05-12-26 City Of Muskegon Commission Meeting

The City of Muskegon Commission held a general session meeting on May 12, 2026, which included several procurement and development-related discussions. Key procurement activities included approval of Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificates for residential properties at 312, 313, and 315 Edison Court, with project costs estimated at $575,000 each. The commission also approved an obsolete property rehabilitation certificate and a Brownfield plan amendment for the redevelopment of the former Harbor Theater at 1937 Lakeshore Drive, involving a project cost exceeding $3.6 million. Additionally, the commission approved a purchase and development agreement for the former Steel Middle School property, aiming to develop housing and an athletic complex with community land trust options to enhance housing affordability. Amendments to the Harbor 31 plan unit development were discussed and approved, including new residential apartment buildings and public access improvements. The meeting also addressed a contract amendment with Safe Built for building inspection services, adjusting revenue sharing terms, and approved a police patrol wage union contract with updated wage increases to improve competitiveness and retention. A grant acceptance of $481,267 from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) was authorized to support improvements at the local farmers market. Finally, the commission concurred with the Housing Board of Appeals to demolish a dangerous building at 779 Yuba Street due to structural hazards and lack of owner response. Several motions were passed with unanimous or majority votes, authorizing contracts, agreements, and certificates relevant to city development and public safety.