Sec. 16.
(1) Before adopting a resolution approving a rehabilitation plan, the township board shall hold a public hearing on the rehabilitation plan. In addition to the notice requirements of the open meetings act, Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976, being sections 15.261 to 15.275 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given by publication 3 times in a newspaper of general circulation designated by the township, the first of which shall be not less than 20 days before the date set for the hearing. Notice of the hearing shall be posted in at least 20 conspicuous and public places in the resort district not less than 20 days before the hearing.
(2) Notice of the time and place of hearing on a rehabilitation plan shall contain a description of the resort district in relation to highways, streets, streams, or otherwise; a statement that maps, plats, and a description of the rehabilitation plan are available for public inspection at a place designated in the notice; and a statement that all aspects of the rehabilitation plan are open for discussion at the public hearing. The notice may include other information that the township board considers appropriate.
(3) At the time set for the hearing, the township board shall provide an opportunity for interested persons to be heard and shall receive and consider written communications with reference to the testimony. The hearing shall provide the fullest opportunity for expression of opinion, for argument on the merits, and for introduction of documentary evidence pertinent to the rehabilitation plan. The township board shall make and preserve a record of the public hearing, including all data presented at the hearing.
History: 1986, Act 59, Imd. Eff. Mar. 26, 1986
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning
Act 59 of 1986 - Resort District Rehabilitation Act (125.2201 - 125.2219)
Section 125.2201 - Short Title.
Section 125.2202 - Definitions.
Section 125.2205 - Ordinance or Resolution Establishing Authority; Filing; Publication.
Section 125.2211 - Employment of Personnel; Contracts.
Section 125.2212 - Powers of Board.
Section 125.2213 - Revenue Bonds.
Section 125.2214 - Bonds to Finance Rehabilitation Plan.
Section 125.2215 - Rehabilitation Plan; Preparation; Contents.
Section 125.2218 - Budget; Assessment.
Section 125.2219 - Dissolution of Authority; Resolution; Disposition of Property and Assets.