presentation to grand rapids chamber of commerce by holland city manager soren wolff april 19, 2007

Presentation to Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce

By Holland City Manager Soren Wolff By Holland City Manager Soren Wolff April 19, 2007April 19, 2007

Local government in Local government in Michigan is organized into Michigan is organized into small boxes. With 83 small boxes. With 83 counties, 534 counties, 534 municipalities and 1,242 municipalities and 1,242 townships (1992), townships (1992), Michigan has 1,859 units Michigan has 1,859 units of local general of local general government - one for government - one for every 5,100 residents. every 5,100 residents. Among states, Michigan Among states, Michigan ranks 7th in number of ranks 7th in number of local general governments local general governments and 8th in number of and 8th in number of independent school independent school districts with 587.districts with 587.

David Rusk, Urban Policy Consultant Former Mayor of Albuquerque, NM

• Many proponents argue Many proponents argue that governmental that governmental consolidation would yield consolidation would yield greater governmental greater governmental efficiency by reducing efficiency by reducing unnecessary duplication unnecessary duplication of services and achieving of services and achieving economies of scale.economies of scale.

• Critics of Critics of consolidation consolidation counter that greater counter that greater bureaucracy, strong bureaucracy, strong public employee public employee unions, etc. may unions, etc. may make larger make larger governments more, governments more, not less, inefficient not less, inefficient and costly.and costly.

Moving beyond debates over governmental Moving beyond debates over governmental efficiency, it is clear that regions which are efficiency, it is clear that regions which are organized governmentally as “small box” organized governmentally as “small box” societies are more segregated by race and societies are more segregated by race and income class than regions which are organized income class than regions which are organized as “big box” societies. as “big box” societies.

In effect, different segments of a regional In effect, different segments of a regional society distribute themselves among the society distribute themselves among the boxes, which, in turn (particularly because boxes, which, in turn (particularly because public education is organized by local public education is organized by local community) tend to reinforce disparities by community) tend to reinforce disparities by race and income class.race and income class.

The effects of The effects of fragmentation of fragmentation of governance are governance are striking in Michigan striking in Michigan society. Throughout society. Throughout its 11 metropolitan its 11 metropolitan areas, Michigan has areas, Michigan has the most racially the most racially segregated segregated neighborhoods and neighborhoods and schools of all 50 schools of all 50 states.states.

City of Holland Population Estimates

2000-2004

4/1/20004/1/2000 35,04835,048

7/1/20007/1/2000 35,05535,055

7/1/20017/1/2001 35,03035,030

7/1/20027/1/2002 34,72234,722

7/1/20037/1/2003 34,74934,749

7/1/20047/1/2004 34,60634,606

Source: Source: U.S. Census BureauU.S. Census Bureau

Population: Actual & Estimates

YearHolland

City%

Change

MACC w/o Holland

City

% Change

19901990 30,855 30,855 --

48,946 48,946 --

20002000 35,048 35,048 13.6%13.6%

68,225 68,225 39.4%39.4%

20052005 36,255 36,255 3.4%3.4%

76,644 76,644 12.3%12.3%

20102010 38,368 38,368 5.8%5.8%

84,257 84,257 9.9%9.9%

Source: Source: ESRI (January 20, 2006)ESRI (January 20, 2006)

Note: Note: The MACC figures do not include Holland City, Olive Township & Port The MACC figures do not include Holland City, Olive Township & Port Sheldon Township.Sheldon Township.

1990 & 2000 figures are actual. 2005 and 2010 figures are estimates.1990 & 2000 figures are actual. 2005 and 2010 figures are estimates.

Estimated % Population Changes

2001 2002 2003 2004

Holland City -0.07%-0.07% -0.88%-0.88% 0.08%0.08% -0.41%-0.41%

Ottawa County 2.20%2.20% 1.19%1.19% 1.26%1.26% 1.12%1.12%

Michigan 0.67%0.67% 0.37%0.37% 0.40%0.40% 0.31%0.31%

U.S.A. 1.31%1.31% 1.01%1.01% 0.99%0.99% 0.97%0.97%

Source: Source: U.S. Census BureauU.S. Census Bureau

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1980 - 3.6% 1980 - 8.1% 1980 - 1.6%

1980 - 7.2% 1980 - 2.6%

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1980 - 3.5%

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1990 - 5.5%

1990 - 18.7%

1990 - 1.9%

1990 - 10.2% 1990 - 4.6% Hispanic Origin 2000U.S. 12.5%

MICHIGAN 3.3%OTTAWA COUNTY 7.0%HOLLAND CITY 22.2%

2000 - 9.2% 2000 - 27.7%

2000 - 8.3%

2000 - 9.9%

2000 - 30.0%

2000 - 5.8% 2000 - 7.2%

Minority PopulationMinority Population

2000 (%)2000 (%) 1990 (%)1990 (%) 1980(%)1980(%)

Holland CityHolland City 30.030.0 18.718.7 13.513.5

Zeeland CityZeeland City 8.38.3 5.55.5 3.53.5

Park TwnPark Twn 9.29.2 5.75.7 3.63.6

Holland TwnHolland Twn 27.727.7 13.413.4 8.18.1

Zeeland TwnZeeland Twn 9.99.9 1.91.9 1.61.6

Fillmore TwnFillmore Twn 7.27.2 4.64.6 2.62.6

Laketown TwpLaketown Twp 5.85.8 10.210.2 7.27.2

Hispanic Origin – 2000Hispanic Origin – 2000

U.S. 12.5%; Michigan 3.3%; Ottawa Co. 7%; Holland U.S. 12.5%; Michigan 3.3%; Ottawa Co. 7%; Holland City 22.2%City 22.2%

% Population by Race / Ethnicity in Holland City

CategoryCategory 2000 2005 2010

White OnlyWhite Only 78.2%78.2% 75.1%75.1% 72.0%72.0%

Black OnlyBlack Only 2.5%2.5% 2.5%2.5% 2.5%2.5%

American Indian OnlyAmerican Indian Only 0.6%0.6% 0.6%0.6% 0.5%0.5%

Asian/Pacific Islander OnlyAsian/Pacific Islander Only 3.6%3.6% 4.6%4.6% 5.9%5.9%

Other Race OnlyOther Race Only 12.4%12.4% 14.2%14.2% 15.9%15.9%

Two or More RacesTwo or More Races 2.7%2.7% 3.0%3.0% 3.2%3.2%

Hispanic OriginHispanic Origin 22.2%22.2% 25.2%25.2% 28.0%28.0%

Source: Source: ESRI (January 20, 2006)ESRI (January 20, 2006)Note:Note: 2000 figures are actual census counts, 2005 & 2010 figures are estimates. 2000 figures are actual census counts, 2005 & 2010 figures are estimates.

% Population by Race / Ethnicity % Population by Race / Ethnicity in MACC including City, but excluding in MACC including City, but excluding

Olive & Port Sheldon TownshipsOlive & Port Sheldon Townships

Category 2000Category 2000 2005 2010

White OnlyWhite Only 84.4%84.4% 82.2%82.2% 79.6%79.6%

Black OnlyBlack Only 1.7%1.7% 1.7%1.7% 1.7%1.7%

American Indian OnlyAmerican Indian Only 0.4%0.4% 0.4%0.4% 0.3%0.3%

Asian/Pacific Islander Asian/Pacific Islander OnlyOnly 4.1%4.1% 5.3%5.3% 6.8%6.8%

Other Race OnlyOther Race Only 7.2%7.2% 8.1%8.1% 9.0%9.0%

Two or More RacesTwo or More Races 2.2%2.2% 2.4%2.4% 2.6%2.6%

Hispanic OriginHispanic Origin 13.9%13.9% 15.6%15.6% 17.4%17.4%


Note: Note: 2000 figures are actual census counts. 2005 & 2010 figures are estimates2000 figures are actual census counts. 2005 & 2010 figures are estimates..

Senior Population (Age 65 +)Senior Population (Age 65 +)

1900(%)1900(%) 2000(%)2000(%)

Holland CityHolland City 13.813.8 13.613.6

Zeeland CityZeeland City 18.418.4 23.323.3

Park TownshipPark Township 6.66.6 7.77.7

Holland TownshipHolland Township 8.48.4 7.07.0

Zeeland TownshipZeeland Township 7.87.8 7.27.2

Fillmore TownshipFillmore Township 8.18.1 8.18.1

Laketown TownshipLaketown Township 7.27.2 11.311.3

U.S.U.S. 12.612.6 12.412.4

MichiganMichigan 11.911.9 12.012.0

Ottawa CountyOttawa County 9.89.8 10.110.1

Allegan CountyAllegan County 11.511.5 11.111.1

% Population by Age

Age

Holland City

1990 2000 2005 2010

<24 43%43% 44%44% 43%43% 43%43%

25-44 29%29% 27%27% 27%27% 25%25%

45-64 14%14% 16%16% 18%18% 19%19%

65+ 14%14% 14%14% 13%13% 12%12%


Note: Note: 1999 & 2000 figures are actual census counts. 2005 & 2010 figures are 1999 & 2000 figures are actual census counts. 2005 & 2010 figures are estimates.estimates.

% Population by Age

AgeAge

MACC w/o Holland City, Olive Township, &

Port Sheldon Township

19901990 20002000 20052005 20102010

<24<24 39%39% 39%39% 38%38% 37%37%

25-4425-44 35%35% 32%32% 30%30% 29%29%

45-6445-64 17%17% 20%20% 22%22% 24%24%

65+65+ 9%9% 9%9% 9%9% 9%9%


Note: Note: 1999 & 2000 figures are actual census counts. 2005 & 2010 figures are 1999 & 2000 figures are actual census counts. 2005 & 2010 figures are estimates.estimates.

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$54,027$72,647 $57,423

$53,227

$50,316

$69,440 $61,333

$59,896

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Holland CityHolland City $37,122$37,122 $50,316$50,316

Zeeland CityZeeland City 37,61437,614 53,22753,227

Park TwnPark Twn 50,07450,074 72,64772,647

Holland TwnHolland Twn 37,49037,490 54,02754,027

Zeeland TwnZeeland Twn 35,98235,982 57,42357,423

Fillmore TwnFillmore Twn 37,30037,300 61,33361,333

Laketown TwnLaketown Twn 42,13442,134 69,44069,440

U.S.U.S. 35,22535,225 50,04650,046

MichiganMichigan 36,65236,652 53,45753,457

Ottawa Co.Ottawa Co. 40,37740,377 59,89659,896Median “Household” Income is different and usually lower.Median “Household” Income is different and usually lower.

Median Household Income

Year Holland City MACC

20002000 $ 42,804 $ 42,804 $ 49,956 $ 49,956

20052005 $ 47,225 $ 47,225 $ 54,933 $ 54,933

20102010 $ 57,497 $ 57,497 $ 60,251 $ 60,251

2000 is an actual U.S. Census figure.2000 is an actual U.S. Census figure.

2005 and 2010 are estimates provided by ESRI (January 20, 2005 and 2010 are estimates provided by ESRI (January 20, 2006).2006).

Poverty StatusPoverty Status

1990 (%)1990 (%)

PersonsPersons2000 (%)2000 (%)

PersonsPersons



Park TwnPark Twn 2.02.0 2.62.6

Holland TwnHolland Twn 4.94.9 6.36.3

Zeeland TwnZeeland Twn 4.74.7 6.36.3

Fillmore TwnFillmore Twn 4.94.9 5.45.4

Laketown TwnLaketown Twn 3.03.0 2.82.8

U.S.U.S. 13.113.1 12.412.4

MichiganMichigan 13.113.1 10.510.5

Ottawa Co.Ottawa Co. 6.006.00 5.55.5

Allegan Co.Allegan Co. 9.59.5 7.37.3

Per Capita Personal Income

YearHolland

Grand Haven MPSAMichigan U.S.A.

20002000 $ 27,881 $ 27,881 $ 29,552 $ 29,552 $ 29,845 $ 29,845

20022002 $ 27,831 $ 27,831 $ 30,225 $ 30,225 $ 30,814 $ 30,814

20042004 $ 30,203 $ 30,203 $ 32,052 $ 32,052 $ 33,041 $ 33,041

Source: Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic AnalysisU.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis

Households by Income

Actual 2000 Estimated 2005 Projected 2010

Holland City MACC Holland City MACC Holland City MACC

< $15,000 11.8%11.8% 8.4%8.4% 10.2%10.2% 7.1%7.1% 9.2%9.2% 6.3%6.3%

$15,000-24,999 12.2%12.2% 10.3%10.3% 10.7%10.7% 9.1%9.1% 9.2%9.2% 7.7%7.7%

$25,000-34,999 14.2%14.2% 12.3%12.3% 12.7%12.7% 10.5%10.5% 11.3%11.3% 9.1%9.1%

$35,000-49,999 21.1%21.1% 19.0%19.0% 19.8%19.8% 17.3%17.3% 18.2%18.2% 16.1%16.1%

$50,000-74,999 22.2%22.2% 24.7%24.7% 23.1%23.1% 24.5%24.5% 23.8%23.8% 23.7%23.7%

$75,000-99,999 10.0%10.0% 13.6%13.6% 11.4%11.4% 14.8%14.8% 11.1%11.1% 13.5%13.5%

$100,000-149,999 5.4%5.4% 7.7%7.7% 7.9%7.9% 11.5%11.5% 11.4%11.4% 15.8%15.8%

$150,000-199,999 1.4%1.4% 2.0%2.0% 1.9%1.9% 2.4%2.4% 2.4%2.4% 3.6%3.6%

$200,000+ 1.8%1.8% 2.0%2.0% 2.3%2.3% 2.8%2.8% 3.4%3.4% 4.2%4.2%

Average Household Income: $53,236 $53,236 $60,883 $60,883 $59,716 $59,716 $68,519 $68,519 $67,652 $67,652 $78,199 $78,199

Source:Source: ESRI (January 20, 2006) ESRI (January 20, 2006)

Note: Note: The MACC figures include the City of Holland, but do not include Port Sheldon nor Olive Townships.The MACC figures include the City of Holland, but do not include Port Sheldon nor Olive Townships.

School Enrollment Data

Fall 2000 Fall 2005

# of

Students# of

Minority%

Minority# of

Students# of

Minority%

Minority

HollandHolland 5,488 5,488

2,410 2,410 43.9%43.9%

4,896 4,896

2,507 2,507 51.2%51.2%

Holland Holland ChristianChristian

2,400 2,400

83 83 3.5%3.5%

2,271 2,271

136 136 6.0%6.0%

West West OttawaOttawa

7,451 7,451

2,137 2,137 28.9%28.9%

8,090 8,090

3,560 3,560 44.0%44.0%

ZeelandZeeland 4,682 4,682 566 566 12.1%12.1% 5,177 5,177 777 777 15.0%15.0%

HamiltonHamilton 2,346 2,346 112 112 4.8%4.8% 2,585 2,585 194 194 7.5%7.5%

Charter Charter SchoolsSchools

1,161 1,161 318318 27.4%27.4% 1,749 1,749 712 712 40.0%40.0%

SchoolSchool Total # of Total # of StudentsStudents

Total # of Total # of MinoritiesMinorities

% of % of MinoritiesMinorities

Total # of Total # of Free/ Free/

Reduced Reduced Lunch Lunch Prgm.Prgm.

% Free/ % Free/ Reduced Reduced

Lunch Lunch Prgm.Prgm.

HollandHolland 4,8964,896 2,5072,507 51.251.2 1,8561,856 37.937.9

Holland Holland ChristianChristian 2,2712,271 136136 66 6868 33

West West OttawaOttawa 8,0908,090 3,5603,560 4444 2,6702,670 3333

ZeelandZeeland 5,1775,177 777777 1515 932932 1818

Hamilton Hamilton 2,5852,585 194194 7.57.5 419419 16.216.2

Charter Charter SchoolsSchools 1,7491,749 712712 4040 459459 26.326.3

School Enrollment Data (Fall 2005)

Education StatusEducation Status

Less Than High School – Bachelor DegreeLess Than High School – Bachelor Degree

1990 (%)1990 (%) 2000 (%)2000 (%)

Holland CityHolland City 26.4 / 14.526.4 / 14.5 21.5 / 17.921.5 / 17.9

Zeeland CityZeeland City 27.3 / 10.427.3 / 10.4 18.1 / 15.318.1 / 15.3

Park TownshipPark Township 11.9 / 20.311.9 / 20.3 7.3 / 24.77.3 / 24.7

Holland TownshipHolland Township 25.4 / 8.225.4 / 8.2 17.6 / 16.917.6 / 16.9

Zeeland TownshipZeeland Township 22.8 / 7.022.8 / 7.0 16.2 / 12.816.2 / 12.8

Fillmore TownshipFillmore Township 31.0 / 7.831.0 / 7.8 24.1 / 10.824.1 / 10.8

Laketown TownshipLaketown Township 15.4 / 12.315.4 / 12.3 8.8 / 21.28.8 / 21.2

U.S.U.S. 24.8 / 13.124.8 / 13.1 19.6 / 15.519.6 / 15.5

MichiganMichigan 23.2 / 10.923.2 / 10.9 16.6 / 13.716.6 / 13.7

Ottawa CountyOttawa County 20.2 /12.620.2 /12.6 13.4 / 18.013.4 / 18.0

Allegan CountyAllegan County 25.6 / 7.925.6 / 7.9 17.7 / 10.817.7 / 10.8

There is growing evidence that regional There is growing evidence that regional societies characterized by sharp and societies characterized by sharp and growing disparities between income growing disparities between income classes, racial groups, and neighboring classes, racial groups, and neighboring jurisdictions are less effective economic jurisdictions are less effective economic competitors as whole regionscompetitors as whole regions..

Aaron Bernstein Aaron Bernstein August 1995August 1995

KEY ISSUES

Taxing / Revenue PoliciesTaxing / Revenue Policies

Growth ManagementGrowth Management

UtilitiesUtilities

Housing PoliciesHousing Policies

Taxing / Revenue Issues

TAXING / REVENUE POLICIES PROPERTY TAXES

UnitUnit 12-31-0512-31-05 2006 Rate2006 Rate Taxes CollectedTaxes Collected

Holland CityHolland City $1,170,506,383$1,170,506,383 14.0014.00 $16,387,089$16,387,089

Zeeland CityZeeland City 390,063,635390,063,635 11.385411.3854 4,441,0314,441,031

Park TwnPark Twn 830,599,699830,599,699 3.95763.9576 3,287,1813,287,181

Holland TwnHolland Twn 1,252,988,3461,252,988,346 6.30006.3000 7,893,8277,893,827

Zeeland TwnZeeland Twn 319,604,364319,604,364 8.12348.1234 2,596,2742,596,274

Fillmore TwnFillmore Twn 97,283,58797,283,587 5.80435.8043 564,663564,663

Laketown Laketown TwnTwn

299,452,186299,452,186 3.88723.8872 1,164,0311,164,031

TotalTotal $4,360,498,200$4,360,498,200 Average 7.6369Average 7.6369 36,334,09636,334,096

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Tax Rates

TAX BILL($100,000 TAXABLE VALUE)

City of Holland$14.000

$1,000 of Value

Laketown Township$3.8872

$1,000 of Value

$1,400,00 $388.72Tax Sharing Rate

$833.26

COUNTY TAXES COUNTY TAXES

2006 RATE2006 RATE

UnitUnit Ottawa TaxesOttawa Taxes Allegan TaxesAllegan Taxes


Zeeland CityZeeland City 4.25724.2572

Holland TownshipHolland Township 4.25724.2572

Zeeland TownshipZeeland Township 4.25724.2572

Park TownshipPark Township 4.25724.2572

Laketown TownshipLaketown Township 5.86865.8686

Fillmore TownshipFillmore Township 5.86865.8686

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School Taxes

We all basically pay the same except for Special Voted Millages

• “In Michigan, there is little likelihood of a significant number of local towns, villages, and cities joining together in a voluntary compact regarding regional growth management unless they simultaneously adopt a significant regional revenue-sharing program as well. .

• The problem is one of incentives. In a “small box” system of governance almost every little village and town will regard the next proposed shopping center or subdivision as beneficial to them”

David Rusk, Urban Policy Consultant Former Mayor of Albuquerque, NM

TAX BASE HISTORY PRE-PROPOSAL ‘A’

YearYear Tax BaseTax Base % Change% Change

19881988 $425,050,650$425,050,650 + 6.4+ 6.4

19891989 461,870,100461,870,100 + 8.7+ 8.7

19901990 507,517,750507,517,750 + 9.9+ 9.9

19911991 502,948,950502,948,950 + 10.9+ 10.9

19921992 613,594,650613,594,650 + 9.0+ 9.0

19931993 633,588,250633,588,250 + 3.3+ 3.3

19941994 669,960,000669,960,000 + 5.7+ 5.7

19951995 696,212,800696,212,800 + 3.9+ 3.9

TAX RATE HISTORY PRE-PROPOSAL ‘A’

Year Rate % Change

1988 15.0209 0

1989 15.2709 1.66

1990 15.0000 - 1.77

1991 14.5000 - 3.33

1992 14.0000 - 3.45

1993 13.8588 - 1.01

1994 13.5302 - 2.37

1995 13.2123 - 2.35

TAX BASE HISTORY POST-PROPOSAL ‘A’TAX BASE HISTORY POST-PROPOSAL ‘A’

Fiscal Year Tax BaseFiscal Year Tax Base % Change% Change

19961996 $724,381,299$724,381,299 + 4.8+ 4.8

19971997 766,422,220766,422,220 + 5.8+ 5.8

19981998 812,987,033812,987,033 + 6.1+ 6.1

19991999 859,602,195859,602,195 + 5.7+ 5.7

20002000 908,750,046908,750,046 + 5.7+ 5.7

20012001 949,299,498949,299,498 + 4.5+ 4.5

20022002 1,018,732,2711,018,732,271 + 7.3+ 7.3

20032003 1,054,075,9971,054,075,997 + 3.5+ 3.5

20042004 1,087,694,5601,087,694,560 + 3.2+ 3.2

20052005 1,118,330,9851,118,330,985 + 2.8+ 2.8

20062006 1,133,368,2321,133,368,232 + 1.34+ 1.34

20072007 1,170,506,3831,170,506,383 +3. 28+3. 28

TAX RATE HISTORY POST-PROPOSAL “A”

Year Rate % Change

19961996 13.212313.2123 00

19971997 13.162313.1623 - .38- .38

19981998 13.483113.4831 + 2.44+ 2.44

19991999 14.227314.2273 + 5.52+ 5.52

20002000 14.182714.1827 - .31- .31

20012001 14.182714.1827 00

20022002 14.182714.1827 00

20032003 14.000014.0000 - 1.29- 1.29

20042004 14.000014.0000 00

20052005 14.000014.0000 00

20062006 14.000014.0000 00

20072007 14.000014.0000 00

STATE OF MICHIGAN ASSESSMENT CAPSTATE OF MICHIGAN ASSESSMENT CAP

1995 (FY96)1995 (FY96) 2.6%2.6%

1996 (FY97)1996 (FY97) 2.8%2.8%

1997 (FY98)1997 (FY98) 2.8%2.8%

1998 (FY99)1998 (FY99) 2.7%2.7%

1999 (FY00)1999 (FY00) 1.6%1.6%

2000 (FY01)2000 (FY01) 1.9%1.9%

2001 (FY02)2001 (FY02) 3.2%3.2%

2002 (FY03)2002 (FY03) 3.2%3.2%

2003 (FY04)2003 (FY04) 1.5%1.5%

2004 (FY05)2004 (FY05) 2.3%2.3%

2005 (FY06)2005 (FY06) 2.3%2.3%

2006 (FY07)2006 (FY07) 3.3%3.3%

2007 (FY08)2007 (FY08) 3.7%3.7%

STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (SEV) VS.TAXABLE VALUE TAX YEAR 2006

SEVSEV $1,320,199,150$1,320,199,150

TaxableTaxable $1,170,506,383$1,170,506,383

DifferenceDifference $149,692,767$149,692,767

%% 11.34%11.34%

SCHOOL FOUNDATION ALLOWANCE PER STUDENT

School Year Allowance per Student % Change

2006/20072006/2007 $7,223.00$7,223.00 + 2.99%+ 2.99%

2005/20062005/2006 7,013.007,013.00 + 2.56%+ 2.56%

2004/20052004/2005 6,838.006,838.00 + 0%+ 0%

2003/20042003/2004 6,838.006,838.00 + 0%+ 0%

2002/20032002/2003 6,838.006,838.00 + 3.01%+ 3.01%

2001/20022001/2002 6,638.006,638.00 + 4.73%+ 4.73%

2000/20012000/2001 6,338.006,338.00 + 0%+ 0%

1999/20001999/2000 6,338.006,338.00 + 4.98%+ 4.98%

1998/19991998/1999 6,037.526,037.52 + 4.10%+ 4.10%

1997/19981997/1998 5,799.525,799.52 + 0%+ 0%

1996/19971996/1997 5,799.525,799.52 + 2.73%+ 2.73%

1995/19961995/1996 5,645.525,645.52

Averages to 2.7% increase over the 10 yearsAverages to 2.7% increase over the 10 years

STATE SALES TAX

State Sales Tax

City of Holland State Revenue

Sharing

20012001 $4.000 M$4.000 M

20022002 + 1.02%+ 1.02% 3.854 M3.854 M - 3.65%- 3.65%

20032003 + 1.70%+ 1.70% 3.659 M3.659 M - 5.06%- 5.06%

20042004 - 1.09%- 1.09% 3.285 M3.285 M - 10.23%- 10.23%

20052005 + 2.39%+ 2.39% 3.228 M3.228 M - 1.10%- 1.10%

20062006 ?? 3.212 M3.212 M - .65%- .65%

20072007 ?? - .50%- .50%

Growth Issues

GROWTH MANAGEMENT

Urban sprawl and decline of core Urban sprawl and decline of core communities are intertwined. In general, communities are intertwined. In general, the faster the rate of sprawl, the faster the faster the rate of sprawl, the faster the abandonment of central cities and the abandonment of central cities and older suburbsolder suburbs

The State of Michigan has not enacted a The State of Michigan has not enacted a statewide comprehensive statewide comprehensive Land Use LawLand Use Law (Washington/Oregon)(Washington/Oregon)

In Michigan, each local government In Michigan, each local government exercises sovereign planning and exercises sovereign planning and zoning powers (1,859 units)zoning powers (1,859 units)

Michigan has 10 types of local governments:Michigan has 10 types of local governments:

CountiesCounties

Home Rule CountiesHome Rule Counties

Townships Townships

Charter TownshipsCharter Townships

VillagesVillages

Home Rule VillagesHome Rule Villages

Special Charter CitiesSpecial Charter Cities

44thth Class Cities Class Cities

55thth Class Cities Class Cities

Home Rule CitiesHome Rule Cities

GROWTH MANAGEMENT

PRINCIPLES OF SMART GROWTH

Mix land uses

Take advantage of compact building design

Create housing opportunities and choices for a range of household types, family sizes, and incomes

Create walkable neighborhoods

Foster distinctive, attractive communities with a strong sense of place

PRINCIPLES OF SMART GROWTH

Preserve open space, farmland, natural Preserve open space, farmland, natural beauty, historic buildings and critical beauty, historic buildings and critical environmental areasenvironmental areas

Reinvest in and strengthen existing Reinvest in and strengthen existing communities and achieve more balanced communities and achieve more balanced regional developmentregional development

Provide a variety of transportation choicesProvide a variety of transportation choicesMake development decisions predictable, Make development decisions predictable, fair and cost-effectivefair and cost-effective

Encourage citizen and stakeholder Encourage citizen and stakeholder participation in development decisionsparticipation in development decisions

UTILITY ISSUES

Housing Issues

Housing Policies

Basic Components of Comprehensive Housing Policy

Encourage the availability of affordable housing for all economic segments of populationPromote variety of residential densities and housing typesStimulate mixed-use and mixed-income developments to integrate neighborhoodsEncourage preservation of existing housing stockHousing policies must be developed on an area-wide basis

Housing Policies

City of Holland’s Housing Advisory Committee also has non-City residents as members

City of Holland has adopted a Housing Goals and Policies Plan (May of 1995)

No other governmental unit in the MACC has a Housing Committee or Goals and Policies Plan

The MACC has the potential to play this role - Problem: no area land use or zoning regulatory agency

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Median Value - $127,700Rental Percentage - 28.8% Rental Percentage - 5%

Median Value - $151,800

Rental Percentage - 22.6%Median Value - $116,900





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Median Value - $119,600Rental Percentage - 33.8%



Median Home ValueMedian Home Value

1990 2000 2005 2010

Holland City $67,756 $67,756

$104,805 $104,805

$133,409 $133,409

$169,387 $169,387

MACC (w/o Olive & Port Sheldon Townships)

$74,316 $74,316

$123,909 $123,909

$157,057 $157,057

$197,219 $197,219


1990 and 2000 figures are actual. 2005 and 2010 figures are estimates.1990 and 2000 figures are actual. 2005 and 2010 figures are estimates.

HOUSING DATA

LOCATION 2000 HOUSING VACANCY RATE

1990 MEDIAN VALUE $

2000

Holland CityHolland City 4.54.5 68,20068,200 107,900107,900

Zeeland CityZeeland City 4.44.4 67,70067,700 116,900116,900

Park TwnPark Twn 11.711.7 90,60090,600 162,200162,200

Holland TwnHolland Twn 5.45.4 74,80074,800 127,700127,700

Zeeland TwnZeeland Twn 3.13.1 78,90078,900 151,800151,800

Fillmore TwpFillmore Twp 4.14.1 70,00070,000 127,200127,200

Laketown TwnLaketown Twn 12.312.3 85,60085,600 158,800158,800

U.S.U.S. 9.09.0 79,10079,100 119,600119,600

MIMI 10.610.6 60,60060,600 115,600115,600

OttawaOttawa 6.06.0 74,60074,600 133,000133,000

AlleganAllegan 11.811.8 59,30059,300 115,500115,500

Owner-Occupied Units OnlyOwner-Occupied Units Only

HOUSING DATA – RENTAL UNITS

LOCATION 1990 RENTAL % 2000 RENTAL %



Park TwnPark Twn 8.88.8 9.89.8

Holland TwnHolland Twn 22.622.6 28.828.8

Zeeland TwnZeeland Twn 6.56.5 5.05.0

Fillmore TwpFillmore Twp 15.115.1 13.413.4

Laketown TwnLaketown Twn 15.115.1 14.414.4

U.S.U.S. 32.232.2 33.833.8

MIMI 25.825.8 26.226.2

OttawaOttawa 18.118.1 19.319.3

AlleganAllegan 16.816.8 17.117.1

Owner-Occupied Units OnlyOwner-Occupied Units Only

Housing Units by Percentages

Holland City

19901990 20002000 20052005 20102010

Owner-occupiedOwner-occupied 63.7%63.7% 64.1%64.1% 65.8%65.8% 66.9%66.9%

Renter-occupiedRenter-occupied 30.3%30.3% 31.4%31.4% 30.3%30.3% 29.3%29.3%

VacantVacant 6.0%6.0% 4.5%4.5% 3.9%3.9% 3.8%3.8%

MACCMACC

19901990 20002000 20052005 20102010

Owner-occupiedOwner-occupied 71.3%71.3% 71.5%71.5% 73.6%73.6% 74.6%74.6%

Renter-occupiedRenter-occupied 21.4%21.4% 22.1%22.1% 21.0%21.0% 20.1%20.1%

VacantVacant 7.3%7.3% 6.4%6.4% 5.4%5.4% 5.2%5.2%



Note: Note: MACC figures do not include Olive and Port Sheldon Townships.MACC figures do not include Olive and Port Sheldon Townships.

Number of Housing Units

1990 2000 2005 2010

HollandCity 11,305 11,305 12,533 12,533 (+11%)(+11%) 13,012 13,012 (+4%)(+4%) 13,901 13,901 (+7%)(+7%)

MACC (w/o Olive & Port Sheldon Townships)

29,485 29,485 38,187 38,187 (+30%)(+30%) 41,858 41,858 (+10%)(+10%) 45,812 45,812 (+9%)(+9%)

Source: Source: ESRI (January 20, 2006ESRI (January 20, 2006


Housing Units AnalysisHomes for Sale % of Owner

Occupied

HOLLAND

2005 February2005 February 276276 3.293.29

2005 November2005 November 376376 4.474.47

2006 June2006 June 336336 4.004.00


HOLLAND TWN

2005 February2005 February


2006 June2006 June 259259 3.513.51


ZEELAND



2006 June2006 June 3232 1.731.73


Housing Units Analysis

Homes for Sale % of Owner Occupied

ZEELAND TWN



2006 June2006 June 8181 3.273.27


PARK TWN



2006 June2006 June 246246 3.943.94


Housing Units AnalysisHomes for Sale % of Owner

Occupied

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2006 June2006 June 6060 2.952.95


FILLMORE TWN



2006 June2006 June 1919 2.242.24


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Kickoff: January 8, 2001Kickoff: January 8, 2001

10 ESSENTIAL ACTIVITIES COMMITTEES10 ESSENTIAL ACTIVITIES COMMITTEES• EnvironmentEnvironment• TransportationTransportation• InfrastructureInfrastructure• Economic DevelopmentEconomic Development• Land Use/Urbanization/DemographicsLand Use/Urbanization/Demographics• Education ResearchEducation Research• Health and Human ServicesHealth and Human Services• Tourism/ConventionsTourism/Conventions• Cultural/ArtsCultural/Arts• GovernanceGovernance

Annual Average Unemployment Rates

(% of Labor Force 16+)(% of Labor Force 16+)

YearYear Holland Holland CityCity

Holland-Grand Holland-Grand Haven MPSAHaven MPSA MichiganMichigan U.S.A.U.S.A.

1999 3.2%3.2% 2.4%2.4% 3.8%3.8% 4.2%4.2%

2001 5.2%5.2% 4.1%4.1% 5.3%5.3% 4.7%4.7%

2003 7.4%7.4% 5.9%5.9% 7.3%7.3% 6.0%6.0%

2005* 7.0%7.0% 5.2%5.2% 6.9%6.9% 5.1%5.1%

* * 2005 figures are an 11-month average. SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of Labor

Annual Average Employment Rates(% of Labor Force 16+)(% of Labor Force 16+)

YearYear Holland Holland CityCity

Holland-Grand Holland-Grand Haven MPSAHaven MPSA MichiganMichigan U.S.A.U.S.A.

19991999 96.8%96.8% 97.6%97.6% 96.2%96.2% 95.8%95.8%

20012001 94.8%94.8% 95.9%95.9% 94.7%94.7% 95.3%95.3%

20032003 92.6%92.6% 94.1%94.1% 92.7%92.7% 94.0%94.0%

2005*2005* 93.0%93.0% 94.8%94.8% 93.1%93.1% 94.9%94.9%

* 2005 figures are an 11-month average.* 2005 figures are an 11-month average.SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of LaborSOURCE: U.S. Bureau of Labor

Estimated 2005 Employed Population 16+ by Industry

Holland City MACC

Agriculture/Mining 0.8%0.8% 1.1%1.1%

Construction 4.3%4.3% 4.8%4.8%

Manufacturing 27.5%27.5% 30.0%30.0%

Wholesale Trade 3.3%3.3% 3.9%3.9%

Retail Trade 11.5%11.5% 11.2%11.2%

Transportation/Utilities 2.4%2.4% 3.2%3.2%

Information 1.8%1.8% 1.1%1.1%

Finance/Insurance/Real Estate 3.8%3.8% 4.7%4.7%

Services 42.2%42.2% 38.0%38.0%

Public Administration 2.4%2.4% 2.0%2.0%

Source:Source: ESRI (January 20, 2006) ESRI (January 20, 2006)

Note: Note: The MACC figures include the City of Holland, but do The MACC figures include the City of Holland, but do not include Port Sheldon nor Olive Townships.not include Port Sheldon nor Olive Townships.

Estimated 2005 Employed Population 16+ by Occupation

Holland CityHolland City MACCMACC

White CollarWhite Collar 55.3%55.3% 56.5%56.5%

Management/Business/FinancialManagement/Business/Financial 10.2%10.2% 12.8%12.8%

ProfessionalProfessional 21.9%21.9% 21.2%21.2%

SalesSales 10.7%10.7% 10.2%10.2%

Administrative SupportAdministrative Support 12.6%12.6% 12.3%12.3%

ServicesServices 15.8%15.8% 13.9%13.9%

Blue CollarBlue Collar 28.8%28.8% 29.6%29.6%

Farming/Forestry/FishingFarming/Forestry/Fishing 0.4%0.4% 0.6%0.6%

Construction/ExtractionConstruction/Extraction 3.9%3.9% 3.8%3.8%

Installation/Maintenance/RepairInstallation/Maintenance/Repair 1.7%1.7% 3.5%3.5%

ProductionProduction 16.7%16.7% 15.6%15.6%

Transportation/Material MovingTransportation/Material Moving 6.1%6.1% 6.1%6.1%

Source:Source: ESRI (January 20, 2006) ESRI (January 20, 2006)Note: Note: The MACC figures include the City of Holland, but do not include The MACC figures include the City of Holland, but do not include Port Sheldon nor Olive Townships.Port Sheldon nor Olive Townships.

City of HollandCity of Holland

• Employment30.0% Minority24.7% Minorities - 18 yrs or older

• Youth/Education Less than 18 yrs old55% White45% Minorities

(2000 Census Data)

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There is growing evidence that regional societies characterized by sharp and growing disparities between income classes, racial groups, and neighboring jurisdictions are less effective economic competitors as whole regions

Aaron Bernstein August 1995


Priorities for Regional CollaborationPriorities for Regional Collaboration

Create a Regional MindsetFoster a Prosperous EconomyStrengthen Community Through DiversityEnsure A Sustainable EnvironmentRevitalize Our Urban CentersDevelop a Tri-Plex Growth Strategy


Revitalize Our Urban CentersRevitalize Our Urban Centers

They provide their greater communities with common unifying identityThey serve as gathering placesThey serve as central locations for sharing the cost of common facilities and services


Cities and Urban CentersCities and Urban Centers

Facing a Common CrisesFacing a Common Crises

Economic, demographic and lifestyle trends beyond their control

Diminishing tax base

Aging Infrastructure

Unevenly resourced central City school systems struggle with issues beyond the walls of classroom

Cont…

Business and higher-income families are moving out leaving low-income families behind

Low-income families lack resources for education, housing, transportation, and health care needs

There are “no quick fixes”

“Revitalization can only be achieved with a comprehensive approach that includes support from the larger Tri-Plex community”

A New Agenda for a New Michigan

By Michigan Future, Inc.By Michigan Future, Inc.

June 2006June 2006

Changing Global Economy from Industrial toChanging Global Economy from Industrial to

Knowledge Driven Entrepreneurial EconomyKnowledge Driven Entrepreneurial Economy

Goal: Per Capita Income Above National Average

Michigan + 70 Years Achieved That!

• High Paying JobsHigh Paying Jobs• Knowledge Based IndustriesKnowledge Based Industries• InformationInformation• Financial ServicesFinancial Services• InsuranceInsurance• Professional & Technical ServicesProfessional & Technical Services• Management of CompaniesManagement of Companies

Michigan’s Past - Today

• FactoriesFactories• FarmingFarming• TourismTourism

• Being Done Elsewhere or at Lower - Being Done Elsewhere or at Lower - Wage IndustriesWage Industries

“ “ Uncompetitive Auto Industry”Uncompetitive Auto Industry”

Economies Must Be Regional with Concentration of Talent

• KnowledgeKnowledge• CreativityCreativity• EntrepreneurshipEntrepreneurship

• How?How?• Create / Develop a CultureCreate / Develop a Culture• Key Investments Aimed to Prepare, Key Investments Aimed to Prepare,

Retain and Attract TalentRetain and Attract Talent

Past Decade Michigan Centered Economic Development on Cutting Taxes

““Most Successful Regions Around Most Successful Regions Around United States are Not Characterized United States are Not Characterized by Low Taxes”by Low Taxes”

Strategy

• Priority 1Priority 1• Build a Culture Aligned with Flat Build a Culture Aligned with Flat

WorldWorld• LearningLearning• Entrepreneurial SpiritEntrepreneurial Spirit• Being Welcome to AllBeing Welcome to All

Strategy

• Priority 2Priority 2• Invest in Higher EducationInvest in Higher Education

• Institutional independence at Institutional independence at public universitiespublic universities

• Fund students rather than Fund students rather than institutionsinstitutions

• Provide state match for Federal Provide state match for Federal Research fundingResearch funding

Strategy

• Priority 3Priority 3• Building Regions that are Attractive Building Regions that are Attractive

Places to LivePlaces to Live• Create Vibrant Central Cities and Create Vibrant Central Cities and

NeighborhoodsNeighborhoods• Provide High Quality InfrastructureProvide High Quality Infrastructure

•Connection to InternetConnection to Internet•AirportsAirports•Green Open SpaceGreen Open Space

Strategy

• Priority 4Priority 4• Attract Export – Based Business Attract Export – Based Business

InvestmentInvestment• Business taxes easily understoodBusiness taxes easily understood• Minimize regulationsMinimize regulations• Stay away from government Stay away from government

deciding industries to invest indeciding industries to invest in

Strategy

• Priority 5Priority 5• Align K – 12Align K – 12

• Education with a Knowledge – Education with a Knowledge – Driven EconomyDriven Economy

• Love of LearningLove of Learning• Academic and Soft Skills Needed in Academic and Soft Skills Needed in

Flat WorldFlat World

Strategy

• Priority 6Priority 6• New LEADERSHIPNew LEADERSHIP

• Strong Regional – MetropolitanStrong Regional – Metropolitan•CivicCivic

•Business – National & Business – National & International CompetingInternational Competing

•PoliticalPolitical

Leadership Discussion

• About How to Do Well in the Economy of About How to Do Well in the Economy of the Futurethe Future

• Not How to Save the PastNot How to Save the Past• Must Not Be Who to Blame for the Must Not Be Who to Blame for the

Decline of Old EconomyDecline of Old Economy

A New Model MichiganEight Ideas to Structurally Change How Michigan Does the Public’s Business in These Difficult Economic Times

The Center for MichiganJanuary 2007

Structural Changes in Spending

• Reduce spending on Corrections.Reduce spending on Corrections.• Develop a Michigan Scorecard of Develop a Michigan Scorecard of

performance metrics to help govern performance metrics to help govern allocation of state revenues to schools and allocation of state revenues to schools and local government.local government.

• Require intensified consolidation and service Require intensified consolidation and service sharing in schools and local government.sharing in schools and local government.

• Critically examine public sector pay, Critically examine public sector pay, benefits, and staffing levels and adjust benefits, and staffing levels and adjust accordingly based on statewide and national accordingly based on statewide and national benchmarking.benchmarking.

“There are 83 counties, 1242 townships,274 cities of less than 10,000, 259 villages, 553 local school districts, 230charter schools, and 57 intermediateschool districts all looking to continue tobe fed by state revenues.

Give us a Break!”

• By a Longtime Public Schools Official

Structural Changes in Taxation

• Extend sales tax to services if Extend sales tax to services if justified for specific purposesjustified for specific purposes

• Graduate the state income tax.Graduate the state income tax.• Broaden the base and lower the rate Broaden the base and lower the rate

of state business taxes.of state business taxes.• Consider tax increases on beer and Consider tax increases on beer and

soft drinks.soft drinks.

Michigan’s Defining Moment:Michigan’s Defining Moment:Report of the Emergency Financial

Advisory PanelFebruary 2, 2007

Prepared forPrepared for

The Office of the GovernorThe Office of the Governor

• Needs fundamental reform of both spending and taxes;

• Must create a modern tax structure that abandons the focus on the economic system of the 20th century and looks to the developing economy of the new century;

• Must end the disinvestment in education and those other assets that define the quality of life that knowledge-based workers seek—cultural offerings, natural resources, and vibrant cities; and

• Must develop a fiscal plan that includes a combination of revenue increases, spending cuts, and reform of how public services are delivered.

HIGHQUALITY OF

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Urban Growth, Sustainability & Urban Growth, Sustainability & Revitalization in the Holland AreaRevitalization in the Holland Area

Can We Manage It?...Can We Manage It?...

Yes…

But Will We?But Will We?

COLLABORATIONCOLLABORATION

• West Michigan Airport AuthorityWest Michigan Airport Authority• MAX Transit AuthorityMAX Transit Authority• Macatawa Area Coordinating Council Macatawa Area Coordinating Council

(MACC) MPO(MACC) MPO• West Michigan Strategic Alliance and West Michigan Strategic Alliance and

Planning InitiativePlanning Initiative• Macatawa Greenway ProjectMacatawa Greenway Project• Macatawa Area Coordinating Council Macatawa Area Coordinating Council

Watershed ProjectWatershed Project

• Dredge Disposal ProjectDredge Disposal Project• Herrick District LibraryHerrick District Library• Wastewater Agreement (All MACC Wastewater Agreement (All MACC

members except Zeeland)members except Zeeland)• Weed and Seed Initiative (US Weed and Seed Initiative (US

Department of Justice)Department of Justice)• Area-wide representation and financing Area-wide representation and financing

Holland Aquatic CenterHolland Aquatic Center

• Numerous Boundary Sanitary Sewer / Water Numerous Boundary Sanitary Sewer / Water Main and Street ProjectsMain and Street Projects

• US-31 Bypass Regional ProposalUS-31 Bypass Regional Proposal• Water Agreements with Park, Holland, Water Agreements with Park, Holland,

Laketown Townships and the City of ZeelandLaketown Townships and the City of Zeeland• Electric Franchise Agreements with Electric Franchise Agreements with

Laketown, Fillmore, Holland and Park Laketown, Fillmore, Holland and Park TownshipsTownships

• Joint Efforts Toward the Holland Historical Joint Efforts Toward the Holland Historical Trust (Museum) Capital Campaign Trust (Museum) Capital Campaign

• No Wake ZonesNo Wake Zones• Sesquicentennial CelebrationSesquicentennial Celebration• 425 Agreement with Fillmore Township425 Agreement with Fillmore Township• Urban Cooperation Agreements with Urban Cooperation Agreements with

Fillmore TownshipFillmore Township• Mutual Aid Fire Agreements with all Mutual Aid Fire Agreements with all

Neighboring Units of GovernmentNeighboring Units of Government• Waverly / 120Waverly / 120thth Avenue Bridge Project Avenue Bridge Project

• Celebration “2000” New Year’s Eve EventCelebration “2000” New Year’s Eve Event• Common Area-wide Representation on Board Common Area-wide Representation on Board

of Holland Hospitalof Holland Hospital• Common Area-wide Representation on Tulip Common Area-wide Representation on Tulip

Time BoardTime Board• Technology / Computer Services with Holland Technology / Computer Services with Holland

TownshipTownship• Cable Access TV Interconnect AgreementCable Access TV Interconnect Agreement• Ottawa and Allegan County / Police Mutual Ottawa and Allegan County / Police Mutual

Aid AgreementsAid Agreements

• Joint 911 Central DispatchJoint 911 Central Dispatch• Many Ottawa / Allegan and City Joint Traffic Many Ottawa / Allegan and City Joint Traffic

Enforcement GrantsEnforcement Grants• Joint Fire Station Construction Project Joint Fire Station Construction Project

(Holland City and Park Township)(Holland City and Park Township)• City Police / County Court Property Exchange City Police / County Court Property Exchange

and Neighboring Facility Construction Projectand Neighboring Facility Construction Project• 44thth of July Fireworks of July Fireworks• West Michigan Drug Enforcement Team West Michigan Drug Enforcement Team

(WEMET)(WEMET)

• ““Michigan’s West Coast” Travel and Tourism Michigan’s West Coast” Travel and Tourism InitiativeInitiative

• Westrain Initiative (Amtrak Service)Westrain Initiative (Amtrak Service)• Joint River Avenue Bridge AgreementJoint River Avenue Bridge Agreement• Partner in the Creation of “Lakeshore Partner in the Creation of “Lakeshore

Advantage” Economic Development InitiativeAdvantage” Economic Development Initiative• Partner in West Michigan Works Celebrating Partner in West Michigan Works Celebrating

Local WorkforceLocal Workforce

Holland Charter Township

Park Township

Zeeland Charter Township

City of Holland City of Zeeland

LaketownTownship

FillmoreTownship

Ottawa Co. Central Dispatch Authority

West Michigan Airport Authority

MAX Transit Authority

Herrick DistrictLibrary

Holland CommunityAquatic Center Authority

Thank you!

Q & AQ & A

presentation to grand rapids chamber of commerce by holland city manager soren wolff april 19, 2007

Documents

city of holland population

holland township

zeeland city

holland twn

age age holland city

census bureau slide

change macc wo holland

zeeland township