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Board discusses shared Fishbeck consulting agreement with county land bank
Summary
The BRA discussed a joint consulting arrangement with Fishbeck and the Manistee County Land Bank Authority; members praised Fishbeck's work but allowed the LBA to proceed with an independent procurement process, with no formal action taken by the BRA.
Planning staff updated the board on the shared consulting agreement with Fishbeck and the Manistee County Land Bank Authority. Ms. Gruenberg said the LBA is considering issuing a request for proposals for consulting services while BRA members expressed satisfaction with Fishbeck and the value of maintaining continuity between authorities.
Members emphasized coordination benefits between the land bank and the brownfield authority and asked staff to request updated compensation schedules as part of any future contract renewal. No formal action was taken; the BRA signaled support for continued coordination while respecting the LBA's procurement process.
