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County selects Pivotal as developer for Hartford/Pine parcels and approves $3M MSHDA grant for Shaw Walker redevelopment
Summary
The board approved naming Pivotal GP Holdings the preferred developer for county lots at 84 & 90 Hartford and 1017–1035 Pine Street, authorized sale for $330,000, and approved a $3 million MSHDA grant agreement to support rehabilitation of the former Shaw Walker Furniture site into mixed‑use housing serving households at or below 120% AMI.
The Muskegon County Board voted on March 19 to name Pivotal GP Holdings LLC as the preferred developer for county‑owned lots near Hartford Terrace Apartments and to sell the parcels to Pivotal for $330,000.
Matt Fair of county administration introduced the housing agenda item during public comment and introduced Jake, the city’s economic development director, who explained the county‑directed request‑for‑proposals process required by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). Jake said two proposals were received but one arrived after the deadline and was ineligible; Pivotal’s submission was recommended as the strongest to compete with MSHDA scoring criteria.
County staff said the parcels — described in the motion as lots at 84 & 90 Hartford Avenue and 1017 & 1035 Pine Street — are adjacent to the recently renovated Hartford Terrace Apartments and are intended for senior and workforce housing compatible with the city’s housing strategy. Commissioners and city staff emphasized the RFP process and partnership with the City of Muskegon in selecting the preferred developer.
Separately in administration reports, the board approved a $3,000,000 Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) grant agreement to support rehabilitation and redevelopment of the former Shaw Walker Furniture Company manufacturing facility into a mixed‑use residential community targeted to households at or below 120% of area median income. County administrators acknowledged work by regional development partners to assemble grant materials on a tight deadline.
Both the Pivotal selection and the MSHDA grant motion carried. The motions authorize the chair to sign associated development and sale documents; staff said additional contract terms and closing steps remain before any transfer of title or grant drawdowns occur.
