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Commission acknowledges closeout of CDBG-funded demolition of former hospital campus
Summary
The commission adopted a resolution acknowledging closeout of the Community Development Block Grant-funded demolition project at the former Marquette General Hospital campus. Staff said the city served as a pass-through for an $8,030,000 CDBG award and that about $8,013,951 in CDBG funds were spent; NMU Foundation contributed approximately $1.4M.
The Marquette City Commission adopted a resolution acknowledging the closeout of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project that funded demolition activity on part of the former Marquette General Hospital campus.
Deputy City Manager Sean Hobbits told the commission the city received an $8,030,000 CDBG award in 2023 to assist with demolition; the city acted as a pass-through to the Northern Michigan University Foundation, which contracted demolition work. Total CDBG expenditures for the project were $8,013,951, and the NMU Foundation contributed roughly $1,400,000 toward additional costs, staff said. The project was split into phases; the commission’s CDBG portion (phase 1) covered buildings south of College Avenue and was later amended to include the Bridge Building because of structural connections.
Hobbits described primary project activities as demolition, asbestos abatement and site restoration, and noted contractors included TriMedia and Adamo Group. Commissioners praised staff for grant management and noted recycling efforts during demolition: commissioners said contractor reports indicated the majority of material was recycled, with one commissioner recalling a figure “over 90%” for reuse, infill or scrap; asbestos-containing materials were managed separately and were not recycled.
No public speakers addressed the hearing. On roll call the commission voted 7-0 to approve the resolution and authorize the mayor to sign.
