Sec. 23.
(1) An authority may issue general obligation unlimited tax bonds upon approval of a majority of the electors in each of the participating municipalities of the authority voting on the question of issuing the bonds. The proposal to issue general obligation unlimited tax bonds shall be submitted to a vote of the electors of the authority by resolution of the board.
(2) The language of the ballot proposal shall be in substantially the following form:
"Shall [name of authority], formed by [names of participating municipalities], borrow the sum of not to exceed __________ dollars ($ __________) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds for all or a portion of that amount for the purpose of __________?
This is expected to result in an increase of _______ in the tax levied on property valued at _______ for a period of _______ years.
Yes [ ] No [ ]".
(3) The election shall be conducted in the manner provided in sections 11 to 17 for an election for a tax. Not more than 2 elections on the question of issuing general obligation unlimited tax bonds may be held in a calendar year.
(4) If an authority issues general obligation unlimited tax bonds under this section, the board, by resolution, shall authorize and levy the taxes necessary to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.
History: 2000, Act 321, Eff. Dec. 1, 2000 ;-- Am. 2003, Act 135, Imd. Eff. Aug. 1, 2003
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 123 - Local Government
Act 321 of 2000 - Recreational Authorities Act (123.1131 - 123.1157)
Section 123.1131 - Short Title.
Section 123.1133 - Definitions.
Section 123.1139 - Powers of Authority.
Section 123.1142 - Preferences or Benefits to Be Offered to Residents.
Section 123.1147 - Tax Election; Costs; Reimbursement; Basis.
Section 123.1149 - Collection and Distribution of Tax.
Section 123.1151 - Borrowing Money or Issuing Bonds or Notes.