Appropriations Requests for : MotorCities National Heritage Area Partnership, Inc.
- 1. Cosponsoring legislators:
- No Cosponsors
Recipient Information
- 2. Intended legislatively directed spending item recipient:
- MotorCities National Heritage Area Partnership, Inc.
- 3. Physical address of legislatively directed spending item recipient and the intended location of the project or activity:
- 2937 E. Grand Blvd., Detroit MI 48202
- 4. The recipient's employer identification number:
- 38-3489636
Funding Details
- 5. Requested amount of the legislatively directed spending item:
- $250,000.00
- 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 MotorCities National Heritage Area (NHA) educates residents and visitors about the historical significance of the automobile industry and its impact on Michigan, the nation, and the world. Regional reach: The heritage area spans 10,000 square miles across 16 counties, impacting 5 million residents. By providing this one-time appropriation, the MotorCities NHA will be able to place 15 MDOT-approved signs at various locations within the heritage area. The signage helps people identify and engage with heritage sites, fostering tourism and community pride.
- 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:
- FY 27
Additional Information For Nonprofit Corporations
- 9. Is the recipient a nonprofit corporation?
- Yes
| Requirement | Meets Requirement |
|---|---|
| 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:
- Michael Bauman, Chair George Etheridge, Vice-Chair Mark Heppner, Past- Chair Mallory Bower, Secretary Cynthia Jones, Treasurer Sabin Blake Paul Corbett Russ Dore’ Ken Hayward Margaret Hehr Susan Huggett Bob Kreipke Nick Nerbonne Don Nicholson Julie Pingston Shawn Pomaville-Size Amber Taylor Nancy Thompson Christopher Topham John Weyer
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 Michael Webber