Appropriations Requests for : Charter Township of Ypsilanti

1. Cosponsoring legislators:

No Cosponsors

Recipient Information

2. Intended legislatively directed spending item recipient:

Charter Township of Ypsilanti

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

7200 S. Huron River Dr. Ypsilanti, Mi 48197

4. The recipient's employer identification number:

386007433

Funding Details

5. Requested amount of the legislatively directed spending item:

$500,000.00

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 purpose of this legislatively directed spending item is to enhance the accessibility, safety, and usability of Community Center Park in Ypsilanti Charter Township by installing lighting on two currently unlit ball diamonds and upgrading the infrastructure of the existing lighted fields. Community Center Park serves as a central hub for residents and organized sports leagues, hosting everything from adult recreation softball to youth Little League Baseball. By adding and upgrading field lighting, the Township will significantly expand the availability of these diamonds, allowing more teams and organizations to host games and tournaments during extended hours. This improvement will attract additional users to Community Center Park, fostering community pride and showcasing local programs and events. The project promotes public health, recreation, and community cohesion, making it an appropriate and impactful use of taxpayer funds.

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:

The estimated time frame for completion is by the end of fiscal year 2027

Additional Information For Nonprofit Corporations

9. Is the recipient a nonprofit corporation?

No

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 Jeff Irwin