Appropriations Requests for : Bangor Charter Township

1. Cosponsoring legislators:

No Cosponsors

Recipient Information

2. Intended legislatively directed spending item recipient:

Bangor Charter Township

3. Physical address of legislatively directed spending item recipient and the intended location of the project or activity:

180 State Park Drive, Bay City, MI 48706

4. The recipient's employer identification number:

36-6006881

Funding Details

5. Requested amount of the legislatively directed spending item:

$600,000.00

6. What is the purpose and how does the legislatively directed spending item provide a public benefit that is an appropriate use of taxpayer money?

Bangor Township is seeking State of Michigan legislatively directed spending to complete critical improvements to its municipal water distribution system, including construction of a 12 inch water main loop beneath the Kawkawlin River along Euclid Avenue and replacement of approximately 30 lead service lines throughout the Township. The project addresses urgent public health, infrastructure reliability, and public safety concerns while representing a responsible use of taxpayer funds. Replacing the lead service lines supports Michigan’s commitment to eliminating lead exposure in drinking water. Even low levels of lead pose serious health risks, especially to children and pregnant women. Removing these lines reduces the risk of contamination, protects vulnerable residents, moves the Township toward compliance with the state’s Lead and Copper Rule, and prevents higher future costs associated with emergency replacements, regulatory penalties, and public health impacts. The proposed water main loop beneath the river is a key resiliency improvement. Portions of the current system rely on limited routing, making them vulnerable to main breaks, mechanical failures, river crossing disruptions, emergency shutdowns, and extreme weather. Creating a looped connection will provide redundancy in water delivery, maintain service during repairs or emergencies, reduce the risk of prolonged outages, and strengthen the system against natural disasters and aging infrastructure failures. The loop will also improve water quality and system performance by increasing circulation, reducing dead end lines, minimizing stagnation, improving disinfectant levels, and enhancing water age control. Better flow reduces sediment buildup and biofilm formation and helps maintain customer confidence in drinking water quality. In addition, the 12 inch main will improve flow and pressure, strengthening fire suppression capabilities in the service area. Increased fire flow capacity and more stable system pressures during high demand events will enhance protection for residential, commercial, and industrial properties and may improve insurance ratings and reduce costs for residents and businesses. The improvements will increase operational efficiency by allowing alternate routing during maintenance, reducing emergency repairs, lowering long term maintenance costs, and improving staff flexibility. Planned infrastructure investment is significantly more cost effective than emergency response to major main breaks or river crossing failures, which can lead to higher repair costs, service disruptions, and environmental impacts. The project aligns with Michigan’s priorities to eliminate lead service lines, improve drinking water infrastructure, strengthen municipal resiliency, protect public health, and invest in aging underground systems. It reflects a proactive approach that addresses risks before system failure or regulatory enforcement occurs. Overall, the project represents a high impact investment that addresses both public health and infrastructure resiliency in a coordinated effort, prevents future emergency expenditures, protects property values and economic stability, and ensures safe drinking water for current and future residents. State support would reduce the financial burden on the Township’s limited tax base, prevent unaffordable rate increases, and ensure equitable infrastructure improvements.

7. Has the legislatively directed spending item previously received or been awarded any of the following types of funding in the past 5 years?

No previous funding received

8. Estimated time frame for completion of the legislatively directed spending item project:

Project would start in the Fall of 2026 with completion in the Fall of 2027

Additional Information For Nonprofit Corporations

9. Is the recipient a nonprofit corporation?

No

Certification By Sponsoring Legislator

• "I certify that my immediate family members, legislative staff members, and I have no direct or indirect pecuniary interest in the requested legislatively directed spending item."
• "I certify that the intended recipient of this legislatively directed spending item is not a for-profit entity."
• "I certify that the information in this form is true to the best of my knowledge."

Senator Chedrick Greene