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MI HB4753
Bill
Status
4/1/2009
Primary Sponsor
Tim Moore
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AI Summary
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Authorizes counties, townships, cities, and villages to levy equal special assessments on individual parcels of property (excluding tax-exempt properties) to fund community centers and public safety services.
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Requires the governing body to adopt a resolution, estimate costs, and hold a public hearing with notice published in newspapers or posted in at least 3 public places at least 5 days before the hearing.
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Mandates voter approval through a general or special election before the special assessment can be implemented.
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Allows local units of government to issue bonds in anticipation of special assessment collection, with bond amounts not exceeding the special assessment total, subject to the Revised Municipal Finance Act.
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Assessments are levied on a per-parcel equal basis rather than ad valorem (property value-based) basis.
Legislative Description
Property tax; special assessments; per-parcel special assessment for community center and public safety; permit. Creates new act.
Property tax, special assessments
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 04/02/2009
4/2/2009