FAQs
Why were the number of property changes (1,400+) greater than the number of objections (707)?
Approximately half of the 707 objections were related to specific costs, benefit factors, and property issues that FLTF took into consideration for change, however we ultimately changed the apportionment on over 1,400 properties. The link above shows the changes. For example, 40% were lowered to the 0.25 floor on backlots to recognize lower benefit calculations, and 17% were lowered because of limited ability to develop. These types of changes that adjusted the benefit factors were then spread to all applicable properties.
What is the difference between the public hearing that took place on January 15th and the joint county board meeting on February 6th?
The hearing was noticed and held on January 15, 2024, in accordance with Part 307 to permit property owners to formally object to the assessment rolls and project costs. The computation of costs and the special assessment rolls for the Operations & Maintenance and the Capital Improvement assessments were approved by the FLTF Board of Directors. The next step is for Midland and Gladwin County Boards of Commissioners to approve the assessment rolls and project costs.
The counties’ approval is required to finance and complete the lake level projects and restoration of the lakes.
The following matters are NOT on the agenda for the meeting because they are already in place:
- The restoration of the Four Lakes to normal (legal) lake levels
- The counties’ ownership of the dams and lakes
- Administration of the Four Lakes project
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