Request for AED Placement at Mount Baldhead Park

City Council Agenda Item Report

FROM:

Mark OndersmaDirector of Public Works

MEETING DATE:

September 9, 2026

SUBJECT:

AED Placement at Mt. Baldhead

DESCRIPTION: The Saugatuck-Douglas HeartSafe Initiative has requested approval to install a publicly accessible AED at the base of Mt. Baldhead. The proposed AED would be housed in an outdoor Aivia cabinet and available to the public 24 hours a day. The Saugatuck-Douglas HeartSafe Initiative will be responsible for the installation, inspections, monitoring, battery and pad replacement, and long-term maintenance of the AED. The City will be responsible for the monthly electrical cost associated with operating the unit, estimated at approximately $5 per month. Due to the high volume of residents and visitors using Mt. Baldhead stairs and surrounding area, staff support the placement of an AED at this location on the side of the restrooms facing the steps up to Mt. Baldhead as an additional public safety resource. BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: N/A COMMITTEE/COMMISSION REVIEW: Parks & Public Works Committee reviewed the plan and recommended the plan & location. LEGAL REVIEW: Legal has reviewed the partnership agreement and is comfortable with it. SAMPLE MOTION: Motion to approve the placement of a publicly accessible AED at the base of Mt. Baldhead on the restrooms in partnership with the Saugatuck-Douglas HeartSafe Initiative.

Saugatuck-Douglas HEARTSafe Community

Strategic Public-Access AED Deployment Plan Proposed Deployment Plan, Approved Installations & Future Expansion Opportunities

Strategic Objective:

Metric

Count

Status Category

Approved Projects

Approved Installation

Phase 1 Locations

Proposed Deployment

Phase 2 Opportunities

Future Expansion

Phase 3 Opportunities

Residential Expansion

Phase 4 Partnerships

Partnership Opportunity

Visual Guide

Meaning

Green

Approved installation or project currently moving forward

Blue

Proposed deployment location or priority

Red

Future expansion opportunity

Gold / Purple

Residential and institutional partnership opportunities

Build a coordinated public-access AED network supporting residents, visitors, recreation areas, waterfront parks, public events, businesses, tourism corridors, residential communities, and institutional partners while improving rapid access to lifesaving defibrillation throughout the greater Saugatuck-Douglas coastal region.

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Saugatuck-Douglas HEARTSafe Community

Approved Installation Projects Location

Status

Strategic Benefit

48 W. Center Street - Douglas

Construction in Progress

Downtown coverage, pedestrian activity, tourism corridor

Root Beer Barrel / Woosah Art & Coffee Area

Site Planning in Progress

Tourism, pedestrian traffic, public visibility

Phase 1 - Proposed AED Deployment Locations Location

Strategic Benefit

Wicks Park - Saugatuck

Waterfront events, recreation, tourism

Butler Street Playground / Public Restroom Area

Family activity, pedestrian corridor

Saugatuck Information Center

Tourism hub, downtown coverage

Mount Baldhead - Base

High-exertion area, delayed EMS

Mount Baldhead - Top

Remote trail access

Coghlin Park

Festivals, marina activity

Dunes View Kwik Shop / Blue Star Highway Corridor

Highway corridor, public access

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Phase 2 - Recreation, Tourism, Waterfront & Regional Park Expansion Clearbrook Golf Course - 3 AED Deployment Concept AED Deployment Point

Coverage Area

Clubhouse / Restaurant

Primary gathering area

Front 9 Exterior AED Location

Coverage of front nine holes

Back 9 Exterior AED Location

Coverage of back nine holes

Location

Strategic Benefit

Sergeant Marina, 31 Butler St.

Boating activity, waterfront tourism, pedestrian access

Singapore Yacht Club, 48 Water St.

Waterfront recreation, boating activity, tourism

Harbor Natural Area Trailhead

Remote trails, delayed EMS

Clearbrook Golf Course (3 AED Locations)

High visitor volume, recreation, outdoor activity

Pier Cove Park, 2290 Lakeshore Dr., Fennville

Beach access, waterfront recreation, seasonal visitors

West Side County Park, 2152 Lakeshore Dr., Fennville

Public park access, beach activity, regional visitors

Shore Acres Township Park, 6602 138th Ave., Holland

Public recreation, shoreline access, seasonal visitors

Saugatuck Dunes State Park, 6575 138th Ave., Holland

Large park area, trails, beach access, delayed EMS

Laketown Beach, 6710 142nd Ave., Holland

Beach access, high-exertion stairs, seasonal tourism

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Phase 3 - Residential Community AED Expansion Opportunities Future Expansion Location

Strategic Benefit

Gated Communities (Locations to be Determined)

Large resident populations, delayed EMS access within private developments

Manufactured Housing / Mobile Home Communities (Locations to be Determined)

Higher-density residential areas, aging populations, community gathering spaces

Homeowners Associations (HOAs) (Locations to be Determined)

Community centers, clubhouses, pools, and recreational facilities

Condominium Associations (Locations to be Determined)

Concentrated residential populations and shared amenities

Senior Living & Retirement Communities (Locations to be Determined)

Elevated cardiac risk population, community gathering areas

Residential Strategy:

Develop partnerships with residential communities to expand AED access near clubhouses, common areas, recreational amenities, and areas where larger numbers of residents gather.

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Phase 4 - School & Community Institution Partnerships Future Partnership Opportunity

Strategic Benefit

Saugatuck Public Schools (Michigan HEARTSafe School)

AED inventory coordination, PulsePoint registration verification, CPR/AED awareness

Faith-Based Organizations

Community gathering locations, public events, volunteer engagement

Community Centers

High public utilization, recreation programs, community events

Private Educational Facilities

Student, staff, and visitor safety

Nonprofit & Civic Organizations

Community outreach and emergency preparedness partnerships

Partnership Note:

Saugatuck Public Schools is a recognized Michigan HEARTSafe School and maintains AEDs throughout the school district. Future collaboration efforts will focus on AED inventory coordination, PulsePoint registration verification, CPR/AED education, and community preparedness initiatives.

Project Status Summary: 2 Approved Installation Projects | 7 Phase 1 Proposed Locations | 9 Phase 2 Recreation, Tourism, Waterfront & Regional Park Opportunities | 5 Phase 3 Residential Community Opportunities | 5 Phase 4 School & Community Institution Partnerships

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SAUGATUCK–DOUGLAS HEARTSafe COMMUNITY Public-Access AED Partnership Agreement Tri-Community AED Deployment Initiative Document

Public-Access AED Partnership Agreement

Version

1.0

Revision Date

June 2026

Prepared By

Saugatuck–Douglas HEARTSafe Community

EIN

39-4133908

Website

sdheart.org

Email

sdheartsafe@gmail.com

Organization Information Saugatuck–Douglas HEARTSafe Community 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization

Partner Information Organization Name: ______________________________________________ Representative Name: ______________________________________________ Title: ______________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________ Phone: ______________________________________________ Email: ______________________________________________ Purpose of the Agreement Establish a cooperative partnership to support expansion of publicly accessible AEDs, improve survivability from sudden cardiac arrest, increase public access to AEDs, promote CPR/AED awareness and education, strengthen community emergency preparedness, and support public safety initiatives throughout Saugatuck, Douglas, and Saugatuck Township. 1. Responsibilities of the Partner Provide an approved installation location, support reasonable public accessibility, provide utilities (electric and internet) when required, and allow reasonable access for inspection, maintenance, repair, replacement, and readiness verification. 2. Responsibilities of HEARTSafe Provide an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and associated cabinet, retain ownership of the equipment, and coordinate monitoring, maintenance, repairs, replacement, PulsePoint registration, educational support, and operational oversight. 3. Benefits to the Partner Recognition as a community safety partner, enhanced public safety resources, provide educational opportunities, and participation in a community HEARTSafe initiative. 4. Term and Termination This Agreement remains active until terminated by either party with thirty (30) days written notice. 5. Liability and Legal Protections HEARTSafe remains responsible for equipment maintenance, monitoring, readiness, and repair. Participating partners are protected under applicable Michigan Good Samaritan laws and the Cardiac Arrest Survival Act of 2000. 6. Installation Coordination HEARTSafe may utilize a preferred licensed electrician to improve coordination, reduce costs, and streamline deployment timelines.

7. AED Deployment Initiative The Saugatuck-Douglas HEARTSafe Community is committed to expanding public access to AEDs throughout the Tri-Community region. Equipment inventory, deployment priorities, and installation locations may change based on community needs, funding availability, site approvals, risk assessments, and program objectives. Installation details shall be documented separately from this Agreement.

8. Signatures Saugatuck–Douglas HEARTSafe Community

Partner / Municipality / Business / Owner

Representative Name: ____________________

Representative Name: ____________________

Title: _________________________________

Title: _________________________________

Signature: _____________________________

Signature: _____________________________

Date: _________________________________

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