Appropriations Requests for : South Oakland Shelter dba Lighthouse

1. Cosponsoring legislators:

No Cosponsors

Recipient Information

2. Intended legislatively directed spending item recipient:

South Oakland Shelter dba Lighthouse

3. Physical address of legislatively directed spending item recipient and the intended location of the project or activity:

Lighthouse MI, 46156 Woodward Ave., Pontiac, MI 48342; intended location of project: Lee Plaza, 2240 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48208

4. The recipient's employer identification number:

38-2847849

Funding Details

5. Requested amount of the legislatively directed spending item:

$4,000,000.00

6. What is the purpose and how does the legislatively directed spending item provide a public benefit that is an appropriate use of taxpayer money?

Located on Grand Boulevard in Detroit, Lee Plaza’s revitalization serves as a crucial part of preserving Detroit’s history while reducing blight and addressing affordable housing needs. Through a historic tax credit, two LIHTC transactions, and a City of Detroit ARPA investment, this building will once again house Detroiters — this time, seniors earning at or below 50% of area median income. The apartments will be affordable for adults ages 55+ who will pay no more than 30% of their income in rent, with affordability guaranteed for at least 45 years. The Roxbury Group and Lighthouse are co-developers, with LIHTC expertise from Ethos Development Partners. The next phase will be redeveloped by Lighthouse, adding 65 units on floors 11-15. RBC is the tax credit investor for all phases. This plan also strongly aligns with the State of Michigan and the City of Detroit’s initiatives to increase affordable housing. To ensure that residents maintain their benefits and successfully access resources, Lighthouse will be the supportive service provider at Lee Plaza. Lighthouse will also partner with Detroit-based community organizations to provide enrichment programs for residents. Lighthouse requests $4M to maximize efficiency, timeline, and cost toward our goal to deliver a total of 182 new units of affordable senior housing with high-quality onsite amenities and supportive services.

7. Has the legislatively directed spending item previously received or been awarded any of the following types of funding in the past 5 years?

✓ Yes: State Funding

Amount received: $1,500,000.00

8. Estimated time frame for completion of the legislatively directed spending item project:

Complete by end of 2027

Additional Information For Nonprofit Corporations

9. Is the recipient a nonprofit corporation?

Yes

4. Officers and active members on the board of directors:

Board Officers Jonathan Burleigh, Chair Dr. Jacqui Spicer, Vice Chair Maurice Edwards, Treasurer Dr. Bill Solomonson, Secretary Board Members Dr. Dennis Blender Torre Brown Jackie Buchanan, Past Chair James Campbell Patty Corkery Sommer Dawson Dr. Chanel Hampton Dr. Bryan Kieler Leesa Sesta Scott Stewart Barbara Tronstein Brent Wege

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 Sylvia A Santana