$2.8 Million Awarded for Infrastructure and Public Safety Projects
LANSING, Mich. – State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks today announced a total of $2.8 million is being awarded to 13 municipalities through the Financially Distressed Cities, Villages and Townships (FDCVT) Grant Program.
Municipalities can participate in the FDCVT Grant Program if they are experiencing one or more conditions indicative of “probable financial distress” as defined in Public Act 436 of 2012, the Local Financial Stability and Choice Act. The grants fund specific projects, services, or strategies, including infrastructure and public safety enhancements, that move a city, village, or township toward financial stability.
“The Michigan Department of Treasury looks forward to working with our local partners to support projects to help move communities toward financial stability,” State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks said. “Our team will ensure these grants are provided to our local communities as expeditiously as possible.”
For fiscal year 2024, the Michigan Legislature appropriated $2.5 million for the program, with a carryover of $264,000 from the previous fiscal year. The FDCVT Grant Program has a $2 million cap per municipality and grants are awarded based on applications submitted by the municipality.
The following municipalities will receive funding this year, with projects and amounts noted (alphabetical order):
Benton Harbor City
Public service enhancement through replacement of a parking lot
$110,890
Calumet Village
Public service enhancement through infrastructure replacement at the public works building
$247,500
Calumet Village
Public service enhancement through infrastructure replacement at the village hall building
$323,450
Dansville Village
Public service enhancement through infrastructure replacement at the village hall building
$30,000
Dansville Village
Water system enhancement through replacement of water meters
$21,390
Dansville Village
Water system enhancement through sewer system inspection
$30,000
Gaastra City
Public service enhancement through upgrade of technology equipment and software
$59,600
Hamtramck City
Public safety enhancement through replacement of firefighting equipment
$88,651
Lansing Township
Public safety enhancement through replacement of firefighting equipment
$138,000
Lansing Township
Public safety enhancement through replacement of police equipment
$81,434
Laurium Village
Public safety enhancement through replacement of fire department equipment truck
$250,000
Mt. Morris Township
Public safety enhancement through replacement of firefighting equipment
$200,000
Muskegon Heights City
Public safety enhancement through replacement of firefighting equipment
$53,627
Muskegon Heights City
Public safety enhancement through replacement of police equipment
$92,032
Ontonagon Village
Public service enhancement through replacement of one backhoe
$149,126
Ontonagon Village
Public service enhancement through replacement of one motor grader
$275,000
Owendale Village
Water system enhancement through replacement of water meters
$100,000
Owendale Village
Water system enhancement through replacement of wells and pumphouses
$110,000
Peck Village
Public safety enhancement through replacement of police equipment
$25,000
Peck Village
Public safety enhancement through repair of sidewalks
$144,250
Peck Village
Public service enhancement through infrastructure replacement at the village hall and community center buildings
$64,000
River Rouge City
Public service enhancement through replacement of the municipal building HVAC system
$170,000
