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Marquette commission approves applying for $3.3 million waterways grant, adopts fiscal policy to cover local match
Summary
The Marquette City Commission voted 4–2 to submit a Michigan DNR Waterways Grant for replacement of aging floating piers at Cinder Pond Marina, endorsing a fiscal policy that would use user rates (including a proposed 15% seasonal increase for three years) to generate the approximately $1.65 million local match if awarded.
The Marquette City Commission voted 4–2 on March 30 to authorize submission of a Michigan Department of Natural Resources Waterways Grant application to replace the floating piers at Cinder Pond Marina and to adopt a fiscal policy intended to generate the local match.
Staff told the commission the total estimated project cost is $3,300,000 and that a 50% local match—about $1,650,000—would be required if the full project is awarded. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board recommended the application and proposed a phased option as an alternative to single-buildout.
“Recent storm damage has accentuated the need,” Commissioner Gotautle said during debate, arguing the marina infrastructure must be rebuilt to remain usable.…
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