Shall an increase in tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 on all taxable real and tangible personal property in the Township of Scio, Washtenaw County, be enacted in an amount not to exceed .65 mills ($.65 on each $1,000.00 of taxable value) for a period of ten (10) years, 2020 to 2029 inclusive, for the purpose of funding the capacity to develop and maintain nature preserves, parks, trails, recreational opportunities, including a network of nonmotorized pathways?
This proposal would continue to enable the Township to take advantage of matching funds and other support from Washtenaw County, the State of Michigan, nonprofits, and other partners. Administrative costs of all of the above activities shall not exceed 15% of the annually estimated revenue. Within 90 days of passage, the Board of Trustees shall enact any necessary legislation to implement appropriate administrative oversight of these activities.
The estimate of the revenue the Township will collect if this millage is approved and levied by the Township in the 2020 calendar year is approximately $764,018. A portion of the revenue collected will be required to be distributed to the Scio Township Downtown Development Authority and such other or fewer local units of government as the Township Board determines appropriate. Should this proposal be approved?