Having police be able to respond in minutes is important.” “Some communities have decided to rely on the state police and general fund but we have not done so. If they don’t pass, we can’t continue the same level of police protection that we have,” McFarlane said. The millage is expected to raise an estimated $1,241,514 in the first year. The township is seeking the millage be renewed at 2.25 mills,or $2.25 per $1,000 of taxable value and levied for three years. The previous fire millage was voted on in 2008 with 77 percent-1,068 voters- being in favor of it.Ī portion of the second and third year millage levied on Hyundai’s new construction only will be disbursed to the Local Development Finance Authority of the Charter Township of Superior. “We’re able to buy good equipment and when the calls come in we can get people on the scene and prevent loss of life and damage to property,” McFarlane said. Fourteen firefighters work together to cover the areas. Although the township has its own fire services, it also collaborates with Ann Arbor Township to provide services to both areas. McFarlane said the millage must pass in order for the fire department to continue with the same level of operations. Township Supervisor William McFarlane said in the first year the millage is levied, it is estimated $1,655,352 will be received. This year, the proposed millage is for 3 mills, $3 per $1,000 of taxable value, and if approved it will be levied for three years for the purpose of providing additional revenue for fire protection and prevention. Superior Township residents will vote on three proposed millages in the Aug.
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