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DDA asks township for up to $300,000 loan to advance Lions Park if state grant is awarded
Summary
The Grosse Ile Downtown Development Authority sought an interdepartmental loan from the township to complete a planned renovation of Lions Park, contingent on receiving a Michigan Economic Development Corporation revitalization grant. Board members questioned cost, schedule and budget impacts.
The Grosse Ile Downtown Development Authority asked the Township Board on Jan. 13 for an interdepartmental loan of up to $300,000 to help finance a planned renovation of Lions Park on Macomb Street, contingent on winning a state revitalization grant.
Ross, the DDA director, told the board the park design is engineered and shovel‑ready and that the DDA will apply to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Revitalization and Placemaking grant program, which awards funds by reimbursement. He said the DDA would pursue a $500,000 MEDC award and that the request to the township is intended to demonstrate committed local funding to strengthen the grant application.
The DDA presented site renderings and a scope that includes a pergola, sculpture wall, irrigation and landscaping, ADA curb cuts and crosswalk enhancements, pavers and seating, lighting, public Wi‑Fi, drinking fountains, bike racks…
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