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CITY OF MUSKEGON
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
APRIL 8, 2014
CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS @ 5:30 P.M.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER:
PRAYER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
HONORS AND AWARDS:
A. Recognition of Dave Alexander.
INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATION:
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Approval of Minutes. CITY CLERK
B. National Bike to Work Week Proclamation. CITY CLERK
C. 2014 Water Treatment Chemical Bids. PUBLIC WORKS
D. Concession/Vending Contract for City of Muskegon Parks. PUBLIC
WORKS
E. Jay-Boards Concession Contract for City of Muskegon Parks. PUBLIC
WORKS
F. Bella Dawg Concession Contract for City of Muskegon Parks. PUBLIC
WORKS
G. Lease Proposal for MACkiteboarding at Pere Marquette Park. PUBLIC
WORKS
H. Consideration of Bids for Janitorial Services Contract 2014-2017.
ENGINEERING
I. Aggregates, Highway Maintenance Materials and Concrete. PUBLIC
WORKS
J. Amendment to the Transient Merchant Ordinance. CITY CLERK
K. Mobile Food Vending Ordinance. CITY CLERK
L. Amendment to Brownfield Plan – Terrace Point Landing, LLC and
Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Pass-Through Agreement.
PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M. Permanent Traffic Control Order. PUBLIC WORKS
N. Muskegon Firefighters Union – Contract Settlement. CITY MANAGER
O. LC Walker Arena Management/Operations Costs. CITY MANAGER
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
COMMUNICATIONS:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Concurrence with the Housing Board of Appeals Notice and Order to
Demolish the Following: PUBLIC SAFETY
1974 Dowd Street
1522 Clinton Street (Garage Only)
1265 Holt Street
912 E. Isabella Avenue
1141 Jefferson Street
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:
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 to request a representative to dial (231) 724-6705.
Memorandum
To: Mayor and Commissioners
From: Frank Peterson
Re: City Commission Work Session
Date: April 7, 2014
We have a number of items on the agenda, and I thought you could use a little background on them as
you prepare for our meeting next week.
1. Work Session
a. Three Downtown Businesses are asking for outdoor alcohol sales. Smash, Pigeon Hill,
and Top Shelf Pizza. All three are located in the downtown, and we believe adding
outdoor seating is imperative to the success of our downtown. Additionally, places like
Pigeon Hill have been crowded (in a good way) every night since their opening – this
would give their business more capacity as the summer season fast approaches.
b. The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and the Downtown Development Authority
have approved an amendment to the TIF associated with Terrace Point Landing. We are
asking the Commission to also approve this change. The developer and the City were
expecting certain state programs to fit this project, but in recent weeks we found out
that they would not. Accordingly, we need with change in the TIF Plan to keep this
project moving forward. Mr. Rooks will attend Monday evening.
c. We are proposing amendments to the transient merchant ordinance. The changes will
remove the daily rates and move to a more seasonal rate. We are also lifting the
restriction of 60 days per year. The goal is to attempt to get vendors to commit to
Muskegon for the entire season vs one event. An additional change is for parking lot
businesses. We are requiring a small administrative fee, and a requirement that they
provide restrooms to the people parking in their lots.
d. We are proposing changes to the mobile food vending ordinance to allow for some food
vendors on our commercial corridors, in the downtown, and our industrial parks. There
are a number of safeguards in place to make sure that the food vendors are not
competing in an unfair way with our established brick/mortar businesses. For example,
the vendor fee will be more expensive ($300/month), and vendors will not be allowed
within 150 feet of a brick/mortar restaurant unless they have permission or it is outside
of the restaurant’s normal operating hours.
e. We have tentatively settled the firefighter CBA, and we are asking for approval. Our
goal entering into the negotiation was to reduce the long-term personnel cost
associated with operating a fire department. In previous contracts, the city was able to
eliminate long-term liabilities like retiree health care and pensions. To build on that, our
focus was reducing daily operating costs. Accordingly, we were able to come to an
agreement that significantly reduces the personnel costs for all new hires as follows:
i. A reduction in pay equal to 10%, and a pay freeze for 5 years.
ii. Lengthening the time to reach top pay from 4 years to 8 years.
iii. Reducing vacation hours significantly.
iv. Eliminating longevity payments until year 10.
We were also able to negotiate modest pay increases for current firefighters, reduce the
amount of unused vacation time that can be rolled into an FAC, changed the scheduling
program to help reduce overtime, modified the bereavement policy to reduce time
away from the department, agreed to assist with purchasing/maintaining the
department’s physical fitness equipment, and to modify/reduce the part-time officer
program.
f. We met with LC Walker representatives to discuss the potential of the City increasing its
commitment to the management/maintaining of the facility. My eyes were open to a
number of items that make this facility a difficult one to cash flow:
i. Competition from Lakeshore Skating Center has greatly affected the use of ice
time at the LC Walker. Including the time that the Lumberjacks use the ice, only
20% of the rentable/available ice time is used.
ii. None of the area high schools use the LC Walker, as there are not locker room
facilities for them.
iii. It is expensive to remove the ice for special non-hockey events. This makes it
difficult to cash flow other types of events regularly. In addition to this expense,
most non-ice events require the LC Walker to pay for the act upfront, do all of
the marketing, and hope to get reimbursed on ticket sales – all of the risk is with
the LC Walker, and not the act/show that is coming to town. Accordingly, the LC
Walker has to be very confident that a special event with raise enough revenue
to break even, let alone make a profit to apply to other arena expenses.
Accordingly, it’s obvious that we need to take a realistic look at the operation of the LC
Walker over the coming year and determine, as a community, what we want from the
facility, and how much we’re willing to invest to get that. I think the facility is still a
great asset to our community, but we are going to have to understand what the value of
that asset is, who else should be partnering with us to save that asset, and what level of
funding we are comfortable contributing to saving that asset.
g. I plan to make a brief presentation on the Action Plans for the 1 year goals. There is a
lot of info, so please go through it and get with me on any question in advance – that
way I can gather any needed info. Overall, I think the action plan represents an effective
and realistic tool in moving our city forward.
2. Consent Agenda:
a. We are recommending that we keep our current janitorial service.
b. Both the mobile food vending ordinance and the transient merchant ordinance are on
the consent agenda – subject to any changes from the work session.
c. There are also a number of other more-routine items on the consent agenda.
3. New Business
a. The amendment to the Terrace Point TIF Plan is included here.
b. We are recommending that the Commission concur with the HBA on five demolitions.
Other Updates:
1. We are beginning preparations on the FY 2014-15 budget
2. I plan to bring the 3 year action plans to the commission for consideration at the June
Commission meeting.
3. As part of the jail construction, their contractor will be undertaking sheet piling installation on
April 12-13 from 8a to 6p. This is being done on a weekend to avoid disruptions to the local
courts.
Date: April 8, 2014
To: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From: Ann Marie Cummings, City Clerk
RE: Approval of Minutes
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve minutes of the March 25th City
Commission Meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the minutes.
CITY OF MUSKEGON
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
MARCH 25, 2014
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, MI at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 25, 2014.
Mayor Gawron opened the meeting with prayer from Rev. Bill Freeman from the
Harbor Unitarian Universalist Congregation after which the Commission and
public recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL FOR THE REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING:
Present: Mayor Stephen Gawron, Vice Mayor Lawrence Spataro,
Commissioners Willie German, Dan Rinsema-Sybenga, Byron Turnquist, Ken
Johnson, and Eric Hood, City Manager Franklin Peterson, City Attorney John
Schrier, and City Clerk Ann Marie Cummings.
2014-21 CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Approval of Minutes. CITY CLERK
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve minutes of the March 10th Commission
Worksession Meeting, and the March 11th City Commission Meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the minutes.
B. 2014 Dozer Rental for Beach Leveling. PUBLIC WORKS
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Staff is requesting permission to enter into a rental
agreement with Contractors Rental Corporation, out of Grand Rapids, MI for a
John Deere 850K WLT Cab Dozer for leveling sand at Pere Marquette Beach.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Estimated cost for the 2014 Dozer rental is $8,245 (which
includes $450 for delivery and pickup).
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve request.
C. Pothole Wagon. PUBLIC WORKS
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SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Authorize staff to purchase one 4-ton asphalt pothole
wagon from Falcon Road Maintenance Equipment, the Mi Deal, State Contract
holder. This machine will replace the 2000 model that we had to retire from
service due to safety issues.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: $19,407 on State Contract.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: This purchase will be added to the 3rd quarter
budget reforecast.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize staff to purchase one 4-ton Falcon Pothole
Wagon.
D. Rezoning Request for the Properties Located at 2306 and 2320 S. Getty
Street. PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Request to rezone the properties at 2306 and 2320 S.
Getty Street from B-4, General Business District to I-2, General Industrial District by
Port City Architectural Signage. The company, which is located adjacent to
these properties, would like to expand their business and utilize the existing
buildings on site.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommended
approval of the request at their March 13th meeting.
E. MUFD Fire Apparatus & Equipment Request for a 2014 Spartan Metro-
Star Custom Chassis Fire Engine. PUBLIC SAFETY
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The Director of Public Safety requests that the
Commission authorize the amount of; $545,678.00 to purchase a 2014 Spartan
Metro-Star Custom Chassis Fire Engine with related tools/equipment. This truck
purchase request is to replace the aging/unserviceable Reserve Engine that is
now in-service and supports our fleet of frontline Fire Engines. Our current
reserve engines are 20 years old, mechanical problems, deteriorating
suspension, and visible rust plagues both reserve fire engines.
This selection and request to purchase was achieved by submitting apparatus
specification(s) to Houston-Galveston Area Council, which procures competitive
pricing for governmental units (saving the city $2,000.00, plus staff hours to
research).
In addition to the new fire apparatus the purchase is complete with selected
diagnostic tools and maintenance equipment to service this new truck and the
three other Spartan Engines that now provide fire services to our city .
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FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A - Budgeted.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:
1) The requested new Fire Apparatus was part of the City’s fiscal year
2013/14 budget cycle ($550,000) to enhance front line engine response.
2) Funds required to purchase are: $513,000 from MMRA (Michigan
Municipal Risk Association) dividend payment, and the remaining funds of
$37,000 from the fire equipment replacement reserves.
3) Selected Payment Option: Discount Payment Program, (1) Pay 100% at
signing – potential savings $8,639.00. In addition to the payment option,
purchase the 100% performance bond, cost $2,311 to assure quality
workmanship and acceptance at time of delivery, save an additional
$6,328 off the total purchase price.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of this purchase with a
final cost of: $539,350.
Motion by Commissioner Rinsema-Sybenga, second by Commissioner German
to approve the Consent Agenda as presented minus item F.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Rinsema-Sybenga, Turnquist, Johnson, Gawron, Hood,
Spataro, and German
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2014-22 ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
F. Heritage Square Development LLC – Loan from City. PLANNING &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The Heritage Square Development project began
several years ago with the construction of four townhouses. However, the
project stalled with the recent Recession. In an effort to jump-start the project,
City staff has been working with owner, Gary Post, on financing options. An
agreement has been reached to loan Mr. Post $500,000 from the City’s
“economic development fund” for the construction of two townhouses (just to
the west of the existing four units). Mr. Post has signed a letter agreeing to the
loan, construction and repayment. In addition, a HOME loan is being
considered for one of four new condo units that will be built on the corner of
Clay and Second, over four commercial units.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The City will loan $500,000 to Mr. Post to complete two
townhouses. The funds must be expended by December 2014.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To authorize staff and the City Attorney to proceed
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with the necessary documents to complete the loan transaction with Mr. Post for
the construction of two townhouses at Heritage Square (final approval of
documents by City Commission); as well as to complete the documents and
seek approval (through the Citizen’s District Council and City Commission) for
use of HOME funds for one condo unit (total of four to be built) to be built over
the commercial unit at the corner of Clay and Second.
Motion by Vice Mayor Spataro, second by Commissioner Turnquist to authorize
staff and the City Attorney to proceed with the necessary documents to
complete the loan transaction with Mr. Post for the construction of two
townhouses at Heritage Square as well as to complete the documents and seek
approval through the Citizen’s District Council for use of HOME funds for one
condo unit out of four to be built over the commercial unit at the corner of Clay
and Second.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Turnquist, Johnson, Gawron, Hood, Spataro, German, and
Rinsema-Sybenga
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2014-23 PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Issuance of a Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate for 500 W. Western
Avenue. PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Pursuant to Public Act 210 of 2005, as amended, 500 W.
Western LLC has requested the issuance of a Commercial Rehabilitation
Certificate. The City Commission approved the creation of the Commercial
Rehabilitation District on August 27, 2013. The certificate will freeze the taxable
value of the building and exempt the new real property investment from local
taxes. The school operating tax and the State Education Tax are still levied on
the new investment. The company will be investing over $385,000 in the building
and will create up to 60 jobs, which qualifies them for an abatement of 10 years.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The real property taxes would be frozen at their pre-
rehabilitated rate for the duration of the certificate.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Establishment of the Commercial Rehabilitation
Certificate.
The Public Hearing opened to hear and consider any comments from the
public. Chris Naas, 3277 Northstar Street, Muskegon, explained the request.
Motion by Vice Mayor Spataro, second by Commissioner Hood to close the
Public Hearing and establish the Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate for 500 W.
Western Avenue.
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ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Gawron, Hood, Spataro, German, Rinsema-Sybenga, and
Turnquist
Nays: Johnson
MOTION PASSES
2014-24 NEW BUSINESS:
A. Approval of Sale of City-Owned Home at 1500 Leahy. COMMUNITY &
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve the resolution and instruct the Community
and Neighborhood Services department to complete the sales transaction
between Nakkia Grissom, for the totally rehabilitated home at 1500 Leahy,
which is part of the City’s Neighborhood Stabilization program through the
Michigan State Housing Development Authority Office of Community
Development. Ms. Grissom’s purchase price for the home is $70,000.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The proceeds from the sale will be used to continue the
rehabilitation of vacant houses through the HOME program to sustain our
current investments to stabilize and revitalize neighborhoods.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the resolution and direct the Community
and Neighborhood Services staff to complete the sale.
Motion by Commissioner German, second by Commissioner Hood to approve
the resolution and direct the Community and Neighborhood Services staff to
complete the sale of 1500 Leahy.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Gawron, Hood, Spataro, German, Rinsema-Sybenga,
Turnquist, and Johnson
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
B. Qualified Voter File Windows 7 Upgrade/New Equipment-Grant
Agreement. CITY CLERK
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Staff received notification from the State just today that
upgrades to the Qualified Voter File are needed. In order for the State to order
equipment on our behalf, a grant must be signed and mailed back no later
than April 4, 2014. The agreement is expected to arrive shortly within the mail.
The grant will cover the cost for software and computer equipment for one QVF
computer. The City will need to pay for the cost to replace one additional
computer estimated to be $800.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Approximately $800.
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BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To authorize staff to sign the documents and make
the necessary purchases.
Motion by Commissioner Rinsema-Sybenga, second by Commissioner German
to approve the grant agreement for new equipment for Qualified Voter File
Windows 7 upgrade.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Hood, Spataro, German, Rinsema-Sybenga, Turnquist,
Johnson, and Gawron
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Public comments were received.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Commission Meeting adjourned at 6:53 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Marie Cummings, MMC
City Clerk
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Date: April 8, 2014
To: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From: CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
RE: NATIONAL BIKE TO WORK WEEK
PROCLAMATION
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The City Commission is asked to adopt the attached
proclamation supporting National Bike to Work Week May 12 through May 16, 2014.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the attached proclamation.
AGENDA ITEM NO._____________
CITY COMMISSION MEETING ___________________
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Department of Public Works
DATE: April 8, 2014
SUBJECT: Concession/Vending Contract for City of Muskegon Parks.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Staff is asking permission to enter into 1-year contractual agreement with Branden M. Reed, per
attached proposal, at/between Pere Marquette Beach and Kruse Park, located within the City of
Muskegon for selling bottle water and carbonated beverages.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Contract revenue will be 10% of gross receipts, per Concession/Vending Agreement.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:
None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize DPW staff to enter into Concession/Vending agreement with Branden M. Reed.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
AGENDA ITEM NO._____________
CITY COMMISSION MEETING ___________________
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Department of Public Works
DATE: April 8, 2014
SUBJECT: Jay-Boards Concession Contract for City of Muskegon Parks.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Staff is asking permission to enter into 1-year contractual agreement with Jason Gorski of Jay-
Boards, per attached proposal, at Pere Marquette Beach and Harbor Towne Beach, located within
the City of Muskegon for Stand-up Paddleboard Rentals/Lessons.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Contract revenue will be 10% of gross receipts, per Concession Agreement. Concession revenue
in 2013 was $472.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:
None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize DPW staff to enter into Concession agreement with Jason Gorski of Jay Boards.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
AGENDA ITEM NO._____________
CITY COMMISSION MEETING ___________________
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Department of Public Works
DATE: April 8, 2014
SUBJECT: Bella Dawg Concession Contract for City of Muskegon Parks.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Staff is asking permission to enter into 1-year contractual agreement with Steve Hamstra of Bella
Dawg at various City of Muskegon Parks/Facilities, as determined by staff, (see attached
proposal) located within the City of Muskegon to sell hot dogs and other minor snacks from a
mobile cart.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Concession revenue is 10% of gross receipts. Commission revenue in 2013 was $276.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:
None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize DPW staff to enter into concession agreement with Steve Hamstra of Bella Dawg.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
From: Bella Dog [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2014 3:06 PM
To: Doug Sayles
Subject: hot dog cart proposal 2014
Proposal to Operate A Mobil Food Establishment in the city of Muskegon, MI
My name is Steve Hamstra and I own a mobil hot dog cart, doing business as, Bella Dawg.
I am requesting permission to operate this cart, again in 2014, in the city of Muskegon on the
following city owned parks. Pere Marquette park, Margaret Drake Elliot park, Harbour Towne
Beach, Kruse park, Lake Michigan park, Jaycees Launch Ramp, McGraft park, Hackley park,
Hartshorn Marina, Grand Trunk park and Campbell park. I understand if an event is scheduled I
am responsible for getting permission from the person (s) in charge of the event to operate my
cart within the events boundaries.
1. I am requesting the ability to operate in the waterfront parks starting as soon as the
weather permits through the end of September 2014, or when the weather does not
permit appropriate operation to take place any longer.
2. I am requesting permission to operate on Campbell park in the spring (ASAP) through
the fall of 2014, the primary focus on Campbell park being baseball games and soccer
games in the spring and fall.
This cart's foot print is small (5' x 8') and 100% self contained. The cart is very attractive having a
flat top grill and a roll top steamer as well as being 100% stainless steel and covered by an
attractive yellow and red umbrella.
I am licensed by the State of Michigan Health Department. We serve quality food in a clean and
food safe environment.
The products I offer are grilled all beef hot dogs, a grilled sausage of the day as well as a pulled
pork sandwich. I offer an assortment of potato chips, Fritos, Cheetos, Dorritos, Nabisco Oreos,
Caramel Corn, Mini Pretzels, Planters Peanuts, Cashews and Honey Roasted Peanuts as well as
any other snacks their might be a demand for. I also offer soft drinks(Coke, Diet Coke, Orange
Crush & A&W Root Beer) as well as bottled water and Tropicana Orange Juice.
Hours of operation are to be determined.
Thank you for considering this request. Should you have any questions, I can be reached at
616.774.3351
or e-mail me at
[email protected]
Respectfully Submitted,
Steve Hamstra
Bella Dawg
AGENDA ITEM NO._____________
CITY COMMISSION MEETING ___________________
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Department of Public Works
DATE: April 8, 2014
SUBJECT: Lease Proposal for MACkiteboarding at Pere Marquette Park
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Staff is asking permission to negotiate 3-year lease agreement (2014, 2015 and 2016) with Steve
Negen of MACkiteboarding for a Kiteboard School and Shop in Pere Marquette Park at 1955
Beach Street (former old brown/brick beach house building by Filtration Plant). The negotiations
entail “in-kind” services and/or donation to the Pere Marquette Park/Facilities in lieu or in of the
standard lease payment or a combination.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Revenue of $2,500 per year, similar to previous agreements, and/or a combination of $ and “in–
kind” services.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:
None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize staff to negotiate a three year lease agreement.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
Date: April 8, 2014
To: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From: Engineering
RE: Consideration of Bids for:
Janitorial Services Contract 2014-2017
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Award the Janitorial Services Contract to Reliant Professional Cleaning Services out of
Grand Haven. The contract would be to clean City Hall DPW next three (3) years, starting
May 1st 2014 until April 30th of 2017. Reliant was the lowest responsible bidder with a bid
price of $46,740 per year and $140,220.00 total contract for three years, see attached
tabulation)
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
$46,740.00 per year.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:
None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Award the three year contract to Reliant Professional Cleaning.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
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CITY OF MUSKEGON JANITORIAL SERVICES 2014-2017
BID TABULATION 03/25/14
CONTRACTOR Goodwill Industries of West Michigan
ADDRESS 217 E. Apple Ave., Muskegon, MI 49442
ITEM OF WORK YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 (OPT) TOTAL 3 YR CONTRACT TOTAL OPT 4 YEAR CONTRACT
PUBLIC SERVICE BUILDING $ 16,553.84 $ 16,680.84 $ 16,835.84 $ 16,835.84
CITY HALL $ 50,549.79 $ 50,954.79 $ 51,423.79 $ 51,423.79
PSB/COST PER MONTH $ 1,379.49 $ 16,553.84
CH/COST PER MONTH $ 4,212.48 $ 50,549.79
ALL SITES $ 67,103.63 $ 67,635.63 $ 68,259.63 $ 68,259.63 $ 202,998.89 $ 271,258.52
CONTRACTOR Reliant Professional Cleaning
ADDRESS 216 N 7th St., Grand Haven, MI 49417
ITEM OF WORK YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 (OPT) TOTAL 3 YR CONTRACT
PUBLIC SERVICE BUILDING $ 12,000.00 $ 12,000.00 $ 12,000.00 $ 12,156.00
CITY HALL $ 34,740.00 $ 34,740.00 $ 34,740.00 $ 35,280.00
PSB/COST PER MONTH $ 1,000.00 $ 12,000.00
CH/COST PER MONTH $ 2,895.00 $ 34,740.00
ALL SITES $ 46,740.00 $ 46,740.00 $ 46,740.00 $ 47,436.00 $ 140,220.00 $ 187,656.00
CONTRACTOR Truclean Building Services, LLC
ADDRESS 450 W. Hackley St., Muskegon, MI 49444
ITEM OF WORK YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 (OPT) TOTAL 3 YR CONTRACT
PUBLIC SERVICE BUILDING $ 16,800.00 $ 16,800.00 $ 16,800.00 $ 17,800.00
CITY HALL $ 31,104.00 $ 31,104.00 $ 31,104.00 $ 32,000.00
PSB/COST PER MONTH $ 1,400.00 $ 16,800.00
CH/COST PER MONTH $ 2,592.00 $ 31,104.00
ALL SITES $ 47,904.00 $ 47,904.00 $ 47,904.00 $ 49,800.00 $ 143,712.00 $ 193,512.00
AGENDA ITEM NO. __________
CITY COMMISSION MEETING __
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Department of Public Works
DATE: April 8, 2014
SUBJECT: Aggregates, Highway Maintenance Materials and Concrete
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Award bid to supply H1/32FA limestone chip blend to Verplank Trucking Company
Award bid to supply road slag to Verplank Trucking Company
Award bid to supply Sylvax patching material to Unique Paving Materials
Award bid for crack sealant to Surface Coatings.
Award bid to supply bituminous products (Base and Top) to Asphalt Paving, Inc.
Award bid to supply AE-90 Asphalt Emulsions to Bit-Mat Products
Award bid to supply screened top soil to Verplank Trucking Company
Award bid to supply 2NS sand to Yellow Rose Transport
Award bid to supply Fill Sand to Accurate Excavators
Award bid to supply 7-sack mix concrete to Port City Redi-Mix
Award supply of Calcium Chloride 38% (road brine) and 32% (winter salting) to Great Lakes
Chloride
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
$441,348.00 based on quantities requested in bid at 2014 quotes (except concrete mix).
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:
None; funds appropriated in several budgets.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend approval of bids as outlined in Summary of Request.
To: The City Commission
From: Mohammed Al-Shatel Director of Public Works
Date: April 8, 2014
Subject: 2014 Aggregates, Highway Maintenance Materials, and Concrete
Purchases will be made from recommended bidder (in bold), contingent upon product availability, timely
deliveries, and prices as quoted.
500 ton H1/32FA Limestone Chip Blend ($17.75 in 2013; $9,325.00)
Verplank Trucking Co. PO Box 8, Ferrysburg, MI 49409 $18.65 per ton, delivered
Yellow Rose Transport 3531 Busch Dr., Grandville, MI 49418 $19.95 per ton, delivered
9,000 ton Road Slag 22-A Natural ($12.65 in 2013; $65,000.00)
Verplank Trucking Co. PO Box 8, Ferrysburg, MI 49409 $13.00 per ton, delivered
Yellow Rose Transport 3531 Busch Dr., Grandville, MI 49418 $14.00 per ton, delivered
500 tons Sylvax Patching Materials – UPM-CP-7, or ASTM Specification C-136 #9 or Statite CP-6,
or similar product ($110.00 in 2013; $51,275.00)
Unique Paving Materials 3993 E. 93rd Street, Cleveland, OH 44105 $102.55 per ton, delivered
Asphalt Paving, Inc. 1000 E. Sherman Boulevard, Muskegon MI 49444-0190 $110.00 per ton, picked up
50,000 pounds Crack Sealant (block form) ($0.49 in 2013; $24,500.00)
Surface Coatings, Co. 2280 Auburn Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 $0.49 per pound, delivered
Sherwin Industries, Inc 2129 West Morgan Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53221 $0.52 per pound, delivered
200 ton Bituminous Asphalt Base ($63.00 in 2013; $12,700.00)
Asphalt Paving, Inc. 1000 E. Sherman Boulevard, Muskegon MI 49444-0190 $63.50 per ton, picked up
1,000 ton Bituminous Asphalt Top ($64.00 in 2013; $64,500.00)
Asphalt Paving, Inc. 1000 E. Sherman Boulevard, Muskegon MI 49444-0190 $64.50 per ton, picked up
AE-90 Asphalt Emulsions ($2.15 in 2013; $72,000.00)
Bit-Mat Products 401 Tiernan Rd, Bay City, MI 48706 $2.40 per gallon, delivered
2014 Aggregates, Highway Maintenance Materials, and Concrete
April 28, 2014
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500 yards Screened Top Soil ($7.50 in 2013; $4,000.00)
Verplank P.O. Box 8, Ferrysburg, Muskegon, MI 49409 $8.00 per cubic yard, delivered
Accurate Excavators 2821 Central Rd, Muskegon, MI 49445 $8.70 per cubic yard, delivered
Yellow Rose Transport 3531 Busch Dr., Grandville, MI 49418 $10.00 per ton, delivered
500 ton 2NS Sand ($7.00 in 2013; $3,750.00)
Yellow Rose Transport 3531 Busch Dr., Grandville, MI 49418 $7.50 per ton, delivered
Verplank Trucking Co. PO Box 8, Ferrysburg, MI 49409 $8.65 per ton, delivered
500 ton Fill Sand (new in 2014)
Accurate Excavators 2821 Central Rd, Muskegon, MI 49445 $5.20 per cubic yard, delivered
Verplank Trucking Co. PO Box 8, Ferrysburg, MI 49409 $6.28 per ton, delivered
Concrete mix as needed (*7 Sack Mix $79.00 in 2013, $83,748.00 using 2013 quantities)
Port City Redi-Mix $82.00 per cubic yard, 7 Sack Mix, delivered
1780 Sheridan Road, Muskegon, MI 49442
Consumers Concrete $91.00 per cubic yard, 7 Sack Mix, delivered
4400 E. Evanston Avenue, Muskegon MI 49442
*The 7-sack mix is the most commonly used product. It should be noted that concrete purchases may
include several miscellaneous charges, including, but not limited to, hot water, chloride, small loads,
second drops, winter price, and extra unload time.
85,000 gallons Calcium Chloride 38% (road brine) ($0.48 in 2013; $41,650.00)
Great Lakes Chloride 6001 Marsh Road, Shelbyville, MI 49344 $0.49 per gallon, spread
15,000 gallons Calcium Chloride 32% (winter salting) ($0.42 in 2013; $6,300.00)
Great Lakes Chloride 6001 Marsh Road, Shelbyville, MI 49344 $0.42 per gallon, storage
LAA (L/Docs/Bids/2014 Agg…Comm Ltr)
Date: April 7, 2014
To: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From: City Clerk’s Office
RE: Amendment to the Transient Merchant Ordinance
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Staff compared the current transient merchant ordinance with several
other communities and reviewed comments received by customers and is making the attached
recommendations.
Some proposed changes include:
Offering the license as an annual license instead of a daily license currently allowed a maximum of
60 days per calendar year. The current fee is $30 per day. The proposed fee is $150 annual fee
renewed on May 1st of each year.
The bond amount is proposed to increase from $500 to $1000
School sponsored events should not require a permit
Merchants may stay in one location no longer than 45 (current ordinance states 90 days)
Hours shall be set between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. or sunset (whichever is earlier)
Merchants may not operate within 1,000 feet of any approved special event or leased park unless
they have obtained permission from the event sponsor or lessee. The license does not allow for
the sale of goods or serves at any city-owned park/facility or farmer’s market without a permit from
the City.
Residents and businesses selling parking spaces on their property during a City approved special
event in the downtown district are required to obtain a license. At least one ADA compliant
restroom facility with a hand washing unit must be made available to the public for the first 50
parking spaces being offered on a parcel and two restroom facilities be available on parcels selling
100 or more parking spaces. The license must be prominently displayed at the entrance to the
parking facility and if the number of parking spaces meets or exceeds 50, a sign must be
prominently displayed indicating to the public that a public restroom is available.
The fee for a license is proposed to be $25 for the first 50 parking spaces and $50 for more than 50
parking spots on one parcel.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the ordinance as presented.
ARTICLE IV. TRANSIENT BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
Sec. 50-101. Application and definitions.
This article applies to transient business activities, such as those carried on by persons
soliciting funds, providing services, or selling merchandise door-to-door, or in the public,
persons temporarily located in malls or shopping centers, parking lots and on vacant lots at
various places in the city. The following activities shall be considered transient business
activities (even if charitable in nature) and are further defined as follows:
Auctioneer means a person carrying on the business of auctions of tangible personal
property, except for an auction house in the city utilized as a permanent establishment for the
carrying on of such auctions, or a person operating such an establishment.
Charitable solicitor means a solicitor who goes from place to place, or appears in public,
soliciting funds or services on behalf of licensed, registered charitable organizations. A person,
in order to qualify as a charitable solicitor, must be able to demonstrate that the charitable
organization for which or on whose behalf the charitable solicitor acts is duly licensed or
registered by the state, if required by law.
Religious solicitor means a person who carries on the activities of a charitable solicitor,
but on behalf of a religious organization duly incorporated or permitted to operate in the state
and having one or more established locations or places of worship in the state.
Solicitor means a person who goes from place to place, or house to house, or who
stands in any street or public place taking or offering to take orders for merchandise or services
to be performed in the future or for the making, manufacturing or repairing of any articles or
things. The term "solicitor" does not apply to persons selling or delivering newspapers. The term
"solicitor" includes the term "peddler."
Transient merchant means a person who establishes, for a period less than 9045 days,
a business activity at any location, building or lot.
(Ord. No. 1166, § 1(5-142), 8-11-1998)
Cross reference(s)--Definitions generally, § 1-2.
Sec. 50-102. Application; activities not covered.
This article shall not apply, nor shall a business registration certificate be required, from
the following persons:
(1) Veterans qualifying for a state peddlers license issued by the county clerk
pursuant to Public Act No. 359 of 1921 (MCL 35.441 et seq.);
(2) Newspaper or literature carriers selling or delivering newspapers or literature to
subscribers;
(3) Farmers, truck gardeners, or their employees or affiliates, selling merchandise
and farm products in established farmers markets;
(4) Persons participating or selling merchandise or food, or advertising, at organized
athletic events, conventions, or at community celebrations or events.
(5) School sponsored events
(Ord. No. 1166, § 1(5-143), 8-11-1998)
State law reference(s)--Veteran's license for peddlers, MCL 400.271 et seq.
Sec. 50-103. Location restrictions.
The city commission may restrict locations of transient business activities or types of
such activities by resolution or regulation stating the reasons for such restrictions.
(Ord. No. 1166, § 1(5-149), 8-11-1998)
Sec. 50-104. Registration certificate duration.
Except in the case of auctioneers, no registration certificate issued under this article
shall have a duration of more than 30 days, and no registration certificate shall be issued more
than twice per calendar year, and a period of at least 60 days shall pass between the expiration
of the first certificate and the issuance of the second.An annual license renewed on May 1st of
each year.
(Ord. No. 1166, § 1(5-148), 8-11-1998)
Sec. 50-105. Solicitors.
Solicitors shall be required to have a business registration certificate. No such certificate
shall be issued for such business activity, however, except where the following requirements are
met:
(1) In the event the solicitation is for advance payment of services or merchandise to
be delivered later, the solicitor shall deposit with the city clerk a bond, certified
check or cash in the amount of $500.00$1,000.00 in favor of the city, such bond,
check or cash (hereinafter "security") to be available for any claim made by any
person who has not received the services or merchandise within the time and in
the manner promised by the solicitor. The security shall be conditioned upon
performance by the solicitor or the company or entity represented by the solicitor
in delivering the services or merchandise in accordance with the agreement.
Such security shall remain in full force and effect or retained by the city for a
period of 90 days after the expiration of the business registration issued to the
solicitor.
(2) All other requirements and information required in connection with the application
and issuance of a business registration certificate shall be complied with before
issuance.
(3) No solicitor, except a charitable or religious solicitor, shall represent that any
monies received from a customer will be devoted to charitable or religious
purposes.
(Ord. No. 1166, § 1(5-144), 8-11-1998)
State law reference(s)--Home solicitation sales, MCL 445.111 et seq.; refund of down
payments, MCL 445.141 et seq.; transient merchants, MCL 445.371 et seq.
Sec. 50-106. Charitable and religious solicitors.
Charitable and religious solicitors shall be required to have a business registration
certificate, provided that no fee shall be required for such business registration certificate. The
applicant shall show, to the satisfaction of the city, the following:
(1) The charity being represented is fully registered with the state to the extent
required by law.
(2) The religious organization meets the standards set forth in the definitions in
section 50-101.
(3) Any merchandise or services involved in the solicitation are described in full and
examples of such merchandise or services are supplied with the application.
(4) No security shall be required of a charitable or religious solicitor, provided the
requirements of this section are met.
(Ord. No. 1166, § 1(5-145), 8-11-1998)
Sec. 50-107. Auctioneers.
Auctioneers shall obtain a separate business registration certificate for each auction held
in the city. No auction shall be held at the same location for a period of more than three
successive days in one period of 12 months, except that the city clerk may, upon reasonable
showing by the auctioneer, provide for repeated licenses at a location of a sale of the contents
of an estate or large building or property if the city clerk determines that the sale cannot be
completed in one period of three successive days.
(Ord. No. 1166, § 1(5-146), 8-11-1998)
State law reference(s)--Auctioneers and duties upon sales at auctions, MCL 446.51 et seq.;
sale by auction, MCL 40.2328.
Sec. 50-108. Display of business registration certificate.
Every person having a registration certificate under this article shall be required to
display such registration certificate upon demand of any other person who is approached as a
customer, or upon demand of the city clerk, his assistant, or a city police officer. Failure to carry
such registration certificate on the person by any solicitor, whether regular, charitable or
religious, shall constitute a violation of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 1166, § 1(5-147), 8-11-1998)
Sec. 50-109. Hours of Operation.
No peddler, solicitor, or canvasser shall engage in such business in the City after
8:00 p.m. or sunset, whichever is earlier or before 9:00 a.m.
Sec. 50-110. Restrictions.
Peddlers, solicitors, canvassers shall not operate within 1,000 feet of any City
approved special event or leased park, unless the vendor has obtained permission from
the event sponsor and or lessee. This license also does not allow for the sale of goods
or services at any city-owned park/facility or Farmer’s Market without a permit from the
City.
Sec. 50-111. Special Event Parking Downtown.
Residents and businesses selling parking spaces on their property during a
City approved special event in the downtown district are required to obtain a license.
At least one ADA compliant restroom facility with a hand washing unit must be made
available to the public for the first 50 parking spaces being offered on a parcel and
two restroom facilities be available on parcels selling 100 or more parking spaces.
The license must be prominently displayed at the entrance to the parking facility and
if the number of parking spaces meets or exceeds 50, a sign must be prominently
displayed indicating to the public that a public restroom is available.
Secs.50-11250-109--50-130. Reserved.
Date: April 7, 2014
To: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From: City Clerk’s Office
RE: Mobile Food Vending Ordinance
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: In consultation with Downtown Muskegon Now, staff has
developed a Mobile Food Vending Ordinance for consideration. The proposed monthly fee
is $300. Those established brick and mortar businesses located in the City of Muskegon
selling their own goods through the mobile food vending ordinance may pay a monthly fee of
$150.
Mobile food vehicles shall not be left unattended and cannot be parked between the hours
of 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. They shall not operate within 1,000 feet of any City approved special
event or leased park or Farmer’s Market without a permit from the City.
Mobile food vehicles shall not be parked within 150 feet of an existing brick and mortar
restaurant during the hours when such restaurant is open to the public for business unless
permission has been obtained from the restaurant.
Applications will be considered for the following areas: Sherman Blvd, Henry Street, Apple
Avenue, Laketon Avenue, Getty Street as well as areas in the downtown area, business district,
and industrial parks.
The proposed ordinance is attached.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the ordinance as presented.
City of Muskegon
Muskegon, Michigan
Ordinance No.____
THECITY OFMUSKEGON HEREBY ORDAINS:
Chapter50, Article VIII, Licenses, Codeof Ordinances of theCityof Muskegon is
addedasfollows:
Mobile Food Vending Ordinance.
Sec. 50-301. Definitions
Mobile Food Vehicle – A motorized vehicle which may upon issuance of a license by the City
Clerk and conformance with the regulations established by this ordinance may temporarily park
and engage in the service, sale, or distribution of ready to eat food for individual portion service
to the general public directly from the vehicle.
Mobile Food Vehicle Vendor – The registered owner of a mobile food vehicle or the owner’s
agent or employee; and referred to in this ordinance as “vendor”.
Sec. 5-302. Scope
The provisions of this ordinance apply to mobile food vehicles engaged in the business of
cooking, preparing and distributing food or beverage with or without charge upon or in public
and private restricted spaces. This ordinance does not apply to vehicles which dispense food
and that move from place to place and are station in the same location for no more than 15
minutes at a time, such as ice cream trucks, or food vending pushcarts and stands located on
sidewalks.
Sec. 5-303. License Required
A. It shall be unlawful for any person, including any religious, charitable or nonprofit
organization, to operate within the City a mobile food vehicle without having obtained from
the City Clerk a license for that purpose.
B. A person desiring to operate a mobile food vehicle shall make written application for such
license to the City Clerk. The application for a license shall be on forms provided by the
City Clerk.
C. Proof of insurance in the amount of $1 million dollars naming the City as additional insured
must be provided.
D. All vendors receiving a license under this ordinance shall pay the monthly fee as set by the
fee resolution.
E. A license if valid for one vehicle only and shall not be transferred between vehicles.
Sec. 50-304. Regulations
A. No operator of a mobile food vehicle shall park, stand or move a vehicle and conduct
business within areas of the city where the license holder has not been authorized to operate.
The City Commission shall by resolution identify those streets and public areas where
parking by mobile food vehicles is permitted.
B. The customer service area for mobile food vehicles shall be on the side of the truck that
faces a curb lawn or sidewalk when parked. No food service shall be provided on the
driving lane side of the truck. No food shall be prepared, sold, or displayed outside of
mobile food vehicles.
C. No mobile food stand/vehicle may be larger than ten (10) feet by ten (10) feet nor more than
seventy-five (75) square feet in size. A five (5) foot clearance must be maintained on all
sides of the stand within the maximum space allotted.
D. Customers shall be provided with single service articles such as plastic utensils and paper
plates and a waste container for their disposal. All mobile food vehicle vendors shall offer a
waste container for public use which the vendor shall empty at its own expense. All trash
and garbage originating from the operation of mobile food vehicles shall be collected and
disposed of off-site by the operators each day. Spills of food or food by-products shall be
cleaned up, and no dumping of gray water on the streets is allowed.
E. No mobile food vehicle shall make or cause to be made any unreasonable or excessive
noise. The operation of all mobile food vehicles shall meet the city noise ordinance,
including generators. No loud music, other high-decibel sounds, horns, or amplified
announcements are allowed.
F. Signage is only allowed when placed on mobile food vehicles. No separate free-standing
signs are permitted.
G. No flashing or blinking lights, or strobe lights are allowed on mobile food vehicles or
related signage when the vehicle is parked and engaged in serving customers. All exterior
lights with over 60 watts shall contain opaque, hood shields to direct the illumination
downward.
H. Mobile food vehicles when parked on public streets shall be parked in conformance with all
applicable parking restrictions, and shall not hinder the lawful parking or operation of other
vehicles.
I. A mobile food vehicle shall not be parked on the street between the hours of 3 a.m. and 6
a.m. or left unattended and unsecured at any time. Any mobile food vehicle found to be
unattended shall be considered a public safety hazard and may be ticketed and impounded.
J. A vendor shall not operate within 1,000 feet of any City approved special event or leased
park, unless the vendor has obtained permission from the event sponsor and or lessee. This
license also does not allow for the sale of goods or services at any city-owned park/facility
or Farmer’s Market without a permit from the City.
K. The issuance of a mobile food vehicle does not grant or entitle the vendor to the exclusive
use of the any service route or parking space to the license holder.
L. A vendor shall not operate on private property without first obtaining written consent to
operate from the affected private property owner. A private property owner shall not permit
parking by a mobile food vehicle until a special use permit has been obtained to allow for
such use.
M. No mobile food vehicle shall use external signage, bollards, seating or other equipment not
contained within the vehicle. When extended, awnings for mobile food vehicles shall have
a minimum clearance of 7 feet between the ground level and the lowest point of the awning
or support structure.
N. Any power required for the mobile food vehicle located on a public way shall be self-
contained and a mobile food vehicle shall not use utilities drawn from the public right-of-
way. Mobile food vehicles on private property may use electrical power from the property
being occupied or an adjacent property, but only when the property owner provides written
consent to do so. All power sources must be self-contained. No power cable or equipment
shall be extended at or across any City street, alley or sidewalk.
O. Mobile food vehicles shall not be parked within 150 feet of an existing brick and mortar
restaurant during the hours when such restaurant is open to the public for business or closer
than 50 feet from another approved mobile food vehicle cart/vehicle unless the vendor has
obtained permission from the restaurant.
P. Applications will be considered for the following areas: Sherman Blvd, Henry Street, Apple
Avenue, Laketon Avenue, Getty Street as well as areas in the downtown area, business
district, and industrial parks.
CITYOFMUSKEGON
By:_
Ann MarieCummings, MMC,Its Clerk
CERTIFICATE
Theundersigned, beingthedulyqualified clerk of the Cityof Muskegon,Muskegon County,
Michigan, doesherebycertifythat theforegoingis a true andcomplete copyof an
ordinanceadopted bytheCityCommission of theCityof Muskegon, at aregularmeetingof the
CityCommission on the dayof , 2014, at which
meetingaquorum was present and remained throughout, and that theoriginal of said ordinance
is on file in therecords of the Cityof Muskegon. Ifurther certifythat themeetingwas conducted,
and publicnoticewasgiven, pursuant to and in full compliancewith Act No.267, PublicActs of
Michiganof1976, as amended, andthat minutes werekeptand will beor have been made
availableas required thereby.
DATED: , 2014
AnnMarieCummings,MMC
Clerk, Cityof Muskegon
Publish: Noticeof Adoption to bepublishedoncewithin ten(10)days offinal adoption.
Commission Meeting Date: April 8, 2014
Date: April 1, 2014
To: Honorable Mayor & City Commission
From: Planning & Economic Development Department
RE: Amendment to Brownfield Plan- Terrace Point
Landing, LLC and Downtown Development
Authority (DDA) Pass-Through Agreement
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The Brownfield Plan for Terrace Point Landing, LLC was
adopted by the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (BRA) and the City Commission in 2013
for purposes of reimbursing the developer for “eligible expenses” incurred in association with
the project (approximately $12 million investment overall). In addition, the DDA and City
Commission approved the amendment of the DDA Plan to allow for “100% of the difference
between the 1988 assessed value and the 2013 assessed value for that parcel and 25% of
any increase in the assessed value beyond the 2013 tax year” (“parcel” being that identified
for the Terrace Point Landing LLC project). The BRA Plan was forwarded to the Michigan
Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) for review and approval. City staff and the
developer were notified the week of March 24 that the MEDC was not recommending their
participation in the Plan. After several discussions and careful consideration, it was
determined that the project can proceed financially without the MEDC participation, providing
the BRA tax capture is the full 100% (rather than the 75% originally contemplated).
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Brownfield Tax Increment Financing (100% of the capture) will be used
to reimburse the developer for “eligible expenses” incurred in association with development of
the Terrace Point Landing project (see estimated tax capture and payment schedule
attached). The actual development will generate future property taxes for the City, as well as
income tax from those living in the development.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To endorse the BRA and DDA approvals for the BRA
amendment and DDA amendment.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and
Downtown Development Authority met on April 2, 2014 and approved both the BRA Plan
amendment and the DDA Plan amendment.
Date: April 8, 2014
To: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From: DPW
RE: Permanent Traffic Control Order – Install “1(one) hour parking” signage
from 8:30am to 5:30pm, where permissible to install, on Terrace Street,
Pine Street, Spring Street, Walton Avenue and Myrtle Avenue per Traffic
Control Work Order # 14-(2014)
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Authorize staff to install “1 (one) hour parking” signs form 8:30am to 5:30pm on Terrace
Street, Pine Street, Spring Street, Walton Avenue and Myrtle Avenue.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Cost of signs and man-power to install, if approved.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize DPW staff to install “1 (one) hour parking” signs on Terrace, Pine, Spring Walton
and Myrtle Streets/Avenues.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
City of Muskegon
Traffic Control Order
No. 14-(2014)
The following regulatory sign(s) shall be Installed/Removed at/from the location(s) specified
below under location in accordance with the Michigan Manual of Uniform Traffic Control.
Device/Regulatory Sign(s) to be Installed/Removed: Install 1 (one) hour parking limit signage
from 8:30am-5:30pm, where permissible to install, on Terrace Street from Apple to Morris, Pine
Street from Apple to Muskegon, Spring Street from Myrtle to Muskegon (on the east side only),
Walton Avenue from Spring to Pine (on south side only) and Myrtle Avenue from Spring to Pine.
Location: Terrace Street from Apple Avenue to Morris Avenue, Pine Street from Apple Avenue
to Muskegon Avenue, Spring Street from Myrtle Avenue to Muskegon Avenue, Walton Avenue
from Spring Street to Pine Street and Myrtle Avenue from Spring Street to Pine Street.
Recommendation:
________________________________ Date: ______/______/______
Director of Public Works
________________________________ Date: ______/______/______
Police Chief
________________________________ Date: ______/______/______
City Manager
Commission Approval (required for Permanent TCO only):
______ __________ Date: _____/_____/___ __
Commission Action #
Installation/removal
Date assigned: _____/_____/_____ By: ___________________________
Traffic Supervisor
Date completed: _____/_____/_____ By: ___________________________
Traffic Department Employee
Temporary; does not require Commission Action, good for 90-days from
Installation/Removal Date.
Permanent; requires Commission Action
AGENDA ITEM NO. _______________
CITY COMMISSION MEETING ________________________
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM: Frank Peterson, City Manager
DATE: April 7, 2014
RE: Muskegon Firefighters Union – Contract Settlement
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The City and MFU have been working on a 5 year agreement for the last two months. We have
reached a tentative agreement, and the union had a successful ratification vote in March.
Key points of the agreement are as follows:
1. Duration of 5 years
2. Signing bonus: 1%
3. Wage increases: 1%, 1%, 1%, 1.5%, 1.5% (top pay only)
4. Longevity payments to match MPD patrol division
5. Reduction in new firefighter costs, as follows:
a. 10% pay reduction with a 5 year pay freeze
b. 8 year wage schedule
c. Reduced vacation allowances:
i. 1-8 years: 6 days
ii. 9-20 years: 9 days
iii. 21+ years: 12 days
d. No longevity eligibility until year 10
6. Agreement to abide by arbitrator’s ruling in the recent trade time grievance, and to set a 1
year rolling window on completing a trade time transaction.
7. Health insurance contribution of 10% - monetary cap has been removed.
8. New scheduling agreement that helps reduce overtime.
9. Certain changes to the bereavement policy to reduce time away – 24/48 hrs of leave, and
funeral must be attended.
10. Agreement to contribute up to $1,000 annually to buy/maintain physical fitness equipment
at central station – subject to a 50/50 match.
11. Amendment/reduction of the part time firefighter program.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
To approve the tentative agreement and to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the contract.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
AGENDA ITEM NO. _______________
CITY COMMISSION MEETING ________________________
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM: Frank Peterson, City Manager
DATE: April 7, 2014
RE: LC Walker Arena Management/Operations Costs
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
In response to a request from the city’s contracted management firm for the LC Walker Arena,
city staff has been working on a plan to identify temporary funding to offset high utility costs for
the LC Walker Arena.
The facility was built as a hockey arena, but its high operation costs cannot be sustained by one
main hockey tenant alone.
City staff is asking the Commission to approve a one-year agreement with the management
company to provide assistance with utilities effective April 1 2014, and expiring March 31, 2015,
with stipulations as follows:
1. An increase in the ticket surcharge equal to $1.00 effective for the 2014-15 Lumberjacks
hockey season, with the proceeds dedicated 50/50 to electricity and capital maintenance.
2. City to reimburse the management company75% of the net utility costs each month, up to
$15,000 monthly.
3. Management Company to provide City with 20 tickets to each home game for the City to
use to invite Muskegon youth to the hockey games. Inclusive of all surcharges, the City
will be responsible for payment of $3.00 for each ticket.
4. A plan to be presented to the City Commission prior to December 31, 2014 outlining the
long-term viability of the LC Walker Arena, with a recommendation from staff related to
the best long-term use of the facility.
5. The City reserves the right to terminate this agreement with 30 days notice.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Up to $45,000 for FY 13-14 and up to $135,000 for FY 14-15
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:
None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
To approve the request and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign an agreement.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
None.
COMMISSION MEETING: 4/22/2014
DATE: 03/31/2014
TO: Honorable Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Jeffrey Lewis, Director of Public Safety
RE: Concurrence with the Housing Board of Appeals Notice and Order
to Demolish. Dangerous Building Case #: EN130206
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
1974 DOWD STis unsafe, substandard, a public nuisance and that it be
demolished within thirty (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.
Case# & Project Address: # EN130206 - 1974 DOWD ST
Location and ownership: This structure is located on Dowd St. between Windsor
and Young and is owned by WEXSTAFF JAMES E/TRICIA A.
Staff Correspondence: A dangerous building inspection was conducted on
9/03/2013. The Notice and Order to Repair was issued on 11/01/2013. On
12/5/2013 the HBA declared the structure substandard and dangerous.
Financial Impact: CDBG Funds
Budget action required: None
State Equalized value: $ 16,300
Estimated cost to repair: $ 40,500
Staff Recommendation: To concur with the Housing Board of Appeals decision
to demolish.
Additional Information (History):
Owner Contact: The owner has made no contact with the City or SAFEbuilt.
Owner Mailings: N&O - signed-James Wexstaff
HBA Meeting - Returned Unclaimed
HBA Determination - Justin Wexstaff
Ocwen Loan Services Mailings:N&O - signed - Earl Hill
HBA Meeting - Earl Hill
HBA Determination - Earl Hill
Permits obtained: The only permit obtained for this property was PE070389 to
upgrade the electrical service to 100 amp service due to power surge. This had
been obtained 7/31/2007 &finaled 8/2/2007.
AFTER CONCURRANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION THE
INTERESTED PARTIES MAY:
If you disagree with the decision of the City Commission, you have the right to
file a petition for superintending control in the Circuit Court for the County of Muskegon
within 21 days after the City Commission concurs.
Front of home. Foundation
Roof-North side of home. Roof-South side of home.
CITY OF MUSKEGON
CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT
933 TERRACE ST STE 202
MUSKEGON, MI 49440
(231) 724-6766 (Office)
(231) 724-6790 (Fax)
DANGEROUS BUILDING REPORT
1974 DOWD ST
09/03/2013
Exterior Inspection noted:
1) Deteriorated/Missing Roof/Shingles/Eaves – Needs new roof.
2) Foundation is missing in many areas.
3) Foundation has large cracks
4) Holes in Siding
5) Trash all over.
6) Need interior inspection.
Building Department Services
11/19/2013
WEXSTAFF JAMES E/TRICIA A
639 S DANGL ROAD
MUSKEGON, MI 49442
RE: 1974 DOWD ST DANGEROUS BUILDING INTERIOR INSPECTION
The SAFEbuilt Building Dept. conducted an interior inspection at 1974 DOWD ST to determine
what was needed to bring the building up to code and be able to issue a certificate of occupancy.
Below are the inspection results:
1. All work must be done by a licensed contractor
2. Needs hangers on the carport rafters
3. Needs a new roof
4. Must fix roof rafters
5. Needs insulation to code
6. Needs new drywall
7. House is filled with mold
8. Floor is sagging must fix
9. House is filled with debris
10. House has asbestos siding
11. Must install a vapor barrier in the crawl space and insulate and vent
12. Must fix the damaged foundation
13. House to be rewired to code
14. House to have smoke alarms to code
15. Electric service to meet code
16. Pressure test gas line
17. Inspect and certify HVAC, water heater, chimney
18. Clean ductwork
19. Establish kitchen and bath plumbing to 2009 MDC
20. Inspect and certify all house plumbing when water is established, water distribution plus drain plus
vent
21. Provide vacuum breakers for hose spigot
Please contact us if you have any questions and/or concerns. Please note that some or all of the
above items will need to have permits taken out before the repairs can be made. I have attached
blank permit applications for your convenience.
Thank you.
Kirk Briggs
Building Official
COMMISSION DATE: 4/22/2014
DATE: 03/31/2014
TO: Honorable Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Jeffrey Lewis, Director of Public Safety
RE: Concurrence with the Housing Board of Appeals Notice and Order
to Demolish. Dangerous Building Case #: EN130251
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
1522 CLINTON ST (GARAGE ONLY)is unsafe, substandard, a public nuisance
and that it be demolished within thirty (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.
Case# & Project Address: # EN130251 - 1522 CLINTON ST (GARAGE ONLY)
Location and ownership: This structure is located on Clinton St. between E
Grand and E. Southern Ave. and is owned by GURWITZ ALAN M.
Staff Correspondence: A dangerous building inspection was conducted on
9/3/2011 & 9/18/2013. The Notice and Order to Repair was issued on 11/1/2013.
On 12/5/2013 the HBA declared the structure substandard and dangerous. On
2/4/2014 the HDC concurred with the HBA declaring the structure substandard
and dangerous.
Financial Impact: General Funds
Budget action required: None
State Equalized value: $ 16,900
Estimated cost to repair: $ 4,410 (garage only)
Staff Recommendation: To concur with the Housing Board of Appeals decision
to demolish.
Additional Information (History):
Owner Contact: The owner has had no contact with staff regarding this case.
Owner Mailings: SAFEbuilt letter - returned unsigned
N&O letter - returned unsigned
HBA Meeting Letter - returned unsigned
HBA Determination - returned unsigned
HDC Meeting - returned unsigned
HDC Determination - returned unsigned
Fifth Third Bank: A representative stated they have no interest in saving the
garage.
Permits obtained: 9B1200059 – Reroof dwelling over one layer. Issued
2/27/2012 and finaled 4/1/2013.
Garage roof. Garage door.
Blue garage only. This is off the alley.
If you disagree with the decision of the City Commission, you have the right to
file a petition for superintending control in the Circuit Court for the County of Muskegon
within 21 days after the City Commission concurs.
CITY OF MUSKEGON
CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT
933 TERRACE ST STE 202
MUSKEGON, MI 49440
(231) 724-6766 (Office)
(231) 724-6790 (Fax)
DANGEROUS BUILDING REPORT
1522 CLINTON ST (Garage Only)
9/03/2011 & 9/18/2013
Inspection noted:
1. Garage roof is completely deteriorated.
2. Garage has broken windows
3. Garage window glazing is missing
4. Garage siding has holes in it
5. Garage siding is rotted
6. Garage has peeling paint that needs to be scraped and needs to be protected from the
weather by properly applied water-resistant paint or waterproof finish
7. Garage roof is close to collapse
8. Garage service door is unsecured
9. Remove the overgrowth from the north side of the structure
10. Permits are required for the repairs or demolition of the structure. Please contact
SAFEBuilt to obtain either these permits (231) 724-6715.
John Schultz, Code Compliance Inspector
BASED UPON A RECENT INSPECTION OF THE ABOVE PROPERTY, IT HAS
BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE STRUCTURE MEETS THE DEFINITION OF A
DANGEROUS AND/OR SUBSTANDARD BUILDING AS SET FORTH IN SECTION
10-61 OF THE MUSKEGON CITY CODE.
COMMISSION DATE: 4/22/2014
DATE: 03/31/2014
TO: Honorable Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Jeffrey Lewis, Director of Public Safety
RE: Concurrence with the Housing Board of Appeals Notice and Order
to Demolish. Dangerous Building Case #: EN130209
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
1265 HOLT STis unsafe, substandard, a public nuisance and that it be
demolished within thirty (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.
Case# & Project Address: # EN130209 - 1265 HOLT ST
Location and ownership: This structure is located on Holt St. between Hill and
Evanston and is owned by CARSON CARLOS/ROBAR ANDREA.
Staff Correspondence: A dangerous building inspection was conducted on
5/15/2013. The Notice and Order to Repair was issued on 9/12/2013. On
3/6/2014 the HBA declared the structure substandard and dangerous.
Financial Impact: CDBG Funds
Budget action required: None
State Equalized value: $ 3,500
Estimated cost to repair: $ 33,000
Staff Recommendation: To concur with the Housing Board of Appeals decision
to demolish.
Additional Information (History):
Owner Contact: No contact with staff regarding the dangerous building
Owner Mailings:9/12/2013 = N&O = Card signed - Beneta Ezell
2/18/2014 = HBA Meeing = card not signed & returned
3/14/2014 = HBA Determination - card signed by Beneta Ezell
County Treasurer Notifications:9/13/2013 - N&O = Card signed by Tony M.
2/18/2014 - HBA Meeting - card signed by Colleen Mars
3/14/2014 - HBA Determination - Card signed by Colleen Mars
Permits obtained: PB130770 – Windows, Drywall, Front flooring, Front porch
repair. – Stipulations: need print for porch repair
2/17/14 - no print ever received & he never came in to pick-up electrical permit
(in hold file) dj
2/19/14 – Kirk, Building Official for SAFEbuilt noted that no work was being done
on the house & had given this to staff to proceed with DB.
If you disagree with the decision of the City Commission, you have the right to
file a petition for superintending control in the Circuit Court for the County of Muskegon
within 21 days after the City Commission concurs.
CITY OF MUSKEGON/SAFEbuilt
933 Terrace St. Ste 204, P.O. Box 536, Muskegon, MI 49443
FIRE INSPECTION REPORT
05/20/2013
Owner CARSON CARLOS/ROBAR ANDREA
1832 WOOD
MUSKEGON, MI 49442
Property Address 1265 HOLT ST Parcel # 24-205-087-0001-10
Inspector: KIRK BRIGGS, KEN MURAR, AND JIM HOPPUS
Date completed: 05/15/2013
DEFICENCIES:
REPLACE WINDOWS
REPLACE DRYWALL
REPLACE FRONT DOOR
REPLACE FLOORING
NEED PERMIT FOR WORK AND THE OLD WORK THAT WAS DONE
ON THE PORCH ROOF
HOUSE TO BE REWIRED TO CODE
ELECTRIC SERVICE TO BE REPLACED TO CODE
SMOKE ALARMS TO BE INSTALLED TO CODE
PRESSURE TEST GAS LINE
INSPECT AND CERTIFY FURNACE, WATER HEATER, AND
CHIMNEYS
INSPECT AND CERTIFY ALL HOUSE PLUMBING
CLEAN DUCTWORK
_____________________________ _______________
, Building Inspector Date
COMMISSION DATE: 4/22/2014
DATE: 03/31/2014
TO: Honorable Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Jeffrey Lewis, Director of Public Safety
RE: Concurrence with the Housing Board of Appeals Notice and Order
to Demolish. Dangerous Building Case #: EN130222
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
912 E ISABELLA AVEis unsafe, substandard, a public nuisance and that it be
demolished within thirty (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.
Case# & Project Address: # EN130222 - 912 E ISABELLA AVE
Location and ownership: This structure is located on E. Isabella Ave. between
Eastgate and Madison Ave. and is owned by CRAWFORD JAMES.
Staff Correspondence: A dangerous building inspection was conducted on
1/6/2012. The Notice and Order to Repair was issued on 1/17/2014. On
3/6/2014 the HBA declared the structure substandard and dangerous.
Financial Impact: General Funds
Budget action required: None
State Equalized value: $ 19,100
Estimated cost to repair: $ 21,000
Staff Recommendation: To concur with the Housing Board of Appeals decision
to demolish.
Additional Information (History):
Owner Contact: On 9/20/2013 Robin Crawford had called SAFEbuilt stating that
she would call and set up an inspection the following week when she gets her
work schedule. Debi, SAFEbuilt, had updated her phone and mailing address.
Certified mailings:
James Crawford:
9/20/2013 = SB Letter = Letter Returned
11/19/2013 = N&O = Letter Returned
2/18/2014 = HBA Meeting = Letter Returned
3/23/2014 - HBA Determination - Letter Returned
Robin Crawford:
11/19/2013 = N&O = Letter Returned
2/18/2014 = HBA Meeting = Letter Returned
3/23/2014 - HBA Determination - Letter returned
Huntington Natonal Bank:
2/18/2014 = HBA Meeting = Card signed
3/13/2014 - HBA Determination - Renee Mix
Permits obtained: None.
Rear
Front
If you disagree with the decision of the City Commission, you have the right to file a
petition for superintending control in the Circuit Court for the County of Muskegon within 21
days after the City Commission concurs.
CITY OF MUSKEGON
933 Terrace St, P.O. Box 536, Muskegon, MI49440
CODE VIOLATION INSPECTION
Property Located at:912 E ISABELLA AVE 24-250-000-0157-00
Inspection Completed: 01/06/2012
Property Owner:
CRAWFORD JAMES
912 E ISABELLA AVE
MUSKEGON, MI49442
Violations Noted:
Structural Damage Open Roof System.
1. All repairs made due to tree damage and open roof structure must meet Michigan
Residential code 2009, energy code and lead based paint renovations. This includes any
electrical, plumbing and mechanical repairs.
Some repairs could require complete upgrades to MRC 2009 code.
______________________________________________________
Henry Faltinowski, Building Inspector
COMMISSION DATE: 4/22/2014
DATE: 03/31/2014
TO: Honorable Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Jeffrey Lewis, Director of Public Safety
RE: Concurrence with the Housing Board of Appeals Notice and Order
to Demolish. Dangerous Building Case #: EN130296
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
1141 JEFFERSON STis unsafe, substandard, a public nuisance and that it be
demolished within thirty (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.
Case# & Project Address: # EN130296 - 1141 JEFFERSON ST
Location and ownership: This structure is located on Jefferson St. between
Monroe and Houston and is owned by NC ASSETS INC.
Staff Correspondence: A dangerous building inspection was conducted on
2/18/2013 & 4/19/2013. The Notice and Order to Repair was issued on
1/17/2014. On 3/6/2014 the HBA declared the structure substandard and
dangerous.
Financial Impact: General Funds
Budget action required: None
State Equalized value: $ 14,300
Estimated cost to repair: $ 26,000 (exterior only)
Staff Recommendation: To concur with the Housing Board of Appeals decision
to demolish.
Additional Information (History):
Owner Contact: None.
Owner Mailings: 1/17/2014 = N&O = Card signed by Sherri Brown
2/18/2014 = HBA Meeting Notice = Card signed-unable to read signature
3/14/2014 = HBA Determination Letter = Card signed-unable to read
Permits obtained: None regarding the Dangerous Building.
Hole in roofing/eave area.
Foundation and exposed wood.
If you disagree with the decision of the City Commission, you have the right to
file a petition for superintending control in the Circuit Court for the County of Muskegon
within 21 days after the City Commission concurs.
CITY OF MUSKEGON
CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT
933 TERRACE ST STE 202
MUSKEGON, MI 49440
(231) 724-6766 (Office)
(231) 724-6790 (Fax)
DANGEROUS BUILDING REPORT
1141 JEFFERSON ST
2/18/2013 & 4/19/2013
Inspection noted:
1. Foundation missing or broken
2. Peeling paint & is not protected from the weather by a properly applied water
resistant paint or finish.
3. Steps are not made of proper materials – concrete steps are deteriorated & boards
are loose on porch floor.
4. Rotted wood trim, siding, etc. – This is not protected from the weather by a
properly applied water resistant paint or finish.
5. Shingles missing-some of the roofing was done without a permit and is not to
code.
6. Rotted eaves
7. Broken/boarded windows
8. Holes in wood siding, eaves, etc.
9. West rear light fixture globe is broken or missing.
10. Rear door – not protected from the weather by properly applied water-resistant
paint or water proof finish.
11. Screens – all operable window(s) does/do not have a screen must cover the
complete bottom sash.
12. Has unguarded side more than 30 inches high from ground or floor, need 36 inch
guardrail with balusters no further than 4 inches. A valid permit is required from
SAFEbuilt located in City Hall (231) 724-6715.
13. Must install handrails with balusters to code with a permit required by SAFEbuilt.
14. Southside storm door is damaged and is missing the screen or glass and will not
latch.
15. Roofing is now blowing off & this will require a permit to repair.
16. This structure is in very poor condition.
BASED UPON A RECENT INSPECTION OF THE ABOVE PROPERTY, IT HAS
BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE STRUCTURE MEETS THE DEFINITION OF A
DANGEROUS AND/OR SUBSTANDARD BUILDING AS SET FORTH IN SECTION
10-61 OF THE MUSKEGON CITY CODE.