7/21/14 - New development and future growth being anticipated in Genoa Township is leading to proposed changes in connection fees to existing municipal sewer and water systems. The Genoa Township board will meet tonight to discuss the modification of connection fees for the Marion, Howell, Oceola, Genoa or MHOG water system and the Genoa Oceola or GO sewer system. Those service the Grand River corridor as well as adjacent subdivisions near Grand River. The township is already seeing an increase in new development in the South Latson Road area and expects that trend will continue following completion of the Latson Road/I-96 interchange. In an effort to plan for future growth and utility demands, the township requested an analysis of current water and sewer system connection fees to determine if changes were necessary. A presentation is planned during tonightâs meeting on the existing system limitations, plans for future growth, capital improvement costs and how the anticipated costs are accounted for in the connection fee modifications being proposed. A link to the latest studies regarding connection fees is available on the Genoa Township website. Meanwhile in other business, public hearings are set for two development projects; a 1,000-square-foot addition being proposed for the Buffalo Wild Wings Latson Road location and a proposed USA2GO gas station and drive thru Tim Hortons at a vacant lot on the west side of Latson Road, near Grand River and Grand Oaks Drive. The Genoa Township Board meeting starts at 6:30pm at the township hall on Dorr Road. (JM)
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