Appropriations Requests for

• Cosponsoring legislators' names (if applicable):
  Joseph Bellino
• Physical address of legislatively directed spending item recipient and the intended location of the project or activity:
  5285 W US Hwy 223 Ste A, Adrian, MI 49221
• The recipient's employer identification number:
  380284520
• Requested amount of the legislatively directed spending item:
  $2,500,000.00
• 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 Adrian Riverfront Project represents a smart, long-term investment of taxpayer dollars that strengthens core public infrastructure while delivering broad community benefits. By stabilizing aging riverbanks, improving flood mitigation, and reusing existing assets such as bridges and utilities, the project reduces future repair costs and protects surrounding roads, public facilities, and downtown property. Strategic use of infrastructure further lowers long-term maintenance expenses while improving system resilience. This approach ensures taxpayer funds are spent efficiently—addressing critical infrastructure needs today while avoiding higher costs tomorrow and supporting sustainable economic growth.
• Has the legislatively directed spending item previously received or been awarded any of the following types of funding in the past 5 years?
  State Funding
• If so, how?
  Amount: $15,000,000.00
• Estimated time frame for completion of the legislatively directed spending item project:
  March 2027 - November 2027
• Has the nonprofit corporation continuously operated in this state for the preceding 36 months?
  Yes
• Has the nonprofit corporation had a physical office in this state for not less than the preceding 12 consecutive months?
  Yes
• Does the nonprofit corporation have a board of directors?
  Yes
• List all of the officers and active members on the board of directors:
  Jim Kapnick Arell Chapman Jason Hess Mindy Bradish-Orta Rick Gurdjian Mark Haag Julie Yaroch Jed Engle John Gramm Pat Farver Tim Robinson

Certification By Sponsoring Legislator