Fire Protection Millage Proposal

Shall an increase in tax limitation authorized by the Police and Fire Protection Act, (PA 33 of 1951), imposed on all taxable real and tangible personal property in the Township of Scio, County of Washtenaw, Michigan, be enacted in an amount not to exceed 2.70 mills ($2.70 on each
$1,000.00 of taxable value), for a period of 12 years, beginning in the year 2025 (December tax bill) and ending in the year 2036, inclusive, as a replacement of the current millage (1.35 mills) for the purpose of:

providing funds for the Township’s fire, rescue and first responder emergency medical services (non-transporting) for expenses including construction and operation of a second fire station;

for fire fighters and administrative staff adequate to provide service from 2 fire stations;

for replacement and additional fire apparatus and equipment acquisition for 2 fire stations;

for improvements, renovations, repair and maintenance of existing facilities and equipment;

for related program support for the Township’s fire and first responder emergency medical services

It is estimated that 2.70 mills would raise approximately $4,597,351 when first levied in December 2025.

Should this proposal be approved?