Public notice: Washtenaw County Board of Public Works

WASHTENAW COUNTY BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE DESIRABILITY OF IMPLEMENTING A WASHTENAW COUNTY LAKE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (SAD)

TO: ALL THE RECORD OWNERS OF, AND PARTIES WITH INTEREST IN, ANY LANDS WITHIN THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DESCRIBED BELOW:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Washtenaw County Board of Public Works (WCBPW) will meet beginning at 7:00 P.M., Local Time, on June 12, 2024, in the MSU Classroom at 705 N. Zeeb Road in Ann Arbor. The meeting will conduct a public hearing to hear commentary on a proposed Lake Improvement Project (Project) for Pleasant Lake in Freedom Township in Washtenaw County.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed Project will provide lake improvements to Pleasant Lake to control the growth and reproduction of non-native aquatic invasive plants, including but not limited to Eurasian Watermilfoil and Starry Stonewort. The Project may also work to control the growth of nuisance native plants, including but not limited to Chara and Variable Pondweed. The Project will focus on maintaining ecological health and recreational opportunities for Pleasant Lake. Additionally, other items may be included which would provide support for maintaining ecological health and recreational opportunities that will be subject to approval by the WCBPW. The total cost over the five-year period is estimated at $ $270,500.00 More information including the proposed charges for each parcel will be posted at https://www.washtenaw.org/330/Pleasant-Lake

All parcels identified as having deeded lake access to Pleasant Lake in Washtenaw County will cover the total estimated cost of the Project. The proposed maximum annual charges per year are below:

Non-waterfront residential properties with lake access: $157.50 annual, $787.50 over 5 years
Park Front residential properties: $307.50 annual, $1,537.50 over 5 years
Waterfront residential properties: $375.00 annual, $1,875.00 over 5 years
Commercial properties: $600.00 annual, $3,000.00 over 5 years

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the WCBPW has set a tentative date for a second hearing on the Project for July 17, 2024 at 7:00 P.M., local time, or as soon thereafter as may be heard, at the same location for the purpose of hearing public comment on the special assessment roll. Notice of a second hearing will appear in the Manchester Mirror and the WCBPW online calendar (https://bit.ly/BPWcal). No additional notice by mail is anticipated regarding these hearings, interested parties should confirm the time, date, and location of the second public hearing.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the owner or any person having an interest in property that is specially assessed may file a written appeal with the Michigan Tax Tribunal within thirty (30) days after confirmation of the special assessment roll. However, appearance and protest at the public hearing are required in order to appeal the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. An owner or a party in interest or his or her agent may (1) appear at the hearing to protest the special assessment or (2) file his or her appearance and protest by letter before the close of the hearing by sending a letter to the Director of Public Works at the address below. The WCBPW shall maintain a record of parties who appear to protest at the hearing in person or remotely. Parties may attend the hearing(s) over Zoom using Meeting ID: 884 6435 7589, Passcode “Pleasant.” If the hearing is terminated or adjourned for the day before a party is provided the opportunity to be heard, a party whose appearance was recorded shall be considered to have protested the special assessment in person.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Theo Eggermont, Director of Public Works
705. N. Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor MI 48107 or at eggermontt@washtenaw.org
Dated: May 15, 2024

The County of Washtenaw will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with special needs who plan to attend the meeting upon seven (7) days’ notice to the County of Washtenaw. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Washtenaw by writing or calling Human Resources, 734-222-6800 or TDD 734-994-1733, P.O. Box 8645, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107-8645.

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