Council reviews Community Enhancement Program framework; no change to Zeeland’s $6,775 participation

Sep 8, 2026

Staff updated Council on the regional Community Enhancement Program (CEP) framework, eligibility criteria and original funding formula; Zeeland remains at its historical $6,775 annual participation and staff will gather additional information from other communities before recommending any change.

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Interim City Manager Kevin Plockmeyer presented an update on the Community Enhancement Program (CEP), which was created through regional coordination to support assets that benefit the Holland/Zeeland area. He summarized the selection criteria the committee used to evaluate approximately 30 assets and why the committee shortlisted 12 assets for possible regional support — from Windmill Island Gardens to the Macatawa Greenway Network and harbor dredging.

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