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Council adopts brownfield plan for 1500 Coolman; developer to seek reimbursement for contamination cleanup

5951415 · January 22, 2025
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Summary

The council approved a 17‑year brownfield tax increment financing (TIF) plan (plus five years to the local brownfield revolving fund) for a proposed development at 1500 Coolman Street. The plan reimburses remediation costs tied to identified contaminants.

Grand Haven City Council on Tuesday adopted a Brownfield Redevelopment Plan for the 1500 Coolman project, approving a 17‑year tax increment capture period with an additional five‑year capture directed to the local brownfield revolving fund.

Administration recommended approval; council moved and approved the final resolution by roll call (Fritz: yes; Lowe: yes; McLaughlin: yes; Manetta: yes).

City staff summarized that the proposal will redevelop a long‑vacant parcel into 12 commercial storage units. The brownfield plan includes reimbursement for eligible environmental response activities related to…

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