Board briefed on operating millage options; rollback record flagged for audit
Rob Taylor told trustees Bath levies about 3.5 mills (charter max 5 mills) and raised an apparent historical rollback discrepancy that may limit raising mills without voter approval; trustees asked staff to audit L‑4029/rollback records before decisions.
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Trustees examined how operating millage mechanics and historical rollback calculations affect revenue capacity. Rob Taylor explained that as a charter township Bath may levy up to 5 mills but is currently assessing about 3.5 mills. He said the township might be able to raise a portion of mills without voter approval if a gap exists between what is levied and the local maximum allowable; otherwise a voter override is required.
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