MI OC Park Township Public Safety Millage Renewal and Increase
Shall the previous voted increase in the tax limitations imposed under Article IX Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Park Township, Ottawa County, Michigan of 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1000 of taxable value), reduced to 1.4531 mills ($1.4531 per $1000 of taxable value) by the required rollbacks expiring on December 31, 2026, be renewed and increased to 1.6 mills ($1.60 per $1000 of taxable value) for four (4) years, beginning in January 2027, and ending December 31, 2030.The inclusive intent of the millage is to provide funds to Park Township for public safety purposes including but not limited to emergency service operations, personnel, equipment and capital expenses for police, fire, and emergency medical services.If approved and levied in its entirety in the first calendar year of authorization, this proposal would raise an estimated $2,816,000 and would be subject to Headlee rollback pursuant to Article IX, Section 31 of the Michigan Constitution.This proposal would increase the taxes on a home with a market value of $500,000 by approximately $36.73 per year.
