It is hereby determined to be desirable and necessary, for the public health, safety and welfare of the Township, that the county wastewater management system-number one (Township extension) be operated by said Township as lessee of the county and the county department of public works under Public Act No. 185 of 1957 (MCL 123.731 et seq.) on a public utility rate basis in accordance with the provisions of Public Act No. 94 of 1933 (MCL 141.101 et seq.).
As used in this Part 1, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
Whenever the words "revenues" and "net revenues" are used in this Part 1, they shall be understood to have the meanings as defined in Section 3 of Public Act No. 94 of 1933 (MCL 141.103).
The complete county wastewater management system-number one (Township extension), including all sewers, pumps, lift stations, and all other facilities used or useful in the collection and disposal of domestic, commercial or industrial wastes, including all appurtenances thereto and including all extensions and improvements thereto, which may hereafter be acquired.
The operation and maintenance of the system shall be under the supervision and control of the Township, subject to the terms of the contract dated January 14, 1978, between the county and the Township. Pursuant to the terms of such contract, the Township has retained the exclusive right to establish, maintain and collect rates and charges for sewer collection and disposal service; and in such capacity, the Township Board may employ such person or persons in such capacity or capacities as it deems advisable and may make such rules, orders and regulations as it deems advisable and necessary to ensure the efficient establishment, maintenance and collection of such rates and charges.