Jackson, MI (WKHM) — A Wastewater Treatment Service Agreement between the City of Jackson and the Townships of Blackman, Rives, Spring Arbor, Napoleon and Summit as well as the Southern Michigan State Prison was approved by City Council on Tuesday.
The most recent agreements that were enacted in 1986 and amended over the years have expired. Knowing the expiration date of the agreements was eminent, City of Jackson staff had been actively negotiating new terms as part of a new 30-year service agreement. All participating townships have also approved the agreement.
City DPW Director Mike Osborn gave a brief overview of how each township will pay for utilizing the city’s wastewater treatment service plant.
New terms in the proposed agreement include the townships continued contribution covering the cost of the service being provided, as well as providing the City with regulatory control of the flows coming to the treatment plant.
The newly proposed agreement also creates a Sewer Advisory Board that will include members from each participating community.
