Brought to you by Election Magic Michigan August 2014 Primary Election - 8/5/2014

Proposal Text

State Proposal - 14-1 -- Reduce State Use Tax.

APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL OF AMENDATORY ACT TO REDUCE STATE USE TAX AND REPLACE WITH A LOCAL COMMUNITY STABILIZATION SHARE TO MODERNIZE THE TAX SYSTEM TO HELP SMALL BUSINESSES GROW AND CREATE JOBS

The amendatory act adopted by the Legislature would:
1. Reduce the state use tax and replace with a local community stabilization share of the tax for the purpose of modernizing the tax system to help small businesses grow and create jobs in Michigan.
2. Require Local Community Stabilization Authority to provide revenue to local governments dedicated for local purposes, including police safety, fire protection, and ambulance emergency services.
3. Increase portion of state use tax dedicated for aid to local school districts.
4. Prohibit Authority from increasing taxes.
5. Prohibit total use tax rate from exceeding existing constitutional 6% limitation.
Should this law be approved?

Van Buren County -- Ambulance Renewal

AMBULANCE MILLAGE RENEWAL Shall the previously voted increase of 0.9402 ($0.9402 per $1000 of taxable value), in the tax limitation, imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution, as reduced by the required millage rollback which last resulted in a levy of 0.9402 mil ($0.9402 per $1,000 of taxable value) on all real and personal property in Van Buren County, Michigan, which will expire in 2014, be renewed at .9402 of a mil ($0.9402 per thousand dollars of Taxable Value) on real and personal property in Van Buren County for a period of four (4) years beginning in 2015 through 2018 for the exclusive use of ambulance services? Forty (40%) of the revenues generated by the millage proposal shall be distributed to the respective ambulance service districts based upon population while the remaining revenue shall be distributed pro rata county wide to the ambulance service providers based on the taxable value in the ambulance service providers respective district. The millage shall distribute revenue to Keeler Township, Covert Township, South Haven Emergency Services Authority, and Community Emergency Services (Medic 1). In addition, a portion of the revenue collected may be required to be distributed to Downtown Development Authorities, Tax Increment Authorities, Local Development Financing Authorities and Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Authorities established in Bangor City, Hartford City, South Haven City, South Haven Township, Keeler Township, Villages of Lawrence, Lawton, Paw Paw and Mattawan. It is anticipated that the revenue collected by the County as a result of this proposal will be $2,885,319 in the first calendar year of the levy.

Van Buren County -- Public Safety Renewal

PUBLIC SAFETY MILLAGE RENEWAL Shall the previously voted increase of 0.5351 ($0.5351 per $1000 of taxable value), in the tax limitation, imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution, as reduced by the required millage rollback which last resulted in a levy of 0.5351 mil ($0.5351 per $1,000 of taxable value) on all real and personal property in Van Buren County, Michigan, which expired in 2013, be renewed at .5351 of a mil ($0.5351 per thousand dollars of Taxable Value) on real and personal property in Van Buren County for a period of four (4) years beginning in 2014 through 2017 for the exclusive use of the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office for Drug Enforcement and Road Patrol? A portion of the revenue collected may be required to be distributed to the Downtown Development Authorities, Tax Increment Financing Authorities, Local Development Financing Authorities and Brownfield Redevelopment Authorities established in South Haven City, Bangor City, Hartford City, Keeler Township, South Haven Township, Villages of Lawrence, Lawton, Paw Paw and Mattawan. It is estimated that the revenue collected by the County as a result of this proposal will be $1,642,133 in the first calendar year of the levy.

Van Buren County -- 9-1-1 Service Charge

9-1-1 EMERGENCY SERVICES CHARGE Shall Van Buren County be authorized to assess a county 9-1-1 emergency services charge on monthly billings to each service user located within Van Buren County at a rate not to exceed $.75 each month (replacing the current surcharge), subject to annual approval by the Van Buren County Board of Commissioners, for the period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2019, to be used exclusively for the funding of 9-1-1 emergency telephone call answering and dispatch services within Van Buren County, including facilities, equipment and operations?

Almena Township -- Senior Services Millage

SENIOR SERVICES MILLAGE RENEWAL Shall the previously voted millage of .25 mil in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution, on general ad valorem taxes within Almena Township be renewed at .25 mil ($.25 per $1000 of taxable value for real and personal property) for the 4 year period of 2014 through 2017 inclusive for the purpose of appropriating funds for the activities and/or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of 60 years, through Senior Services of Van Buren County, also doing business as South Haven Area Senior Service, as in accordance with Public Act 39 of 1976; and shall Almena Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $35,000

Antwerp Township -- Senior Service Millage

SENIOR SERVICES MILLAGE Shall the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution, on general ad valorem taxes within the Township of Antwerp be increased by .25 (one quarter) mil ($.25 per $1,000) of taxable value on all real and personal property in Antwerp Township, Van Buren County Michigan, for the four year period of 2014-2017 inclusive for the purposes of appropriating funds for activities and/or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of sixty (60) years, pursuant to Public Act 39 of 1976? The Township of Antwerp would contract to provide services. It is anticipated that the revenue collected by Antwerp Township as a result of this proposal will be $88,745 in the first calendar year of the levy.

Arlington Township -- Senior Services Millage

SENIOR SERVICES MILLAGE RENEWAL Shall the previously voted millage of .25 mil in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Arlington Township be renewed at .25 mil ($.25 per $1000 of taxable value for real and personal property) for the 4 year period of 2014 through 2017 inclusive for the purpose of appropriating funds for the activities and/or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of 60 years, through Senior Services of Van Buren County, also doing business as South Haven Area Senior Service, as in accordance with Public Act 39 of 1976; and shall Arlington Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $13,618.41?

Bangor Township -- Road Millage Renewal

ROAD MILLAGE RENEWAL Shall the previously voted millage of 4 mills in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within the Township of Bangor be renewed at 4 mills ($4.00 per $1000 of taxable value for real and personal property) for the 4 year period of 2014 through 2017 inclusive for the purpose of appropriating funds for maintenance and construction of roads within the unincorporated portions of the township; and shall the township levy such renewal in millage thereby raising in the first year of levy an estimated $225,000?

Bangor Township -- Senior Services Millage

SENIOR SERVICES MILLAGE RENEWAL Shall the previously voted millage of .25 mil in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within the Township of Bangor be renewed at .25 mil ($.25 per $1000 of taxable value for real and personal property) for the 4 year period of 2014 through 2017 inclusive for the purpose of appropriating funds for the activities and/or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of 60 years, through Senior Services of Van Buren County, also doing business as South Haven Area Senior Service, as in accordance with Public Act 39 of 1976; and shall Bangor Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $14,800

Bloomingdale Township -- Senior Services Millage

SENIOR SERVICES MILLAGE RENEWAL Shall the previously voted millage of .25 mil in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Bloomingdale Township be renewed at .25 mil (.25 – one quarter - per $1000 of taxable value for real and personal property) for the 4 year period of 2014 through 2017 inclusive for the purpose of appropriating funds for the activities and/or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of 60 years, through Senior Services of Van Buren County, also doing business as South Haven Area Senior Service, as in accordance with Public Act 39 of 1976; and shall Bloomingdale Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $20,800?

Columbia Township -- Police Protection Renewal

POLICE PROTECTION RENEWAL MILLAGE Shall the limitation on the total amount of taxes which may be assessed on the taxable valuation of real and personal property in Columbia Township, Van Buren County, Michigan, be renewed for one and one quarter (1.25) mil, being $1.25 on each $1000.00 of taxable valuation, for a period of five (5) years, commencing with the 2014 tax year, for the purpose of providing funds for police protection and service within the township? It is anticipated that the revenue collected by Columbia Township as a result of this proposal will be $104,694 in the first calendar year of the levy.

Columbia Township -- Road Millage

ROAD MILLAGE Shall Columbia Township impose an increase of 2.8 mills ($2.80 per $1,000 of taxable value on real property) in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6, of the Michigan Constitution and levy it for four years, 2014 through 2017 inclusive for the purpose of road maintenance, improvements, repair and construction? It is estimated the revenue collected by Columbia Township as a result of this proposal will be $223,745 in the first year of the millage is based on the most recent taxable value.

Columbia Township -- Senior Services Renewal

SENIOR SERVICES RENEWAL MILLAGE Shall the previously voted millage of .25 mil in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Columbia Township be renewed at .25 mil ($.25 per $1000 of taxable value for real and personal property) for the 4 year period of 2014 through 2017 inclusive for the purpose of appropriating funds for the activities and/or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of 60 years, through Senior Services of Van Buren County, also doing business as South Haven Area Senior Service, as in accordance with Public Act 39 of 1976; and shall Columbia Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $21,000?

Covert Township -- Ambulance & Fire Renewal

AMBULANCE AND FIRE PROTECTION MILLAGE RENEWAL Shall the previously voted millage of 1.7000 mills ($1.7000 per $1000 of taxable value), in the tax limitation, imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution, as reduced by the required millage rollback which last resulted in a levy of 1.4899 mills ($1.4899 per $1,000 of taxable value) on all real and personal property in Covert Township, Van Buren County, Michigan, which expired in 2013, be renewed at the original voted 1.7000 mills ($1.7000 per $1,000 of taxable value) for a period of five (5) years commencing with the 2014 tax year, for the purpose of providing funds for providing fire protection and ambulance service within the township? It is anticipated that the revenue collected by Covert Township as a result of this proposal will be $1,120,261 in the first calendar year of the levy.

Covert Township -- Police Millage Renewal

Shall the previously voted increase of 1.9000 mills ($1.9000 per $1000 of taxable value), in the tax limitation, imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution, as reduced by the required millage rollback which last resulted in a levy of 1.6653 mills ($1.6653 per $1,000 of taxable value) on all real and personal property in Covert Township, Van Buren County, Michigan, which expired in 2013, be renewed at the original voted (1.9000 mills $1.9000 per $1,000 of taxable value) for a period of five (5) years commencing with the 2014 tax year, for the purpose of providing funds for police protection and service within the township? It is anticipated that the revenue collected by Covert Township as a result of this proposal will be $1,252,057 in the first calendar year of the levy.

Covert Township -- Road Improvement Renewal

ROAD IMPROVEMENT MILLAGE RENEWAL Shall the previously voted increase of .5000 mil ($ .5000 per $1000 of taxable value), in the tax limitation, imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution, as reduced by the required millage rollback which last resulted in a levy of .4382 mil ($ .4382 per $1,000 of taxable value) on all real and personal property in Covert Township, Van Buren County, Michigan, which expired in 2013, be renewed at the original voted .5000 mil ($ .5000 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) for a period of five (5) years commencing with the 2014 tax year, for the purpose of providing funds for road improvements and maintenance within the township? It is anticipated that the revenue collected by Covert Township as a result of this proposal will be $329,488 in the first calendar year of the levy.

Covert Township -- Renewal Services for Older Persons

Shall the previously voted increase of .2500 mil ($ .2500 per $1000 of taxable value), in the tax limitation, imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution, as reduced by the required millage rollback which last resulted in a levy of .2228 mills ($.2228 per $1,000 of taxable value) on all real and personal property in Covert Township, Van Buren County, Michigan, which expired in 2013, be renewed at the original voted .2500 mil ($.2500 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) for a period of four (4) years commencing with the 2014 tax year, for the purpose of providing funds for activities and/or services for older persons within the township, meaning individuals age sixty (60) and over, pursuant to Public Act 39, 1976? It is anticipated that the revenue collected by Covert Township as a result of this proposal will be $164,744 in the first calendar year of the levy.

Decatur Township -- Road Millage Renewal

Shall the previously voted increase of 2.000 mills ($2.0000 per $1000 of taxable value), in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution, as reduced by the required millage rollback which last resulted in a levy of 1.9858 mills ($1.9858 per $1,000 of taxable value) on all real and personal property in Decatur Township, Van Buren County, Michigan which expired in 2013, be renewed and increased by 0.0142 mills ($.0142 per $1,000 of taxable value) for a period of five (5) years commencing in tax year 2014 – 2018 for the purpose of road improvements and maintenance of roads within the township? It is anticipated that the revenue collected by Decatur Township as a result of this proposal will be $176,445 in the first year of the levy.

Decatur Township -- Senior Services Renewal

Shall the previously voted millage of .25 (one quarter) mil in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Decatur Township be renewed at .25 (one quarter) mil ($.25 per $1000 of taxable value for real and personal property) for the 4 year period of 2014 - 2017 inclusive for the purpose of appropriating funds for the activities and/or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of 60 years, through Senior Services of Van Buren County, also doing business as South Haven Area Senior Service, as in accordance with Public Act 39 of 1976; and shall Decatur Township levy such renewal millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $20,000?

Geneva Township -- Senior Services Renewal

SENIOR SERVICES MILLAGE RENEWAL Shall the previously voted millage increase of .25 mil in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Geneva Township be renewed at .25 mil ($.25 per $1,000 of taxable value for real and personal property) for the 4 year period of 2014 - 2017 inclusive for the purpose of funding activities or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of 60 years in accordance with Public Act 39 of 1976; and shall the Township levy such millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $20,450?

Hamilton Township -- Road Millage

ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE Shall the 15 mill tax limitation on general Ad Valorem taxes within Hamilton Township, Van Buren County, Michigan imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution, be increased by one mil ($1.00 per $1000.00 of taxable value), upon both real and tangible personal property within said Township for a period of four (4) years commencing in 2014 through 2017 for the purpose of road improvements and maintenance of roads in Hamilton Township? It is estimated that the revenue collected by the Township as a result of this proposal, if approved, would be the sum of $50,546.00 in the first year of the levy

Hamilton Township -- Senior Services Renewal

Shall the previously voted millage of .25 mil in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Hamilton Township be renewed at .25 mil ($.25 per $1000 of taxable value for real and personal property) for the 4 year period of 2014 through 2017 inclusive for the purpose of appropriating funds for the activities and/or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of 60 years, through Senior Services of Van Buren County, also doing business as South Haven Area Senior Service, as in accordance with Public Act 39 of 1976; and shall Hamilton Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $12,400?

Hartford Township -- Senior Services Renewal

SENIOR SERVICES MILLAGE RENEWAL Shall the previously voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Hartford Township of .25 mil ($0.25 per $1000 of taxable value) reduced to 0.2499 mil by the required millage rollback, be increased to and renewed at the original voted .25 mil ($0.25 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied for four years, 2014 through 2017 inclusive, for services to older citizens such as senior citizen programs through Senior Services of Van Buren County, also doing business as South Haven Area Senior Service, as in accordance with Public Act 39 of 1976; and shall Hartford Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $17,500.00?

Keeler Township -- Fire Services Millage

Shall the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Keeler Township be increased by 1.00 mil ($1.00 per $1,000.00) of the taxable value for real and personal property for fire protection and rescue services through direct and/or contracted services within Keeler Township for a period of five years from 2014 through 2018 inclusive? It is estimated that the proposal would raise the estimated sum of $131,390.00 in the first year of the levy.

Keeler Township -- Police Millage Renewal

Shall the previously voted millage of .75 mil in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Keeler Township be renewed at .75 mil ($.75 per $1,000.00) of the taxable value for real and personal property for police protection and services within Keeler Township for a period of four years from 2015 through 2018 inclusive? Proposal would raise the estimated sum of $92,600.00 in the first year of the levy.

Keeler Township -- Road Millage Renewal

Shall the previously voted millage of 1.00 mil in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Keeler Township be renewed at 1.00 mil ($1.00 per $1,000.00) of the taxable value for real and personal property for road maintenance, repair, and construction for a period of four years from 2015 through 2018 inclusive? Proposal would raise the estimated sum of $123,400.00 in the first year of this levy.

Keeler Township -- Senior Services Renewal

Shall the previously voted millage of .25 mil in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Keeler Township be renewed at .25 mil ($.25 per $1000 of taxable value for real and personal property) for the 4 year period of 2014 through 2017 inclusive for the purpose of appropriating funds for the activities and/or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of 60 years, through Senior Services of Van Buren County, also doing business as South Haven Area Senior Service, as in accordance with Public Act 39 of 1976; and shall Keeler Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $30,100?

Lawrence Township -- Senior Services Millage

SENIOR SERVICES MILLAGE RENEWAL Shall the previously voted millage of .25 mil in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Lawrence Township be renewed at .25 mil ($.25 - one quarter - per $1000 of taxable value for real and personal property) for the 4 year period of 2014 through 2017 inclusive for the purpose of appropriating funds for the activities and/or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of 60 years, through Senior Services of Van Buren County, also doing business as South Haven Area Senior Services, as in accordance with Public Act 39 of 1976; and shall Lawrence Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $21,000?

Paw Paw Township -- Fire Millage Renewal

Shall Paw Paw Township reestablish a special assessment district comprised of all real property situated within the boundaries of the Township and shall the limitation on the total amount of taxes which may be assessed on the taxable valuation of real property in the Township of Paw Paw, Van Buren County, Michigan be renewed by one (1.00 mil), being ($1.00 on each $1,000.00 of the taxable value of said real property) for a period of five (5) years commencing with the 2015 tax year for the purpose of appropriating funds for fire protection purposes pursuant to Public Act 33 of 1931, being MCLA 41.801 et seq. 1976? It is estimated the revenue collected by the Township of Paw Paw as a result of this proposal will be $227,466.00 in the first year. This is a renewal of a previously authorized millage.

Paw Paw Township -- Senior Services Renewal

Shall the previously voted millage of .25 mil in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Paw Paw Township be renewed at .25 mil ($.25 per $1000 of taxable value for real and personal property) for the 4 year period of 2014 through 2017 inclusive for the purpose of appropriating funds for the activities and/or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of 60 years, through Senior Services of Van Buren County, also doing business as South Haven Area Senior Service, as in accordance with Public Act 39 of 1976; and shall Paw Paw Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $53,870?

Pine Grove Township -- Fire Millage Renewal

Shall the expired previously voted increases in the tax limitations imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Pine Grove Township of 1 ½ mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value), reduced to 1.4155 mills ($1.4155 per $1,000 of taxable value) by the required millage rollbacks, be renewed and increased up to the original voted 1 ½ mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied for 5 years, 2015 through 2019 inclusive, for the purpose of providing fire protection with the Township, raising an estimated $121,603.45 in 2015?

Pine Grove Township -- Road Millage Renewal

Shall the expired previously voted increases in the tax limitations imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Pine Grove Township of 2 mills ($2.00 per $1,000 of taxable value), reduced to 1.8875 mills ($1.8875 per $1,000 of taxable value) by the required millage rollbacks, be renewed at and increased up to the original voted 2 mills ($2.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied for 5 years, 2015 through 2019 inclusive, for maintaining and upgrading existing Township roads, raising an estimated $162,137.93 in 2015?

Pine Grove Township -- Senior Services Renewal

Shall the previously voted millage of .25 mil in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Pine Grove Township be renewed at .25 mil ($.25 – one quarter - per $1000 of taxable value for real and personal property) for the 4 year period of 2014 through 2017 inclusive for the purpose of appropriating funds for the activities and/or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of 60 years, through Senior Services of Van Buren County, also doing business as South Haven Area Senior Service, as in accordance with Public Act 39 of 1976; and shall Pine Grove Township levy

Porter Township -- Senior Services Millage

This proposal replaces a similar ballot proposal that was approved by the voters in 2010, for services for older persons. Shall the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution, on general ad valorem taxes within the Township of Porter be increased by .25 (one quarter) mill ($.25 per $1,000) of taxable value on all real and personal property in Porter Township, Van Buren County Michigan, for the four year period of 2014-2017 inclusive for the purposes of appropriating funds for activities and/or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of sixty (60) years, pursuant to Public Act 39 of 1976? The Township of Porter would contract to provide services. It is anticipated that the revenue collected by Porter Township as a result of this proposal will be approximately $31,497.00 in the first calendar year of the levy.

South Haven Township -- Senior Services Renewal

Shall the previously voted millage of .25 mil in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within South Haven Charter Township be renewed at .25 mil ($.25 per $1000 of taxable value for real and personal property) for the 4 year period of 2014 through 2017 inclusive for the purpose of appropriating funds for the activities and/or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of 60 years, through Senior Services of Van Buren County, also doing business as South Haven Area Senior Service, as in accordance with Public Act 39 of 1976; and shall South Haven Charter Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $31,500?

Waverly Township -- Senior Services Millage

This Proposal is a request for a millage similar to a previous millage authorized by voters for older persons. Shall the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution, on general ad valorem taxes within the Township of Waverly, Van Buren County, Michigan, be increased by .25 (one quarter) mil ($.25 per $1,000) of taxable value on all real and personal property in Waverly Township, Van Buren County Michigan, for the four year period of 2014-2017 inclusive for the purposes of appropriating funds for activities and/or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of sixty (60) years, pursuant to Public Act 39 of 1976? The Township of Waverly would contract to provide services. It is anticipated that the revenue collected by Waverly Township as a result of this proposal will be approximately $15,545.00 in the first calendar year of the levy.

Bangor City -- Senior Services Renewal

Shall the previously voted millage of .25 mil in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within the City of Bangor be renewed at .25 mil ($.25 per $1000 of taxable value for real and personal property) for the 4 year period of 2014 through 2017 inclusive for the purpose of appropriating funds for the activities and/or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of 60 years, through Senior Services of Van Buren County, also doing business as South Haven Area Senior Service, as in accordance with Public Act 39 of 1976; and shall the City of Bangor levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $6,100?

Gobles City -- Senior Services Renewal

Shall the previously voted millage of .25 mil in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within the City of Gobles be renewed at .25 mil ($.25 - one quarter - per $1000 of taxable value for real and personal property) for the 4 year period of 2014 through 2017 inclusive for the purpose of appropriating funds for the activities and/or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of 60 years, through Senior Services of Van Buren County, also doing business as South Haven Area Senior Services, as in accordance with Public Act 39 of 1976; and shall the City of Gobles levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $2,500?

Hartford City -- Senior Services Renewal

Shall the previously voted millage of .25 mil in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within the City of Hartford be renewed at .25 mil ($.25 - one quarter - per $1000 of taxable value for real and personal property) on general ad valorem taxes within the City of Hartford for the 4 year period of 2014 through 2017 inclusive for the purpose of appropriating funds for the activities and/or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of 60 years, through Senior Services of Van Buren County, also doing business as South Haven Area Senior Service, as in accordance with Public Act 39 of 1976; and shall the City of Harford levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $8,300?

South Haven City -- Senior Millage Renewal

Shall the previously voted millage levied by the City of South Haven, Van Buren and Allegan Counties, Michigan, be renewed at 0.25 mil ($0.25 per $1,000 of taxable value) for a period of four years (2014 through 2017, inclusive), to be paid to Senior Services of Van Buren County (also known as South Haven Area Senior Services) for the purpose of providing services to senior citizens, which levy is estimated to raise $77,100 in the first year of the levy, and shall the City of South Haven be authorized to levy said tax? (To the extent required by law, a small portion of the tax levy will be captured by and disbursed to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority of the City of South Haven, the Downtown Development Authority of the City of South Haven, and the City of South Haven Local Development Finance Authority.)

Paw Paw Public Schools -- Bonding Proposal I

BONDING PROPOSAL I Shall Paw Paw Public Schools, Van Buren County, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Twelve Million Three Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars ($12,390,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, for the purpose of: remodeling, installing security measures for, furnishing and re-refurnishing, and equipping and re-equipping school buildings; erecting, furnishing and equipping a support building; acquiring and installing instructional technology and instructional technology equipment for school buildings; and developing and improving a playground, athletic facilities, parking areas and sites? The following is for informational purposes only: The estimated millage that will be levied for the proposed bonds in 2014, under current law is 1.34 mills ($1.34 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a -0- mil increase in the debt levy of the prior year. The maximum number of years the bonds may be outstanding for any single series, exclusive of any refunding, is twenty-nine (29) years. The estimated simple average annual millage anticipated to be required to retire this bond debt is 1.39 mills ($1.39 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation). The school district expects to borrow from the State School Bond Qualification and Loan Program to pay debt service on these bonds. The estimated total principal amount of that borrowing is $5,360,143 and the estimated total interest to be paid thereon is $10,964,100. The estimated duration of the millage levy associated with that borrowing is 23 years and the estimated computed millage rate for such levy is 8.20 mills. The estimated computed millage rate may change based on changes in certain circumstances. The total amount of qualified bonds currently outstanding is $41,800,000. The total amount of qualified loans currently outstanding is approximately $4,675,961. (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.)

Paw Paw Public Schools -- Bonding Proposal II

Shall Paw Paw Public Schools, Van Buren County, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed One Million Six Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars ($1,670,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, for the purpose of: remodeling, furnishing and re-furnishing, equipping and re-equipping, and acquiring and installing instructional technology and instructional technology equipment for school buildings? The following is for informational purposes only: The estimated millage that will be levied for the proposed bonds in 2014, under current law is 0.00 mills ($0.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a -0- mil increase in the debt levy of the prior year. The maximum number of years the bonds may be outstanding for any single series, exclusive of any refunding, is four (4) years. The estimated simple average annual millage anticipated to be required to retire this bond debt is 1.07 mills ($1.07 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation). The school district expects to borrow from the State School Bond Qualification and Loan Program to pay debt service on these bonds. The estimated total principal amount of that borrowing is $1,052,624 and the estimated total interest to be paid thereon is $1,339,996. The estimated duration of the millage levy associated with that borrowing is 19 years and the estimated computed millage rate for such levy is 8.20 mills. The estimated computed millage rate may change based on changes in certain circumstances. The total amount of qualified bonds currently outstanding is $41,800,000. The total amount of qualified loans currently outstanding is approximately $4,675,961. (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.)

Decatur Publc Schools -- Operating Millage Renewal

OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL This proposal will allow the school district to continue 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. Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Decatur Public Schools, Van Buren and Cass Counties, Michigan, be increased by 18 mills ($18.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 5 years, 2014 to 2018, 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 2014 is approximately $805,658 (this is a renewal of millage which expired with the 2013 tax levy)?

Lawton Community Schools -- Operating Millage Renewal Proposal

OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL This proposal will allow the school district to continue 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 2014 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 Lawton Community Schools, Van Buren and Kalamazoo Counties, Michigan, be renewed for a period of 3 years, 2015, 2016 and 2017, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2015 is approximately $1,050,000 (this is a renewal of millage which expired with the 2014 tax levy)?

Mattawan Consolidated School -- Operating Millage Renewal

OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL This proposal will allow the school district to continue 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. Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Mattawan Consolidated School, Van Buren and Kalamazoo Counties, Michigan, be increased by 18 mills ($18.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 5 years, 2014 to 2018, 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 2014 is approximately $1,800,000 (this is a renewal of millage which expired with the 2013 tax levy)?

Bloomingdale Public Schools -- 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 2014 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 Bloomingdale Public School District No. 16, Van Buren and Allegan Counties, Michigan, be renewed for a period of 4 years, 2015 to 2018, 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 2015 is approximately $1,286,188 (this is a renewal of millage which will expire with the 2014 tax levy)?

Coloma Community Schools -- 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 2014 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 Coloma Community Schools, Berrien and Van Buren Counties, Michigan, be renewed for a period of 4 years, 2015 to 2018, 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 2015 is approximately $2,818,026 (this is a renewal of millage which will expire with the 2014 tax levy)?

Gobles Public Schools -- Operating Millage Renewal

OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL This proposal will allow the school district to continue 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. Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Gobles Public Schools, Van Buren and Allegan Counties, Michigan, be increased by 18 mills ($18.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for the year 2014, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2014 is approximately $747,047 (this is a renewal of millage which expired with the 2013 tax levy)?