In the minutes: Eagle Packet, flock camera (Aug 18)

EAGLE TOWNSHIP

EAGLE TOWNSHIP HALL
14318 MICHIGAN ST
EAGLE, MI 48822
TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING AGENDA
August 18, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Call to Order: ___________p.m. – Pledge of Allegiance
Members Present: Briggs-Dudley_______, C. Hoppes______, Stroud_______, Currie ________, M. Hoppes_________,
Auditor Bill Morgan
Citizen’s Comments (Items not on the agenda)
Consent Agenda:
1. Minutes from July 21, 2026
2. Financials
July 2026 Expenditures & Revenues to date
July 2026 Cash Summary
3. Communications
Fresh Rescue of Michigan email
Agenda Approval:
A. Reports
1. County Commissioner Report
2. LGRFA Report
3. Eagle Township Planning Commission Report
4. Code Enforcement Report
5. Board Members Reports
B. Accounts Payable:
1. Bill Payment List
C. Planning and Zoning Requests
1.
D. Old Business:
1. LEAP Grant for Hall Updates
a) Kitchen updates
b) Bathroom & Septic update
2. Public Safety Revenue Sharing
3. Strategic Plan
4. Site Plan, PUD, etc
5. Survey for Michigan Street property
E. New Business:
1. Eagle Ridge Road
2. Board of Review Resignation/Appointment
3. LGRFA Treasurer position
4. L4029 2026
5. Consumers Energy Gas Franchise Ordinance
6. Auditor Representation Letter
7. Insurance Renewal
F. Citizens Comments
G. Adjourn (time) ______________p.m.
Next Eagle Township Board Meeting will be Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 6 pm

If you wish to address the Board, please begin by stating your name and address. Also,
please limit your comments to 3 minutes…thank you.

Minutes (DRAFT)
Eagle Township Board Meeting
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Eagle Twp. Hall - 14318 Michigan Street, Eagle, MI 48822
1. Call to Order: Meeting was called to order by Clerk Briggs-Dudley at 6:10 pm. Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Present: Clerk Laurie Briggs-Dudley, Treasurer Chelsea Hoppes, Trustee Rob Currie. Absent: Trustee
Michelle Hoppes, Supervisor Troy Stroud.
Motion by Clerk Briggs-Dudley supported by Treasurer C. Hoppes for the Clerk to chair the meeting.
Motion carried.
3. Others Present: Zach Rudat, Clinton County Commissioner
4. Citizens Present: Dennis Strahle, Janine Dyer, Cori Feldpausch, San Juanita Lira
5. Citizens Comments: A couple of comments were made on the Summer Tax Newsletter. The
newsletter incorrectly identified Clark Rd as a County Road. Clark Road maintenance is paid for by
the Township. A comment was made in appreciation of the tax breakdown in the newsletter.
6. Consent Agenda: Motion by Treasurer C. Hoppes supported by Trustee Currie to accept the consent
agenda as presented. Motion carried.
7. Agenda Approval: Motion by Trustee Currie supported by Treasurer C. Hoppes to approve the
agenda as amended. Motion carried.
8. County Commissioner Report: Commissioner Rudat reported that early in person voting for Clinton
County will be held between July 25 and August 2 at Bingham Township Hall and Dewitt Charter
Township offices. The Walker Solar project in Bingham Township was withdrawn, and the developer
will reapply. Broadband work is continuing in Clinton County through the ROBIN grant and BEAD
programs.
9. Looking Glass Regional Fire Authority (LGRFA) Report: No report.
10. Eagle Township Planning Commission Report: Trustee Currie reported that the Planning
Commission (PC) approved the Site Plan for the mining location on S. Clintonia Rd. Trustee Currie has
been making updates to the Interim Zoning Ordinance (IZO) based on comments from the Planning
Commission members. They are still on track for adopting a permanent zoning ordinance before the
December 31, 2026, deadline.
11. Code Enforcement Report: Motion by Clerk Briggs-Dudley supported by Treasurer C. Hoppes to have
the attorney send a letter to the homeowners at 15350 S Jones Rd to remove the structure. Motion
carried.
12. Board Members reports: Treasurer C. Hoppes reported that the summer tax bills were mailed and
included the contact information for the Treasurer.
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Clerk Briggs-Dudley reported that the auditor will attend the August meeting and will provide a draft
report sometime this week.
13. Accounts Payable: Motion by Clerk Briggs-Dudley supported by Trustee Currie to approve the bill
payment list as presented and all other regular monthly bills. Motion carried.
14. LEAP Grant for Hall Updates:
a) Update on kitchen counters/ stainless tables / sinks: Counter Fitters of Michigan completed
installing the new laminated kitchen counters and backsplash. There is no longer a sink in the
hall side of the counter. The stainless steel tables for the kitchen are in, and Trustee Currie will
pick these up and deliver to the hall.
Motion by Clerk Briggs-Dudley supported by Trustee Currie to replace both sinks and faucets in
the kitchen at a cost not to exceed $1,000. Motion carried.
Motion by Trustee Currie supported by Treasurer C. Hoppes to allow Pat to engage plumbing
assistance if needed. Motion carried.
Motion by Clerk Briggs-Dudley supported by Treasurer C. Hoppes to recycle the old sinks for
scrap value. Motion carried.
b) Milestone 1: The documentation for Milestone 1 expenditures of $40,000 has been submitted to
LEAP for $20,000 grant disbursement
15. Public Safety Revenue Sharing: No action. Waiting for further guidance from the State of Michigan.
16. Basement Exterminator: Motion by Trustee Currie supported by Clerk Briggs-Dudley to authorize up
to $200 for bat inspection. Motion carried.
17. Site Plan PUD, etc: No action.
18. Survey of Michigan Street property: No action.
19. Media Request: Motion by Trustee Currie supported by Clerk Briggs-Dudley to deny request for
interview for documentary about Eagle Township. Motion carried.
20. Cemetery Board: Motion by Clerk Briggs-Dudley supported by Treasurer C. Hoppes to approve
reappointment of Charles Byam Jr to the Niles Cemetery Board for a term of 3 years to expire July 31,
2029. Motion carried.
21. Budget Amendment FY 26-27: Motion by Clerk Briggs-Dudley supported by Treasurer C. Hoppes to
approve budget amendment for FY 26-27 as follows:
GENERAL FUND
101 253 752.000 Treasurer Supplies
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decreased by $200
(DRAFT)

101 727 880.000 Community Improvements
101 253 806.000 Treasurer Legal Fees
Collection Services for delinquent tax bills

decreased by $1,000
increased by $1,200

With no change in current or projected ending fund balance for General Fund
Motion carried.
22. Citizen Comments: Discussion on boundary roads shared with adjoining townships. Question on
flock cameras approved by Clinton County Board of Commissioners, however the township has no
information on this.
23. Adjournment: Motion by Treasurer C. Hoppes supported by Trustee Currie to adjourn the meeting at
7:43 pm. Motion carried.
Laurie Briggs-Dudley, Clerk

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72 (Rev. 03-19)

STATE OF MICHIGAN
DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY
LANSING

GRETCHEN WHITMER
GOVERNOR

RACHAEL EUBANKS
STATE TREASURER

May 2026
Public Safety Revenue Sharing – Cities, Villages and Townships
Fiscal Year 2026
Program Information
Overview
For fiscal year (FY) 2026, the legislature authorized the distribution of $42,562,500 ($35,062,500
ongoing funding + $7,500,000 one-time funding) in Public Safety Revenue Sharing payments to cities,
villages and townships (2025 Public Act 22, Section 959(1)(b) and Section 992(2)). Payments are
based on each local unit’s share of violent crime counts as certified by the Michigan Department of
State Police (MDSP) for calendar years 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Distribution Timing
Payments are expected to be distributed in May 2026.
Distribution Calculation
Distributions are calculated by determining the Average Violent Crime Count for each local unit by
computing the average of a local unit’s two highest violent crime counts from the three most recent
Annual Crime Reports as certified by the MDSP. The averages are then summed for all local units to
determine the Statewide Total Violent Crime Count. Next, a Proportional Factor is computed for each
local unit by dividing its Average Violent Crime Count by the Statewide Total Violent Crime Count.
Then the Distribution Amount is determined for each local unit by multiplying the local unit’s
Proportional Factor by the total funds available for distribution.
The maximum payment any local unit may receive is 25% of the total amount available for
distribution.
Calculation Formulas:
Average Violent Crime Count (for a Local Unit) =
Sum (local unit’s 2 highest violent crime counts for the three most recent MDSP
Annual Crime Reports) / 2
Statewide Total Violent Crime Counts =
Sum (Average Violent Crime Counts for each Local Unit)
Proportional Factor (for a Local Unit) =
Average Violent Crime Count (for a Local Unit) / Statewide Total Violent Crime Count
Distribution Amount (for a Local Unit) =
Proportional Factor (for a Local Unit) X Total Amount Available for Distribution
430 WEST ALLEGAN STREET • LANSING, MICHIGAN 48922
www.michigan.gov/treasury • 517-335-7508

May 2026
Public Safety Revenue Sharing – Cities, Villages and Townships
Fiscal Year 2026 – Program Information
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Crime Data
Violent Crime Counts are based on the 3 most recent annual crime reports published by the MDSP as
of October 1, 2025. The violent crime counts are based on the finalized crime data (for counts of
murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault) that the MDSP received for each local unit for the
most recent three calendar years.
The Annual Crime Reports, as certified by MDSP, include only crimes reported by local law
enforcement agencies and county sheriff departments. As a result, crimes reported by state, tribal,
and railroad law enforcement agencies were excluded, as were those reported by college and
university police, airport police, and metropark police. In some local units, the Michigan State Police
was the only reporting agency, and those crimes are not included in this report. Cities, villages and
townships that did not submit crime data are shown as zero.
Use of Funds – Requirements/Restrictions
Local units must use these funds only for operational or capital expenses that serve the purposes of
public safety. At least 75% of the distribution must be used to fund a law enforcement agency or law
enforcement officers. Up to 25% of the distribution must be used to fund other non-lawenforcement related public safety purposes, such as:
• Public safety initiatives to improve recruitment or retention efforts
• Training programs
• Equipment purchases
• Programs designed to reduce identified risks to public safety
• Crime diversion programs
• Operational emergency medical or firefighter services
• Capital improvements to public safety buildings/structures
All local public safety initiative expenses must be related to public safety and designed to reduce
identified risks to public safety and cannot include unproven intervention solutions to community
violence. In addition, these funds cannot be used for any of the following:
• Pension or other post-employee benefit (OPEB) payments
• Lawsuits or claims payments
• Debt service payments
• Acquisition or use of a vehicle weighing more than 15,000 pounds that is designed or used for a
tactical police purpose
• Acquisition or use of facial recognition technology
• Acquisition or use of a chemical weapon
Local units may subgrant all or part of their distribution to another local unit as long as the funds are
used for public safety purposes and are in compliance with the Use of Funds –
Requirements/Restrictions.

May 2026
Public Safety Revenue Sharing – Cities, Villages and Townships
Fiscal Year 2026 – Program Information
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Definitions
• “Chemical weapon” means a munition or device that is specifically designed to cause death or
other harm through a toxic chemical that would be released as a result of the employment of
the munition or device.
• “Facial recognition technology” means an automated or a semiautomated technological
process that assists in identifying or verifying an individual based on the individual’s face.
• “Violent crime” means that term as defined by the director of the MDSP in accordance with
the department’s incident crime reporting program and the corresponding annual crime
reports.
• “Violent crime count” means the number of violent crimes based on victim counts, as certified
by the director of the MDSP. When a victim is connected to multiple offenses, the victim is
counted under the highest-ranked offense, as defined by the director of the MDSP.
• “Violent crime rate” means the number of crimes per 100,000 people, determined by dividing
a particular city, village, or township violent crime count by the population, then multiplying by
100,000 and rounding to the nearest whole number.
Questions?
Additional information can be found on Public Safety Revenue Sharing Webpage.
Please direct all questions to the Revenue Sharing and Grants Division by phone at 517-335-7484 or
email at [email protected].

Site Plan
A site plan is a set of documents and technical drawings used to ensure proposed land use or
development project complies with the local Interim Zoning Ordinance. It serves as a detailed
layout showing how buildings, parking, drainage, and other infrastructure will be situated on a
property to protect public health and the township's natural character
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Planning Commission: Is the authority for approving site plans currently. P/C ensure developments fit the community's vision and meet technical standards. Not all site plans are
approved by P/C, some are approved by zoning administrator as defined under 14.03(b)
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Zoning Administrator: Smaller, administrative approvals—such as for residential
accessory buildings (pole barns, sheds), fences, and minor site improvements
(landscaping or parking adjustments)—are handled directly by the Zoning Administrator.

Decision: Does the board want to approve all Site Plans, i.e. non-zoning administrator types?
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McKenna input was site plans to remain at planning commission.
P/C input: The Eagle Board must decide if they want to approve site plans.
Items to think about: Cost to applicant, extended approval timelines, Fee Schedule recalculation for cost for either McKenna and/or Lawyer to attend Eagle Board meetings. Determination of replenishments for escrow fees.

Special Land Use (sometimes called special use), (PUD’s, Zoning Map/Text Amendments, and Plats
further down below)
Special Land Use refers to a property use that is generally consistent with a zoning district's purpose but has unique characteristics—such as high traffic, noise, or odors—that require a case-bycase evaluation. The Eagle Township Planning Commission has the primary authority to review
and approve these permits. Once granted, a special use permit typically "travels with the land,"
meaning it remains valid for that property even if ownership changes, provided all conditions are
continuously met.
A special land use request does not automatically have to go to a township board — the decision
depends entirely on the zoning ordinance of the township.
Under the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (MCL 125.3502), a township’s zoning ordinance can designate that special land uses be reviewed and approved by:
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The planning commission

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An official charged with administering the zoning ordinance

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Or the legislative body (e.g., township board)
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Special Land Use cannot legally move forward without its site layout.
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The Joint Package: An applicant must submit a detailed site plan alongside their Special
Land Use application.

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The Review: The Eagle Township Planning Commission reviews both items concurrently
during a mandatory public hearing.

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The Decision: The Planning Commission will vote to approve, approve with conditions, or
deny the Special Land Use request and its associated site plan at the same time (concurrently depending on if approved)

Decision & Options
1. The board has final approval for special land use and special land use site plan.
2. The board only approve the special land use and not the special land use site plan? If so,
the P/C reviews both special land use and special use site plan. Example: P/C recommends
to board approval of special land use and P/C also approves site plan for special use, contingent that the site plan is only approved after the board approves special land use.
3. The elected board doesn’t want any special uses at their level and handled entirely at P/C
level.
Pro: Board of Trustees are elected officials. Giving them final approval ensures that the community’s voice—represented by those they voted for—has the ultimate say in sensitive land-use decisions. The Board can ensure that unique developments align with the Master Plan, protecting
the township’s rural character from incompatible projects like industrial noise, light pollution, and
traffic.
Con: Cost to applicant, extended approval timelines, Fee Schedule recalculation for cost for either
McKenna and/or Lawyer to attend Eagle Board meetings. Determination of replenishments for
escrow fees.

Planned Unit Development (PUD)
A Planned Unit Development (PUD) is a regulatory tool that allows developers flexibility to deviate from standard zoning requirements (like specific setbacks or lot sizes) to create more integrated, innovative, or mixed-use projects. The PUD process is designed to encourage creative land
use that might not fit traditional zoning. Key characteristics include:
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Flexible Design: Developers can cluster buildings to preserve natural features like wetlands
or woodlands, which is a common goal for Eagle Township's rural character.

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Mixed Uses: A single PUD can combine different types of housing (e.g., single-family
homes and townhouses) or even integrate residential areas with commercial and recreational spaces.
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Legal Framework: Every approved PUD must include a formal PUD Agreement between
the developer and the township, detailing specifically how the land will be used and maintained.

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Common Amenities: These developments often feature shared assets like community centers, parks, or specialized infrastructure maintained by a mandatory homeowners’ association (HOA).

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Subdivision plat must be approved as part of a PUD (under 13.01(a).

The authority to approve a PUD in Eagle Township:
1. Planning Commission performs the initial review. P/C holds a public hearing, evaluate the
developer's application against the township's Master Plan and zoning standards, and provide a formal recommendation.
2. Eagle Board has the final authority to approve, deny, or approve with condition(s) any PUD
proposal and its associated agreement.
Decision: None Required

Rezoning and Conditional Rezoning
Rezoning is the legal process of changing a property's designated land use classification on the
official Zoning Map. This determines what can be built on a site, such as shifting from agricultural
to industrial or residential use, and must align with the township's Master Plan, which serves as
the long-term vision for the community.
Eagle Township Planning Commission reviews the application first. They conduct the required public hearing and provide a recommendation to the Township Board based on the request's compatibility with the Interim Zoning Ordinance and Master Plan.
The Eagle Board holds the final authority to approve or deny a rezoning request.
Decision: None Required

Zoning Language Amendment
A zoning language amendment (or text amendment) is a formal modification to the written rules
of the local Zoning Ordinance. This process updates how land can be used, developed, or preserved without rewriting the entire code.
Authority for zoning amendments is shared between two primary bodies:

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Planning Commission is responsible for the initial review and drafting of amendments. PC
conduct public hearings and provide a formal recommendation to the Board of Trustees.

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Eagle Township Board holds the final authority to adopt or reject an amendment. They
can approve an amendment with or without changes after receiving a recommendation
from the Planning Commission after Interim Zoning Ordinance is adopted.

Decision: None Required

Site Condominium
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A site condominium amendment is a legal modification to the governing documents of a
"site condo" developments. A project where owners typically own individual detached
houses and lot while sharing common elements like roads. Under the Michigan Condominium Act, any physical change to the project or alteration of rights must be reflected in
an amendment to the Master Deed, Bylaws, or Subdivision Plan. Site condominiums are
governed by a condominium association under the Condominium Act.

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In a site condominium, each homesite is called a unit, with a limited common area (common elements reserved for exclusive use by some co-owners) and a general common
area (common elements for all co-owners).

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A site condominium is created under the Michigan Condominium Act (1978), governed
by a master deed, bylaws, and a condominium subdivision plan.

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Eagle Planning Commission has the final local authority to approve, deny, or conditionally approve site condominium plans and significant structural amendments based on
recommendations from the Planning Commission.

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If part of PUD or Rezoning, then goes to Board of Trustees.

Decision: Do you want Site Condominiums to come to board?

Plat
A plat is a formal map or chart of a subdivision of land created according to the Michigan Land
Division Act (Act 288 of 1967). It is used to legally define how a large tract of land is divided into
smaller lots, including the layout of streets, drainage, and public utilities. Township Board has final
authority as mentioned above and the planning commission provides a recommendation to the
board. The Clinton County Plat Board must review and sign the final plat to signify it conforms to
the Land Division Act.
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In Eagle Township, Michigan, the Eagle Township Board holds the final local authority to approve subdivision plats.
The approval process involves step-by-step progression through several local and county bodies:
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Eagle Township Planning Commission: Reviews the initial subdivision plan and provides a
formal recommendation to the board.

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Eagle Township Board: Acts as the governing body that officially approves or denies the
plat.

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Clinton County Plat Board: Provides secondary county-level oversight to ensure compliance with the Michigan Land Division Act.

Application materials are processed through the Eagle Township Zoning Administrator.

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Looking Glass Regional Fire Authority
7720 W. Grand River Hwy
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
August 3, 2026
To:
Watertown Charter Township Board
Eagle Township Board
Subject: Request for Approval to Establish a Treasurer Position on the Looking Glass Regional Fire
Authority Board
Dear Township Board Members,
On behalf of the Looking Glass Regional Fire Authority Board, we respectfully request the approval
of Watertown Charter Township and Eagle Township to amend the Authority's governance structure
by creating the position of Treasurer on the Authority Board.
Since the formation of the Looking Glass Regional Fire Authority, the Board has successfully
managed the operations, administration, and financial stewardship necessary to provide highquality fire and emergency services to our communities. As the Authority continues to evolve and
manage increasingly complex financial responsibilities, the Board believes that establishing a
dedicated Treasurer position will strengthen financial oversight, accountability, and transparency.
The proposed Treasurer would serve as an officer of the Authority Board and would be responsible
for duties including, but not limited to:
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Reviewing monthly financial reports and bank statements and identifying any reporting any
discrepancies to the board.
Coordinating with the Fire Chief, administrative staff, auditors, and financial institutions in
assisting with the audit.
Providing regular budget updates to the Board.
Supporting compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and audit requirements.

The addition of a Treasurer position will not alter the representation of either participating township
on the Authority Board, nor will it change the voting structure established in the Authority
Agreement. Rather, it will create a designated officer role that enhances fiscal management and
aligns the Authority's governance practices with those commonly utilized by public agencies and
regional authorities.

The Authority Board has determined that establishing this position is in the best interest of both
member communities and will contribute to the continued responsible management of public
funds entrusted to the Authority.
Accordingly, the Looking Glass Regional Fire Authority respectfully requests that the governing
bodies of Watertown Charter Township and Eagle Township approve the creation of a Treasurer
position on the Authority Board and authorize any necessary amendments to the Authority's
governing documents to implement this change.
We appreciate your consideration of this request and your continued support of regional fire and
emergency services. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please do
not hesitate to contact us.
Respectfully,

Phil Hill
Phil Hill
Looking Glass Regional Fire Authority Board Chair

Michigan Department of Treasury
614 (Rev. 07-25)

2026 Tax Rate Request (This form must be completed and submitted on or before September 30, 2026)
MILLAGE REQUEST REPORT TO COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

ORIGINAL TO: County Clerk(s)
COPY TO: Equalization Department(s)
COPY TO: Each township or city clerk

L-4029

Carefully read the instructions on page 2.

This form is issued under authority of MCL Sections 211.24e, 211.34 and 211.34d. Filing is mandatory; Penalty applies.
County(ies) Where the Local Government Unit Levies Taxes

2026 Taxable Value of ALL Properties in the Unit as of 05-26-2026

Local Government Unit Requesting Millage Levy

For LOCAL School Districts: 2026 Taxable Value excluding Principal Residence, Qualified Agricutlural, Qualified Forest, Industrial
Personal and Commercial Personal Properties.

This form must be completed for each unit of government for which a property tax is levied. Penalty for non-filing is provided under MCL Sec 211.119. The following tax rates have been
authorized for levy on the 2026 tax roll.

(1)
Source

(2)
Purpose of
Millage

Prepared by

(5) **
(4)
(7)
2025 Millage Rate
Original
(6)
2026 Millage
Millage
Permanently
2026 Current
Rate Permanently
(3)
Authorized by Reduced by MCL Year "Headlee" Reduced by MCL
Date of
Election
211.34d
Millage Reduction
211.34d
Election Charter, etc.
"Headlee"
Fraction
"Headlee"

Telephone Number

(8)
Sec. 211.34 Truth
in Assessing or
Equalization
Millage Rollback
Fraction

(9)
(10)
(11)
Maximum
Millage
Millage
Allowable
Requested to Requested to be
Millage Levy * be Levied July 1 Levied Dec. 1

Title of Preparer

Date

CERTIFICATION: As the representatives for the local government unit named above, we certify that these requested tax levy rates have been
reduced, if necessary to comply with the state constitution (Article 9, Section 31), and that the requested levy rates have also been reduced, if
necessary, to comply with MCL Sections 211.24e, 211.34 and, for LOCAL school districts which levy a Supplemental (Hold Harmless) Millage,
380.1211(3).
Clerk

Signature

Print Name

Date

Secretary
Chairperson

Signature

Print Name

Date

President
* Under Truth in Taxation, MCL Section 211.24e, the governing body may decide to levy a rate which will not exceed the maximum authorized
rate allowed in column 9. The requirements of MCL 211.24e must be met prior to levying an operating levy which is larger than the base tax rate
but not larger than the rate in column 9.

** IMPORTANT: See instructions on page 2 regarding where to find the millage rate used in column (5).

(12)
Expiration
Date of
Millage
Authorized

Local School District Use Only. Complete if requesting
millage to be levied. See STC Bulletin 2 of 2026 for
instructions on completing this section.

Total School District Operating
Rates to be Levied (HH/Supp
and NH Oper ONLY)
For Principal Residence, Qualified
Ag., Qualified Forest and Industrial
Personal
For Commercial Personal
For all Other

Rate

CURRENT GAS ORDINANCE TO EXPIRE FEBRUARY 2027
Article II – Consumers Energy Company Gas Franchise Ordinance
Section 19.21: Consumers Energy Company Gas Franchise Ordinance Preamble
AN ORDINANCE, granting to CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY, doing business as
CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY, its successors and assigns, the right, power and
authority to lay, maintain and operate gas mains, pipes and services on, along, across and
under the highways, streets, alleys, bridges, waterways, and other public places, and to do
a local gas business in the TOWNSHIP OF EAGLE, CLINTON COUNTY, MICHIGAN,
for a period of thirty years.
(ORD. NO. 1-97, 02-03-1997)
Section 19.22: Grant, Term
The TOWNSHIP OF EAGLE, CLINTON COUNTY, MICHIGAN, hereby grants to the
Consumers Power Company, a Michigan corporation, doing business as CONSUMERS ENERGY
COMPANY, its successors and assigns, hereinafter called the “Grantee,” the right, power and
authority to lay, maintain and operate gas mains, pipes and services on, along, across and under
the highways, streets, alleys bridges, waterways, and other public places, and to do a local gas
business in the TOWNSHIP OF EAGLE, CLINTON COUNTY, MICHIGAN, for a period of
thirty years.
(ORD. NO. 1-97, §1, 02-03-1997)
Section 19.23: Consideration
In consideration of the rights, power and authority hereby granted, said Grantee shall faithfully
perform all things required by the terms hereof.
(ORD. NO. 1-97, §2, 02-03-1997)
Section 19.24: Conditions
No highway, street, alley, bridge, waterway or other public place used by said Grantee shall be
obstructed longer than necessary during the work of construction or repair, and shall be restored
to the same order and condition as when said work was commenced. All of Grantee’s pipes and
mains shall be so placed in the highways and other public places as not to unnecessarily interfere
with the use thereof for highway purposes.
(ORD. NO. 1-97, §3, 02-03-1997)
Section 19.25: Hold Harmless
Said Grantee shall at all times keep and save the Township free and harmless from all loss, costs
and expense to which it may be subject by reason of the negligent construction and maintenance
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of the structures and equipment hereby authorized. In case any action is commenced against the
Township on account of the permission herein given, said Grantee shall, upon notice, defend the
Township and save it free and harmless from all loss, cost and damage arising out of such negligent
construction and maintenance.
(ORD. NO. 1-97, §4, 02-03-1997)
Section 19.26: Extensions
Said Grantee shall construct and extend its gas distribution system within said Township, and shall
furnish gas to applicants residing therein in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.
(ORD. NO. 1-97, §5, 02-03-1997)
Section 19.27: Franchise Not Exclusive
The rights, power and authority herein granted, are not exclusive. Either manufactured or natural
gas may be furnished hereunder.
(ORD. NO. 1-97, §6, 02-03-1997)
Section 19.28: Rates
Said Grantee shall be entitled to charge the inhabitants of said Township for gas furnished therein,
the rates as approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission, to which Commission or its
successors authority and jurisdiction to fix and regulate gas rates and rules regulating such service
in said Township, are hereby granted for the term of this franchise. Such rates and rules shall be
subject to review and change at any time upon petition therefor being made by either said
Township, acting by its Township Board, or by said Grantee.
(ORD. NO. 1-97, §7, 02-03-1997)
Section 19.29: Revocation
The franchise granted by this ordinance is subject to revocation upon sixty (60) days written notice
by the party desiring such revocation.
(ORD. NO. 1-97, §8, 02-03-1997)
Section 19.30: Michigan Public Service Commission Jurisdiction
Said Grantee shall, as to all other conditions and elements of service not herein fixed, be and
remain subject to the reasonable rules and regulations of the Michigan Public Service Commission
or its successors, applicable to gas service in said Township.
(ORD. NO. 1-97, §9, 02-03-1997)

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Township of Eagle

PO Box 193
Eagle, MI 48822
www.eagletownshipmi.gov
August 13, 2026

Morgan and Associates, CPAs & Advisors, PC
Grand Rapids, Michigan
This representation letter is provided in connection with your audit of the financial statements of
the Township of Eagle, Clinton County, Michigan (the “Township”), which comprise the
respective financial position of the governmental activities, each major fund, and the aggregate
remaining fund information as of March 31, 2026, and the respective changes in financial
position for the year then ended, and the disclosures (collectively, the “financial statements”), for
the purpose of expressing opinions as to whether the financial statements are presented fairly, in
all material respects, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America (U.S. GAAP).
Certain representations in this letter are described as being limited to matters that are material.
Items are considered to be material, regardless of size, if they involve an omission or
misstatement of accounting information that, in light of surrounding circumstances, makes it
probable that the judgment of a reasonable person relying on the information would be changed
or influenced by the omission or misstatement. An omission or misstatement that is monetarily
small in amount could be considered material as a result of qualitative factors.
We confirm, to the best of our knowledge and belief, as of August 13, 2026, the following
representations made to you during your audit.

Financial Statements
●

We have fulfilled our responsibilities, as set out in the terms of the audit engagement letter dated April
10, 2026, including our responsibility for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements
in accordance with U.S. GAAP and for preparation of the supplementary information in accordance with
the applicable criteria.

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The financial statements referred to above are fairly presented in conformity with U.S. GAAP and include
all properly classified funds and other financial information of the primary government required by
generally accepted accounting principles to be included in the financial reporting entity.

●

We acknowledge our responsibility for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control
relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

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We acknowledge our responsibility for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control
to prevent and detect fraud.

Troy Stroud, Supervisor
Phone: 517-526-2978

Laurie Briggs-Dudley, Clerk
Phone: 517-526-7548

Chelsea Hoppes, Treasurer
Phone: 517-647-9354

Township of Eagle

PO Box 193
Eagle, MI 48822
www.eagletownshipmi.gov
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The methods, significant assumptions, and data used in making accounting estimates and their related
disclosures are appropriate to achieve recognition, measurement, or disclosure that is reasonable in
accordance with U.S. GAAP.

●

Related party relationships and transactions, including revenues, expenditures/expenses, loans, transfers,
leasing arrangements, and guarantees, and amounts receivable from or payable to related parties have
been appropriately accounted for and disclosed in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

●

Adjustments or disclosures have been made for all events, including instances of noncompliance,
subsequent to the date of the financial statements that would require adjustment to or disclosure in the
financial statements.

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The effects of uncorrected misstatements are immaterial, both individually and in the aggregate, to the
financial statements as a whole for each opinion unit.

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The effects of all known actual or possible litigation, claims, and assessments have been accounted for
and disclosed in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

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Guarantees, whether written or oral, under which the Township is contingently liable, if any, have been
properly recorded or disclosed.

Information Provided
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We have provided you with:
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Access to all information, of which we are aware, that is relevant to the preparation and fair
presentation of the financial statements, such as records (including information obtained from
outside of the general and subsidiary ledgers), documentation, and other matters.

○

Additional information that you have requested from us for the purpose of the audit.

○

Unrestricted access to persons within the Township from whom you determined it necessary to
obtain audit evidence.

○

Minutes of the meetings of the Township Board or summaries of actions of recent meetings for
which minutes have not yet been prepared.

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All material transactions have been recorded in the accounting records and are reflected in the financial
statements.

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We have disclosed to you the results of our assessment of the risk that the financial statements may be
materially misstated as a result of fraud.

Troy Stroud, Supervisor
Phone: 517-526-2978

Laurie Briggs-Dudley, Clerk
Phone: 517-526-7548

Chelsea Hoppes, Treasurer
Phone: 517-647-9354

Township of Eagle

PO Box 193
Eagle, MI 48822
www.eagletownshipmi.gov
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We have no knowledge of any fraud or suspected fraud that affects the Township and involves—
○

Management,

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Employees who have significant roles in internal control, or

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Others where the fraud could have a material effect on the financial statements.

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We have no knowledge of any allegations of fraud or suspected fraud affecting the Township’s financial
statements communicated by employees, former employees, regulators, or others.

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We have no knowledge of instances of noncompliance or suspected noncompliance with provisions of
laws, regulations, contracts, or grant agreements, or waste or abuse, whose effects should be considered
when preparing financial statements.

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We have disclosed to you all known actual or possible litigation, claims, and assessments whose effects
should be considered when preparing the financial statements.

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We have disclosed to you the names of the Township’s related parties and all the related party
relationships and transactions, including any side agreements.

Government-specific
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There have been no communications from regulatory agencies concerning noncompliance with, or
deficiencies in, financial reporting practices.

●

We have identified to you any previous audits, attestation engagements, and other studies related to the
objectives of the audit and whether related recommendations have been implemented.

●

We have identified to you any investigations or legal proceedings that have been initiated with respect to
the period under audit.

●

The Township has no plans or intentions that may materially affect the carrying value or classification of
assets, deferred outflows of resources, liabilities, deferred inflows of resources, and fund balance or net
position.

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We are responsible for compliance with the laws, regulations, and provisions of contracts and grant
agreements applicable to us, including tax or debt limits and debt contracts, and legal and contractual
provisions for reporting specific activities in separate funds.

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We have appropriately identified, recorded, and disclosed all leases in accordance with GASB Statement
No. 87.

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We have appropriately identified, recorded, and disclosed subscription-based information technology
arrangements in accordance with GASB Statement No. 96.

Troy Stroud, Supervisor
Phone: 517-526-2978

Laurie Briggs-Dudley, Clerk
Phone: 517-526-7548

Chelsea Hoppes, Treasurer
Phone: 517-647-9354

Township of Eagle

PO Box 193
Eagle, MI 48822
www.eagletownshipmi.gov
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We have identified and disclosed to you all instances of identified and suspected fraud and
noncompliance with provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements that we believe have
a material effect on the financial statements.

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We have appropriately measured, recorded, and disclosed compensated absences and other salaryrelated payments in accordance with GASB Statement No. 101.

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There are no violations or possible violations of budget ordinances, laws and regulations (including those
pertaining to adopting, approving, and amending budgets), provisions of contracts and grant agreements,
tax or debt limits, and any related debt covenants whose effects should be considered for disclosure in
the financial statements, or as a basis for recording a loss contingency, or for reporting on noncompliance.

●

As part of your audit, you assisted with preparation of the financial statements and disclosures. We
acknowledge our responsibility as it relates to those nonaudit services, including that we assume all
management responsibilities; oversee the services by designating an individual, preferably within senior
management, who possesses suitable skill, knowledge, or experience; evaluate the adequacy and results
of the services performed; and accept responsibility for the results of the services. We have reviewed,
approved, and accepted responsibility for those financial statements and disclosures.

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The Township has satisfactory title to all owned assets, and there are no liens or encumbrances on such
assets nor has any asset been pledged as collateral.

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The Township has complied with all aspects of contractual agreements that would have a material effect
on the financial statements in the event of noncompliance.

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The financial statements include all component units, appropriately present majority equity interests in
legally separate organizations and joint ventures with an equity interest, and properly disclose all other
joint ventures and other related organizations.

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The financial statements include all fiduciary activities required by GASB Statement No. 84, as amended.

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The financial statements properly classify all funds and activities in accordance with GASB Statement No.
34, as amended.

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All funds that meet the quantitative criteria in GASB Statement No. 34 and GASB Statement No. 37 for
presentation as major are identified and presented as such and all other funds that are presented as
major are particularly important to financial statement users.

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Components of net position (net investment in capital assets; restricted; and unrestricted) and
classifications of fund balance (nonspendable, restricted, committed, assigned, and unassigned) are
properly classified and, if applicable, approved.

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Investments, derivative instrument transactions, and land and other real estate held by endowments are
properly valued.

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Provisions for uncollectible receivables have been properly identified and recorded.

Troy Stroud, Supervisor
Phone: 517-526-2978

Laurie Briggs-Dudley, Clerk
Phone: 517-526-7548

Chelsea Hoppes, Treasurer
Phone: 517-647-9354

Township of Eagle

PO Box 193
Eagle, MI 48822
www.eagletownshipmi.gov
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Expenses have been appropriately classified in or allocated to functions and programs in the statement of
activities, and allocations have been made on a reasonable basis.

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Revenues are appropriately classified in the statement of activities within program revenues, general
revenues, contributions to term or permanent endowments, or contributions to permanent fund
principal.

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Interfund, internal, and intra-entity activity and balances have been appropriately classified and reported.

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Special and extraordinary items (unusual items or infrequent items after implementing GASB Statement
No. 103) are appropriately classified and reported.

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Deposits and investment securities and derivative instrument transactions are properly classified as to risk
and are properly disclosed.

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Capital assets, including infrastructure and intangible assets, are properly capitalized, reported, and, if
applicable, depreciated or amortized.

●

We have appropriately disclosed the Township’s policy regarding whether to first apply restricted or
unrestricted resources when an expense is incurred for purposes for which both restricted and
unrestricted net position is available and have determined that net position is properly recognized under
the policy.

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We are following our established accounting policy regarding which resources (that is, restricted,
committed, assigned, or unassigned) are considered to be spent first for expenditures for which more
than one resource classification is available. That policy determines the fund balance classifications for
financial reporting purposes.

●

We acknowledge our responsibility for the required supplementary information (RSI). The RSI is measured
and presented within prescribed guidelines and the methods of measurement and presentation have not
changed from those used in the prior period. We have disclosed to you any significant assumptions and
interpretations underlying the measurement and presentation of the RSI.

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With respect to the combining and individual nonmajor fund financial statements and schedules: we
acknowledge our responsibility for presenting them in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and we believe they,
including their form and content, are fairly presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The methods of
measurement and presentation have not changed from those used in the prior period, and we have
disclosed to you any significant assumptions or interpretations underlying the measurement and
presentation of the supplementary information.

Troy Stroud, Supervisor
Phone: 517-526-2978

Laurie Briggs-Dudley, Clerk
Phone: 517-526-7548

Chelsea Hoppes, Treasurer
Phone: 517-647-9354

Township of Eagle

PO Box 193
Eagle, MI 48822
www.eagletownshipmi.gov
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To the best of our knowledge and belief, no events have occurred subsequent to March 31, 2026
and through the date of this letter that would require adjustment to or disclosure in the
aforementioned financial statements.

__________________________________
Troy Stroud, Supervisor

Troy Stroud, Supervisor
Phone: 517-526-2978

__________________________________
Laurie Briggs-Dudley, Clerk

Laurie Briggs-Dudley, Clerk
Phone: 517-526-7548

Chelsea Hoppes, Treasurer
Phone: 517-647-9354