St. Johns commission and school board adopt Safe Routes to School resolution and direct RFP for design
The city commission adopted Resolution #1-2025 and the school board also adopted the joint resolution to pursue Safe Routes to School grants (up to $350,000 per building); commissioners unanimously directed Justin Smith to issue an RFP for engineering and design of sidewalk/lighting/connectivity improvements.
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Superintendent Dr. Anthony Berthiaume and City Manager Chad Gamble presented a joint resolution to pursue Safe Routes to School funding, saying the grant could supply up to $350,000 per building to improve sidewalks and school connectivity. Walking audits were conducted with the Michigan Fitness Foundation and the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission supported the application; officials said the process involves surveys, audits and a robust application timeline.
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