6/15/13 - There will be new benefits for Marion residents now that the township board has passed the budget for the fiscal year beginning in July. The townshipâs $1.24 million budget benefits from the population growth experienced by Marion between 2000 and 2010, which brought with it an increase in state aid. While revenues are enough to cover normal expenditures, money is being taken from the townshipâs fund balance to pay for road improvement projects. These include repairs to East Coon Lake Road from D-19 to the township line, minor repairs to Norton Road, and dust control on various township roads. Supervisor Bob Hanvey tells WHMI residents will also get some recreational benefits from the new budget. It includes a new $100,000 item for the township to gain full membership in the Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority. Beginning in July, Marion residents will pay the normal member rate for authority events rather than the higher three-tier rate they currently pay and will be able to get free passes to Howell Area parks. After paying for the road repairs, the township fund balance will still have more than $2 million in reserve, which is more than double the suggested amount. (TD)
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