Environmental protection: sewage; municipal stormwater utilities; provide for, and authorize fee. Creates new act.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes a framework for municipalities in Michigan to create and manage stormwater management utilities. It allows local governments to charge fees for stormwater services, collect funds in a dedicated enterprise fund, and develop stormwater management plans. The bill outlines procedures for determining fees, appealing assessments, and potentially reducing fees based on property improvements that reduce stormwater runoff.
Key provisions
- Establishes stormwater management utilities and associated fees.
- Requires local governments to adopt stormwater management plans.
- Creates a stormwater enterprise fund to collect and manage fees.
- Allows for fee reductions based on property improvements that reduce stormwater runoff.
- Provides a process for property owners to appeal stormwater management utility fees.
- Specifies procedures for billing, delinquent fees, and lien creation.
- Mandates public hearings and notice requirements for plan and fee adoption.
- Defines key terms related to stormwater management.
Who is affected
- Local governments (cities, villages, townships, counties)
- Property owners
- Residents of Michigan
- Stormwater management professionals
- Environmental regulators
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