Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 169 of 1970 - Local Historic Districts Act (399.201 - 399.215)
Section 399.207 - Historic Resource; Acquisition by Local Legislative Body.

Sec. 7.
If all efforts by the historic district commission to preserve a resource fail, or if it is determined by the local legislative body that public ownership is most suitable, the local legislative body, if considered to be in the public interest, may acquire the resource using public funds, public or private gifts, grants, or proceeds from the issuance of revenue bonds. The acquisition shall be based upon the recommendation of the commission or standing committee. The commission or standing committee is responsible for maintaining publicly owned resources using its own funds, if not specifically designated for other purposes, or public funds committed for that use by the local legislative body. Upon recommendation of the commission or standing committee, the local unit may sell resources acquired under this section with protective easements included in the property transfer documents, if appropriate.
History: 1970, Act 169, Imd. Eff. Aug. 3, 1970 ;-- Am. 1992, Act 96, Imd. Eff. June 18, 1992 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of department of history, arts, and libraries or the Michigan historical center relating to the identification, certification, and preservation of historical sites to the Michigan state housing development authority, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.For transfer of powers and duties of the state historic preservation office relating to the identification, certification, and preservation of historical sites from the Michigan state housing development authority to the Michigan strategic fund, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 399 - Historical Records and Sites

Act 169 of 1970 - Local Historic Districts Act (399.201 - 399.215)

Section 399.201 - Short Title.

Section 399.201a - Definitions.

Section 399.202 - Historic Preservation as Public Purpose; Purpose of Ordinance.

Section 399.203 - Historic Districts; Establishment; Study Committee; Duties; Public Hearing; Notice; Actions; Availability of Writings to Public.

Section 399.204 - Historic District Commission; Establishment; Appointment, Qualifications, and Terms of Members; Vacancy; Commissions Previously Established by Charter or Ordinance.

Section 399.205 - Permit Required; Completed Application; Certificate of Appropriateness or Notice to Proceed; Issuance; Permit Fee; Appeal to Review Board and Circuit Court; Plan Review Standards, Guidelines, and Considerations; Scope of Review; Pre...

Section 399.206 - Grants, Gifts, and Programs.

Section 399.207 - Historic Resource; Acquisition by Local Legislative Body.

Section 399.208 - County Historic District Commission; Coordination With Township and Municipality.

Section 399.209 - Historic District Commission; Filings With Delegated Authority; Duties of Local Public Officials, Employees, and Department.

Section 399.210 - Construction of Act.

Section 399.211 - Appeal of Decisions.

Section 399.212 - Effect of Act as to Existing Legislation and Historical Commissions.

Section 399.213 - Powers and Duties of Historic District Commission.

Section 399.214 - Local Units; Establishing, Modifying, or Eliminating Historic Districts; Study Committee; Considerations; Review of Applications Within Proposed Historic District; Emergency Moratorium.

Section 399.215 - Violation; Fine; Payment of Costs.