FY 2012-13 MNRTF; DREDGING                                                              S.B. 233 (S-3):

                                                                          SUMMARY AS PASSED BY THE SENATE

Senate Bill 233 (Substitute S-3 as passed by the Senate)                                                

Sponsor:  Senator Darwin L. Booher

Committee:  Appropriations

Date Completed:  3-11-13

CONTENT

Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund.  On December 5, 2012, the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) Board adopted FY 2012-13 recommendations for acquisition and development projects pursuant to Article IX, Section 35 of the Michigan Constitution and the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act.  The MNRTF Board revised its original recommendations on February 26, 2013, by reducing the amount for the Cranberry Lake Property acquisition project from $850,000 to $660,000.  The recommendations, as revised, include a $23.3 million appropriation from the MNRTF for 22 acquisition projects and 54 development projects.  Matching funds of $13,776,000 result in total project costs of $37,124,700.  An appropriation bill is necessary to authorize the spending recommended by the MNRTF Board. 

The attached information provides details on projects recommended, including a description of the project, location, and cost.

The bill would appropriate $23.3 million from the MNRTF for 22 acquisition projects and 54 development projects.  Matching funds of $13,776,000 result in total project costs of $37,124,700.

The MNRTF consists of all bonuses, rentals, delayed rentals, and royalties collected or reserved by the State under provisions of leases for the extraction of nonrenewable resources from State-owned land, except such revenue accruing under leases of State-owned land acquired with money from the State or Federal Game and Fish Protection Fund or revenue accruing from land purchased with such revenue.  Until the corpus of the MNRTF reached $500 million, annual expenditures consisted of MNRTF interest and earnings, and 33⅓% of MNRTF revenue received by the State during the previous fiscal year.  The MNRTF reached $500 million in 2011, which limits future expenditures to annual interest and investment earnings.  The Constitution provides that not less than 25% of the total amounts made available for expenditure from the Trust Fund from any State fiscal year must be spent for acquisition of land and rights in land and not more than 25% of the total amounts made available for expenditure from the Trust Fund from any State fiscal year must be spent for development of public recreation facilities.

Dredging.  The bill also contains a total of $21.0 million for dredging activities at public recreational boating facilities.  Funding for dredging would come from a combination of $9.5 million from the State Waterways Fund, and $11.5 million in General Fund/General Purpose revenue.  The bill specifies 49 dredging projects; these projects mirror what was approved by the State Waterways Commission in a February 8, 2013, recommendation on emergency

dredging.  A request for funding for dredging also was included in a fiscal year (FY) 2012-13 supplemental appropriation request from the State Budget Office that was submitted with the FY 2013-14 Governor's Recommendation for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) budget on February 7, 2013.

Of the money that would be appropriated from the State Waterways Fund, $8.7 million is already allocated to several projects.  The bill would reduce the appropriation authorization for those projects, and reallocate the revenue for emergency dredging.  The Legislature would have to reappropriate funding for those projects in order for them to be continued in the future.  The remaining State Waterways Fund dollars that the bill would appropriate would come from the available balance in the Fund.

Boilerplate

Sec. 301.  Provides criteria for agreements with local units of government for administration of MNRTF grants. 

Sec. 302.  Provides for work project status of grants.  Requires funds to be carried forward  consistent with Section 248 of the Management and Budget Act.

(The Governor's budget recommendation eliminated line item appropriations for each project and instead included a roll-up appropriation of $23.5 million.  The Governor included boilerplate that lists each project in line item format. The Senate maintained appropriation line items.)

Sec. 401.  Specifies 14 current waterways projects totaling $8.7 million that would be reduced or eliminated in order to fund the emergency dredging projects. 

Sec. 402.  Requires the DNR to seek reimbursement from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for dredging costs related to harbors of refuge.

Sec. 403.  Lists the 49 projects that would be required to be funded from the appropriations for emergency dredging.  Also allows the DNR to fund other projects once the 49 listed projects are completed.

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would appropriate $23.3 million from the MNRTF for 22 acquisition projects and 54 development projects.  Matching funds of $13,776,000 result in total project costs of $37,124,700.

The bill also would appropriate $21.0 million for 49 emergency dredging projects for public boating access sites.  Funding would come from a combination of $11.5 million in GF/GP revenue and $9.5 from the State Waterways Fund.  Revenue from the State Waterways Fund would be redirected from currently authorized projects from the current and prior fiscal years. 

                                                                                     Fiscal Analyst:  Bill Bowerman

Josh Sefton

FY 2012-13 NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST FUND LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTS
Priority	Project	Proposed Owner	County Location	Total Cost	Match	Trust Fund
1	Lake St. Clair Metropark Land Acquisition.  Acquisition to include five separate parcels totaling 106 acres immediately adjacent to the Lake St. Clair Metropark Black Creek Marsh.	Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority	Macomb	$475,000	$246,000	$229,000
2	Grand River Open Space Expansion Acquisition.  Acquisition of 57 acres of riverfront, wetland and floodplain property adjacent to existing 233-acre site.	Ottawa County	Ottawa	260,000	130,000	130,000
3	Lake Michigan and Manistique River Waterfront Acquisition.  Acquisition of Lake Michigan and Manistique River waterfront lots for swimming beach (Lake Michigan) and natural open space and a multi-use path traversing Manistique River lot.	City of Manistique	Schoolcraft	1,039,300	259,900	779,400
4	Wheeler Creek Property.  Acquisition of 247 acres located within the state forest boundary and adjacent to state land on three sides, including a half-mile of Wheeler Creek corridor. Property contains winter deeryard, upland forest, two small ponds, and wildlife habitat.	DNR - Forest Resources Division	Wexford	510,000	0	510,000
5	Cranberry Lake Property.  Acquisition of 289 acres located within the state forest boundary that consolidates state ownership, consisting of approximately 1 mile of Cranberry Lake shoreline and 1/4 mile on Cranberry Creek corridor.	DNR - Forest Resources Division	Clare	660,000	0	660,000
6	Butler Trust Property Acquisition.  Acquisition to include 72.4-acre Butler Trust property that shares 2,700 feet of contiguous border with Charlevoix County's Whiting Park.	Charlevoix County	Charlevoix	306,000	91,800	214,200
7	Gary R. Williams Park Extension.  Acquisition of .19 acre of Lake Huron waterfront property to extend the Gary R. Williams Park.	Village of Mackinaw City	Cheboygan	326,000	84,800	241,200
8	Camp Seagull Acquisition-Lake Charlevoix.  Acquisition to include 20-acre Camp Seagull property, with 1,400 feet of Lake Charlevoix shoreline.	Hayes Township	Charlevoix	4,500,000	1,125,000	3,375,000
9	Morton Township Park Acquisition.  Acquisition of 4.23 acres on the east branch of the Little Muskegon River to develop a township park.	Morton Township	Mecosta	60,000	15,000	45,000
10	Village Green Property Acquisition.  Acquisition to include 1.08 acres in downtown Hudsonville for community recreation space.	City of Hudsonville	Ottawa	341,400	102,500	238,900
11	Traders Point Lot 7 Acquisition.  Acquisition to include Lot 7 of the Traders Point Condominiums to make the west side of the Manistique River more accessible and provide parking to access the river.	City of Manistique	Schoolcraft	105,100	26,300	78,800
12	South Beach Park Extension Acquisition.  Acquisition of four parcels totaling 240 feet from north to south located on the Lake Michigan bluff to be utilized as an extension of South Beach Park for the purpose of a recreational trail.	City of South Haven	Van Buren	950,000	285,000	665,000
13	North Bank Trail Acquisition.  Acquisition of three parcels for extension of an existing bicycle/pedestrian path.	Crockery Township	Ottawa	160,000	40,000	120,000
14	Public Land Access & Consolidation - Gate Property.  Acquisition of inholding within state project area.	DNR - Executive Office	Allegan	450,000	0	450,000
15	Timbers Recreation Area Acquisition.  Acquisition to include 265 acres in fee simple of northern hardwood forest and wetlands, and 8,900 feet of frontage on three inland lakes, including 2,000 feet on Long Lake.	Long Lake Township	Grand Traverse	2,764,300	691,300	2,073,000
16	Public Land Access and Consolidation - Two Hearted.  Acquisition to eliminate inholding within DNR project boundaries, protect critical natural resources and habitat, and improve public access.	DNR - Executive Office	Luce	500,000	0	500,000
17	Crandell County Park Acquisition.  Acquisition of 424-acre parcel for a county park	Eaton County	Eaton	4,100,000	1,025,000	3,075,000
18	Boat Launch Park Land Acquisition.  Acquisition of approximately 1.8 acres of property that will connect the Boat Launch Park to the new Fred Meijer Rail-Trail.	Village of Saranac	Ionia	100,000	26,000	74,000
19	Public Land Access and Consolidation - Staszuk Parcel.  Acquisition to eliminate inholding within state project area.	DNR - Executive Office	Clare	200,000	0	200,000
20	Christmas Cove Adjacent Property Acquisition.  Acquisition of .76 acre adjacent to Christmas Cove to expand the size of public lake frontage on Lake Michigan.	Leelanau Township	Leelanau	500,000	125,000	375,000
21	Mill Point Park Expansion.  Acquisition of .61 acre to provide green space and short-term parking for Mill Point Park.	Village of Spring Lake	Ottawa	125,000	32,000	93,000
22	Judge James H. Lincoln Memorial Bathing Beach Acquisition.  Acquisition to include .97 acre adjacent to waterfront property.	City of Harbor Beach	Huron	200,000	50,000	150,000
	Acquisition Project Summary
	State of Michigan Ownership (5 Projects)			$2,320,000	$0	$2,320,000
	Local Government Ownership (17 Projects)			$16,312,100	$4,355,600	$11,956,500
	TOTAL:			$18,632,100	$4,355,600	$14,276,500

FY 2012-13 NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST FUND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Priority	Project	Proposed Owner	County Location	Total Cost	Match	Trust Fund
1	Indiana-Michigan River Valley Trail Development.  Development to include a 4-mile, 10-foot-wide paved nonmotorized trail from the Indiana state line to Brandywine Creek Nature Preserve, as part of the 34-mile Indiana-Michigan River Valley Trail.	Niles Charter Township	Berrien	842,000	556,000	286,000
2	Silver Beach County Park Improvements.  Development to include beach shelter, pier trail, playground upgrades, electrical, pier restroom and site furnishings at Silver Beach.	Berrien County	Berrien	400,000	100,000	300,000
3	Patriarche Park Playground Replacement.  Development to include replacing an existing wooden play structure at Patriarche Park with a modern play structure and installing a rain garden.	City of East Lansing	Ingham	449,000	149,000	300,000
4	Penny Park Renovation.  Development to include replacement of bath house, upgrading boat launch/skid pier on Manistee Lake, installation of a playground, upgrading parking area and entry drive.	Village of East Lake	Manistee	207,500	66,500	141,000
5	Hubbard Lake North End Park Development.  Development to include pavilions, ADA bathrooms, shoreline protection, beach volleyball, well, electricity, lighting, ADA platform for beach viewing and landscape furniture.	Caledonia Township	Alcona	327,300	81,900	245,400
6	Clio City Park Trolley Line Trail.  Development to include reconstruction of the Trolley Line Trail in the City of Clio.	City of Clio	Genesee	170,000	42,500	127,500
7	Rouge River Gateway Trail Extension.  Development to include 1/4-mile trail extension of the Rouge River Gateway Trail to connect to Ford Field Park.	City of Dearborn	Wayne	859,200	579,200	280,000
8	Frances Park Trail Improvement.  Development to include shoreline restoration, fish habitat improvements, and a regional nonmotorized recreational network connection pathway linking Frances Park with Grand River Park.	City of Lansing	Ingham	510,000	210,000	300,000
9	Flesher Field Park Improvements.  Development to include removal and relocation of the parking lot, new restroom building, and paved loop trail.	Oshtemo Charter Township	Kalamazoo	435,300	135,300	300,000
10	Riverbends Park to Macomb Orchard Trail Connection.  Development to include trail connection from Riverbends Park to Orchard Trail.	Shelby Charter Township	Macomb	800,000	500,000	300,000
11	AuTrain Township Heritage Trailhead Development.  Development to include a universal access fishing and kayak/canoe launch, pavilion, interpretive center, restrooms, two parking lots, interpretive signage, outdoor grills, picnic tables, boardwalk, and planting of milkweed for monarch butterfly.	Au Train Township	Alger	333,700	87,000	246,700
12	Kelly Lake Park Improvements.  Development to include boardwalk with wetland overlook and fishing pier.	City of Burton	Genesee	228,000	57,000	171,000
13	County Line Road Nonmotorized Pedestrian Path Development.  Development to include completing the remaining section of pathway on County Line Road from the Crapeau Creek to Main Street.	City of New Baltimore	Macomb	347,400	231,400	116,000
14	Buffalo Ridge Trail Development.  Development of approximately 1 mile of trail which extends from the Buffalo Ridge Trail, connecting west and southwest areas of the Traverse City urban area and totaling 4.5 miles when complete.	Garfield Charter Township	Grand Traverse	269,000	70,000	199,000
15	Hazel Devore Park Improvements.  Development to include upgrading current restrooms to universal access, construction of a paved trailway and parking lot for accessibility, kayak/canoe launch point, and accessible fishing platform.	Village of Lyons	Ionia	234,500	70,500	164,000
16	Onekama Village Park Development.  Development to include perron steps, a barrier-free ramp to the beach, Mobi-Mats to the beach, beach nourishment, and interpretive signage on Portage Lake.	Village of Onekama	Manistee	149,900	52,600	97,300
17	Looking Glass River Park Improvements.  Development to include canoe/kayak launch, interpretive sign, pathways, streambank stabilization, and parking improvements.	DeWitt Charter Township	Clinton	111,500	33,500	78,000
18	Riverbank Park Development.  Development to include upgrading to ADA standards, barrier-free access to amphitheater stage and entire park, new railings, landscaping enhancements, and kayak access to river.	City of Flint	Genesee	400,000	100,000	300,000
19	McKinley Barrier-Free Park Improvements.  Development to include universally accessible barrier-free parking lot, sidewalk, walking path, basketball court, and site amenities.	City of Fraser	Macomb	571,000	271,000	300,000
20	McCarty's Cove Permanent Restrooms.  Development to include permanent restrooms at McCarty's Cove.	City of Marquette	Marquette	120,000	31,200	88,800
21	Boulder Climbing Garden and Connector Path.  Development to include a boulder climbing garden and multi-use pathway extension in the Frank N. Andersen Celebration Park.	City of Saginaw	Saginaw	96,000	29,000	67,000
22	River's Edge Linear Park and Trail Development.  Development to include multi-use trail, plaza, fishing pier, river overlook, signage, and site amenities.	City of Ypsilanti	Washtenaw	592,000	292,000	300,000
23	River Oaks County Park Improvements.  Development to include a new picnic area, accessible playground, spray pad, accessible paths, and parking lot improvements	Kalamazoo County	Kalamazoo	466,300	166,300	300,000
24	Metz Fire Trailside Park Development.  Development of a trailhead for the North East State Trail (NEST) on an undeveloped piece of land, as well as Metz Township’s first community park, including restrooms, parking, and a pavilion.	Metz Township	Presque Isle	159,400	47,800	111,600
25	Memorial Park Improvements.  Development to include a fishing dock, two camping cabins, accessible paths, parking lot addition, and improvements and an interpretive sign at the existing campground.	Branch County	Branch	200,000	60,000	140,000
26	Silk City Nature Trail Extension.  Development to include a 500-foot pathway connection along the Flat River consisting of a retaining wall, safety railing, and bank restoration with native vegetation.	City of Belding	Ionia	392,600	117,800	274,800
27	Michigan's Western Gateway Trail Improvements.  Development of approximately 2.5 miles of multi-use nonmotorized trail connecting Hurley, Wisconsin, and Ironwood, Michigan.	City of Ironwood	Gogebic	300,000	75,000	225,000
28	Munising Bay Universal Access Site -Anna River.  Development to include improvements to and expansion of a universally accessible fishing pier, construction of an accessible vault toilet, site landscaping, and construction of a universally accessible kayak launch.	City of Munising	Alger	123,200	37,000	86,200
29	Van Buren Trail Connection Development.  Development will connect the Van Buren Trail from Aylworth to Abell Streets and Elkenburg to South Haven Streets to the downtown South Haven trailhead located at the Kalamazoo and Huron Streets parking lot.	City of South Haven	Van Buren	362,400	145,000	217,400
30	Oden State Fish Hatchery Development.  Development to include an accessible fishing pier, boardwalk, and two viewing platforms at Oden State Fish Hatchery.	DNR - Fisheries Division	Emmet	300,000	0	300,000
31	Fred Meijer Ionia to Owosso Rail-Trail – Bridges.  Development to include improvements to nine bridges/structures along the rail-trail from Ionia to Owosso.	DNR - Parks and Recreation Division	Clinton, Ionia & Shiawassee	1,500,000	1,200,000 MDOT Federal Transportation Enhancement	300,000
32	Pere Marquette State Trail Improvements.  Development to include improvements to 16.84 miles from Baldwin to Reed City, consisting of drainage and surface improvements, paving (.4 mile), crushed limestone surface (16.44 miles), connector trails, and benches along the route.	DNR - Parks and Recreation Division	Lake & Osceola	1,332,500	1,032,500 MDOT Federal Transportation Enhancement	300,000
33	Iron Ore Heritage Trail - Tilden Township Section Development.  Development to include a 4.8-mile interpretive heritage trail from Winthrop Junction to Ely Township, providing a continuous trail from Kawbawgam Junction to Chocolay Township to Ely Township (approximately 32 miles).	Iron Ore Heritage Recreation Authority	Marquette	401,000	120,000	281,000
34	Riverside Park Improvements.  Development to include a canoe/kayak launch, interpretive sign, and stream bank stabilization for Riverside Park.	City of DeWitt	Clinton	92,000	27,600	64,400
35	Riverfront Park Improvements.  Development to include playscape, benches, parking lot, walkway, fencing, seawall, and site amenities.	City of Zilwaukee	Saginaw	352,100	98,000	254,100
36	Long Bridge Road Fishing Deck.  Development to include the removal and replacement of existing boardwalks next to bridge, new fishing deck, and parking lot improvements to provide barrier-free parking.	Pentwater Township	Oceana	388,400	101,000	287,400
37	Fred Meijer Ionia to Owosso Rail-Trail – Surface.  Development to include approximately 32 miles of crushed limestone surface improvements along the Ionia-to-Owosso rail-trail corridor.	DNR - Parks and Recreation Division	Clinton, Ionia, &  Shiawassee	2,181,000	1,881,000 MDOT Federal Transportation Enhancement	300,000
38	Elbow Lake Park Improvements.  Development to include beach/park improvements consisting of paved roadway/parking lot and pathways, pavilion, barrier-free transfer platform, boat launch improvements, play structure, miscellaneous furnishings, restroom building, and drain field.	Mills Township	Ogemaw	365,000	95,000	270,000
39	Nelson Field Accessibility Improvements.  Development of east/west entrance with accessible paths, grandstand railings, and a viewing platform.	City of Iron River	Iron	81,400	31,500	49,900
40	Marina Peninsula Boardwalk Project.  Development of extension of the boardwalk at the Baraga Marina and park.	Village of Baraga	Baraga	100,000	50,000	50,000
41	Wonch Park Pathway Development.  Development to add approximately 2,055 linear feet of paved, universally accessible asphalt pathway.	Meridian Charter Township	Ingham	60,000	15,000	45,000
42	Delmar Playfield Renovation.  Development will renovate three existing baseball fields, including new surfacing, fencing, seating, and scoreboard replacement.	City of Roosevelt Park	Muskegon	40,500	12,200	28,300
43	Pentwater Municipal Boat Launch Park Improvements.  Development of universally accessible walkways to existing amenities, construction of a universally accessible kayak launch and fishing deck, and parking upgrades.	Village of Pentwater	Oceana	60,500	15,500	45,000
44	Grant Township Park/Copper Harbor Playground Renovations.  Development to replace playground equipment and surfacing in Grant Township Park.	Grant Township	Keweenaw	145,000	96,000	49,000
45	Rose Lake Park Restroom/Campsite Improvements.  Development of restroom and campsite improvements at Rose Lake Park to meet ADA design standards.	Osceola County	Osceola	56,600	19,000	37,600
46	Sports Complex Concession Stand/Storage. Development to construct a concession/storage facility at Wells Sports Complex.	Wells Township	Delta	61,400	15,300	46,100
47	Pioneer Park Playground Equipment.  Development to add accessible playground equipment to Pioneer Park.	Muskegon County	Muskegon	50,000	12,500	37,500
48	Rycenga Park Picnic Shelter/Universal Design Improvements.  Development of a 30' x 44' shelter, improve accessibility by adding sidewalks to existing amenities and new shelter, and improve accessibility surface on playground.	Spring Lake Township	Ottawa	94,900	48,400	46,500
49	Grand River Accessible Kayak Launches.  Development to include two universally accessible canoe/kayak launch systems, one at Connor Bayou Park and one at Grand River Park.	Ottawa County	Ottawa	95,000	47,500	47,500
50	Forester Park Accessible Playground Equipment.  Development to include accessible playground equipment in Forester Park.	Sanilac County	Sanilac	38,000	19,000	19,000
51	Hunting Accessibility Initiative.  Development to include improvement or development of an accessible parking area, trail, wildlife viewing area, and associated structures at the Barry State Game Area and the Waterloo Recreation Area.	DNR - Wildlife Division	Barry & Jackson	50,000	0	50,000
52	River Park Development.  Development to include a new well, well house, and electric supply.	Menominee County	Menominee	25,000	6,300	18,700
53	Pioneer Trail Park Pavilion.  Development to include an enclosed pavilion with side doors.	Delta County	Delta	120,000	70,000	50,000
54	Meade Township Park Development.  Development to include a nature trail, ball field, volleyball court, site amenities, and horseshoe pits for the township park.	Meade Township	Mason	45,100	12,600	32,500
	Development Project Summary
	State of Michigan Ownership (5 Projects)			$5,363,500	$4,113,500	$1,250,000
	Local Government Ownership (49 Projects)			$13,129,100	$5,306,900	$7,822,200
	TOTAL:			$18,492,600	$9,420,400	$9,072,200
	ACQUISITION & DEVELOPMENT PROJECT SUMMARY
	State of Michigan Ownership (10 Projects)			$7,683,500	$4,113,500	$3,570,000
	Local Government Ownership (66 Projects)			$29,441,200	$9,662,500	$19,778,700
	TOTAL:			$37,124,700	$13,776,000	$23,348,700

Source:  Department of Natural Resources Program Statements

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.