Appropriations Requests for : City of Berkley

1. Cosponsoring legislators:

No Cosponsors

Recipient Information

2. Intended legislatively directed spending item recipient:

City of Berkley

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

3338 Coolidge Hwy, Berkley, MI 48072; Harvard Road, Berkley, MI; project is on Harvard Road in Berkley

4. The recipient's employer identification number:

386004538

Funding Details

5. Requested amount of the legislatively directed spending item:

$3,800,000.00

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?

The project scope entails the full replacement of severely deteriorated pavement, curbs, and sidewalks integrated with the total replacement of the 100-year old water main and critical lead service line infrastructure. The City of Berkley is committed to a "dig once" policy, ensuring that every dollar of state and federal funding is leveraged for maximum impact. By synchronizing the replacement of the 100-year-old water main, the remediation of lead service lines, and the full reconstruction of the Harvard Road surface into a single mobilization, the City achieves unparalleled efficiencies in both fiscal expenditure and labor allocation. This project was prioritized through data-driven analysis of the City’s most vulnerable assets, focusing on four key metrics: 1. Public Health and Lead Mitigation: This segment is a high-priority corridor for lead remediation. Current records identify 23 confirmed and 50 presumed lead service lines. Replacing this infrastructure is vital to ensuring MDHHS/EGLE/EPA compliance and eliminating potential exposure for our residents. 2. Infrastructure Fragility: The existing water main has reached the end of its functional lifespan. With 11 major breaks in the last 25 years, the system is in a state of chronic failure. These incidents trigger emergency shut-offs, jeopardizing water quality and system pressure for the entire municipal network. 3. Fiscal Impact: The increasing frequency of breaks creates a mounting financial burden. Emergency repairs necessitate significant overtime labor and material costs, diverting limited municipal funds from proactive maintenance to reactive crisis management. 4. Surface Condition (PASER): Consistent with the subsurface decay, the roadway has reached a critical PASER rating, characterized by severe structural deterioration that poses safety risks to pedestrians and motorists alike. The Harvard Road project is not merely a repair; it is a high-yield infrastructure investment. By funding this integrated scope, the state and federal government are supporting a model of municipal efficiency that prioritizes long-term sustainability over short-term fixes. By securing this funding, the City of Berkley will transition Harvard Road from a liability to a model of sustainable urban infrastructure. The project will guarantee water safety, enhance system reliability through the installation of resilient, high-capacity water mains, and ensure long-term sustainability by synchronizing utility work with road reconstruction, maximizing the “life-cycle” value of every dollar invested.

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:

Design begins at the beginning of fiscal 27. Construction begins in the spring of 28. Construction completes in fall 2028. Project closeout in the spring of 29.

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 Mallory McMorrow