Brought to you by Election Magic Michigan August 2012 Primary Election - 8/7/2012

Proposal Text

Ada Township Proposal I -- Renewal of Police and Fire Millage

May Ada Township levy up to 0.80 mills ($0.80 per $1,000 of taxable value) for a period of five (5) years beginning in the year 2012 and continuing through the year 2016, inclusive, to provide funds for police protection within the Township and for maintenance, equipment and operation of the Township's Fire Department? This millage is a renewal (at a lower rate) of the 1.00 mill previously approved by the voters for 2007 through 2011 (rolled back under the Headlee Amendment to 0.9955 mills for the 2011 levy). The Township estimates that this levy would raise $704,422 in its first year.

Ada Township Proposal II -- Renewal of Parks and Recreation Millage

May Ada Township levy up to 0.25 mills ($0.25 per $1,000 of taxable value) for a period of five (5) years beginning in the year 2012 and continuing through the year 2016, inclusive, to provide funds for parks and recreation purposes, including acquiring, constructing, equipping, and maintaining land, buildings, and other park or recreational facilities? This millage is a renewal of the 0.25 mills previously approved by the voters for 2007 through 2011 (rolled back under the Headlee Amendment to 0.2448 mills for the 2011 levy). The Township estimates that this levy would raise $220,132 in its first year.

Alpine Township Proposal -- Operating Millage Renewal Proposal

Shall the previously voted increase in the tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes within Alpine Township under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution, of 1.0 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value), reduced to 0.9508 mill by the required millage rollbacks, be renewed at 0.9508 mill ($0.9508 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied annually on all taxable real and personal property for twenty (20) years, 2013 through 2032, inclusive, to provide funds for general operating purposes including police, fire, and library support, raising an estimated $364,656 in the first year the millage is levied?

Caledonia Township Proposal -- Millage Renewal Proposition - 1.5 Mills for Fire Dept and Law Enforcement Services

Shall the previously-approved increase in the Charter Township of Caledonia tax rate limitation be renewed in the years 2012-2017, both inclusive, in the amount of 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value), and levied up to said amount, on taxable property in the Township, subject to reduction as provided by law? This proposal for 1.5 mills is for renewal of current millage, at the same rate as previously authorized. The purpose of the millage levy is to provide fire protection services in the Township, including the operation of the Township Fire Department and the acquisition and maintenance of fire and rescue vehicles, apparatus and equipment, and real property and improvements used for fire protection purposes; and to provide law enforcement services within the Township. It is estimated that a levy of 1.5 mills would provide revenue of $830,821.63 in the first calendar year. The revenue from this millage levy will be disbursed to the Charter Township of Caledonia.

Courtland Township Proposal -- Renewal of Fire Protection Millage

Shall the increase in the tax rate limitation for Courtland Township be renewed, and levied on all taxable property in the amount of .8825 mill ($0.8825 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the years 2012-2017, both inclusive? This proposal is for renewal of a previously authorized millage. The purpose of this special millage is to provide fire protection for the Township, including the operation of theTownship Fire Department, the purchase and maintenance of fire and rescue motor vehicles, apparatus and equipment, the maintenance of the Township fire stations, and the payment of any debt on fire stations, and the funds generated will be disbursed to the Township for those purposes. A levy of .8825 mill would prvide revenue of approximately $230,513.96 in the first calendar year of the renewal.

Grattan Township Proposal I -- Millage Renewal - .9441 Mill For Fire Dept Operation & Fire Protection Purposes

Shall the previously-approved increase in the Township of Grattan tax rate limitation be renewed and levied in the years 2013-2016, both inclusive, in the amount of .9441 mill ($0.9441 per $1,000 of taxable value), subject to reduction as provided by law, on taxable property in the Township? The purpose of this millage levy is to provide fire protection within the Township, including the operation of the Township fire department and the acquisition and maintenance of fire and rescue vehicles and apparatus and real property and improvements used for fire protection purposes. It is estimated that a levy of .9441 mill would provide revenue of $142,177.93 in the first calendar year. The revenue from this millage levy will be disbursed to the Township of Grattan.

Grattan Township Proposal II -- Millage Renewal - .4720 Acquisition of Fire & Rescue Vehicles & Real Property

Shall the previously-approved increase in the Township of Grattan tax rate limitation be renewed and levied in the years 2013-2016, both inclusive, in the amount of .4720 mill ($0.4720 per $1,000 of taxable value), subject to reduction as provided by law, on taxable property in the Township? The purpose of this millage levy is for acquisition of fire and rescue vehicles, apparatus and equipment and real property and improvements for Township fire department purposes. It is estimated that a levy of .4720 mill would provide revenue of $71,081.44 in the first calendar year. The revenue from this millage levy will be disbursed to the Township of Grattan.

Nelson Township Proposal -- 0.5000 Mill for Fire Protection Purposes

Shall the increase in the Township of Nelson tax rate limitation, currently 0.5000 mill ($0.5000 per $1,000 of taxable value), be renewed and levied in the years 2012-2017, both inclusive, subject to reduction as provided by law, on taxable property in the Township? The purpose of this levy is to provide funds for fire protection services in the Township including the cost of contracting for fire protection services and for the acquisition of fire and rescue motor vehicles, apparatus, equipment, and buildings. It is estimated that a levy of 0.5000 mill would provide revenue of $60,147 in the first calendar year. The revenue from this millage levy will be disbursed to the Township of Nelson.

Spencer Township Proposal -- 1.00 Mill for Fire Protection Purposes

Shall the previously voted increase in the Township of Spencer tax rate limitation, currently 1.00 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value), be renewed and levied in the years 2012-2016, both inclusive, subject to reduction as provided by law, on taxable property in the Township? The purpose of this levy is to provide fire protection within the Township, including the operation, maintenance and equipping of the Township Fire Department, and the acquisition and maintenance of fire and rescue vehicles, apparatus, equipment, building and other improvements for fire protection purposes. It is estimated that a levy of 1.00 mills would provide revenue of $117,670 in the first calendar year. The revenue from this millage levy will be disbursed to the Township of Spencer.

Tyrone Township Proposal -- 1 Mill - 2 Years for Fire Operations

Shall the tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes within Tyrone Township imposed under Article IX, SEC 6 of the Michigan Constitution be renewed for said Township at 1 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period 2013 through 2014 inclusive to provide for fire department operations; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purposes, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $108,085.00?