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MI SB0875

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/8/2011

Primary Sponsor

Tupac Hunter

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Neighborhood Improvement District Act" to allow creation of public improvement districts within Michigan cities or villages through petition and property owner approval.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Economic Development12/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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