The estimate of $52,570 reflects the Road Commission’s plans and estimated construction cost for the Green section roads, based on topographical surveys, core samples, actual engineering work, and their experience building neighborhood roads, including the Pink and Blue sections. Where did the $70,000 figure come from? It appears to be speculative and not grounded in any real data—possibly intended to discourage support for the project.

Green estimate – 2026 construction $52,570

Pink final – 2024 construction $48,162

Blue final - 2024 construction $42,270

Gold final – 2025 construction $50,737

Yellow final - 2025 construction $57,699

Costs in each section will vary as they reflect the scope of the work (length/width of the streets, number of drainage/sewer structures, number of driveways, number of ADA ramps where sidewalks extend to the street, etc.) as well as the number of homes sharing in the cost. Inflation from year to year will also have an impact.

The sanitary and storm sewers are maintained by Bloomfield Township or the Oakland County Water Resources Commission (OCWRC). According to the Township Department of Public Works, there are no current concerns or planned replacements in our area.
While the roads will be rebuilt, sewer replacement is not part of the scope. However, the project will include:

• Lining and adjusting storm and sanitary access structures (e.g., manholes, curb drains)

• Improving drainage by regrading roads and curbs

• Lining some underground clay pipes to ensure strength for paving equipment

Important: Homeowners are responsible for their own sewer leads (the line from the house to the main). If yours is old or crosses under the street, consider having it inspected before 2026 construction begins.

Bloomfield Township applies an equal-cost-per-parcel policy for Special Assessment Districts (SADs). This approach was used for the Pink, Blue, Gold, and Yellow sections.
By choosing to finance through the Township (instead of RCOC), homeowners benefit from:

·       Lower interest rates

·       Longer terms (15 years vs. 10)

·       Liability for assessment tied to the property—not the owner

Equal allocation of cost is part of this financing structure.

Projects like Vernor Estates may appear similar but have key differences:

• Vernor uses drainage ditches; we have curbs and storm drains

• Vernor does not include new underdrains; we do

• Our roads are built to a different structural standard to reflect the different drainage system.

Cheaper methods like “mill and pave” or “cape seal” are not long-term solutions for our roads.  (More detail on this topic is provided separately.)

Two parcels on Bradway and Tuckahoe owned by the shopping center will be included in the assessment.

The Village Hall, Bradway Park, and Township-owned parcels with water infrastructure will not participate. This is consistent with other sections (e.g., parks in Pink, a retention basin in Yellow) that were also excluded from the assessment.