NOTICE OF PROJECT PLAN PUBLIC HEARING
Osceola Township will hold a public hearing on the proposed Water System Improvements project for the purpose of receiving comments from interested persons.
The hearing will be held at:
Osceola Township Office, 48545 Main Street Dollar Bay
Monday, April 28, 2025 – 5:00 PM
The purpose of the proposed project is to make improvements to the Township Water system. Project construction will include the removal and replacement of aged and failing water distribution infrastructure, replacement of lead service lines, replacement of well pumps, and associated improvements within the Osceola Township Water System.
Impacts of the proposed project include the increased reliability and performance of the water system.
The proposed project funding being sought is estimated at $6,000,000.
The estimated cost to users for the proposed project is projected to be around $15.00 to $30.00 per month per user, depending on the amount of grant offered in an EGLE funding package.
Copies of the plan detailing the proposed project are available for inspection at the following location(s):
Osceola Township Water Department located at 48545 Main Street, Dollar Bay, MI
UP Engineers & Architects, Inc located at 100 Portage Street, Houghton, MI
Written comments received before the hearing record is closed on April 28, 2025
will receive responses in the final project plan. Written comments should be sent to:
[email protected]
Osceola Township will hold a public hearing on the proposed Water System Improvements project for the purpose of receiving comments from interested persons.
The hearing will be held at:
Osceola Township Office, 48545 Main Street Dollar Bay
Monday, April 28, 2025 – 5:00 PM
The purpose of the proposed project is to make improvements to the Township Water system. Project construction will include the removal and replacement of aged and failing water distribution infrastructure, replacement of lead service lines, replacement of well pumps, and associated improvements within the Osceola Township Water System.
Impacts of the proposed project include the increased reliability and performance of the water system.
The proposed project funding being sought is estimated at $6,000,000.
The estimated cost to users for the proposed project is projected to be around $15.00 to $30.00 per month per user, depending on the amount of grant offered in an EGLE funding package.
Copies of the plan detailing the proposed project are available for inspection at the following location(s):
Osceola Township Water Department located at 48545 Main Street, Dollar Bay, MI
UP Engineers & Architects, Inc located at 100 Portage Street, Houghton, MI
Written comments received before the hearing record is closed on April 28, 2025
will receive responses in the final project plan. Written comments should be sent to:
[email protected]
Position Open
Tamarack City Utility Advisory Board
Osceola Township is accepting letters of application for a member of the Tamarack City Utility (water) Advisory Board. Applicants must be a resident of Tamarack City.
Duties include attending regularly scheduled and/or special meetings, reviewing budgets, and making recommendations to the Osceola Township Board for system operations or as assigned by the Township Board.
Letters of interest may be emailed to [email protected], dropped off at the Township Office, or sent to the Osceola Township Office, PO Box 437, Dollar Bay, MI 49922.
The deadline for submitting a letter of interest is April 30, 2025.
Tamarack City Utility Advisory Board
Osceola Township is accepting letters of application for a member of the Tamarack City Utility (water) Advisory Board. Applicants must be a resident of Tamarack City.
Duties include attending regularly scheduled and/or special meetings, reviewing budgets, and making recommendations to the Osceola Township Board for system operations or as assigned by the Township Board.
Letters of interest may be emailed to [email protected], dropped off at the Township Office, or sent to the Osceola Township Office, PO Box 437, Dollar Bay, MI 49922.
The deadline for submitting a letter of interest is April 30, 2025.
April 1, 2025
To Osceola Township Residents
Reminder Notice
Osceola Township has a Sidewalk Parking Ordinance (No. 26-A) which allows use of the sidewalk for parking in winter only. However, from April to November 1st vehicles must not park on the sidewalk. If applicable, please remove your vehicle at the earliest opportunity. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
If you have any questions or would like a copy of the ordinance, please give us a call at (906)482-8578, email [email protected], or stop by the Township Office during office hours Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 9:00am to 12:00pm.
Thank you.
Mark Halkola
Supervisor
To Osceola Township Residents
Reminder Notice
Osceola Township has a Sidewalk Parking Ordinance (No. 26-A) which allows use of the sidewalk for parking in winter only. However, from April to November 1st vehicles must not park on the sidewalk. If applicable, please remove your vehicle at the earliest opportunity. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
If you have any questions or would like a copy of the ordinance, please give us a call at (906)482-8578, email [email protected], or stop by the Township Office during office hours Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 9:00am to 12:00pm.
Thank you.
Mark Halkola
Supervisor
Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Osceola Township Meeting Dates
Fiscal Year 2025 – 2026
Osceola Township Water Department – 6:00pm
Osceola Township Board – 6:30pm **
**or immediately following Water Meeting
April 9, 2025 October 8, 2025*
May 14, 2025 November 12, 2025
June 11, 2025* December 10, 2025
July 9, 2025 January 14, 2026
August 13, 2025 February 11, 2026
September 10, 2025 March 11, 2026
*Meetings will be held at the Tamarack City Fire Hall