Appropriations Requests for

• Cosponsoring legislators' names (if applicable):
• Physical address of legislatively directed spending item recipient and the intended location of the project or activity:
  City of East Jordan (Recipient) 201 Main St. East Jordan MI 49727. Project Location- 5000 Airport Rd East Jordan, MI 49727
• The recipient's employer identification number:
  386033590
• Requested amount of the legislatively directed spending item:
  $1,800,875.06
• 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 purpose of this legislatively directed spending item is to fund critical infrastructure improvements needed to support the expansion of the City of East Jordan’s industrial park, including upgrades to water quality capacity and fire suppression system quantities. These improvements are necessary to ensure that the industrial park can safely accommodate new and expanding businesses while meeting state and federal safety and environmental standards. This investment provides a clear public benefit by enabling economic development, job creation, and long-term tax base growth for the region. Adequate water quality and fire suppression infrastructure are foundational public services that protect public health and safety, reduce risk to existing and future businesses, and improve community resilience. In addition, the infrastructure improvements will also support the potential for housing development in the surrounding area. By proactively expanding system capacity, the City can accommodate residential growth without overburdening existing infrastructure, helping to maintain service reliability for current residents while enabling responsible growth that aligns with community plans. This request represents an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it is a one-time, capital investment in publicly owned infrastructure that will serve multiple public purposes over decades. The improvements will support economic opportunities, enhance public safety, protect environmental quality, and position the community for sustainable growth, delivering lasting value to residents and the broader region.
• Has the legislatively directed spending item previously received or been awarded any of the following types of funding in the past 5 years?
• If so, how?
• Estimated time frame for completion of the legislatively directed spending item project:
  December 2027
• Has the nonprofit corporation continuously operated in this state for the preceding 36 months?
  No
• Has the nonprofit corporation had a physical office in this state for not less than the preceding 12 consecutive months?
  No
• Does the nonprofit corporation have a board of directors?
  No
• List all of the officers and active members on the board of directors:

Certification By Sponsoring Legislator