2022 Public Safety Millage

Proposals Recap

Public Safety Operating Millage:

Thank you to our residents who voted to approve a public safety millage. This additional funding was needed to keep pace with rising costs in our contract with Eaton County for police coverage (Delta Patrol), as well as the Delta Township Fire Department. Roughly 60% of voters voted for the millage, which is projected to raise nearly $1.7 million per year for 10 years. 

New Sheriff Substation Bond Proposal

In 2020, the Township hired a consulting firm to complete a full study of all of the Township's facilities, which determined the Sheriff's Substation to be functionally inadequate with several failing systems. Since then, the Township had moved forward with a preliminary design for a new sheriff's substation facility to house our Delta Patrol, as it discussed possible funding sources. This led the Township to place a bond issue on the ballot this past election to fund the replacement of the building, however, the bond issue failed to pass. Currently, Township officials are discussing future plans for public education and a bond to rebuild this facility. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Manager's Office.

Calling all Delta Township youngsters, we will once again have our North Pole Express Mailbox where area youth can drop their letters to Santa!

The mailbox will be located on the Southside of the Delta Township Administration Building located at 7710 West Saginaw Highway beginning on December 1 and letters can be dropped off until December 16.

Letters will be regularly picked up by Santa’s most trusted helpers and will be hand-delivered to the big man himself.

Santa will read and respond to each letter with a return address. For more information or for questions, please contact the Delta Township Parks and Recreation Department at 323-8555.

Delta Board Approves New Firefighter's Contract

At the November 21, 2022 Board meeting, the Delta Township Board approved a new six-year collective bargaining agreement with the local 2846 firefighters union, who unanimously ratified the contract the week prior.

The contract highlights include reduced work hours, kelly days, provisions for maternity and paid leave for birth or adoption of a child, paramedic bonuses, tuition for paramedic school, and very competitive wage increases throughout the life of the contract.

This agreement makes Delta Township a destination for Firefighter/Paramedics and Firefighter/EMT-Bs while continuing a strong commitment to extraordinary public safety services to Delta Township residents.

Delta Township Receives GFOA's Distinguished Budget Award

Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) recently presented Delta Township with GFOA's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget.

The award represents a significant achievement by the Township and reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. In order to receive the budget award, the entity had to satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. These guidelines are designed to assess how well the Township's budget serves as:

• a policy document
• a financial plan
• an operations guide
• a communications device

Budget documents must be rated "proficient" in all four categories, and in the fourteen mandatory criteria within those categories, to receive this award.

Delta Township is proud to receive this prestigious award!

What's New in Delta

Township Holiday Schedule for 2023

At the October 17, 2022 Board meeting, the Delta Township Board approved the 2023 Holiday Schedule

Township Boards & Commissions Meeting

Schedule for 2023

At the November 21, 2022 Board meeting, the Delta Township Board approved the 2023 Meeting Schedule. Click the link below to view the 2023 Township Meeting Schedule.

Township Fee Schedule Updated

Each year the Delta Township Board reviews the structured fees charged for services. During the November 14 Board meeting, the fee schedule was reviewed and approved to take effect on January 1. Click below to review the 2023 Fee Schedule.

Temporary Sidewalk Closure on Saginaw Highway

Due to a recent water main break, the sidewalk located on the north side of Saginaw Highway over carrier creek is closed for repairs. We hope to have the route back in use before the holidays. Pedestrians are encouraged to seek alternate routes either on the South Side of Saginaw or along the East/West Pathway.

Christmas Tree Recycling

Delta Township residents may dispose of their natural Christmas trees from December 27 through January 31 at the Parks and Recreation Maintenance Building, which is located on Administration Drive directly north of the Delta Township Administration Building. Please remove any Christmas lights, wires, string, and ornaments from the tree. If transporting the tree in a bag, please remove the tree from the bag before dropping it off. The tree will be chipped and used for various landscape projects around the township.

Winter Property Tax Information

2022 winter taxes can be paid starting December 1, 2022.

Heading out of Michigan for the winter?

Sign up now to have your winter tax payment automatically withdrawn from your bank account. The payment can be scheduled for withdrawal on December 30, 2022 or February 14, 2023. This is a free service and ensures your payment is received on time. Enrollment can be completed online at https://www.deltami.gov/residents/e-services/index.php (click on Autopay - Tax). Please note, this is not an ongoing service, a new form must be submitted annually.  

Tax information is available 24/7 online at www.deltami.gov by clicking on Property Information on the homepage. Please call 517-323-8510 with any questions.

Snow Removal Reminder

Sidewalks

Now that the snow has arrived, Delta Township property owners are reminded that they need to make arrangements to clear the snow and ice from sidewalks adjacent to their property.  Section 34-92  of the Delta Township Code of Ordinances requires that snow and ice be removed from the sidewalk within 24 hours of a snowfall. The code applies even if the property is vacant or the building on the premises is unoccupied.

Click the following link to view the Township's Snow Removal Ordinance.

Contact the Delta Township Building Department at 517-323-8530 with any questions regarding the Township's Snow Removal Ordinance. Thank you in advance for your cooperation!  

Download our Sidewalk Snow Removal Brochure here.