Commission establishes plant rehabilitation district for 701 West Laketon Avenue
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Summary
The Muskegon City Commission approved a resolution establishing a plant rehabilitation district at 701 West Laketon Avenue, clearing the way for SRS Fiberglass to seek an industrial facilities tax abatement and later present a certificate of rehabilitation to the commission.
The Muskegon City Commission on July 22 approved a resolution creating a plant rehabilitation district for 701 West Laketon Avenue, a vacant industrial building behind El Tapatio that SRS Fiberglass plans to occupy.
City Director of Development Services Jake Ekholm said the building, part of the former Great Lakes Die Cast campus, has been vacant and overgrown. SRS Fiberglass President Steve Bridal told the commission the new plant will supply materials to the company’s existing facility and add jobs.
The zoning action establishes the parcel’s eligibility for an industrial facilities tax abatement. Ekholm and Development Analyst Jocelyn Hines said the company has not yet filed its certificate of rehabilitation; staff expects the applicant to present the formal certificate and detail on jobs and investment at the commission’s Aug. 12 general session.
Commissioner Filgo moved to close the public hearing and approve the resolution; Commissioner Kochan supported the motion. Commissioners voted in favor and the motion passed.
The vote clears the first procedural step needed to allow SRS Fiberglass to pursue a rehab certificate and the tax abatement; it does not yet grant the tax break itself. Ekholm said staff will return with the certificate and any development/reimbursement agreement for approval at a later meeting.
Commission discussion focused on whether a company representative was present and on the timetable for the certificate. Steve Bridal said the business has operated in the city about 15 years and that the new site will expand material production for existing operations.
The commission’s action: the public hearing was closed, the resolution establishing the plant rehabilitation district was approved, and the mayor and city clerk were authorized to sign the resolution.
Looking ahead, staff expects to present a certificate for the district and additional details about job creation and investment at the Aug. 12 meeting.
