Appropriations Requests for : The Edison Institute/ The Henry Ford

1. Cosponsoring legislators:

No Cosponsors

Recipient Information

2. Intended legislatively directed spending item recipient:

The Edison Institute/ The Henry Ford

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

20900 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI 48124

4. The recipient's employer identification number:

38-1359513

Funding Details

5. Requested amount of the legislatively directed spending item:

$3,000,000.00

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 integrated Operations Center represents a sound and responsible use of taxpayer dollars by protecting public safety at one of Michigan’s most heavily used public assets while leveraging existing institutional, local, and regional investments. Serving more than 1.7 million annual visitors—including students, families, and large scale event attendees—The Henry Ford requires modern, interoperable systems to ensure effective emergency response and operational coordination. This investment strengthens collaboration with municipal, county, and state public safety partners, builds upon existing partnerships with local law enforcement, and contributes to broader regional emergency preparedness. As Michigan’s largest cultural destination and home to Henry Ford Academy, a public charter high school, the Operations Center safeguards students, staff, and visitors while ensuring continuity of educational programming and public access. By funding a one-time capital improvement with long term benefits, the state maximizes public return, reduces future risk, and reinforces shared public safety infrastructure rather than duplicating it.

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:

1 year

Additional Information For Nonprofit Corporations

9. Is the recipient a nonprofit corporation?

Yes

4. Officers and active members on the board of directors:

Mark L. Reuss, Chair of the Board Linda Apsey, Vice Chair of the Board Christopher F. Hamp, Members’ Chair S. Evan Weiner, Treasurer Patricia E. Mooradian, President and Secretary Bud Denker Paul R. Dimond Henry Ford III William Clay Ford III Ralph J. Gerson Eliza Kontulis Getz Kouhaila Hammer John W. Ingle III Elizabeth Ford Kontulis Hendrik Meijer Jon Oberheide Mark Truby Alessandro F. Uzielli Carla Walker-Miller S. Eliot Weiner

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 Sylvia A Santana