Appropriations Requests for
Gogebic Community College
Posted Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:03 PM;
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Cosponsoring legislators' names (if applicable):Edward McBroom
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Physical address of legislatively directed spending item recipient and the intended location of the project or activity:E-49346 Jackson Rd., Ironwood, MI 49938
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The recipient's employer identification number:381816843
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Requested amount of the legislatively directed spending item:$1,200,000.00
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What is the purpose and how does the legislatively directed spending item provide a public benefit that is an appropriate use of taxpayer money?Roof replacements are needed for the Carl Kleimola Technical Center and David G. Lindquist Student and Conference Center, built in 1973 and 1993, respectively. GCC cannot afford the needed replacements out of existing college operational funding. The roofs have reached their expected lifespan and are leaking. The college has previously explored capital outlay funding and has been informed that at least one of the facilities would not qualify. The roof replacements are a basic infrastructure need of a small institution that is the only institution of higher education within a two hour radius.
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Has the legislatively directed spending item previously received or been awarded any of the following types of funding in the past 5 years?
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If so, how?
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Estimated time frame for completion of the legislatively directed spending item project:: 2026-2027 start date, but would need a work project designation for full completion of work given variables of contractor/subcontractor and seasonal schedules
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Has the nonprofit corporation continuously operated in this state for the preceding 36 months?Yes
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Has the nonprofit corporation had a physical office in this state for not less than the preceding 12 consecutive months?Yes
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Does the nonprofit corporation have a board of directors?Yes
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List all of the officers and active members on the board of directors:Board Chair, Susan Beals Board Vice-Chair, Michael McPherson Board Treasurer, Eric Fitting Board Secretary, John Lupino Trustee, Eve Komosa Trustee and MCCA Representative, William Malloy Trustee, Robert Stempihar
Certification By Sponsoring Legislator
Senator Edward W McBroom
