Bay City — At its Nov. 3 meeting the Bay City City Commission approved three special orders: two six‑year extensions of obsolete property rehabilitation exemption certificates for Red Hawk entities on Center Avenue and the city’s order following a dangerous‑building hearing for 2000 Sixth Street.

Red Hawk extensions

The commission approved a resolution granting a six‑year extension of an obsolete property rehabilitation exemption certificate for Redhawk Opportunities LLC (300 Center Avenue) in the amount of $128,728. The motion to approve was made by Commissioner Tenney and seconded by Commissioner Coakley; the motion passed by roll call (see tally below). The commission then approved a separate six‑year extension for Redhawk Ventures LLC (308 Center Avenue) in the amount of $123,408, moved by Commissioner Zanotti and seconded by Commissioner DeWitt; that motion also passed by roll call.

The staff memo and presentation indicated the two properties had completed the required work and were eligible under the city’s earlier practice to receive a second six‑year period (many projects were originally awarded six years with the potential to apply for an additional six years upon completion).

Dangerous building — 2000 Sixth Street

After opening the public hearing the owner of 2000 Sixth Street told the commission that foundation work and initial repairs had begun and that the structure had been secured. Building inspection staff confirmed a footing inspection had been completed but said prior deadlines set by the dangerous‑building hearing officer were missed; staff recommended continuing the dangerous‑building order to keep pressure for timely completion.

The commission approved the order, which gives the owner a 60‑day period to complete the work described in the order (foundation work and replacement/repair of exterior windows; windows are within a historic district and may require additional approvals). Staff said that if the owner does not meet the order’s terms the city retains the authority to abate the nuisance at the owner’s expense.

Votes at a glance (special orders)

- Redhawk Opportunities LLC (300 Center Ave) — six‑year extension of obsolete property rehabilitation exemption certificate; amount: $128,728; mover: Commissioner Tenney; second: Commissioner Coakley; outcome: approved; roll‑call: unanimous (yes: 8, no: 0, abstain: 0).

- Redhawk Ventures LLC (308 Center Ave) — six‑year extension of obsolete property rehabilitation exemption certificate; amount: $123,408; mover: Commissioner Zanotti; second: Commissioner DeWitt; outcome: approved; roll‑call: unanimous (yes: 8, no: 0, abstain: 0).

- Dangerous building order — 2000 Sixth Street; outcome: approved (owner given 60 days to complete work required by the hearing officer); roll‑call: unanimous (yes: 8, no: 0, abstain: 0).

Why it matters: The Red Hawk extensions continue tax rehabilitation terms intended to support property redevelopment; the dangerous‑building order balances enforcement with an opportunity for the owner to complete work. City staff will monitor compliance and pursue abatement if required.

Provenance: The public hearings were opened at 00:56:12; motions and roll‑call votes are recorded beginning at 01:19:52 and 01:23:00 in the transcript.