The Muskegon City Commission voted Nov. 10 to adopt a Brownfield Plan Amendment for the Harbor 31 Hotel (part of the Harbor 31 mixed‑use development) and to authorize the mayor and city clerk to sign the associated resolution, concurring with the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority’s condition that the project meet Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility requirements.

Development analyst Jocelyn Hines told the commission the proposal covers a 2.99‑acre site for a five‑story hotel with approximately 126 rooms and a total private investment near $28.8 million, with construction slated to begin winter 2026 and completion target in 2027. The BRA recommended adding a contingency that the developer comply with ADA scoping and accessibility measures after staff reviewed submitted plans.

Public commenters and accessibility advocates raised concerns that the design plan presented to the BRA had only five accessible rooms; consultant and public commenters referenced ADA scoping guidance for transient lodging that requires more mobility‑accessible and communication‑accessible rooms for hotels of this size. Developer representative Mike Hausman and architect materials presented during the meeting showed a later set of drawings listing 13 accessible rooms; Hausman pledged to coordinate with building officials and the DDA to confirm counts and dispersion of accessible units across room types.

Commission discussion focused on ensuring the condition appears in the development and reimbursement agreement and the Brownfield documentation so compliance will be enforced during permitting. The motion to approve the resolution with the BRA’s condition carried by roll call.

Next steps: Staff will ensure the negotiated condition language is included consistently in the Brownfield plan amendment and the development/reimbursement agreement; updated construction documents will be reviewed during the building permit process to verify ADA scoping compliance.