Michigan Department of Natural Resources - Grants Management
Public Outdoor Recreation Grant
Post-Completion Self-Certification Report
This information required under authority of Part 19, PA 451 of 1994, as amended;
the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, 78 Stat. 897 (1964); and Part 715, of PA 451 of 1994, as amended.
Grant Type:
(Please select one)
Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Clean Michigan Initiative
Land and Water Conservation Fund Recreation Passport Bond Fund
GRANTEE: Township of Bingham, Leelanau County
Project Number: TF00-365 Project Type: Acquisition
PROJECT TITLE: Addition to Mebert Creek Natural Area Acquisition
To Be Completed By Local Government Agency (Grantee) | ||||
Name of Agency (Grantee) Township of Bingham | Contact Person Midge Werner | Title Supervisor | ||
Address 7171 S. Center Hwy | Telephone (231) 946-4672 | |||
City, State, ZIP Traverse City, MI 49684 | ||||
Site Development | ||||
Any change(s) in the facility type, site layout, or recreation activities provided? If yes, please describe change(s). | Yes |
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Has any portion of the project site been converted to a use other than outdoor recreation? If yes, please describe what portion and describe use. (This would include cell towers and any non-recreation buildings.) | Yes |
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Are any of the facilities obsolete? If yes, please explain. | Yes | No | ||
Site Quality | ||||
Is there a park entry sign which identifies the property or facility as a public recreation area? If yes, please provide a photograph of the sign. If no, please explain. The site is a natural area and functions mostly as a nature preserve. Without a lot of active us for a park entry sign. If hiking trails or other active uses are added to the park, a park entry sign | es, there is no will be added. | Yes t a great | No need | |
Are the facilities and the site being properly maintained? If no, please explain. | Yes | No | ||
Is vandalism a problem at this site? If yes, explain the measures being taken to prevent or minimize vandalism. | Yes | No | ||
PROJECT SCOPE: Acquisition in fee simple of approximately 16 acres to add to the 140-acre Mebert Creek Natural Area.
Is maintenance scheduled on a regular basis? If yes, give schedule. If no, please explain. The site is a natural area and functions mostly as a nature preserve. Without a lot of active uses, for regular maintenance. If hiking trails or other active uses are added to the park, regular maintenanc | there is not e will be sc | Yes a great heduled | No need . |
General | |||
Is a Program Recognition plaque permanently displayed at the site? If yes, please provide a photograph. (Not required for Bond Fund Grants) | Yes | No | N/A |
Is any segment of the general public restricted from using the site or facilities? (i.e. resident only, league only, boaters only, etc.) If yes, please explain. | Yes | No | |
Is a fee charged for use of the site or facilities? If yes, please provide fee structure. | Yes | No | |
What are the hours and seasons for availability of the site? Per the Bingham Township Parks Ordinance, parks close at 10 PM. | |||
Comments (attach separate sheet if more space is needed) | |||
Bingham Township has received two grants for Mebert Creek Natural Area, one for the initial acquisition and one for an addition. There is only one DNR plaque posted in this park; a previous DNR plaque is believed to have been stolen. | |||
Certification | ||||
I do hereby certify that I am duly elected, appointed and/or authorized by the Grantee named above and that the information and answers provided herein are true and accurate to the best of my personal knowledge, information and belief. | ||||
Please print | Grantee Authorized Signature | Date | ||
Please print | Witness Signature | Date | ||
Please be sure to upload the completed Post Completion Report and plaque photographs to the 5-Year Recreation Plan in MiGrants. | ||||
