Shall the Charter Township of Augusta impose a tax increase on all taxable real and tangible personal property in the Township not to exceed .65 mills ($.65 on each $1,000.00 of taxable value) for a period of ten (10) years, 2022 to 2031 inclusive, for the purpose of providing a dedicated funding source to maintain nature preserves, parks, trails, recreational opportunities, including a network of non-motorized pathways in the Township? The estimated revenues raised in the first year by the proposed tax increase is approximately $ 187,000.

If approved, the additional revenues raised allows the Township to take advantage of matching funds from Washtenaw County, the State of Michigan, nonprofits, and other partners. If approved, the Township shall, within 90 days of passage, enact necessary legislation to implement the administrative oversight of the revenues, which shall include a requirement that all administrative costs shall not exceed 15% of the annually estimated revenue.