Act No. 9
Public Acts of 2013
Approved by the Governor
March 27, 2013
Filed with the Secretary of State
March 27, 2013
EFFECTIVE DATE: March 27, 2013
STATE OF MICHIGAN
97TH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2013
Introduced by Senator Booher
ENROLLED SENATE BILL No. 233
AN ACT to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for certain capital outlay projects, the legislature, and certain state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; and to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations.
The People of the State of Michigan enact:
PART 1
LINE-ITEM APPROPRIATIONS
Sec. 101. There is appropriated for certain capital outlay projects, the legislature, and certain state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, from the following funds:
APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
Full-time equated classified positions...................................................................................................11.0
GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................................... $ 47,307,200
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers.......................................................... 0
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION.................................................................................................. $ 47,307,200
Total federal revenues.................................................................................................................................... 0
Total local revenues......................................................................................................................................... 0
Total private revenues.................................................................................................................................... 0
Total other state restricted revenues.......................................................................................................... 32,809,700
State general fund/general purpose............................................................................................................. $ 14,497,500
Sec. 102. CAPITAL OUTLAY
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................................... $ 23,348,700
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers.......................................................... 0
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION.................................................................................................. $ 23,348,700
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues.................................................................................................................................... 0
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues......................................................................................................................................... 0
Total private revenues.................................................................................................................................... 0
Total other state restricted revenues.......................................................................................................... 23,348,700
State general fund/general purpose............................................................................................................. $ 0
(2) MICHIGAN NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST FUND
Trust fund acquisition projects by priority:
Lake St. Clair Metropark land acquisition, Macomb County (grant-in-aid to Huron-Clinton
metropolitan authority) (#12-057)............................................................................................................. $ 229,000
Grand River open space expansion acquisition, Ottawa County (grant-in-aid to Ottawa County)
(#12-078)......................................................................................................................................................... 130,000
Lake Michigan and Manistique River waterfront acquisition, Schoolcraft County (grant-in-aid
to city of Manistique) (#12-119)................................................................................................................. 779,400
Wheeler Creek property, Wexford County (#12-131)............................................................................... 510,000
Cranberry Lake property, Clare County (#12-132)................................................................................... 660,000
Butler trust property acquisition, Charlevoix County (grant-in-aid to Charlevoix County)
(#12-070)......................................................................................................................................................... 214,200
Gary R. Williams Park extension, Cheboygan County (grant-in-aid to village of Mackinaw City)
(#12-022)......................................................................................................................................................... 241,200
Camp Seagull acquisition - Lake Charlevoix, Charlevoix County (grant-in-aid to Hayes
Township) (#12-036)..................................................................................................................................... 3,375,000
Morton Township park acquisition, Mecosta County (grant-in-aid to Morton Township)
(#12-029)......................................................................................................................................................... 45,000
Village green property acquisition, Ottawa County (grant-in-aid to city of Hudsonville)
(#12-031)......................................................................................................................................................... 238,900
Traders point lot 7 acquisition, Schoolcraft County (grant-in-aid to city of Manistique)
(#12-074)......................................................................................................................................................... 78,800
South Beach Park extension acquisition, Van Buren County (grant-in-aid to city of
South Haven) (#12-096).............................................................................................................................. 665,000
North bank trail acquisition, Ottawa County (grant-in-aid to Crockery Township) (#12-092).......... 120,000
Public land access and consolidation - Gate property, Allegan County (#12-127)................................ 450,000
Timbers recreation area acquisition, Grand Traverse County (grant-in-aid to
Long Lake Township) (#12-071)................................................................................................................ 2,073,000
Public land access and consolidation - Two Hearted, Luce County (#12-125)...................................... 500,000
Crandell county park acquisition, Eaton County (grant-in-aid to Eaton County) (#12-020)............. 3,075,000
Boat launch park land acquisition, Ionia County (grant-in-aid to village of Saranac) (#12-079)....... 74,000
Public land access and consolidation - Staszuk parcel, Clare County (#12-128)................................... 200,000
Christmas cove adjacent property acquisition, Leelanau County (grant-in-aid to
Leelanau Township) (#12-105)................................................................................................................... 375,000
Mill Point Park expansion, Ottawa County (grant-in-aid to village of Spring Lake) (#12-041)........ 93,000
Judge James H. Lincoln memorial bathing beach acquisition, Huron County (grant-in-aid to
city of Harbor Beach) (#12-084)................................................................................................................ 150,000
Trust fund development projects by priority:
Indiana-Michigan river valley trail development, Berrien County (grant-in-aid to
Niles Township) (#12-111).......................................................................................................................... 286,000
Silver Beach county park improvements, Berrien County (grant-in-aid to Berrien County)
(#12-018)......................................................................................................................................................... 300,000
Patriarche Park playground replacement, Ingham County (grant-in-aid to city of East Lansing)
(#12-082)......................................................................................................................................................... 300,000
Penny Park renovation, Manistee County (grant-in-aid to village of East Lake) (#12-090)............. 141,000
Hubbard Lake north end park development, Alcona County (grant-in-aid to Caledonia
Township) (#12-015)..................................................................................................................................... 245,400
Clio city park trolley line trail, Genesee County (grant-in-aid to city of Clio) (#12-124)................... 127,500
Rouge River gateway trail extension, Wayne County (grant-in-aid to city of Dearborn)
(#12-044)......................................................................................................................................................... 280,000
Frances Park trail improvement, Ingham County (grant-in-aid to city of Lansing) (#12-019)......... 300,000
Flesher Field park improvements, Kalamazoo County (grant-in-aid to Oshtemo Township)
(#12-046)......................................................................................................................................................... 300,000
Riverbends Park to Macomb orchard trail connection, Macomb County (grant-in-aid to
Shelby Township) (#12-115)....................................................................................................................... 300,000
Au Train Township heritage trailhead development, Alger County (grant-in-aid to Au Train
Township) (#12-076)..................................................................................................................................... 246,700
Kelly Lake Park improvements, Genesee County (grant-in-aid to city of Burton) (#12-060)........... 171,000
County line road nonmotorized pedestrian path development, Macomb County (grant-in-aid to
city of New Baltimore) (#12-118).............................................................................................................. $ 116,000
Buffalo Ridge trail development, Grand Traverse County (grant-in-aid to Garfield Charter
Township) (#12-141)..................................................................................................................................... 199,000
Hazel Devore Park improvements, Ionia County (grant-in-aid to village of Lyons) (#12-043)......... 164,000
Onekama village park development, Manistee County (grant-in-aid to village of Onekama)
(#12-088)......................................................................................................................................................... 97,300
Looking Glass River park improvements, Clinton County (grant-in-aid to DeWitt Township)
(#12-099)......................................................................................................................................................... 78,000
Riverbank park development, Genesee County (grant-in-aid to city of Flint) (#12-109)................... 300,000
McKinley barrier-free park improvements, Macomb County (grant-in-aid to city of Fraser)
(#12-021)......................................................................................................................................................... 300,000
McCarty’s cove permanent restrooms, Marquette County (grant-in-aid to city of Marquette)
(#12-030)......................................................................................................................................................... 88,800
Boulder climbing garden and connector path, Saginaw County (grant-in-aid to city of
Saginaw) (#12-086)....................................................................................................................................... 67,000
River’s edge linear park and trail development, Washtenaw County (grant-in-aid to city of
Ypsilanti) (#12-120)...................................................................................................................................... 300,000
River Oaks county park improvements, Kalamazoo County (grant-in-aid to Kalamazoo County)
(#12-117)......................................................................................................................................................... 300,000
Metz fire trailside park development, Presque Isle County (grant-in-aid to Metz Township)
(#12-013)......................................................................................................................................................... 111,600
Memorial Park improvements, Branch County (grant-in-aid to Branch County) (#12-027).............. 140,000
Silk City nature trail extension, Ionia County (grant-in-aid to city of Belding) (#12-073)................ 274,800
Michigan’s western gateway trail improvements, Gogebic County (grant-in-aid to city of
Ironwood) (#12-123)..................................................................................................................................... 225,000
Munising Bay universal access site - Anna River, Alger County (grant-in-aid to city of
Munising) (#12-039)..................................................................................................................................... 86,200
Van Buren trail connection development, Van Buren County (grant-in-aid to city of
South Haven) (#12-114).............................................................................................................................. 217,400
Oden state fish hatchery development, Emmet County (#12-130)......................................................... 300,000
Fred Meijer Ionia to Owosso rail-trail-bridges, various counties (#12-133)......................................... 300,000
Pere Marquette state trail improvements, various counties (#12-136).................................................. 300,000
Iron ore heritage trail - Tilden Township section development, Marquette County
(grant-in-aid to iron ore heritage recreation authority) (#12-049)...................................................... 281,000
Riverside Park improvements, Clinton County (grant-in-aid to city of DeWitt) (#12-101)............... 64,400
Riverfront Park improvements, Saginaw County (grant-in-aid to city of Zilwaukee) (#12-095)...... 254,100
Long bridge road fishing deck, Oceana County (grant-in-aid to Pentwater Township) (#12-048)... 287,400
Fred Meijer Ionia to Owosso rail-trail - surface, various counties (#12-134)....................................... 300,000
Elbow Lake park improvements, Ogemaw County (grant-in-aid to Mills Township) (#12-033)....... 270,000
Nelson field accessibility improvements, Iron County (grant-in-aid to city of Iron River)
(#12-066)......................................................................................................................................................... 49,900
Marina peninsula boardwalk project, Baraga County (grant-in-aid to village of Baraga)
(#12-072)......................................................................................................................................................... 50,000
Wonch Park pathway development, Ingham County (grant-in-aid to Meridian Township)
(#12-024)......................................................................................................................................................... 45,000
Delmar playfield renovation, Muskegon County (grant-in-aid to city of Roosevelt Park)
(#12-059)......................................................................................................................................................... 28,300
Municipal boat launch park improvements, Oceana County (grant-in-aid to village of
Pentwater) (#12-017)................................................................................................................................... 45,000
Grant Township Park/Copper Harbor playground renovation, Keweenaw County
(grant-in-aid to Grant Township) (#12-122)............................................................................................. 49,000
Rose Lake Park restroom/campsite improvements, Osceola County (grant-in-aid to Osceola
County) (#12-002)......................................................................................................................................... 37,600
Sports complex concession stand/storage, Delta County (grant-in-aid to Wells Township)
(#12-004)......................................................................................................................................................... 46,100
Pioneer Park playground equipment, Muskegon County (grant-in-aid to Muskegon County)
(#12-062)......................................................................................................................................................... 37,500
Rycenga Park picnic shelter/universal design improvements, Ottawa County (grant-in-aid to
Spring Lake Township) (#12-064)............................................................................................................. $ 46,500
Grand River accessible kayak launches, Ottawa County (grant-in-aid to Ottawa County)
(#12-080)......................................................................................................................................................... 47,500
Forester Park accessible playground equipment, Sanilac County (grant-in-aid to Sanilac
County) (#12-069)......................................................................................................................................... 19,000
Hunting accessibility initiative, various counties (#12-139)..................................................................... 50,000
River Park development, Menominee County (grant-in-aid to Menominee County) (#12-121)........ 18,700
Pioneer trail park pavilion, Delta County (grant-in-aid to Delta County) (#12-116).......................... 50,000
Meade Township park development, Mason County (grant-in-aid to Meade Township)
(#12-009)......................................................................................................................................................... $ 32,500
GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................................... $ 23,348,700
Appropriated from:
Special revenue funds:
Michigan natural resources trust fund........................................................................................................ 23,348,700
State general fund/general purpose............................................................................................................. $ 0
Sec. 103. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................................... $ (250,000)
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers.......................................................... 0
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION.................................................................................................. $ (250,000)
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues.................................................................................................................................... 0
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues......................................................................................................................................... 0
Total private revenues.................................................................................................................................... 0
Total other state restricted revenues.......................................................................................................... 0
State general fund/general purpose............................................................................................................. $ (250,000)
(2) PRISONER RE-ENTRY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Public safety initiative.................................................................................................................................... $ (250,000)
GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................................... $ (250,000)
Appropriated from:
State general fund/general purpose............................................................................................................. $ (250,000)
Sec. 104. LEGISLATURE
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................................... $ 250,000
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers.......................................................... 0
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION.................................................................................................. $ 250,000
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues.................................................................................................................................... 0
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues......................................................................................................................................... 0
Total private revenues.................................................................................................................................... 0
Total other state restricted revenues.......................................................................................................... 0
State general fund/general purpose............................................................................................................. $ 250,000
(2) LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
Legislative council........................................................................................................................................... $ 250,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................................... $ 250,000
Appropriated from:
State general fund/general purpose............................................................................................................. $ 250,000
Sec. 105. DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................................... $ 20,961,000
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers.......................................................... $ 0
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION.................................................................................................. $ 20,961,000
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues.................................................................................................................................... 0
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues......................................................................................................................................... 0
Total private revenues.................................................................................................................................... 0
Total other state restricted revenues.......................................................................................................... 9,461,000
State general fund/general purpose............................................................................................................. $ 11,500,000
(2) CAPITAL OUTLAY
Emergency dredging....................................................................................................................................... $ 20,961,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................................... $ 20,961,000
Appropriated from:
Special revenue funds:
Michigan state waterways fund.................................................................................................................... 9,461,000
State general fund/general purpose............................................................................................................. $ 11,500,000
Sec. 106. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................................... $ 0
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers.......................................................... 0
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION.................................................................................................. $ 0
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues.................................................................................................................................... 0
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues......................................................................................................................................... 0
Total private revenues.................................................................................................................................... 0
Total other state restricted revenues.......................................................................................................... 0
State general fund/general purpose............................................................................................................. $ 0
(2) GRANTS
Marina dredging loan origination program................................................................................................. $ 1,000,000
Qualified agricultural loan origination program......................................................................................... (1,000,000)
GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................................... $ 0
Appropriated from:
State general fund/general purpose............................................................................................................. $ 0
Sec. 107. DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
Full-time equated classified positions...................................................................................................11.0
GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................................... $ 2,997,500
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers.......................................................... 0
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION.................................................................................................. $ 2,997,500
Total federal revenues.................................................................................................................................... 0
Total local revenues......................................................................................................................................... 0
Total private revenues.................................................................................................................................... 0
Total other state restricted revenues.......................................................................................................... 0
State general fund/general purpose............................................................................................................. $ 2,997,500
(2) VETERANS OUTREACH
Full-time equated classified positions...............................................................................................11.0
Veterans outreach............................................................................................................................................ 2,997,500
GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................................... $ 2,997,500
Appropriated from:
State general fund/general purpose......................................................................................................... $ 2,997,500
Schedule of programs:
Veterans service delivery initiative............................................................................................................. $ 2,997,500
PART 2
PROVISIONS CONCERNING APPROPRIATIONS
GENERAL SECTIONS
Sec. 201. In accordance with the provisions of section 30 of article IX of the state constitution of 1963, total state spending from state resources in this appropriation act for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013 is $47,307,200.00. State appropriations paid to local units of government are $36,840,000.00 as follows:
Acquisition grants-in-aid................................................................................................................................ $ 11,956,500
Development grants-in-aid............................................................................................................................. 7,822,200
Emergency dredging....................................................................................................................................... 17,061,300
Total payments to locals................................................................................................................................. $ 36,840,000
Sec. 202. The appropriations authorized under this act are subject to the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594.
MICHIGAN NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST FUND
Sec. 301. (1) The department of natural resources shall enter into agreements with local units of government for the purpose of administering the grants identified in part 1. Among other provisions, the agreements shall require that grant recipients agree to dedicate to public outdoor recreation uses in perpetuity the land acquired or developed; to replace lands converted or lost to other than public outdoor recreation use; and, for parcels acquired that are over 5 acres in size, to provide the state with a nonparticipating 1/6 minimum royalty interest in any acquired minerals that are retained by the grant recipient.
(2) The agreements under subsection (1) shall also provide that the full payments of grants shall be made only after proof of acquisition, or proof of completion of the development project, is submitted by the grant recipient and all costs are verified by the department of natural resources. This requirement may be waived by the department of natural resources.
Sec. 302. The appropriations in part 1 for capital outlay shall be carried forward at the end of the fiscal year consistent with the provisions of section 248 of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1248.
LEGISLATURE
Sec. 351. The funds appropriated in part 1 for the legislative council shall be used for a contract with the council of state governments to continue its review of Michigan’s sentencing guidelines and practices, including, but not limited to, studying length of prison stay and parole board discretion.
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Sec. 401. (1) The following state shares of capital outlay appropriations for the waterways boating program are hereby reduced by the amounts indicated and the funds lapsed for the purpose of redirecting resources to emergency dredging in part 1:
Local project authorizations:
(a) Arcadia, Manistee County, marina rehabilitation (total authorized cost reduced from $1,000,000 to $500,000; state share is reduced from $500,000 to $0; local share $500,000) (AY 2006/36048).
(b) Naubinway, Mackinac County, breakwater protection, dredging and engineering, phase II (total authorized cost is reduced from $1,800,000 to $300,000; state share is reduced from $1,710,000 to $210,000; local share $90,000) (AY 2011/36045).
(c) East Jordan, Charlevoix County, dock demolition and rehabilitation, grading and shoreline protection, concrete walkways, utility upgrades, lighting and landscaping (total authorized cost is reduced from $2,058,000 to $1,543,600; state share is reduced from $514,400 to $0; local share $1,543,600) (AY 2011/36052).
(d) Infrastructure improvements - local projects (total authorized cost is reduced from $480,000 to $72,100; state share is reduced from $480,000 to $72,100) (AY 2012/36034).
(e) Cedarville, Mackinac County, dredging, steel sheet piling, parking improvements, launch ramps, docks, updated electrical/utilities, service building (total authorized cost is reduced from $2,040,000 to $1,020,000; state share is reduced from $1,020,000 to $0; local share $1,020,000) (AY 2012/36055).
(f) Infrastructure improvements - local projects (total authorized cost is reduced from $737,000 to $0; state share is reduced from $737,000 to $0) (AY 2013/36034).
(g) Presque Isle, Marquette County, removal and reconstruction of boat launch, phase I (total authorized cost is reduced from $402,400 to $201,200; state share is reduced from $201,200 to $0; local share $201,200) (AY 2013/36057).
(h) Munising, Alger County, east breakwall extension, phase I (total authorized cost is reduced from $874,800 to $437,400; state share is reduced from $437,400 to $0; local share $437,400) (AY 2013/36058).
State project authorizations:
(i) South Higgins Lake, Roscommon County, new entrance, launch ramp, maneuver area, parking and traffic flow improvements (total authorized cost is reduced from $1,000,000 to $250,900; state share is reduced from $1,000,000 to $250,900) (AY 2012/32045).
(j) Infrastructure improvements - state projects (total authorized cost is reduced from $1,950,000 to $1,373,000; federal share $1,200,000; state share is reduced from $750,000 to $173,000) (AY 2012/37030).
(k) Land acquisition - acquire land for future boating access site development (total authorized cost is reduced from $400,000 to $0; state share is reduced from $400,000 to $0) (AY 2012/37037).
(l) Field initiatives - routine maintenance, paving, small-scale projects at state facilities (total authorized cost is reduced from $600,000 to $180,000; state share is reduced from $600,000 to $180,000) (AY 2012/37040).
(m) East Tawas, Iosco County, harbor renovation, dock replacements, dredging, fueling station, new electrical/utilities, phase I (total authorized cost reduced from $1,000,000 to $70,000; state share reduced from $1,000,000 to $70,000) (AY 2012/37046).
(n) State infrastructure improvement and land acquisition (total authorized cost is reduced from $2,091,400 to $1,746,700; federal share $1,300,000; state share is reduced from $791,400 to $446,700) (AY 2013/37030).
(2) Any funds lapsed pursuant to subsection (1) shall be returned to the funds from which originally appropriated and are available for reappropriation.
Sec. 402. The department of natural resources shall seek reimbursement from the United States army corps of engineers for costs related to the emergency dredging of harbors under the jurisdiction of the corps of engineers. If the corps of engineers reimburses the state for any costs incurred from the appropriation for emergency dredging, the federal revenue shall be deposited in the general fund and the Michigan state waterways fund in proportion to the overall expenditures for emergency dredging as authorized in this act.
Sec. 403. (1) From the amount appropriated in part 1 for emergency dredging, the department of natural resources shall fund the amounts estimated for the following projects:
Project Estimated Cost
Alpena Small Boat Harbor $805,000
Arcadia Township - Veterans Memorial Marina 133,000
Bay City - Liberty Harbor Marina 77,800
Big Bay Harbor of Refuge - Marquette County 665,000
Boyne City - Grant Moore Marina 105,000
Burt Twp. - Grand Marais Marina 525,000
Caseville Municipal Harbor 630,000
Clark Twp. - Cedarville Harbor 56,000
Clark Twp. - Hessel Marina 77,000
Cheboygan County Marina 612,500
Cheboygan City Municipal Marina 3,150
East Jordan City Marina 420,000
Elk Rapids - Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor 420,000
Escanaba Municipal Marina 262,500
Frankfort Municipal Marina 2,240,000
Garfield Township - Naubinway Marina 315,000
Grand Haven Marina (Harbor Island BAS) 180,005
Grand Traverse Bay Marina 77,770
Harbor Beach Municipal Marina 700,000
Harbor Springs Municipal Marina 700,000
Harrisville Harbor of Refuge 280,000
Lake Erie Metropark Marina 210,000
Lake St. Clair - Metrobeach Metropark Marina 549,500
Leland Township Harbor 420,000
Ludington Municipal Marina 20,000
Mackinaw City Municipal Marina 150,000
Manistee Municipal Marina 23,450
Manistique Municipal Marina 194,400
Menominee Marina 2,100,000
Munising Bayshore Marina 350,000
Muskegon - Hartshorn Municipal Marina 175,000
New Buffalo Municipal Marina 1,042,000
Northport - G. Martsen Dame Marina 87,500
Pentwater Municipal Marina 16,205
Petoskey City Marina 49,000
Port Huron - River Street Marina 71,995
Port Huron - Fort Street Marina 71,995
Port Sanilac Municipal Harbor of Refuge 280,000
Rogers City Marina 227,500
South Haven Municipal Marina 436,050
St. James Twp. - Beaver Island Marina 1,015,000
St. Joseph - West Basin Marina 105,000
Whitehall - White Lake Municipal Marina 182,000
Cedar River State Harbor 1,445,500
Lac La Belle State Harbor 70,000
Lexington State Harbor 1,050,000
Little Lake State Harbor 630,000
Port Austin State Harbor 700,000
William G. Milliken State Harbor 4,200
(2) If any appropriation authority for emergency dredging remains after the completion of the projects listed in subsection (1), the department of natural resources may expend remaining funds for any allowable use for the Michigan state waterways fund. The department of natural resources shall notify the senate and house appropriations committees and the senate and house appropriations subcommittees on natural resources of any expenditures made under this subsection. The notification shall include a list of projects and their amounts as well as any other pertinent information.
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS
Sec. 501. The Michigan veterans affairs agency shall submit a strategic plan to the senate and house standing committees on appropriations, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the state budget office by October 1, 2013 that includes the following:
(a) A plan to serve as the coordinating office for all executive branch departments responsible for programs that provide services to veterans.
(b) A plan to identify opportunities to improve the provision of services to veterans by state agencies and to improve the oversight of grants to veterans service organizations.
(c) A plan to re-engineer the current veterans’ service delivery system in a manner that ensures the efficient and effective utilization and allocation of resources, programs, and services among state agencies, local government agencies, veterans service organizations, and nonprofit organizations.
(d) Quantifiable performance measures and outcomes of veterans service programs, with a goal of increasing veterans’ and the public’s awareness of services available to veterans and their families and increasing the number of verified fully-developed claims for veterans benefits submitted to the United States department of veterans affairs. Identified measures should include outcomes for programs affecting veterans education, health, economic, and quality of life well-being. These goals shall include, among other things, a goal of 100% of benefit claims presented to the United States department of veterans affairs shall be fully-developed.
(e) Immediate, short-term, and long-term initiatives that assist the agency in achieving the performance measures and outcomes identified in subdivision (d).
Sec. 502. The Michigan veterans affairs agency shall submit a report to the senate and house standing committees on appropriations, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the state budget office by October 1, 2013 that includes the following:
(a) A description of the current programs, activities, roles and responsibilities of, and interrelationships among, state agencies, local government agencies, veterans service organizations, and other nonprofit organizations to provide services and outreach to veterans, including providing assistance with the preparation and presentation of claims for benefits to the United States department of veterans affairs.
(b) A description of the activities, roles and responsibilities of, and interrelationships among, state agencies, local government agencies, veterans service organizations, and other nonprofit organizations undertaken under the re-engineered veterans service delivery system identified in the strategic plan developed pursuant to section 501.
Sec. 503. The Michigan veterans affairs agency shall submit quarterly reports as provided in section 219 of article XII of 2012 PA 200 providing a summary of the agency’s activities, including data on the number of claims presented to the United States department of veterans affairs by the agency and the number of claims that are fully-developed.
DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY
Sec. 601. The funds appropriated in part 1 for the marina dredging loan origination program are considered work project appropriations, and any unencumbered or unallotted funds are carried forward into the succeeding fiscal year. The following is in compliance with section 451a(1) of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:
(a) The purpose of the project is to provide financial assistance to eligible marinas and to alleviate financial distress caused by low water levels impacting watercraft use and related economic impacts through the program.
(b) The work project will be accomplished through the use of payments to qualified financial institutions for marina dredging loan origination fees for administrative costs incurred by qualified financial institutions.
(c) The total estimated completion cost of the work project is $1,000,000.00.
(d) The tentative completion date is March 1, 2014.
This act is ordered to take immediate effect.
Secretary of the Senate
Clerk of the House of Representatives
Approved
Governor