The City of Marquette was the recipient of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to assist with the demolition of a portion of the former Marquette General Hospital. These funds were distributed to the Northern Michigan University Foundation (NMUF), the property owner and project manager, to provide for the removal of portions of the former hospital campus that were affected by blight and disuse. The specific demolition funded by these funds are the buildings that were bounded by College Avenue, Magnetic Street, Hebard Court, and Seventh Street, with the addition of the "bridge" building.

In order to fully close out this grant, a public hearing with the opportunity for public comment must be held. A presentation covering the grant funded activities will be given prior to the hearing.