Meridian Township residents will vote on two ballot proposals next month to fund a new senior and community center, but some neighbors are questioning the cost and scope of the project.
- The current Meridian Senior Center is set to be demolished as part of renovations to Chippewa Middle School.
- The proposed new facility would cost $24 million to build and $1.1 million annually to operate over 10 years.
- Some residents believe the township is underestimating the long-term costs of the project.
WATCH: Meridian Township residents debate proposed senior and community center ahead of August vote
Meridian Township residents not sold on senior and community center ahead of August vote
A town hall meeting organized by residents on Thursday evening raised concerns about the true cost of the proposed facility.
“The purpose of this town hall is to provide transparency as to the ‘real cost’ of the proposed community center, and does it make sense,” said Haslett neighbor Jeff Kessner, who organized the event.
According to the township website, the proposed senior and community center would cost $24 million to build and $1.1 million a year to operate over a 10-year period…