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Livingston County approves bond intent, advances funds to buy REUs amid debate over odor-control costs
Summary
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Oct. 15 to declare intent to issue bonds and to advance funds to purchase REUs from Tyrone Township; commissioners debated whether odor-control work should be included in the bond package and discussed cost estimates and safety concerns.
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners voted 9-0 on Oct. 15 to approve a resolution declaring the county's intent to issue bonds to finance improvements tied to the septic receiving station and a second resolution to advance general funds to purchase 264 residential equivalent units (REUs) from Tyrone Township.
Commissioner Fiani moved to approve the intent-to-issue-bonds resolution and Commissioner Domas seconded. Presenter(s) said the action is tied to a long-standing consent judgment and urged the board to move forward so the county can work with the Board of Public Works (BPW) and implement required improvements. "This here is a long standing issue that we've been working on diligently," the presenter said, and "I highly encourage your positive vote on it tonight." The board approved an amendment to the title of the resolution to explicitly reference purchasing REUs from Tyrone Township and…
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