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Sanford to seek CDBG-DR funding for riverbank erosion; council notes $955,000 bridge appropriation
Summary
The Village of Sanford voted to apply for a state-administered Community Development Block Grant—Disaster Recovery for riverbank erosion tied to 2020 flood expenses; the meeting also recorded a $955,000 appropriation for Saginaw Road Bridge replacement from legislation sponsored by Senator Peters.
The Village of Sanford council on March 9 approved a resolution to apply for a Community Development Block Grant—Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to fund erosion-control work along the riverbank by Village Park, specifically for infrastructure damage tied to 2020 flood-related expenses.
Leah Ziems moved to approve the resolution and Marcus Thrush seconded; the clerk recorded the vote as Yeas: Marcus Thrush, Don Whaley, Leah Ziems and Carl Hamann. The minutes describe the CDBG-DR funds as restricted to infrastructure work related to the 2020 flood.
Separately, the president’s report noted that the Village received a $955,000 appropriation for the Saginaw Road Bridge replacement from a bill sponsored by Senator Peters. The minutes attribute the appropriation to that sponsored bill but do not specify next steps or a project timeline for the bridge work.
Why it matters: The CDBG-DR application seeks state-administered disaster-recovery funds intended for flood-related infrastructure repair; if approved, the money would contribute to erosion control at a village-owned recreation area and could affect local access and park safety. The Saginaw Road Bridge appropriation represents a substantial state-level funding action that may affect transportation infrastructure in the village.
What council members said: The resolution to apply for CDBG-DR funding was moved by Leah Ziems and seconded by Marcus Thrush; the vote was unanimous among members present. The minutes do not record public testimony specifically about the grant application or the bridge appropriation.
Next steps: The council authorized pursuit of the CDBG-DR funding application; staff will be responsible for preparing the application materials. No implementation timeline for the bridge replacement was recorded in the minutes.
