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Agenda Item Review Form
Muskegon City Commission
Commission Meeting Date: June 23, 2026 Title: Contract for Services — Mediation &
Restorative Services
Submitted by: Mike Franzak, Planning Director Department: Planning
Brief Summary:
To authorize staff to enter into the contract for services with Mediation & Restorative Services.
Detailed Summary & Background:
The City has contracted with Mediation & Restorative Services for the past few years to provide
outreach, education, prevention, and intervention services for substance and youth safety. They are
asking for an increase in funding this year ($45,000 last year) because they will be increasing this
funded position from 20 to 30 hours per week because of increased demand for services.
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 to justify bringing it back to Commission:
Amount Requested: Budgeted Item:
$55,000 Yes No X | N/A
Fund(s) or Accounit(s): Budget Amendment Needed:
101-701-801-002080 (Muskegon Social Equity Ves No xX | N/A
Program)
Recommended Motion:
| move to approve the $55,000 in funding for Mediation & Restorative Services and to direct staff to
sign the contract.
Approvals: Name the Policy/Ordinance Followed:
Muskegon Social Equity Program
This services agreement (the agreement) is made effective on the 1% day of July 2026, by and between
Mediation & Restorative Services, with corporate offices located at 888 Terrace Street, Suite 200A, Muskegon,
MI 49440, and the City of Muskegon.
THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
Scope of Services
Mediation & Restorative Services will provide outreach, education, prevention and intervention services for
substance use and youth safety as follows: .
e Provide one-on-one accountability sessions/group sessions for City of Muskegon resident youth and
their family at no charge as requested, including referrals from families, schools and the court
¢ Attend Neighborhood Association and community meetings as appropriate to share about our services
e Reach out to all schools located in and surrounding the City of Muskegon to offer services
e Attend Juvenile Court, Social Justice Commission and youth safety committees/meetings
e Hold monthly parent/child discussion groups on the impact of youth and family safety
e Coordinate with the Define The Line to track to fill gaps in service as needed
e Visit cannabis selling establishments located in the City of Muskegon to discuss youth prevention
efforts, to provide marketing needs to reduce the sale to minors, to partner on events reach more families
e Partner with the City of Muskegon Police Department for enforcement and diversion referrals for City
of Muskegon youth involved in marijuana, substances, crime and violence related activity as requested
Obligations
Mediation & Restorative Services will:
e track best practices of other prevention related activities
e document interactions in the community
e report additional needs to support youth, families, schools and the community
e network with Define the Line and other prevention/treatment providers
e coordinate with Neighborhood Associations, local law enforcement, couts, and area schools to discuss
prevention opportunities
e distribute marketing materials to key stakeholders
e coordinate family and youth direct intervention services
e other duties as assigned
Services and Fees and Expenses
The City of Muskegon agrees to pay Mediation & Restorative Services $55,000 for this 12-month service, Each
month the City of Muskegon agrees to pay the monthly fee of $4,583.33 for services on the Social Equity
Prevention Fund Document previously submitted to the City of Muskegon Planning Department and City
Commissioners. ,
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Term and Termination
This agreement shall commence as of the agreement date above and shall remain in force through June 30,
2027.
IN WITNESS WHEROF, the parties hereto have caused this agreement to be executed by their duly authorized
representatives as of the agreement date first above written.
Subcontractor Information and Signature of Acceptance
Company name: Mediation & Restorative Services
Representative name: Jackie Hallberg, LMSW
Job title: Executive Director
Signature: OSS achhoog uoen Date: (07 I “aly
City of Muskegon Information and Signature of Acceptance
Representative name: rk Q-“Feanegk
Representative title: Plomds Dreetor
Signature: was Date:
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