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Harper Woods approves $177,826 interest share for Milk River SRF amid resident frustration over bond costs
Summary
Council approved a $177,826.05 payment to Wayne County for Milk River SRF interest. Residents and councilmembers pressed for alternatives; staff said the basin is central to preventing basement flooding and the city remains bound to the bond until paid off.
Harper Woods — The City Council voted Sept. 25 to pay Wayne County $177,826.05 as the city’s proportionate share of interest on two SRF projects tied to the Milk River basin, a regional stormwater and wastewater retention/treatment facility.
The payment prompted extended discussion. A councilmember asked whether alternatives exist to the Milk River arrangement; staff responded there is not an alternative at this time and described the multi‑community bond…
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