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Proposal Text

Barton Township Proposal -- Road Maintenance Renewal - 3 Mills

Shall the previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Barton Township be renewed at 3 mills ($3.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2000 through 2005 inclusive for the purpose of financing a road maintenance program; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $33,467.00?

Beaver Township Proposal -- Fire Service Renewal - 1.5 Mills

Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Beaver Township be renewed at 1.500 mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2000 through 2004 inclusive for fire service; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $13,574.13?

Big Prairie Township Proposal -- Fire/Emergency Services - 1 Mill

Shall the limitation on general ad valorem taxes within Big Prairie Township as established by Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution, be increased by one (1) mill ($1 per $1,000 of taxable value) upon all taxable real and personal property within Big Prairie Township, Newaygo County, Michigan, for a period of five (5) years, 2000 through 2004, inclusive, for the purpose of operating and providing fire and emergency services and acquiring equipment and property for such services? (If approved and levied, one (1) mill is estimated to raise $44,049 in the first calendar year of the levy.)

Bridgeton Township Proposal #1 -- Road Improvement Renewal - 2 Mills

Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Bridgeton Township be renewed at 2 mills ($2.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2001 through 2004 inclusive for Bridgeton Township for Roads; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, raising in the first year an estimated $50,000?

Bridgeton Township Proposal #2 -- Fire Protection Renewal - .5 Mill

Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Bridgeton Township be renewed at 1/2 mill ($.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2001 through 2004 inclusive for Bridgeton Township for fire protection; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, raising in the first year an estimated $12,500?

Croton Township Proposal -- Road Improvement - 2 Mills

Shall the limitation on general ad valorem taxes within Croton Township as established by Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution, be increased by two (2) mills ($2 per $1,000 of taxable value) upon all taxable real and personal property within Croton Township, Newaygo County, Michigan, for a period of ten (10) years, 2000 through 2009, inclusive, for the maintenance and improvement of roads within the Township? (If approved and levied, two (2) mills are estimated to raise $141,003 in the first calendar year of the levy.)

Ensley Township Proposal -- Road Renewal - 3 Mills

Shall the limitation on general ad valorem taxes within the Township of Ensley be increased by 3 mills ($3.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) upon the taxable real and personal property within the Township of Ensley, Newaygo County, Michigan for a period of four (4) years, 2000-2003, inclusive, for the purpose of maintaining and repairing roads within the Township? (If approved, 3 mills will raise approximately $129,000.00 in the first year of the levy.)

Garfield Township Proposal -- Roads Renewal - 3 Mills

Shall the fifteen (15) mill tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes within Garfield Township imposed under Article IX, secion 6 of the Michigan Constitution be renewed at three (3) mills ($3.00) per $1,000.00 taxable value for the period 2002 through 2004, inclusive, for the purpose of providing funds to be used for the maintenance, repair and improvement of roads located within Garfield Township, and shall the Township levy such increase in millage for such proposed during such time period, which increase will raise in the first calendar year for such levy an estimated $95,000.00?

Goodwell Township Proposal #1 -- Road Improvement Renewal - 2 Mills

Shall the previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Goodwell Township be renewed at 2 mills ($2.00 per $1000 of taxable value) for the period of 2000 through 2003 inclusive for Road Improvement; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $27,681?

Goodwell Township Proposal #2 -- Fire Protection Renewal - .75 Mill

Shall the previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Goodwell Township be renewed at .75 mill ($.75 per $1000 of taxalbe value) for the period of 2000 through 2003 inclusive for Fire Protection; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $10,380?

Grant Township Proposal -- Fire Equip Renewal -.50 Mill

Shall the previously voted increase of .50 of 1 mill ($.50 per $1,000 of taxable value), as reduced by the required millage rollback which last resulted in a levy of .4044 mills ($.4044 per $1,000 of taxable value) upon taxable real and personal property within the Township of Grant, Newaygo County, Michigan, be renewed at .50 of 1 mill ($.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) for levy in the years 2001 through 2004, inclusive, for the purpose of funding the fire protection equipment fund in accordance with the Joint Fire Protection Contract, dated January 1, 1974, between the Township of Grant, The Township of Ashland and the City of Grant, Newaygo County, Michigan? (If approved, .50 of 1 mill will raise approximately $15,291 in the first year of the levy.)

Lilley Township Proposal #1 -- Road Renewal - 1 Mill

Shall the previously voted increase of 1 mill ($1 per $1,000 of taxable value), as reduced by the required millage rollback which last resulted in a levy of .9844 mill ($.9844 per $1,000 of taxable value) upon taxable property within the Township of Lilley, Newaygo County, Michigan, be renewed at 1 mill ($1 per $1,000 of taxable value) for levy in the years 2001 through 2003, inclusive, for the purposes of maintaining, repairing and improving roads within Lilley Township? (If approved, 1 mill will raise approximately $18,574 in the first year of the levy.)

Lilley Township Proposal #2 -- Transfer Station Renewal - 3 mills

Shall the previously voted increase of 3 mills ($3 per $1,000 of taxable value), as reduced by the required millage rollback which last resulted in a levy of 2.9532 mills ($2.9532 per $1,000 of taxable value) upon taxable property within the Township of Lilley, Newaygo County, Michigan, be renewed at 3 mills ($3 per $1,000 of taxalbe value) for levy in the years 2001 through 2003, inclusive, for the purpose of operating, maintaining, and improving the Lilley Township Transfer Station? (If approved, 3 mills will raise approximately $55,722 in the first year of the levy.)

Lincoln Township Proposal #1 -- Road Renewal - 1.5 Mills

Should the previously voted increase of 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) as reduced by the required millage rollback which last resulted in a levy of 1.4625 mills ($1.4625 per $1,000 of taxable value) upon taxable property within the Township of Lincoln, Newaygo County, Michigan, be renewed at 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) for levy in the years 2000 through 2004 inclusive, for the purposes of maintaining and repairing roads? (If approved, 1.5 mills will raise approximately $29,205.56 in the first year of the levy.)

Lincoln Township Proposal #2 -- Fire Protection Renewal - 1.5 Mills

Should the previously voted increase of 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value), as reduced by the required millage rollback which last resulted in a levy of 1.4625 mills ($1.4625 per $1,000 of taxable value) upon taxable property within the Township of Lincoln, Newaygo County, Michigan, be renewed at 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) for levy in the years 2000 through 2004 inclusive, for the purposes of purchasing fire extinguishing equipment and providing fire protection services? (If approved, 1.5 mills will raise approximately $29,205.56 in the first year of the levy.)

Merrill Township Proposal #1 -- Township Operating Renewal - 2 Mills

Shall the previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Merrill Township be renewed at 2 mills ($2 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2001 through 2004 inclusive for township operating; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $22,600?

Merrill Township Proposal #2 -- Road Maintenance Renewal - 2 Mills

Shall the previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Merrill Township be renewed at 2 mills ($2 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2001 through 2006 inclusive for township road maintenance; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $22,600?

Merrill Township Proposal #3 -- Fire Protection Renewal - 2 Mills

Sahll the previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Merrill Township be renewed at 2 mills ($2 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2001 through 2008 inclusive for township fire protection; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $22,600?

Monroe Township Proposal #1 -- Cemetery Maintenance Renewal-.25 Mill

Shall the previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Monroe Township be renewed at (1/4) mill ($.250 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2000 through 2004 inclusive for repair, maintenance and upkeep of the cemetery and buildings used in connection therewith, and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $1,675.84?

Monroe Township Proposal #2 -- Fire Equip/Oper Renewal - 1.5 Mills

Shall the previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Monroe Township be renewed at (1 1/2) mills ($1.50 per $1000 of taxable value) for the period of 2000 through 2004 inclusive for the purpose of providing funds to purchase fire extinguishing apparatus and equipment and the maintenance and operation of fire protection services within Monroe Township and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $10,050.69?

Monroe Township Proposal #3 -- Road Renewal - 1 Mill

Shall the previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Monroe Township be renewed at (1) mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2000 through 2004 inclusive for repair, maintenance and improvement of roads located within Monroe Township, and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $6,703.37?

Monroe Township Proposal #4 -- Hall Maintenance Renewal - 3/8 Mill

Shall the previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Monroe Township be renewed at (3/8) mill ($.375 per $1000 of taxable value) for the period of 2000 through 2004 inclusive for repair, maintenance and upkeep of the Township Hall, and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $2,513.77?

Wilcox Township Proposal -- Fire Equip/Oper Renewal - 1.5 Mills

Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Wilcox Township, be renewed at 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2000 through 2003 inclusive for the purpose of providing funds to purchase fire extinguishing apparatus and equipment and for the maintenance and operation of fire protection services of Wilcox Township; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $19,357.35?