2026 Budget Details
This year's $72.2 million budget -- available to view online at ottawacorc.com -- was developed reflecting anticipated Michigan Transportation Fund (MTF) revenues of nearly $40 million.
The MTF is the Road Commission's principal source of funding. It is supported by vehicle registration fees and the Michigan state gas tax. The Road Commission's MTF allocation is based on a formula which includes county population, road miles, types of certified roads, and vehicle registrations.
Other revenues projected for the FY2026 budget include the countywide road millage, federal and state funding programs, contributions from townships toward local road improvement projects, permit fees, and sales of salvage equipment, materials, and other surplus assets.
These various funding sources allow the OCRC to perform myriad public infrastructure services, including summer and winter road maintenance, drainage maintenance and improvements, and other road improvement and maintenance projects.
Budgeting by the Numbers
Our major projected revenue categories for the approved FY2026 budget are as follows:
• MTF: $40 million
• Federal and State Grants: $14.8 million
• Countywide Road Millage: $7.1 million
• Township Contributions: $6 million
While the MTF is broken down into various components of our operating budget, other revenue sources go straight into road projects. These projects include preventative maintenance or road improvements.
The Board also approved the 2026-30 Strategic Improvement Plan (SIP) at its Sept. 18 meeting. Updated annually, this plan uses anticipated revenues and road condition ratings to create a roadmap for implementing both the annual and long-term maintenance and improvement projects of the county road system.
The Road Commission relies on input and comments from local governments and officials, as well as from the general public, to help develop this plan each year.
The final 2026-30 SIP document is currently being finalized and will be available at the "Planning & Reports" section of the Road Commission website upon its completion.
The Ottawa County Road Commission reminds residents to shake their mailboxes now to ensure they are ready for the upcoming winter!
VIDEO: Make sure to shake your mailbox
Shaking your mailbox lets you know if it is sturdy enough to handle any snow that might hit the mailbox as a result of winter snow removal operations.
Mailbox posts can deteriorate or rot and become wobbly. By shaking a mailbox, you'll know if the box and post are secure or if they need to be tightened up.
Snow that comes off of the blade of a snowplow has a surprising force that can topple an unstable mailbox.
Take the time while the weather is still nice to tighten screws and ensure that the post and box are secure enough to endure large amounts of thrown snow. If the mailbox moves when shaken, or the post does not seem secure in the ground, the box and/or post may need to be repaired or replaced before winter.
More information about mailbox placement, instructions on building a temporary snow deflector and other helpful tips can be found on the "Resident Information" section of our website.
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When you rake leaves this fall, make sure you keep them out of the road.
The Ottawa County Road Commission DOES NOT provide a leaf or yard debris pick up service.
Residents are encouraged to use a local refuse service, or if available, a township drop-off site to dispose of leaves.
Check with your local township office to see if and when your township has leaf disposal hours this season.
Additionally, we ask that you keep leaves and other yard debris out of ditches and storm drains.
This is important to prevent flooding and to protect the water quality in our local streams and lakes in Ottawa County.
Residents are also reminded not to pile or blow their leaves into the street. Leaves piled in the street can be hazardous to both motorists and bicycles, particularly when wet.
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Did you know: The Ottawa County Road Commission picks up and disposes of dead deer within the road right-of-way as a courtesy service for the public.
Deer removal is typically done once per week when crews are not conducting winter maintenance operations. This service is limited to deer only.
To submit information about the location of a dead deer for removal, contact our office by calling 616-842-5400 or utilize our online service request form.
Please note that OCRC does NOT remove dead deer from yards/areas outside the road right-of-way.
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