HILLSDALE COUNTY – The Hillsdale County Clerk’s Office has officially released a complete list of every proposal that will appear on the August 6 primary election for Hillsdale County.
While the majority of the proposals are continuations of millages introduced in the past, the list includes a proposal for a new millage levy to fund emergency communications upgrades on the 800 MHz network.
If passed, the public safety communications bond proposal would allow the county to borrow up to $16 million over ten years with a taxable amount of 0.9910 mill (or $0.9910 per $1,000 of taxable value) to repay the bonds.
The county has been discussing ways to update emergency communications systems for years with plans to join the majority of the rest of the state in the Michigan Public Safety Communications System.
Other proposals include:
Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility millage renewal proposal
For the sole purpose of providing continued funding approved by voters in 2018 that will expire with the 2024 tax levy to maintain county services and facilities at the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility, the constitutional limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be levied within one (1) year, all property within the county of Hillsdale, Michigan, shall be renewed, and the county shall be authorized to assess up to 0.6000 mill ($0.60 per $1,000 of taxable value) per year levy for a period of six (6) years (2025-2030) inclusive?
Hillsdale County Emergency Medical Services and Emergency Medical Services Equipment and Capital Costs Proposal
For the sole purpose of providing continued funding approved by voters in 2018 and set to expire with the 2024 tax levy for the provision of emergency medical services and/or the purchase of emergency medical services equipment and other capital expenditures essential to operations of emergency medical care, the Constitutional limitation on the aggregate amount of taxes that may be levied in one (1) year on all property in the county of Hillsdale, Michigan, shall be renewed, and the county shall have the authority to levy, up to one (1.0000) million ($1.00). per $1,000 of taxable value) per year for a period of six (6) years (2025-2030)?
Allen Township Road and Bridge Maintenance Millage proposal
Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution be increased on all taxable real estate in Allen Township, Hillsdale County, Michigan, in the amount of one (1.0) million ( $1.00 per $1,000 of taxable property) assessment) for the four (4) year period, 2024 through 2027, one (1.0) mill of which is a new millage rate, for the purpose of maintaining and improving roads and bridges within the Township; and shall, during such period, levy upon the municipality for this purpose such sum as will, in the first year, be estimated to raise $69,900.39.
Amboy Township Road Millage Proposal
Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution be increased on all taxable real estate in Amboy Township, Hillsdale County, Michigan, in the amount of one (1) million ($1, 00 per $1,000 of taxable property) assessment) for the five (5) year period, 2024 through 2028, of which one (1) mill is a new millage rate identical to a millage assessment expiring in 2022, with purpose of maintaining and improving roads within the municipality; and during such period, the municipality shall levy for this purpose such amount as will, in the first year, be estimated to raise $80,114.52?
The Hillsdale Township Fire Department has proposed a reduced millage extension
Will the expired, previously approved increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Hillsdale Township, from 0.9818 mill ($0.9818 per $1,000 of taxable value), reduced to 0.9616 mill ($0.9616 per $1,000 of taxable value) by the required millage rollbacks, shall be renewed up to a maximum of 0.9616 mill ($0.9616 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied for 4 years, from 2024 through 2027, to support and fund the operations of the Hillsdale Township Fire Department, raising an estimated $78,059 in the first year the millage is levied.
Litchfield Township Fire Protection Millage Renewal Proposal
Shall increase the previously approved limitation on the amount of taxes imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on all taxable real and tangible personal property in Litchfield Township, Hillsdale County, by one (1) million ($ 1.00 per $1,000.00 of taxable goods) be increased? value) shall be extended for a period of eight (8) years, from 2025 through 2032, for the purpose of providing fire protection services within the Township and operating, maintaining and equipping the Litchfield Fire Department, and the Township shall allocate such millage levy for this purpose during such period, which is estimated to raise $46,755.61 in the first year the millage is levied?
Hanover-Horton School District Operational Millage Proposal
This proposal would allow the school district to levy the statutory rate of not more than 18 mills on all property, other than principal residence and other property exempt by law, necessary for the school district to receive the full foundation fee per pupil . The total operating revenue levied by the school district shall not exceed 18 plants in any year.
Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes that may be assessed on all property, other than principal residence and other property exempt by law, in Hanover-Horton School District, Jackson and Hillsdale Counties, Michigan, be increased by 2 mills ( $2.00 on every $1,000) of taxable appreciation) for a 10-year period, 2024 through 2033, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and 0.7856 mills are levied from the two mills in 2024 is approximately $66,418 (this millage is intended to replace the millage lost due to the reduction required by the “Headlee” Amendment to the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and will be levied only to the extent necessary to restore that reduction)?
Litchfield Community Schools Sinking Fund Millage Renewal Proposal
This proposal extends the Construction and Site Demolition Fund millage that expired with the 2023 tax levy so that the school district could continue to levy the Construction and Site Demolition Fund fees previously approved by voters.
Will increase the limitation on the amount of taxes that may be levied on all property in Litchfield Community Schools, Hillsdale, Jackson, Calhoun and Branch Counties, Michigan, and authorize the Board of Education to levy 0.4988 million ($0.4988 ) to be lifted? on every $1,000 of taxable appreciation) for a period of five years, from 2024 through 2028, to continue to provide a sinking fund for the construction or repair of school buildings, for school safety improvements, for the purchase or modernization of technology, for the purchase of real estate for sites for school buildings, and for all other purposes authorized by law (this is an extension of the millage that expired with the 2023 tax levy); the estimate of revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2024 is approximately $63,750.38?
Quincy Community Schools Exploit Millage Renewal Proposal
This proposal would allow the school district to continue to levy the statutory rate of not more than 18 mills on all property, other than the principal residence and other property exempt by law, necessary for the school district to collect the per-pupil foundation fee to receive and renew the millage. which expires with the 2024 taxation.
Will the currently allowable limit of 18.2277 mills ($18.2277 for every $1,000 of taxable appreciation) apply to the amount of taxes that may be assessed on all property, excluding principal residence and other property exempt by law, in Quincy Community Schools, Branch and Hillsdale Counties, Michigan, are extended for a period of five years, from 2025 through 2029, to provide funds for operational purposes; the estimate of revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and 18 mills are levied in 2025 is approximately $1,577,827 (this is an extension of the millage that expires with the 2024 tax levy)?
Waldron Area Schools Sinking Fund Millage Proposal
Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes that may be levied on all property in Waldron Area Schools, Hillsdale and Lenawee Counties, Michigan, be increased by and the Board of Education be authorized not to exceed 1 Million ($1.00 on each $ 1,000 tax money)? taxable valuation) for a period of 6 years, 2025 through 2030, to create a sinking fund for the construction or repair of school buildings; for school safety improvements; for the acquisition or modernization of technology; for the purchase of student transport; to purchase parts, supplies and equipment used for the maintenance of student transportation vehicles; for the purchase of eligible trucks and vans used to transport parts, equipment and personnel for or in the maintenance of school buildings; for the purchase of parts, supplies and equipment used to maintain such trucks and vans; and any other purposes permitted by law; the estimate of revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2025 is approximately $91,500?
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This article originally appeared on Hillsdale Daily News: Hillsdale County has released a full list of ballot proposals ahead of the vote
