Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 41. Townships § 41.331

Sec. 1.  Upon filing with the township clerk of petitions, verified both as to signature and ownership, signed by 60% of the record owners of the land to be made into a township water supply district, the township board in the township may contract with another township or a city, village, or authority for the furnishing of water to the water supply district for fire protection and domestic purposes under terms and conditions agreed upon between the township board and the board or other representative body of the township, city, village, or authority.