MERIDIAN TWP, Mich. (WLNS) – Meridian Township will formally ask its voters to think about two millages throughout a particular election on Aug. 5. If each cross, the cash would offer residents with a brand new neighborhood and a senior heart.
Meridian Twp. neighborhood and senior heart idea (Meridian Twp.)
Meridian Twp. neighborhood and senior heart idea (Meridian Twp.)
The neighborhood at the moment has a senior-only heart for folks 55 and older, however the brand new proposed facility can be obtainable to everybody.
There can be two millages for the proposed facilities on the August poll— one to fund development and the opposite to fund operations on the new area. Each have to cross for the township to start out the undertaking.
In the event that they do cross, the typical family will see an annual tax improve of round $130. You possibly can calculate how a lot your taxes would improve, or you’ll be able to go to the Meridian Township web site.
Township officers say they know households might not wish to improve their bills, however imagine the neighborhood will see the worth of a brand new communal spot.
“It’s crucial to note that at this time, 0.4 mills are coming off of our tax rolls because we paid off our fire station and we’re no longer needing to pay for CATA Ready Ride services,” mentioned township supervisor Scott Hendrickson. “So the net impact of these two ballot initiatives will actually be a lot smaller when you consider that context. That would bring additional meeting space, gym facilities, and a number of other amenities that we hope the community will appreciate”.
Supervisor Hendrickson additionally informed 6 Information the dearth of assembly and leisure areas has been a well-liked concern on neighborhood surveys, and the township hopes this proposal will fulfill that want.
There can be a listening session on Tuesday, June tenth, on the Central Park Pavilion, the place folks can study extra in regards to the proposal and ask questions.
