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KINGSFORD The Kingsford City Council has approved bids for work to make the Kingsford Public Safety building more accessible and compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The council accepted: A $9,650 bid from St. George Glass of Iron Mountain to replace the front entrance door; $18,000 had been budgeted. A $24,000 bid from Universal Plumbing in Iron Mountain to update a bathroom. The budget had $23,000 for the bathroom, but City Manager Mike Stelmaszek said the project has been in the capital plan for several years.
Council members pointed out the city still would save money on the overall project. Only one bid was submitted for each contract.
Overview
The Huron River is considered to be the cleanest urban river in Michigan. Much of the credit for this status goes to the Huron River Watershed Council (HRWC) and those who saw the need for the river’s protection. Even though HRWC has no enforcement powers, they have accomplished their goals through the use of technical data, factual information and citizen stewardship to influence decisions made by various local agencies, businesses, and individuals.
The HRWC’s work reached back to 1956, a time when Ann Arbor was expanding and pollution in the Huron River was already a growing problem. For over 5o years, HRWC has served as a common ground where stakeholders come together to discuss collaboration and coordination between local units of government, businesses, and citizens on water management policies and programs. Throughout the years, these discussions have resulted in reports that governments and agencies have used to direct policies such as wellhead protection
Rights vs. Regulations: When it Comes to Septic Codes, Property Rights Remain a Big Barrier
Installation of the Fenner Nature Center onsite wastewater treatment system (Photo courtesy of Larry Stephens)
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In Michigan, with public health departments fully occupied with COVID-19, septic systems have been pushed back as a priority.
A significant number of residential septic systems need repair or replacement, but efforts to enact a statewide code have been hampered by the expense and disagreement over what events would trigger an inspection.