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Board sets public hearing for Elba Drive special assessment after residents petition
Summary
The board adopted a resolution to set a June 9 public hearing on creating a special assessment district so 16 homeowners can contract with the township to resurface a private section of Elba Drive; estimated per‑parcel cost about $4,990 to be repaid over five years unless paid sooner.
The Grosse Ile Township Board on May 12 approved a resolution establishing a public hearing (scheduled for June 9) on a resident‑initiated special assessment district to resurface a private section of Elba Drive.
Administration said the township will contract and finance the work using its contractor, with the private section’s 16 property owners paying a proportional share of the cost as a special assessment added to their property tax bill and repayable over five years. The administration gave a preliminary cost estimate of roughly $70,000 total for work on the private section, which would result in an approximate assessment of $4,990 per parcel (before interest and administrative charges).
Residents petitioned for the work after the township scheduled the public sections for resurfacing; the township agreed to include the private section to allow residents to complete surfacing simultaneously. The treasurer said the township would use funds from the revolving loan fund and that property owners could prepay the assessment if they wish.
The board approved scheduling the formal hearing so residents can hear detailed plans, the final cost breakdown, and vote on proceeding; the hearing will provide the statutory notice and comment period required for special assessments.
