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Matthew Nolan Martin Petitioner V · 26-003878-TT

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SECTION 4 – REASON FOR THE APPEAL

1. Unreasonable disproportionality between the amount of the assessment and the value that

accrues to MY PROPERTY.



Michigan law provides that a special assessment is only valid if the property specially

assessed receives a special benefit that is proportional to the cost of the assessment. The

general rule is that the benefits derived from a special assessment to a property should be

determined by the difference in the market value of the property before and after the

making of the improvement. See Dixon Road Group v City of Novi, 426 Mich. 390 (1986);

Kadzban v City of Grandville, 442 Mich 495 (1993); Michigan’s Adventure, Inc v Dalton

Twp, 290 Mich App 328 (2010).

o

The Township has not at any point in the special assessment district process stated

that the sewer project will increase the property values of affected parcels. In-fact,

the Township’s own engineer stated in a public hearing that he was surprised there

was interest in this project after determining that the cost would be more than

$12,500 per parcel.

o

I have a working septic system in good shape and repair. A sewer connection adds

no quantifiable benefit to my property. The added monthly expense of $75/mo. for

flat fee sewer service (subject to increase at the whim of LASA) negatively impacts

my property by at least $900/year. There is no direct measurable economic benefit

to my property; instead, the sewer creates a direct economic liability to my property.

o

In a rural setting with many of the homes on Bankson Lake being summer cottages

only, a home buyer does not care if a house is on sewer or septic; all they care about

is whether the toilet flushes. Sewer does not add value.

o

I intend to offer some or all of the following as evidence to show the unreasonable

disproportionality between the assessment against my property and the value (or

lack thereof) that accrues to my property by virtue of the sewer project:

assessments, quotes for a replacement system (if needed in the future), assessor

reports, financial data from other sewer projects, LASA financials, property record

cards, sales comparisons, and appraisal(s).

o

The total cost of $27,500 to my property ($24,500 benefit fee/REU + $3,000 parcel

fee) does not result in a proportional increase in the value of my property. Even if

my current sewer system were to fail, a brand-new system would cost around

$10,000 – about 1/3 of the cost of the assessment.

o

The Township will not be able to show any market value increase to my property

as a result of the sewer project, let alone a proportional increase to the exorbitant

cost of this project. If the Township and LASA wish to pursue the sewer project,

it must be paid for from a general levy and not from a special assessment against

my property.

2. The special assessment district was not properly or fairly determined.



Porter Township has cited Michigan Act 368 of 1978 (the Michigan Public Health Code)

as one of the key reasons in guiding this project, asserting that the sewer installation is a

public health necessity required to protect the water quality and environmental integrity of

Bankson Lake. Despite the stated environmental and public health purpose of protecting

the lake’s ecosystem, the Township’s infrastructure plan excludes certain properties

surrounding the lake. Consequently, not all properties around the lake will be connected to

the public sewer system.

o

You can’t tell people that the main reason you are requiring properties around a

lake to hookup to a sewer is for the health and wellbeing of the lake but then allow

large sections of the surrounding lake properties to be excluded from the special

assessment district because “it would increase everyone’s cost” to include those

properties (Alan Smaka, engineer for LASA and Porter Township). It’s telling that

the properties surrounding Bankson lake owned by Porter Township board

members and their families were conveniently excluded from the special

assessment district.



Under Michigan law, a valid special assessment must confer a specific, proportional

economic benefit to the assessed property above and beyond the benefit conferred to the

general public. Because the Township is including Act 368 of 1978 as one of the reasons

to justify a comprehensive environmental protection measure for Bankson Lake, the entire

lake community residents of Porter Township benefit (public lake with public launch).

However, by failing to connect all properties surrounding the lake, the financial burden is

distributed unequally. The petitioner is being forced to subsidize a lake-wide and greater

public environmental remediation effort, whereas excluded properties remain exempt from

both the infrastructure connection and the equivalent financial burden.



If one of the project's objectives under Act 368 of 1978 is the mitigation of public health

risks and the protection of the lake, leaving un-sewered gaps and disconnected properties

directly undermines that purpose. Contamination from excluded properties will continue

to impact the lake, thereby failing to deliver the full environmental benefit that supposedly

justifies the high cost levied against the Petitioner's property.



The disparate layout of the sewer project creates an arbitrary distinction between

properties, rendering the assessment an unconstitutional tax rather than a true special

assessment.

3. Unequal and Inequitable Cost Distribution.



The assessment methodology is fundamentally flawed and inequitable. The district

includes a religious camp (The Miracle Camp Retreat Center) that has been granted a

substantial discount on its portion of the project costs. Mircale Camp not only has a failing

sewage collection system, but it also intends to expand, and it needs access to a sewer

system to remedy its failing system and accomplish its intended growth. LASA and Porter

Township officials negotiated in secret with Miracle Camp and ultimately entered into a

back-door agreement that provides Miracle Camp a subsidized sewer system with the

additional financial burden being put on the surrounding property owners, including me.



Miracle Camp’s tax-exempt or non-profit status does not legally or morally justify shifting

its infrastructure improvement costs onto neighboring private property owners. A special

assessment must be apportioned uniformly based on the benefit received. Shifting costs to

subsidize another entity creates an unconstitutional and unequal tax burden.



Total Costs:

o

Total amount of Bankson Lake Sewer project $6,472,668.67. (Attachment A, p. 2).

o

Total amount paid by Lake Residents $3,857,000. (Attachment A, p. 4).

o

Total amount paid by the Miracle Camp $1,855,966.44 (Attachment B, p. 5 Item

b).



Total REU’s:

o

There are 3 separate REU’s for the one Special Assessment District (Bankson Lake

Sanitary Sewer Extension Special Assessment District No. 1)



The Miracle Camp has 2 separate REU rates:

o

1 REU - Direct Connection Rate = $21,010

o

125.4 REU’s - Indirect Connection Rate: $10,505

o

Capacity fee = $508,629.44 for 126.4 units)

(Attachment B, p. 5 Item b).

o

Miracle Camp should be paying at least $3,099,250 if they

were being charged equitably for their REU’s.



Bankson Lake Residents have one REU rate of $24,500.

(Attachment A; Exhibit D)



Total Parcel Fees:

o

The Miracle Camp has 6 parcels in the Special Assessment District (Attachment A,

Exhibit D), however only 3 have parcel fees attached (Attachment B, p. 5 Item b).

Total Parcel Fee is $9,000. It should be $18,000.

o

Lake Resident Parcel fees: $3,000 for each parcel. (Attachment A, Exhibit D).

4. Lack of project cost coverage:

The revenue generated from the Miracle Camp charges and Lake Resident charges is insufficient

to cover the costs of the sewer Special Assessment District, which will only result in higher special

assessments and even more disproportionality to any possible market value benefit to my property.

o

Total project amount:

$6,472,668.67

o

Miracle Camp amount: ($1,855,966.44)

o

Lake Resident amount: ($3,857,000.00)

o

Project Cost Short Fall

$759,702.23



Monthly cost for usage:

o

Miracle Camp: Referencing the Miracle Camp Sewer Connection Contract

(Attachment B, Exhibit B - Connection Fee Calculation for Property; Capacity

purchased 22,500 gallons per day), the Miracle Camp will be charged $75.00 per

month times the actual metered usage (Contract estimate is currently at 28.2

REU’s). Fifteen dollars of this charge will be applied to pay down debt. The

remaining $60.00 per REU will be a monthly cost for usage. When calculating the

usage cost, the Miracle Camp will be charge:



$60.00/month * 28.2 REU’s = $1,692.00/month or $20,304.00 annually.

o

Lake Residents will be charge $75.00/month ($15.00 will pay down debt):



$60.00/month * 136 REU’s = $8,160.00/month or $97,920.00 annually.

This is 4.8 times more than Miracle Camp.

5. Violations of Michigan Public Act 188 of 1954.



MCL 41.724 and MCL 41.726 state that the Township must have the following information

on file with the township clerk for public inspection:

o

Improvement Plans: Detailed engineering and layout plans for the sanitary sewer

construction.

o

Cost Estimates: Projected total project cost estimates (including engineering and

legal/incidental costs).

o

Special Assessment District Description/Boundaries: A legal description or map

of the land parcels designated to receive the benefit.

o

Special Assessment Roll: Prepared by the township assessing officer/supervisor

listing each parcel, the name of the record owner, property value/taxable value or

benefit calculations, and the specific assessment amount assigned to each property.



Attempts were made by multiple Township residents on September 15th, September 16th,

and September 23rd, 2026 to inspect these documents at the Clerk’s Office at Porter

Township Townhall and none of these documents were available to review during normal

business hours (See Attachments C, D and E). The failure of the township to make these

mandatory documents available for inspection prior to the Public Hearing on September

30th, 2026 violates due process and statutory procedural requirements under Michigan law,

impairing a resident’s ability to evaluate the proportionality of the benefit and the accuracy

of the assessment. (The original Public Hearing on September 9th was adjourned and

continued on September 30th)

6. Illegible Documents in all three Township Resolutions.



August 12, 2026, Resolution 1 and October 6, 2026, Resolution 3 include an Estimate of

Cost summary sheet that is severely degraded, blurred, and illegible, making it impossible

to determine the true scope of the project, the exact impact on my property, or the accuracy

of the apportionment.

7. Discrepancy in Special Assessment District Key Elements.



The Estimate of Costs summary sheet contains mathematical errors and errors when

applying the percentage allocations to the Lake Residents and the Miracle Camp when

apportioning the capacity fees (Attachment F).

o

The cost allocation based on the percentage indicated in footnotes [1] and [2] are

calculated incorrectly.



[1] Indicates total capacity purchased by Lake Residents will be 43.64%.



The amount paid to Cedar Lake residents 43.64% * $117,062.71 =

$51,086.17 not the $59,478.37 indicated



[2] Indicates total capacity purchased by the Miracle Camp will be 56.36%.



The amount paid to Cedar Lake residents 56.36% * $117,062.71 =

$65,976.54 not the $57,584.34 indicated.

o

Consequently, the usage charges for the Lake Residents and the Miracle Camp were

calculated incorrectly



[1] the LASA General capacity purchased for the Lake Residents, using the

engineering allocation percentages should be:



Lake Residents LASA allocation = $465,880.55



Miracle Camp LASA allocation =

$451,045.10

Total LASA General Allocation = $916,925.65

o

Lake Residents $916,925.65 * 43.64% = $400,146.35

o

Miracle camp = $916,925.65 * 56.36% = $516,779.30



This shows that the cost allocations in the Cost Summary Sheet do not

match the contract signed between the township and Miracle Camp for the

usage portion.



The contract states the total usage for the Miracle Camp is $508,629.44. In

fact, when the percentage shown in the Cost Summary Sheet (56.36%) is

applied, the amount should be $582,755.84 ($65,976.54 + $516,779.30).



The Miracle Camp is receiving a $74,126.40 discount on the usage fee

resulting in that same amount being charged to the Lake Residents.



Based on that allocation, the Lake Residents should be charge $74,126.40

less in usage fees ($74,126.40 / 136 REU’s = $545.05 per REU)



This is a significant mistake that is identifiable with the limited information

being provided. If the required information per PA188 were available, a

more equitable allocation of costs between the Lake Residents and the

Miracle Camp may be more apparent.



Special Assessment District No. 1 is to consist of the parcel numbers listed as “The

District” and the “Map of District” as determined in the September 9th Porter Township

Resolution (Attachment G, p. 3-4, and Attachment G; p.2 respectively). There are 15

parcel numbers listed in “The District” list of parcel numbers that are not shown on the

“Map of District”.



The Roll (Attachment A; Exhibit D) consists of 2 parcels that are not included in the

description of “The District” (Attachment G, p.3)



Description of Improvements (Attachment A, Exhibit A, par.2) states there are 185 Lake

Resident REU’s to be serviced. The actual Lake REU number is 136 (Exhibit D).



The required public notices that were included in the August 20th and August 27th, 2026

editions of the Courier Leader contained a list of 203 parcel numbers that do not match the

Map in the publication (Attachments H and J).



The required public notices that were included in the September 17th and September 24th,

2026 editions of the Courier Leader contained a list of 203 parcel numbers but did not

include a visual map or a clear written explanation showing the boundaries of the entire

neighborhood or zone affected by the proposed project. (Attachments K and L)

8. Disproportionate Usage vs. Assessment Ratio



The Miracle Camp, by its operational nature, generates a significantly higher volume of

wastewater and places a much heavier demand on the new sewer infrastructure than a Lake

Resident’s property. Despite creating a larger burden on the system, the camp is paying a

reduced monthly rate, while a lake resident’s property is being assessed at a higher monthly

rate relative to its actual impact and benefit. This represents an arbitrary and capricious

distribution of the project’s financial burden.



While Miracle Camp operates as a non-profit organization, it functions as a revenue-

generating entity with an operational budget supported by camp fees and programming. In

contrast, the surrounding lake residents are private homeowners who derive no income

from their properties. Granting a sewer special assessment discount to a revenue-generating

camp, while requiring non-income-producing residents to pay full price, creates an unfair

and disproportionate financial burden on the residential community. Therefore, Miracle

Camp should be assessed at the standard rate. The Miracle Camp will receive a substantial

benefit of having its usage metered while Lake Residents will be charged a flat rate of

$75.00 per month regardless of their seasonal occupancy or usage.



The Miracle Camp will be receiving an REU discount when its capacity portion is almost

half of the entire project.

o

Miracle Camp REU = 126.4 = 48.17%

o

Lake Residents REU = 136 = 51.83%

9. Failure to Mitigate Lake Resident Costs while recognizing Miracle Camp Financial

Pressures



The Township Board has breached its implied fiduciary obligation and duty of care to the

property owners within the Special Assessment District by failing to investigate, pursue,

or secure available external funding mechanisms including State of Michigan grants or

loans.

o

The Porter Township Supervisor and LASA engineer first communicated on

September 3rd, 2022 that they would be seeking to secure grant funds to help finance

the project. This communication continued until August 2nd, 2025. (Per multiple

Bankson Lake Association Meeting Minutes).

o

Per the June 20th, 2026 Bankson Lake Meeting Minutes, the Porter Township

Supervisor and LASA engineer communicated that a sewer agreement had been

signed with the Miracle Camp. The LASA engineer indicated that USDA grants

were available, but they come with extra requirements on the projects, which

overall make the project more expensive, even if the grant is awarded. Also, those

grants are very limited now (Attachment P).

o

Based on information obtained on-line, loan and grant programs are available for

the State of Michigan from the USDA with lower interest rates offered than what

the bonds will be sold for from the Bendzinski and Co. Municipal Finance advisors.



See Attachment R – USDA website indicating loans are available at a

market rate of 4.75%



See Attachment S – LASA Bond – Bankson Lake Project – indicating bonds

are going to be sold at an interest rate of 6.75%

o

In late 2021/2022 the Miracle Camp was notified by the State of Michigan that the

current septic system and leach field were failing and, in order to continue, or

expand their organization, new infrastructure would need to be implemented – three

options were considered (1) Upgrade the current system, (2) Build their own

wastewater treatment system (3) Become part of LASA (Lake Area Sewer

Authority) (Attachment M).

o

Per the May 7th, 2022 Bankson Lake Association Meeting Minutes:

Ross Adams, Executive Director of Miracle Camp, is looking at long term solutions

and is in discussion with LASA about hooking into their sewer system. Cost to run

and hook up is roughly $2.5 million, which is not feasible for Miracle Camp alone”.

(Attachment N)

o

Per the September 9th, 2023 Bankson Lake Association Meeting Minutes:

“Ross [Adams] indicated that Miracle Camp does not have multi-million dollars

waiting for this project, they are going to have to fundraise and raise fees to get

this sewer”. (Attachment M).

Attachment A

Township of Porter 

Special Meeting 

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 

7:00 p.m. 

Porter Township Hall 

AGENDA 

1. 

Call to order 

2. 

Roll call 

3. 

Pledge of Allegiance 

4. 

Consider Special Assessment Resolution No. 3 to confirm the Special Assessment 

Roll for the Bankson Lake Sanitary Sewer Extension Special Assessment District No. 

1 

5. 

Public comment 

6. 

Adjourn

Bankson Lake Sanitary Sewer Extension 

Special Assessment District No. 1 

TOWNSHIP OF PORTER 

COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, MICHIGAN 

BANKSON LAKE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION 

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION NO. 3 

CONFIRMATION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL; LIEN; 

PAYMENT AND COLLECTION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT 

Minutes of a special meeting of the Township Board of the Township of Porter, Van Buren 

County, Michigan, held at the Township Hall in said Township, on the 6th day of October, 2026, 

at 7:00 p.m. 

PRESENT: 

Members: 

ABSENT: 

Members: 

- 

The following resolution was offered by Member 

and supported by 

Member 

WHEREAS, the Township of Porter (the “Township” or “Porter”) has approved a contract 

(the “Contract™), with the County of Cass, acting by and through its Board of Public Works (“Cass 

County”), the County of Van Buren, acting by and through its Board of Public Works (“Van Buren 

County™), and the Lakes Area Sewer Authority (the “Authority™), pursuant to Act 185 of the Public 

Acts of Michigan of 1957, as amended (“Act 185"), whereby Cass County will acquire, construct 

and finance a public sanitary sewage disposal system as an extension of the Cass County Sewage

Authority Section - Extension No. 2).” as described on Exhibit 

A hereto (the “Improvements™); 

and 

WHEREAS, the estimated cost of the Improvements is $6.472.668.67 as set forth on 

Exhibit B attached hereto; 

WHEREAS, based on the allocation of the cost of the Improvements pursuant to the 

Contract, the estimated cost of the Improvements allocable to the Township is $6.472,668.67; and 

WHEREAS, Section 15¢ of Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended 

(“Act 188”), provides that the Township may determine that all or part of the obligation of the 

Township contracted for with the County pursuant to Act 185 shall be defrayed by special 

assessments against properties benefitted thereby, and. in such case, certain requirements of Act 

188 shall not apply: and 

WHEREAS. the Township will be obligated pursuant to the Contract to pay or provide for 

payment of the Township's share of the cost of the Improvements in the estimated amount of 

$6,472,668.67; and 

WHEREAS, 

the Township Board 

intends 

to 

spread 

a portion 

of the 

cost 

of the 

Improvements against the properties benefitted by the Improvements; and 

WHEREAS. by resolution adopted August 12, 2026, the Township Board established a 

special assessment district known 

as the “Bankson Lake Sanitary Sewer Extension Special 

Assessment District No. 17 (the “District”) and approved the plans and estimates of cost for the 

Improv

and

WHEREAS. after notice duly given by publication on September 17, 2026. and September 

24,2026, in the Courier-Leader, and by first class mail on September 17. 2026, pursuant to Act 

188. the Township Board held a public hearing to review the District, the proposed special 

assessment roll for the District and objections thereto at 7:00 p-m., Local Time, on September 30. 

2026, respectively, at the Township Hall located within the Township; and 

WHEREAS, after hearing all persons interested therein, giving due consideration to all 

written objections to said special assessment roll 

filed with the T ownship Clerk. and after 

reviewing said special assessment roll and objections to the District, the Township Board has 

determined that the District shall be amended as set forth in Exhibit C attached hereto and that the 

Special Assessment Roll shall be amended as set forth on Exhibit D attached hereto: and 

WHEREAS, the Township Board has deemed said special assessment roll, as amended, if 

any, to be fair, just. and equitable, and that each of the assessments contained therein is relative to 

the benefits to be derived by the parcel of land assessed. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: 

1. 

Based on the Contract, the Township's share of the cost of the Improvements in the 

amount of $6,472.668.67 is hereby approved and the corresponding references in the previous 

resolutions adopted by the Township Board relating to the Improvements are deemed revised, 

approved and ratified. 

2. 

The District, as determined by resolution of the Township Board on August 12, 

2026, shall be amended in the manner set forth in the preamble and as so amended. the Distric

3. 

The special assessment roll prepared by the Township Supervisor and reported to 

the Township Board shall be amended in the manner set forth in the preamble and. as so amended 

and corrected, 

in the amount of Three Million Eight Hundred Fifty Seven Thousand Dollars 

(3.857.000). a copy of which roll is attached hereto as Exhibit D, is hereby determined to be fair. 

just, and equitable, and each of the special assessments contained therein is hereby determined to 

be relative and proportional 

to the benefits 

to be derived by the parcel of land assessed. 

Accordingly, said roll is hereby confirmed and shall be known and designated for the District as 

Special Assessment Roll Number 1 (the “Roll™). 

4. 

The Township Clerk shall endorse on the Roll the date of this meeting as the date 

of confirmation of said Roll. 

5. 

The special assessments levied on the Roll shall be divided into thirty (30) equal 

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each year thereafter. 

The annual installments shall be billed on or about December 

1 of each year, 

commencing December 1. 2026. 

6. 

Interest, payable annually on each installment due date. shall be paid on the balance 

of unpaid installments commencing from the dated date of the bonds for the Improvements to be 

sold by the County, in accordance with the Contract at an interest rate to be set by the Township 

Board, which shall not exceed by more than one percent (1%) the average rate of interest borne by 

the bonds issued by the County for the Improvements.

7. 

Future due installments of 

an assessment against any parcel of land may be paid to 

the Township Treasurer at any time in full, with interest accrued through the month in which said 

installments are paid. 

8. 

If an installment of a special assessment is not paid when due, then the installment 

shall be considered to be delinquent and there shall be collected, in addition to the interest provided 

in paragraph 5. above, a penalty at the rate of onc percent (1%) for each month or fraction of a 

month, that the installment remains unpaid before being reported to the Township Board for 

reassessment upon the Township tax roll. 

9. 

All special assessments contained in the Roll, including any part thereof deferred 

as to payment shall from the date of confirmation of the Roll, pursuant to Act 188. constitute a lien 

upon the respective parcels of land assessed. 

Such lien shall be of the same character and effect 

as the lien created for Township taxes and shall include accrued interest and penalties. 

10. 

The special assessments made in the Roll are hereby ordered and directed to be 

collected and the Township Clerk shall deliver the Roll to the Township Treasurer with her warrant 

attached thereto. which said warrant shall command the Township Treasurer to collect the special 

assessments in the Roll in accordance with the direction of the Township Board in respect thereto 

and which warrant shall further require the Township Treasurer on the first day of September 

following the date when any such assessments or any part thereof have become due to submit to 

the Township Board a sworn statement setting forth the names of the persons delinquent. if known, 

a description of the parcels of land upon which there are delinquent assessments and the amount

11. 

Upon receiving the Roll and warrant the Township Treasurer shall proceed to 

collect the several amounts assessed therein as the same shall become due. 

12. 

The collection of the special assessments. including 

all interest and penalties 

thereon. shall be deposited by the Township Treasurer into the Extension No. 2 Debt Service 

Account of the Common Fund established in accordance with Paragraph 10(d)(2) of the Contract. 

The funds so deposited shall only be used to pay for the cost of the Improvements, the Township's 

obligations to the County pursuant to the Contract or such other purposes related to the District, 

the Roll, the Contract or the Improvements as shall be authorized by or consistent with the 

provisions of Act 188. 

13. 

The Township Clerk shall, as soon as possible but in no event more than seven (7 

days after confirmation of the Roll, send notice of special assessment, in the form attached hereto 

as Exhibit F. to the person responsible for payment of the ad valorem property taxes on, the record 

owner of, or party in interest in, each parcel of land assessed. at the address shown for such persons 

upon the last township tax assessment roll for ad valorem tax purposes which was reviewed by the 

Township Board of Review, subject to any subsequent changes in the names and addresses of the 

owners or parties listed thereon. 

14. 

All actions heretofore taken by Township officials, employees, and agents with 

respect to the Improvements and proceedings under Act 188 and Act 185 are hereby ratified and 

confirmed. 

15. 

All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith shall be and the same are

NAYS: 

Members: 

ABSTAIN: 

Members: 

RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED. 

Heather Smith, Clerk 

Township of Porter 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

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COUNTY OF VAN BUREN 

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I. Heather Smith. the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the Township of Porter (the 

“Township™). do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a Resolution 

adopted by the Township Board of the Township at a special meeting held on the 6th day of 

October, 2026, the original of which is on file in my office. 

Public notice of said meeting was 

given pursuant to and in compliance with Act 267 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1976, as 

amended, including in the case of a special or rescheduled meeting notice by publication or posting 

at least eighteen (18) hours prior to the time set for the meeting. 

In witness whereof, 

| have hereunto affixed my official signature this 

day of 

2026. 

Heather Smith, Clerk 

Township of Porter

EXHIBIT A 

TOWNSHIP OF PORTER 

COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, MICHIGAN 

DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS 

The proposed project will function as an extension of the existing Cass County. Lakes Area Sewer 

Authority wastewater collection and treatment system that currently serves Cedar, Finch, Fish, 

Gravel and West Saddlebag Lakes 

in Porter Township, Van Buren County, Michigan and 

Marcellus and Volinia Townships, Cass County, Michigan. The Lakes Area Sewer Authority 

Section — Extension No. 

2 collection system extension will discharge to 

a forcemain, and 

ultimately the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). constructed as part of the initial Cass County, 

Lakes Area Sewer Authority project. The initial project was completed in 2010 (four lakes and 

WWTP) and the Cedar Lake extension completed in 2013. The overall system has sufficient 

capacity to accept the extension and additional customers. 

The proposed project includes a combination of 10” and 8” gravity sewers, manholes, 2”, 2 147, 4” 

and 8” forcemain, 3 lift stations, 3 grinder stations (system type), and 9 individual grinder stations 

(customer type) to serve nearly 185 Residential Equivalent Units. Capacity purchase costs for the 

joint 12” forcemain from the connection point to the WWTP, as well as for the WWTP. are 

included in the project costs and will offset a portion of the initial capital costs associated with 

these improvements.

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Roll No. 

1 

Parcel Number 

80-16-011-006-10 

80-16-014-009-00 

80-16-014-012-00 

80-16-014-020-20 

80-16-014-020-55 

80-16-015-004-50 

80-16-015-004-10 

EXHIBIT C 

CHANGES TO THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 

PARCELS REMOVED FROM DISTRICT: 

Owner 

CHANEY ROBIN D & SHARON R 

CHURCHILL SETH & KAREN 

DARLING STANLEY L 

BANKS NICOLE & MCKENNA HOWARD 

RUSSELL KEITH & JAYNE R 

OXLEY EDWARD C 

RICE RANDALL L. & LAURA A 

CHANGES TO SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL: 

Total Assessment 

f 

| 

Parcel Number 

i 

Owner 

Original 

Revised 

| 80-16-014-014-00 

RICE RANDALL & 

$15,250.00 

$3.000.00 

LAURA 

80-16-014-016-00 

KILWAY RAYMOND J 

$3,000.00 

$0.00 

AND KIMBERLE J 

80-16-014-022-00 

KOVACEVICH JOYCE A 

| $39,750.00 

$27,500.00 

| 

80-16-015-006-01 

LEGEL CHAD C & 

$39.750.00 

$27,500.00 

i 

MEGAN (CO-TRUSTEES 

['80-16-015-008-61 

MITCHELL DONALD JR 

| $27,500.00 

$3,000.00 

| 

& RENEE L 

| 

80-16-015-008-65 

STEWART TIMOTHY A & 

| $39.750.00 

$3,000.00 

BETHANY 

J 

B 

80-16-045-003-25 

VESTAL RICK F 

| $39,750.00 

$27,500.00 

i 

J 

80-16-045-010-11 

CURTIS JOHN & 

$30,500.00 

$27.500.00 

| 

PHONEKEO 

| 80-16-130-001-00 

VAN VLEET JOYCE E & 

| $39.750.00 

$52,0

80-16-155-001-00 

| RICERANDALLL & 

$39,750.00 

[$27,500.00 

| LAURA A 

) 

| 

Lo 

80-16-155-013-00 

JOHNSON WILLIAM & 

| $39,750.00 

$27.500.00 

CHERYL 

80-16-200-003-00 

STULL JEFFREY & 

1 $39,750.00 

$27,500.00 

| 

LINDSAY 

| 

80-16-210-002-25 

BURKE RICHARD H & 

$39,750.00 

$27,500.00 

KATHLEEN 

80-16-210-008-00 

JELLIES JOHN A 

$27,500.00 

$3,000.00 

TRUSTEE 

80-16-210-009-00 

SCHROEDER TRACY K & 

| $27,500.00 

$3,000.00 

MARCIA B 

| 80-16-215-007-50 

SWABASH STEVEN 

$27,500.00 

$3,000.00 

HOWARD & JULIE LYNN 

80-16-215-008-10 

JACOBS MARK E & 

$27,500.00 

$3,000.00 

LIZABETH G

Roll No. 

1 

Parcel Number 

80-16-011-002-20 

80-16-011-002-25 

80-16-011-003-00 

80-16-011-007-01 

80-16-011-008-10 

80-16-014-001-00 

80-16-014-010-10 

80-16-014-014-00 

80-16-014-015-00 

80-16-014-016-00 

80-16-014-016-10 

80-16-014-016-20 

80-16-014-017-00 

80-16-014-018-00 

80-16-014-019-00 

80-16-014-020-00 

80-16-014-020-10 

80-16-014-020-41 

80-16-014-020-61 

80-16-014-022-00 

80-16-014-023-00 

80-16-014-024-01 

80-16-014-024-05 

80-16-014-025-00 

80-16-015-006-01 

80-16-015-008-06 

80-16-015-008-11 

80-16-015-008-22 

80-16-015-008-24 

80-16-015-008-26 

80-16-015-008-28 

80-16-015-008-35 

EXHIBIT D 

BANKSON LAKE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION 

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 

1 

Owner 

MIRACLE CAMP & RETREAT CENTER INC 

MIRACLE CAMP & RETREAT CENTER INC 

MIRACLE CAMP & RETREAT CENTER 

HALL BETTY JO 

HALL MARCUS & BETTY JO 

MIRACLE CAMP & RETREAT CENTER 

CUMMINGS BRETT A & ASHLEY L 

RICE RANDALL & LAURA 

HARRIS WILLIAM A & CAROLYN SUE 

KILWAY RAYMOND J & KIMBERLE J 

LYTLE'S LANDING - BANKSON LAKE 

KILWAY RAYMOND J & KIMBERLE J 

VANDERWENDE PHILIP L (2/3 INTEREST) 

WITTRIG MARK S & ANNE R 

COLES THOMAS G 

MIRACLE CAMP & RETREAT CENTER 

MIRACLE CAMP & RETREAT CENTER 

PSCHIGODA LON E & BARBARA A 

SMITH DALE L & SUMMER JENINE 

KOVACEVICH JOYCE A 

FULLER GLENN & BARBARA 

MC CARTY BRENT & ALICE R 

SAMPSELL GARY W & BARBARA A 

SHORE COLLOR ROBIN (TRUSTEE) 

LEGEL CHAD C & MEGAN J (CO-TRUSTEES 

CHRISTIAN LESLIE 

ANGLE ROBERT H JR & MARCIA J 

STEWART TIMOTHY E & JULIANNA C 

STEWART TIMOTHY E & JULIANNA C 

STEWART TIMOTHY E & JULIANNA C 

MITCHELL DONALD JR & RENEE L 

LUTZ MARK 

Parcel Fee 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$0.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$0.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3.000.00 

$3.000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3.000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

Assessment 

REU 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$24,500.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$36,750.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24.500.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$0.00 

$24,500.00 

$0.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

Total 

Assessment 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$3.000.00 

$27,500.00 

$0.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$0.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3.000.00 

$3,000.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$39,750.00 

$27,500.00 

$27,500.00 

$27.500.00 

$27,500.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$27,500.00 

$27.500.00 

$27.500.00 

$3,000.00 

$27,500.00 

$3,000.00 

$27.500.00 

$27,500.00

80-16-045-001-00 

80-16-045-002-01 

80-16-045-003-25 

80-16-045-005-00 

80-16-045-006-00 

80-16-045-007-00 

80-16-045-008-00 

80-16-045-009-00 

80-16-045-010-11 

80-16-045-011-00 

80-16-045-012-00 

80-16-045-013-00 

80-16-045-014-00 

80-16-045-015-00 

80-16-045-016-00 

80-16-045-017-00 

80-16-045-018-00 

80-16-045-019-00 

80-16-045-019-30 

80-16-045-019-50 

80-16-045-020-01 

80-16-045-022-00 

80-16-045-023-02 

80-16-130-001-00 

80-16-130-002-00 

80-16-130-003-00 

80-16-130-004-00 

80-16-130-005-00 

80-16-130-006-00 

80-16-130-007-10 

80-16-130-007-20 

80-16-130-008-00 

80-16-130-009-00 

80-16-135-001-10 

80-16-135-002-00 

80-16-135-004-01 

80-16-135-006-00 

80-16-135-007-01 

80-16-135-009-00 

80-16-140-002-01 

80-16-140-004-01 

80-16-140-004-10 

HATFIELD CANDACE N 

ANGLE ROBERT HJR & MARCIA J 

VESTAL RICK F 

BROCKWAY CHARLES L. 

YOUNG GREGORY 

SHIRK WAYNE & SUSAN 

JOHNSON MATTHEW JOHN & LINDSAY X 

FULLER NANCY § 

CURTIS JOHN & PHONEKEO 

SAYSONGKHAM BOUNEM & SAYKHAM 

MASON CAROL M 

POLZ JOHN & CAROL 

STENGL JAN & SHYLA 

POLZ MICHAEL J & SUSAN 

O'CONNOR JOSEPH & DEBRA 

LUDWIG RICHARD W JR 

SHIRK WAYNE & SUSAN 

CASTNER PETER J & ELENA S 

LUDWIG RICHARD W JR 

MASON CAROL M 

CURTIS JOHN L 

CURTIS JUDITH A 

VAN PUYENBROECK ALAN & TABITHA 

VAN VLEET JOYCE E & GORDON E 

MUSSY CARISSA 

BANKSON BLUFF LLC 

SUGRUE SHAWN E & MARY 

MILLER MARY 

HOLLINGSWORTH TAMMY L (TRUSTEE) 

DUULIO MARK E & ANN L (TRUSTEES) 

CRIMALDI FAMILY REVOCABLE TRUST 

CRIMALDI FAMILY REVOCABLE TRUST 

WATTS MAXINE M 

WALLACE KERRI RENEE 

VAN VLEET JOYCE E & GORDON E 

GLIDDEN TREVOR S & BREANNA E 

MONTGOMERY ROBERT E 

DURKIN MARTIN & SALLY 

DRDJ PROPERTIES LLC 

BOCHNIAK DAVID R & HILLARY T 

KROFT ALLISON L & 

BRIGHT MATTHEW & EMILY: ALSO 

$3,000.00 

$0.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3.000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3.000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3.000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$0.00 

$3,000.00 

$3.000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3.000.00 

$3.000.00 

$24,500.00 

$0.00 

$24,500.00 

$0.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$49,000.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$0.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$0.00 

$36,750.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$0.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$0.00 

$27.500.00 

$0.00 

$27,500.00 

$3.000.00 

$27,500.00 

§27.500.00 

$27,500.00 

$27,500.00 

$27.500.00 

$27.500.00 

$27.500.00 

$27,500.00 

$27.500.00 

$27,500.00 

$27,500.00 

$27,500.00 

$27,500.00 

$27.500.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$27,500.00 

$27,500.00 

$27,500.00 

$52,000.00 

$27,500.00 

$27.500.00 

$27,500.00 

$27,500.00 

$27.500.00 

$27,500.00 

$27.500.00 

$3,000.00 

$27.500.00 

§27.500.00 

$0.00 

$39,750.00 

$27,500.00 

$27,500.00 

$3,000.00 

$27,500.00 

$27,500.00 

$3.000.00

80-16-140-013-01 

80-16-140-013-05 

80-16-140-013-10 

80-16-140-023-00 

80-16-155-001-00 

80-16-155-002-00 

80-16-155-003-00 

80-16-155-004-00 

80-16-155-005-00 

80-16-155-006-00 

80-16-155-007-00 

80-16-155-008-00 

80-16-155-009-00 

80-16-155-010-00 

80-16-155-011-00 

80-16-155-012-00 

80-16-155-013-00 

80-16-155-014-00 

80-16-155-015-00 

80-16-155-016-00 

80-16-155-017-00 

80-16-155-018-00 

80-16-200-001-00 

80-16-200-001-30 

80-16-200-001-50 

80-16-200-001-71 

80-16-200-002-01 

80-16-200-003-00 

80-16-200-004-00 

80-16-200-005-00 

80-16-200-006-00 

80-16-200-007-00 

80-16-200-008-00 

80-16-200-009-00 

80-16-200-010-00 

80-16-200-014-00 

80-16-200-015-00 

80-16-200-016-00 

80-16-200-017-00 

80-16-200-018-00 

80-16-200-019-10 

GILMAN DANIEL R & ELAINE C 

WITTRIG MARK S & ANNE R 

RICE RANDALL & LAURA 

BOCHNIAK DAVID R & HILLARY T 

RICE RANDALL L & LAURA A 

YAX CHERIE L & LARRY A 

GORTON EUGENE F (TRUST) 

HARRIS WILLIAM A & CAROLYN SUE 

MANGANO DOREEN L (TRUSTEE) 

CRONENWETT 

BRYAN K 

BROWN ANDREW ET AL 

FINK SUE ANN 

BEALL JOSEPH R & MAUREEN A TRUST 

DONEGAN WENDY: RUIZ PAMELA & 

HUTCHISON CAROL J REVOCABLE TRUST 

CASTNER JAMES 

JOHNSON WILLIAM & CHERYL 

KILWAY RAYMOND J & KIMBERLE J 

JASIK BRAND A & LINDA M 

VANDERWENDE PHILIP L (2/3 INTEREST) 

COLES THOMAS G 

WITTRIG MARK S & ANNE R 

FISHER JERRY & JEFFREY 

ITASCA BANK & TRUST AS SUCCESSOR 

ELLARD RICHARD AUSTIN 111 & WILLOW 

TAYLOR JON 

T& KARENL 

DARNELL JOSEPH 

G & MARY E 

STULL JEFFREY & LINDSAY 

BOWMAN JERRY W & 

GARRITANO MARK & EMILY 

FOSTER STEPHEN & DEBORAH 

TODD BRUCE G & SHELLEY R (TRUSTEES) 

BOLENBAUGH STEVE 

MARCELLETTI RUDOLPH M & MARGARET 

L 

SCHACKART RICHARD A & MARIELLEN 

XU JING & ZHANG YASHI 

NOTEBOOM SHARON K 

WOLTHUIS WILLIAM A 

MARTIN MATTHEW NOLAN & PAIGE 

BURKE MICHAEL J & MARY ANN 

DRIESENGA SCOTT A & RENEE E 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3.000.00 

$3.000.00 

$3.000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3.000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3.000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3.000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3.000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$24.500.00 

$12,250.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$24.500.00 

$24.500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$36.750.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$36,750.00 

$36,750.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$27,500.00 

$15,250.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$27,500.00 

$27.500.00 

$27.500.00 

§27.500.00 

$27.500.00 

$27,500.00 

$27,500.00 

$27,500.00 

$27,500.00 

$27,500.00 

$27,500.00 

$27.500.00 

$27.500.00 

$27,500.00 

$27,500.00 

$27.500.00 

$27,500.00 

$27.500.00 

$39.750.00 

$27,500.00 

$27,500.00 

$27,500.00 

$27,500.00 

$27,500.00 

$27,500.00 

$39,750.00 

$39.750.00 

$27.500.00 

$27,500.00 

$27.500.00 

$27,500.00 

$27,500.00 

$27,500.00 

$27,500.00 

$27,500.00 

§27.500.00 

$27.500.00

80-16-205-005-00 

80-16-205-006-00 

80-16-205-007-00 

80-16-205-008-00 

80-16-205-009-00 

80-16-205-010-00 

80-16-205-011-00 

80-16-205-012-05 

80-16-205-013-00 

80-16-205-014-00 

80-16-205-015-00 

80-16-205-016-00 

80-16-205-018-00 

80-16-205-019-00 

80-16-205-020-00 

80-16-205-021-00 

80-16-205-022-00 

80-16-205-023-00 

80-16-205-024-00 

80-16-205-025-00 

80-16-210-002-10 

80-16-210-002-25 

80-16-210-003-00 

80-16-210-003-10 

80-16-210-004-00 

80-16-210-005-00 

80-16-210-006-00 

80-16-210-007-00 

80-16-210-008-00 

80-16-210-009-00 

80-16-210-067-00 

80-16-210-068-00 

80-16-215-001-00 

80-16-215-002-00 

80-16-215-003-00 

80-16-215-004-00 

80-16-215-004-10 

80-16-215-005-00 

80-16-215-006-00 

80-16-215-006-10 

80-16-215-006-20 

80-16-215-006-40 

KOTIEBA STEPHEN & GRETCHEN 

HORVATH CHARLES MICHAEL 

HORVATH CHARLES 

HORVATH CHARLES M 

& 

ANGELL J THORNE & BELINDA L 

VERDRIES GLYN D 

NEWHOUSE RICHARD L & CATHY S 

WILK RICHARD & SANDRA P 

MERRIMAN JOAN M (TRUSTEE) 

DRYDEN-WANNAMAKER MARY ANN 

STEGEN MATTHEW & KRISTIE VAINJKOS 

WOLAK JAMES J & JANICE L 

LAGGIS DAN P 

STALLMAN PAMELA 

STREETER CLYDE D & GENEVA 

CIHAK GARY & TAYLOR JENNIFER 

SWABASH STEVEN HOWARD & JULIE LYNN 

MAYNE JULIE E 

CORTES RODOLFO & ROBIN S (TRUSTEES) 

JACOBS MARK E & LIZABETH G 

SEBASTIAN CLINTON & DAPHNE TRUST 

BURKE RICHARD H & KATHLEEN 

MAHONEY MICHAEL 

REED RICHARD M & VICKIL 

FOSTER STEPHEN & DEBORAH 

NOTEBOOM SHARON K 

WOLTHUIS WILLIAM A 

WOLTHUIS WILLIAM A 

JELLIES JOHN A TRUSTEE 

SCHROEDER TRACY K & MARCIA B 

SCHACKART RICHARD & MARIELLEN 

SCHACKART RICHARD & MARIELLEN 

SAMPSELL MICHAEL S & PAULA M 

SAMPSELL GARY W & BARBARA A 

HUMMEL GUY & CHRISTY 

TODD BRUCE G & SHELLEY R 

HORVATH CHARLES 

HORVATH CHARLES 

ANGELL J THORNE & BELINDA L 

MILES ALVIN & REBECCA 

DRYDEN-WANNAMAKER MARY ANN 

NEWHOUSE RICHARD L 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3.000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3.000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3.000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3.000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3.000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3.000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$24.500.00 

$24.500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24.500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24.500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

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CERTIFICATE OF CONFIRMATION 

I' hereby certify that the above Special Assessment Roll was confirmed on October 6, 2026, 

by resolution of the Township Board of the T ownship of Porter. 

Date: 

October _ 

, 2026 

Heather Smith, Clerk 

Township of Porter

EXHIBITE 

WARRANT OF TOWNSHIP CLERK 

I, Heather Smith, the Township Clerk of the Township of Porter. Van Buren County. 

Michigan, hereby direct and command you, Andrew Nesbitt, T ownship Treasurer, to collect the 

assessments set forth on the attached Bankson Lake Sanitary Sewer Extension 

Special Assessment District Roll No. 

1, in accordance with the directions of the Township 

Board in respect thereto set forth in a Resolution adopted by the Township Board on October 6, 

2026. confirming such special assessment roll of the Township. 

In particular, on September 

1 of 

each year. commencing September 

1, 2027, you shall submit to the Township Board a sworn 

statement setting forth the names of the persons delinquent, if known, a description of the parcels 

of land upon which there are delinquent assessments and the amount of such delinquency, 

including accrued interest and penalties computed to September 

1 of each year. 

Dated: 

October ___. 2026 

Heather Smith, Clerk 

Township of Porter

EXHIBIT F 

TOWNSHIP OF PORTER 

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT 

TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS OR PARTIES IN INTEREST IN BANKSON LAKE 

SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 

1 (the “District™): 

Following the September 30, 2026, public hearing to consider the special assessment roll, 

the Township Board confirmed the special assessment roll for the District on October 6, 2026: 

EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT SUCH RIGHTS HAVE BEEN WAIVED, A PROPERTY 

OWNER 

OR ANY PERSON HAVING ANY INTEREST 

IN THE REAL PROPERTY 

ASSESSED ON THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL CONFIRMED BY THE TOWNSHIP 

BOARD ON OCTOBER 6, 2026, MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL 

ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN 

30 DAYS AFTER 

CONFIRMATION 

OF 

THE 

SPECIAL 

ASSESSMENT 

ROLL, 

IF 

THE 

SPECIAL 

ASSESSMENT WAS PROTESTED AT THE HEARING ON THE CONFIRMATION OF THE 

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. 

You may pay your special assessment in thirty annual installments of principal and interest, 

or you may avoid interest by prepaying your special assessment in full before the date of the sale 

of the County bonds to be issued to pay the cost of the Bankson Lake Extension Sewer Project. 

At any time thereafter. the balance of your special assessment may be prepaid in full with interest 

accrued through the month in which the assessment is prepaid. 

For additional information about the special assessment, call Chris Oxley, Porter Township 

Supervisor, at 269-370-1190. 

TOWNSHIP OF PORTER 

Permanent Parcel No. 

Assessment:

Attachment B

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SEWER CONNECTION FEE PAYMENT CONTRACT 

Lakes Area Sewer Authority — Bankson Lake Sewer Project 

THIS CONTRACT 

is made of July 

1, 2026 (the “Contract”), by and between Miracle 

Camp and Retreat Center, Inc., a Michigan non-profit corporation, with offices located at 25281 

80th Avenue, Lawton, MI 49065 (the “Owner”), the Township of Porter, a Michigan general law 

township located in Van Buren County, with offices located at 88040 M-40 Hwy, Lawton, MI 

49065 (“Porter”), and the Lakes Area Sewer Authority, a public corporation established under the 

provisions of Act 233 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1955, as amended (“Act 233”), PO Box 

902, Lawton, MI 49065 (the “Authority”). 

WITNESSETH: 

WHEREAS, the Authority was established by 

Porter. and the Township of Volinia 

(“Volinia™), and the Township of Marcellus (“Marcellus”), both of which are located in the County 

of Cass, (collectively, Porter, Volinia and Marcellus shall be referred to as the “Townships™), in 

accordance with Act 233 to manage, operate and maintain sewage disposal systems to serve areas 

located within the Townships (the “Authority Sewer System”); and 

WHEREAS, Porter and the Authority have requested that 

the County 

of Cass 

(the 

“County”™), acting by and in accordance with Act 185 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1957, as 

amended (“Act 185”), extend and expand the existing Authority Sewer System and construct 

necessary sanitary sewer infrastructure to provide sanitary sewer service to Bankson Lake and 

properties in the vicinity thereof located within Porter (the “Bankson Lake Extension”); and

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WHEREAS, Owner's Property is used as a year-round camp and retreat facility and with 

its own on-site sewage collection and disposal system; and 

WHEREAS, Owner intends to upgrade its existing on-site collection system, but abandon 

Owner’s existing on-site disposal and treatment system; and 

WHEREAS, the Owner desires to connect the Owner’s existing (and to be improved) on- 

site collection system (the “On-Site Collection System”) to the Bankson Lake Extension once 

constructed and receive sanitary sewer service from the Authority through the Bankson Lake 

Extension to the Authority Sewer System (collectively, the “Public Sewer System”); 

WHEREAS, the Owner desires to reserve capacity in the Public Sewer System in the 

amount of 126.4 Units; and 

WHEREAS, the Owner has additional future plans to grow to accommodate up to 600 

overnight guests which may require additional capacity, but Owner has elected not to reserve such 

capacity at this time; 

WHEREAS, the Authority, Porter, Marcellus, and the Owner previously entered into a 

“Memorandum of Understanding and Cost Sharing Agreement,” dated October 

12, 2022 (the 

“MOU”), which set forth the understanding of the parties thereto with respect to a feasibility study 

for the Bankson Lake Extension and cost sharing for expenses related to undertaking the feasibility 

study; and 

WHEREAS, the Authority, Porter, and the Owner determine that it is necessary and in the 

best interests of the parties to set forth the terms and conditions for the connection to and use of

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1. 

CONNECTION. 

Owner voluntarily elects to participate in and finance connection 

to the Authority Sewer System by entering into this Contract to (a) connect the On-site Collection 

System (and buildings, structures, and facilities located or to be located on the Property in the 

future and connected to the On-site Collection System) to the Public Sewer System, (b) pay the 

Connection Fees applicable to the Property 

in accordance with the Authority's and Porter's 

applicable sewer connection, use and rate ordinances and regulations (collectively, the “Sewer 

Ordinance”) for such connection to the Public Sewer System and this Contract, and (c) pay 

applicable user charges and fees for transportation and treatment of sewage from the Property by 

the Public Sewer System. 

Owner acknowledges and agrees that Owners connection to and use 

of the Public Sewer System and the treatment of sewage from the Property by the Public Sewer 

System is on the same basis as any other member of the public and Owner shall not obtain an 

ownership interest in, or special economic benefit from the Public Sewer System as a result of this 

Contract. 

2. 

CONNECTION FEES (GENERAL). 

a. 

Owner 

has 

reviewed 

the Connection 

Fee methodology 

set 

forth 

on 

Exhibit B to this Contract and acknowledges that the basis of the Connection Fee has been 

determined based on a projected maximum daily flow of 22,500 gallons per day (“gpd”) from the 

Property to the Public Sewer System and 

the allocation of Units (as defined 

in the Sewer 

Ordinance) based on the Owner's projected flow. 

The assignment of Units based on that 

projected flow, as more particularly described in Appendix III to the Sewer Ordinance, represents

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the Property is assigned 126.4 Units. 

The Authority reserves the right to reevaluate unit allocation 

based upon actual meter flow. 

b. 

The Unit factors may be defined and/or determined from time to time by 

the Authority and Porter in accordance with the Sewer Ordinance. 

c. 

Included within the Connection Fee is the cost to allocate capacity in the 

Public Sewer System 

to provide sanitary sewer transportation and treatment services 

to the 

Property and three parcel fees (as defined in the Sewer Ordinance) totaling $9,000 (one parcel fee 

for each of Owners three parcels comprising the Property). 

d. 

The final amount of the Connection Fee due from Owner to the Authority 

for the Property will be finally determined in the manner set forth on Exhibit B to this Contract 

following receipt of construction bids and closing on any Bonds (as hereinafter defined) for the 

Bankson Lake Extension. If, following the final determination of the cost to construct the Bankson 

Lake Extension, the final amount of the Connection Fee for the Property exceeds the estimated 

Connection Fee set forth in paragraph 3 by more than 10%, Owner shall have the right to terminate 

this Contract by written notice to the Authority not later than 10 days following written notice 

from the Authority to Owner communicating the final amount of the Connection Fee. 

3. 

CONNECTION FEES (TOTAL). 

a. 

Owner agrees to pay Connection Fees for the Property based on 126.4 Units 

as finally determined in the manner set forth on Exhibit B to this Contract following receipt of 

construction bids 

for 

the Bankson Lake Extension. 

Owner's connection(s) 

of 

its On-Site

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Ordinance. All other Structures in which Sanitary Sewer Originates (as defined under the Sewer 

Ordinance) not directly connected to the Public Sewer System, but connected to the Owner's On- 

Site Collection System shall constitute an “Indirect Connection” to the Public Sewer System, for 

all purposes of the Sewer Ordinance, and shall be charged an “Indirect Connection Fee” for such 

Indirect Connection(s) in accordance with this Contract and the Sewer Ordinance. 

b. 

The 

initial phase 

for 

the 

connection 

of Owner’s 

existing 

buildings, 

structures, and facilities to the Public Sewer System equals 81.46 Units comprised of one Direct 

Connection and 80.46 Indirect Connections. 

Additionally, Owner intends 

to improve the 

Property with further buildings, structures, and facilities 

in the future which will require the 

connection of an additional 44.94 Units as Indirect Connections to the Public Sewer System (the 

combined total of which is 126.4 Units based on an estimated maximum daily flow of 22,500 gpd). 

In consideration of Owner’s undertaking pursuant to paragraph 6 below, and subject to final 

determination as set forth in paragraphs 2.d., above and 4, below, the Connection Fee shall be 

charged and due from Owner as follows: one Direct Connection at the Direct Connection Fee rate 

(estimated to be $21,010 per Unit), 125.4 Indirect Connections at the Indirect Connection Fee rate 

(estimated to be $10,505 per Unit); Capacity Fee of $508,629.44 for 126.4 Units; and three Parcel 

Fee of $3,000 each (a Parcel Fee for each of Owner’s three parcels) ($9,000 total), for a total 

estimated Connection Fee of $1,855,966.44 (One Million Eight Hundred Fifty-five Thousand Nine 

Hundred Sixty-six Dollars and Forty-four Cents). As noted in paragraph 2.d., above, the final 

amount of the Connection Fee due from Owner to the Authority for the Property will be finally

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a. 

Owner covenants and agrees 

to deposit with the Authority the sum of 

$300,000 (the “Prepayment Amount”), less any amount previously paid by Owner to Porter or the 

Authority for preliminary work on the Bankson Lake Extension pursuant to the MOU (currently 

in the amount of $27,000 and in no event to exceed $50,000) (the “MOU Preliminary Expenses”) 

as prepayment of the Connection Fee due pursuant to paragraph 3. 

Owner shall deposit the 

Prepayment Amount (less the amount of any paid MOU Preliminary Expenses) in three equal 

installments, the first installment of which shall be made not later than five (5) business days 

following the execution of this Contract by all parties, the second installment not later than August 

1, 2026, and the final and third installment not later than October 

1, 2026. 

The balance of the 

Connection Fee for the connection described in paragraph 3., shall be payable over time in equal 

principal installments on December 

| of each year hereafter, commencing in the year when any 

special assessment roll for the Bankson Lake Extension is confirmed by Porter. 

Interest shall be 

applied to the unpaid principal balance due at the rate per annum that is 1% over the average rate 

borne by the bonds sold by the County (the “Bonds™) on behalf of Porter and the Authority for the 

Bankson Lake Extension, and shall accrue beginning as of the date of the closing on the County’s 

Bonds and shall be payable on each December 

| (with the principal installment) thereafter until 

the principal balance of the Connection Fee is paid in full. 

In the event no Bonds are sold, the 

rate of interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Connection Fee shall be six percent (6%) per 

annum. 

b. 

The number of annual principal installments duc and payable by Owner

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Extension and the roll is divided into 30 annual installments of principal, Owner’s payment of the 

Connection Fee due under this Contract, less the Prepayment Amount set forth in paragraph 4.a., 

above, shall be payable in 30 annual installments. 

Cc. 

If Porter, the Authority, and the County decide to not proceed with the 

Bankson Lake Extension, the Authority shall refund the $300,000 deposit to Owner within 30 days 

of such final decision by Porter, the Authority and the County. 

d. 

The Connection Fee shall not be subject to prepayment unless and until the 

Bonds issued by the County are subject to redemption prior to maturity. 

Once the Bonds are 

subject to redemption prior to maturity, Owner may prepay all or any portion of any outstanding 

principal balance of the Connection Fee, plus accrued interest thereon through the last day of the 

month in which the prepayment is made. 

Any such prepayment by Owner must be made to the 

Authority on behalf of the Township not less than 60 days prior to the date of redemption of the 

Bonds. 

e. 

The Authority or Porter will give notice to Owner within five (5) business 

days of scheduling the date of the sale of the Bonds along with the most recent terms known at 

that time (the “Bond Notice”). 

f. 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, at the election of Owner, Owner may pay 

the entire balance of the Connection Fee for the connection described in paragraph 3 via a lump 

sum payment, so long as Owner gives written notice of its intent to do so not later than 30 days 

prior to the scheduled date of the sale of the Bonds, or within five (5) business days of receipt of

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lien (as provided by the Sewer Ordinance and applicable state law) upon the Property for said 

unpaid balance of the Connection Fees and the interest thereon which. in the event of default 

therein, may be enforced by the Authority 

or Porter 

in the manner provided by the Sewer 

Ordinance for unpaid Sewer Rates and Charges (as defined in the Sewer Ordinance). 

The lien on 

the Property shall be apportioned by Porter between the legal divisions of the Property, if any. 

The lien and corresponding credit for payments then made to date and allocable to principal and 

the obligation to pay the remaining principal balance shall 

be made based on one indirect 

connection fee, as determined by this Contract, for each Unit (or portion thereof) within the 

Property. 

Upon payment in full by the Owner of the Connection Fees and interest thereon 

apportioned to any specific legal division of the Property, the amount due thereon shall be deemed 

paid in full and the lien on that particular land division (if applicable) shall be discharged from the 

records. 

6. 

ON-SITE COLLECTION SYSTEM. 

a. 

Owner shall pay for all costs related to the design, construction, operation, 

maintenance, repair, replacement and improvement of the On-Site Collection System, including, 

if necessary pumping stations and appurtenances thereto to collect the sanitary sewage from the 

Property, and any abandonment of existing septic tanks and STEP sewer system components, and 

deliver all sanitary sewage generated on the Property and so collected by the On-Site Collection 

System to the Public Sewer System made available to the Property in accordance with paragraph 

8 below.

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the Owner’s On-Site Collection System to the Public Sewer System may need to be accomplished 

in various phases (the “Phase Connection”). 

Owner shall submit its proposed abandonment of 

the existing septic tanks and STEP sewer system components, and Phased Connection schedule 

for review and approval of the Authority’s engineer. 

c. 

Owner shall begin its Phased Connection of the On-Site Collection System 

to the Public Sewer System within 90 days of receiving written notice from the Authority of the 

availability of the Public Sewer System. 

d. 

Owner 

shall 

complete 

the 

necessary 

improvements 

to 

the 

On-Site 

Collection System within two (2) months of connection of the On-Site Collection System to the 

Public Sewer System. 

e. 

As part of the Owner’s On-Site Collection System, the Owner shall install 

one or more sewage flow meters (the “Meter™), in accordance with the Authority's specifications, 

which Meter(s) shall measure sewage flow from the Property to the Public Sewer System. 

Once 

the Meter is installed, the Meter shall be owned, operated, maintained, repaired, and replaced by 

the Authority as part of the Public Sewer System. 

The Meter shall either be located on public 

property or on the Property and subject to an easement granted by Owner to Porter and the 

Authority for access to such Meter. 

Further the Authority shall have the right, but not the 

obligation, to connect the Meter to the Authority's Supervisor Control Data Acquisition (SCADA) 

system to aid in reading of said Meter. 

f. 

Owner hereby consents 

to 

the representatives 

of Porter or Authority

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shall have the right to inspect the Owner's On-Site Collection System at any reasonable time upon 

reasonable advance notice to the Owner. 

g. 

The Owner 

shall 

be 

solely 

responsible 

for 

the 

design, 

construction, 

operation, maintenance, repair, replacement and improvement of the On-Site Collection System 

and the On-Site Collection System as currently existing (or hereinafter improved by Owner in the 

future) shall not be considered part of the Public Sewer System and neither Porter or the Authority 

shall have any right or responsibility for the operation, maintenance, repair, replacement or 

improvement of the On-Site Collection System. 

h. 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Authority acknowledges that Owner's 

abandonment of the existing septic tanks and STEP sewer system components and Phased 

Connection may be delayed solely as a result of a Force Majeure Event. For purposes of this 

Contract, a “Force Majeure Event” means only an act of God; natural disaster; severe weather 

event that makes removal unsafe or unlawful; governmental order, restriction, or moratorium not 

caused by Owner; act of terrorism; war; equipment or transportation availability; or region-wide 

transportation shutdown or embargo. Force Majeure Event expressly excludes, and shall not 

include, delays arising from Owner's financial condition, failure to plan or contract in advance, 

contractor or subcontractor availability, labor shortages limited 

to Owner or 

its contractors, 

scheduling conflicts, internal approvals, market conditions, or disputes with third parties. As a 

condition to invoking this provision, Owner shall provide the Authority with written notice within 

five (5) days after the commencement of the Force Majeure Event, describing the nature of the

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pursue the abandonment of the existing septic tanks and STEP sewer system components and 

Phased Connection as soon as such Force Majeure Event ceases to prevent the abandonment of 

the existing septic tanks and STEP sewer system components and Phased Connection. 

7. 

SEWER ORDINANCE; APPLICABILITY TO CONTRACT. Upon connection 

to the 

Public Sewer System, the Owner (or Owner's successors and assigns) shall be subject to the terms 

and conditions of the Sewer Ordinance, including applicable Sewer Rates and Charges established 

thereafter for the use of the Public Sewer System. 

Unless otherwise provided in an amendment 

to the Sewer Ordinance, Sewer Rates and Charges for transportation and treatment of sewage from 

the Property shall be based on actual metered flow from the Property as measured by the Meter 

that is converted to a Unit basis (based on 178 gpd per Unit) and the then-current per Unit rate(s) 

established by resolution of the Authority from time to time. 

This Contract shall be subject to all 

ordinances of the Authority and Porter and, to the extent of any conflict between this Contract and 

the Sewer Ordinance as amended from time to time shall control. 

8. 

CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC SEWER SYSTEM TO PROPERTY. 

The Authority, by 

and through its contract with Porter and the County, shall cause the Public Sewer System to be 

constructed to serve the Property and other properties along Bankson Lake 

in Porter. 

The 

Authority represents and warrants that it will reserve for Owner within, and that said Public Sewer 

System will be designed and constructed 

to provide public sanitary sewer transportation and 

treatment capacity for up to 22,500 gpd maximum daily flow of discharge from Owner’s Property 

subject to regulatory approvals, system availability, EGLE requirements, and all federal, state and

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this Contract, a public utility easement generally in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C, which 

easement area shall be not more than twenty feet in width and adjacent to 80™ Avenue over the 

entire frontage of the Property for the construction, operation, maintenance, repair and replacement 

of necessary Public Sewer System infrastructure. 

The final terms of the easement shall be 

negotiated between the Owner and Authority and/or Porter, and the parties shall make a good faith 

effort to minimize the impact of such easement on Owner’s Property including, but not limited to, 

the size and extent of the easement and the impact to the Owner’s current tree canopy, provided 

such efforts do not materially impair constructability, cost efficiency, regulatory compliancy or 

long-term operation and maintenance. 

Owner shall execute the easement in recordable form 

within thirty (30) days after presentation by Authority. 

9. 

FLOW LIMITATIONS AND EXCEEDANCE PROVISION. The Owner’s maximum daily 

flow under this Contract is 22,500 gpd (the “Maximum Daily Allowable Flow”). Any flow in 

excess of the Maximum Daily Allowable Flow shall constitute “Excess Flow.” 

The Owner shall 

be liable to the Authority for a surcharge on the User Charge (the “User Surcharge™) for any Excess 

Flow. 

a. 

The User Surcharge shall be equal to ten percent (10%) of the then-current 

User Charge (the “User Surcharge Rate”). 

b. 

The User Surcharge shall be calculated by multiplying the volume of the 

Excess Flow (in gallons) for that day on which the Excess Flow occurred (as measured by the 

Meter) by the User Surcharge Rate. 

The Parties acknowledge and agree that the Use Surcharge

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Parties further acknowledge and agree that the Excess Flow Surcharge Rate shall not constitute a 

tax, but rather shall represent payment for actual services rendered in compliance with the Headlee 

Amendment to the Michigan Constitution (Article IX, Section 31). 

c. 

If the sewage from the Property as measured by the Meter exceeds the 

Maximum Daily Allowable Flow, resulting in Excess Flow, on more than 14 distinct days within 

any single billable quarter (a “Chronic Excess Flow Event”), the Authority shall provide the Owner 

with written notice detailing the dates of non-compliance (e.g., specific days in which there was 

Excess Flow) and the quantity of measured Excess Flow. 

The Owner shall either: (1) make a 

request to the Authority within 60 days of receipt of such notice of non-compliance to acquire 

additional capacity (at then-current Sewer Rates and Charges including, but not limited 

to, 

additional Connection Fees) in the Bankson Lake Extension to accommodate the highest measured 

quantity of Excess Flow, which shall then be added to and become the Owner’s new Maximum 

Daily Allowable Flow under this Contract, or (2) remedy the circumstance(s) resulting in the 

Chronic Excess Flow Event to the satisfaction of the Authority. 

d. 

INSPECTION. 

No sewer connections shall be made to the Public Sewer 

System until all sanitary sewer construction on the Property has been inspected by Porter or the 

Authority and found to be 

in compliance with all (Porter, Authority, and State) construction 

regulations and furthermore, no sewer service shall be furnished unless all required payments, 

inspection fees, and other applicable amounts due are current with Porter and the Authority. 

10. 

DEFAULT; REMEDIES; ATTORNEY FEES.

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Ordinance; (ii) failure of Owner to comply with any material term, covenant, or obligation under 

this Contract or the Sewer Ordinance; (iii) failure of Owner to timely complete connection to the 

Sewer System as required herein; (iv) discharge by Owner in violation of applicable law, permit 

requirements. or the Sewer Ordinance; or (v) any representation or warranty of Owner contained 

herein proving to have been materially false when made. 

b. 

Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, the Authority and/or Porter 

shall provide written notice thereof to Owner. Owner shall have thirty (30) days after receipt of 

such notice to cure a monetary default and forty-five (45) days after receipt of such notice to cure 

a non-monetary default; provided, however, that if a non-monetary default cannot reasonably be 

cured within forty-five (45) days, Owner shall not be deemed 

in default so long as Owner 

commences cure within such period and thereafter diligently pursues completion of such cure. 

c. 

If an Event of Default is not timely cured, the Authority and/or Porter may 

exercise any and all rights and remedies available at law or in equity, including, without limitation: 

(i) acceleration of all unpaid amounts due under this Contract; (ii) enforcement of any lien rights 

authorized by this Contract, the Sewer Ordinance, 

or applicable law; 

(iii) discontinuance or 

suspension of sewer service to the extent permitted by law; (iv) imposition of penalties, interest, 

surcharges, or additional fees authorized by the Sewer Ordinance or applicable law; and (v) 

commencement of legal action to enforce the terms of this Contract. All such remedies shall be 

cumulative and not exclusive.

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the Authority and Porter for all reasonable attorney fees, court costs, engineering fees, expert fees, 

and other costs and expenses incurred in connection therewith. 

e. 

Nothing contained herein shall be construed as a waiver by Porter or the 

Authority of any governmental immunity, statutory protection, or limitation of liability available 

under Michigan law. 

11. 

OWNER’S REPRESENTATIONS: Owner represents, warrants and certifies to the 

Authority and Porter that: 

a. 

the Owner is the owner of record of the Property; 

b. 

the execution of this Contract by the Owner has been duly authorized by the 

governing board of said entity 

in the manner required by applicable law and its articles of 

incorporation, partnership Contract or other applicable organizational instrument; and 

c. 

the execution of this Contract, the terms and provisions hereof and the 

performance thereof do not constitute a breach or a default under any other Contract, contract, 

instrument or other undertaking to which the Owner is a party, guarantor or otherwise bound by 

privity of contract. 

12. 

TAXES. 

Nothing in this Contract shall be construed to exempt the Property from 

any ad valorem tax liability or assessments which may be authorized by law. 

13. 

ZONING. 

The Owner agrees and acknowledges that: 

a. 

Use of the Property is subject to federal, state and local law, including but

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b. 

This Contract does not entitle the Owner to develop or use the Property for 

any particular use, or at any particular density not permitted by applicable laws and ordinances, 

nor shall it limit the lawful exercise of Porter’s discretion in amending or enacting ordinances, or 

in granting discretionary permits or approvals. 

14. 

RECORDING. 

This Contract shall be recorded in the records of the Van Buren 

County Register of Deeds. 

15. 

PERPETUITY. 

This Contract shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the 

heirs, successors and assigns of each of the parties hereto. 

16. 

MISCELLANEOUS. 

a. 

This Contract is binding upon all future owners and parties of interest in the 

Property and supplements all rights and obligations of Porter and the Authority with respect to the 

Sewer System as set forth in the Sewer Ordinance. 

b. 

Nothing in this Contract shall be construed as a waiver of any governmental 

immunity, statutory protection, or limitation of liability available to Porter or the Authority under 

Michigan law. 

Venue for any action arising from this Contract shall lie exclusively in the Van 

Buren County Court. 

c. 

This Contract shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties 

hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. 

This Contract shall be enforceable 

only by the parties hereto and their successors in interest by virtue of an assignment which is not 

prohibited under the terms of this Contract, and no other persons shall have the right to enforce

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at the addresses stated on the first page of this Contract or such other address or addresses as shall 

be specified by the parties hereto from time to time and may be served or transmitted in person or 

by ordinary mail properly addressed with sufficient postage. 

e. 

This Contract has been executed in the State of Michigan and shall be 

governed by Michigan law. 

f. 

This Contract may only 

be amended pursuant 

to 

a written document 

executed by all of the parties hereto. 

The waiver by any party hereto of a breach or violation of 

any provision of this Contract shall not be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any 

other provision of this Contract. 

g. 

If any section or provision of this Contract is unenforceable for any reason, 

the unenforceability thereof shall not impair the remainder of this Contract, which shall remain in 

full force and effect. 

It 

is contemplated that this Contract shall 

be executed 

in multiple 

counterparts, all of which together shall be deemed to be one Contract. 

h. 

This Contract represents the entire understanding and Contract between the 

parties hereto regarding the matters addressed herein. All prior oral or, except to the extent 

provided herein, written understandings and contracts regarding the matters addressed herein are 

specifically merged herein. 

i. 

The captions in this Contract are for convenience only and shall not be 

considered as a part of this Contract or in any way to amplify or modify the terms and provisions 

hereof. 

This Contract may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall

TOWNSHIP OF PORTER 

w [So fF 

IN Oxley, Ifs Supervisor 

pon 

oF 

Swine 

‘Heather Smith, Its Clerk 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

) 

) ss. 

COUNTY OF VAN BUREN 

) 

The foregoing i instrument L was acknowledged before ¢ mg, a notary public, on the 6 _day 

of 

hay 

2026, by < FAV] 

and 

Sn ses 

who are the Supervisor and Clerk, 

respectively, of the Township of Porter, on behalf of the Township of Porter. 

ALAN C. SAKA 

ys ni. CA. ee L. 

NOTARY PUBLIC, STATE OF Mi 

‘COUNTY 

OF VAN BUREN 

MY COMMISSION 

EXPIRES Oct 15, 2028 

Notary Public, Vics «oo County, MI 

ION Can) 

ACTING 

IN COUNTY OF VAAN 

My Commission Expires: ic fr 

fo cz e

MIRACLE CAMP AND 

RETREAT CENTER. 

INC. 

ol 

Mis 

W igs 

KR 

Adu” 

Ere Di 

By 

Its 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

) 

) ss. 

COUNTY OF VAN BUREN 

) 

SH 

The foregoing instrument wagagknowle 

ed before 

me. a notary public, onthe & 

day 

i 

a 

of 

Nod 

, 2026 by 

Tits 

1 @ecz, 

of Miracle Camp And 

Retreat Center, Inc., on behalf of the corporation. =a 

ALAN C. SMAKA 

CMAN 

V 

NOTARY PUBLIC, STATE 

OF M1 

Notary Public,i3uegen/County, MI 

WY COMBINE x 

My Commission Expires: 10/15/2028 

ACTING 

IN COUNTY OF yA, My "Ry 0 EN

LAKES AREA SEWER AUTHORITY 

By 

, Chair 

2 

By 

I: hy 

, Secretary 

Thy NoShe TR. 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

) 

) ss. 

COUNTY OF VAN BUREN 

) 

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me, a notary public, on the 

“day 

of 

RN 

,2026 by “mace ws 

and 

usec 

se. 

, who are the Chair and 

Secretary of the Lakes Area Sewer Authority, on behalf of the Authority. 

Pe 

/ 

NOTARY PUBLIC, STATE OF Mi 

COUNTY 

OF VAN BUREN 

MY COMMISSION 

EXPIRES Oct 15, 2028 

Notary 

Public, Vi ad So. con 

ty, 

ACTING 

IN COUNTY OF a7 

3) P&L 

NJ 

4 

: 

io ry 

zeZ¢ 

My Commission Expires: 

__

EXHIBIT A 

Legal Description of Owner's Property 

PARCELS 1 and 2 

Situated in the County of Van Buren, State of Michigan, and described as follows: 

The Bast Quarter of the Southwest Fractional Quarter 

of Bection ll and Commencing at 

the North Quarter post 

of Section 

14, 

thence West 

on the North Section Line 

60 

rods, 

thence South 

to the 

shore 

of Bankson's Lake, 

thence 

Easterly and Northerly on 

same 

to the North and South 

Quarter line, thence North 

on same 

to beginning, all 

being in Town 4 South, Range 

13 West, according to the 

Government Survey thereof and according 

to 

a Survey made 

by T. 

A, 

Smith, County Surveyor, April 

8, 

1940. 

Parcel Nos. 80-16-014-001-00; 80-16-011-003-00 

Deed Reference: Warranty Deed dated 5/5/1969, Liber 580, Page 325. 

PARCEL 3 

Situated in Porter Township, County of Van Buren, State of Michigan, and described as follows: 

COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 

14, 

TOWN 

4 SOUTH, 

RANGE 

13 

WEST, 

THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 

1556.34 

FEET 

FOR THE PLACE 

OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 

100.0 PEET TO THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 

FIVE EIGHTHS OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE 

NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EAST 

LINE OF THE WEST FIVE ZIGHTHS 

OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 

QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 

215 

FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SHORE OF BANKSON LAKE; 

THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG THE SHORE OF BANKSON LAKE 

105 

FEET MORE OR LESS TO 

A POINT SOUTHERLY OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; 

THENCE NORTHERLY PARALLEL TO THE 

EAST LINE OF THE WEST FIVE EIGHTHS OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 

QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 

194.0 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. 

Parcel No. 80-16-014-020-00

PARCEL 4 

Situated in Porter Township, County of Van Buren, State of Michigan. and described as follows: 

Commencing at 

the Northwest cormer of Section 

14, 

Towns 

4 South 

fr MR 

, 

West, themce Easterly along the North line of sald Section 1456.34 

Zest / 

for the place of besiantag: thence continuing 

Easterly along the North 

line of said Section 

100.0 

feet; thence 

Thy parallel 

to the Bast 

line of the West five-eighths of the North Half 

of 

the Northwest Fractioma] 

Quarter of said Section 

194 feet more or less 

to the shore of Baaksom Lake 

thence Southwesterly sjoup the shore of Bamkson Lake 104 feet more or less 

to 

& point Southerly of 

tbe 

place of beginaming; 

thence Northerly parallel 

to the Bast line of the West five-ei 

H #4 of the North Half of the North- 

west fractional Quarter of said Section 204.0 feet more or less 

to the 

place of begizaiag, according to a description by Gove Engimeers, 

Ismc., 

r Freeland 

Rice, dated May 

10, 

1971, 

Parcel No. 80-16-014-020-10 

Deed Reference: Warranty Deed dated 12/08/1973, Liber 628, Page 558. 

PARCEL 5 

Situated in Porter Township, County of Van Buren, State of Michigan, and described as follows: 

Commencing at the South Quarter post of Section 11, Town 4 South, Range 13 West, and running thence North 89 

degrees 18' 08" West along the south line of said Section, 662.54 feet to the Southeast corner of the West half pf the 

East half of said Southwest Quarter and the point of beginning of this description; thence continuing North 89 

degrees 18" 06" West, 220.85 feet; thence North 01 degrees 11’ 48" West, 2652.06 feet to the East and West 

Quarter line of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 20° 59" East along said line, 220.85 feet to the Northeast 

corner of the West half of the East half of said Southwest Quarter: thence South 01 degrees 11° 47" East along the 

rv of said West half, 2652.24 feet to beginning, according to a Survey by James E. Boynton RLS, dated 

Parcel No. 80-16-011-002-20 

Deed Reference: Warranty Deed dated 12/02/2005, Liber 1451, Page 178. 

PARCEL 6 

Situated in Porter Township, County of Van Buren, State of Michigan, and described as follows:

Commencing at the South quarter post of Section 11, Town 4 South, 

Range 13 West and running thence North 89 degrees 18 minutes 06 seconds West 

along the South line of said section, 883.39 feet to the point of beginning of this 

description; thence continuing North 89 degrees 18 minutes 06 seconds West 220.84 

feet; thence North O1 degrees 11 minutes 50 seconds West 2651.88 feet to the East 

and West quarter 

line 

of said section; thence South 

89 degrees 

20 minutes 59 

seconds 

East along 

said quarter 

line, 220.86 feet; thence South 

O01 

degrees 

11 

minutes 48 seconds East 2652.06 feet to beginning, containing 13.438 acres of land, 

the Southerly 33.00 feet thereof being subject to county highway. 

And, 

Commencing 

at 

the South quarter post of Section 

ll, Town 

& 

South, 

Range 

13 West 

and running thence North 89 degrees 

18 minutes 

06 seconds 

West along the South line of said section, 

1104.23 feet 

to the point 

of beginning 

of 

this description; 

thence continuing North 

B89 degrees 

18 minutes 06 seconds 

West 220.85 

feet 

to the Southwest corner of 

the West half 

of 

the East half of the 

Southwest quarter of said section; thence North Ol degrees 

11 minutes 

50 seconds 

West along 

the West 

line 

of said West 

half, 

2651.69 

feet 

to 

the Northwest corner 

of said West 

half; 

thence South 89 degrees 

20 minutes 59 seconds East along 

ths 

East and West quarter line of said section, 220.85 feet; thence South 01 degrees 

11 minutes 

50 seconds East 2651.88 

feet 

to beginning, containing 13.437 acres of 

land, 

the Southerly 

33.00 feet being subject 

to county highway. 

Parcel No. 80-16-011-002-25 

Deed Reference: Warranty Deed dated 12/23/2013, Liber 1595, Page 848 (and see Warranty Deed 

dated 3/31/2003, Liber 1382, Page 77 (LR-3062315); Quitclaim Deed dated September 13, 1984, 

Liber 771, Page 481).

EXHIBIT B 

Connection Fee Calculation for Property 

SELECTED ALTERNATIVE" 

Affects of Miracle Camp Capacity Purchase Fee - Assuming CV Implementation\Process - Long Forcemain 

Miracle 

Camp 

pacity Purchase (Gallons Per Day) 

Parameter 

13.000 

20.000 

300 

25.000 

30.000 

Monthly Rate 

Set Rate (S per REU)Y 

$75.00 

$75.00 

$75.00 

$75.00 

$75.00 

Estimated Weighted Avg. Daily Flow (GPD) 

AREY 

3.017 

6.6%9 

Estimated REU Equivalency 

188 

%.2 

33 

37.6 

Total Annual Monthly Rate Costs 

$16907.87 

825.3668 

S2KI831S 

$33.820.79 

Assessments 

Parcel Fee Assessment (3 parcels) 

$9,000.00 

$9.000.00 

$9,000.00 

$9.000.00 

$9.000.00 

Benefit Fee per REU Less Capacity Costs 

S23450.00 

$21,750.00 

S200] 

$20.280.00 

$18,990.00 

(Benefit+ Capacity) Fee per REU - Residential 

$27.342.00 

$25,622.00 

$24,134.00 

S22.827.00 

(Benefits Capacity Fee) - Miracle Camp 

S1.341,000.00 

Total Miracle Camp Assessments 

$1.350,000.00 

Cost to Future Purchase 30k 

1,32 

99 

Total Cost to Achieve 30k 

$2,674.257. 

Incremental Cost from 30k Before Infl. 

Ing, 

$390,457.99 

Annual Cost of Miracle Camp Assessments 

SRTR19.44 

5.00% fa 30 years 

S1.6K6.000.00 

$1,695.000.00 

SLRIT000.00 §1.998.000.00 

S1LRSH.000.00 

$2466, 

08 

SIR2U2450 

$120,735.46 

$2.007.000.00 

6,896.86 

03.896 

86 

$120,096.86 

$130.55 

$2.314.334.00 

$2.283.X00.00 

$0.00 

$2,283.800.00 

$148,504.47 

Affects af Miracle Camp Capacity Purchase Fee - Assuming Design-Bid-Build Muni Bonds - Long Forcemuin 

Miracle Camp Capacity Purchase (Gallons Per Day) 

Parameter 

15.000 

20.000 

22.500 

25.000 

30.000 

Monthly Rate 

Set Rate (S per REV) 

$75.00 

$75.00 

$75.00 

$75.00 

$75.00 

Estimated Weighted Avg. Daily Flow (GPD) 

3344 

4.459 

sm? 

5.574 

6.689 

Estimated REL Equivalency 

ISK 

251 

2 

33 

37.0 

Total Annual Monthly Rate Costs 

S16.907.87 

$25366.85 

 S2XIR3AS 

$33%20.79 

Assessments 

Parcel Fee Assessment (3 parcels) 

$9.000.00 

$9.000.00 

$9.000.00 

$9.000.00 

$9.000.06 

Benefit Fee per REU Less Capacity Costs 

SI0.570.00 

S28.350.00 

$273R0.00 

$26,430.00 

$24,760.00 

(Benefit 

Capacity) Fee per REU 

- Residential 

S$34.462.00 

 S32.222.00 

$31.243.00 

 S30.284.00 

S28.600.00

Attachment C

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND 

FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL 

Special Assessment District No. 

1 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township of Porter, Van Buren County, Michigan - 

approved a contract with the County of Cass, acting by and through its Board of Public Works 

(“Cass County”), and others, pursuant to Act 185 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1957, as 

amended (“Act 185”), whereby Cass County will acquire, construct and finance a public sanita 

sewage disposal system as an extension of the Cass County Sewage Disposal System (Lakes poi 

Sewer Authority Section), which serves the Cass County Sewage Disposal District (Lakes 

Sewer Authority 

Section), 

to 

serve 

the Bankson Lake 

area within 

the 

Townsh 

“Improvements”). 

; 

In accordance with the terms of Section 

1 

C 

as amended (“Act 188”), the Township 

of Porter 

obligation contracted with Van Buren County pursuant to 

assessments levied against 

£0) 

th 

Improvements and 

against

Attachment D

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Attachment E

Under Michigan law (typically govemed for townships by Public Act 188 of 1954, MCL 

41.721 

et seq.), when a township proposes a special assessment for a public improvement 

fike a sanitary sewer system, specific documents must be placed and kept on file with the 

township clerk for public inspection. ¢& eCode36o 

+1 

The required documents vary depending on the stage of the special assessment 

proceedings: 

Initial Phase (Before the First Public Hearing) 

» 

Proposed Plans: Detailed engineering or architectural plans describing the exact nature, 

route, and location of the proposed sewer improvement. €) Michigan Legisiature (9... “ 

= 

Cost Estimates: An official estimate of the total cost of the project, typically prepared by a 

registered engineer. {) Wogan 

Property Cons... +1 

» 

Special Assessment District Description / Map: A description or boundary map defining 

the proposed special assessment district (the specific properties designated to benefit 

from and pay for the sewer system). (\ 

Record Eagie 

| Cinssiieds 

= 

Petitions (if applicable): If the project was initiated by property owners rather than the 

township board on its own initiative, the valid property owner petitions are filed on 

record. @ Fahey Schultz 

Bursych Rh... 

Assessment Phase (Before the Second Public Hearing / Review of the 

Roll) 

= 

Special Assessment Roll: Once the project proceeds and the assessing officer prepares 

the itemized roll—which lists each parcel, the name of the owner of record, and the 

specific assessment amount allocated to each property—it must be filed in the clerk's 

office for public examination prior fo the hearing on the roll. 4 Port Sheidon Township #1: 

9/33/40 

Karen Churchill Stepped in

Attachment F

“- 

[] 

EXHIBIT B 

Bendzinski & Co. 

MUNICIPAL FINANCE ADVISORS 

Estimate of Cost 

$6,472,669 

CASS COUNTY 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

LAKES AREA SEWER AUTHORITY BONDS - BANKSON LAKE PROJECT 

TABLE 1 - 26 or 31-YEAR ASSESSMENT 

ESTIMATE OF COSTS - DRAFT 05/20/2026 

Estimated Construction Costs 

Construction Contingency 

Preliminary Engineering and Funding Application 

Design and Construction Engineering 

Resident Project Representative 

Easement Surveys, Construction Staking, Testing & O&M Manual 

Construction Manager as Advisor 

Soil Borings 

Capacity Purchase - Residential Customers - To LASA 

Capacity Purchase - Residential Customers - To Cedar Lake 

Capacity Purchase - Miracle Camp - To LASA 

Capacity Purchase - Miracle Camp - To Cedar Lake 

SCADA Upgrades 

Additional Portable Bypass Pump and Generator 

Utility Connections 

Land/Easement Acquisition 

Administration and Initial Startup 

County Bonding Fee 

Total Construction, Engineering, Equipment, Other and Contingencies 

Estimated Bond Costs of Issuance 

Bond Counsel - Mika Meyers 

Local Counsel - Mika Meyers 

Registered Municipal Advisor - Bendzinski & Co. 

Official Statement Printing - MuniPlatform 

Paying Agent - U.S. Bank 

Rating Fees - S&P 

Printing and Publication - Local Newspaper & Arizent 

MAC Fee 

Michigan Treasury Fee 

Total Estimated Bond Costs of Issuance 

Plus: Underwriter's Discount (max 1.0% of par allowance) 

Total Bond Costs of Issuance plus Underwriter's Discount 

Total Project Allocation 

Less: 2026 Special Assessment Payments 

Additional Special Assessment Pre-Payments 

Miracle Camp - Up-Front Payment 

Total Bond Issue Amount 

[1] Calculation below: 

Total capacity purchase allocation (LASA General and Cedar Lake combined) 

Less: Percentage allocation (43.64%) of Cedar Lake total of $117,062.71 

LASA General allocation 

{2] Calculation below: 

Total capacity purchase allocation (LASA General and Cedar Lake combined) 

Less: Percentage allocation (56.36%) of Cedar Lake total of $117,062.71 

LASA General allocation 

“w 

3,587,619.62 

366,505.70 

50,000.00 

382,000.00 

240,000.00 

82,500.00 

150,000.00 

12,000.00 

465,880.55 

59,478.37 

451,045.10 

57,584.34 

162,855.00 

100,000.00 

$ 

58,000.00 

10,000.00 

40,000.00 

750.00 

500.00 

20,000.00 

4,000.00 

450.00 

3,000.00 

$ 

136,700.00 

70,000.00 

$ 

 6472,668.67 

(135,231.69) 

(300,000.00) 

$ 

525,358.92 

(59,478.37) 

$ 

465,880.55 

$ 

451,045.10 

[&)] 

[1] 

2] 

2} 

. 

- 

. 

*

Attachment G

TOWNSHIP OF PORTER 

COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, MICHIGAN 

BANKSON LAKE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION 

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 

1 

RESOLUTION TO RESCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING 

AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE 

Minutes of a regular meeting of the 

Township Board of the Township of Porter, Van Buren 

County, Michigan, held at the Township Hall in said Township. on the 9th day of September 2026, 

at 7:00 p.m. 

PRESENT: 

Members: 

Smith, Bikly, Oley, Brug, Nighir 

ABSENT: 

Members: 

__ NoNC 

The following resolution was offered by Member 

Smith. 

and supported by 

Member 

Re wks 

WHEREAS, the Township of Porter (the “Township” or “Porter™) previously scheduled a 

public hearing to be held at the Township Hall. within the Township. on Wednesday, September 

9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., to review the Bankson Lake Sanitary Sewer Extension Special Assessment 

District No. 

1 (the “District”. the Special Assessment Roll. and hear any objections thereto (the 

“Public Hearing”): and 

WHEREAS, 

it is necessary and in the best interests of the Township to reschedule the 

public hearing.

88040 M-40 Hwy.. Lawton. Michigan 49063. to review the District. the Special Assessment Roll 

and hear any objections thereto. 

2. 

The Township Clerk shall cause to be published a notice of the hearing and the 

filing of the Special Assessment Roll in the Courier-Leader. a newspaper of general circulation 

within the Township and shall send a notice of the hearing by first class mail addressed to each 

record owner of. or party in interest in. each parcel of land to be assessed in accordance with Act 

185 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 19537. as amended ("Act 1857) and Act 188 of the Public 

Acts of Michigan of 1954. as amended (“Act 1887). 

3. 

The Township Clerk shall cause notice of the special Township Board meeting to 

be posted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. 

4. 

All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith shall be and the same are 

hereby rescinded. 

YEAS: 

Members: 

mith, Bitely, 

Oxley, Rrucks 

, Neshivr 

NAYS: 

Members: 

None 

ABSTAIN: 

Members: 

Nim 

RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED. 

5 

fuk 

Heather Smith. Clerk 

Township of Porter

I, Heather Smith, the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the Township of Porter (the 

“Township™), do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a Resolution 

adopted by the Township Board of the Township at a regular meeting held on the 9th day of 

September 2026, the original of which is on file in my office. 

Public notice of said meeting was 

given pursuant to and in compliance with Act 267 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1976, as 

amended, including in the case of a special or rescheduled meeting notice by publication or posting 

at least eighteen (18) hours prior to the time set for the meeting. 

In witness whereof, 

I have hereunto affixed my official signature this 

iia 

day of 

September 2026. 

5 

em Phi 

Heather Smith, Clerk 

Township of Porter

EXHIBIT A 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND 

FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL 

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township of Porter. Van Buren County. Michigan, 

has approved a contract with the County of Cass. acting by and through its Board of Public Works 

(“Cass County”), and others. pursuant to Act 183 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1957, as 

amended (“Act 1857), whereby Cass County will acquire. construct and finance a public sanitary 

sewage disposal system as an extension of the Cass County Sewage Disposal System (Lakes Area 

Sewer Authority Section). which serves the Cass County Sewage Disposal District (Lakes Area 

Sewer 

Authority 

Section). 

to 

serve 

the 

Bankson 

Lake 

area 

within 

the 

Township 

(the 

“Improvements™). 

In accordance with the terms of Section 15¢ of Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 

1954, as amended (“Act 1887). the Township of Porter has determined that part of the Township's 

obligation contracted with Van Buren County pursuant to Act 185 shall be defrayed by special 

assessments levied against the properties benefited thereby. 

The 

Township 

has 

determined 

to 

proceed 

with 

the 

Improvements, 

has 

approved 

preliminary plans and estimates of costs for the Improvemenis, and has determined 

a special 

assessment district, consisting of the following described lots or parcels of land which are specially 

benefited by the improvements and against which a portion of the cost of the Improvements shall 

be specially assessed:

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 

MAP OF DISTRICT 

sess Lan 

BAWKS 

LAKE SENGTSRC SEGTR EXTENSION 

SPLCAL ASSESSES DIRE %0 

1 

LANES SAL SCOR RTA 

BARRON Lint SATAY TER EXTIAG 8 

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VAR OF BHC ASSESSHENT BOUEARY 

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The District also includes the following Parcels Numbered: 

80-16-011-002-20 

80-16-011-002-23 

80-16-011-003-00 

80-16-011-006-10 

80-16-011-007-01 

80-16-011-008-10 

80-16-014-001-00 

80-16-014-009-00 

80-16-014-010-10 

80-16-014-012-00 

80-16-014-014-00 

80-16-014-016-00 

80-16-014-016-10 

80-16-014-017-00 

80-16-014-018-00 

80-16-014-019-00 

80-16- a 020-00 

80-16-014-020-10 

80-16- os 020-20 

80-16-014-020-41 

80-16-014-020-35 

80-16-014-020-61 

80-16-014-022-00 

80-16-014-023-00 

80-16-014-024-01 

80-16-014-C 

3 

80-16-014-027 

0 

80-16-013-004-30 

80-16-015-006-01 

80-16-015-008-06 

80-16-013-008-11 

80-16-015-008-22 

80-16-015-008-24 

80-16-015-008 

80-16-015-008-23 

80-16-015-005 

5 

80-16-015- 008- 61 

80-16-015-008-6 

80-16-015-00¢ 

80-16-022-004-10 

80-16-022-005-10 

8§0-16-022-005-20 

80-16-023-007-73 

80-16-023-007-73 

80-16-023-007-80 

80-16-023-007-86 

80-16-023-007-90 

80- 16-023-013-01 

80-16-023-013-10 

30-16-023-013-20 

80- 16-023-013-30 

80-16-023-013-40 

80-16-045-001-00 

80-16-045-002-01 

80-16-045-003-23 

80-16-045-005-00 

80-16-045-006-00 

80-16-043-007-00 

80-16-045-008-00 

80-16-043-009-00 

80-16-045-010-11 

80-16-043-011-00 

80-16-045-012-00 

§0-16-045-013-00 

80-16-045-014-00 

80-16-045-013-00 

80-16-045-016-00 

80-16-045-017-00 

80-16-045-018-00 

80-16-043-019-00 

iy 16- BIS 

80-1 16- 045 

30-00 " 00 

§0-16- 130-002-00 

80-16-130-007-20 

80-16-130-008-00 

80-16-130-009-00 

80-16-135-001-10 

80-16-135-002-00 

8§0-16-135-004-01 

80-16-135-006-00 

80-16-135-007-01 

80-16-135-009-00 

80-16-140-002-01 

80-16-140-004-01 

80-16-140-004-10 

80-16-140-006-01 

80-16-140-007-00 

80-16-140-008-00 

&0-16-140-009-01 

80-16-140-011-00 

80-16-140-012-00 

on 6-140-013-01 

oe ve 013-05 

So 

40-013-10 

80- 

Ho. 023-00 

80-16-155-001-00 

80-16-155-002-00 

80-16-155-003-00 

§0-16-155-004-00 

§0-16-153-005-00 

80-16-153-006-00 

80-16-155-007-00 

80-16-155-008-00 

§0-10-155-009-00 

&0-16-155-010-00 

&0-16-155-011-00 

80-16-155-012-00 

80-16-155-013-00 

§0-16-155-014-00 

80-16-155-013-00 

8§0-16-155-016-00 

80-16-200-002-01 

80-16-200-003-00 

80-16-200-004-00 

80-16-200-005-00 

80-16-200-006-00 

80-16-200-007-00 

80-16-200-008-00 

80-16-200-009-00 

80-16-200-010-00 

80-16-200-014-00 

80-16-200-015-00 

80-16-200-016-00 

80-16-200-017-00 

80-16-200-018-00 

80-16-200-019-10 

80-16-200-021-00 

80-16-200-022-00 

80-16-200-023-10 

80-16-205-001-00 

80-16-203-002-00 

80-16-205-003-00 

80-16-203-004-00 

80-16-205-005-00 

80-16-203-006-00 

80-16-205-007-00 

80-16-205-008-00 

80-16-205-009-00 

80-16-205-010-00 

80-16-205-011-00 

80-16-203-012-05 

80-16-205-013-00 

§0-16-205-014-00 

80-16-205-015-00 

80-16-205-016-00 

§0-16-205-018-00 

80-16-205-019-00 

80-16-205-020-00 

80-16-205-021-00

80-16-210-003-00 

80-16-210-003-10 

80-16-210-004-0¢ 

80-16-210-005-00 

80-16-210-006-00 

80-16-210-007-00 

80-16-210-008-00 

80-16-210-009-00 

80-16-210-067-00 

80-16-210-068-00 

80-16-215-001-00 

80-16-215-002-00 

80-16-215-003-00 

80-16-213-004-00 

80-16-215-004-10 

80-16-215-005-00 

80-16-215-006-00 

80-16-215-006-10 

80-16-215-006-20 

80-16-215-006-40 

80-16-213-006-80 

80-16-215-007-00 

80-16-215-007-10 

80-16-213-007-30 

80-16-215-008-60 

80-16-215-008-03 

80-16-215-008-10 

TOTAL 

PARCELS: 263

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Township Supervisor of the Township ot Porter has made 

and certified a special assessment roll for the Special Assessment District. which roll sets forth the 

relative portion of part of the costs of the Improvements which are to be levied in the form of 

special assessments against each benefited lot or parcel of land 

in the special assessment district. 

TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PORTER WILL 

HOLD A RESCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, THE 30TH DAY OF 

SEPTEMBER 2026. AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL. 88040 M-40 HWY., LAWTON, 

MICHIGAN 49065. TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND THE SPECIAL 

ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER 

ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO. 

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE 

that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the 

Township Board and 

is on 

file with the Township Clerk 

at 

the Township Hall 

for public 

examination. 

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR 

PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN 

APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

WITHIN 

30 

DAYS 

AFTER 

THE 

DATE 

OF CONFIRMATION 

OF 

THE 

SPECIAL 

ASSESSMENT ROLL, BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS 

AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING. 

An appearance may 

be made by an owner or a party in interest. or his or her agent. in person or, in the alternative, an 

appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the hearing. in which case 

a personal appearance at the hearing is not required. 

This notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Porter. 

Dated: September 9, 2026 

HEATHER SMITH. CLERK 

TOWNSHIP OF PORTER

Attachment G-1

Roll No. 

1 

Parcel Number 

80-16-011-002-20 

80-16-011-002-25 

80-16-011-003-00 

80-16-011-007-01 

80-16-011-008-10 

80-16-014-001-00 

80-16-014-010-10 

80-16-014-014-00 

80-16-014-015-00 

80-16-014-016-00 

80-16-014-016-10 

8§0-16-014-016-20 

80-16-014-017-00 

80-16-014-018-00 

80-16-014-019-00 

80-16-014-020-00 

80-16-014-020-10 

80-16-014-020-41 

80-16-014-020-61 

80-16-014-022-00 

80-16-014-023-00 

80-16-014-024-01 

80-16-014-024-05 

80-16-014-025-00 

80-16-015-006-01 

80-16-015-008-06 

80-16-015-008-11 

80-16-015-008-22 

80-16-015-008-24 

80-16-015-008-26 

80-16-015-008-28 

80-16-015-008-35 

EXHIBIT D 

BANKSON LAKE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION 

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 

Owner 

MIRACLE CAMP & RETREAT CENTER INC 

MIRACLE CAMP & RETREAT CENTER INC 

MIRACLE CAMP & RETREAT CENTER 

HALL BETTY JO 

HALL MARCUS & BETTY JO 

MIRACLE CAMP & RETREAT CENTER 

CUMMINGS BRETT A & ASHLEY L 

RICE RANDALL & LAURA 

) 

HARRIS WILLIAM A & CAROLYN SUE 

KILWAY RAYMOND J & KIMBERLE 1 

LYTLE'S LANDING - BANKSON LAKE 

KILWAY RAYMOND J & KIMBERLE J 

VANDERWENDE PHILIP L. (2/3 INTEREST) 

WITTRIG MARK § & ANNE R 

COLES THOMAS G 

MIRACLE CAMP & RETREAT CENTER 

MIRACLE CAMP & RETREAT CENTER 

PSCHIGODA LON E & BARBARA A 

SMITH DALE L & SUMMER JENINE 

KOVACEVICH JOYCE A 

FULLER GLENN & BARBARA 

MC CARTY BRENT & ALICE R 

SAMPSELL GARY W & BARBARA A 

SHORE COLLOR ROBIN (TRUSTEE) 

LEGEL CHAD C & MEGAN J (CO-TRUSTEES 

CHRISTIAN LESLIE 

ANGLE ROBERT H JR & MARCIA J 

STEWART TIMOTHY E & JULIANNA C 

STEWART TIMOTHY E & JULIANNA C 

STEWART TIMOTHY E & JULIANNA C 

MITCHELL DONALD 

JR & RENEE L 

LUTZ MARK 

Parcel Fee 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$0.00 

$3,000.00 

53,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$0.00 

$3,000.00 

1$3.000.00 

$3.000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3.000.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$3,000.00 

$3.000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3.000.00 

$3.000.00 

$3.000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3.000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3.000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$0.00. 

$000 

Assessment 

REU 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

50.00 

$24,500.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

S000 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$36.750.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

$0.00 

$24,500.00 

$0.00 

$24,500.00 

$24,500.00 

Total 

Assessment 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$3,000.00 

$27.500.00 

$0.00 

$3.000.00 

$3,000.00 

~ $3.000.00 

$0.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$3.000.00 

$3.000.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$39,750.00 

$27.500.00 

$27.500.00 

$27.500.00 

$27,500.00 

$3,000.00 

$3,000.00 

$27,500.00 

$27.500.00 

$27.500.00 

$3.000.00 

$27,500.00 

$3.000.00 

$27,500.00 

$27,500.00

Attachment H

Decatur Storage LLC — Battery Energy 

Storage Project 

NOTICE OF INTENT TO 

CONSTRUCT ENERGY STORAGE 

FACILITY 

Decatur Storage LLC (the “Project’) 

and ite affiliates including Glidepatn 

Power Solutions are propos:ng 

a 

S0Megawatt — 4hr Battery Ener gy Storage 

System in Decatur Township. 

“Jan Buren 

County. MIL 

Inis letter 

is 10 provide notice. pursuant 

PA 223 of 2023 (MCL 

blic meeting. The 

ednesday September 

V. 

Post £248 from 

0.7.00PM 

The address 

is SEQ 

MN, 

Phelps. Decatur Mi 43028 

Individuals 

who are unable to ateng 

the public meeting. but woud Ike 1 

submit written comments about 

th 

project. can do so by sencing a letter to: 

Decatur Storage 

c/o Glidepath Power Sciutons 

360 West Madison 21210 

Chicage. 

IL £0841 

The Project Site Pian and infermaton 

sed 

online at www. 

FILING GF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL 

Spec Assessmet DETCING 

1 

NOTICE 15 FERESY GEN Tt 15% 

wash 

of Foner Lan Bren County IAChan RIS TEES 3 GONTIGE 

Eh he County of Cass. tr 

by 3 

Trough i Box 

of Lt 

ions [Cas COU). 30 ORNS. DITKA 

DAC 155 OF Te PUDas ACs OF MChigEn of 1957 

2% amenced 

CA 

1857 igi Cass County 

wii a0awre constucd 

Ind FAINCR 3 PUKE 530% SERRE 

es SE 

5 Tbawgn of 

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Saad 

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ms of Secon 18 

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T35 SRENRG 

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SESSMENSS SiS 

GANS! DR SIODEES DENSE Teel 

THR TIAMEND N HETTINES 1D D00MC ATA TIE IMDRVRTIALS 15 JD0TNEC DREITATYY DUIS 30D SRETONS 

IY COST KY Te SOronements. 

21 

IS CEIENMTINGG 3 SDRCAT ISIRSHTEN: ASTCL CONSSING OF The REOWING SRSCDAC 10% OF PIRTS OF 

NV WIECH 318 SPECaly Deneftaa by 

TE UTPIOVETRAIS IC 33761 ANCR 

3 DMC 

3 

198 SOF 

of Tie ITERVETENts SAH D2 SDRC 

2556558. 

SPECIAL ASSESSVENT DISTRICT 

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NOTICE 

1S FURTHER GIVEN TU 

he TOWRShp SUDEndsir of Te Township of Pores Ios “008 300 CRMFEC 3 SDRC I55855Mart 

toll 47 Th 

Assessant 

CRTct whic 

101 Sets 0 

12 te3thve Horton of BA of the COSTS Of Me "provements shun 3% 10 De BV 

1 

The fom 

BETH ISSEIIMETS AGH 

E3CH DIEHIRG Of of PINCH of LNT 1 THR SPIGA IBSESITNT OSINL 

THE TOANSHP BARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PORTER VILL MOLD AFUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY THE 

EN 

oF eee 

KT S00 PLLRT THE TOWNSHS 

HALL SI040 M-30 MAVY, LAWTON, IBCHGAN 43055, TO REVIEW 

THE SPECALASSESSVENT 

ROLL AND THE SPECAL ASSESSVENT DISTRICT FOR THE IWPROVENENTS AND TO HEAR AND CON 

SOER ANY CB.ECTIONS ™MERETR 

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE ING! 

10 SpE 

353855ment 104 35 Drepaned R35 Deen anid 10 he Towns 

S000 an 

15 on fie wn he Toure. 

Sh Clerk 3 he TORN 

FUE for URC BOMPSHN. 

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OVER OR APRRTY N INTEREST INALOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TOA SPECIAL 

ASSESSUENT LAY PLE AWRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT Yd TH THE MICHIGAN TAX TREUNAL WITHIN 30 DAYS 

AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL BUT ONLY 

SAD OANER OR SARTY N INTEREST 

APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECAL ASSESSMENT AT THiS HEARING. An 3ppAIanGe my be M302 

y 31 08% 

Of 3 fay in isd 

251.0 hs OF De? GEE. 0 PRMSON Of, 1 D2 SAEMYE 3% IPDENIINCE OF FONE CIN 

De Sed AT 

6 TOREND Dy eT on 

13 he hearng, 0 

WRN LAE J PAFSOVI ADDER 2 TH PEINNG 

5 TX RTECS 

TS WATE WAS JUTYNREd Ty The Toansrip 50070 of Te Toansnp of Pare 

Dec Aust 12, 2006 

HEATHER 

SIATH, CLERK TOWASHF OF PORTER

Attachment J

THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN 

CAZENG 2005-07S919-CH 

PON. SUSAN METZGER 

ss A San eer 

NOTICE 9 CREDITORS: Tre 

Jean 

Of PAL RB GLADYS, 

Huse renovanons 

wey 

= 

eye] The 

GREET 

al 

ate. 

Es 

02M 

2542 

Fgesaten of 

TTR = 

Ta por 182028 

Apes 

NOTE OF ACTION INVOLVING 

TFL aa Moats Luk Oe, 

REAL PROPERTY 

[3 

TO ALL DEFENDANTS #0 

Crrezeny Horas SEALE 

Coat 353 roan 3 ARE 

oe. 

Name 

NOTIZE 3 oscgions 

Decogants 

CASE NO. 2026-1084 LE 

£3 SE 

AE 

ene 

RRS args Tee of Ck of 

LATON 

2f TNS 

0108. 

Cals dre 32028 

Eh, Lamson, 

1 P332g 

2 2 2 EXIM: 

Av. 

aK M4307 

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pe Ne NITRO Pan 

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pd EC cy 

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ShosuRe 

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NGS 

if 

GIVER LN0R SICHN 

SWE 

OF MCP 

x2 of Be BRC WICH? 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

VILLAGE OF MATTAWAN 

VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING 

CHANGE OF LOCATION 

THIS IS PUBLIC NOTICE that the Village of 

Matgwan Council has moved the 

ember 

14, 2026 7:00 PM Regular Council 

ing 

to 

the 

Township 

Activity 

Center, located 

at the address 

Antwerp Township 

Activity Center 

24821 Front 

. 

Mattawan, 

Mi 45071 

comment 

can be sent 100 

Mattawan, Mi 49071 

(260) 888-2128 

offices ZF mranawaray cor 

Jolie Swom-Arts 

Vidage Clerk 

Newspaper Publication Date August 27, 2026 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC 

AND 

FILING OF Sher U0 AS SES TENT ROLL 

Speci Assesment 

Dna Ne. | 

KOTICE 

S HERESY GIVEN TIX Te Ruinshp of Porter yb LICHGIN, Nh JDPPOVEC 

3 CONIOCT ah Te County of Cast ang 

a 

Tad 

[At 1857, Srey Cs Cory nL E4. o hes Bi 

Sry eae 359053 TySIem 

35 

IN £0ESCN of Te Cs 

omy 

Bm (Les Aves Sewer ALTON SATION, ACh Serves Te C353 County Sewage Sposa Dt Lakes Ares 

So, oan 

L 

PROVES. 

ce We re 

5 

15 FAC 188 of Te Pow Act 

of chen of 1364 35 IMINCEC 

[PACT 1557, The Township 

Of Foner 

N35 GEETTRES 

TOI IT of he TANI 

ODIGINCA CONIDERRT wh Yan Buen Sourty Dmiart ACT 185 50 2 CekIved Oy spect 5 

SEESTHALS vied GINST Te prUperies DENEFEC eset 

The TOWN 13S GHECINNC 10 [AORE] MI D8 IMEROWMENES. 135 SECA 

DSIMINIrY PINS 33 5IateS Cf COR 

SF TR 

I pIOnemeTs, 

300 725 JERIRES 

J SPEC 

JEWRASEN: SINCL CUBAN 

OF Te Aw 

ORACTDEY Ci 

Of SOrOEls OF DVI Wh 

31 SPECI DEnedied 

ty 

he TORNRMENES INT JGINSTWNISY 3 DOMON OF TE COT Of Tie TRAVEMENS SIE De S0NCTYy 355058 

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 

NO. t 

MAP OF DISTRICT 

: 

: 

EE: 

The DIS 

350 30326 the XG Paras 

i 

Numoersd: 

80-160 11-002-20 

BG 1601100225 

8-165-011-0300 

8-165-011-0068 

10 

Edi atin. tal 

851513000720 

80-16-210002- 

B-16210000-25 

815-215-0080 

NOTICE 6 FURTHER GIVEN 701 Ihe IANS 

Superascr Of 18 TOAMSAg of Pome IGS Made 37 0560.3 SpRGIS143ment 

nF £7 Te 

Special Assessment DIStic, which rf sats Re 

Te On Of 

1 

J 

Tit Costa 

of Ti IMGrOVements Whit 

20 

10 bi teed 0 em 

of SPECT IAS IRNS J4EINST 6000 DenBfled 10% OF ATTA 

OF INT 1 TPE SPECT] 235855 

SSCL 

TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOUNSHP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHE 

OF PORTER WAL A 

yen: 

STH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 

2005 AT 6.00 PALAT THE TOWNSHIP HALL 85020 A040 HWY, LAWTON, Tn Ae TRB En 

THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND THE SPECIAL ASSESSIENT DISTRICT FOR THE AFROVEMENTS AND TO HEAR AND CON- 

SDERANY CBJECTIONS THERETO, 

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE Tht Te $DECS 35545 5THAL 101 36 DrEpaness Ns Deen Momed 10 12 Tawrehi S037C 3nd 5 on Sie wih De Toar- 

3 

CH 

31 he TRANS 

HH Kor pudic examination. 

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER CRA PARTY 4 INTEREST INALOT OR PRRCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TOASPECAL 

A 

ET 

fs Sri 

assent AVTH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

WITHIN 30 DAYS 

AFTER THE DATE OF CONE 

THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. BUT ORLY IF SAD OWNER CR PARTY N NTEREST 

PEASE NOERTES 

Te SRC CEES 

TS TSANG Aor 

me 

To 

ower a 

BSL OF 4S OF D2 S58 

19 PEIN I, 1 6 ARALINE In 3PENTNLE 

OF FREE LIN BE led WT IE TWNSTER Uy KTH D0 10 TE PENG. 

ANCE S358 

3 DCAD PHEITTACE J 

HE DEI] I% NG 

FEQLTRS. 

THiS ROC 

D3 BUTTS By TH Towra 

BOA 

of Ihe Tenshi oF Foner 

Dated: August 12, 200% 

HEATHER SAMTH, CLERK TOWNSH® OF PORTER

Attachment K

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND 

FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL 

Special Assessment 

Distict No. | 

Baa 

of Ai Vea 

Ca 

Cary 

30 Sha 

pre 

A 

155 

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of Cass, act 

ang Trough 

rei 

ae Cae 

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of 1957 Frc 

ty Co 

5 

8 

35 

wi 

3 

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ATES 

3 

) $2 FFE CECCES 

8) 

Sen 30 TIEICEY 

OF 

ATTY © 

= 

pA 

32 eda 

8 Towns TE CITproveTents”y 

in CCOMIATCE 

WI 

the terms 

Of Section 15¢ OTACT 138 of he Pubic Acts Of MICigan of 1954, 

36 amended 

AR 1387) The 

TALI 

Pe TUATSHRTS CORE 

0n 

or Bor TE ATT Var Bes Coury pre At $35 4031 Be 32% 2yed oy sascia 

i eg 

meee 

[etd titans 

The Township Nas 3a1aIINAd 10 SI00SSC WN HE IMEEswarerss, Nas 3Eroved Cmnary pans 30 SeTates of cals or he mpm HInE 

CRIECTEE 3 SIE0IR 35EEEETENT 

= 

“I7 aE S0ETE 

THGVETETS 300 

33375t HEN 3 poten of the cost 

350 NIU0ES TE 

Owing SHES 

E-15-011002-20 

£20-16-015-008-35 

FC-16-035-015-00 

B-15-140C12:00 

E315. 200-01 

15210002-25 

S-15011-C02-25 

EC 1601500861 

BO 16025-01600 

BL-18-130L13-01 

Fate 

cries] 

tree 

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Attachment M

Meeting of the Bankson Lake Association 

Miracle Camp, 25281 80" Ave, Lawton 

September 9, 2023 

Attending: Officers: James Smith, President; Susan Shirk, Treasurer; Heather Smith, 

Secretary 

Attending: Landing Directors: Scott Gorton (Lytle’s), Tammy Hollingsworth (Kern), Brand 

Jasik (Lytle’s), Jeff Kolbe (Laguna), Sharon Noteboom (Waldron), Keith Russell (Northshore), 

Clint Sebastian (Waldron), Wayne Shirk (Beechwood), Andy Thorburn (Lester's) 

Attending: Guests: Ross Adams - Miracle Camp, Nicole Banks & Charlie McKenna, Seth & 

Karen Churchill, John & Alice Crimaldi, Robin Cortes, Karla Gorton, Bill & Sue Harris, Carol 

Hutchison, Saykham Saysongkhan, Daphne Sebastian, Chuck Slucas 

Call to order & welcome — James Smith, President, welcomed everyone at 9:00 am 

Motion to approve agenda as written made by Andy Thorburn second by Daphne Sebastian. 

Motion passed. 

Motion to approve minutes from 07/29/2023 meeting made by Brand Jasik second by Karen 

Churchill. Motion passed. 

President Report — James Smith, President, thanked our Activity Committee for their hard 

work, and residents for their participation in events throughout the year. James wanted to clarify 

with Lake Association that he and Heather are not promoting for or against a sewer project. 

James and Heather are unsure if a sewer project goes into the lake, if they will be able to 

participate due to their location. They feel it could be good for the lake, and will help spread 

information only and are staying neutral on the sewer project. 

Vice President report — Don Mitchell, Vice President, absent. 

Treasurer's Report - Susan Shirk, Treasurer, gave a detailed listing of all bank activities since 

the last meeting. Balance as of 7/29/23 meeting was $9,405.35. There have been payments for 

picnic items, pancake breakfast, logo store purchases, and website fees for 2022, and poker run 

gift basket items. There were deposits for logo store purchases, dues and web ads. Balance as 

of 9/9/23 meeting $9,078.87. Susan noted that all activities were funded through fundraisers. 

Activity funds raised during year were $3576, spent was $2660.55, leaving an activity fund 

balance of $915.45, which is included in the $9078.87 balance. Susan also noted that 

upcoming payments will be made to Michigan Lakes & Streams for annual dues and Riparian 

subscriptions, and also to Don Mitchell for 2023 website hosting. Motion by Karen Churchill, 

second by Wayne Shirk to approve the financial report. Motion passed.

Landing Directors — correspondence from lake residents to Board. Tammy Hollingsworth 

shared concerns from the LASA sewer meeting. There were disappointed comments on the 

meeting being on a Sunday morning. Heather stated that it was a LASA (Lakes Area Sewer 

Authority) meeting, not a lake association meeting. James said he would discourage LASA from 

future Sunday morning meetings. 

Tammy Hollingsworth also stated that there was a Q&A handout given at the LASA meeting that 

she did not get because she didn't attend. Heather Smith explained this handout was created by 

LASA, not the Lake Association. Heather provided the handout to Don Mitchell and it is on the 

Bankson Lake website. 

Weed Control — Wayne Shirk, Weed Control Chairperson, stated that water samples were 

taken from the lake and tested for E Coli. Bankson Lake was well within acceptable limits. East 

shore was at 76, Miracle Camp at 16, West shore at less than 4. Scott Gorton searched online 

and found that 130 is the high limit for E Coli before levels become unsafe. 

Wayne reminded everyone that with weed spraying, timing and temperature are important. 

James Smith thanked Wayne for his hard work on the weed program. 

Logo Store Update — Daphne stated that some people have requested the Bankson Lake logo 

be updated. A graphic art designer friend of Renee Mahoney has created some new logo 

options. Daphne will leave the options on the table, after the meeting, please feel free to check 

them out and write down which one you like best. 

Activity Update — Karla Gorton, Activity Committee Chairperson, stated there is one more 

activity this year — Octoberfest on Kern Road, at the Miller/Stockover & Sugrue properties on 

October 7. We have had a successful year. James reminded everyone that we can always use 

volunteers at events throughout the year. 

Public Comments 

Tammy Hollingsworth had questions about the potential sewer project. On the Q&A form, 

question 27 is — who financially benefits? She has heard rumors that family members of the 

LASA board will benefit and the answer on the sheet is not clear. Heather reminded that the 

Q&A was created by LASA, not the Bankson Lake Association, and questions could be directed 

there. 

Ross Adams from Miracle Camp offered updates on the potential sewer project. About 2 years 

ago, Miracle Camp had issues with their current system. They contacted LASA and discussed 

options, of which they have 3. 1-upgrade current system, 2- build their own wastewater 

treatment system, 3-become a part of the LASA sewer system. Miracle Camp is currently 

exploring the option to become a part of the LASA system. Since this is on the lake, LASA is

indicated that Miracle Camp does not have multi-million dollars waiting for this project, they are 

going to have to fundraise and raise fees to get this sewer. 

Seth Churchill — asked several questions on how much of the project Miracle Camp is going to 

pay. He had concerns that residents will be paying part of Miracle Camp’s project cost. Is 

Miracle Camp going to get a price for their own project and also a price for 

a combined project? 

And are they going to pay that single project cost either way, or will lake residents pay more 

than they should? Would Miracle Camp do the project alone if residents decide not to join? Ross 

— yes. Seth asked if estimates have considered the cost of easements, as 6 miles of easements 

will be expensive to get. Seth Churchill had concerns that ratio of Miracle Camp to parcel was 

not fair to residents. 

Heather Smith stated unofficial sewer survey was sent out and results given to LASA. LASA 

determined there was enough positive interest in a sewer project to go forward with the petition 

process. Petition wording will be approved by LASA and then by the Township at meetings this 

week. Then people who were willing to circulate petitions will be contacted to begin that 

process. 

Alice Crimaldi asked if people do not want to hook up, will they be forced to? Heather Smith 

answered that it is her understanding that if a sewer project is put in place at your residence, 

you will be required to hook up. Alice had concerns that we are faced with 2 assessments — the 

drain and the sewer - and that some people will be priced out of their homes/cottages. Alice 

wants Miracle Camp to get their own system and not include Bankson Lake. 

Scott Gorton requested that LASA give residents the estimates of Miracle Camp going alone, 

and with Bankson Lake. Scott also mentioned that the sewer project was brought up in the past 

and was turned down. Scott stated that pollution in lake is caused 1/3 by human, 1/3 by animals, 

and 1/3 by runoff. This project would spend money to fix only 1/3 of the problem. 

Keith Russell questioned the trend on area lakes for sewers. Ross Adams indicated that Gravel 

Lake and Cedar Lake are hooked up to LASA system. Ross also indicated that the State of 

Michigan has passed many clean water initiatives, and are getting more and more restrictive in 

order to protect water quality. 

Wayne Shirk asked if Miracle Camp has plans to expend/double it's size? Ross indicated they 

currently have 425 beds, and may add/expand to 100-200 more beds. There are many 

infrastructure factors to consider, and it is unknown at this time. 

Side note from Ross Adams — 2025 will be Miracle Camp's 60 Anniversary! 

Jeff Kolbe asked about wash station at public access. James Smith and Wayne Shirk attended 

a seminar regarding wash stations a year or so ago. 

It was noted then that either EGLE or DNR

the township created a resolution a couple years ago, so the 70% is not needed. Clint will find 

out about fees and charges. 

Clint Sebastian also stated that there was a speed limit warning/recorder on Waldron Drive from 

Aug 22-28. The results of the recorder show 2,622 passes in that one week. Only 14 instances 

of speeding, two of those being 30-35 mph over speed limit. 

Carol Hutchison asked about raising Lake Association dues, as $20 per year seems low 

compared to landing dues, etc. This could be an option in the future, general consensus is that it 

is not needed now. 

John Crimaldi had concerns that the high number on one of the water samples could be due to 

the dust control. He stated that whatever they use as dust control on Kern Road runs into lake, 

makes a film, and is oily. Heather suggested that any resident who has this concern should 

contact the Van Buren County Road Commission. 

Motion to adjourn by Daphne Sebastian, second by Karen Churchill. Motion passed. 

Meeting schedule for 2024 will be in spring newsletter and on the website when it becomes 

available. 

Officers 2023-2024 

President - James Smith 

Vice President - Don Mitchell 

Treasurer - Susan Shirk 

Secretary - Heather Smith 

Landing Directors 2023-2024 

Beechwood Isle - Carol Polz & Wayne Shirk 

Kern's Landing - Tammy Hollingsworth 

Laguna Beach - Jeff Kolbe 

Lester's Landing - Andy Thorburn 

Lytle’s Landing - Brand Jasik, Scott Gorton 

The Marsh — Gary Hainrihar 

North Shore — Keith Russell 

South Shore — Heather Smith 

Waldron Shores — Sharon Noteboom, Randy Rice, Clint Sebastian 

Current Committee Chairs/Associates 

Website — Don Mitchell 

Logo Store — Daphne & Clint Sebastian 

Activity — Karla Gorton (Chairperson), Daphne Sebastian, Randy Rice

Attachment N

Meeting of the Bankson Lake Association 

Miracle Camp, 25281 80%" Ave, Lawton 

May 7, 2022 at 

9 am 

Attending: Officers: James Smith, President; Don Mitchell, Vice President; Susan 

Shirk, Treasurer; Heather Smith, Secretary 

Attending: Landing Directors: Scott Gorton, Gary Hainrihar, Tammy Hollingsworth, 

Brand Jasik, Jeff Kolbe, Randy Rice, Keith Russell, Wayne Shirk, Charles Slucas 

Attending: Guests: Ross Adams from Miracle Camp, Seth & Karen Churchill, Rudy & 

Robin Cortes, Karla Gorton, Craig Gray, Carol Hutchison, Neoma Kilway, Bridgid Miller, 

Sharon Notebloom, Laurie Rice, Jayne Russell, Clinton & Daphne Sebastian 

Call to order & welcome — James Smith, President, welcomed everyone at 9:08 am. 

Motion to approve agenda as written made by Daphne Sebastian second by Scott 

Gordon. Motion passed. 

Motion to approve amended minutes from 09/11/2021 meeting, with one correction - 

minutes indicated that Jeff Kolbe stated the township is mandating a sewer for our lake. 

Jeff Kolbe clarified that no one is mandating at this point, but most likely the State of 

Michigan will be mandating a sewer in the future. Motion to approve minutes as 

corrected made by Karen Churchill, second by Scott Gorton. Motion passed. 

President Report — James Smith, President, took a moment to recognize a few long 

time members of our lake and association who passed this past year — Bill Cronenwett 

Jr, Bill Cronenwett Sr, and Garth Prindle. 

James complimented Wayne Shirk on our successful weed control last year. Reminder 

to practice safe boating near docks & swim rafts, please slow down and be safe. James 

noted that officers will be elected at the next meeting. He had conversations with current 

officers and all are willing to serve again, but if anyone else is interested in being an 

officer, please attend next meeting when we will vote. Also at the next meeting, James 

has invited Matt Diana from the DNR to attend. He will discuss fish & vegetation. DNR 

stocks muskee in our lake. Please prepare any questions you may have for the DNR. 

Vice President report — Don Mitchell, Vice President, announced the 2022 schedule is 

on the Bankson Lake Association website. There is a lot of information and links on the 

website. We have expanded website capacity, be sure to check it out. 

Treasurer's Report - Susan Shirk, Treasurer, reported that as of the 9/11/21 meeting,

On Monday will be an evaluation of weeds on the lake. The first treatment is scheduled 

for 5/23, weather depending. Reminder that we only treat/spray for invasive weeds, we 

do not treat for lily pads. A great source of information on what are invasive weeds are 

on the website — www.michiganlakeinfo.com. 

Stocking Fish — Chuck Slucas indicated that we will be getting 1000 (4-5 inch) perch 

added to the lake in the upcoming weeks. 

Updating By-Laws — The By-Laws were written many years ago and could use some 

updates. One example is allowing more information to be shared via email vs mail. 

Anyone is welcome to review By-Laws and bring suggestions to future meetings. A 

committee was formed to begin working on rough draft updates, and then will need to 

be sent to a lawyer for review. Committee consists of Karen Churchill, Tammy 

Hollingsworth, Bridgid Miller, Don Mitchell, Heather Smith 

New Resident — Craig Gray, Maxine Water's grandson was introduced and welcomed 

to our lake. 

Beaver Damage — Gary Hainrihar was concerned about beaver damage to trees 

around lake. Trapping season ended 4/28/2022, and won't start again until 11/10/2022. 

Permit from DNR is required for trapping. Discussion about a lake resident who used a 

trapper that did not charge any money, just took the hides as his payment. Jeff Kolbe 

wondered if muskrat could be trapped along with beaver. This item will be put on next 

agenda so we can ask questions of Matt Diana from DNR. Heather Smith, Secretary, 

will take a list of names & addresses of residents interested in allowing a trapper on 

their property during trapping season. Residents are also asked to provide any 

information on trappers they have used. 

Speed limits - James Smith, President, asked that everyone be mindful of speed limits 

in residential neighborhoods. The Lake Association does not have ability to do anything 

about speeders, just a reminder to be good neighbors and remember that kids and dogs 

can run into the street at any time. Waldron and 80" Avenue are areas of concern, 

please be mindful of your speed and surroundings. 

Activity Committee — Karla Gorton, Activity Committee Chairperson — stated the 

committee are hosting the same events as last year and adding a pancake breakfast 

fund raiser this year. The funds will be used to cover activity costs. Anyone is invited to 

the pancake breakfast, not just lake residents, feel free to invite family and friends. 

Bridgid Miller invited all lake residents to her & Sugrue's Octoberfest the 2" weekend in 

October. She will get a flyer together and Heather will distribute to lake residents. 

Fund approval — motion to approve porta potties at events as needed throughout year

Ross Adams, Executive Director of Miracle Camp, is looking at long term solutions and 

is in discussions with LASA about hooking onto their sewer system. Cost to run and 

hook up is roughly $2.5 million, which is not feasible for Miracle Camp alone. 

Tammy Hollingsworth asked for an update on the mute swans. This will be something 

we can ask of Matt Diana at next meeting. 

Motion to adjourn meeting made at 10:00 by Randy Rice seconded by Daphne 

Sebastian. Motion passed. 

Next meeting will be June 18 at 10 am at Porter Township Hall. 

Officers 2021-2022 Bankson Lake Association 

President - James Smith 

Vice President - Don Mitchell 

Treasurer - Susan Shirk 

Secretary - Heather Smith 

Current Landing Directors — 3-year term to expire 2024 

Beechwood Isle - Carol Polz & Wayne Shirk 

Kern's Landing - Tammy Hollingsworth 

Laguna Beach - Jeff Kolbe 

Lester's Landing - Andy Thorburn 

Lytle’s Landing - Brand Jasik, Scott Gorton 

The Marsh — Gary Hainrihar 

North Shore — Keith Russell 

South Shore — Heather Smith 

Waldron Shores — Joyce Kovacevich, Randy Rice, Charles Slucas 

Current Committee Chairs/Associates 

Website — Don Mitchell 

Logo Store — Daphne Sebastian 

Activity — Karla Gorton (Chairperson), Daphne Sebastian, Randy Rice 

Weed control — Wayne Shirk 

To purchase Bankson Lake Logo Store items contact Daphne Sebastian — email 

banksonlakeshop@gmail.com, or call 773-418-9899.

Attachment P

Meeting of the Bankson Lake Association 

Porter Township Hall, 88040 M-40, Lawton 

June 20, 2026 

Attending: Officers: James Smith - President; Susan Shirk — Treasurer, Heather Smith - 

Secretary 

Attending: Landing Directors: Scott Gorton (Lytle), Tammy Hollingsworth (Kern), Brand Jasik 

(Lytle), Jeff Kolbe (Laguna), Sharon Noteboom (Waldron), Keith Russell (North Shore), Clint 

Sebastian (Waldron), Wayne Shirk (Beechwood) 

Attending: Guests: Joe & Maureen Beall, Seth & Karen Churchill, Gary Cihak & Jen Taylor, 

Mark & Traci Dyksterhouse, Dan & Elaine Gilman, Karla Gorton, Carol Hutchison, Bill Johnson, 

Bridgid Miller, Don Mitchell, Randy & Laurie Rice, Jayne Russell, Bethany Stewart, Jon & Karen 

Taylor, Martha Wright 

Call to order & welcome — James Smith, President, welcomed everyone at 10 am. 

Motion to approve agenda as written made by Martha Wright second by Scott Gorton. Motion 

passed. 

Motion to approve minutes from 05/02/26 meeting made by Brand Jasik, second by Maureen 

Beall. Motion passed. 

Guest speakers — Alan Smaka, LASA (Lakes Area Sewer Authority), & Chris Oxley, Porter 

Township Supervisor & LASA 

Before sewer update, Chris Oxley gave general township updates. He invited residents to look 

at addition to the township hall, built in collaboration with Senior Services of Van Buren County. 

Senior Services currently does lunch and activities on Thursdays from 11-1 at Porter Township 

Hall. The Lawton Fire Department ordered a new fire truck. It is already paid for through the 

Porter Township Fire Special Assessment District. Porter Township is working on an agreement 

to begin blight enforcement services through Van Buren County Sheriff Department, who 

currently serve 15 other townships. 

Sewer Update — Sewer bond contracts & engagement letters were signed last week. LASA — 

Lakes Area Sewer Authority — is made up of 3 townships — Porter, Marcellus, and Volinia. 

Over the past year, Miracle Camp and LASA signed a sewer agreement. Miracle Camp bought 

additional capacity for future needs. LASA is pursuing a Construction Management Approach, 

similar to a homeowner being their own general contractor when building a home. This will lower

Costs are still estimates, as the jobs have not been bid out yet. Current estimates are: 

$25,000 Benefit fee — 

residents can pay up front or over the term of the bond at 1% over bond rate — 

estimated at 4-5%, giving residents a 5-6% estimated rate, if rates stay consistent. 

Currently looking at 25-30 year bond period. This fee will be charged to any parcel 

that connects to the sewer. If someone connects later, the cost could be different. 

$4,000 Parcel fee — 

This will be charged if connected to sewer or not. Every parcel in the SAD (Special 

Assessment District) will get a parcel fee, even if a vacant lot. This can be charged 

on tax bill over the term of the bond. 

$72.50 Monthly fee 

Same rate charged to all LASA customers. Increases annually with inflation. 

$1500-$5000 Fee to hook up to new system and abandon current septic systems. 

Homeowner will need to contract this out. Generally, 

a company will quote several 

neighbors at the same time and give discounted rates as more parcels are 

contracted — so talk to your neighbors and ask about such discounts. 

The LASA sewer presentation from a couple years ago is on the Bankson Lake website. The 

narrative in that presentation also breaks down cost. 

Bill Johnson asked about grants for the project. The grants which were available when past 

sewer projects went in are not available anymore. Alan Smaka stated that USDA does have 

grants available, but they come with extra requirements on the project, which overall make the 

project more expensive, even if grant is awarded. Also, those grants are very limited now. 

The sewer project is being split into 4 quadrants of the lake. There were several questions about 

the plan and who is impacted, Don Mitchell agreed to put the information on the Bankson Lake 

website. 

Chris Oxley stated the Sewer Special Assessment District will begin to be set up in the next 

month or so. 

Miracle Camp will have a metered flow on their sewer usage, and they have a peak they have 

agreed to, and will have to pay extra if they go over it. Miracle Camp is paying about $1.9 million 

toward this project, prepaying some of that fee. Residents will be based on REU (Residential 

Equivalent Unit), basically meaning one house is one unit/REU. 

It was mentioned that if residents have 2 parcels that can be combined, that could save a 

resident the second parcel fee. 

Sewer hookup is mandatory if you are in the Sewer Special Assessment District. The current 

design map will soon be available on the Bankson Lake website. The map will have a yellow

The sewer line will be drilled under the lake in a couple spots — from 80% to Waldron, and from 

Lytle’s to Shore. Check map online for locations. This is currently done on Finch Lake also. The 

line is drilled 10 feet under the bottom of the lake. 

On roads where a sewer is going in, you will get a new road out of this project. Residents will 

always have access to their homes, but there could be limited days when you may need to park 

down a street, etc. These times will be conveyed to residents and coordinated ahead of time. 

Jeff Kolbe asked about the capacity of the LASA plant. Right now, it is run at 20-40% plant 

capacity. Adding Bankson will make it around 55% capacity. Note that on holiday weekends, 

etc., it can be up to 70% capacity. 

Back lots within 200 feet will be required to connect, per state law and township ordinance. 

Chris Oxley suggested that once the maps are published on the Bankson website, that he and 

Alan would be willing to have another meeting to go through individual questions. 

LASA meetings are the 15 Monday of each month at 6:00 pm, at the LASA Treatment facility, 

53550 Hemlock Lake Road, Marcellus. 

Elect Officers — Motion by Martha Wright, support by Randy Rice to nominate all current 

Officers for a one year term. Motion approved. 

Elect Landing Directors - Motion by Bridgid Miller, support by Randy Rice to nominate all 

current Landing Directors for a one year term. Motion approved. 

President Report — James Smith, President, announced that the Bankson Solar Project has 

changed their name to Banner Pines Solar Project. 

James announced that an AED Defibrillator has been installed on the Sampsell’s shed, about 

mid-way down Waldron Drive. Heather Smith will put a picture of the shed on the Bankson 

Community Facebook page. Please take a minute on your next boat trip and locate it. Thank 

you to the Sampsell Family for installing this device for our residents! 

Mike Mahoney is looking into placing an AED on the roadside of his property also. 

Vice President report — Rudy Cortes, Vice President, absent, no report. 

Treasurer’s Report - Susan Shirk, Treasurer, reported that as of the 5/2/26 meeting, the BLA 

bank balance was $11,161.46. We have continued to collect dues and logo store. Our current 

balance is $11,012.46.

Weed Control — Wayne Shirk, Weed Control Chairperson, stated that we had a heavier weed 

treatment on 5/26, and an algae treatment on 6/12. Algae has been caused by rain/run 

off/inutrients in water. EGLE limits how and where you can treat for algae. James Smith thanked 

Wayne for this ongoing weed work, and indicated that the Weed Assessment has a surplus of 

funds due to Wayne's diligent work. That is how the weed assessment rate may be lowered this 

year. 

Website Update — Don Mitchell, will post information from LASA. The LASA presentation and Q 

& A from the presentation a couple years ago is currently on the homepage. Don will also post 

a map with the AED location on Waldron. 

Logo Store Update — Clinton stated the logo store is always open. An order was placed for golf 

shirts to be sold at the pancake breakfast. Give him or Daphne a call for all your logo store 

wants and needs. 

Activity Update — Randy Rice, chairperson, reminded everyone that participation is what make 

the activities fun! Please join us in our upcoming activities (calendar below) 

Concert is 7/3. There will be a tip jar, please remember to take some cash. 

Pancake Breakfast is 7/5. 

Picnic will be 7/18 at Miracle Camp. 

Poker Run will be 8/22. After party will be at Rice’s this year on Lytle’s Landing. Sign up the 

night before or day of Poker Run. Donations for the basket raffle can be items or a full basket. 

Please bring any donations to the Poker Run Friday night registration. 

Residents can sign up to be a dock host for the poker run by calling Randy and can also sign up 

at the picnic. 

Public Comments — none. 

New business 

Picnic planning. Carol Polz will bring fried chicken, Brand Jasik will bring drinks. Thanks again to 

both of you for taking care of these! Residents, please bring a dish to pass. Picnic is 7/18 at 

Miracle Camp. 

Motion to adjourn meeting at 11:35 am by Randy Rice, support by Brand Jasik. Motion 

passed.

Updated Calendar of Bankson Lake Association Meetings and Activities 

5/02/26 

| 10 am 

| BLA Meeting 

Miracle Camp, 25281 80% Ave — in Dining Hall 

5/30/26 

| 9-5? 

| Boater Safety Course | Porter Township Hall, 88040 M 40 

6/13/26 

| 11:30 

Celebration Picnic 

Miracle Camp event, 25281 80% Ave 

6/20/26 

| 10 am 

| BLA Meeting 

Porter Township Hall, 88040 M 40 

7/03/26 

| 7-9 pm | Roger This Concert 

| Sebastian's ‘The Ridge’, 82870 Waldron Dr 

7/03/26 

| Dusk 

Fireworks 

Presented by Miracle Camp 

7/04/26 

| 2 pm 

Boat Parade 

Boat landing/public access 

7/05/26 

| 9-11 am | Pancake Breakfast 

Sebastian property, 83971 Waldron 

7/18/26 | Noon-2 | BLA Picnic & Meeting | Miracle Camp, 25281 80 Ave — Dining Hall & outside 

8/21/26 | 7-9 pm | Poker Run Early Registrati| Rice's, 80907 CR 652 (Lytle’s) 

Basket Drop Off 

8/22/26 

| 10-12 

Poker Run Registration | Rice's, 80907 CR 652 (Lytle’s) 

8/22/26 

| 2-5 

Poker Run 

Around the Lake!! 

8/22/26 

| 5 pm 

Poker Run After Party 

| Rice's, 80907 CR 652 (Lytle’s) 

9/05/26 

| 1 pm 

Cornhole, Pig Roast, § TBD 

Karaoke 

9/12/26 

| 10 am | BLA Meeting 

Miracle Camp, 25281 80" Ave — in Dining Hall 

10/10/26 | TBD 

Oktoberfest on Kern | Sugrue & Miller/Stockover, 80396 & 80438 Kern Road 

Officers 2026-2027 

President - James Smith 

Vice President — Rudy Cortes 

Treasurer - Susan Shirk 

Secretary - Heather Smith 

Landing Directors 2026-2027 

Beechwood Isle - Carol Polz & Wayne Shirk 

Kern's Landing 

- Tammy Hollingsworth 

Laguna Beach - Jeff Kolbe 

Lester's Landing — Renee Mitchell 

Lytle’s Landing - Brand Jasik, Scott Gorton 

The Marsh — Gary Hainrihar 

North Shore — Keith Russell 

South Shore — Heather Smith 

Waldron Shores — Mike Mahoney, Sharon Noteboom, Clint Sebastian 

Current Committee Chairs/Associates

Attachment R

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practices can save tax dollars, improve the natural environment, and help manufacturers and 

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Attachment S

Bendzinski & Co. 

MUNICIPAL FINANCE ADVISORS 

RR CHIGAN 

TORN 

WORNING TOF MICH ann 

$6,472,669 

CASS COUNTY 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

LAKES AREA SEWER AUTHORITY BONDS - BANKSON LAKE PROJECT 

TABLE 4-B - 31-YEAR ASSESSMENT 

ANNUAL RESIDENTIAL EQUIVALENT UNIT COST - DRAFT 10/05/2026 

| 

Special Assessments - Benefit 

| 

I 

Special Assessments - Parcel 

Instaliments 

Assessment 

Total Annual 

Assessment 

Total Annual 

Due 12/1 

Balance 

Principal 

Interest 

Charge 

Balance 

Principal 

Interest 

Charge 

2026 

$ 

24,500.00 

$ 

790.32 

- 

$ 

790.32 

$ 

3,00000 

$ 

96.77 

- 

$ 

96.77 

2027 

23,709.68 

79032 

$ 

1,066.94 

1,857.26 

[1] 

2,903.23 

96.77 

$ 

130.65 

227.42 

2028 

22,919.35 

790.32 

1,547.06 

2,337.38 

2,806.45 

96.77 

189.44 

286.21 

2029 

22,129.03 

790.32 

1,493.71 

2,284.03 

2,709.68 

96.77 

182.90 

279.68 

2030 

21,338.71 

790.32 

1,440.36 

2,230.69 

2,612.90 

96.77 

176.37 

273.15 

2031 

20,548.39 

790.32 

1,387.02 

2,177.34 

2,516.13 

96.77 

169.84 

266.61 

2032 

19,758.06 

790.32 

1,333.67 

2,123.99 

2,419.35 

96.77 

163.31 

260.08 

2033 

18,967.74 

790.32 

1,280.32 

2,070.65 

2,322.58 

96.77 

156.77 

253.55 

2034 

18,177.42 

790.32 

1,226.98 

2,017.30 

2,225.81 

96.77 

150.24 

247.02 

2035 

17,387.10 

790.32 

1,173.63 

1,963.95 

2,129.03 

96.77 

143.71 

240.48 

2036 

16,596.77 

790.32 

1,120.28 

1,910.60 

2,032.26 

96.77 

137.18 

233.95 

2037 

15,806.45 

790.32 

1,066.94 

1,857.26 

1,935.48 

96.77 

130.65 

227.42 

2038 

15,016.13 

790.32 

1,013.59 

1,803.91 

1,838.71 

96.77 

124.11 

220.89 

2039 

14,225.81 

790.32 

960.24 

1,750.56 

1,741.94 

96.77 

117.58 

214.35 

2040 

13,435.48 

790.32 

906.90 

1,697.22 

1,645.16 

96.77 

111.05 

207.82 

2041 

12,645.16 

790.32 

853.55 

1,643.87 

1,548.39 

96.77 

104.52 

201.29 

2042 

11,854.84 

790.32 

800.20 

1,590.52 

1,451.61 

96.77 

97.98 

194.76 

2043 

11,064.52 

790.32 

746.85 

1,537.18 

1,354.84 

96.77 

91.45 

188.23 

2044 

10,274.19 

790.32 

693.51 

1,483.83 

1,258.06 

96.77 

84.92 

181.69 

2045 

9,483.87 

790.32 

640.16 

1,430.48 

1,161.29 

96.77 

78.39 

175.16 

2046 

8,693.55 

790.32 

586.81 

1,377.14 

1,064.52 

96.77 

71.85 

168.63 

2047 

7,903.23 

790.32 

533.47 

1,323.79 

967.74 

96.77 

65.32 

162.10 

2048 

7,112.90 

790.32 

480.12 

1,270.44 

870.97 

96.77 

58.79 

155.56 

2049 

6,322.58 

790.32 

426.77 

1,217.10 

774.19 

96.77 

52.26 

149.03 

2050 

5,532.26 

790.32 

373.43 

1,163.75 

677.42 

96.77 

45.73 

142.50 

2051 

4,741.94 

790.32 

320.08 

1,110.40 

580.65 

96.77 

39.19 

135.97 

2052 

3,951.61 

790.32 

266.73 

1,057.06 

483.87 

96.77 

32.66 

129.44 

2053 

3,161.29 

790.32 

213.39 

1,003.71 

387.10 

96.77 

26.13 

122.90 

2054 

2,370.97 

790.32 

160.04 

950.36 

290.32 

96.77 

19.60 

116.37 

2055 

1,580.65 

790.32 

106.69 

897.02 

193.55 

96.77 

13.06 

109.84 

2056 

790.32 

790.32 

53.35 

843.67 

96.77 

96.77 

6.53 

103.31 

$24,500.00 

S$ 

24,272.78 

$48,772.78 

$3,000.00 

$ 

2,972.18 

$5,972.18 

Estimated Interest Rate = 

6.750% 

Estimated Interest Rate = 

6.750% 

[1] Assumes interest starts April 1, 2027.

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