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Shall the previously-voted increase in the Township of Chester tax rate limitation, imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution, currently 1.7459 mills ($1.7459 per $1,000 of taxable value), which expires in 2026, be renewed and levied for an additional four (4) years, from 2027 through 2030, both inclusive, and shall an additional 0.0041 mill ($0.0041 per $1,000 of taxable value) be approved and levied to restore previous millage reductions under the “Headlee Amendment” since this millage was last approved, resulting in the levy of 1.75 mills ($1.75 per $1,000 of taxable value), subject to reduction as provided by law, on taxable property in the Township?The purpose of this renewed millage levy is to provide funds for operating and providing fire protection and emergency services in the Township, and for the purchase of related equipment. It is estimated that a levy of 1.75 mills would provide revenue of $226,895 in the first calendar year, of which $532 would result from the additional 0.0041 mill. The revenue from this millage levy will be disbursed to the Township of Chester.