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MI SB0875
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes the "Neighborhood Improvement District Act" to allow creation of public improvement districts within Michigan cities or villages through petition and property owner approval.
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Authorizes districts to undertake projects including park improvements, sidewalk and street enhancements, vegetation and landscaping, security services, cultural activities, and building demolition to enhance neighborhood economic prosperity and safety.
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Allows districts to impose annual assessments on residential real property (capped at $300 in cities with 100,000+ population) and borrow up to 50% of annual assessment revenue, with revenues collected by municipal treasurers and deposited in district accounts.
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Requires districts to operate for 7-year terms under a board of directors (5-15 members), undergo annual certified public accountant audits, and dissolve if material audit exceptions aren't corrected within 90 days or upon petition by 20% of property owners with majority vote approval.
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Grants district creation authority to property owners through majority vote (60%+ approval threshold) at elections held after city/village governing body approval of the district plan.
Legislative Description
Economic development; development incentives; neighborhood improvement districts; establish. Creates new act.
Economic development, development incentives
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Economic Development
12/8/2011