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Oscoda Board advances 2026 DWSRF project plan, designates manager as authorized official
Summary
At a May 11 meeting the Oscoda Township Board held a public hearing on the 2026 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund project plan, received an overview from Dave Richmond, asked questions about principal forgiveness and hydrant spacing, and approved Resolution 2026-18 designating the township manager as authorized official subject to state approval.
Oscoda Township held a public hearing May 11 on its proposed 2026 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) project plan and took a resolution to advance the project planning document to the state for approval.
Dave Richmond presented an overview of the 2026 DWSRF project during the hearing, which Chair Mark Wygant opened at 6:33 p.m. Board members raised specific financing and technical questions: Ms. Fortner asked about loan principal forgiveness; Mr. Wygant asked about fire-hydrant spacing and the project timeline. Dr. Calvin Maestro Jr commented on the interest-rate environment and conditions that could change the financing terms.
After the hearing (which the board closed at 6:44 p.m.), the board adopted Resolution 2026-18 approving the DWSRF Final Project Planning Document and designating the Township Manager Kline as the authorized official for the DWSRF programs, subject to approval by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. The motion to approve Resolution 2026-18 was made by Ms. Fortner and supported by Mr. Linderman; it passed unanimously (4-0).
Separately, the board also adopted Resolution 2026-17 supporting an MDOT Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant application for Iosco Exploration Trail — Phase V, and adopted a fiscal year 2026 first-quarter budget amendment (Resolution 2026-19). The DWSRF resolution explicitly notes it is contingent on state approval; the minutes do not record a timetable for state action (state review timeline: not specified).
Next steps recorded in the meeting minutes: the DWSRF planning document will be forwarded to the state agency for review and any required approvals; the township designated the manager to handle program authorizations.
