Question 3: New Millage Proposition 1.00 Mill for Parks and Recreation Purposes

Shall the limitation on general ad valorem taxation within the Township of Byron imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution be increased for the Township of Byron by a rate not to exceed (1.00) mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for a period of ten (10) years, beginning in the year 2026 and continuing through the year 2035, both inclusive, subject to reduction as provided by law, on taxable value in the Township?
The purpose of this new millage levy is to raise additional funds to be used by the Township for funding the expansion, acquisition, improvement, operation, and maintenance of Township parks, recreation facilities, trails, pathways, and sidewalks. It is estimated that a levy of 1.00 mill would provide revenue of $2,019,781 in the first calendar year. If this new millage is approved, the Township Board anticipates levying 0.60 mill on the December 1, 2026, tax bill. The revenue from this new millage levy will be disbursed and used by the Township.