LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Michigan State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks has announced that a total of $2.7 million is being awarded to 14 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 stress” as defined in state law. The grants fund specific projects, services or strategies, including infrastructure and public safety enhancements, that move a city, village or township toward financial stability.
“I am pleased to announce that this year’s grant awards will help fund infrastructure and public safety projects in Michigan communities,” State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks said. “These dollars will enhance those critical services that residents depend on every day, and even more so during times of crisis like these.”
For fiscal year 2020, the Michigan Legislature appropriated $2.5 million for the program, with a $200,000 carryover 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.
In the Western Michigan area, Benton Harbor will be receiving a grant in the form of $263,973. The money will be used for public safety enhancement through replacement of self-contained breathing apparatus for public safety officers.
A full list of municipalities receiving grant funds can be viewed below:
- City of Allen Park – Public safety enhancement through repair of fire station roof and purchase of integrated police body and in-car cameras. $189,194.
- Township of Arthur – Public service enhancement through upgrade of technology equipment and software. $44,106
- City of Hamtramck – Public Service enhancement through upgrades of technology infrastructure, equipment, and software. $232,124.
- City of Harper Woods – Public service enhancement through infrastructure replacement at the city hall building. $202,000.
- City of Harper Woods – Water system enhancement through replacement of water meters. $315,135
- City of Highland Park – Public service enhancement through ADA accessibility infrastructure improvements. $75,000.
- City of Inkster – Public safety enhancement through installation of surveillance cameras. $145,218.
- City of Ishpeming – Water system enhancement through replacement of water meters. $250,000
- City of Lansing – Public safety enhancement through replacement of fire department equipment. $210,000.
- City of Lincoln Park – Public service enhancement through improved backup power source. $175,000
- City of Melvindale – Public safety enhancement through replacement of police equipment and two police vehicles $139,189.
- City of Pinconning – Water system enhancement through replacement of water meters. $73,250
- City of River Rouge – Public safety enhancement through replacement of two police vehicles. $76,378.
- City of Wayne – Public service enhancement through upgrades of technology infrastructure. $296,756.
More information about the program can be found online at the Michigan Department of Treasury website.
