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Commission adopts resolution committing local match for Munising Bay Overlook acquisition
Summary
The commission adopted a resolution to accept acquisition-grant terms and commit to local match funding for the Munising Bay Overlook property (described in the meeting as about 376 acres and purchased for approximately $40,000) and authorized the city manager to proceed with execution of grant documents.
The City Commission voted to adopt a resolution accepting grant terms and committing to match funding to secure the Munising Bay Overlook property. Staff described the transaction as a paperwork-heavy acquisition tied to a trust-fund grant application that would supply most of the purchase funding.
"This resolution is specifically for the trust fund grant portion," a staff member said while summarizing the status of prior resolutions and the current request. The staff member and commissioners clarified that the property description in discussion covers roughly 376 acres located above Cox and Conner’s Road and that the city would stand for a local match while pursuing a roughly $600,000 trust-fund grant; the purchase price mentioned in the meeting was $40,000 for the land parcel.
Commissioners asked how many further resolutions might be required during the federal- and grant-compliance process. Staff said more paperwork should be expected because multiple grants and matching requirements are involved. One commissioner recommended coordinating recreational planning with Munising Township because a portion of the property lies within that township.
The commission adopted the resolution on a roll-call vote with all members recorded as voting in favor and authorized the city manager to sign on behalf of the city.
Next steps: staff will continue grant paperwork, finalize match arrangements and coordinate recreational planning with Munising Township as recommended.
