County commissioners approve Swanton Township stormwater fund cooperation through 2031

County commissioners approved a joint cooperation agreement with the Board of Swanton Township Trustees to allocate the township’s portion of stormwater utility funds for calendar years 2024 through 2031. The agreement covers $481,000 of stormwater utility allocations across that period; the trustees will pay an additional $210,000 to cover remaining assessments tied to the Swan Creek ditch petition.

Why it matters: The Swan Creek ditch petition was previously passed by the board, creating assessments for affected properties; municipalities can assume such assessments for their residents, and the township requested its stormwater fund allocation be used for that purpose.

Details: A county official read the three-item consent package that included this joint cooperation agreement. A commissioner asked whether the Swanton Township Trustees had voted on the request; the presenter confirmed they had. A motion to approve the consent items was made and approved by roll call. The approved agreement applies only to the township’s allocation for 2024–2031 and does not itself describe how remaining assessments beyond the $481,000 will be apportioned beyond the trustees’ stated additional payment of $210,000.

Discussion versus action: The record shows brief questions seeking confirmation that the trustees voted and then a formal motion to approve the agreement; the board recorded affirmative roll-call votes and the motion passed.

Next steps: The agreement will be carried out under its terms for the 2024–2031 period; the transcript does not specify implementation dates, administrative steps, or which county department will administer the funds.