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Agenda Item Review Form
Muskegon City Commission
Commission Meeting Date: June 23, 2026 Title: Brownfield Plan Amendment — American
Fabricated Products, INC. 331 W. Laketon Ave.
Submitted by: Jocelyn Hines, Development Department: Economic Development
Analyst
Brief Summary:
American Fabricated Products, INC (American Fab) is seeking approval of a brownfield plan
amendment located at 331 W. Laketon Ave.
Detailed Summary & Background:
AFP Real Estate, LLC is requesting approval of a Brownfield Plan Amendment. The Brownfield
Redevelopment Authority (BRA) approved the original Brownfield Plan June 9, 2026.
The proposed amendment will facilitate the redevelopment of the former Intra City Dispatch facility
site located at 33] W. Laketon Ave. through the use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to reimburse the
developer for eligible environmental and site redevelopment activities. The project will support the
relocation of an Ottawa County business and create 20-30 new jobs.
The former Intra City Dispatch facility will be rehabilitated and occupied by American Fab, a West
Michigan-based manufacturer specializing in advanced metal fabrication, precision machining,
laser cutting, CNC machining, welding, robotic welding, metal forming, assembly, and prototype-to-
production manufacturing services. The company serves a diverse customer base across the
defense, automotive, furniture, industrial, logistics and warehousing, agricultural, medical, and food
service industries. American Fab supports both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and their
suppliers and is a supplier to prime and subcontract defense contractors, manufacturing
components for military defense vehicles.
The Brownfield Plan Amendment includes $75,202 in developer-eligible activities, consisting of $63,702
in pre-approved activities and $11,500 for Brownfield Plan Amendment preparation. In addition, the
plan includes $10,673 in Brownfield Redevelopment Authority administrative costs and $75,202 for the
Local Brownfield Revolving Fund (LBRF). The total project investment is estimated at $650,000.
The reimbursement period is anticipated to remain in effect through 2039, with the collection of tax
increment revenues beginning in 2036.
Goal/Action ltem:
2027 Goal 1: Destination Community & Quality of Life - Reduction of blighted commercial properties
Is this a repeat item?:
Explain what change has been made fo justify bringing it back to Commission:
Amount Requested: Budgeted Item:
Yes No N/A X
Fund(s) or Account(s): Budget Amendment Needed:
Yes No N/A X
Recommended Motion:
| move to close the public hearing and approve the attached resolution and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to sign.
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RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BROWNFIELD PLAN AMENDMENT
AFP Real Estate, LLC (331 W. Laketon Ave.)
(American Fabricated Products, INC)
City of Muskegon
County of Muskegon, Michigan
Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Muskegon, County of
Muskegon, Michigan (the “City”), held in the City Commission Chambers on the 23rd day of
June, 2026 at 5:30 p.m., prevailing Eastern Time.
PRESENT: Jackson, Kochin, St.Clair, Johnson, Kilgo, and Keener
ABSENT: German
The following preamble and resolution were offered by Commissioner Kilgo and
supported by Commissioner Kochin.
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of Act 381, Public Acts of Michigan, 1996,
as amended (“Act 381”), the City of Muskegon Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (the
“Authority”) has prepared and approved a Brownfield Plan Amendment to AFP Real Estate,
LLC, 331 W. Laketon Ave.; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has forwarded the Brownfield Plan Amendment to the City
Commission requesting its approval of the Brownfield Plan Amendment; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has provided notice and a reasonable opportunity to
the taxing jurisdictions levying taxes subject to capture to express their views and
recommendations regarding the Brownfield Plan Amendment, as required by Act 381; and
WHEREAS, not less than 10 days has passed since the City Commission provided
notice of the proposed Brownfield Plan to the taxing units; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission held a public hearing on the proposed Brownfield Plan
on June 23, 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. That the Brownfield Plan constitutes a public purpose under Act 381.
2. That the Brownfield Plan meets all the requirements of Section 13(1) of Act 381.
3. That the proposed method of financing the costs of the eligible activities, as identified
in the Brownfield Plan and defined in Act 381, is feasible and the Authority has the
authority to arrange the financing.
4. That the costs of the eligible activities proposed in the Brownfield Plan are
reasonable and necessary to carry out the purposes of Act 381.
5. That the amount of captured taxable value estimated to result from the adoption of
the Brownfield Plan is reasonable.
6. That the Brownfield Plan in the form presented is approved and is effective
immediately.
7. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith shall be and the same
are hereby rescinded.
Be it Further Resolved that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute
all documents necessary or appropriate to implement the provisions of the Brownfield Plan.
AYES: Kochin, St.Clair, Johnson, Kilgo, Keener, and Jackson
NAYS: None
RESOLUTION DECLARED APPROVED.
Ken Johnson, Mayor
Ann Marie Meisch, City Clerk
| hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a resolution adopted by
the City Commission of the City of Muskegon, County of Muskegon, State of Michigan, at a
regular meeting held on June 23, 2026 and that said meeting was conducted and public notice
of said meeting was given pursuant to and in full compliance with the Open Meetings Act, being
Act 267, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended, and that the minutes of said meeting were
kept and will be or have been made available as required by said Act.
Ann Marie Meisch, City Clerk
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