Funding Request Reveals Some Road Repairs on Muskegon’s Wish List
The city will work through the West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission (WMSRDC) to try to secure the funding.
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Muskegon City Commission Talks Marquette Avenue Speed Limit Change
City public works director Mohammed Al-Shatel explained that the change was a matter of compliance with state law.
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Muskegon Mayoral Race Up To Three Candidates
Just a few weeks after current mayor Steve Gawron announced he would seek another term as mayor, two candidates publicly announced their candidacies within 24 hours of each other.
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Congressman Huizenga Explains Closure of His Muskegon District Office; New Office Opening in Grand Haven
His office in Cadillac was the first to close, then Muskegon’s office closed in fall of 2012. Currently, his office in Holland is in the process of moving to Grandville, while the Cadillac and Muskegon offices will be consolidated into Grand Haven.
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Stopgap Senior Transit Measure Does Not Pass, Funding to End This Month
After the down vote, the city commission voted 4-1 to send out a request for proposals for private companies to provide a comparable service to city residents after the current city program funding expires. Commissioner Willie German voted against this measure.
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City of Muskegon Re-Ups Marsh Field Agreement With Lakeshore Baseball Club
The cash-strapped city does not have the funds to maintain the field at this time, and entered in an agreement with the Lakeshore Baseball Club (LBC) back in 2010 to maintain the field. The renewal of the contract between the LBC and the city does come with some changes in terms of the previous deal.
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Old Muskegon Fire Station To Become Headquarters For Shoreline Inn, Housing Developer
The developer who currently owns the Shoreline Inn hotel and plans to build condos and apartments in Downtown Muskegon will purchase the old fire station from the city for $1 to move his company headquarters to Muskegon.
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Muskegon Puts Moratorium on Some Vacant Building Fees for 2013
The provision passed by the city commission is intended to entice people to keep the vacant properties well maintained.
Read MoreCity of Muskegon Budget Reforecast Shows Better Than Expected Costs, Stable Fund Balance
The city commission formally amended its budget with a vote at Tuesday’s full commission meeting to reflect the numbers from the reforecast.
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City of Muskegon Removes Winter Street Parking Restrictions
Chapter 92, Article II, Section 8.31 of the city’s code of ordinances previously did not allow for street parking between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. from November 15 through April 15.
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Muskegon Public Schools Re-Ups Youth Basketball Agreement With City
While last year’s program cost approximately $30,000, a big chunk of that was earned back by $25 registration fees for the basketball league plus concessions. The city’s contribution made up all but $1,600 of the total costs.
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