Caretaker agreement for Wurtsmith expires today

The Oscoda Press reports that the caretaker agreement for Wurtsmith expires today:

After nine years and over $17 million in financial assistance, the cooperative caretaker agreement for Wurtsmith Air Force Base ends today, Wednesday, June 30. According to the Air Force's most recent letter to the Township, dated June 18, a 90-day closeout period is set to begin July 1. During this time, a financial audit will be completed. Also beginning July 1, the Air Force says it will contract out for maintenance for the properties it controls at Wurtsmith.

When caretaker funding runs out, its likely there will be staffing reductions at the Township Department of Public Works.