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     CITY OF MUSKEGON
       CITY COMMISSION MEETING
                     FEBRUARY 14, 2017
    CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS @ 5:30 P.M.
                                 AGENDA

□     CALL TO ORDER:
□     PRAYER:
□     PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
□     ROLL CALL:
□     HONORS AND AWARDS:
□     INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATION:
□     CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
□     CONSENT AGENDA:
      A. Approval of Minutes City Clerk
      B. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Request of the City Clerk to Apply for
         a Liquor License for the City’s Farmer’s Market City Clerk
      C. Pedestrian Crossing at Intersection of Shoreline Drive and Third Street
         Planning & Economic Development
      D. Ameribank Building – Option Agreement Extension Between the City of
         Muskegon and Port City Construction & Development Services, LLC
         Planning & Economic Development
      E. Annual Pavement Marking Program               Department of Public Works
      F. Grand Trunk Launch Ramp Dock Purchase Department of Public Works
      G. Police Vehicles       DPW/Equipment
      H. Sale of Boat Slip A-11 Pigeon Key Marina Condominium           Department
         of Public Works
      I. Non-Represented Wages and Benefits            City Manager
□   PUBLIC HEARINGS:
      A. Request to Create a New Neighborhood Enterprise Zone District at 275
          W. Clay Avenue      Planning & Economic Development

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□ COMMUNICATIONS:
□ UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
□ NEW BUSINESS:
       A. Approval of Sale of City-owned Home at 867 Williams Street
            Community and Neighborhood Services Department
□ ANY OTHER BUSINESS:
□ PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
►      Reminder: Individuals who would like to address the City Commission shall do the following:
►      Fill out a request to speak form attached to the agenda or located in the back of the room.
►      Submit the form to the City Clerk.
►      Be recognized by the Chair.
►      Step forward to the microphone.
►      State name and address.
►      Limit of 3 minutes to address the Commission.
►      (Speaker representing a group may be allowed 10 minutes if previously registered with City Clerk.)

□ CLOSED SESSION:
□ ADJOURNMENT:
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Memorandum
To:    Mayor and Commissioners

From: Frank Peterson

Re:    City Commission Meeting

Date: February 9, 2017

Here is a quick outline of the items on our agenda:

WORK SESSION

1.     We will hear a presentation from a group of business and community leaders from the
       Third Street Corridor. They would like to develop a brand specifically for their section of
       downtown. It’s a great group of committed people, and I think we will all be excited with
       the direction they are taking that corridor.

2.     We will hear an update on the Greater Muskegon Recreation Partnership. Ken Johnson,
       who acts as our liaison to the group, will be able to speak to the group’s proposed
       direction.

3.     Under other business, I’ll take a few moments to go over any questions/concerns that
       Commissioners may have on the regular meeting agenda.
REGULAR MEETING

1.   Under the consent agenda, we are asking the Commission for approval of the following:
     a. Last meeting’s minutes.
     b. Authorization of the City Clerk to apply for a Civic Center Liquor License for the
        Muskegon Farmers Market. This license is similar to that which we have at the LC
        Walker Arena, and will allow for special events that serve alcohol without having to
        apply to the LCC and pay for each individual event. The cost is $600 per year.
     c. We are proposing a new pedestrian crossing at Shoreline Drive and Third Street. The
        crossing, which will be at ground-level, will better identify that areas as the
        appropriate place to cross between downtown Muskegon and the lakeshore. The
        goal is to improve safety at the crossing site.
     d. Option extension for Port City Construction & Development Services related to our
        property at 880 First Street. The developers continue to be very interested as they
        work to secure financing, incentives, and tenants. We are encouraged by their
        commitment. To assist with the initial marketing/visioning for the site, our DPW
        crews have been clearing out the entire first floor, in an attempt to return it to a raw
        and open floorplan. We also intend to remove a number of the cement tiles to help
        open the first floor and demonstrate what the building would look like with a more
        conventional façade. The work being done is also work that would likely be necessary
        regardless of how we eventually move forward (development or demolition).
     e. Approval of the DPW’s annual pavement marking program. This is a program that
        we undertake each year – it’s a necessity.
     f. Purchase of new floating docks for the Grand Trunk Boat Launch. These are being
        purchased from the same West Michigan Company we purchased the docks from last
        season.
     g. Purchase of three fully-marked police vehicles. We originally intended to purchase
        Chevrolet Caprice models, but due to a recent decision by the manufacturer to
        discontinue these cruisers, we are recommending that we purchase Ford SUVs
        instead. The SUVs have a number of advantages, including flexibility, utility, and all-
        wheel drive. We have a number of these in our fleet now, and have been happy with
        the vehicles in terms of maintenance needs.
     h. Sale of a city-owned boat slip at Pigeon Key Marina. We have owned and leased this
        slip for a number of years. We are recommending the sale in an effort to capitalize
        on the increased value of the slip.
     i. Approval of the non-union wage and benefit changes. There are a number of
        changes related to the non-represented employees. Our non-represented employee
        count is currently 39, including the city manager position. The recommended
        changes will include a pension reduction, a 3% wage increase, realignment of certain
          positions within the wage scale, and a number of tweaks to the fringe benefit
          package. Much like the recent changes to the SEUI and POLC contracts, the goal is
          cost reduction and flexibility for the city. Look for a cost comparison sheet to follow
          later this week; we are finalizing the numbers.
     j.   Approval of CRC Recommendations for various city boards.

2.   Under Public Hearings:
        a. We will issue a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for the market-rate
           portion of the Berkshire development at 275 West Clay. This project is very close
           to coming to fruition, and the construction of a three story building in our
           downtown will certainly be a welcomed activity.

3.   Under new business, we will be asking the Commission to approve the following:
        a. Sale of the City-owned home at 867 Williams Street.
Date:     February 8, 2017
To:       Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From:     Ann Marie Meisch, City Clerk
RE:       Approval of Minutes




SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve minutes of the January 24, 2017
Regular City Commission Meeting.


FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.


BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.


STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the minutes.
     CITY OF MUSKEGON
       CITY COMMISSION MEETING
                     JANUARY 24, 2017
    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, MI at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 24, 2017. Pastor
Tim Cross, Living Word Church, opened the meeting with prayer, after which the
Commission and public recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL FOR THE REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING:
Present: Mayor Stephen J. Gawron, Vice Mayor Hood, Commissioners Ken
Johnson, Debra Warren, Willie German, Jr., Dan Rinsema-Sybenga, and Byron
Turnquist, City Manager Franklin Peterson, City Attorney John Schrier, and City
Clerk Ann Meisch.
INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATION:
 Mike Overly – MERS    - Mike Overly from MERS presented an overview of the
Employees Retirement System as it relates to the Department of Public Works.
2017-05     CONSENT AGENDA:
      A. Approval of Minutes City Clerk
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve minutes of the January 9, 2017 Worksession
Meeting and the January 10, 2017 Regular City Commission Meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:       None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:         None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:           Approval of the minutes.
      C. MEDC Grant for Kitchen 242 Assistant Finance Director and City Clerk
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve the grant agreement with Michigan
Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) for $200,000 for Kitchen 242. This
grant allows for important upgrades at the Kitchen including ventilation
improvements, technology upgrades including demonstration mirrors, security
cages and locks for kitchen users to store their products and many new and
additional appliances. Also included in this grant is money for Marketing and
tables and chairs for events at the Kitchen/Market.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:       None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:         None.

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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:          Approve the grant agreement with MEDC for
Kitchen 242 and authorize staff to sign the grant agreement.
      E. Everstream GLC Holding Company LLC – METRO Act Permit
         Engineering
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Approve the request for a permit from Everstream GLC
Holding Company, LLC and authorize the Mayor to sign the permit.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:        None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:          None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:            Approve the permit and sign the documents.
      I. Defined Benefit Plan Adoption Agreement – Div 12 (DPW) Finance
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve the Defined Benefit Plan Adoption
Agreement to bridge the pension benefit for current DPW employees from a
2.25% multiplier to a 2.0% multiplier with a frozen final average compensation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:     It is estimated that the City’s contribution rate would
decrease by about $163,584 for fiscal year 2017.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:          Future budgets will be reflective of this change.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:       To approve the Defined Benefit Plan Adoption
Agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.
Motion by Commissioner Johnson, second by Commissioner Rinsema-Sybenga,
to approve the consent agenda as presented, minus items B, D, F, G, H, and J.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Gawron, Hood, Warren, German, Rinsema-Sybenga,
           Turnquist, and Johnson
            Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2017-06     ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:
      B. Food Truck Registration Fees         City Clerk
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: This is a request to adjust the mobile food vending fee
to $50 for those food truck vendors who will participate in Taste of Muskegon.
Taste of Muskegon has contacted staff with the suggestion and would make it a
requirement that their participants register. Currently food vendors participating
in a special event are not required to register.
This registration would be good through April 30th of the following year. Currently
mobile food vendors outside the City limits are required to pay $300 annually,
those having restaurants in the City of Muskegon have a fee of $150, and those
with a brick and mortar business in the downtown development district pay $50
annually.

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FINANCIAL IMPACT:         None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:           None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:             Approval.
Motion by Commissioner Warren, second by Commissioner Johnson, to approve
the Food Truck Registration fee.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Hood, Warren, German, Rinsema-Sybenga, Turnquist,
           Johnson, and Gawron
             Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
      D. Western Market Lease Agreement City Clerk
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The City has created chalets to be placed on Western
Avenue to create affordable retail outlets. Staff will evaluate applications on a
first-come-first-serve basis. The intent will be to offer a variety of retail products.
The agreement will be from May 1st through October 30th. Chalets will be
required to be open on most days from 11 am – 6 pm. Fees shall be for the entire
season and shall be set as follows:
90 sq. ft. Chalet $1125 ~ ~ 120 sq. ft. Chalet $1500 ~ ~ 150 sq. ft. Chalet $1875
A pro-rated rate may be offered for agreements beginning after May 1st.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:         Fees collected from the lease agreements.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:           None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:             To authorize staff to sign the agreements with
future tenants.
Motion by Commissioner Turnquist, second by Commissioner Rinsema-Sybenga,
to authorize staff to sign agreements with future tenants.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Warren, German, Rinsema-Sybenga, Turnquist, Johnson,
           Gawron, and Hood.
             Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
      F. Professional Service Agreement (SAFEbuilt)         Public Safety
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The Director of Public Safety requests that the
Commission review and authorize this Professional Service Agreement between
the City of Muskegon and SAFEbuilt, LLC. SAFEbuilt has performed satisfactorily
since the fall of 2012; said contract expired in December of 2016. The new
service contract has expanded SAFEbuilt’s responsibilities to include, but not be
limited to, “Dangerous Abandoned Buildings”. The contract reflects adjusted
shared percentages and other financial adjustments to effectively perform and

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enhance the quality of service SAFEbuilt is to provide the City of Muskegon. The
proposed agreement is to commence this month, January 2017, and concludes
on December 31st 2024.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:        Budgeted – the goal is to be cost neutral.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:          Adjust 2017 Fee Schedule.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:        Staff recommends approval of proposed new
Professional Service Agreement between the City of Muskegon & SAFEbuilt of
Troy, Michigan.
Motion by Commissioner German, second by Commissioner Warren, to approve
the proposed new Professional Service Agreement between the City of
Muskegon and SAFEbuilt of Troy, Michigan.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: German, Rinsema-Sybenga, Turnquist, Johnson, Gawron,
           Hood, and Warren.
            Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
      G. SEIU Collective Bargaining Agreement          City Manager
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: City Staff and Service Employees International Union
representatives have worked over the past four months to develop a new five-
year contract for the City’s Department of Public Works personnel. As part of the
agreement, a number of issues were addressed, including pension costs, wages,
and benefits. The new agreement is beneficial to both parties.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:        None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:          None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:          To approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement
with the Service Employees International Union as presented.
Motion by Commissioner German, second by Commissioner Rinsema-Sybenga,
to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Service Employees
International Union.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Rinsema-Sybenga, Turnquist, Johnson, Gawron, Hood,
           Warren, and German.
            Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
      H. POLC Collective Bargaining Agreement City Manager
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: City Staff and Police Officers Labor Council
representatives have worked over the past nine months to develop a new five-
year contract for the City’s patrol officers. As part of the agreement, a number

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of issues were addressed, including pension costs, wages, and benefits. The new
agreement is beneficial to both parties and is expected to help with police
officer recruiting and retention.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:        None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:          None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:           To approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement
with the Police Officers Labor Council as presented.
Motion by Commissioner Turnquist, second by Commissioner Johnson, to
approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Police Officers Labor
Council.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Turnquist, Johnson, Gawron, Hood, Warren, German, and
           Rinsema-Sybenga
            Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
      J. Corrections to 2017 Fee Schedule Department Comments Finance
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve the changes to the 2017 Master Fee
Schedule to correct or clarify Department Comments related to the Rental
Department.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:        None as this request is to change or correct the
comments only.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIED:           None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:          To approve the Department Comments changes
for the Rental Department for the 2017 Master Fee Schedule.
Motion by Commissioner German, second by Commissioner Warren, to approve
the Department Comment changes noted for the Rental Department for the 2017
Master Fee Schedule.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Warren, German, Rinsema-Sybenga, Turnquist, Johnson,
           Gawron, and Hood.
            Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2017-07     PUBLIC HEARINGS:
      A. Public Hearing – Establishment of a Commercial Redevelopment
      District – 878 Jefferson St., Suite 1 Planning & Economic Development
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Pursuant to Public Act 255 of 1978, as amended,
Gunter Properties, LLC has requested the establishment of a Commercial
Redevelopment District. The creation of the district will allow the building owner

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to apply for a Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate, which will freeze the
taxable value of the building and exempt the new real property investment
from local taxes. The district would only cover one suite in the building.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:        None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:          None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:            Establishment of the Commercial
Redevelopment District.
PUBLIC HEARING COMMENCED:                No comments were received from the
public.
Motion by Commissioner Rinsema-Sybenga, second by Commissioner German,
to close the public hearing and establish the Commercial Redevelopment
District at 878 Jefferson Street, Suite 1.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: German, Rinsema-Sybenga, Turnquist, Johnson, Gawron,
           Hood, and Warren.
            Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
      B. Public Hearing – Issuance of a Commercial Facilities Exemption
      Certificate – 878 Jefferson St., Suite 1 Planning & Economic Development
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Pursuant to Public Act 255 of 1978, as amended,
Gunter Properties, LLC has requested the issuance of a Commercial Facilities
Exemption Certificate. The certificate will freeze the taxable value of the
building and exempt the new real property investment from local and state
taxes. The company will be investing $100,000 and creating five jobs, which
qualifies them for an abatement of 9 years.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:         The real property taxes would be frozen at their pre-
rehabilitated rate for the duration of the certificate.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:          None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:            Issuance of the Commercial Facilities Exemption
Certificate.
PUBLIC HEARING COMMENCED:         Shirley Green, 2574 Morton, asked if they
would be adding more employees. Tammy, from Y-knot Embroidery, 488 Horton,
said employees would be moving from North Muskegon and explained the
nature of her business.
Motion by Commissioner Rinsema-Sybenga, second by Commissioner Warren,
to close the public hearing and issue the Commercial Facilities Exemption
Certificate for 878 Jefferson Street, Suite 1.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Rinsema-Sybenga, Turnquist, Johnson, Gawron, Warren, and

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             German
             Nays: Hood
MOTION PASSES
      C. Public Hearing – Establishment of a Commercial Redevelopment
      District – 275 W. Clay Avenue Planning & Economic Development
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Pursuant to Public Act 255 of 1978, as amended,
Berkshire Muskegon LDHA, LLC has requested the establishment of a
Commercial Redevelopment District. The creation of the district will allow the
building owner to apply for a Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate, which
will proved a 50% reduction in the number of mills levied as ad valorem taxes,
excluding the State Education Tax.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:         None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:           None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:             Establishment of the Commercial
Redevelopment District.
PUBLIC HEARING COMMENCED:                 No comments were received from the
public.
Motion by Commissioner Warren, second by Commissioner Johnson, to close
the public hearing and establish the Commercial Redevelopment District at 275
W. Clay Avenue
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Johnson, Gawron, Hood, Warren, German, Rinsema-Sybenga,
           and Turnquist.
             Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
      D. Public Hearing – Issuance of a Commercial Facilities Exemption
      Certificate – 275 W. Clay Avenue Planning & Economic Development
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Pursuant to Public Act 255 of 1978, as amended,
Berkshire Muskegon LDHA, LLC has requested the issuance of a Commercial
Facilities Exemption Certificate. The certificate provides a 50% reduction in the
number of mills levied as ad valorem taxes, excluding the State Education Tax,
for the commercial portion of the development. The company will be investing
$587,000 in commercial space, which qualifies them for an abatement of seven
(7) years. The total project costs, including the residential portion, are estimated
at $16,296,000.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:          The certificate provides a 50% reduction in the number
of mills levied as ad valorem taxes, excluding the State Education Tax.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:           None.

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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Issuance of the Commercial Facilities Exemption
Certificate.
PUBLIC HEARING COMMENCED:               No comments were received from the
public.
Motion by Commissioner Johnson, second by Commissioner German, to close
the public hearing and issue a Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate at
275 W. Clay Avenue
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Gawron, Hood, Warren, German, Rinsema-Sybenga,
           Turnquist, and Johnson
             Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
      E. Public Hearing – Request to Create a New Neighborhood Enterprise
      Zone District at 275 W. Clay Ave. Planning & Economic Development
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Pursuant to Public Act 147 of the Michigan Public Acts
of 1992, Berkshire Muskegon LDHA, LLC has requested to create a new
Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) district for the parcel at 275 W. Clay
Avenue for a mixed-use development.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:          For those properties that are approved for a NEZ
Certificate, taxation will be levied using half of the State average of millages of
local entities.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:         None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:           To hold the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING COMMENCED:               No public comments were received.
Motion by Commissioner Warren, second by Commissioner Rinsema-Sybenga,
to close the public hearing.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Hood, Warren, German, Rinsema-Sybenga, Turnquist,
           Johnson, and Gawron
             Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2017-08      NEW BUSINESS:
      A. Community Relations Committee Recommendations for Various City
      Boards and Committees City Clerk
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Accept the recommendation from the Community
Relations Committee as listed below:
Planning Commission – Jill Montgomery-Keast, Bryon Mazade, and Marcia
Hovey-Wright.

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Civil Service – Johnny Brown
Downtown Development Authority – Mike Johnson and Don Kalisz
Zoning Board of Appeals – Ernest Fordham, Tammy Halterman, and Jonathan
Witmer
Housing Code Board of Appeals – William Krick and Boyd Arthur
Historic District Commission – Susan Kroes and Steven Radtke
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:          Approval
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:        Approve the recommendations of the
Community Relations Committee from their January 24, 2017 meeting.
Motion by Commissioner Warren, second by Commissioner Johnson, to approve
the recommendations of the Community Relations Committee from their January
24, 2017 meeting.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Warren, German, Rinsema-Sybenga, Turnquist, Johnson,
           Gawron, and Hood
            Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
ANY OTHER BUSINESS:          Commissioner Turnquist asked for an update on
projects that have been recently approved at the LC Walker Arena Commercial
Distillery, proposed distillery on Sherman Boulevard, and any information on 18th
Amendment, LLC. City Manager provided an update on these items.
Deb Warren reported that she has had residents request that our City
Commission meetings be streamed live on Facebook. She also reported that she
is the City Commissioner that has been working with Revel on designing a new
City logo and that the feedback has not been positive and that the current
logo seemed to be the most popular in the on-line survey. She asked about
feedback the rest of the Commission has been receiving and a discussion took
place.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Comments were received from the public.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Commission meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m.


                                              Respectfully Submitted,




                                              Ann Marie Meisch, MMC, City Clerk


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Date:       February 8, 2017
To:         Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From:       Ann Marie Meisch, City Clerk
RE:         Adopt a Resolution Approving the Request of the City
            Clerk to Apply for a Liquor License for the City’s
            Farmers Market


SUMMARY OF REQUEST: It was recently discovered that we are eligible to
apply for a Liquor License for the Farmer’s Market. We qualify as Municipality
with a Civic Center. We are asking the Commission to adopt a resolution
approving the request to apply for a Liquor License which is a permanent
license, to be utilized at the Farmer’s Market which qualifies as a Civic Center.


FINANCIAL IMPACT: Approximately $600 annually.


BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.


STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving the request of
the City Clerk to apply for a Liquor License for the City’s Farmers Market.
          Commission Meeting Date: February 14, 2017




Date:         February 7, 2017
To:           Honorable Mayor & City Commission
From:         Planning & Economic Development Department
RE:           Pedestrian Crossing at Intersection of Shoreline
              Drive and Third Street


SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The City of Muskegon Planning Department has
been consulting with TrafficScapes by Ennis-Flint for potential upgrades to
pedestrian crossings on Shoreline Drive in downtown Muskegon. Initially, three
locations (3rd, 4th, and 7th) were under consideration, but the City has decided to
move forward with one crossing at the Shoreline Drive – 3rd Street intersection.

The upgrades would include enhanced pavement markings using TrafficPatterns
stamped-brick treatment for the full length of the crossing. The enhanced crossing
would be similar in appearance to what was installed on Lakeshore Drive in
Lakeside, and downtown on W. Western, Muskegon, and Webster Avenues.

The Michigan Department of Transportation has agreed partner with the City on the
project with the objective of reviewing how the product performs at the Shoreline
Drive – 3rd Street crossing. The upgrades will be the first step in a long-term plan
coordinated with MDOT for improving pedestrian crossings along Shoreline Drive.

FINANCIAL IMPACT: The final price for the work provided by the applicator is
$14,183.55. This price will include all prep-work such as cleaning and/or pressure
washing of the area, and existing line removal. $7,091.77 (50% of the total cost) will
come from the City of Muskegon’s street fund; the remaining $7,091.78 will be from
the MDOT contractual services fund.

BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize staff to enter into a contract with
TrafficScapes by Ennis-Flint to install the TrafficPatterns product at the Shoreline
Drive – 3rd Street pedestrian crossing.
          Commission Meeting Date: February 14, 2017




Date:         February 6, 2017
To:           Honorable Mayor & City Commission
From:         Planning & Economic Development Department
RE:           Ameribank Building- Option Agreement Extension
              between the City of Muskegon and Port City
              Construction & Development Services, LLC



SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The City entered into an Option Agreement with Port
City Construction & Development Services, LLC for the former Ameribank Building at
800 First Street on May 17, 2016. The term of the initial Option was through October
1, 2016. As allowed for in the Agreement, an extension through January 1, 2017 was
later requested and approved (with the Extension payment of $2,000). Port City
Construction & Development Services, LLC is now requesting a further extension
through June 30, 2017 (which includes another payment of $2,000).

FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Agreement Extension allows for more time for the
potential purchaser to package the redevelopment of the building in order to renovate
it and put it back into productive use. Future occupants will generate taxes for the
City.

BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the Option Agreement Extension
between the City of Muskegon and Port City Construction & development Services,
LLC through June 30, 2017 and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign all necessary
documents, including closing documents at the time of sale.
                            AGENDA ITEM NO._____________

                  CITY COMMISSION MEETING ___________________



TO:           Honorable Mayor and City Commission


FROM:         Department of Public Works


DATE:         February 14, 2017


SUBJECT:      Annual Pavement Marking Program


SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Staff is requesting permission to enter into annual contractual agreements with the Muskegon
County Road Commission (MCRC) and their designated Contractor for Centerline Painting and
Special Pavement Markings. This contract bid is awarded by the MCRC and also for local
agencies in the Muskegon County Pavement Marking Group, to enter into, with each member
being billed separately by the designated Contractor for painting services requested.


FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Estimated costs are projected to be $25,000 annually for both Centerline Painting and Specialty
Pavement Markings.


BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:
None, contractual work has been budgeted for in the Highway Majors budget.


STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve request to enter into annual contracts with MCRC and their designated Contractor for
Centerline Painting and Special Pavement Markings.


COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
Date:       2/14/2017

To:         Honorable Mayor and City Commission

From:       Department of Public Works

RE:         Grand Trunk Launch Ramp Dock Purchase


SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Authorize staff to purchase two replacement
floating docks from Stabil-Float Systems LLC for Grand Trunk launch
ramp.

Both floating docks currently at Grand Trunk are not usable due to wear and
age.


FINANCIAL IMPACT: Total Cost $ 21,540.00



BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None: Contingent upon approval of 2nd
Quarter Budget Reforecast.


STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve purchase from Stabil-Float
System LLC.
Date:    2/14/17

To:      Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners

From: DPW/Equipment
RE:      Police Vehicles


SUMMARY OF REQUEST:

Due to General Motors Closing their Chevy Caprice line of Police Vehicles, we are
asking the Commission to rescind the prior Commission approval on 10/25/16 to
purchase three Chevy Caprice Cruisers and authorize staff to purchase three (3) Police
SUV’s instead from Gorno Ford the Mi-Deal State contract holder.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:
$83,994.00 or $27,998.00 each
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:
None. Amount is what was budgeted.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize staff to purchase 3 Police SUV’s from Gorno Ford the State Mi-Deal contract
holder.




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17.doc
Date:        February 14, 2017
To:          Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From:        DPW
RE:          Sale of Boat Slip A – 11 Pigeon Key Marina
             Condominium


SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Authorize the Mayor & Clerk to sign the attached purchase agreement with Mr. &
Mrs. Geisler for boat Slip A-11 at Pigeon Key Marina since they submitted the
highest bid of $20,195



FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The sale price of $20,195 less associated fees will be used to settle the city’s
obligations regarding this slip.



BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:
None at this time.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the mayor and clerk to sign the purchase agreement.



COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
                                         WARRANTY DEED

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the CITY OF MUSKEGON, a municipal
corporation, of 933 Terrace Street, Muskegon, Michigan 49440,
DEEDS TO: James R. and Susan W. Geiser, husband and wife, whose address is 4272 East Glen Ct.,
Muskegon, MI 49441
the following described premises situated in the City of Muskegon, County of Muskegon, State of
Michigan, to wit:
Unit No. 11, Dock A, Pigeon Key Marina Condominium, according to the Master Deed dated August 19,
1999, recorded September 2, 1999 in Liber 2284, Pages 491 through 536, inclusive, Muskegon County
Records, as amended, and designated as Muskegon County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 67,
together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in the above
Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. (#24-673-001-0011-00).
for the sum of: Twenty Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars ($20,195.00)
This deed is exempt from real estate transfer tax pursuant to the provisions of MCLA 207.505(h)(i) and
MCLA 207.526 Sec. 6(h)(i).

Dated this _______ day of __________________, 2017
Signed in the presence of:                                      CITY OF MUSKEGON

______________________________                          By_________________________________
                                                        Stephen J. Gawron, Its Mayor

______________________________                          and________________________________
                                                        Ann Meisch, MMC, Its Clerk
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF MUSKEGON
        The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _____ day of __________________,
2017, by STEPHEN J. GAWRON and ANN MEISCH, MMC, the Mayor and Clerk, respectively, of the
CITY OF MUSKEGON, a municipal corporation, on behalf of the City.

                                                        ____________________________________
PREPARED BY:
Hope Mitchell                                           _______________________, Notary Public
City of Muskegon                                        Acting in the County of Muskegon, MI
933 Terrace St Rm 202                                                   Muskegon County, MI
Muskegon, MI 49440                                      My Comm. Expires: ___________________
Telephone: (231) 724-6702
WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO: GRANTEE                        SEND SUBSEQUENT TAX BILLS TO: GRANTEE
                               AGENDA ITEM NO. _______________
                       CITY COMMISSION MEETING __________________________




TO:         Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners

FROM:       Frank Peterson, City Manager

DATE:       February 14, 2017

RE:         Non-Represented Wages and Benefits


SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
As part of the city’s efforts to reorganize its operations into a more sustainable structure and to
address rising pension costs, a number of changes are proposed to the non-represented Wages and
Benefits. The changes include the reduction of the non-represented pension multiplier from 2.25 to
2.0, a 3% wage increase, the relocation of a number of positions on the wage/salary table, and changes
to the fringe benefit package.


FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.


BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:
None.


STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
To approve the non-represented wage and benefit structure, as presented.


COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
                                Non-Represented Employment Benefits

Holidays

Non-Represented employees shall be eligible to observe the following holidays with pay:

New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Junior’s Birth Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day,
Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve.

Note: For Department of Public Works Employees, in lieu of recognizing Martin Luther King Junior’s
Birthday, Veteran’s Day, and the Day after Thanksgiving, employees shall receive 3 additional Personal
Leave Days.

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Benefits

Health Insurance:       Priority HMO. Employees are eligible after 30 calendar days of employment.

Dental Insurance:       Priority HMO - Preventative and Diagnostic services covered 100%; Routine
                        services covered at 80% after deductible ($50 person/$150 family per year);
                        major restorative and Orthodontia covered at 50% after deductible ($50
                        person/$150 family per year); $1,000 yearly maximum/$1,500 maximum for
                        orthodontia.

Vision Insurance:       Must use a participating provider (see priorityhealth.com). $10 co-pay for eye
                        exam; lenses (2) $10 co-pay; frames $70 allowance; contact lenses in lieu of
                        glasses $90 allowance.

Non-Represented Employees eligible for health/dental/vision insurance may opt to decline participation
in the City’s insurance program. Those who opt out of the insurance program shall be entitled to select
bi-weekly payments in the form of either salary or Health Care Savings Plan Contributions, per the
following schedule:

         Insurance                  Insurance                 Bi-Weekly                Bi-Weekly
          Eligibility              Acceptance               Compensation           HCSP Contribution*
 Single Coverage                      None                        $75                     $125
 Multi-Person Coverage                None                       $150                     $225
 Multi-Person Coverage           Single Coverage                  $75                     $125
*with an eligible plan

Retiree Health Insurance

Employees hired after January 1, 2011, shall not be eligible for the City’s conventional retiree health
insurance program. In lieu of eligibility in the City’s conventional retiree health insurance program,
Employees hired after January 1, 2011, shall be eligible for the City’s Health Care Savings Program (HCSP).
Department/Division Heads eligible for the City’s HCSP and not the City’s conventional retiree health
insurance program shall make a required 2.00% contribution of wages into the HCSP, while the City shall
make a required 3.00% contribution of wages into the HCSP.

Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment

Effective upon the completion of 30 calendar days of employment with the City of Muskegon, employees
shall be eligible for Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance equal to 200% of annual base
salary, up to $200,000 maximum. If fully disabled, life insurance is provided by the City up to the age of
70. Employees shall also have the option to purchase additional life insurance, with the cost being
deducted through payroll.

Long-Term Disability

Standard benefit is 60% of pre-disability earnings, up to a maximum monthly benefit of $5,000. Employee
must be disabled for a minimum of three months to qualify. Employees are eligible after 90 days of
fulltime employment.

Conventional Pension Program

Employees hired prior to July 1, 2005 shall be eligible for the City’s conventional Pension Program.
Effective February 1, 2017, the pension multiplier shall be 2.0%. Employees are required to contribute 5%
of wages to the conventional pension program.

Defined Contribution Pension Program

Employees hired after July 1, 2005 shall not be eligible for the City’s conventional Pension Program. In
lieu of eligibility in the City’s conventional Pension Program, Employees hired after July 1, 2005 shall be
eligible for the City’s Defined Contribution Pension Program. Employees eligible for the City’s Defined
Contribution Pension Program shall make a required 3% contribution to the Defined Contribution Pension
Program, while the City shall make a required 6% contribution to the Defined Contribution Pension
Program.

Deferred Compensation Savings Program

Employees shall be eligible to participate in the City’s 457 Deferred Compensation Program. Effective
January 1, 2018, the City will match up to $2,000 per year in voluntary contributions by each employee.

Flexible Spending

Employees may choose to set aside a portion of their pre-tax income to pay for medical and dependent
care needs. Open enrollment is held in May each year.
Leaves of Absence

Special leaves of absence may be provided for employees who find it necessary to be absent from their
work for an extended period of time. Categories of leave include medical, military, educational, and
personal. Policies governing each leave vary; all requests are subject to approval.

Vacation and Personal Leave

Effective upon the completion of 6 calendar months of employment with the City of Muskegon,
employees shall be eligible for Vacation and Personal Leave as follows:

                         Completed Years           Vacation           Personal
                            of Service               Days            Leave Days
                                 0                     0                 2
                                1-4                   12                 2
                                5-9                   15                 2
                               10-14                  17                 2
                               15-19                  20                 2
                                20+                   25                 2
                          Division Heads           Up To 25              2
Sick Leave

Employees accrue 3.6923 hours bi-weekly. Sick time is available for use after the six month service
requirement has been met. Any accumulation over 1056 hours is compensated at 50%. Upon retirement,
the City pays 75% of accumulated, unused sick leave. Upon termination of employment under honorable
conditions, the City pays 50% of accumulated unused sick leave, provided the employee has worked a
minimum of twelve consecutive months.

Bereavement Leave

In the event of death in the immediate family of an employee, consisting only of spouse, parent,
grandparent, child, brother, sister, mother-in-law, father in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in
law, sister-in-law, grandchild, and grandparent-in-law and the employee attends the funeral service, such
employee shall be granted up to 3 days leave of absence with full pay. In the event of death in the step
family of an employee, consisting only of step-parent, step-grandparent, step-child, step-brother, step-
sister, step mother-in-law, step father-in-law, step son-in-law, step daughter-in-law, step brother-in-law,
step sister-in-law, step-grandchild, and step-grandparent-in-law, and the employee attends the funeral
service, shall be granted up to two days with pay. In the event of death in the family of such employee
other than above, 1 day leave is granted with pay, and shall be taken on the day of the funeral and
provided the employee attends the funeral.

Jury Duty

If an employee is summoned to report for jury duty, the employee will be paid the difference between
normal wages earned on affected days and jury fees allotted by the courts.
Longevity Pay

Employees with 5 years of service are eligible for a longevity payment of $300; $600 with 10 years of
service; $900 with 15 years of service; $1,200 with 20 years of service; $1500 with 25 years of service.
Half-payments are made in June and December.

Employee Recognition Program

The Employee Recognition award is the City's way of saying "Thank You" for years of valued efforts.
Awards vary depending on number of years of service.

Employee Assistance Program

The EAP is a referral service for employees and their families who need help with personal problems. All
counseling is confidential. Call 726-3582 for direct contact with a counselor.

Savings Bonds

Savings Bonds may be purchased through payroll deduction. Bonds start in denominations of $100, and
are mailed directly to your home from the bank.

Payroll Direct Deposit

Electronic deposit available to most financial institutions.

YMCA

Same as all other non-represented employees

Residency Bonus

Effective July 1, 2017, a Residency Bonus of 2% of base wages will be added to each pay period in which
an employee maintains and occupies a principle residence within the corporate limits of the City of
Muskegon.

Performance Incentives

From time to time, the City Manager may set certain measurable performance standards in place as
employees take on additional work outside of their normal duties. The City Manager may provide
incentives in the form of additional vacation days, retirement savings contributions, and/or salary bonuses
to certain employees successfully undertaking those additional duties or projects.



In addition to the above, all legally mandated benefits (such as Family Medical Leave) are provided for City
employees.
                                                    CURRENT                   PROPOSED                      NEW RANGE
                                               RANGE      PAY             RANGE       PAY              START        MAXIMUM
RANGE A                                                                                            $    83,783.29 $   111,263.69
Public Safety Director                         IA-11     $   108,023.00    A-11   $   111,263.69
Public SERVICES Director                       IA-11     $   108,023.00    A-11   $   111,263.69
Finance AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Director    IA-9     $   102,686.00    A-10   $   108,514.62
Community/Economic Development Director        1A-10     $   105,354.00    I-10   $          -
RANGE B                                                                                            $    78,387.41   $   94,367.57
City Treasurer/Income Tax Administrator        IIA-11    $    91,619.00    B-11   $    94,367.61
Assistant Finance Director                     IIB-11    $    87,747.00    B-11   $    94,367.61
Information Systems Director                   IIB-11    $    87,747.00    B-8    $    89,573.55
RANGE C                                                                                            $    72,285.61   $   90,379.41
City Clerk                                     IIIA-10   $    81,819.00    C-8    $    84,951.27
Water Filtration Plant Superintendent          IIIA-11   $    83,870.00    C-9    $    86,760.65
RANGE D                                                                                            $    60,758.67   $   80,565.57
Network Administrator                          VI-11     $    65,546.00    D-5    $    68,681.43
Superintendent of Public Utilities             VI-11     $    65,546.00    D-7    $    72,642.81
Superintendent of Public Works                 VI-11     $    65,546.00    D-7    $    72,642.81
Community & Neighborhood Services Director     IIIB-7    $    70,527.00    D-7    $    72,642.81
RANGE E                                                                                            $    56,609.97   $   75,733.57
EEO/RISK MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR                    V-11     $    69,517.00    E-9    $    71,908.85
PLANNING MANAGER                               VIIA-11   $    60,767.00    E-5    $    64,259.41
RANGE F                                                                                            $    49,309.78   $   65,651.51
Equipment Supervisor*                          VIIA-11   $    60,767.00    F-10   $    64,017.31
Highway Supervisor *                           VIIA-8    $    56,305.00    F-7    $    59,114.80
Parks Supervisor*                              VIIA-11   $    60,767.00    F-10   $    64,017.31
Public Utilities Supervisor*                   VIIA-8    $    56,305.00    F-7    $    59,114.80
Water/Sewer Supervisor*                        VIIA-6    $    53,332.00    F-5    $    55,846.46
Water/Sewer Supervisor*                        VIIA-6    $    53,332.00    F-9    $    62,383.14
Administrative Services Supervisor - DPW       VIIA-9    $    57,793.00    F-7    $    59,114.80
Management Assistant - Finance*                VIII-11   $    53,951.00    F-5    $    55,846.46
Technology Support Specialist                   N/A      $          -      F-1    $    49,309.78
Treasury Services Supervisor                                    VIII-5    $   46,052.00   F-1    $   49,309.78
Income Tax Auditor                                              VIII-11   $   53,951.00   F-5    $   55,846.46
Police Records Supervisor                                        VII-1    $   43,418.00   F-1    $   49,309.78
Deputy City Clerk                                               VIII-11   $   53,951.00   F-5    $   55,846.46
RANGE G                                                                                                          $   42,009.58   $   55,569.53
Special Projects Coordinator                                    VIIB-7    $   51,527.00   G-8    $   51,527.05
Police Community Coordinator                                    VII-11    $   53,951.00   G-11   $   55,569.63
Executive Assistant to City Manager                              VIII-8   $   50,002.00   G-8    $   51,527.05
Code Coordinator                                                VIII-10   $   52,635.00   G-9    $   52,856.51
Administrative Assistant/Event Coordinator                        X-6     $   38,946.00   G-11   $   42,009.58
RANGE H                                                                                                          $   37,176.82   $   49,122.76
Planner I                                                        N/A      $         -     H-1    $   37,176.82
Administrative Assistant - Planning                             VIII-11   $   44,326.00   H-8    $   45,538.36
Administrative Assistant - Public Safety                          X-6     $   38,946.00   H-4    $   40,761.22
City Hall Building Maintenance Worker                             X-6     $   38,946.00   H-4    $   40,761.22
*position qualifies for $300 call-in/overtime offset pay per pay period
2107 NON‐UNION SALARY SCHEDULE

CLASSIFICATION       STEP 1       STEP 2       STEP 3        STEP 4        STEP 5       STEP 6         STEP 7          STEP 8         STEP 9         STEP 10        STEP 11

RANGE A           $  83,783.29 $  86,531.33 $  89,279.37 $  92,026.38 $  94,774.42 $  97,523.49 $    100,259.17 $  103,018.54 $  105,766.58 $  108,514.62 $  111,263.69

RANGE B           $  78,387.41 $  79,985.43 $  81,583.45 $  83,181.47 $  84,779.49 $  86,377.51 $      87,975.53 $    89,573.55 $    91,171.57 $    92,769.59 $    94,367.61

RANGE C           $  72,285.61 $  74,094.99 $  75,904.37 $  77,713.75 $  79,523.13 $  81,332.51 $      83,141.89 $    84,951.27 $    86,760.65 $    88,570.03 $    90,379.41

RANGE D           $  60,758.67 $  62,739.36 $  64,720.05 $  66,701.77 $  68,681.43    $  70,662.12 $      72,642.81 $    74,622.47 $    76,605.22 $    78,585.91 $    80,565.57

RANGE E           $  56,609.97 $  58,522.33 $  60,434.69 $  62,347.05 $  64,259.41 $  66,171.77 $      68,084.13 $    69,996.49 $    71,908.85 $    73,821.21 $    75,733.57

RANGE F           $  49,309.78 $  50,943.95 $  52,578.12 $  54,212.29 $  55,846.46 $  57,480.63 $      59,114.80 $    60,748.97 $    62,383.14 $    64,017.31 $    65,651.51

RANGE G           $  42,009.58 $  43,365.06 $  44,720.54 $  46,078.08 $  47,433.56 $  48,789.04 $      50,143.49 $    51,527.05 $    52,856.51 $    54,214.05 $    55,569.53

RANGE H           $  37,176.82 $  38,370.59 $  39,564.36 $  40,761.22 $  41,954.99 $  43,149.79 $      44,343.56 $    45,538.36 $    46,733.16 $    47,927.96 $    49,122.76
                      Commission Meeting Date: January, 2017

Date:         February 7, 2017
To:           Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From:         Planning & Economic Development
RE:           Request to Create a New Neighborhood Enterprise Zone District
              at 275 W Clay Ave


SUMMARY OF REQUEST:

Pursuant to Public Act 147 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1992, the developer of the
Berkshire Muskegon project has requested to create a new Neighborhood Enterprise Zone
(NEZ) district for the parcel at 275 W Clay Ave. Properties located in this NEZ district will be
eligible to apply for NEZ certificates, which will lower the residential property taxes on new
construction. Notice letters were sent to the taxing jurisdictions on December 13, 2016 and
a public hearing was held on January 24, 2017. State law requires that the resolution must
be adopted at least 60 days after the notice letters were sent. This project will include 16
market-rate units.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

No financial impact at this point. However, being in a district will allow them to apply for a
rehab NEZ certificate, which will lower the residential property taxes for 1 to 15 years.

BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:

None

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval of the new NEZ district.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

None
                                  Resolution No. ________

                            MUSKEGON CITY COMMISSION

    RESOLUTION TO CREATE A NEW NEIGHBORHOOD ENTERPRIZE ZONE
              DISTRICT WITHIN THE CITY OF MUSKEGON


WHEREAS, the City of Muskegon currently has established Neighborhood Enterprise Zone
districts within the City, and;

WHEREAS, the City of Muskegon would like to create a new Neighborhood Enterprise Zone
district to a new location within the City, and;

WHEREAS, notices were sent to the local taxing jurisdictions on December 13, 2016, and;

WHEREAS, a public hearing was held regarding the creation of this new district on January 24,
2017; and

WHEREAS, the new district boundaries will include the property known as “Berkshire
Muskegon (275 W Clay Ave, property #24-205-328-0001-00) ,” as shown in Attachment A, and;

WHEREAS, the total square footage of Neighborhood Enterprise Zone districts in Muskegon
will not exceed 15% of the total square footage of the City;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the new Neighborhood Enterprise Zone district in
the City of Muskegon have been approved.

Adopted this 14th day of February, 2017.



Ayes:

Nays:

Absent:


                                                  By: __________________________
                                                      Stephen J. Gawron, Mayor


                                                  Attest: _________________________
                                                          Ann Meisch
                                                          City Clerk
                                       CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that the foregoing constitutes a true and complete copy of a resolution adopted
by the City Commission of the City of Muskegon, County of Muskegon, Michigan at a regular
meeting held on February 14, 2017.

                                                                By: ________________________
                                                                    Ann Meisch
                                                                    City Clerk
Attachment A
         Commission Meeting Date:             February 14th, 2017

Date:       January 19, 2017
To:         Honorable Mayor & City Commission
From:       Community and Neighborhood Services Department
RE:         Approval of Sale of City-owned home at 867 Williams
            Street


SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve the attached resolution and instruct the
Community and Neighborhood Services department to complete the sales
transaction with Nancy Crider for the totally rehabilitated home at 867 Williams
Street: purchase price $58,900.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The proceeds from the sale will be used to continue the
rehabilitation of affordable homes through the HOME program and provide
funding for our Homebuyer’s Assistance Program.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the resolution and direct the CNS
staff to complete the sale.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: None.
                    MUSKEGON CITY COMMISSION


                RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE SALE OF
                   HUD PROPERTY AT 867 WILLIAMS


WHEREAS, the City of Muskegon is dedicated to the redevelopment of its
neighborhoods and;



WHEREAS, the City of Muskegon is dedicated to promoting high quality
affordable single-family housing in the community and;



WHEREAS, the City of Muskegon is dedicated               to   promoting
homeownership throughout its neighborhoods;



NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Commission hereby
approves the sale of the property at 867 Williams to Nancy Crider. This
home has been renovated by Community and Neighborhood Services
Department through the Home-Buyer Program.

Adopted this 14th of February, 2017.

Ayes:

Nays:


                           By ______________________________
                              Stephen J. Gawron, Mayor


                           By ______________________________
                              Ann Marie Meisch, MMC City Clerk
AM_Resolution

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