Monday, May 6, 2024

E.L. council to vote on land-sharing deal

The East Lansing City Council is set to vote at its Tuesday work session on a land-share agreement with Meridian Township.

The proposed deal, known as a 425 agreement, would share tax revenue on 101 acres of Meridian Township land between the township and the city. The East Lansing Family Aquatic Center and nearby sports facilities, which are near the land in question, were annexed to the city nearly two years ago.

The city would provide services such as fire and police protection. All future zoning changes would be hammered out between township and city officials.

“These negotiations with the city have been steady and ongoing,” East Lansing City Manager Ted Staton said. “We hope this will be a model for disputes among other townships and municipalities.”

The city council will meet at 7 p.m. in Conference Room A of East Lansing City Hall, 410 Abbott Road.

Kristofer Karol

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