Newly Renovated Waverly Pool Reopens - Delta Aquatics Program Resumes

Waverly Community Schools has completed construction on new locker rooms and pool upgrades for the Delta Township Community pool at Waverly East Intermediate School. A Ribbon Cutting ceremony was held on March 20 in celebration of the newly remodeled facility.

The project was paid for through the Waverly School bond millages 

approved by voters in May 2021. The newly renovated facility is a resource for all community members. Delta Township is extremely grateful for the partnership with Waverly Community Schools and their leadership.    

Facility improvements include a total facelift of the locker room area with floor-to-ceiling retiling and the addition of large spacious single showers with attached changing rooms. The pool area has been equipped with new lights, paint, and an overall fresh appeal to the space. 

The Waverly East Intermediate School pool facility is used by the public for swim lessons, aerobic classes, and open swimming, and is available for private event rentals through the Delta Township’s Aquatics Program.  

To bring local awareness and acceptance of those with Autism, Delta Township declared April 2 as Delta for Autism Awareness Day in conjunction with World Autism Awareness Day. Our community strives for the acceptance and inclusivity of all our residents and visitors alike. We are happy to announce that Delta Township has been awarded a $2,000 grant through the mParks Foundation that will help pay for the installation of our first two non-verbal communications boards. These boards will be installed at Mt. Hope Park and Sharp Park later this spring.

Summer Sewer Max Credit

Delta Township grants automatic sewer credits to all residential customers April-September. The process referred to as "Summer Sewer Max", assures summer sewer bills will not increase for seasonal water usages, such as pool filling and lawn irrigation.

A "sewer maximum" is established by calculating the highest average of the two winter quarters (Oct-Dec & Jan-Mar). This average is the maximum a customer will be billed for sewer April - September. Customers will be charged for full water usage during these months, but the sewer portion of the bill will not exceed the "sewer maximum". Therefore, customers will avoid paying sewer charges for excess water usage during the summer months. In addition, this policy makes secondary irrigation meters unnecessary.

This credit is automatic and does not require you to contact us. However, if you have any questions regarding the calculation of the sewer credit please contact the Delta Township Accounting Department 517-323-8510.

Annual Water Quality Report

The 2022 Annual Water Quality Report is available for our customers. This includes information about your water, where it comes from, and what the tests tell us. Download the full report by visiting the link below. To obtain a paper copy please contact the Delta Township Utility Department by calling 517-323-8570.

Deltami.gov/waterquality

Delta Township Honored as a Four-Star Community by U of M Dearborn iLabs eCities Project

Delta Township has been recognized as a Four-Star Community for its successes and efforts in contributing to Michigan’s entrepreneurial growth and economic development, in the annual eCities study conducted by researchers at iLabs, University of Michigan-Dearborn’s Center for Innovation Research. 

The eCities study analyzed publicly available data from 277 communities from 54 counties in Michigan. Researchers focused on the five-year changes in property values, community assets, and tax rates, which can demonstrate the growth, investments, and cost of doing business within the community.

Although accounting for less than 20% of the State’s cities and townships, the 277 communities analyzed are home to 71% of the state’s population, have 86% of the state’s real commercial property, and 64% of the state’s total property value. Over the five-year period from 2017-2021, these communities increased their capital assets by an average of 3.4% per year through investments that include infrastructure improvements and community-focused facilities such as libraries and community centers.

The study analyzes data from the Department of Treasury and each governmental units audited financial statements to calculate five-year trends. For Delta Township, the trend showed:

•  A 4.72% increase in overall property value which includes residential, commercial, and industrial development in the Township
• A 3.99% increase in governmental assets, which reflects Delta’s commitment to investing in its infrastructure
• The Township held steady on the non-homestead tax rate

From the Eaton County Drain Office:

Storm Sewer - Chris J. Drive Branch

Maintenance and Improvement Project

On April 3, 2023, the Eaton County Drain Commissioner's contractor, Iron Horse Excavating, LLC, is scheduled to begin storm sewer construction/ reconstruction, a water main relocation, and maintenance work in and around Chris J Drive, Cindy Drive, Karen Lee Drive, Harrison Court, and Worthmore Avenue. Construction is expected to be complete by November 15, 2023. Street access may be temporarily limited as intersections and portions of streets will need to be temporarily closed to complete the work. Residents will be notified in advance if work on a given day will prevent access to or from their driveway. 

Please feel free to contact the Engineer's Field Representative below should you have any issues that you would like to bring to his attention. The Field Representative will be on the job throughout the duration of the entire project. Please notify the Field Representative if you notice any damage to your property. The contractor will be responsible for the repair and/or replacement of any and all property damaged as a result of their operations. 

Please obey the posted construction signs and be respectful of the work crews in the area during construction. Every effort will be made to keep delays and inconveniences to a minimum. Your patience and cooperation during this time will be greatly appreciated. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Engineer's Field Representative or any of the Engineer contacts listed below. 

2022 Annual Report – Delta Township District Library

You can view the library’s 2022 Annual report titled, “Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Justice. Accessibility.” on our website at:

dtdl.org/annualreport

Seed and Plant Swap

Sat, Apr 29                   1–3 p.m.

The time is right to start those warm-season seeds! Stop by our seed and plant swap out on the Adult Patio – bring your extra transplants or seeds (open-pollinated, non-GMO only, can be store-bought or saved, not older than 2 years) and meet other local gardeners. A great idea for those wanting to grow cucumbers, melons, sunflowers, beans, herbs, and more! We’ll also be demonstrating the soil-blocking seed-starting technique and providing a tray of soil blocks to take with, while supplies last.

Summer Teen Volunteers

DTDL is looking for teen volunteers to assist around the library and with the summer youth program. Volunteering at the library is a great experience for future jobs and can be counted as community service hours. Teens must be age 13-18 to volunteer. Applications will be available starting May 1 at the Youth Services desk and at dtdl.org/teenvolunteers. The deadline to apply is May 21.