Benton Harbor City Commissioners will soon be asked to reallocate $2.7 million in state grant funding from use to another to allow for improvements at the water plant.

Speaking to the Economic Development and Parks Committee this week, City Manager Alex Little said the money from Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy intended for lead water line replacements is currently earmarked for distribution system upgrades. However, to meet the demands of a state consent order for the water plant, it’ll now be earmarked for water treatment plant improvements.

Little was asked if such a transfer is allowed.

“ There are no problems,” Little said. “ It doesn’t negatively impact anything. We’re simply transferring it over to address some of t

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