BILL & SUE HARRIS - Tax Tribunal - Reason for Appeal and Attachments to Appeal for Special Assessment.pdf
Carolyn Sue Harris Petitioner V · 26-003875-TT
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William and Carolyn Sue Harris 67500 County Road 657 Lawton, MI 49065 269-720-9538 September 26, 2026 Porter Township Assessor Krys Myers 88040 M-40 Hwy Lawton, MI 49065 assessor@portertwpvbco.gov Formal request to opt out of proposed Bankson Lake Sewer District Property Address 80911 County Road 652 Lawton, MI 49065 Parcel Id number 80-16-155-004-00 Dear Krys, My husband and I would like to formally request an exemption from the Bankson Lake Sewer District for our property identified by Parcel Number 80-16-155-004-00 and located at 80911 County Road 652. In the photo on the second page of this letter, it is the parcel that is between Gorton and Mangano. We are seeking an exemption from the sewer district for this parcel on the grounds that our property border does not touch the sewer district. We are out of town and may be difficult to contact. If you cannot reach us, we authorize Scott Gorton as our representative to speak on our behalf, review documents and attend hearings. Scott can be reached at 574-298-5818 or scott.gorton@fapcoinc.com. Thank you for considering our request and we would appreciate it if you would confirm receipt of this letter by return email. Thanks so much for your assistance Sue Harris 269-720-9538 Sueharris55@msn.com
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Some parcels in the district are being charged for ½ REU for a bathroom in a garage or outbuilding. Other that occasional guests, it generally is just the two of us staying in our cottage and since it is only for the months of June, July, and August, we feel that our wastewater is estimated too high at the 1 REU and if we were to connect to the public sewer our usage would be closer to the ½ and not the full REU. If we are unable to come up with the $27,500 when the assessment is applied, we will have to pay in installments that could end up costing us $54,744.95 and that does not include connecting to the sewer, disconnecting our current septic system and paying at the minimum $75 per month/$900 per year forever. Please note that Parcel # 80-16-014-015-00 that is not included in the district also separates our property (80-16-155-004-00 from the sewer line. We do not abut/touch to the sewer line being proposed
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Please note that parcel # 80-16-014-015-00 (BLUE) is included in the Roll for the Special Assessment District No. 1 HOWEVER it is not included in the “District” list of 203 parcels (AƩachments L and G-1 the 9th parcel number from the top in the first column). Please note we are also joint owners on two other parcels that are being appealed Primary – 80-16-155-004-00, Joint owners – 80-16-014-016-10 & 80-16-014-015-00. ScoƩ Gorton will be filing those appeals
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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
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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.
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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):
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$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.
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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)
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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%
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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).
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Attachment A
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 eg annual installments. the first of which installments shall be due and payable on or before February. # iw fast business doy - 2027, and all subsequent installments shall be due and payable on or beforg\February +4 of of 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.
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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
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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
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NAYS: Members: ABSTAIN: Members: RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED. Heather Smith, Clerk Township of Porter STATE OF MICHIGAN rt ss. COUNTY OF VAN BUREN ) 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 $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 $24,500.00 $0.00 $24,500.00 $12,250.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $24,500.00 $24,500.00 $24,500.00 $24,500.00 $0.00 $24,500.00 $0.00 $24.500.00 $0.00 $24,500.00 $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 $27.500.00 $27,500.00 $27.500.00 $3,000.00 $27.500.00 $3,000.00 $27.500.00 $15,250.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $3.000.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $27,500.00 $27.500.00 $27.500.00 $27,500.00 $3,000.00 $27,500.00 $3,000.00 $27,500.00 $3.000.00 $27.500.00
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80-16-215-008-10 JACOBS MARK E & LIZABETH G $3,000.00 $0.00 $3,000.00
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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
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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
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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:
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Attachment B
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Final June 4, 2026 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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Final June 4, 2026 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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Final June 4, 2026 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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Final June 4, 2026 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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Final June 4, 2026 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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Final June 4, 2026 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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Final June 4, 2026 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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Final June 4, 2026 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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Final June 4, 2026 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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Final June 4, 2026 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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Final June 4, 2026 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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Final June 4, 2026 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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Final June 4, 2026 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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Final June 4, 2026 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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Final June 4, 2026 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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Final June 4, 2026 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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Final June 4, 2026 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
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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
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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
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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: __
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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
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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:
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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).
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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
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Attachment C
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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
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Attachment D
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Attachment E
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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
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The required documents vary depending on the stage of the special assessment
proceedings:
Initial Phase (Before the First Public Hearing)
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Proposed Plans: Detailed engineering or architectural plans describing the exact nature,
route, and location of the proposed sewer improvement. €) Michigan Legisiature (9... “
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Cost Estimates: An official estimate of the total cost of the project, typically prepared by a
registered engineer. {) Wogan
Property Cons... +1
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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
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Attachment F
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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
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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
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Attachment G
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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.
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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
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Heather Smith. Clerk
Township of PorterPage 68
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
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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:
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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 EOE VAR OF BHC ASSESSHENT BOUEARY SRT wT = | mi | cts
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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
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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
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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
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Attachment G-1
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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
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Attachment H
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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 a Cs uy EPOSIt Sysiem (kes AND Sewer AuTorty Secon) Wh Servis he Lut Sedge Duposd sna fae Area Saad 10 38rv¢ Te Skee LIke ores wenn Te Rursng he IR S6KOrEaTCR WT PN ms of Secon 18 OFAC 5a ft PH ACS hr 8 10 55 smenoeq vA 1857 TE Rownsnp of Porter T35 SRENRG TI FOr of Tie DWNSNET 20300 LTcted iP Von Buren Court Durst ACH 185 1131 De Setayed by 98ST 05 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 ) ] ! - MAP OF DISTRICT CooL The DISH 350 rues Te ioag Paras ji NaTgared: BEOICEIIY BO-ISLZUCSI 5 - B-1BI1I00IE 80-16 B1E01IE0 B0-18G2INCTTS BISONC0ET] B015EI300T80 5 S-IEONLCTEY B-1SCIOT Hoe : B-BANCOB1C 8-150T0TSC SC-1E01010) BO-E02301301 BISONS B-18CIICIMC LIBS EHC 80-16-314012 B-1502301330 - 150101 BBCI K-1501401600 80-15:0484010 i i 81601491510 15685-0621 EIENDIT BO IECOCTS rere ISIE B-150SLOSIC wa i S1601401G00 B0-15CISI0EC0 STIS L1enam tse press BA6180090 K-ISISSON00 BRIEN00MENMG AC-1521000000 RNLRN RAMONE gasiBo0dl RIGESIND BS0CIN S-1511000-1 ih green goss Een Seoms BIRR : 30-15-139:00701 2 ER ome we LILIES WIERSON 20152100500 01601407500 moisoiice | B1sIRanat BIES0I600 BMENSN0ID S-1S210000 holon memati S151000001 B1SIESONDD ®1S25WS0 0-162 Crsoreonics Sometime INSIDE REISONN SSXSMEN 8152100090 fds adreessd rears hs 8151000601 BMIGXOONIA0 BRIENSUTN 6C-15210:0870 B1e015o0es soiicicimty HSIOUT00 DIGXOMNY EISSWNI E-15210050 Bo io01500001 soceSciece RISI008I SB EXCONSM BENSON E-1S21SD 01501500805 3015.08501 DIEIONGY B-SXCHNTT SIGS A-1521500000 KOI0GE TT Bsostisie RIEIOONMD REXCONOl SENSO E-1621500000 lioness icscigey SBIR0000 RIEXCONM BENSON S-IS1ISN0MN aieen Mice B1SI00N0 KETO WSNVSOIE KSISILD £5-16015008- 3% ROBE WIEIN0Ss SHEXCOSN BSNSLN0 EC-152150050 80-16015008-28 Moti 0151001313 REXCOED BMSNSUISK E0-162150050 HASHIS0EE Bene oir! EIEXCATD) BHMENSOEL E-1521500510 S1E01S00861 8016 100g | OF151S500100 XCOBL0 R-IGSLISN A15215005D 1e01o00ngt Botiidmotiee RISISS000 B-EM0ONN0 RIENESIN0 E-152150ME 10180058 Soiiiitesce | SHISISOR0 BISXCIND BIENSLVN0 E-1621500080 BeolioaT Sitimoece WMEIN00A0 BIENO0ILD BEEMAN H-16215007 BSNE0ETY 80-15 10405C0 15500500 RIVE E15 Sates mwtmecri 0BIS0600 DENCE DSNSEIL 0E1SNNH 1S0150088 Biiimegrng (OISISOND BH1EXOONT BES 801521500800 15000000 sateiteace SIFISS0800 K-E6XED 16-2 1521300805 ihm Shiimicac 15100800 R-IEN00S10 BME2IMON SC-1521500510 Bann) mormisscorig SHISISIN0N RENO B1SII0ME TOTAL xe 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
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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 SE pe Ne NITRO Pan XE) “ere pd EC cy A E ShosuRe EY FE eeu — 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
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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 P36 300r0ved 3 Sonat eh of Cass, act ang Trough rei ae Cae G 3S Olas, oA 1550 Be Dic ACS TT Mchgn of 1957 Frc ty Co 5 8 35 wi 3 ~3KEE 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 or Lisson Fieger irate gree] 15085-01800 31. L16L0 O-O08-C0 16-0285-018-00 Pyrite) E15, L17L0 EF 15210-00500 piper Sing iret Leave 1 £5.202-00 185-200-0164 Farce) i] 18-1 E5C0300 E15 200-02100 E1521 3! <i 57 ic 2k 1 1 2 1 S5LO800 E0-15-205-00300 B52 20 EC 16 130-003-200 BL 15155-00500 Gristle Lien 1H Bing SITIES bod ae Ftret tron Liem Fett Sinus Fete] E150 ET gens BC-18-15501500 Ee Biche £C-16-130-008-00 Fearne Srirmsiiot Lesson od on BE E5000 FER 15 123% £0 THEmE DERE RimiR Smaps 1 Jo it) =e 50-182 1-71 Era ie) bodied Lirroona Sitaosoaol E-15-20551900 E3-15-215008-10 een geseey geEkes DTD 1 Eoees Seis SIRE 8C-15-140-005-01 B0-15-200<03-00 3-15 208-02500 BC 160 180-0 11-00 BO-18.200-00%-00 EO 15-210-002-10 ? ROTH NEE MACE 300 OBTNEC 3 S080 BESRSETENI 1D TOC NE SPECI Assesment SCRE ATVCR 308 10 0 BRA 7 INE WAM OF SDRC 353658METE JAS E3Ch dd $31 of Ie Tou E Tov as 50 DA BUELL mE fm ING. Red wT NE TAMEND by
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND
FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL
Special Assessment District No.
1
NOTICE i5 HEREBY GIVEN that the Township of Porter, Van Buren County. Mic
1s Board of Pusiic Works
Cass County’). 3nd others. pursuant
County wii css
Sewer Auhact
jan, has approved a contract with the County of C.
Cass, acting by and through
ubiic Acts of Michigan of 1957, .as
1257). whereby Cass
tem 35 an extension of the Cass Co
ystam
iLakes Area
shes trad Sewer Authorty Beton,
we
#1e Bana3am
Lake ares w
mprovements”).
in accordance with the terms of Secton t5¢ of Act 123 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1854,
as amended ("Act 188°). 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 prop-
ees senaftad therety
The Township has determined to proceed with he Improvements, has approved preliminary plans and estmates of costs for the Improvements. and has
ceca assessment
vg Of the following
CECT Lec
Ot
Of carcels
of land
Ire SCBCD
8
morgveTents 3nd
inst hi h a portion of the cost of the Improvements shat be specially assessed
Tre strot
ise Insiudes the fo owing
f
80-1€-011-002-20
23-18-015-008-35
20-18-045-015-00
80-18-140-012-00
80-18-200-010-00
80-18-210-002-25
80-18-011-002-25
20-18-015-008-81
80-18-045.018-00
80-16-140-013-01
20-16-200-014-00
20-18-210-003-00
80-1¢-011.002-00
80-18-015-008-62
80-18-045-017-00
$0-16-140.013-05
80-18-200-015-00
80-1€-210-003-10
80-18-011-008-10
20-18-015-008-85
80-16-045.018-00
80-16-140-013-10
80-16-200-018-00
80-18-210-004-00
$0-1€-011-007-01
20-18.015-008-70
80-18-045-019-00
80-18-140-023-00
£0-18-200-017-00
80-18-210-005-00
80-18-011-002-10
80-18-015-008-72
80-18-045-019-30
80-18-155-001-00
£0-18-200-018-0C
80-16-210-008-00
80-18-014-001-00
£0-18-015-008-78
£0-18-045-019-50
80-16-155.002-C0
£0-18-200-018-10
80-18-210-007-00
80-18-014-008-00
£0-18-015-008-80
£0-18-045-020-01
80-18-155.003-00
80-18-200-021.00
80-16-210-008-00
80-16-014-010-10
80-18-022-002-00
80-18-045-022-00
80-16-155-004-00
80-18-200-022-00
£0-1€-210-009-00
80-16-014-012-00
£0-16-022-004-10
80-18-045-023-02
80-18-155005-00
£0-18-200-023-10
80-18-210-067-00
20-18-014-014-00
£0-18-022.005-10
£0-16-045-024-00
80-18-155-008-00
£0-18-208-001-00
80-18-210-068-00
80-16-014-016-C0
£0-16-022-005-20
£C-16-130-001-00
80-18-165-007-C0
80-18-208-002-C0
80-18-215-001-00
80-18-014-018-10
£0-16-023-007-72
£0-16-130-002-00
80-18-155-008-00
80-16-205-003-00
80-16-215-002-00
80-18-014-017-00
£0-18-023-007.75
£0-16-130-003-0C
80-18-155-009-00
80-18-205-004-00
80-18-215.003-00
80-1€-014-018-00
£0-16-023-C07-60
€0-18-130-004-00
80-18-155-810-C0
80-18-205-005-00
80-18-215-004-00
80-16-014-012-00
80-18-023-007-88
£0-18- 130-005-020
80-18-185-011.00
80-18-205-008-00
20-168-215-004-10
£0-18-014-020-00
£0-18.023-C07-60
£0-18-130-008-00
80-16-155-012.00
8C-18-208-007-00
80-18-215-005-00
80-16-014-020-10
80-18-023-013-01
80-18-130-007-10
80-18-165-013-C0
8C-18-205-008-00
80-1€-215-006-00
80-16-014-020-20
80-16-023-013-10
50-18-130-007-20
80-18-155-014-00
80-18-205-006-00
£0-16-215-008-10
80-18-014-020-41
£0-18-023-013-20
80-16-130-008-00
80-18-155-015-G0
80-18-205-010-00
80-16-215-008-20
£0-16-014-020-55
£0-18-023-013-30
£0-18-130-008-00
80-18-155-016-00
80-18-205-011-00
80-18-215-00840
80-16-014-020-81
80-13-023-013-40
8C-18-135.001-10
£0-18-155-017-00
80-18-205-012-0%
80-1€-215-008-80
80-18-014-022-00
£0-18-045-001-00
80-18-135.002-00
£0-16.155-018-00
£0-18-205-013-0C
80-18-215-007-00
80-16-014-023-00
80-18-045-002-01
80-18-135-004-0%
£0-16-200-001-C0
80-18-20£-014-00
80-18-215-067-10
80-16-014-024-01
£0-18-045-003-25
£0-18-135.008-00
80-18-200-001-30
80-18-205-015-00
80-18-215-007-50
£0-18-014-024-05
£0-18-045-005-00
£0-18-135.007.0¢
80-12-200-001-580
80-18-205.018-0C
£0-18-014-025-00
£0-18-045-008-00
80-18-135-009-00
80-18-200-001-71
£0-18-205-018-00
80-18-015.004-50
20-18-045-007-00
80-18-140-002-01
80-18-200-002-01
20-18-205-015-00
- 16-015-008-01
20-18-045-008-00
£C-18-140-004-0
80-16-200-003-C3
80-18-205-020-00
80-1£-015.008-08
20-18-045-008-00
80-18-140-004-10
80-18-200-004-C3
80-18-206.021-00
80-18-015.008-11
£0-18-045-010-11
8C-18-140-008-01
80-18-200-005-00
£0-16-206-022-00
80-16-015-008-22
80-18-045-011-00
80-16-140-007-00
80-18.200-006-00
£0-18-205-023-00
80-18-015-008-24
23-18-045-012-00
8C-18-140-008-00
80-18-200-007-00
80-18-205-024-00
80-16-015-008-28
£0-18-045-013-00
£0-18-140-009-01
80-18-200-008-C0
80-18-205-025-00
80-18-015-008-28
80-16-045-014-00
80-18-140-011-C0
80-16-200-006-00
3C-16-210-002-10
’ iN nat ne Township Supervisor of the Townshig of
re 3tve poten of oar of the costs of the Improvements which are 10 de feed in tne form of SPECIE 3SSESEIENIS 30ANST 20h
ER NOT.CE thatthe sp
cubic esamanaton, Ada
Era
tne Barkson Lake fas
rd 30g is on Fle win U
var ale on the Towrsmo of Porter's weosite: hips
ca! asgessrent roll as prepared nas been rectrted 10 the Townsnip ee
k:
3
sessment
Disvict wil
be
TIOASPEC AL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE
N OF
SAID QWNER OR PAR
vi ih
REST APOE,
F
ECIAL ASSESSMENT AT Tw
HEARING. An appearance may be made ya an owner or 3 party in interest or his or her agent. in person or, in a alternative. an appearance of protest can be
Figg win the Township
oy late” prior 10 the Rearag,
» whieh 2382
3 personal 3p0earancs at the faanng 3 rol raqured
This notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Porter.
SARS
Dated: Seotenier zr 2028
HEATHER SMiTH
CLERK pat OF PORTER
ener nas made
and centfed a soecisl assessment wo
for the Spacdl Assessment
& Township Cleck at the Town.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.