HDC Cancellation 4-5-16
CITY OF MUSKEGON HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION NOTICE
The regular meeting of the Historic District Commission scheduled for Tuesday, April 5, 2016, will not be held due to lack of a quorum.
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CITY OF MUSKEGON HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION NOTICE
The regular meeting of the Historic District Commission scheduled for Tuesday, April 5, 2016, will not be held due to lack of a quorum.
Request For Proposals For City of Muskegon’s Ameribank Building
Located At 880 1st Street Muskegon, Michigan
CITY OF MUSKEGON
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
CANCELLATION NOTICE
The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for Tuesday, April 12,
2016, has been cancelled due to lack of business to conduct.
Date: March 15, 2016
To: Landscaping Contractors
From: Muskegon Business Improvement District/Downtown Muskegon Now
RE: RFP for landscaping and maintenance in downtown Muskegon
Proposals Due: Tuesday, April 5, 2016 by 12:00 p.m. (noon)
Downtown Muskegon Now (DMN), as manager of the new Muskegon Business Improvement District, seeks qualified firms to prepare and submit proposals for landscaping and maintenance in the core of downtown Muskegon along and adjacent to West Western Avenue between Terrace and Fifth streets and along Third Street between Clay Avenue and Morris Street.
DMN is interested in receiving proposals from companies or agencies with the ability and interest in providing the following services. The contract period will be for one season terminating on Nov. 30, 2016. Service areas for the 2016 contract are West Western Avenue between Terrace Street and Third Street
(both sides of Third and inside the traffic circle), the Olthoff Stage area (and it’s planting beds) along Third Street, The Alcoa Stage area in front of the Hines Building and the raised beds between Fourth and Fifth Street on Western Western Avenue (beds in front of and behind the parking lot across from the L.C. Walker Arena). An attached map shows the areas of service.
The selected firm must have a liability insurance policy covering casualty to persons and property for an amount no less than $1 million and list Downtown Muskegon Now as an additional insured party. A copy of the insurance policy must be provided to Downtown Muskegon Now at the start of the contact period.
*A copy of your business certification to apply fertilization/weed control must be submitted with the bid.
*DMN staff should be notified a week before applications occur.
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– Leaf removal from plantings between Terrace Street and Third Street along Western Western Avenue and in the Olthoff Stage area of Third Street between West Western and Clay avenues.
Special Instructions
Downtown Muskegon hosts several festivals thought out the summer, set up for these festivals begins on the following dates and efforts should be made to ensure regular maintenance doesn’t interfere with event setup/activities. The city will turn off irrigation the day before the noted set-up start dates.
Event | Set-up Starts | Event times | Breakdown |
Parties in the Park | Fridays 3-5PM | Summer Fridays 5-9 pm | Same night |
Taste of Muskegon | Thursday, June 16 | June 17 & 18 11am-9pm | Sunday, June 19 |
Lakeshore Art Festival | Thursday, June 30 | July 1 & 2 10 am-6 pm | Sunday, July 3 |
Muskegon Rebel Road | Wednesday, July 13 | July 14, 15, 16 & 17 | Monday, July 18 |
Proposals can be submitted by the due date to Dave Alexander, C/O Downtown Muskegon Now at the mailing address, fax number or email below.
The City of Muskegon, Michigan will receive sealed bids until 2:00 PM on
March 15, 2016 at the City Clerk’s office, City Hall, 933 Terrace Street, Muskegon, Michigan 49440 at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for the following demolition and site clearance projects: All structures located at: 347 W. Southern Ave, 1535 6th St. 320 Wood St., 1095 1st St., 1327 Montgomery Ave., 318 W. Larch Ave., 462 Washington Ave., 1370 Sanford ST., 1221 Sanford St., 1357 7th St., 333 Mason Ave., 357 Mason Ave., 725 Ellifson Ave., 733 Marcoux Ave., 1445 Park St., 1280 Sanford St., 900 W. Grand Ave., 329 Washington Ave & 407 Marquette Ave.
Copies of the contract documents and asbestos reports may be obtained at the Planning Department at City Hall on the second floor room #202 or on the City’s website www.muskegon-mi.gov under “Quick Links”.
The project consists of removing all asbestos and/or hazardous materials, demolishing all structures on the site(s), removing the debris to a licensed landfill and filling excavations in accordance with contract documents and city ordinance. This is to include the removal of any shrubbery/bushes/fencing on the property. Bids are not to include the cut and cap and/or removal of utility services. Please refer to the City’s website to view the ad and additional requirements/information that is not in the ad.
Bid proposals should be placed inside a 9” x 12 “ envelope addressed to the City of Muskegon with the title “Demolition Bid” and the address of each site on the outside of the envelope. Bidder’s name, address and phone number must be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope.
Hiring goals and percentages are set forth in the Contract Documents. No bid may be withdrawn within 60 days after the bid opening. All work is to commence within 7 days of the Notice to Proceed and be completed within 45 days of the issuance of that same notice, with the exception of 60 days to complete for 407 Marquette Ave.
The City of Muskegon reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bidding.
City of Muskegon, MICHIGAN
Ann Meisch, City Clerk
Publish Friday March 4, 2016.
CITY OF MUSKEGON
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
CANCELLATION NOTICE
The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for Tuesday, March 8,
2016, has been cancelled due to lack of business to conduct.
OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP AWARD APPLICATION – 2016
Date: February 8, 2016
Contact: Ann Marie Meisch, City of Muskegon
Phone: (231) 724-6721 Fax: (231) 724-4178
The City of Muskegon and the Muskegon Rotary Club are proud to recognize outstanding citizens in the City of Muskegon. The fundamental belief behind this award is the future of Muskegon which lies in the character and civic participation of its community members.
Nomination Qualifications:
Awards Criteria:
Nominations are due by March 7, 2016. Please submit to:
City of Muskegon
Ann Marie Meisch, City Clerk
933 Terrace Street
Muskegon, MI 49440
Outstanding Citizenship Press Release (PDF)
WHAT: Civil Service Commission Monthly Meeting
WHEN: Thursday, January 28, 2016 4:00pm – 5:00 pm
WHERE: Muskegon City Hall Conference Room 203
933 Terrace Street
Muskegon, Michigan
AMERICAN DISABILITY ACT POLICY FOR ACCESS TO OPEN
MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION AND ANY OF ITS
COMMITTEES OR SUBCOMMITTEES
The City of Muskegon will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities who want to attend the meeting, upon twenty-four hour notice to the City of Muskegon. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the City of Muskegon by writing or calling the following:
Ann Marie Meisch, City Clerk
933 Terrace Street
Muskegon, MI 49440
Telephone 231.724.6705