Troy Residents To Pay More for Water, Sewer Service: Report

TROY, MI — Beginning July 1, homeowners in Troy will pay more for water and sewer services under a three-year budget being drafted by the City Council, according to a media report. The proposed 2017-'18 budget includes an annual increase of $32 in water and sewer rates, the Troy Times reported.

The increase is due to a combined 10.8 percent hike in water and sewer rates by the Great Lakes Water Authority, which serves the Troy area, the newspaper reported. But the council is holding the property tax rate steady. The proposed $157 million city budget includes a 10.40 millage rate.

The millage rate is the amount per $1,000 used to tax property. For example, if your home has a taxable value of $100,000, and you're assessed a 1 mill tax rate, you'll pay $100 in taxes, according to the website Flaglerlive.

The proposed budget also includes $5.9 million to repair and maintain major roadways in the city, and $3.6 million for various road projects, according to the Troy Times. In addition, it allocates $450,000 to repair the roof of the local courthouse, $50,000 to set up a farmers market, and funds to hire six more police officers.

The City Council has scheduled a public hearing on the budget for next Monday, May 8. After the hearing, it will consider adopting the 2017-18 three-year budget, according to the Troy Times.

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