Appropriations Requests for : Delta Township

1. Cosponsoring legislators:

No Cosponsors

Recipient Information

2. Intended legislatively directed spending item recipient:

Delta Township

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

7710 W. Saginaw Hwy. Lansing, MI 48917

4. The recipient's employer identification number:

386030414

Funding Details

5. Requested amount of the legislatively directed spending item:

$2,900,000.00

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?

This legislatively directed spending request of $2.9 million will support emergency infrastructure reconstruction at the Carrier Creek crossing along M-43 (Saginaw Highway)—one of the region’s busiest state highways. This project is a partnership between the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Delta Township. The funds would be used to address the failure of a key retaining wall, storm sewer, and sidewalk/pathway that have deteriorated and been compromised due to erosion and water infiltration. Immediate action is needed to prevent further damage and ensure the safety of both motorists and pedestrians. The public benefit of this project is clear and urgent: -It restores pedestrian and non-motorized access along the south side of M-43, which has been closed due to safety concerns, reconnecting neighborhoods, schools, and businesses with a reconstructed pathway or boardwalk depending on the most optimal overall design. -This is an appropriate and responsible use of taxpayer funding, as the request directly addresses a safety hazard along a state trunkline and protects a key transportation investment already maintained by MDOT. Preventative reconstruction now will avoid significantly more expensive repairs or emergency response measures in the future. The funding also enables collaboration between Delta Township and the state, leveraging local and state resources efficiently. -This project does not violate Article IV, Section 30 of the Michigan Constitution, as all funds will be used for the construction and repair of public infrastructure on public property, under the oversight of MDOT and Delta Township—both public entities. No private party will receive any portion of the funds. The improvements will remain in the public domain and benefit the general public. -Given the urgent nature of the erosion and compromised sidewalk, this project is a top priority for public safety and infrastructure resilience. It is a prime example of why emergency transportation investment matters and how partnerships between local and state government can safeguard community infrastructure.

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:

2 years

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 Sarah E Anthony