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  CITY OF MUSKEGON
   CITY COMMISSION MEETING
                   OCTOBER 11, 2011
 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. Approval of Contractor for Construction of House at 1543 Hoyt.
     COMMUNITY & NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
  C. West Michigan Metropolitan Transportation Plan (WestPlan) Dues, FY
     2012 (October 1, 2011 – September 30, 2012). CITY MANAGER
  D. Liquor License Request from Muskegon Liquors, Inc., 860 W. Sherman.
     CITY CLERK
  E. Consideration of Bids for the Reconstruction of Dale Avenue, Peck to
     Clinton. ENGINEERING
  F. 2011 Parking Fine Adjustments. FINANCE
  G. Five-Year Contract for Copiers/Printers. FINANCE
  H. Selection of Vinyl Siding Supplier for Fiscal Year 2011 – 2012.
     COMMUNITY & NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
  I. Selection of Vinyl Siding Installer for Fiscal Year 2011 – 2012.
     COMMUNITY & NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
  A. Request for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Fleet
     Engineers. PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNICATIONS:
   CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
   UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
   NEW BUSINESS:
       A. Youth Basketball League and Open Gym Proposal – Muskegon Public
          Schools. PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
   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: To Discuss Pending Litigation.
   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 Cummings, City Clerk, 933 Terrace Street, Muskegon, MI 49440 or by calling (231) 724-6705 or
TTY/TDD: dial 7-1-1 and request a representative to dial (231) 724-6705.
Date:     October 11, 2011
To:       Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From:     Ann Marie Cummings, City Clerk
RE:       Approval of Minutes




SUMMARY OF REQUEST:             To approve minutes of the City
Commission Meeting that was held on Tuesday, September 27, 2011.


FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.


BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.


STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the minutes.
     CITY OF MUSKEGON
       CITY COMMISSION MEETING
                   SEPTEMBER 27, 2011
    CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS @ 5:30 P.M.
                               MINUTES
   The Regular Commission Meeting of the City of Muskegon was held at City
Hall, 933 Terrace Street, Muskegon, Michigan at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, September
27, 2011.
  Mayor Warmington opened the meeting with a prayer from Mr. George
Monroe from Evanston Avenue Baptist Church after which the Commission and
public recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL FOR THE REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING:
   Present: Mayor Stephen Warmington, Commissioners Chris Carter, Clara
Shepherd, Lawrence Spataro, and Steve Wisneski, City Manager Bryon Mazade,
City Attorney John Schrier, and City Clerk Ann Marie Cummings.
  Commissioner Sue Wierengo arrived at 5:35 p.m.
  Absent: Vice Mayor Stephen Gawron (excused)
2011-67 CONSENT AGENDA:
     A. Approval of Minutes. CITY CLERK
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve minutes of the September 12th Commission
Worksession Meeting and the September 13th City Commission Meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the minutes.
Motion by Commissioner Carter, second by Commissioner Spataro to approve
Item A of the Consent Agenda.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Shepherd, Spataro, Warmington, Wisneski, and Carter
           Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2011-68 ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
     B. City-MDOT Agreement for the Resurfacing of Terrace Street from Apple
        to Western. ENGINEERING


                                     1
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Approve the contract with MDOT for the resurfacing of
Terrace Street from Apple (M-46) to Western Ave. and approve the resolution
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the contract.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: MDOT’s participation is limited to the approved federal
funds of $160,000. The estimated total construction cost is $224,200 plus an
additional 15% of engineering.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:       None as this project was budgeted for in the
2011/2012 CIP.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the contract and resolution authorizing the
Mayor and Clerk to sign both.
Motion by Commissioner Spataro, second by Commissioner Shepherd to
approve the City-MDOT Agreement for the resurfacing of Terrace Street from
Apple to Western.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Shepherd, Spataro, Warmington, Wierengo, Wisneski, and
           Carter
            Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2011-69 PUBLIC HEARINGS:
      A. Request to Establish an Obsolete Property District for 41 E. Apple
         Avenue. PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Pursuant to Public Act 146 of the Michigan Public Acts
of 2000, J&J Bail Bonds, 41 E. Apple Avenue, has requested the establishment of
an Obsolete Property District. Total capital investment for this project is
estimated at $91,495.
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: Staff recommends approval.
The Public Hearing opened to hear and consider any comments from the
public. Comments were heard from Ernest Bents who works with J&J Bail Bonds,
41 E. Apple and Dave Wendtland, 1399 Nelson.
Motion by Commissioner Carter, second by Commissioner Shepherd to close the
Public Hearing and approve the request to establish an Obsolete Property
District for 41 E. Apple Avenue.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes:  Spataro, Warmington, Wierengo, Wisneski, Carter, and
           Shepherd



                                      2
            Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
      B. Request to Issue an Obsolete Property Certificate for J&J Bail Bonds, 41
         E. Apple. PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Pursuant to Public Act 146 of the Michigan Public Acts
of 2000, J&J Bail Bonds, 41 E. Apple Avenue, has requested the issuance of an
Obsolete Property Certificate for the property located at 41 E. Apple Avenue.
Total Capital investment for this project is estimated at $91,495 and they plan to
create 5 to 7 new jobs. Because of the amount of investment, the applicant is
eligible for an 8 year certificate.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: If an Obsolete Property Certificate is issued, the property
taxes would be frozen for the duration of the certificate.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval.
The Public Hearing opened to hear and consider any comments from the
public. Comments were heard from Ernest Bents who works with J&J Bail Bonds,
41 E. Apple.
Motion by Commissioner Carter, second by Commissioner Wierengo to close the
Public Hearing and approve the request to issue an Obsolete Property
Certificate for J&J Bail Bonds, 41 E. Apple.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Warmington, Wierengo, Wisneski, Carter, Shepherd, and
           Spataro
            Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
      C. Request for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Fleet
         Engineers,  Inc.    PLANNING        &   ECONOMIC      DEVELOPMENT
         (REMOVED PER REQUEST OF STAFF)
2011-70 UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
      A. TABLED FROM JULY 26: Concurrence with the Housing Board of Appeals
         Notice and Order to Demolish 407 Marquette Avenue. CITY MANAGER
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: This is to request that the City Commission concur with
the findings of the Housing Board of Appeals that the structure located at 407
Marquette Avenue is unsafe, substandard, a public nuisance and that it be
demolished within 30 days. It is further requested that administration be directed
to obtain bids for the demolition of the structure and that the Mayor and City
Clerk be authorized and directed to execute a contract for demolition with the
lowest responsible bidder.


                                        3
FINANCIAL IMPACT: CDBG Funds.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:         To concur with the Housing Board of Appeals’
decision to demolish.
Motion by Commissioner Spataro, second by Commissioner Carter to concur
with the Housing Board of Appeals Notice and Order to demolish 407 Marquette
Avenue.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Wierengo, Wisneski, Carter, Spataro, and Warmington
            Nays: Shepherd
MOTION PASSES
2011-71 NEW BUSINESS:
      A. Resolution for Continuation of City Personal Income Tax Incentive within
         City Renaissance Zones. PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: PA 38 of 2011 (May 2011) repealed Section 206.31 of the
Income Tax Act of 1967 which allowed individuals who were residents of a
Renaissance Zone to exempt their income from the 4.35% tax. Those living within
a Renaissance Zone must begin paying State Personal Income Tax on January 1,
2012. The resolution authorizes the City to continue providing the City personal
income tax benefit within Renaissance Zones, for the life of each Zone.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:     No new impact since it is a continuation of a benefit
already in place.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the resolution and authorize the Mayor
and Clerk to sign.
Motion by Commissioner Spataro, second by Commissioner Shepherd to adopt
the resolution for continuation of City Personal Income Tax Incentives within City
Renaissance Zones.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes:  Wisneski, Carter, Shepherd, Spataro, Warmington, and
           Wierengo
            Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
      B. Concurrence with the Housing Board of Appeals Notice and Order to
         Demolish the Following: CITY MANAGER
         163 Amity Avenue
         122 E. Southern Avenue


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        1877 Smith Street (Garage)
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: This is to request that the City Commission concur with
the findings of the Housing Board of Appeals that the structures are unsafe,
substandard, a public nuisance and that they be demolished within 30 days. It
is further requested that administration be directed to obtain bids for the
demolition of the structures and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
and directed to execute a contract for demolition with the lowest responsible
bidder.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: CDBG Funds.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:       To concur with the Housing Board of Appeals’
decision to demolish.
Motion by Commissioner Spataro, second by Commissioner Carter to concur
with the Housing Board of Appeals Notice and Order to demolish 163 Amity, 122
E. Southern, and 1877 Smith (garage).
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Carter, Shepherd, Spataro, Warmington, Wierengo, and
           Wisneski
           Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Public comments received.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Commission Meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.


                                         Respectfully submitted,




                                         Ann Marie Cummings, MMC
                                         City Clerk




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                               AGENDA ITEM NO. ______________

                    CITY COMMISSION MEETING _____________________



TO:          Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners

FROM:        Bryon L. Mazade, City Manager

DATE:        October 3, 2011

RE:          West Michigan Metropolitan Transportation Plan (WestPlan) Dues,
             FY2012 (October 1, 2011 – September 30, 2012



SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
To approve the City of Muskegon’s portion of the WestPlan dues, payable to West Michigan
Shoreline Regional Development Commission. This agency determines projects and distributes
federal transportation funds.


FINANCIAL IMPACT:
$16,040.




BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:
None.




STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
To approve this request.




COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
None.




pb\AGENDA\WMSRDC WESTPLAN DUES FY2012
Date:      October 11, 2011
To:        Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From:      Ann Marie Cummings, City Clerk
RE:        Liquor License Request
           Muskegon Liquors, Inc.
           860 W. Sherman




SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The Liquor Control Commission is seeking
local recommendation on a request from Muskegon Liquors, Inc. to
transfer ownership of 2011 SDD and SDM Licensed Business located at
860 W. Sherman from Lighthouse Beverages, L.L.C.


FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.


BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.


STAFF RECOMMENDATION:          All departments are recommending
approval.
Date:        October 11, 2011

To:          Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners

From:        Engineering

RE:          Consideration of Bids for the Reconstruction
             Of DALE AVE., PECK TO CLINTON (H-1675)
________________________________________________________________________

SUMMARY OF REQUEST:

Award the above referenced project to McCormick Sand Inc. out of Twin Lake,
MI. McCormick Sand Inc. submitted the lowest responsible bid of $ 72,911.50
(See attached bid tabulation, Bid No. 1).

FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The construction cost of $72,911.50 plus engineering cost which is estimated at
an additional 15%.

BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:
None.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Award the contract to McCormick Sand Inc.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
                                                                                                                                                       H-1675
                                                                                                                                                      DALE AVE.,
                                                                                                                                                  PECK TO CLINTON
                                                                                                                                                  BID TABULATIONS
                                                                 CONTRACTOR                                          McCormick Sand Inc.                  McCormick Sand Inc.              Jack Dykstra Excavating Inc.   Jack Dykstra Excavating Inc.          Brenner Excavating, Inc.
                                                                    ADDRESS           ENGINEER'S                       5430 Russell Rd.                     5430 Russell Rd.                 3677 3 Mile Rd. NW             3677 3 Mile Rd. NW                         2841 132nd Ave.
                                                                   CITY/ST/ZIP         ESTIMATE                      Twin Lake, MI 49457                  Twin Lake, MI 49457              Grand Rapids, MI 49534         Grand Rapids, MI 49534                   Hopkins, MI 49328
                                                                                                                            BID #1                               BID #2                                                           BID #2                                    BID # 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                      BID # 1
LINE                        DESCRIPTION                        QUANTITY   UNIT   UNIT PRICE    TOTAL PRICE         UNIT PRICE          TOTAL PRICE      UNIT PRICE        TOTAL PRICE    UNIT PRICE      TOTAL PRICE     UNIT PRICE     TOTAL PRICE      UNIT PRICE            TOTAL PRICE
   1   Mobilization, Max. 10%                                       1      LS    $  5,000.00   $   5,000.00    $        4,085.00   $         4,085.00   $  7,840.00   $         7,840.00 $ 3,850.00   $         3,850.00 $ 5,850.00   $       5,850.00   $  8,517.00    $                8,517.00
   2   Dr Structure, Rem, Modified                                  6      Ea    $    300.00   $   1,800.00    $          185.00   $         1,110.00   $    220.00   $         1,320.00 $   300.00   $         1,800.00 $   300.00   $       1,800.00   $    185.00    $                1,110.00
   3   Sidewalk, Rem                                              173     Syd    $      5.00   $     865.00    $            4.50   $           778.50   $      6.00   $         1,038.00 $     6.00   $         1,038.00 $     6.00   $       1,038.00   $      3.90    $                  674.70
   4   Pavt, Rem, Modified                                       1299     Syd    $      3.50   $   4,546.50    $            2.00   $         2,598.00   $      2.20   $         2,857.80 $     7.25   $         9,417.75 $     7.25   $       9,417.75   $      3.00    $                3,897.00
   5   Machine Grading, Modified                                  3.3      Sta   $  1,500.00   $   4,950.00    $          650.00   $         2,145.00   $    750.00   $         2,475.00 $ 1,750.00   $         5,775.00 $ 1,750.00   $       5,775.00   $  2,602.00    $                8,586.60
  6    Erosion Control, Inlet Protection, Fabric Drop              5       Ea    $    100.00   $     500.00    $           40.00   $           200.00   $     50.00   $           250.00 $   100.00   $           500.00 $   100.00   $         500.00   $     74.30    $                  371.50
  7    Aggregate Base, 6 inch                                    1081     Syd    $      5.00   $   5,405.00    $            4.00   $         4,324.00   $      4.50   $         4,864.50 $     4.55   $         4,918.55 $     4.55   $       4,918.55   $      5.25    $                5,675.25
  8    Maintenance Gravel, LM                                     50      Cyd    $     25.00   $   1,250.00    $           15.00   $           750.00   $     20.00   $         1,000.00 $    25.00   $         1,250.00 $    25.00   $       1,250.00   $     15.00    $                  750.00
   9   Sanitary Sewer, PVC SDR 35, 6 inch, Tr det B               102      Ft    $     25.00   $   2,550.00    $           19.00   $         1,938.00   $     22.00   $         2,244.00 $    15.30   $         1,560.60 $    15.30   $       1,560.60   $     19.60    $                1,999.20
  10   Sanitary Sewer, PVC SDR 35, 8 inch, Tr Det B               209      Ft    $     40.00   $   8,360.00    $           21.00   $         4,389.00   $     24.00   $         5,016.00 $    19.10   $         3,991.90 $    19.10   $       3,991.90   $     21.50    $                4,493.50
  11   Sanitary Sewer Wye, PVC SDR 35, 8 inch X 6 inch              3      Ea    $    200.00   $     600.00    $          160.00   $           480.00   $    200.00   $           600.00 $   100.00   $           300.00 $   100.00   $         300.00   $    194.50    $                  583.50
  12   Sewer Tap, 8 inch                                            1      Ea    $    200.00   $     200.00    $           25.00   $            25.00   $    150.00   $           150.00 $    50.00   $            50.00 $    50.00   $          50.00   $     83.90    $                   83.90
  13   Dr Structure, Tap, 12 inch                                   2      Ea    $    250.00   $     500.00    $          185.00   $           370.00   $    235.00   $           470.00 $   250.00   $           500.00 $   250.00   $         500.00   $     88.30    $                  176.60
  14   Dr Structure Cover, Modified                              2950      Lb    $      1.50   $   4,425.00    $            1.00   $         2,950.00   $      1.10   $         3,245.00 $     1.10   $         3,245.00 $     1.10   $       3,245.00   $      1.40    $                4,130.00
  15   Manhole Special Detail                                      2       Ea    $  1,500.00   $   3,000.00    $        1,450.00   $         2,900.00   $  1,600.00   $         3,200.00 $ 1,070.00   $         2,140.00 $ 1,070.00   $       2,140.00   $  2,005.00    $                4,010.00
  16   HMA, 3C                                                    130     Ton    $     70.00   $   9,100.00    $           62.20   $         8,086.00   $     62.20   $         8,086.00 $    62.50   $         8,125.00 $    62.50   $       8,125.00   $     64.70    $                8,411.00
  17   HMA, 4C                                                    130     Ton    $     72.00   $   9,360.00    $           70.04   $         9,105.20   $     70.04   $         9,105.20 $    70.05   $         9,106.50 $    70.05   $       9,106.50   $     72.90    $                9,477.00
  18   Driveway, Nonreinf Conc, 6 Inch, Modified                 96.5     Syd    $     30.00   $   2,895.00    $           28.80   $         2,779.20   $     30.60   $         2,952.90 $    29.00   $         2,798.50 $    29.00   $       2,798.50   $     30.80    $                2,972.20
  19   Curb and Gutter, Conc, Det F4, Modified                    730      Ft    $     10.00   $   7,300.00    $           10.60   $         7,738.00   $     11.75   $         8,577.50 $    11.00   $         8,030.00 $    11.00   $       8,030.00   $     11.30    $                8,249.00
  20   Sidewalk, Conc, 4 inch                                     762      Sft   $      2.50   $   1,905.00    $            2.75   $         2,095.50   $      3.00   $         2,286.00 $     2.80   $         2,133.60 $     2.80   $       2,133.60   $      2.95    $                2,247.90
  21   Sidewalk, Conc, 6 inch                                      45      Sft   $      3.00   $     135.00    $            3.20   $           144.00   $      3.40   $           153.00 $     3.25   $           146.25 $     3.25   $         146.25   $      3.40    $                  153.00
  22   Sidewalk Ramp                                              719      Sft   $      5.00   $   3,595.00    $            3.40   $         2,444.60   $      3.65   $         2,624.35 $     3.25   $         2,336.75 $     3.25   $       2,336.75   $      3.40    $                2,444.60
  23   Detectable Warning Surface                                  49      Ft    $     40.00   $   1,960.00    $           32.00   $         1,568.00   $     32.00   $         1,568.00 $    34.00   $         1,666.00 $    34.00   $       1,666.00   $     33.30    $                1,631.70
  24   Barricade, Type III, High Intensity, Lighted, Furn           3      Ea    $     25.00   $      75.00    $           60.00   $           180.00   $     65.00   $           195.00 $    50.00   $           150.00 $    50.00   $         150.00   $     52.00    $                  156.00
  25   Barricade, Type III, High Intensity, Lighted, Oper           3      Ea    $     25.00   $      75.00    $            1.00   $             3.00   $      1.00   $             3.00 $    11.00   $            33.00 $    11.00   $          33.00   $      1.05    $                    3.15
  26   Plastic Drum, High Intensity, Furn                          16      Ea    $     25.00   $     400.00    $           12.00   $           192.00   $     15.00   $           240.00 $    11.00   $           176.00 $    11.00   $         176.00   $     11.50    $                  184.00
  27   Plastic Drum, High Intensity, Oper                          16      Ea    $      3.00   $      48.00    $            1.00   $            16.00   $      1.00   $            16.00 $     1.00   $            16.00 $     1.00   $          16.00   $      1.05    $                   16.80
  28   Sign, Type B, Temp, Furn                                  112.5     Sft   $      6.00   $     675.00    $            2.00   $           225.00   $      2.40   $           270.00 $     2.50   $           281.25 $     2.50   $         281.25   $      2.60    $                  292.50
  29   Sign, Type B, Temp, Oper                                  112.5     Sft   $      2.00   $     225.00    $            1.00   $           112.50   $      1.00   $           112.50 $     1.00   $           112.50 $     1.00   $         112.50   $      1.05    $                  118.13
  30   Topsoil Surface, Furn, 4 inch                              697     Syd    $      2.50   $   1,742.50    $            2.40   $         1,672.80   $      2.40   $         1,672.80 $     4.00   $         2,788.00 $     4.00   $       2,788.00   $      2.35    $                1,637.95
  31   Hydroseeding                                               697     Syd    $      0.50   $     348.50    $            0.60   $           418.20   $      0.65   $           453.05 $     1.00   $           697.00 $     1.00   $         697.00   $      0.75    $                  522.75
  32   Water Service, 1 inch, Copper Type K                       168      Ft    $     25.00   $   4,200.00    $           13.00   $         2,184.00   $     15.00   $         2,520.00 $    16.20   $         2,721.60 $    16.20   $       2,721.60   $     15.00    $                2,520.00
  33   Corporation Stop, 1 inch                                    3       Ea    $    250.00   $     750.00    $          215.00   $           645.00   $    250.00   $           750.00 $    85.00   $           255.00 $    85.00   $         255.00   $    141.00    $                  423.00
  34   Curb Stop & Box, 1 inch                                      3      Ea    $    300.00   $     900.00    $          325.00   $           975.00   $    360.00   $         1,080.00 $   220.00   $           660.00 $   220.00   $         660.00   $    223.00    $                  669.00
  35   Sewer Tap, 8 inch                                            1      Ea    $    200.00   $     200.00    $           25.00   $            25.00   $    150.00   $           150.00 $    50.00   $            50.00 $    50.00   $          50.00   $     83.90    $                   83.90
  36   Sewer, CL C76 V, 12 inch                                   135      Ft    $     40.00   $   5,400.00    $           22.00   $         2,970.00   $     25.00   $         3,375.00 $    17.70   $         2,389.50 $    17.70   $       2,389.50   $     19.90    $                2,686.50
  37   Sewer, Remove, Less than 24 inch                            29      Ft    $      7.00   $     203.00    $           10.00   $           290.00   $     12.00   $           348.00 $    10.00   $           290.00 $    10.00   $         290.00   $      6.45    $                  187.05
                                                                                                                                   $              -                   $              -                $              -
                                              Estimate Total                                   $   95,443.50                       $        72,911.50                 $       83,108.60               $        85,299.25              $      87,299.25                  $                90,145.88
       Low Bidder
                                                                                                                                                       H-1675
                                                                                                                                                      DALE AVE.,
                                                                                                                                                  PECK TO CLINTON
                                                                                                                                                  BID TABULATIONS

                                                                 CONTRACTOR                                        Accurate Excavators LLC.             Accurate Excavators LLC.
                                                                    ADDRESS           ENGINEER'S                       2821 Central Rd.                     2821 Central Rd.
                                                                   CITY/ST/ZIP         ESTIMATE                      Muskegon, MI 49445                   Muskegon, MI 49445
                                                                                                                            BID #1                               BID #2
LINE                        DESCRIPTION                        QUANTITY   UNIT   UNIT PRICE    TOTAL PRICE         UNIT PRICE          TOTAL PRICE      UNIT PRICE        TOTAL PRICE
   1   Mobilization, Max. 10%                                       1      LS    $  5,000.00   $   5,000.00    $        8,000.00   $         8,000.00   $  8,000.00   $         8,000.00
   2   Dr Structure, Rem, Modified                                  6      Ea    $    300.00   $   1,800.00    $          125.00   $           750.00   $    125.00   $           750.00
   3   Sidewalk, Rem                                              173     Syd    $      5.00   $     865.00    $            5.00   $           865.00   $      5.00   $           865.00
   4   Pavt, Rem, Modified                                       1299     Syd    $      3.50   $   4,546.50    $            4.25   $         5,520.75   $      4.25   $         5,520.75
   5   Machine Grading, Modified                                  3.3      Sta   $  1,500.00   $   4,950.00    $          750.00   $         2,475.00   $    750.00   $         2,475.00
   6   Erosion Control, Inlet Protection, Fabric Drop              5       Ea    $    100.00   $     500.00    $          100.00   $           500.00   $    100.00   $           500.00
   7   Aggregate Base, 6 inch                                    1081     Syd    $      5.00   $   5,405.00    $            4.75   $         5,134.75   $      4.75   $         5,134.75
   8   Maintenance Gravel, LM                                      50     Cyd    $     25.00   $   1,250.00    $           25.00   $         1,250.00   $     25.00   $         1,250.00
   9   Sanitary Sewer, PVC SDR 35, 6 inch, Tr det B               102      Ft    $     25.00   $   2,550.00    $           16.00   $         1,632.00   $     16.00   $         1,632.00
  10   Sanitary Sewer, PVC SDR 35, 8 inch, Tr Det B               209      Ft    $     40.00   $   8,360.00    $           20.00   $         4,180.00   $     20.00   $         4,180.00
  11   Sanitary Sewer Wye, PVC SDR 35, 8 inch X 6 inch             3       Ea    $    200.00   $     600.00    $          250.00   $           750.00   $    250.00   $           750.00
  12   Sewer Tap, 8 inch                                           1       Ea    $    200.00   $     200.00    $          250.00   $           250.00   $    250.00   $           250.00
  13   Dr Structure, Tap, 12 inch                                  2       Ea    $    250.00   $     500.00    $          400.00   $           800.00   $    400.00   $           800.00
  14   Dr Structure Cover, Modified                              2950      Lb    $      1.50   $   4,425.00    $            1.00   $         2,950.00   $      1.00   $         2,950.00
  15   Manhole Special Detail                                      2       Ea    $  1,500.00   $   3,000.00    $        1,400.00   $         2,800.00   $  1,400.00   $         2,800.00
  16   HMA, 3C                                                    130     Ton    $     70.00   $   9,100.00    $           68.50   $         8,905.00   $     68.50   $         8,905.00
  17   HMA, 4C                                                    130     Ton    $     72.00   $   9,360.00    $           77.00   $        10,010.00   $     77.00   $       10,010.00
  18   Driveway, Nonreinf Conc, 6 Inch, Modified                 96.5     Syd    $     30.00   $   2,895.00    $           32.00   $         3,088.00   $     32.00   $         3,088.00
  19   Curb and Gutter, Conc, Det F4, Modified                    730      Ft    $     10.00   $   7,300.00    $           20.00   $        14,600.00   $     20.00   $       14,600.00
  20   Sidewalk, Conc, 4 inch                                     762      Sft   $      2.50   $   1,905.00    $            2.50   $         1,905.00   $      2.50   $         1,905.00
  21   Sidewalk, Conc, 6 inch                                      45      Sft   $      3.00   $     135.00    $            3.50   $           157.50   $      3.50   $           157.50
  22   Sidewalk Ramp                                              719      Sft   $      5.00   $   3,595.00    $            4.00   $         2,876.00   $      4.00   $         2,876.00
  23   Detectable Warning Surface                                 49       Ft    $     40.00   $   1,960.00    $           32.00   $         1,568.00   $     32.00   $         1,568.00
  24   Barricade, Type III, High Intensity, Lighted, Furn           3      Ea    $     25.00   $      75.00    $           77.00   $           231.00   $     77.00   $           231.00
  25   Barricade, Type III, High Intensity, Lighted, Oper           3      Ea    $     25.00   $      75.00    $           11.00   $            33.00   $     11.00   $            33.00
  26   Plastic Drum, High Intensity, Furn                          16      Ea    $     25.00   $     400.00    $           17.00   $           272.00   $     17.00   $           272.00
  27   Plastic Drum, High Intensity, Oper                          16      Ea    $      3.00   $      48.00    $            1.10   $            17.60   $      1.10   $            17.60
  28   Sign, Type B, Temp, Furn                                  112.5     Sft   $      6.00   $     675.00    $            2.75   $           309.38   $      2.75   $           309.38
  29   Sign, Type B, Temp, Oper                                  112.5     Sft   $      2.00   $     225.00    $            1.10   $           123.75   $      1.10   $           123.75
  30   Topsoil Surface, Furn, 4 inch                              697     Syd    $      2.50   $   1,742.50    $            2.50   $         1,742.50   $      2.50   $         1,742.50
  31   Hydroseeding                                               697     Syd    $      0.50   $     348.50    $            0.85   $           592.45   $      0.85   $           592.45
  32   Water Service, 1 inch, Copper Type K                       168      Ft    $     25.00   $   4,200.00    $           13.00   $         2,184.00   $     13.00   $         2,184.00
  33   Corporation Stop, 1 inch                                    3       Ea    $    250.00   $     750.00    $          230.00   $           690.00   $    230.00   $           690.00
  34   Curb Stop & Box, 1 inch                                      3      Ea    $    300.00   $     900.00    $          230.00   $           690.00   $    230.00   $           690.00
  35   Sewer Tap, 8 inch                                           1       Ea    $    200.00   $     200.00    $          250.00   $           250.00   $    250.00   $           250.00
  36   Sewer, CL C76 V, 12 inch                                   135      Ft    $     40.00   $   5,400.00    $           25.00   $         3,375.00   $     25.00   $         3,375.00
  37   Sewer, Remove, Less than 24 inch                           29       Ft    $      7.00   $     203.00    $           10.00   $           290.00   $     10.00   $           290.00

                                              Estimate Total                                   $   95,443.50                       $        91,767.68                 $        91,767.68
Date: October 11, 2011
To: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From: Finance Director
RE: 2011 Parking Fine Adjustments


SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Parking violation fines were last adjusted in 2006.
Staff proposes increasing base fines (for Level I, II, III parking violations) by $2.50 to
bring us in line with other communities in the area and move all fines to whole dollar
amounts.

FINANCIAL IMPACT: Staff anticipates the revised parking fine structure will
generate $15,000 in revenue

BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None at this time.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the recommended increases in
parking fines effective immediately.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: None.
                                            CITY OF MUSKEGON
                                        MUSKEGON COUNTY, MICHIGAN
                                            ORDINANCE NO._____


An ordinance to amend Chapter 92, Article II, Section 92-93 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Muskegon, Michigan to amend section 8.29 of the
Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Townships, and Villages.

THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MUSKEGON HEREBY ORDAINS:

Section 8.29 of the Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Townships, and Villages is hereby
amended as follows:


Section 8.29. Parking violations bureau; minimum parking fines.
(1)        Pursuant to the provisions of State Law MCL 600.8395, there is hereby
           established within the city a parking violations bureau to accept pleas of
           responsible in motor vehicle parking violation cases and to collect and retain
           fines and costs as prescribed by ordinance.
(2)        Upon pleading responsible or being found responsible by a court, the fines for
           parking violations shall be as follows:
__________


           (2.1) Level 1 parking violations, under the following sections of the uniform traffic
                   code:

Code        Offense
Section
8.1         Failing to park at the curb in the proper direction (facing traffic)
8.2         Parking in one-way street where prohibited
8.3         Violation of angle parking signs or backed into space
8.4         Violation of loading permit
8.5         Obstruction of traffic by parking
8.18        Loading zone
8.18        Passenger zone
8.21        Parking overtime




                       The penalties for level 1 parking violations are as follows:

If paid within 7      If paid after If paid after 14 If paid after 30
days                  7 days        days             days
                      but before but before 30 days
                      14 days
$10.00                $20.00         $30.00                 $60.00
           (2.2) Level 2 parking violations, under the following sections of the uniform traffic
                   code:

Code Section            Offense
8.5                     Parking so as to obstruct traffic
8.10(a)                 Parking on sidewalk
8.10(b)                 Blocking driveways
8.10(c)                 Within an intersection
8.10(e)                 In a crosswalk
8.10(f)                 Within 20 feet of a crosswalk or within 15 feet of property lines at intersection
8.10(g)                 Too close to a flashing beacon, stop sign, yield sign, traffic control signal, or other
                        traffic sign
8.10(h)                 In a safety zone
8.10(i)                 Too close to railroad
8.10(j)                 Too close to fire station entrance
8.10(k)                 Parking along side or opposite of street excavation
8.10(m)                 Parking on a bridge or in a tunnel
8.10(n)                 Parking within 200 feet of an accident
8.10(o)                 Parking in front of a theater
8.10(p)                 Blocking emergency exits
8.10(q)                 Blocking fire escape
8.10(r)                 Posted prohibited parking; parking violation of any posted signs
8.10(t)                 Within 500 feet of a fire or fire apparatus (except volunteers and vehicles legally
                        parked before the fire)
8.10(u)                 Parking on terrace or parkway
8.13                    Alley parking
8.31                    2:00 a.m.--6:00 a.m. parking


                         The penalties for level 2 parking violations are as follows:

If paid within 7     If paid after 7 days     If paid after 14 days          If paid after 30
days                 but before 14 days       but before 30 days             days
$15.00               $30.00                   $45.00                         $70.00


           (2.3) Level 3 parking violations, under the following sections of the uniform traffic
                   code:

Code Section       Offense
8.10(d)            Too close to a fire hydrant
8.10(l)            Double parking
8.10(v)            Parking in a public park after 11:00 p.m. and
                   before 7:00 a.m.


                         The penalties for level 3 parking violations are as follows:

If paid within 7 days      If paid after 7 days      If paid after 14 days       If paid after 30 days
                           but before 14 days        but before 30 days
$20.00                     $40.00                    $60.00                      $80.00
           (2.4) Level 4 parking violations, under the following sections of the uniform traffic
                   code:

Code Section Offense
8.10(d)      Parking at Boat Launch Without Permit
             From March 1 thru November 30


                        The penalties for level 4 parking violations are as follows:

If paid within 7 days    If paid after 7 days   If paid after 14 days   If paid after 30 days
                         but before 14 days     but before 30 days
$55.00                   $65.00                 $75.00                  $85.00



           Any other violation of the parking provisions which are not listed in the above
           schedules shall be considered level 2 parking violations and shall carry the
           penalties set forth above for level 2 violations, except that:
           1) unlawful parking in a space reserved for persons with disabilities as defined
              in applicable state law (section 8.10(s)) shall carry a minimum of $105.00,
              which shall increase to $210.00 after the first seven days after the violation
              and $315.00 after 14 days and,
           2) unlawful parking in a fire lane shall carry a minimum of $30.00, which shall
              increase to $60.00 after the first seven days after the violation and $90.00
              after 14 days and $120.00 after 30 days.



This ordinance adopted:

Ayes:______________________________________________________________
Nayes:_____________________________________________________________

Adoption Date:
Effective Date:
First Reading:
Second Reading:



CITY OF MUSKEGON
By: ________________________________
Ann Marie Cummings, MMC, City Clerk

Commission Meeting Date: October 11, 2011 - Parking Ordinance Amendment for
penalty changes for parking violations.
                                     CERTIFICATE


The undersigned, being the duly qualified clerk of the City of Muskegon, Muskegon
County, Michigan, does hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of
an ordinance adopted by the City Commission of the City of Muskegon, at a regular
meeting of the City Commission on the 11th day of October, 2011, at which meeting a
quorum was present and remained throughout, and that the original of said ordinance is
on file in the records of the City of Muskegon. I further certify that the meeting was
conducted and public notice was given pursuant to and in full compliance with
Act No. 267, Public Acts of Michigan of 1976, as amended, and that minutes were kept
and will be or have been made available as required thereby.


DATED: ___________________, 2011.
__________________________________________
Ann Marie Cummings, MMC,
City Clerk, City of Muskegon


Publish: Notice of Adoption to be published once within ten (10) days of final adoption.
Date: October 11, 2011
To: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From: Finance Director
RE: Five-Year Contract for Copiers/Printers


SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The City’s current contract for copiers/printers expires in December.
Staff recently conducted a review process to identify the company best suited to meet the City’s
document management needs for the next five-years. This process included in-depth interviews with six
companies conducted by a panel of City staff. Companies were ranked by the panel prior to the opening
of price proposals. Rather than simply focusing on replacing the current equipment fleet at the lowest
cost, we focused instead on finding the company that could provide the best overall value to the City in
terms of analyzing our needs and recommending cost-effective and flexible document management
solutions for our rapidly changing organization.

Following is a summary of the results of this process, including comparative pricing for replacement of
the current equipment fleet. Staff is recommending that Applied Imaging be selected and that staff be
authorized to work with them to modify and optimize the copier and printer equipment placed at the City.




FINANCIAL IMPACT: Staff anticipates the new contract will save $40,000 per year over current
costs. In large part this is due to lower copy/printing volumes and reduced equipment needs as staff has
downsized and technology has made document scanning/distribution more pervasive.

BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:                   Authorize staff to enter into a five-year agreement with Applied
Imaging


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Commission Meeting Date:           October 11, 2011


Date:      October 4, 2011

To:         Honorable Mayor and City Commission

From:      Community and Neighborhood Services Department

Re:      Selection of Vinyl Siding Supplier for
         Fiscal Year 2011 – 2012
____________________________________________________________

SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve the Community and Neighborhood
Services department’s selection of the Vinyl Siding Supplier for 2011 – 2012 fiscal
year. After reviewing all bids, the department selected the bid from Keene
Lumber, located at 346 W. Laketon Avenue, Muskegon, MI, for the price of $48.00
(forty-eight dollars) per building square for white and $51.50 (fifty-one dollars and
fifty cents) per square for color.

The City received four bids as listed on the attached spreadsheet.

FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funding will be disbursed from the 2011 – 2012
Community Development Block Grant Vinyl Siding fund.

BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None at this time.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve request.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The funding for the Vinyl Siding Program
was approved by the Commission during the 2011 – 2012 allocation period last
June.
                                   2011 - 2012 CDBG - Vinyl Siding Suppliers
                                                  Bid Results
           Item              Home Acres Bldg       Keene           Lowe's           Weber          Average    Low      High
Per Square (White)               $61.95            $48.00          $78.57           $63.80         $63.08    $48.00   $78.57
Per Square (Color)               $62.95            $51.50          $79.88           $63.80         $64.53    $51.50   $79.88
J-Channel (White)                 $4.00            $4.05            $5.18            $4.28          $4.38    $4.00     $5.18
J-Channel (Color)                 $4.00            $4.05            $5.18            $4.28          $4.38    $4.00     $5.18
F-Channel (White)                 $6.88            $6.15            $7.25            $5.99          $6.57    $5.99     $7.25
F-Channel (Color)                 $6.88            $6.15            $7.21            $5.99          $6.56    $5.99     $7.21
Undersill (PC) (White)            $3.85            $3.55            $5.69            $5.11          $4.55    $3.55     $5.69
Undersill (PC) (White)            $3.85            $3.55            $5.69            $5.11          $4.55    $3.55     $5.69
O/S Corner (PC) White            $12.12            $10.75          $18.15           $14.45         $13.87    $10.75   $18.15
O/S Corner (PC) White            $12.12            $10.75          $18.15           $14.45         $13.87    $10.75   $18.15
J-Block (White)                   $5.83            $6.45            $8.93            $8.99          $7.55    $5.83     $8.99
J-Block (Color)                   $5.83            $6.45            $8.93            $8.99          $7.55    $5.83     $8.99
Recessed J-Block (White)          $6.23            $6.45            $9.62            $9.59          $7.97    $6.23     $9.62
Recessed J-Block (Color)          $6.23            $6.45            $9.62            $9.59          $7.97    $6.23     $9.62
J-Vent (White)                    $9.70            $10.65          $14.31           $15.70         $12.59    $9.70    $15.70
J-Vent (Color)                    $9.70            $10.65          $14.31           $15.70         $12.59    $9.70    $15.70
Intake Louver (White)            $16.83            $18.50          $14.40           $15.99         $16.43    $14.40   $18.50
intake Louver (Color)            $16.83            $18.50          $14.40           $15.99         $16.43    $14.40   $18.50
10' Starter Strip (Alum)          $2.72            $2.25             N/A             $2.95          $2.64    $2.25     $2.95
10' Starter Strip (Alum)          $3.00            $3.95             N/A             $2.95          $3.30    $2.95     $3.95
Soffit 0.19/Solid (White)        $12.90            $13.15          $18.40           $13.51         $14.49    $12.90   $18.40
Soffit 0.19/Solid (Color)        $12.90            $13.15          $18.40           $13.51         $14.49    $12.90   $18.40
Soffit 0.19/Vented (White)       $12.90            $13.15          $18.40           $13.51         $14.49    $12.90   $18.40
Soffit 0.19/Vented (Color)       $12.90            $13.15          $18.40           $13.51         $14.49    $12.90   $18.40
Fascia .024/4' (White)            $8.55            $6.95           $11.94            $9.29          $9.18    $6.95    $11.94
Fascia .024/4' (Color)            $8.55            $6.95           $11.94            $9.29          $9.18    $6.95    $11.94
Fascia .024/6' (White)            $9.36            $9.30           $13.87            $9.99         $10.63    $9.30    $13.87
Fascia .024/6' (Color)            $9.36            $9.30           $13.87            $9.99         $10.63    $9.30    $13.87
Fascia .024/8' (White)           $13.58            $12.06          $18.40           $14.39         $14.61    $12.06   $18.40
Fascia .024/8' (Color)           $13.58            $12.00          $18.40           $14.39         $14.59    $12.00   $18.40
Trim Coil .019 (White)             N/A             $70.00          $104.62          $76.95         $83.86    $70.00   $104.62
Trim Coil .019 (Color)             N/A             $70.00          $104.62          $76.95         $83.86    $70.00   $104.62
1 ½” #25 box                      N/A               N/A            $26.48             N/A          $26.48    $26.48   $26.48
1 ½” #30 box                     $30.13            $32.50          $31.77           $42.00         $34.10    $30.13   $42.00
1 ¾" #25 box                      N/A               N/A            $26.48             N/A          $26.48    $26.48   $26.48
1 ¾" #30 box                     $30.13            $40.50          $31.77           $42.00         $36.10    $30.13   $42.00
2" #25 box                         N/A               N/A            $26.48            N/A          $26.48    $26.48   $26.48
2" #30 box                       $34.67            $42.50           $31.77          $42.00         $37.74    $31.77   $42.50
Trim Nails #1 box (White)         $7.00             $7.55           $6.75            $9.99          $7.82    $6.75     $9.99
Trim Nails #1 box (Color)         $7.00             $7.55           $7.69            $9.99          $8.06    $7.00     $9.99
Caulk (White)                     $5.10             $2.75           $6.66            $4.99          $4.88    $2.75     $6.66
Caulk (Clear)                     $5.51             $3.25           $6.66            $4.99          $5.10    $3.25     $6.66
Caulk (Color)                     $5.10             $3.25           $6.66            $4.99          $5.00    $3.25     $6.66
Backerboad (Fanfold)           $27.00/ 2sq       $15.25/sq      $32.69 (4 x 50)   $32.00/ 2sq
Backerboad (Core board)            N/A           $21.00/sq           N/A              N/A
House Wrap                   $63.00 (9 x 100) $46.25 (9 x 100) $93.25 (9 x 150) $55.95 (9 x 100)
Typar                              N/A        $106.15 (9 x 100)      N/A              N/A
Tyvek                              N/A               N/A             N/A        $128.70 (9 x100)
Commission Meeting Date:            October 11, 2011


Date:       October 4, 2011

To:         Honorable Mayor and City Commission

From:      Community and Neighborhood Services Department

Re:      Selection of Vinyl Siding Installer for
         Fiscal Year 2011 – 2012
____________________________________________________________

SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve Community and Neighborhood
Services to sign a contract with Mark Tucker Construction, 9121 Holton Road,
Holton, MI to install vinyl siding at an agreed price of $42.00 (forty-two dollars)
per building square for the Vinyl Siding Program’s 2011 – 2012 fiscal year. Last
year’s price was $50.00 per building square

The City received three bids as listed on the attached spreadsheet.

FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funding will be disbursed from the 2011 – 2012
Community Development Block Grant Vinyl Siding fund.

BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None at this time.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve request.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The funding for the Vinyl Siding Program
was approved by the Commission during the 2011 – 2012 allocation period last
June.
        2011 - 2012 CDBG - Vinyl Siding Installers
                                Bid Results

                      4 Star    Cutting    Mark
                     Builders    Edge     Tucker   Average    Low     High
Siding/Estimate      $45.00     $45.00    $42.00   $44.00    $42.00   $45.00
Fascia                $1.00      $1.00     $1.00   $1.00      $1.00    $1.00
Soffit                $1.00      $1.00     $1.00   $1.00      $1.00    $1.00
Door Wrap            $22.00     $20.00    $20.00   $20.67    $20.00   $22.00
Windows Wrap         $22.00     $20.00    $20.00   $20.67    $20.00   $22.00
Wood                  $1.00      $1.00     $1.00   $1.00      $1.00    $1.00
Treated Wood/Cedar    $1.00      $1.00     $1.00   $1.00      $1.00    $1.00
Fan Fold              $8.00      $8.00     $9.00   $8.33      $8.00    $9.00
Tyvek                $10.00      $8.00     $7.00   $8.33      $7.00   $10.00
Tyvek Cap             $1.00      $0.75     $1.00   $0.92      $0.75    $1.00
                   Commission Meeting Date: October 11, 2011




Date:         October 6, 2011
To:           Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From:         Planning & Economic Development
RE:           Public Hearing - Request for an Industrial Facilities Exemption
              Certificate – Fleet Engineers


SUMMARY OF REQUEST:

Pursuant to Public Act 198 of 1974, as amended, Fleet Engineers, 1981 Port City Blvd, has
requested the issuance of an Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate. The company
plans on making investments of $1,416,550 in personal property improvements and
$650,500 in real property improvements. Under the City’s IFT policy, they are eligible for a
twelve (12) year abatement on real property and a seven (7) year abatement on personal
property.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

The City will capture certain additional property taxes generated by the expansion (see
attached Summary Sheet).

BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:

None

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Approval of the attached resolution granting an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for
a term of twelve (12) years on real property and seven (7) years on personal property.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

None




10/6/2011
                                             Resolution No. _______

                                       MUSKEGON CITY COMMISSION

                          RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE
                           OF INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE
                                          FLEET ENGINEERS



WHEREAS, pursuant to P.A. 198 of 1974 as amended, after duly noticed public hearing held on July 26, 1983,
     this Commission by resolution established an Industrial Development District as requested by the City
     of Muskegon for Port City Industrial Park, including the property leased by Fleet Engineers, 1981 Port
     City Blvd, Muskegon, Michigan 49442; and


WHEREAS, Fleet Engineers has filed an application for the issuance of an Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption
     Certificate with respect to a building expansion and new machinery and equipment to be installed within
     said Industrial Development District ; and

WHEREAS, before acting on said application the Muskegon City Commission held a public hearing on October
     11, 2011, at the Muskegon City Hall in Muskegon, Michigan at 5:30 p.m. at which hearing the applicant,
     the assessor and representatives of the affected taxing units were given written notice and were
     afforded an opportunity to be heard on said application; and

WHEREAS, the installation of machinery and equipment is calculated to and will have the reasonable likelihood
     to retain, create, or prevent the loss of employment in Muskegon, Michigan; and

WHEREAS, the aggregate SEV of real property exempt from ad valorem taxes within the City of Muskegon, will
     not exceed 5% of an amount equal to the sum of the SEV of the unit, plus the SEV of personal and real
     property thus exempted.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Muskegon City Commission of the City of Muskegon,
      Michigan that:

          1) The Muskegon City Commission finds and determines that the Certificate considered together with
             the aggregate amount of certificates previously granted and currently in force under Act No. 198 of
             the Public Act of 1974 as amended and Act No. 255 of the Public Acts of 1978 as amended shall
             not have the effect of substantially impeding the operation of the City of Muskegon or impairing the
             financial soundness of a taxing unit which levies ad valorem property taxes in the City of
             Muskegon.

          2) The application of Fleet Engineers, for the issuance of an Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption
             Certificate with respect to the building expansion and installation of new machinery and equipment
             on the following described parcel of real property situated within the City of Muskegon to wit:

                  CITY OF MUSKEGON PORT CITY INDUSTRIAL CENTER LOT 16 & S 117.72 FT LOT
                  17 & S 295 FT OF E 1/2 LOT 23

          3) The Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate is issued and shall be and remain in force and
             effect for a period of _______ years on personal property and _______ years on real property.




10/6/11
Adopted this 11th Day of October, 2011.


Ayes:

Nays:

Absent:

                                                   BY: __________________________________
                                                          Stephen J. Warmington
                                                          Mayor

                                              ATTEST: __________________________________
                                                         Ann Cummings
                                                         Clerk




                                               CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that the foregoing constitutes a true and complete copy of a resolution adopted by the Muskegon
City Commission, County of Muskegon, Michigan, at a regular meeting held on October 11, 2011.

                                                            ______________________________
                                                            Ann Cummings
                                                            Clerk




10/6/11
          Commission Meeting Date: October 11, 2011




Date:        October 4, 2011
To:          Honorable Mayor & City Commission
From:        Planning & Economic Development Department
RE:          Youth Basketball League and Open Gym
             Proposal- Muskegon Public Schools


SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The City of Muskegon contracted with the Muskegon
Public Schools (“Schools”) for the 2010-2011 school year to provide management of
the Youth Basketball League and Open Gym & Swim (formerly supervised by the
City Leisure Services Department). The program was successful (see attached
report) and the Schools would like to manage the program for the 2011-2012 school
year. In fact, they are prepared to start the program this October. The Commission
is requested to approve the attached proposal and authorize staff to enter into an
agreement with the Schools for oversight of the basketball program and the Open
Gym program.

FINANCIAL IMPACT: The actual program cost was greater than expected in 2010-
2011, particularly due to the costs of keeping the pool available for Open Swim (due
to State requirements for a pool custodian, cleaning locker rooms, and lifeguards).
However, the Schools can maintain the 2010-2011 costs of $18,500, if there is no
Open Swim.

BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: Funds are available through the Leisure Services
budget.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the “Youth Basketball League and Open
Gym Proposal” and authorize staff to enter into a formal agreement with the Schools.
September 19, 2011

                          Youth Basketball League Proposal



From: Muskegon Public Schools
To: The City of Muskegon

        Muskegon Community Education is continually looking for new ways to “reach
out and change lives” in our community. Collaborating with the City of Muskegon to
offer safe, positive after school recreational opportunities for our students offers that
opportunity. Last year's Youth Basketball and Open Gym and Swim program established
a successful foundation to sustain this collaborative effort. Based on a review of
expenses our current proposal is as follows:


       1) The MPS Youth Support Services Office located @ MCEC, Room 214 would
          administer the following programs: Open Gym, and the Youth Basketball
          League. These programs would run between October 2011 and March 2012.
       2) The City of Muskegon would contribute $18,500 towards this partnership.
          The money would be used for the following: program administration and
          supervision, custodial services, supplies/materials and support personnel (i.e.
          referees).

       Program Descriptions:

       Youth Basketball League

       1) Boy’s and girl’s basketball seasons would run consecutively for a six-week
          regular game schedule and a two-week tournament schedule to conclude the
          season.
       2) Student registration fee would remain at $25 per student to include: game t-
          shirt and trophies tournament champion team. (Shorts can be purchased for an
          additional $7.)
       3) Muskegon Community Education will accept responsibility for all
          administrative and supervisory obligations for the Youth Basketball League
          program.
       Open Gym

       1) Open Gym will be offered for three hours every Saturday for an eight-week
          period of time.
       2) Muskegon Community Education will accept responsibility for all
          administrative and supervisory obligations for the Open Gym program.


Muskegon Public Schools looks forward to further conversation regarding this proposal.
It is in the interest of both agencies that we offer quality programming to our community
without duplicating services.




       It is the policy of the Public Schools of the City of Muskegon that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry,
        sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination
           during any program or activity or in employment. If you feel you have been discriminated against, please contact the Office of the Assistant
                                 Superintendent of Human Resources, 349 W. Webster Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49440 (231) 720-2000

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