The Orion Township Board adopted a resolution on June 15, 2026 tentatively approving creation of the Woodland Avenue Private Road Maintenance Special Assessment District #1 to fund grading, gravel, chloriding, and snow plowing. Plans and detailed cost estimates for 2027–2031 are already prepared and on file with the Township Clerk, and the first public hearing is scheduled for July 20, 2026 before final approval. The work plan totals roughly 14500 over five years, with annual maintenance tasks and 10% projected cost escalators, but the resolution does not yet finalize vendor awards. The attached estimates show named contractors (Big Barney's Road Maintenance for grading and gravel, and Lucky's Landscaping for snow plowing) providing quotes used to build the budget, indicating the Township and residents are actively scoping service providers. This is a relevant opening for public works and road maintenance firms to position themselves for this and similar SAD‑funded private road programs, offer competitive pricing, or complementary services such as chloride application, seasonal inspections, or multi‑road bundling as the district is finalized and potentially renewed beyond the initial term.

SAD setup fees of 989.34 are included; annual redetermination of costs is contemplated without chang...