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City approves water/sewer rate increase n executive director, said the last rate in- Manager Lynn Markland dated May 20, that increase down to 14 percent during Last rate adjustment crease the city had was in 2009. He said, Satkowiak said the city administration had the first year. was in 2009 “This is a very long time.” He added that been discussing alternatives to increase Satkowiak said their study showed the increase was necessary due to rising the water and sewer rate. the average family in the city used By Sharon Stone Fenton City Council unanimously ap- costs of chemicals, maintenance and The rate study showed approximate between 12,000 and 15,000 gallons of proved a rate increase for water and sewer. unfunded state mandates. 20-percent increase to the average wa- water per quarter. With the rate adjust- Mike Hart, the assistant city manager In a memo from Jon Satkowiak Jr, ter and sewer portion of the utility bill. ment, they could see a quarterly increase and Downtown Development Authority treasurer for the city of Fenton, to City Satkowiak said his proposal would bring See RATE INCREASE on 2 •REMEMBER• •HONOR• •SALUTE• those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom Midweek See Page 6-8 VOL. 28 NO. XXI WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2021 $1.00 Rose Township LFHS holds parade for graduating seniors Fenton to negotiate rejects NOCFA Board’s with new trash/ first budget proposal recycling company nAlternative budget proposal nTo present draft of contract sent to Rose and Holly township to City Council on June 14 boards for approval By Sharon Stone By Sharon Stone On Monday, May 24, Fenton With a June 30 deadline quickly ap- City Council unanimously approved proaching to have a new agreement for Holly Township and Rose Township to moving forward with negotiations with have coverage provided by the North a new company, GFL Environmental, Oakland County Fire Authority (NOCFA), to provide trash, recycling and yard See NOCFA on 19 waste pickup for the city. Michael Hart, the city’s assistant city manager and Downtown Linden passes food Development Authority (DDA) executive director, said the city truck ordinance anticipates better service and lower By Hannah Ball costs for its residents. Based on the Linden City Council passed a mobile bid from GFL Environmental, during food vehicle vending ordinance on Mon- Lake Fenton High School seniors sit in the parking lot Friday, May 21 the first year of the contract, the cost day, May 24. and wave to their family and friends in decorated vehicles for a parade per customer would be less than The vote comes 23 weeks after the send off. Their last day was Thursday, May 20. $12 per month, a decrease of what council adopted a moratorium on food See story on page 11. Photo: Hannah Ball customers are currently paying. See FOOD TRUCK on 12 See TRASH/RECYCLING on 9 Hey, two As you make Love, things. When exiting plans for the love, love ‘‘northbound at Torrey ‘‘holiday weekend, ‘‘seeing all Road, if you’re going consider setting the smiles north, get over to the aside time on again.” left so people going Memorial Day to south can get through. The honor the brave men and purpose of an on ramp is so women who served and sac- you can get up to speed prior rificed for our freedom.” to entering traffic. It’s really not all about you.” 2 Wednesday, May 26, 2021 MIDWEEK TIMES myfenton.com RATE INCREASE Continued from Front Page Gas in Flint area averages $2.90 per gallon between $18 and $30. Each customer’s increase is nGasBuddy predicts prices to 59.0 cents per gallon. The lowest • May 24, 2019: $2.94/ gallon based on their own usage. come down slightly as people price in the state was $2.60/gal- (U.S. Average: $2.84/ gallon) Satkowiak said the administration is proposing plan Memorial Day travels lon while the highest was $3.24/ • May 24, 2018: $3.17/ gallon that Fenton City Council adjust the rates to reflect gallon, a difference of 64.0 cents (U.S. Average: $2.97/ gallon) the following amounts, per quarter: Flint gas prices have fallen per gallon. • May 24, 2017: $2.46/ gallon 1.3 cents per gallon in the past The national average price of (U.S. Average: $2.37/ gallon) WATER Current rate Proposed rate week, averaging $2.90/gallon gasoline has fallen 1.9 cents per • May 24, 2016: $2.50/ gallon Capital .........................$58 .......................... $40 Monday, May 24, according gallon in the last week, averag- (U.S. Average: $2.29/ gallon) Meter ...........................$00 ..................... $17.60 to GasBuddy’s daily survey ing $3.02/gallon. The national • May 24, 2015: $2.70/ gallon Commodity ...............$5.20 ....................... $6.20 of 212 stations in Flint. Gas average was up 14.0 cents per (U.S. Average: $2.75/ gallon) prices in Flint are 7.8 cents per gallon from a month ago and • May 24, 2014: $3.86/ gallon SEWER: Capital .....................$20** .......................$7*** gallon higher than a month ago stands $1.07/gallon higher than (U.S. Average: $3.66/ gallon) Ready to serve .......$18.30 ......... $18.30 county and stand 92.3 cents per gallon a year ago. • May 24, 2013: $3.88/ gallon Commodity ...............$3.71 ....................... $5.65 higher than a year ago. (U.S. Average: $3.65/ gallon) ** The sewer capital charge was based on the first According to GasBuddy price • May 24, 2012: $3.85/ gallon Historical gasoline prices in residential equivalent unit (REU) with any additional reports, the cheapest station in (U.S. Average: $3.68/ gallon) Flint and the national average REUs being charged at a rate of $30 per REU. Flint was priced at $2.66/gallon going back 10 years: • May 24, 2011: $3.75/ gallon *** Will include all sewer REU rates. while the most expensive was • May 24, 2020: $1.98/gallon (U.S. Average: $3.82/ gallon) $3.25/gallon, a difference of (U.S. Average: $1.95/ gallon) See GAS on 11 Water capital charge per meter size – current ¾ inch ...............$58 3-inch .............. $778 1 inch ..............$130 4-inch ........... $1,210 1 ½ inch ..........$250 6-inch .......... $2,410 2 inch ..............$394 8-inch ........... $5,290 Water capital charge per meter size – proposed ¾ inch ..........$40.40 3-inch ......... $646.40 1 inch ..............$101 4-inch ........... $1,010 1 ½ inch ..........$202 6-inch .......... $2,020 2 inch ..............$323 8-inch ........... $4,444 Water meter charge per meter size – proposed ¾ inch ..........$17.60 3-inch ......... $281.60 1 inch ................$44 4-inch .............. $440 1 ½ inch ............$88 6-inch ............. $880 2 inch .........$140.80 8-inch ........... $1,936 City administration recommended that the Fenton City Council approve the resolution to adjust the quarterly water and sewer rates in accordance with the water and sewer rate study that was completed by PFM. According to the resolution, there was a demon- stratable need for an increase on the quarterly water capital charge, commodity water rate, meter charge for water, and commodity sewer rate, and a decrease of the quarterly sewer capital charge to ensure even and fair distribution of operation, maintenance and replacement costs of water and sewer systems within the city. The commodity rate for water will be increased from $5.20 to $6.20. The quarterly capital charge for water per the first REU will be decreased by $17.60. The commodity rate for sewer will be increased from $3.71 to $5.65. The quarterly capital charge for sewer per the first REU will be reduced from $20 to $7. myfenton.com MIDWEEK TIMES Wednesday, May 26, 2021 3 Linden father and son to take The Murph Challenge HONORING OUR VETERANS nTo honor uncle and all year on Memorial Day by CrossFitters and Navy Seals alike. veterans, and to support Donald Stilson, 47, of Linden, is the Lt. Michael P. Murphy the nephew of Edwards and he will be participating in the Memorial Day Memorial Scholarship event with his 18-year-old son, Nathan. Foundation The challenge will require partici- pants to perform a one-mile run, 100 By Sharon Stone pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 squats, On Monday, May 31, Memorial and another one-mile run all the while Day, thousands of people around the wearing a weighted military vest. globe, including soldiers, marines, Stinson said he and his son have been sailors, airmen and more will take on practicing the workout and will be The Murph Challenge. wearing the military vests weighted One more reason to transfer CrossFit in Fenton hosts The Murph with 20-pound body armor. your pre arrangements to Sharp: Challenge and this year, several will Stinson said typically 200 or so Community- Sharp Funeral Homes has been caring for families for over 100 years be honoring Stephen John Edwards, serving generations of Local Families. If you already have funeral people will participate in the Fenton prearrangements with another funeral home, they can help you move your a former staff sergeant of the United CrossFit event and this year approxi- prearrangement to Sharp Funeral Homes without any additional cost. States Air Force, and the uncle of one mately 10 will be taking the challenge of the CrossFit members doing the to honor his uncle. He said his uncle, MELVIN KESSLER challenge. Edwards is 71 and a Fenton who is in poor health, will be in atten- Linden, Michigan Township resident. dance at this year’s event. “It will be 1929-2009 The Murph is a popular workout an hour of suffering for him,” Stilson Korean War created by CrossFit in memory of said.