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WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2024
DETROIT FREE PRESS
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pledged her support for
House Bill 5650, that
“will increase penalties
Gangs
Tick activity flourishes in
Continued from
Page 4A
for crim
benefit transnational
incidents in Oakland crim organizations,
like those targeting
unities in Oak-
es committed to
e
Michigan after mild winter
County.
“At one point, before com
m
Jenna Prestininzi
Detroit Free Press
of skunks and wood- How to stay safe
chucks throughout the
the end of the year, we land County,” according
think they were pulling a to Steele’s news release.
USA TODAY NETWORK
state.
Preventing tick bites
m
illion dollars a year out The bill also increases
h Brown dog tick: can ensure you and your
of Oakland County,” Bou- penalties for felonies
itted by individ-
field Hills Public uals who return to the
Van Si- U.S. illegally after being
field deported.
Ticks are on the m Survives and breeds in- pets don’t face the risks of
ove
chard said. He was joined com
m
this spring, and watch
doors, and associated infection. Follow these
by Bloom
out — tick activity is with kennel, shelter and guidelines to avoid ticks:
Safety Capt. Tom
climbing as the climate breeding facilities. Occa- h Stay on
well-
m
aeys and Bloom
changes. Mild winters sionally present in the groomed trails
Township Chief of Police
One wom
an asked
es Gallagher. Galla- Bouchard, “What if they
e in and we shoot
were ready to level the them?”
He replied, “You have
e to
shoot them. If you be-
e may transmit clothing before returning
and sum er heat mean state. h Avoid areas of high
m
Jam
a
longer tick season This photo depicts a grass, brush and fallen
gher said authorities com
with an early start, ac- dorsal view of a female The risks leaves
cording to experts. This
“lone star tick.”
h Wear light-colored
highest charges possible,
nals to know that.
year, Michigan saw tick PROVIDED BY JAMES GATHANY
i- a right in your hom
activity in March, earli- VIA CDC more than 20 tick species ove ticks from
Michigan is home to clothing
and they wanted crim
h Rem
er than the typical peak.
and som
dangerous bacteria, vi- indoors
on types of ticks ruses or parasites, ac- h Shower soon after
take a look at the para- can be found in Michigan cording to the Michigan returning indoors
“We’re charging the lieve your life is in jeop-
highest charge we can. ardy, you have a right in
We’re getting 20-year fel- Michigan to defend
As tick season sets in
across Michigan, let’s com
m
onies on som
e of these in- yourself.” A m
dividuals,” he said, refer- asked, “Do you think
ring to several Chilean they could ove
nationals arrested for 2,200-pound safe?”
an then
sitic arachnids and this season, including: Department of Health h Use insect repellents
what you need to know h American dog tick: and Human Services. on clothing and skin
m
a
to stay safe from May to No- Each category of common
tick-re- Active from
diseases this vember in Michigan for- tick types pose risks for After a bite
ests and grassy areas. biting humans and ani-
als, potentially trans- If you or your pet get
itting such infections to bitten by a tick, there are
lated
season.
break-ins and others
With
the
crowd
nabbed after a jewelry snickering,
Bouchard
h Blacklegged tick:
Present on low forest veg-
m
m
store theft at Oakland said, “I don’t think
Tick season
Mall in Troy.
they’re going to m
ove
etation and along human its victims. steps you can take to pre-
Tick activity in Mich- and animal trails Ticks, which live by vent further infection.
“We’re asking for
a
that,”adding with a grin,
charge of maintaining a and referring to Galla-
continuing criminal en- gher: “Now Chief and I
igan typically increases throughout the state. feeding off of the blood of Remove the tick with
between April and Sep-
h Lone
star
tick:
mammals and birds, fine-tipped tweezers,
terprise,” Gallagher said. could m
ove it.”
tem
warmer months. How- wooded and grassy areas disease, and also rarer the skin. Pull the tick out
ever, tick season began across Michigan. diseases such as Rocky with the tweezers, apply-
earlier than usual this h Woodchuck tick: Mountain spotted fever, ing even pressure. Disin-
season, including win- Also known as the deer-tick virus, anaplas- fect the bite area with
Bouchard said m
ber, during the Sometimes present in commonly spread Lyme grabbing the tick close to
When Bouchard said the
Bouchard then flexed
seven suspects were in his right bicep, to
jail, awaiting trial, the au- laughter.
dience applauded.
Contact Bill Laytner:
any of blaitner@freepress.
ter activity, due to mild groundhog tick, it is often osis and more. rubbing alcohol or soap
m
the gang members are in com.
winter weather. Several found on pets near dens and water after rem
oval.
the U.S. illegally, an issue
ade worse by the U.S.
State Department’s Visa
m
Department of Insurance and Financial
Waiver Program, which
Services Insurance
Chile
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
allows tourists from
Administrative Rules for Term and Universal Life
Insurance Reserve Financing
May 15, 2024
to enter the U.S. “with
City of Detroit, Housing and Revitalization Department
limited scrutiny for 90
Rule Set 2023-64 IF
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, 2 Woodward Ave., Suite 908
Detroit, Michigan, 48226
days, and that’s all the
e they need to do their
work and send the re-
sources back to Chile.”
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Telephone: 313.224.2933
tim
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
09:30 AM
Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA)
735 East Michigan Avenue
Lansing, Michigan 48912
Telephone: 517.335.9885
Ottawa Building, Conference Room #6
Am
ong the officials’
611 West Ottawa Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933
mendations: Have
recom
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities undertaken by the City
of Detroit and MSHDA.
a hom
e security system
The Department of Insurance and Financial Services will hold
and use it; have m
otion
detectors on all floors be-
cause gangs often enter
through second-floor bal-
conies; get a “hard-wired”
that uses tele-
phone or other direct
connections to your local
a
public hearing to receive public comments on proposed
Publication Date: May 15, 2024
changes to the Term and Universal Life Insurance Reserve
Financing rule set.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about May 31, 2024, the City of Detroit and MSHDA will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) Detroit Field Office for the release of 1. HOME Funds authorized under Title II of the
National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 (HOME) from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority
(MSHDA), 2. HOME Funds from the City of Detroit, and 3. Project Based Vouchers from the Detroit Housing
Commission, to undertake a project known as:
The proposed rules govern reserve financing arrangements used
bycertain life insurers in reinsurance transactions to secure the
reinsurance treaty or capitalize the reinsurer. The proposed rules
system
ensure that funds backing these transactions are held in the
appropriate form and level of security. The proposed rules would
adopt Model Regulation #787 of the National Association of
Insurance Commissioners.
Project Title: Henry Street Redevelopment –427-489 Henry Street, 412-434 West Fisher Avenue, and 2445-2467
Cass Avenue, Detroit, Michigan.
police departm
ent, in-
For the Purpose Of: Creating 84 units of affordable units and 86 market rate units for a total of 170 units of multi-
family housing in the Cass Henry Historic District of the City of Detroit. The project includes rehabilitation seven
buildings to create studio and one-bedroom units and redevelopment of a one-story building at 447 Henry Street
for community spaces and retail stores. The project amenities will include a playground and a park along Cass
Avenue. Parking will be available on-site for residents.
stead of the internet,
which can be foiled by the
ers” car-
ried by the gangs; pur-
chase only large heavy
safes that can be bolted to
By authority conferred on the Director of the Department of
Insurance and Financial Services in Sections 210 and 1106 of
the Insurance Code of 1956, 1956 PA 218, MCL 500.210 and
500.1106, and Executive Reorganization Order No. 2013-1,
MCL 550.991.
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Mitigation Measures/Conditions/Permits: 1. Remedial action must be employed under the guidance of the
Michigan EGLE to address onsite contaminants. 2. Hours of construction shall be in accordance with local
code to mitigate temporary construction phase noise. 3. Noise attenuation measures will be incorporated into the
The proposed rules will take effect immediately after filing with
the Secretary of State. The proposed rules are published on the
a floor; and “put the num
-
building. 4. Asbestos and Lead materials impacted during renovations will be removed by qualified professionals.
5/15/2024 issue of the Michigan Register. Copies of these
proposed rules may also be obtained by mail or electronic mail at
the following email address:
ber for your local police in
your phone, because if
you’re in Florida and see
FUNDING
City of Detroit HOME – $500,000
City of Detroit ARPA - $1,500,000
MSHDA HOME - $848,999
DHC Project-Based Vouchers – 8
Permanent Mortgage - $16,913,756
MCRP - $6,493,000
som
ething happening on
Comments on these proposed rules may be made at the hearing,
by mail, or by electronic mail at the following addresses until
6/4/2024 at 05:00PM.
your hom
e’s cam
eras,
calling 911 down there
isn’t going to help,” Bou-
chard said.
Michele Estrada, Administrative Assistant to the Director of the
Office of Appeals, Legal Research, and Market Regulation
Owner Equity - $12,869,333
LIHTC Equity $18,787,516
HTC - $11,881,798
Department of Insurance and Financial Services, Office of
Appeals, Legal Research, and Market Regulation, P.O. Box
State
Rep.
Donni
Total PA5 Loan - $2,640,000
Steele, R-Orion Town-
30220, Lansing, MI 48909-7720
Total Seller Loan - $5,700,000
Total Income from Operation - $9,713
Total Sponsor Loans - $2,378,921
Deferred Developer Fee - $1,476,319.00
ship, was in the audience.
Steele later said, in an
emailed statem
ent, “The
The public hearing will be conducted in compliance with the 1990
Americans with Disabilities Act. If the hearing is held at a
Total: $81,999,355.00
num
ber of people at the
physical location, the building will be accessible with handicap
parking available. Anyone needing assistance to take part in the
hearing due to disability may call 517-284-8735 to make
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
town hall showed just
how scared people are.”
She said she’d recently
The City of Detroit and MSHDA have determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human
environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file
at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center (CAMYC), 2 Woodward Ave., Suite 908, Detroit, Michigan 48226 and may
be examined or copied with an appointment weekday’s 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. The ERR is also located on the City of
Detroit’s Housing and Revitalization Department Website’s Public Notice section:
arrangements.
DET 10143790
office, 735 E. Michigan, Lansing, Michigan 48912. The records are available for public examination and copying
upon request between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please contact Daniel Lince of
MSHDA at (517) 335-0183 for further information.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit oral or written comments on the ERR to Penny Dwoinen, the City of
Detroit Environmental Review Officer at telephone: 313.224.2933 or email: dwoinenp@detroitmi.gov; or to MSHDA
at the address above All comments received by May 30, 2024, will be considered by the City of Detroit and MSHDA
prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are
addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The City of Detroit certifies to HUD that Ms. Julie Schneider, in her capacity as Director of the Housing and
Revitalization Department at the City of Detroit, and MSHDA certifies to HUD that Anthony Lentych, MSHDA’s Chief
Housing Investment Officer in his capacity as certifying officer consent to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal
Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that
these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under
NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the recipient to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of Detroit’s certification for a period of fifteen (15)
days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if
they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City
of Detroit; (b) the City of Detroit has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD
regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24
CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR
Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental
quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58,
Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development –Detroit Field
Office, Keith E. Hernandez, Director, Community Planning and Development at 477 Michigan Ave, Suite 1600,
Detroit, MI 48226 or DetroitCPD@hud.gov or Ms. Michelle King, PIH Representative, Detroit Field Office at
Environmental-PublicComments@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact Mr. Keith Hernandez or Ms. Michelle
King via e-mail to verify the actual last day of the objection period.The City of Detroit and MSHDA do not discriminate
on the basis of age, color, creed, handicap, national origin, race, sex, or sexual orientation. Persons or groups with
discrimination complaints may file those complaints with the City of Detroit Human Rights Department, 2
Woodward Avenue, Suite 1026, Detroit, Michigan, 48226.
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