Appropriations Requests for

906 Adventure Team

Posted Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 2:03 PM;

Sponsoring legislator

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Edward W McBroom
  • Cosponsoring legislators' names (if applicable):
    Edward McBroom
  • Physical address of legislatively directed spending item recipient and the intended location of the project or activity:
    955 Lakeshore Boulevard, Marquette, MI 49855
  • The recipient's employer identification number:
    821691265
  • Requested amount of the legislatively directed spending item:
    $500,000.00
  • What is the purpose and how does the legislatively directed spending item provide a public benefit that is an appropriate use of taxpayer money?
    Money would support the development and construction of Gluski Park, a community trailhead for outdoor adventure, featuring a community pavilion, walking path, pump track, and terrain for bike skills development. This park preserves 2-acres of green space in the heart of East Marquette. It will be available to the community 24/7 - designed for all ages and abilities.
  • Has the legislatively directed spending item previously received or been awarded any of the following types of funding in the past 5 years?
    Local Funding
  • If so, how?
    Amount: $460,000.00
  • Estimated time frame for completion of the legislatively directed spending item project:
    Construction to begin Fall of 2026 ○ Projected scheduled to be completed Fall of 2027
  • Has the nonprofit corporation continuously operated in this state for the preceding 36 months?
    Yes
  • Has the nonprofit corporation had a physical office in this state for not less than the preceding 12 consecutive months?
    Yes
  • Does the nonprofit corporation have a board of directors?
    Yes
  • List all of the officers and active members on the board of directors:
    Todd Poquette, President ○ Ryan Brang ○ James Reinhart ○ Stacy Bolf, Secretary ○ Julie Cunningham ○ Matt Johnson ○ Christian Verardi, Vice President ○ Dave Kate ○ Amy Maus ○ Matt Beardsley, Treasurer

Certification By Sponsoring Legislator

  • "I certify that my immediate family members, legislative staff members, and I have no direct or indirect pecuniary interest in the requested legislatively directed spending item."
  • "I certify that the intended recipient of this legislatively directed spending item is not a for-profit entity."
  • "I certify that the information in this form is true to the best of my knowledge."
  • Senator Edward W McBroom