Mich. Comp. Laws § 125.2049a

Sec. 49a. The fund shall give paramount priority in providing loans, loan insurance, and loan guarantees from the local government assistance account to municipalities whose past borrowing practices evidence the ability and commitment to make timely payment of principal and interest installments for its obligations and for public works which assist economic development projects which have the greatest potential for creating new jobs or retaining current jobs within this state.