Oceana County adopts revised Brownfield bylaws as EPA-funded projects continue
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Summary
The Board approved revised Brownfield Redevelopment Authority bylaws and heard that a $300,000 EPA Community Assessment Grant has about $270,000 committed to local redevelopment projects, including housing conversions and village revitalizations.
The Oceana County Board of Commissioners on March 13 approved revisions to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority bylaws that remove certain officer-term restrictions and better reflect the authority’s operational needs.
Curtis Burdette, vice-chair of the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and Executive Director of the Oceana County Economic Alliance, reported that the authority has used a $300,000 EPA Community Assessment Grant to fund assessment work across multiple local projects and has committed roughly $270,000 of that grant to date. Burdette listed projects in Walkerville, Rothbury, Pentwater and Hart that have received assessment or planning support, including initiatives expected to create or enable additional housing units.
Commissioners approved the bylaw revisions by roll-call vote (5-0). Burdette said the authority intends to seek additional state programs as federal grant programs show uncertainty. The board asked staff to continue providing project updates and confirm any county funding needs before future appropriations.