Mill Pond Dam Replacement Millage Proposal
Village of Northport · Leelanau County County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
This millage will allow Village of Northport to levy 1.24 mills ($1.24 per $1,000.00) to provide funds for the replacement and reconstruction of Mill Pond Dam and related improvements. Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be imposed on taxable property in the Village of Northport, County of Leelanau, Michigan, be increased by and the Village be authorized to levy a new additional millage in an amount not to exceed 1.24 mills ($1.24 per $1,000 of taxable value) for a period of twenty (20) years, beginning in 2027 and continuing through 2046, inclusive, for the purpose of providing funds for the reconstruction and replacement of the Mill Pond Dam, including all necessary engineering, design, permitting, environmental compliance, reconstruction, replacement, repair, maintenance, financing costs, legal expenses, and all related improvements, costs, and expenses? It is estimated that the levy of 1.24 mills would raise approximately $103,524.00 in the first year the millage is levied (2027).
In plain language
A VoterDecoder summary of the official measure text.
Village of Northport voters are asked to approve a new additional millage of up to 1.24 mills ($1.24 per $1,000 of taxable value) for 20 years, beginning in 2027 and continuing through 2046 inclusive. The money would fund reconstruction and replacement of the Mill Pond Dam and related improvements, including engineering, design, permitting, environmental compliance, financing costs, and legal expenses. The wording estimates the levy would raise approximately $103,524.00 in the first year (2027). A YES vote approves the millage, and a NO vote does not.
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