Bill Ostash

Five-Year Parks and Recreation Plan (2027-2031)

The plan keeps the city eligible for state recreation grants that fund park and trail projects.

Proposed kayak launch on Ojibway Island

Roughly $100,000 per year in recreation funding exists in the budget that could cover a launch.

Medical Diamond Park funding

$225,000 in private grant funding for the park, with no direct city outlay beyond budget adjustments.

North loop trail and emergency call boxes on Ojibway Island

Residents are paying out-of-pocket fees to use township parks while their own island sits closed.

989 Day community celebration

None stated; the event is free to the public.

Park maintenance staffing and wages

Preliminary county numbers reportedly fit within the city's existing budget.

Community event permissions: amplified sound and alcohol

No direct cost identified; it's a permission measure rather than a spending item.

Saginaw Riverfront Park (Planned)

No new city money — the $689,900 match was already committed to the park.

Fall arts programming slate

Sponsorships and donations are being sought for the Hollyday Art Mart and Saginaw Celebrates Summer funding is being pursued from HSC for 2027.

Youth arts outreach

Morgan Trust funds earmarked for youth education are available but not yet budgeted.

Bliss Park improvements grant

Grant funding covers the improvements rather than local tax dollars.

Weadock Park Renaming

Minimal — signage and ordinance/map amendment costs.

Unspent ARPA funds and the Mission in the City park

$250,000 requested from remaining ARPA funds for park rehabilitation.

New leadership at Public Libraries of Saginaw

Saginaw Fairgrounds Community Park grant

Brings $15,000 in grant funds to the park project; the city authorized purchase orders against the funds.