3/19/13- Brighton Township will manage their Sewer and Water Debt by borrowing money from the townshipâs General Fund. About 10 years ago prior board members built a wastewater treatment plant and a sewer collection system in anticipation of rapid growth within the community. However, the expected growth was held up by the economic recession. To help manage the townshipâs sewer and water debt, the board has resolved to loan funds from the General Fund to both the Sewer and Water Debt Service Funds until they are proven to be financially solvent. Supervisor Tom Murphy says that the township will certainly be able to pay the debt off regardless of future growth. The Sewer and Water Debt Service Funds will each receive a loan of about $1.2 million dollars. Interest will be paid from these funds at a rate of 1% annually. Principle on the loan will begin repayment once the funds are financially solvent and have a consistent positive cash flow. (SO)
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