ALLOW TRANSPORTATION FACILITY; TOWNSHIP S.B. 897:
SUMMARY OF BILL
REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE
Senate Bill 897 (as reported without amendment)
Sponsor: Senator Darrin Camilleri
CONTENT
The bill would amend Chapter 16 of the Revised Statutes of 1846, which governs the powers and duties of townships, to allow a township with a population between 10,000 and 15,000 individuals, located in a county with a population greater than 1.5 million, to acquire, own, or operate a public service facility that provided transportation to the township. The bill also would allow the township that owned or operated the public service facility to charge a user fee.
BRIEF RATIONALE
Grosse Ile Township is a small island community in Wayne County off the coast of southeast Detroit. There are currently two bridges that individuals can use to cross the Detroit River between the mainland and Grosse Ile Township. The northernmost bridge, called the Grosse Ile Toll Bridge, is privately-operated. The owner may set the toll, fee, and weight limit for the Bridge. Reportedly, the owner is considering selling the Bridge to the Township. The bill would allow the Township to purchase the Bridge, which could improve its usefulness for the public.
Legislative Analyst: Alex Krabill
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would allow townships in Wayne County with populations between 10,000 and 15,000 to create a public service facility that provided transportation. It would not have a fiscal impact on the State. It could have a fiscal impact on the townships if they choose to create this public service facility. The bill would allow for the collection of fees to pay for this service. Assuming the township created the public service facility, the bill would increase costs for the township and increase revenue from the fees. It is unknown whether the fees generated would cover the full cost of the service.
Date Completed: 6-13-24 Fiscal Analyst: Bobby Canell
This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.