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Proposal Text

I. Emerson Township -- Fire Protection and Rescue

Shall Emerson Township renew a millage rate of 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution and levy it for four years, 2013-2016 inclusive, for fire protection and rescue service, thereby raising an estimated $51,000.00 in the first year the millage is levied?

II. Emerson Township -- Road Construction and Maintenance

Shall Emerson Township renew a millage rate of 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution and levy it for four years, 2013-2016 inclusive, for road construction and maintenance, thereby raising an estimated $51,000.00 in the first year the millage is levied?

North Star Township -- Fire Protection and Rescue

Shall the previously voted increase in the 15-mill tax limitation, imposed under Article IX, Section 6, of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within North Star Township, be renewed at 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2012-2015 inclusive for the purpose of defraying expenses for fire protection and rescue services within said township; and shall the township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $45,313.24?

Washington Township -- Fire and Rescue

Shall Washington Township, Gratiot County, Michigan, impose an increase of up to 1.20 mills ($1.00 per $1,000 of TV) in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution and levy it for 5 years, 2012 through 2016 inclusive, for the purpose of Fire and Rescue Protection, which 1.20 mills will raise an estimated $27,700 in the first year?

Fulton Schools -- Building and Site Sinking Fund Tax Levy

Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Fulton Schools, Gratiot and Clinton Counties, Michigan, be increased by and the board of education be authorized to levy not to exceed 3 mills ($3.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 5 years, 2012 to 2016, inclusive, to continue to provide for a sinking fund for the construction or repair of school buildings and all other purposes authorized by law; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2012 is approximately $410,500?

Fulton Schools Operating Millage Renewal -- Operating Millage Renewal

This proposal will allow the school district to levy the statutory rate of 18 mills on all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, required for the school district to receive its revenue per pupil foundation allowance and renews millage that will expire with the 2012 tax levy. Shall the currently authorized millage rate limitation of 18 mills ($18.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Fulton Schools, Gratiot and Clinton Counties, Michigan, be renewed for a period of 5 years, 2013 to 2017, inclusive, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2013 is approximately $390,000 (this is a renewal of millage which will expire with the 2012 tax levy)?