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County hears update on Canal View: sale could risk Class 3 status and $7.3 million recapture, survey quote $6,500

Houghton County Board of Commissioners · March 1, 2026
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Summary

County staff reported 113 residents at Canal View and said a sale could eliminate its Class 3 status and expose about $7.3 million to state recapture; the county has one $6,500 survey/appraisal quote and is awaiting a second.

County staff told the board on Dec. 9 that Canal View has 113 residents and that the property’s sale could have significant fiscal consequences if current Class 3 status is lost.

Adam Laplander, reporting on facility occupancy and operations, said the facility had 113 residents and 38 Thanksgiving visitors. A representative from Plan Moran told the board that if Canal View is sold the county’s Class 3 status for the property would be lost and that approximately $7.3 million could be recaptured by the state. Laplander said the county has received one quote of $6,500 for a survey/appraisal and was expecting a second quote.

Board members received the update and asked that additional information and quotes be provided; several public commenters later in the meeting also raised concerns about Canal View and county-held properties. The board did not take an action to sell or transfer Canal View at this meeting.