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Agenda Item Review Form
Muskegon City Commission
Commission Meeting Date: June 23, 2026 Title: Contract for Services — Expungement
Clinics with G.U.N.S.
Submitted by: Mike Franzak, Planning Director Department: Planning
Brief Summary:
To authorize staff to' enter into the contract for services with G.U.N.S.
Detailed Summary & Background:
The City has contracted with G.U.N.S. (Gaining Unity through Non-Violent Solutions) for the past few
years to provide free expungement clinics for residents. This proposal includes two expungement
clinics over the next year at $15,000 each and an additional $7,000 to purchase a live scan device
that will help expedite the process.
The City received $541,155.80 in excise tax money this year and has usually dedicated 25% of that
towards the Musekgon Social Equity Program (MSEP). The Legislative Policy Committee met in May
and recommended funding the MSEP in 2026 as follows:
Mediation & Restorative Services - $55,000
Expungement Clinics with G.U.N.S. - $37,000
Future Emergency Housing Program - $43,288.95
Goal/Action Item:
2027 Goal 1: Destination Community & Quality of Life
Is this a repeat item?:
Explain what change has been made fo justify bringing it back to Commission:
Amount Requested: Budgeted Item:
$37,000 Yes No |X] N/A
Fund(s) or Accouni(s): Budget Amendment Needed:
101-701-801-002080 Yes No xX | N/A
Recommended Motion:
| move to approve the $37,000 in funding for G.U.N.S and to direct staff to sign the contract.
Approvals: Name the Policy/Ordinance Followed:
Immediate Division X Muskegon Social Equity Program
Head
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
993 TERRACE ST.
MUSKEGON, MI 49440
EXPUNGEMENT CLINIC AGREEMENT
AGREEMENT made the _23rd__ day of June,_2026, between the City of
Muskegon Planning Department, 993 Terrace St., Muskegon, Michigan (the
“City”), Gaining UNITY Through Non-violent Solutions, with an address of 95
W Broadway Ave, Muskegon, Michigan (“G.U.N.S.”), and Janet Robinson.
RECITALS:
Whereas, G.U.N.S. has made a proposal to the City and the parties
desire to reduce the terms and conditions of the City funding and clinics to be
produced by G.U.N.S. to writing.
IT IS THEREFORE AGREED:
1. Payment to G.U.N.S.: The City shall pay to G.U.N.S. the amount of
Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) for each expungement clinic
produced by G.U.N.S. pursuant to this Agreement. The City shall
render the first payment to G.U.N.S. on July 3, 2026. The City shall
render payment for each subsequent expungement clinic produced by
G.U.N.S. pursuant to this Agreement at least 30 days prior to the date
of the respective clinic. The City also agrees to help purchase a live
scan device ($7,000) to allow for individuals to be fingerprinted via live
scan.
Activity: G.U.N.S. shall operate three (2) expungement clinics
pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Section (the “Event(s)”):
i. The first Event shall occur in Summer or Fall 2026: the second
Event shall occur in the third or fourth quarter of 2026; or the
first quarter of 2027.
ii. Each Event must include all services necessary to properly
complete an application for, and obtain a hearing to, expunge
any misdemeanor or felony offenses eligible to be expunged
under state law, which includes but is not limited to:
a. Obtaining and reviewing the Michigan State Police’s Internet
Criminal History Access Tool (“ICHAT”).
b. Obtaining certified copies of convictions.
c. Determining if the conviction is eligible for expungement.
d. Completing an application to set aside a conviction.
e. Obtaining fingerprints.
f. Properly filing the application and required attachments with
the Court and serving the same to the Michigan State
Police, local prosecuting agency, and the Michigan Attorney
General's office.
g. Obtaining a hearing date and appearing at the hearing.
h. Obtaining a copy of the order granting the expungement
and verifying the Court clerk shall serve all necessary
parties with the same.
In addition to the Services set forth in this Section, G.U.N.S.
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shall provide City of Muskegon residents additional services
such as obtaining money orders ($50 per court), paid certified
records if agreeable to court staff, and stamps for mailing of the
applications. All services set forth in this Section shall be
rendered free of charge to all interested people.
For each Event, G.U.N.S. shall keep the following records and
produce the same upon request from the City:
a. The total number of applications filed by G.U.N.S. is
separated by City of Muskegon residents versus non-
residents.
b. The total number of applications granted separated by City
of Muskegon residents versus non-residents.
c. The total number of applications denied is separated by City
of Muskegon residents versus non-residents.
d. The total number of participants at each event, whether or
not an application is filed.
e. The expenses of each Event.
G.U.N.S. shall advise the City of the date, time, and location of
each Event at least 60 days prior to the Event.
Vi. G.U.N.S. represents and warrants that all professionals
providing services at the Events shall be properly licensed and
adhere to the professional standards recognized by Michigan
law and that all non-professionals have the requisite knowledge *
and experience to provide the services described in this
Section. G.U.N.S. further agrees that City of Muskegon
residents filing applications to set aside a conviction through
any of the respective Events is designated as a third-party
beneficiary to this Agreement—G.U.N.S. agrees to pursue all
applications to set aside a conviction through the hearing and
final disposition of the application regardless of when such
hearing is scheduled by the Courts.
vil. G.U.N.S. shall contract for, carry out, and be responsible for all
obligations of the Events including but not limited to the
location, suppliers, expenses, volunteers, and advertising
except as specifically excluded in this Agreement. G.U.N.S.
shall comply with all the laws of the United States and the State
of Michigan, all local ordinances of municipal authorities, and
will obtain and pay all necessary permits and licenses
applicable to each and will not suffer to be done anything
during the term of this agreement or by product of an Event in
violation of any such laws, ordinances, rules or requirements.
Hold Harmless: G.U.N.S. shall indemnify, defend and save the City °
harmless from and against any and all claims, actions, damages,
liability, attorney fees, and expense in connection with the Events or
as otherwise occurring as a result of the Events.
Assignment: G.U.N.S. shall not assign its rights or obligations
hereunder without the written consent of the City.
Termination: Either party may cancel this Agreement by giving to the
other written notice at least forty-five (45) days in advance of any
scheduled Event, if any.
Personal Guarantee: Janet Robinson, agent of G.U.N.S., agrees to
personally guarantee G.U.N.S.’s obligations under this Agreement.
Janet Robinson and G.U.N.S. shall be jointly and severally liable for
any breach of this Agreement.
Authority: The parties represent and warrant that the undersigned
representatives have the authority to enter into this Agreement.
[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties, by their duly authorized officers have
executed this agreement.
CITY OF MUSKEGON PLANNING DEPARTMENT:
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By: Mike Franzak
Its: Director
Date:
G.U.N-S.
Janet M Robinson
By: Janet Robinson
Its:
Date: 05/28/2026
Janet Robinson (as to Section 6, personally)
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