Runyan Lake Inc. - Tyrone Twp. News

This page is intended to update the RLI community on relevant Tyrone Township news.

To contact Tyrone Township: 810-629-8631, office is open 9AM - 5PM, Monday - Thursday.

You can access the Tyrone Township website by clicking here. There you will find meeting notices, access to township regulatory and zoning ordinances, and other information about your township.

Gleaners Holiday Food Drive - Saturday, December 3, 2011 @ Tyrone Township Hall

Runyan Lake Inc. discourages burning by members of grass clippings and leaves because they contain phosphorus and nitrogen. When released into our waterways, the phosphorus and nitrogen “fertilize” our aquatic vegetation and algae. These nutrients are carried by rain water and lawn irrigation to the water, as well as by ashes, increasing weed and algae growth, and thus our costs to manage them. The smoke also irritates many of your neighbors. Did you know burning 5 pounds of leaves produces 1 pound of air pollution? Most area waste collection companies offer a composting service which is kinder to the environment.

If you feel you must burn...........

Residents of Tyrone Township who wish to burn MUST obtain a burn permit from the township. Permits cost $5.00, are good for one calendar year, and may be obtained from the township or

click here for Open Burning Requirements and Permit.

Permits are valid when the township is in receipt of the $5.00 fee and application.

The burning of leaves and grass clippings is allowed only during the following dates:

April 1 - May 31
September 15 - November 15

Not adhering to township rules may result in a fire run service charge (approx. $1300) and/or fine.

New Outdoor Storage Ordinance. Click here for a summary of the changes which may affect RLI members.

The sewer O & M rate has increased again effective April 1, 2010. There are two reasons for the increase: An increase imposed by Livingston County to cover increased system maintenance costs, and an increase in the debt reduction fee to help pay down the sewer bonds. Click here to view the notice included in the May 2010 O & M billing.

Runyan Lake Inc. continues to work with the Livingston County Drain Commissioner and Tyrone Township to keep our sewer rates as low as possible. Questions can be directed to Mark Meisel or contact the Tyrone Township Treasurer, Dave Kurtz.

August 3rd, 2010 election information regarding the Public Safety special assessment

You can access Tyrone Township's newsletter discussing this important issue here.