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      CITY OF MUSKEGON
        CITY COMMISSION MEETING
                       AUGUST 14, 2007
     CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS@ 5:30 P.M.
                                AGENDA

•   CALL TO ORDER:
•   PRAYER:
•   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
•   ROLL CALL:
•   HONORS AND AWARDS:
•   INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATION:
•   CONSENT AGENDA:
      A. Approval of Minutes. CITY CLERK
      B. Precinct Boundary Modifications. CITY CLERK
      C. Liquor Control Commission - Law Enforcement Recommendation for
         Tipsy Toad. PUBLIC SAFETY
      D. Maintenance Agreement for Two CSX Railroad Properties. PLANNING &
         ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
      E. Budgeted Vehicle Replacement - Three Chevrolet Impalas.        PUBLIC
         WORKS
      F. Budgeted Vehicle Replacement - Three GMC Canyons.              PUBLIC
         WORKS
•   PUBLIC HEARINGS:
      A. Request to Issue an Obsolete Property District - 585 W. Clay. PLANNING
         & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
      B. Request to Issue an Obsolete Property Certificate - 585 W. Clay.
         PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
      C. Spreading of the Special Assessment Roll for Western Avenue, Third
         Street to Eighth Street. ENGINEERING
      D. Spreading of the Special Assessment Roll for Getty Street. Hovey
             Avenue to Keating Avenue. ENGINEERING
•   COMMUNICATIONS:
•   CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
•   UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
•   NEW BUSINESS:
        A. Waiver of Building Permit Fees - United Way. CITY MANAGER
         B. Waiver of Building Permit Fees - Love, INC. CITY MANAGER
        C. City - MDOT Agreement for the Traffic Signal Upgrade on Laketon
           Avenue from Creston Street to Barclay Street· and the Traffic Signal
           Installations on Marquette Avenue at Harvey Street and Broadmoor
           Street. ENGINEERING
o 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 l O minutes if previously registered with City Clerk.)


•   ADJOURNMENT:
ADA POLICY: THE CITY OF MUSKEGON WILL PROVIDE NECESSARY AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO
WANT TO ATTEND THE MEETING UPON TWENTY FOUR HOUR NOTICE TO THE CITY OF MUSKEGON. PLEASE CONTACT ANN
MARIE BECKER, CITY CLER!<, 933 TERRACE STREET, MUSl<
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Date:          August 14, 2007
To:            City Commission
From:          Community Relations Committee
RE:            Resignation and Appointments from Various Boards


SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The following people have resigned from their respective
committees. Applications are attached for those applicants who expressed an interest to
serve on the board:

ODA - Resignation of Rich Taylor, term expires January 31, 2011 - Citizen.

Potential Applicant:

Chip VanderWier - Citizen

Library Board - Mayor/City Commission Appointment, term expires June 30, 2011.

Potential Applicants:

Doris Rucks (Recommended by Charles Johnson, Jr. President of the Board of Trustees of
Hackley Public Library)

Donata Clanton

Ofelia Jimenez

Equal Opportunity Committee - Resignation of Latesha Thomas, term expires January 31,
2009 Citizen.

Potential Applicant:

Janice Kay Knox-Foster - Resident



STAFF RECOMMENDATION:              The Community Relations Committee recommends
acceptance of the resignation of Rich Taylor and Latesha Thomas and the appointments of
Chip Vanderwier to the ODA, Doris Rucks to the Library Board, and Janice Kay Knox-Foster
to the Equal Opportunity Committee.
Date:     08/14/07
To:       Honorable Mayor and City Commission
From:     DPW
RE:       Budgeted Vehicle Replacement




SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Approval to purchase three 2008 Chevrolet
Impalas from Berger Chevrolet.



FINANCIAL IMPACT: $45,648.00



BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.



STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve purchase of three Chevrolet Impalas
from Berger Chevrolet.
Memorandum
To:     Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From: DPW
Date: 08/14/07
Re: Budgeted Vehicle Replacement



    The Equipment Division has scheduled the replacement of the three 1998 sedans
for 2007. These vehicles will be going to the Detective Bureau.

   I have requested prices from area dealers as well as the statewide purchasing
contract. Attached is a summary of the bids.

    In accordance with established purchasing policy, I am requesting permission to
purchase three Chevrolet Impalas from Berger Chevrolet.




                                                                                      1
,_______________Equipment Purchase - 2007

                                Berger Chevrolet             Sparta Chevrolet                Don Rypma                          ·-··---
                                 2525 28th S.E               8955 Spart_aA_ve             8130 WhitElhall Rd.
Type of Vehicle              Grand Rapids.Mi
                                         . . ..49512
                                                .. . . .   ·-Sparta.Mi 494345
                                                                            .....   ·r,   Whitehall.Mi
                                                                                                  .. . 49461    --       ---------j

1--------...,(~tate contractor)                                                      !                - - - . , - - ··--     ----,

3 Chevrolet Impalas
 ------.        ----     -
                           $15,228.00                                $16,800.00
                                                                          ------
                                                                                     !
                                                                                      i     -----
                                                                                                    $16,910.28
1 - - - - - - - ------                                                               !


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>------------~ - - - - - - - - -                                                      '
Total                                     $45,648.00                 $50,400.00                     $50,730.84 ·
                                                - - ...                             ·1i
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Date:     08/14/07
To:       Honorable Mayor and City Commission
From:     DPW
RE:       Budgeted Vehicle Replacement




SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Approval to purchase three GMC Canyons from
Glenn Buege GMC.



FINANCIAL IMPACT: $34,524.00



BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.



STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve purchase of three GMC Canyons from
Glenn Buege.
Memorandum
To:     Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From:DPW
Date: 08/14/07
Re:     Budgeted Vehicle Replacement



   The Equipment Division has scheduled the replacement of the three small pickup
trucks in 2007. Two of the vehicles will be used by our internal Building
Maintenance employees (replacing a 1992 and 1999 trucks) the other will be used
for water meter reading, replacing a 1999 truck.

   I have requested prices from area dealers as well as the statewide purchasing
contract. Attached is a summary of the bids.

    In accordance with established purchasing policy, I am requesting permission to
purchase three Chevrolet Canyons from Glenn Buege GMC.




                                                                                      1
                                                                          Equipment Purchase - 2007
                                                                                                                                                                          .
                                    ·---- ---     ·-·   -----·
                                      Elhart                                                         Don Rl(Qma ------·              .. - 1 ..
                                                                                                                                                          Glenn Buege
                                                                                                                                                  ---·-··---     -- - -
                                 922 Chicago Dr.                                                  8130 Whitehall Rd                      I        3625 Pennsl(lvania
Tl(Qe of Vehicle                Holland Mi. 49423                                               Whitehall Mi. 49461                               Lansing Mi.48910        I




3 GMC Canyons                                           $13,168.65                                                       $13,130.65                         $11,SQB.00
---                ----   ------                                 ---- - ----- ------ - -    -     -   ---------
                   ---    -- ----- ---- -------                                 -          - --       __________ ,, __
                                                                                                                                         !
                                                                                                                                - ------···--"-
Total                                                   $39,505.95                                                       $39,391.95    i     $34,524.00 .
 .   --·-·-·                                                                                                                           T-------                           i
                 Commission Meeting Date: August 14, 2007




Date:         August6,2007
To:           Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From:         Planning & Economic Development
RE:           Public Hearing - Request to issue an Obsolete Property
              District - 585 W. Clay


SUMMARY OF REQUEST:

Pursuant to Public Act 146 of the Michigan Public Acts of 2000, Jack McPherson has
requested an issuance of an Obsolete Property District. The district would be located
at 585 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, Ml. Total capital investment for this project is
$200,000. The project will result in the creation of 20 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 attached resolution establishing an Obsolete Property District for 585
W. Clay, Muskegon, Ml.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:




                                  CITY OF MUSKEGON
                                 CITY OF MUSKEGON
                             MUSKEGON COUNTY, MICHIGAN

                                   RESOLUTIONNO. 2007-68(a)


A resolution establishing an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District.

The City Commission of the City of Muskegon hereby RESOLVES:

                                             Recitals


A.     The City of Muskegon has been designated as a qualified local government unit for the
       purpose of establishing Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Districts and approving
       Applications for Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificates.

B.     The area located in the land described in this resolution is known to the City Commission
       and is clearly characterized by the presence of obsolete commercial property, and the
       land and improvements are obsolete commercial property.

C.     Notice has been given by certified mail to the owners of all real property within the
       proposed Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District and a hearing has been held offering
       an opportunity to all owners and any other resident or taxpayer of the City to appear and
       be heard. Said notice was given at least ten (I 0) days before the hearing.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COMMISSION RESOLVES:

1.     That the property described in this resolution and proposed as an Obsolete Property
       Rehabilitation District is characterized by obsolete commercial property.

2.     That the obsolete commercial property, the subject of this resolution, is described on the
       Attachment A to this resolution.

3.     That the City Commission hereby establishes an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District
       on the lands and parcels set forth in the attached description.

This resolution passed.

Ayes     Shepherd, Spataro, Wierenga, Carter, Davis, and Gawron

Nays     None

                                                     CITY OF MUSKEGON

                                                    B y ~ ~ \~ \ J ~            9::,J..,0Lv--,
                                                    Ann Marie Becker
                                                    Clerk
                                       CERTIFICATE

       This resolution was adopted at a meeting of the City Commission, held on August 14,
2007. The meeting was properly held and noticed pursuant to the Open Meetings Act of the
State of Michigan, Act 267 of the Public Acts of 1976.

                                                  CITY OF MUSKEGON

                                                  By   ~        ~v0-. ~
                                                           l\:,,r0,

                                                  Ann Marie Becker
                                                  Clerk
                   ATTACHMENT A: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

CITY OF MUSKEGON REVISED PLAT OF 1903 LOT 6 BLK 323 EXC SLY 61 FT Tl-l'OF
                    Commission Meeting Date: August 14, 2007




Date:          August 6, 2007
To:            Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From:          Planning & Economic Development
RE:            Public Hearing - Request to issue an Obsolete Property
               Certificate - 585 W. Clay


SUMMARY OF REQUEST:

Pursuant to Public Act 146 of the Michigan Public Acts of 2000, Jack McPherson has
requested the issuance of an Obsolete Property Certificate for the property located at 585
W. Clay, Muskegon, Ml. The building will be rehabilitated and will be mixed-use, with the
top floor serving as residential and the bottom floor commercial. Total capital investment
for this project is $200,000. The project will result in the creation of 20 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 attached resolution issuing an Obsolete Property Certificate for 585 W.
Clay, Muskegon, Ml.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:




                                    CITY OF MUSKEGON
                                MUSKEGON COUNTY, MICHIGAN
                                CITY OF MUSKEGON
                            MUSKEGON COUNTY, MICHIGAN

                                 RESOLUTIONNO. 2007-68(b)


A resolution approving the application for an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption
Certificate by Jack McPherson, 585 W. Clay.

The City Commission of the City of Muskegon hereby RESOLVES:

                                            Recitals

A.    The City Commission has received an Application for an Obsolete Property
      Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate from Jack McPherson, 585 W Clay , to apply to the
      improvements located in an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District established by
      previous resolution.

B.    The City of Muskegon is a qualified local governmental unit as determined by STC
      Bulletin No. 9 of 2000, dated July 12, 2000.

C.    An Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District in which the application property is located
      was established after hearing on August 14, 2007, being the same date that the district
      was established.

D.    The taxable value of the property proposed to be exempt, plus the aggregate taxable value
      of properties already exempted under PA 146 of2000 and under PA 198 of 1974, does
      not exceed five percent (5%) of the total taxable value of the City of Muskegon.

E.    In the event it is determined that the said taxable values do exceed five percent (5%), the
      City Commission determines further that the said excedence will not have the effect of
      substantially impeding the operation of the City of Muskegon or impairing the financial
      soundness of any affected taxing units.

F.     This resolution of approval is considered by the City Commission on August 14, 2007,
       after a public hearing as provided in Section 4(2) of PA 146 of 2000. The hearing was
       held on this date.

G.     The applicant, Jack McPherson, 585 W Clay, is not delinquent any taxes related to the
       facility.

H.     The exemption to be granted by this resolution is for six (6) years.

I.     The City Commission finds that the property for which the Obsolete Property
       Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate is sought is obsolete property within the meaning of
       Section 2(h) of Public Act 146 of2000 in that the property, which is commercial, is
       functionally obsolete. The City has received from the applicant all the items required by
       Section 9 of the application form, being the general description of the obsolete facility, a
       general description of the proposed use, a description of the general nature and extent of
        the rehabilitation to be undertaken, a descriptive list of fixed building equipment that will
        be part of the rehabilitated facility, a time schedule for undertaking and complete the
        rehabilitation, and statement of the economic advantages expected from the exemption.

J.      Commencement of the rehabilitation has not occurred before the establishment of the
        district.

K.      The application relates to a rehabilitation program that when completed will constitute a
        rehabilitated within the meaning of PA 146 of2000 and will be situated within the
        Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District established by the City under PA 146 of 2000.

L.      Completion of the rehabilitated facility is calculated to and will, at the time of the
        issuance of the Certificate, have the reasonable likelihood to increase commercial activity
        and create employment; it will revitalize an urban area. The rehabilitation will include
        improvements aggregating more than ten percent (10%) of the true cash value of the
        property at the commencement of the rehabilitation.

M.      The City Commission determines that the applicant shall have twelve (12) months to
        complete the rehabilitation. It shall be completed by August 14, 2008, or one year after
        the Certificate is issued, whichever occurs later.

N.      That notice pursuant to statute has been timely given to the applicant, the assessor for the
        City of Muskegon, representatives of the affected taxing units and the general public.

        NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COMMISSION RESOLVES:

1.      Based upon the statements set forth in, and incorporating the recitals to this resolution,
        the City Commission hereby approves the application filed by Jack McPherson, 585 W
        Clay, for an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate, to be effective for a
        period of six (6) years;

2.      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution of approval relates to the property set
        forth in Attachment A, the legal description containing the facilities to be improved;

3.      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, as further condition of this approval, the applicant
        shall comply with the representations and conditions set forth in the recitals above and in
        the application material submitted to the City.

This resolution passed.

Ayes:    Spa taro, Wierenga, Carter, Davis, Gawron, and Shepherd

Nays: _N:..:...:.o.:.:n:.::e:___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

                                                       CITY OF MUSKEGON

                                                       By \j\v,j   1'-C,\,•~~:J b,tc/(/L'\
                                                       Ann Marie Becker, City Clerk

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                                      CERTIFI CA TE

This resolution was adopted at a meeting of the City Commission held on August 14, 2007. The
meeting was properly held and noticed pursuant to the Open Meetings Act of the State of
Michigan, Act 267 of the Public Acts of 1976.

                                                  CITY OF MUSKEGON

                                                  By~\.--.__~..,\ ;0._ ~_,A4,L=-\
                                                  Ann Marie Becker, City Clerk




                                              3
                   ATTACHMENT A: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

CITY OF MUSKEGON REVISED PLAT OF 1903 LOT 6 BLK 323 EXC SLY 61 FT TH'OF




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                                          Jock McPherson
                                         3046 Knollwood Ct.
                                         Muskegon, Ml 4944 l




August 3, 2007

City Commission


This is a letter of intention to provide details on my intent of renovation of my properly ol S85 W. Cloy.
The property wos built in 1890 ond wos home lo (orison's Markel. Upon my ownership, the building
was abandoned. It is a two story building with o lolol square footage of 3,000 sq. feel.

The total renovation will consist of o complete restoration of the forode to restore the building to its
original orchitectural design aspects. The building will also be improved to comply with up to dote
codes and ADA standards such as a handicap accessible entrance ond hundicop restrooms. I will
further restore the building to code by updating the heating and cooling, and replacing all of the
windows. On the exterior of the building I pion lo update all of the tuck pointing on the brick work and
enhance the spoce with new land scoping. All of these improvements will comply with any historicol
district guidelines.

There are several different uses I om considering for the lower level of the properly once oll
improvements ore complete. I would like to either use it us ii was originally used, us a small market,
a retail space, ice creum parlor, a bur with combined restouronl or us on office space. Whichever I
decide for the lower level, the top level will be used as residential space.

I would like to begin all restorations on or around August 15, 2007, with all restoration complete on
August 15, 2008.1 om estimoting my total cost of renovation al $175,000 to $250,000. When complete
I om projecting my new business will odd at least 20 jobs lo the downtown Muskegon area.

Sincerely,

   ),,,f ;,Yl1/"/41c1r-~
Jock McPherson                                                Date


Encl: Restoration timeline
    Restoration Timeline

    August 2007 to October 2007
           Tuck pointing
               Windows
        Front ADA compliance
Replacing oll rotted or damaged wood
            Rear sloircose


    November 2007 to April 2008
          All interior work
        heating ond cooling
     Restroom ADA compliance
       Necessary build outs


     Moy 2008 to August 2008
           Lund scoping
   Any exterior work to be done
  Mich'igan Department of Treasury, STC
  3674 (8-00)

  APPLICATION FOR OBSOLETE PROPERTY REHABILITATION EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE
  This form is issued as provided by P.A. 146 of 2000 .. Filing of this form ls voluntary. This application should be filed after the district is
  established. This project will not receive tax benefits until approved by the State Tax Commission.

  INSTRUCTIONS:            File the original and one copy of this form and the required attachments with the clerk of the local government unit. (The State Tax
                           Commission requires one copy of the Application and the Resolution. The original is retained by the clerk.) Please see
                           State Tax Commission Bulletin 9 of 2000 for more information about the Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption.

  TO BE COMPLETED BY CLERK OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT                                                      THIS SECTION FOR USE BY THE STATE TAX COMMISSION
  UNIT. Clerk must also complete sections 14, 15 and 17 on page 2.
                                                                                                    Application No.


  Date This Application Was Received                                                                Date Received

           I              I       .1.00
                                                                           licant, do not write above this line. Be in entries at 1a below.
                                                                                                       Important Note:
  l----"--'-'-""'-'=~-'---'---'-!.....!'=.L,._,Ll"--,1--------I If this application form (3674) is not fully completed, it will be
    b.                                                          returned by the Property Tax Division prior to any processing
                                                                                                        being done by the State Tax Commission



   2.                                                                                                                                                       a. School Code

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   7. Project will have the reasonable likelihood to: (Check one or more)                               8. Legal Description of Obsolete Property
        increase commercial activity
        create employment                                                                                Lot- (_p Block 323 exr:..e.pf-
  D
                                                                                                          ':::Jfy ~ I -9+-. +he.v-e.. c£.
        retain employment
  D     prevent a loss of employment
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        revitalize urban areas
        increase the number of residents ln the community                                                'Revtse_d -Pia+ of 1qo3
        in which the facility is situated
   7a. Indicate the number of jobs to be retained   or created as a result.,-,
                                                                            of rehabilitating the
        facility, including expected construction employment:
    9. The following must be provided to the local governmental unit as attachments to this application:
    (a) General description of the obsolete facility, (b) General description of the proposed use of the rehabilitated facility, {c) Description of the general
    nature and extent of the rehabilitation to be undertaken, (d) A descriptive list of the fixed building equipment that will be a part of the rehabilitated
    f~&i!J&' JH¢tfofi!11e schedule for undertaking and completing the rehabilitation of the facility, (f) A statement of the economic advantages expected from
            8


    10. The State Treasurer may exclude from the specific tax up to 1/2 of the mills levied for local school operating purposes and for the State Education
         Tax. Please check the following box if you wish to be considered for this exclusion:                    D
    11. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION

    The undersigned, authorized officer of the company making this application certifies that, to the best of his/her knowledge, no information contained
    herein or in the attachments hereto is false in any way and that all of the information is truly descriptive of the property for which this application is
    being submitted. Further, the undersigned is aware that, if any statement or information which it provides is untrue, the exemption provided by P.A.
    146 of 2000 may be in jeopardy.

    The applicant certifies that this application relates to a rehabilitation program that, when completed, constitutes a rehabilitated facility, as
    defined by P.A. 146 of 2000 and that the rehabilitation of the facility would not be undertaken without the applicant's receipt of the
    exemption certificate.

    It is further certified that the undersigned is familiar with the provisions of P.A. 146 of 2000, of the Michigan Compiled Laws; and to the best of his/her
    knowledge and belief, (s)he has complied or will be able to comply with all of the requirements thereof which are prerequisite to the approval of the
    application by the local unit of government and the issuance of an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate by the State Tax
    Commission.

   12. Name of Person lo Contact for Further Information                           Tille                                                            Telephone Number

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   Mailing Address                            '
                                                                                   Title                                                            Telephone Number


                                                                                                                              Date
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*In ormation contained in this application and supporting documentation may
 be subject to review by the public if a Freedom of Information Request is
 filed.
, 3674 (page 2)
 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACTION

 This section is to be completed by the clerk of the local governing unit before submitting the application to the
 State Tax Commission. Include a copy of the resolution which approves the application.
 14. Action Taken


  ~ Date of Action:            dt;Just /~ Jooz                                        ~ EXEMPTION APPROVED FOR                                   6           Years


  •     DISAPPROVED
                                                                                          Ending December 31,               d0L3               (not to exceed 12 years)



  15. RESOLUTION MUST CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING.                                             A copy of the resolution must be furnished to the State Tax Commission.

  •     A statement that the local unit is a Qualified Local Governmental Unit.
                                                                                              •    A statement that all of the items described on line 9 of the Application for

  •     A statement that the Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District was legally
        established including the date established and the date of hearing as
                                                                                                   Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate have been provided to
                                                                                                   the Qualified Local Governmental Unit by the applicant.


  •
        provided by section 3 of P.A. 146 of 2000.
        A statement indicating whether the taxable value of the property proposed
                                                                                             •     A statement that the commencement of the rehabilitation of the facility did not
                                                                                                   occur before the establishment of the Obsolete Property Rehabilitation
        to be exempt plus the aggregate taxable value of property already exempt                   District.
        under P.A. 146 of 2000 and under PA 198 of 1974 (IFT's) exceeds 5% of
        the total taxable value of the unit.
                                                                                             •     A statement that the application relates to a rehabilitation program that when
                                                                                                   completed constitutes a rehabilitated facility within the meaning of P.A. 146 of

  •     !f ii exceeds 5% (see above), a statement that exceeding 5% will not have
        the effect of substantially impeding the operating of the Qualified local
                                                                                                   2000 and that ls situated within an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District
                                                                                                   established in a Qualified Local Governmental Unit eligible under P.A. 146 of
        Governmental Unit or of impairing the financ!al soundness of an affected                   2000 to establish such a district.


  •
        taxing unlt.
        A statement that the application was approved at a public hearing as
                                                                                             •     A statement that completion of the rehabilitated facility is calculated to, and
                                                                                                   will at the time of issuance of the certificate, have the reasonable likelihood
        provided by section 4(2) of PA 146 of 2000 including the date of the                       to, increase commercial activity, create employment, retain employment,
        hearlng.                                                                                   prevent a loss of employment, revitalize urban areas, or increase the number

  •    A statement that the applicant is not delinquent in any taxes related to the
       facility.
                                                                                                   of residents Jn the community in which the facility is situated. The statement
                                                                                                   should indicate which of these the rehabilitation is likely to result in.

  •    A statement of the factors, criteria and objectives, if any, necessary for
       extending the exemption, when the certificate is for less than 12 years.
                                                                                             •    A statement that the rehabilitation includes improvements aggregating 10%
                                                                                                  or more of the true cash value of the property at commencement of the
  0    A statement that the applicallon is for obsolete property as defined in                    rehabilitation as provided by section 2(1) of P.A. 146 of 2000.
       section 2(h) of Public Act 146 of 2000.
                                                                                             •    A statement of the period of time authorized by the Qualified Local
                                                                                                  Governmental Unit for completion of the rehabilitation.

  16. ASSESSOR:                                                                                    Taxable Value                         State Equalized Value (SEV)

        Current Taxable                                                           Land            L3, 30/                                           /3, if_ 3        s-
                                                                                                                                                   !.<;;' dGS"
                                                                                                                                                       --
        Value and State                                                                           l ,;;._ LL :L
                                                                           Buildings
        Equalized Value of
        obsolete properties                        Buildings on Leased Land                              -
                                                                                                         --
        broken down for:                               Other Personal Property
                                                                  Year of Values                    dl.oo        z                                 0(00          Z
 17. Name of Local Government Body
      {!,/1-v          o.f!   JJ!u.s/fe_,zon
                                                                                                                                           I Date;f~;o;ro:      To    71ication


CLERK'S CERTIFICATION                          -
The undersigned clerk certifies that, to the best of his/her knowledge, no information contained herein or in the attachments hereto is false in any way.
Further, the undersigned is aware that if any information provided is untrue, the exemption provided by PA 146 of 2000 may be in jeopardy.

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               GETTYST.,HOVEY AVE. TO KEATING AVE. .

               MAYOR'S ENDORSEMENT AND WARRANT


I, STEPHEN J. WARMINGTON, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF MUSKEGON, HEREBY

ENDORSE THE ABOVE CONFIRMATION RESOLUTION AND HEREBY WARRANT TO

THE CITY TREASURER THIS DATE THAT HE SHALL PROCEED TO COLLECT THE

ASSESSMENTS AT THE TIME AND IN THE MANNER SET FORTH ABOVE.
                      AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING


STATE OF MICHIGAN     )
                      ) ss
COUNTY OF MUSKEGON)

     TO CONFIRM THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE
                        FOLLOWING:

              H-1620 ,Getty St., Hovey Ave. To Keating Ave.

THE DEPONENT SAYS THAT THE NOTICE OF HEARING WAS SERVED UPON
EACH OWNER OF OR PARTY IN INTEREST IN PROPERTY TO BE ASSESSED IN
THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT WHOSE NAME APPEARS UPON THE
LAST TAX ASSESSMENT RECORDS OF THE CITY OF MUSKEGON BY
MAILING SUCH NOTICE IN A SEALED ENVELOPE BY FIRST CLASS UNITED
STATES MAIL, WITH POSTAGE PREPAID, ADDRESSED TO EACH SUCH
OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST AT THE ADDRESS SHOWN ON SAID LAST
TAX ASSESSMENT RECORDS BY DEPOSITING THEM IN AN OFFICIAL UNITED
STATES MAIL RECEPTACLE ON THE 3rd DAY OF AUGUST 2007

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SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME THIS
 /7 r-1 DAY OF dlfflttS T        , 2007.

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NOTARY PUBLIC, MUSKEGON COUNTY, MICHIGAN
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES  f - clS-- d0/ ;z_
August 3, 2007




OWNERS NAME
OWNERS ADDRESS
OWNERS CITY, OWNERS STATE OWNERS ZIPCODE

Property Parcel Number: 24-XXX-XXX-XXXX-XX at PROPERTY ADDRESS & STREET

  NOTICE OF HEARING TO CONFIRM SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL
Dear Property Owner:

The Muskegon City Commission has previously approved the project described below and will now
consider final confirmation of the special assessment roll:

                           GETTY STREET, KEATING AVE. TO HOVEY AVE.

                                             Public Hearings

A public confirmation hearing will be held in the City of Muskegon Commission Chambers on Tuesday,
AUGUST 14, 2007 at 5:30 P.M. You are entitled to appear at this hearing, either in person, by agent or in
writing to express your opinion, approval, or objection concerning the special assessment. Written
appearances or objections must be made at or prior to the hearing.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO PROTEST YOUR ASSESSMENT
EITHER IN WRITING OR IN PERSON AT THE HEARING. ALSO, IF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IS
CONFIRMED AUGUST 14, 2007 YOU WILL HAVE THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THE
CONFIRMATION TO FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL (517-334-4712)
OR EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]. HOWEVER, UNLESS YOU PROTEST AT THIS
HEARING EITHER IN WRITING OR BY AGENT, OR IN WRITING BEFORE OR AT THE HEARING,
YOUR RIGHT TO APPEAL TO THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WILL BE LOST.

                                                  Costs

The final projected cost of the street improvement portion of the project is $387,500.00 of which
$73,799.36 will be paid by special assessment. If the special assessment is confirmed, your property will
be assessed$ 391.68 based on 12.24 feet assessable front footage at $32.00 per assessable foot for
the street improvements. In addition, you will be assessed $0.00 for driveway approach and/or sidewalk
improvements made to your property for a total special assessment cost of$ 391.68 Following are the
terms of the special assessment:

The total assessment of$ 391.68 may be paid in full any time by the due date of October 15, 2007
without interest being charged. After this date, interest will be charged at the annual rate of 5% on the
remaining balance. Assessments also may be paid over a ten-year period in ten equal principal
installments of$ 39.17 (plus accrued interest). If you pay your assessment in installments, your annual
installment (plus accrued interest) will be included as a separate item on your property tax bill each year.
Therefore, if you pay your property taxes through a mortgage escrow agent, you should notify them of this
charge. Should you wish to avoid having the annual Installment placed on the property tax bill by
making a separate payment or to pay the total balance due, please contact the Treasurer's office
at (231) 724-6720.
The total assessment may be paid in full any time prior to the due date shown above
without interest being charged. After this date, interest will be charged at the rate
shown above on the outstanding balance. Assessments also may be paid over a ten
year period in ten equal principal installments. If you pay your assessment in
installments, your annual installment (including interest) will be included as a separate
item on your property tax bill each year. Therefore, if you pay your property taxes
through a mortgage escrow agent, you should notify them of this change. Early
payments may be made at any time and are encouraged.

PLEASE NOTE THAT IF THE ASSESSMENT IS NOT CONFIRMED AT THE PUBLIC
HEARING YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED. IF THE ASSESSMENT IS CONFIRMED, THIS
LETTER WILL REPRESENT YOUR INITIAL BILLING IF YOU WISH TO PAY IN FULL
PRIOR TO THE DUE DATE AND AVOID INTEREST COSTS. OTHERWISE, YOU
WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE BILLED ON AN INSTALLMENT BASIS WITH THE FIRST
INSTALLMENT SHOWN ON YOUR NEXT PROPERTY TAX BILL

If you have any specific questions about the work done please call the Engineering
Department at 231- 724-6707 before the hearing date.

Please refer to the enclosed sheet entitled Special Assessment Payment Options for
more information on the payment options and Application for Waiver of Special
Assessment for financial assistance.


Sincerely,



Mohammed AI-Shatel, P.E.
City Engineer




Enclosures
                           Special Assessment Payment Options
    Property owners In the City of Muskogon who are being spocially assessed for street, sldowalk or other public
    Improvements may pay their assessment In the followlng ways:
    L_J.J.HllB. Sum PfiY._mrmUJ1£!!ll
    Assessments may be paid In full within sixty (60) days of the confirmation of the special assessment roll
j   withO(I/ interest.

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