The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) Seeks Public Input in Detroit

The public can sign-up to provide live, virtual, or written public comment at Public Comment Form (office.com).

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MICRC will meet in-person at the following locations in the City of Detroit:

• Monday, January 22 from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:30 p.m. at Huntington Place (formerly known as Cobo Hall).
• Tuesday, January 23 from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:30 p.m. at Huntington Place (formerly known as Cobo Hall).
• Wednesday, January 24 from 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at Cadillac Place.
• Thursday, January 25 from 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at Cadillac Place.
• Friday, January 26 from 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at Cadillac Place.

Lead Fund Incentive Webinar Registration

When: Feb 23, 2024 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://publicsectorconsultants.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsd-6trz8qHdJ_upgykyLnwHE2vcS46I2b After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Applications for the Neighborhood Beautification Program will reopen on Monday, January 15th, 2024 and close on Friday, February 23rd, 2024 on the Wayne Metro website. Applications are reviewed on a first-come first-serve basis, and no documents will be accepted after the application closes. 

Applicants must provide the following through the Wayne Metro online application:

• Line item budget with no disallowable costs with quotes or invoices.
• Deed(s) held by an LLC or 501(c)(3) legal entity with the same name as the applicant organization. 
• Plot plan showing the location of existing and proposed features of your project (for more information on plot plans click here).
• If applying as a nonprofit or faith-based organization, a signed partnership letter with a City-registered block club or neighborhood association.
• If applying as an LLC:

            o    EIN Verification Letter from the IRS for the applicant organization.
            o    Form W-9 for the applicant organization.
            o    Certificate of Good Standing from LARA.

• If applying as a 501(c)(3):

            o    501(c)(3) IRS tax exemption letter in the name of the applicant organization or fiduciary.
            o    Proof of an operating board.
            o    Most recent fiscal year financial statements that show the organizational operating budget.
            o    2023- 2024 Michigan Annual Nonprofit Report.
            o    Form W-9 for the 501(c)(3).
            o    Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws.
            o    Certificate of Good Standing from LARA.