2025 August 21 Written Report Under Oath by Karla Miller
Update – 10/10/25
RESOLUTION APPROVING NONSUPPORT
FOR THE TONKIN DRAIN ASSESSMENT AND MECOSTA COUNTY DRAIN
COMMISSIONER
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The Big Rapids Charter Township office is aware of the concerns that residents in the Tonkin Drain boundaries have regarding the project, and the special assessments that will be levied. We share the concerns, as these assessments, and the project, were not anticipated by Township officials nor the residents. Drain projects are not initiated, reviewed, approved, nor administered by Townships in Michigan. They are decided and administered exclusively by the County Drain Commissioner’s Office, as a result of a petition that is filed, and a separate board of determination approval.
Those Big Rapids Charter Township residents who live within the Tonkin Drain boundaries, and who have questions regarding the project, should direct those questions to the County office of the Drain Commissioner (592-0103). Documents regarding this project are available at the Big Rapids Charter Township office for viewing.
The recorded webinar from 05-07-25, FAQs, and drainage maps are available on the following link:
https://www.mecostacounty.org/government/drain_commissioner/index.php
Please direct questions to:
Karla Miller
Mecosta County Drain Commissioner
Mecosta County Services Building
14485 Northland Drive
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Office Phone: 231-592-0103
Email: drain@mecostacounty.org