Bay City Council has approved the Service and Assessment Plan for the Russell Ranch subdivision on the east side. The plan sets yearly payments from property owners to cover infrastructure such as roads and utilities within the 50-acre development near Hubbard Road and Old Van Vleck Road. Created in ;21, the district allows the city to fund improvements without using taxpayer dollars citywide. The update confirms assessments and collections for the coming year, keeping the financing structure in line with state law.