Muskegon County has completed the purchase of the Baker College Muskegon Campus, at 1903 Marquette Avenue.
This clears the way for Muskegon County to move most non-court related departments from the current South Campus on Apple Avenue, Oak Street, and the Hall of Justice to this facility under one roof.
Baker College and Muskegon County will both operate in the current Baker College campus location. This campus has an abundance of space that will accommodate both organizations, with exclusive, designated areas for each, as well as some shared areas. The relocation of County offices to the Baker College campus is anticipated to be complete by summer 2023; the move for Baker College to a new downtown Muskegon facility will take a few years.
“We believe this transition will strengthen the way we serve our citizens in terms of efficiency, accessibility, and delivery of County services,” stated Muskegon County Administrator Mark Eisenbarth. “Newly appointed Deputy Administrator Matt Farrar and the President of Baker College, Aaron Maike worked diligently to make this a win-win for everyone involved. Mr. Farrar will oversee the relocation process and the entire County team will continue to provide the best service possible.”
As part of its long-term strategy, Muskegon County is committed to providing easy access for citizens and an environment where they may conduct their County business in one location. This strategy also includes dedicating the Michael E. Kobza Hall of Justice exclusively for a courthouse for the judiciary and courts, as well as other court related departments such as Circuit Court Records, Clerk’s office, Prosecutor’s office, and Sheriff’s department.
“Today, the County of Muskegon made a major step in improving access to government offices and efficiency in county operations through its purchase of the entire Baker College campus. This almost 300,000 square foot facility is in excellent condition, primarily on one floor, and will allow for the convenient consolidation of county operations that were spread over two campuses and many buildings in downtown Muskegon. As the current Chairman of the Muskegon County Board of Commissioners and a 20-year Commissioner, this purchase and consolidation of county operations, along with the recent purchase of the pristine 377-acre Dune Harbor Park, are huge milestones during my time as a commissioner, and will benefit all our citizens far into the future.” stated Muskegon County Board Chair, Robert Scolnik.
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