3/4/14 - Some property owners might be coming together to pay for improvements to a deteriorating road in deplorable condition that serves a number of businesses in an industrial park area. The Genoa Township Board met Monday night to discuss a potential special assessment district for improvements to Grand Oaks Drive. Supervisor Gary McCrire tells WHMI the township was approached by a couple of property owners about the condition of the road. After discussion with them and the Livingston County Road Commission, McCririe says it was relayed they could pursue a Special Assessment District if so inclined to restore Grand Oaks Drive. It continues to see more and more traffic now that the Latson Road/I-96 interchange has opened and it serves as a cut through route for many. The Genoa Township Board agreed to contribute $100,000 to support the project but only if it moves forward and the people are willing to tax themselves. Township Manager Mike Archinal tells WHMI thereâs the argument to be made that general fund money could be used reasonably to hopefully encourage the project, which would also serve as an economic development tool. It would be a $1.2 (m) million project and a draft assessment roll has been developed but itâs up to the 35 parcel owners to bring forth a petition to the township board requesting the assessment district. If that happens with a majority of those affected in favor, then the Road Commission would design the project and refine numbers for possible construction in 2015. (JM)
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