commission concurrence with the
findings of the Housing Board of Appeals that the structures at 1381 Seventh,
1317 Seventh and 637 Amity are unsafe, substandard, public nuisances and that
they be demolished within thirty (30) days. It is further requested that
administration be directed to obtain bids for the demolition of the structures and
that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute a
contract for demolition with the lowest responsible bidder.
1. 1381 Seventh
CASE # & PROJECT ADDRESS: #EN-040025 – 1381 Seventh
LOCATION AND OWNERSHIP: This structure is located on Seventh Street between
Merrill and Monroe and is owned by Chase Manhattan Bank, Houston, Texas.
STAFF CORRESPONDENCE: A dangerous building exterior inspection report was
written 2/2/04 and Notice and Order to Repair or Remove was issued 2/3/04. An
interior inspection was conducted 2/26/04. On 3/4/04 the HBA declared the
structure substandard and a dangerous building.
OWNER CONTACT: A local realtor called and scheduled the interior inspection
and stated he would be at the HBA meeting 3/4/04, but he was not there. There
has been no contact since the interior inspection.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: CDBG funds.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
SEV: $15,000
ESTIMATED COST OF REPAIRS: $25,000
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To concur with the Housing Board of Appeals
decision to demolish.
Motion by Commissioner Spataro, second by Commissioner Shepherd to concur
with the Housing Board of Appeals to demolish 1381 Seventh and have the
Mayor and City Clerk execute a contract for demolition with the lowest
responsible bidder.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Larson, Shepherd, Spataro, Warmington, Carter, Davis,
Gawron
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2. 1317 Seventh
CASE # & PROJECT ADDRESS: #EN-040026 – 1317 Seventh
LOCATION AND OWNERSHIP: This structure is located on Seventh Street between
Houston and Monroe and is owned by Option One Mortgage, Irvine, California.
STAFF CORRESPONDENCE: A dangerous building exterior inspection report was
written 2/2/04 and Notice and Order to Repair or Remove was issued 2/3/04.
On 3/4/04 the HBA declared the structure substandard and dangerous.
OWNER CONTACT: There has been no contact from the mortgage company.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: CDGB funds
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
SEV: $16.700
ESTIMATED COST OF REPAIRS: $4,000 plus the cost of interior repairs.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To concur with the Housing Board of Appeals
decision to demolish.
Motion by Commissioner Spataro, second by Commissioner Shepherd to concur
with the Housing Board of Appeals to demolish 1317 Seventh and have the
Mayor and City Clerk execute a contract for demolition with the lowest
responsible bidder.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Shepherd, Spataro, Warmington, Carter, Davis, Gawron,
Larson
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
3. 637 Amity
This item was asked to be removed by staff.
The Regular Commission meeting for the City of Muskegon was adjourned at
7:12pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Gail A. Kundinger, MMC
City Clerk