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Shall the previous voted millage increases in the tax limitations imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Ashland Township of 3 mills ($3.00 per $1,000 of taxable value), which have been reduced to 2.9572 mills by required millage rollbacks and which millage expires for levy in 2012 be renewed and increased to the original voted 3 mills ($3.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied for 4 years (2013 through 2016 inclusive) for the purpose of funding road construction and improvements within the Township; and shall the Township levy such increase in millage for said purpose during said period, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $202,754?
Shall the previous voted millage increases in the tax limitations imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Ashland Township of .25 mill ($0.25 per $1,000 of taxable value), be renewed at and increased up to the original voted .25 mill ($0.25 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied for 4 years (2013 through 2016 inclusive) for the purpose of funding fire department first responder services; for the funding of fire department administrative services and for the payment of fire department fire-run charges; and shall the Township levy such increase in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $16,896?
Shall the previous voted millage increases in the tax limitations imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Ashland Township of ½ mill ($0.50 per $1,000 of taxable value), which have been reduced to .4998 mills by required millage rollbacks and which millage expires for levy in 2012 be renewed and increased to the original voted ½ mill ($0.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied for 2 years (2013 and 2014 inclusive) for the purpose of funding capital expenditures in the Fire Equipment Fund and under the joint fire protection contract between Ashland and Grant Townships and the City of Grant; and shall the Township levy such increase in millage for said purpose during said period, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $33,792?
Shall the expired previous voted increases in the tax limitations imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Barton Township of 3 mills ($3.00 per $1,000 of taxable value), reduced to 2.8984 mills ($2.8984 per $1,000 of taxable value) by the required millage rollbacks, be renewed at and increased up to the original voted 3 mills ($3.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied for 6 years, 2012 through 2017 inclusive, for the purpose of road maintenance and improvements in Barton Township and expending those revenues with the Newaygo County Road Commission; shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $62,100.00?
Shall Barton Township impose an increase of up to 1.2 mills ($1.20 per $1,000 of taxable value) in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution and levy it for 4 years, 2012 through 2015 inclusive, for the purpose of fire protection and medical services in Barton Township and expending those revenues with the City of Big Rapids and Mecosta County Emergency Medical Services; shall the Township levy such millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $24,840.00?
Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on the general ad valorem taxes within Bridgeton Township be renewed at 2 mills ($2.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2013 through 2016 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 $93,364?
Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Bridgeton Township be renewed at 1/2 mill ($.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2013 through 2016 inclusive for Bridgeton Township for fire protection; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage, raising in the first year an estimated $23,341?
Shall the total tax rate limitation on the amount of general ad valorem taxes which may be imposed on taxable property within Brooks Township under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution be increased by 1.0 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) annually for five (5) years, 2012 through 2016, inclusive, to provide funds for the improvement and maintenance of public roads within the Township, and shall Brooks Township be authorized to levy such new additional millage for said purpose, raising an estimated $123,070 in the first year of the levy?
Shall the previously approved increase in the Township of Croton tax rate limitation be renewed and levied in the years 2013 through 2018, both inclusive, in the amount of 0.4 mill ($0.40 per $1,000 of taxable value) on taxable property in the Township, subject to reduction as provided by law? This proposal for 0.4 mill is for renewal of current millage, at the same rate as previously authorized. The purpose of the millage levy is to establish, operate and equip a Township library and for other Township library purposes. It is estimated that a levy of 0.4 mill would provide revenue of $48,661.34 in the first calendar year. The revenue from this millage levy will be disbursed to the Township of Croton, for Township library purposes.
Shall the Township of Croton property tax rate limitation be increased, and shall the amount of 0.2 mill ($0.20 per $1,000 of taxable value) be levied in the years 2013 through 2018, both inclusive, on taxable property in the Township, subject to reduction as provided by law? This proposal for 0.2 mill is for the purpose of providing additional funds for the operation of the Township library, in order to increase the hours of operation of the library and for related library purposes. It is estimated that a levy of 0.2 mill would provide revenue of $24,330.67 in the first calendar year. The revenue from this millage levy will be disbursed to the Township of Croton, for Township library purposes.
Shall the previously voted increase in the constitutional tax rate limitation on general ad valorem taxes in the Township of Ensley be renewed at 3 mills ($3.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied annually on all taxable real and personal property for four (4) years, 2012 through 2015, inclusive, for the purpose of maintaining and repairing public roads within the Township? This millage renewal would raise an estimated $197,618 in the first year of the levy.
Shall the previously voted increase in the constitutional tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes in the Township of Everett be renewed at 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied on real and personal taxable property for four (4) years, 2012 through 2015, inclusive, for the purpose of providing funds to purchase fire extinguishing apparatus and equipment and for the maintenance and operation of fire protection within the Township? This millage renewal would raise an estimated $65,560 in the first year of the levy.
Shall the previously voted increase in the constitutional tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes in the Township of Everett be renewed at .25 mills ($.25 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied on real and personal taxable property for four (4) years, 2012 through 2015, inclusive, for the purpose of operating and maintaining Township cemeteries and for cemeteries located elsewhere which are operated by the Township? This millage renewal would raise an estimated $10,927 in the first year of the levy.
Shall the previously voted increase in the constitutional tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes in the Township of Everett be renewed at 3.00 mills ($3.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied on real and personal taxable property for four (4) years, 2012 through 2015, inclusive, for the purpose of improving and repairing roads within the Township? This millage renewal would raise an estimated $131,119 in the first year of the levy.
Shall the fifteen (15) mill tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes within Garfield Township imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution be renewed at three (3) mills ($3.00) per $1,000.00 taxable value for the period 2013 through 2016, 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 purpose during such time period, which increase will raise in the first calendar year of such levy an estimated $160,000?
Shall the increase in the tax rate limitation for Goodwell Township be renewed, and levied on all taxable property in the amount of 2.0 mills ($2.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the years 2012-2015, both inclusive? This proposal is for renewal of a previously authorized road improvement millage in the amount originally approved by the voters of the Township. The purpose of this special millage is to improve public roads within the Township. All or a portion of revenues may be disbursed to the Newaygo County Road Commission for public road improvements in the Township. A levy of 2.0 mills will provide revenue of approximately $56,507.00 in the first calendar year of the renewal.
Shall the increase in the tax rate limitation for Goodwell Township be renewed, and levied on all taxable property in the amount of .75 mills ($0.75 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the years 2012-2015, both inclusive? This proposal is for renewal of a previously authorized fire protection millage in the amount originally approved by the voters of the Township. The purpose of this special millage is to provide fire protection services to the Township. All or a portion of revenues will be disbursed to Big Prairie Township under a fire protection agreement. A levy of .75 mills will provide revenue of approximately $21,190.00 in the first calendar year of the renewal.
Shall the tax rate limitation for Goodwell Township be increased in the additional amount of 1.0 mills ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied in such amount for the years 2012-2015, both inclusive? This proposal is for authorization for an increase in the millage levied by the Township, in addition to the 2.0 mills for which renewal is being requested, for improving public roads within the Township. All or a portion of revenues may be disbursed to the Newaygo County Road Commission for public road improvements in the Township. This levy of an additional 1.0 mills will provide revenue of approximately $28,254.00 in the first year.
Shall the 15 mill tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes within Home Township imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution be renewed for said township at 2 mills ($2.00 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) for each of eight years from 2012 through 2019 inclusive for the purpose of brining roads within Home Township, which will raise in the first year of such levy an estimated $24,800.00?
Shall the 15 mill tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes in Home Township imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution for said township be renewed for one and one-half (1-1/2) mills ($1.50 per $1,000.00 of the taxable value) for each of eight years from 2012 through 2019 inclusive for the purpose of providing funds for operation of fire protection services, which will raise in the first year of such levy an estimated $18,600.00?
Shall the previously voted increase in the 15-mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution upon taxable real and personal property within Lilley Township be renewed at 1.0 mills ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2012 through 2016, inclusive, for the purpose of funding the operation of the Lilley Township Roads; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for such purposes during this period? (If approved, 1.0 mills will raise approximately $33,192.00 in the first year of the levy.)
Shall the previously voted increase in the 15-mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution upon taxable real and personal property within Lilley Township be renewed at 2.5 mills ($2.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2012 through 2016, inclusive, for the purpose of funding the operation of the Lilley Township Waste & Transfer Station; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for such purposes during this period? (If approved, 2.5 mills will raise approximately $82,981 in the first year of the levy.) This is a reduction from the original 3 mills down to 2.5 mills.
Shall the previously voted increase in the tax rate limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Lincoln Township of 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value), as reduced to 1.4980 mills ($1.4980 per $1,000 of taxable value) by required millage rollbacks, be renewed and increased by 0.0020 mill up to the original voted 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) and shall Lincoln Township be authorized to levy such millage annually on all taxable property for four (4) years, 2013 through 2016, inclusive, for the purpose of improving and maintaining public roads? (If approved and levied, 1.5 mills is estimated to raise $54,434 in the first year of the levy.)
Shall the previously voted increase in the tax rate limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Lincoln Township of 1.0 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value), as reduced to 0.9987 mill ($0.9987 per $1,000 of taxable value) by required millage rollbacks, be renewed and increased by 0.0013 mill up to the original voted 1.0 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) and shall Lincoln Township be authorized to levy such millage annually on all taxable property for four (4) years, 2013 through 2016, inclusive, for the purpose of improving and maintaining public roads? (If approved and levied, 1.0 mill is estimated to raise $36,289 in the first year of the levy.)
Shall the previously voted increase in the tax rate limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Lincoln Township of 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value), as reduced to 1.4980 mills ($1.4980 per $1,000 of taxable value) by required millage rollbacks, be renewed and increased by 0.0020 mill up to the original voted 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) and shall Lincoln Township be authorized to levy such millage annually on all taxable property for four (4) years, 2013 through 2016, inclusive, for the purpose of providing fire protection services? (If approved and levied, 1.5 mills is estimated to raise $54,434 in the first year of the levy.)
Shall the expired previous voted increases in the tax limitations imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Merrill Township, of 2 mills ($2.00 per $1,000.00 of taxable value), reduced to 1.9644 mills ($1.9644 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) by the required millage rollbacks, be renewed at 1.9644 mills ($1.9644 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) and levied for 4 years, 2013 through 2016 inclusive, for roads, raising an estimated $42,553.00 in the first year the millage is levied?
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 ½) mills ($1.50 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) for the period of 2013 through 2016 inclusive for the purpose of providing fire protection services and the purchase and maintenance of fire extinguishing apparatus and equipment within Monroe Township and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $18,161.28?
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 $1,000.00 of taxable value) for the period of 2013 through 2016 inclusive for the purpose of providing Maintenance, improvement and repair 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 $12,107.52?
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) mills ($0.25 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) for the period of 2013 through 2016 inclusive for the purpose of providing Cemetery maintenance, repair and upkeep of the cemetery and buildings used in connection there with Monroe Township and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $3,026.89?
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) mills ($0.375 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) for the period of 2013 through 2016 inclusive for the purpose of providing Township Hall and grounds maintenance, repair and upkeep within Monroe Township and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $4,840.82?
Shall the previously voted increase in the total tax rate limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Troy Township be renewed at 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) and shall Troy Township be authorized to levy such renewal millage annually on all taxable property for six (6) years, 2013 through 2018, inclusive, to provide funds for fire protection services, raising an estimated $15,298.00 in the first year the millage is levied?
Shall the total tax rate limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on the amount of general ad valorem taxes within Troy Township be increased by 0.5 mill ($0.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) annually for four (4) years, 2013 through 2016, inclusive, to provide funds for general operating and all other Township purposes, and shall Troy Township be authorized to levy such new additional millage for said purposes on all taxable property, raising an estimated $5,074.00 in the first year of the levy?
Shall the expired previously voted increases in the tax limitations imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Wilcox Township of 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000.00 of taxable value), be renewed and levied for four (4) years, 2012 through 2015, inclusive, for the purpose of providing fire protection services? If approved and levied, 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) is estimated to raise $34,187.00 in the first year the millage is levied.
Shall Grant Public Schools, Newaygo, Kent and Muskegon Counties, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Three Million Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,700,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefore, in two series, for the purpose of: acquiring and installing educational technology improvements, together with related wiring, infrastructure, equipment and remodeling for school district buildings? The following is for informational purposes only: The estimated millage that will be levied for the proposed bonds in 2012 is 1.3 mills ($1.30 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation). The maximum number of years the bonds of either series may be outstanding, exclusive of any refunding, is six years and six months (6.5 years). The estimated simple average annual millage anticipated to be required to retire this bond debt is 1.87 mills ($1.87 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation). If the school district borrows from the State to pay debt service on the bonds, the school district may be required to continue to levy mills beyond the term of the bonds to repay the State. (Pursuant to State law, expenditure of bond proceeds must be audited, and the proceeds cannot be used for repair or maintenance costs, teacher, administrator or employee salaries, or other operating expenses.)
