MI HR0079

Winter storms and flooding have extensively damaged Lakeshore Boulevard in Marquette, Michigan, destroying the revetment and shore protection structures along the federal harbor-of-refuge with multiple breaches.

Lakeshore Boulevard has been closed since September 2014 due to erosion, pavement fissures, and public safety hazards, creating severe economic hardship for local businesses and tourism.

Calls on the United States Army Corps of Engineers and Michigan State Waterways Commission to promptly review the damage and provide assistance for repairs and future flood prevention.

Estimates the cost of road and shore protection repairs at approximately $8 million, which exceeds the city of Marquette's financial capacity.

Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to the Chief of Engineers of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Michigan State Waterways Commission commissioners, and Michigan's congressional delegation.