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Calhoun County keeps 2005 millage at 6.3713 mills; apportionment report approved
Summary
The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners adopted the county's 2005 millage rates (total 6.3713) and approved the 2005 Apportionment Report allocating $149,109,081 in summer and winter taxes across 59 taxing authorities; both votes were unanimous.
The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 6 adopted the county’s 2005 millage rates and approved the official apportionment report that authorizes property tax levies for the county’s taxing authorities.
Equalization Director Richard Gruber told commissioners the L‑4029 form shows a total millage rate of 6.3713 for 2005. Commissioner Bolger observed the rate had not increased from the prior year; Gruber replied, “Correct.” The board adopted Resolution 164‑2005, which breaks the total into an allocated 5.3744 mills for general operating, 0.0035 for the Soldiers’ Relief Fund, 0.2482 for the medical care facility, and 0.7452 for senior services.
Gruber also presented the 2005 Apportionment Report showing total summer and winter tax collections of $149,109,081 for 59 taxing authorities and explained that the report is lengthier this year because Department of Natural Resources/PILT valuations were separated and reflected at 2004 rates. He said the apportionment may need amendment after the November elections.
The board approved the apportionment in accordance with state law (MCL 211.37) by unanimous roll call.
Why it matters: the apportionment and adopted millage rates determine how property-tax revenue is allocated among cities, schools, county services and other local taxing authorities for the coming year. Any changes to the apportionment after elections would affect collection amounts distributed to those authorities.
Next steps: the board’s action authorizes collection under the approved rates; officials noted the apportionment could be amended if required after the November elections.
