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Appropriations Requests for Lenawee Now

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Joseph N Bellino Jr.
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1. Cosponsoring legislators:
  • Joseph Bellino

Recipient Information

2. Intended legislatively directed spending item recipient:
Lenawee Now
3. Physical address of legislatively directed spending item recipient and the intended location of the project or activity:
5285 W US Hwy 223 Ste A, Adrian, MI 49221
4. The recipient's employer identification number:
380284520

Funding Details

5. Requested amount of the legislatively directed spending item:
$2,500,000.00
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 Adrian Riverfront Project represents a smart, long-term investment of taxpayer dollars that strengthens core public infrastructure while delivering broad community benefits. By stabilizing aging riverbanks, improving flood mitigation, and reusing existing assets such as bridges and utilities, the project reduces future repair costs and protects surrounding roads, public facilities, and downtown property. Strategic use of infrastructure further lowers long-term maintenance expenses while improving system resilience. This approach ensures taxpayer funds are spent efficiently—addressing critical infrastructure needs today while avoiding higher costs tomorrow and supporting sustainable economic growth.
7. Has the legislatively directed spending item previously received or been awarded any of the following types of funding in the past 5 years?
State Funding
Amount received: Amount: $15,000,000.00
8. Estimated time frame for completion of the legislatively directed spending item project:
March 2027 - November 2027

Additional Information For Nonprofit Corporations

9. Is the recipient a nonprofit corporation?
Yes
1. Continuous operation in this state for the preceding 36 months Yes
2. Physical office in this state for not less than the preceding 12 consecutive months Yes
3. Have a board of directors Yes
4. Officers and active members on the board of directors:
Jim Kapnick Arell Chapman Jason Hess Mindy Bradish-Orta Rick Gurdjian Mark Haag Julie Yaroch Jed Engle John Gramm Pat Farver Tim Robinson

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 Joseph N Bellino Jr.