Council could OK $199,500 grant application for Manistee First Street Beach loop work
Council could adopt a resolution to establish a request for funds, provide the required grant match, designate Manistee Department of Public Works Director Jeff Mikula as the designated agent and agree to future maintenance on the project.
The Michigan Department of Transportation administers a grant program to assist with paving local streets for communities with populations of less than 10,000 people.
The maximum grant amount is $250,000.00 with a 50/50 match. The grant application amount is $199,500.
The maximum MDOT Category B grant amount is $250,000.00 with a 50/50 match. The First Street Beach loop on Lakeshore Drive grant application amount is $199,500.
Image provided/City of ManisteeThe First Street Beach loop on Lakeshore Drive was identified by the city as an eligible street segment with proposed utility work.
The project is already planned in the proposed Transportation Improvement Program for construction in 2023.
According to a memo from Mikula to Manistee City Manager Bill Gambill, the MDOT Category B Grants are available on an annual basis for local streets.
“This program is extremely competitive and therefore the city has submitted projects which are already planned in the Transportation Improvement Fund,” Mikula said in the memo. “We have selected the beach loop (Lakeshore Drive) at First Street Beach as the 2023 candidate. The project is already planned, contains storm water improvements, parking space expansion and is being funded through developer contributions, Brown Field TIF captures and financed through the street funds.”
Disc golf course
Another project near First Street Beach on the council agenda is focusing on funding for creating a disc golf course.
Council could accept a $22,500 Minger Foundation grant from the Manistee County Community Foundation that the city had applied for and was awarded.
The funds are planned to be spent on equipment and materials for the course.
Smoke on the Water
Also at First Street Beach area is the planned Smoke on the Water event this summer.
Council could approve the Salt City Rock & Blues Smoke on the Water music event scheduled for July 16 at Douglas Park.
Event creators are planning to have a Deep Purple tribute band and several local bands, marijuana consumption and alcoholic beverages for purchase. The marijuana consumption would be cordoned off in designated areas.
Other topics on Tuesday’s agenda include:
• Council could also consider awarding a contract for demolition and removal of the city’s wastewater treatment plant secondary storage tank cover.
Over winter, the secondary digester storage cover was damaged beyond repair. The removal and replacement costs are covered by insurance.
One public bid was received for the cover removal by Zupin Industrial, LLC at $63,075. The engineer’s estimate was $65,000.
Manistee City Council could consider awarding a contract for demolition and removal of the city’s secondary wastewater treatment plant storage tank cover.
Photo provided/City of Manistee• Manistee Mayor Lynda Beaton and council may also appoint members to a list of boards and commissions such as the Neighborhood Restoration and Beautification Commission.
• Council plans to consider a closed session union contract negotiation with the International Association of Firefighters.
• Council also expected to hear a report from Clinton McKinven-Copus for the Manistee Housing Commission.
Tuesday’s meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Manistee City Hall, 70 Maple Street.
