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In February 2012, Rogers City announced significant updates regarding various community projects. Key highlights include the Brownfield Grant application for $400,000, focusing on site investigation and cleanup, and the Safe Routes to School initiative that secured a $373,000 grant. Water and sewer projects are nearing completion with an $8 million investment, and downtown improvements are 99% complete. The business climate is gradually improving with new businesses opening. Community collaboration remains essential for the city's ongoing growth and future opportunities.
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Rogers City Update Biz Buzz February 23, 2012
Rogers City --Overview • Brownfield Grant • Safe Routes to School Grant • Water and Sewer Projects • Downtown Improvements • The future • Wolverine • Business Climate • City Goals • Budget
Brownfield Grant--Requested • What is it? Investigation and limited clean up • Funds: $400,000 • Status: Waiting for grant award • Business community Role: • Input on site inventory • Possible Participation
Safe Routes to SchoolEngineering In Progress • Local team working for five years • Won $373,000 grant • $44,900 in engineering costs (paid by City) • See map for locations • Non-infrastructure Activities • Bike rodeo • Encouragement • Coordinator Position
Water and Sewer Projects90% Complete • Water (16% of mains) and Sewer (4% of mains) • Wastewater Treatment Plant Renovation/Repair • Water Tower (new) • Municipal wells (new) • Total Cost: approximately $8,000,000 • $7,250,000 USDA-Rural Development Loan • $750,000 MEDC Grant • Loan is repaid from utility charges/fees • No general tax revenue used for these projects
Downtown Improvements99% Completed • Street Lights • Water main (on Erie Street) • Facades • Wayfinding Signs • Senior Center Parking • Economic Study • Total Cost: approximately $1,116,000 • Public Funds: approximately $300,000 • Other Funds: approximately $816,000
Bright Future • New Residents • Business Climate Slowly Improving • New Owner for Hallmark Store & Curves • New Cafe opening next to Domaci Gallery • Museum and County Expansions • City Goals—seven pages on weblog • Opportunities • For new businesses • For increased government cooperation