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How the Hartland‑Deerfield Fire Authority split and usage formula shape the new millage
Summary
Board members and staff explained the authority's shared‑services structure and a usage‑based formula that yields an 81/19 Hartland/Deerfield split; the split and multi‑year averaging informed the township's proposed millage and budgeting.
Township staff described the Hartland‑Deerfield Fire Authority as an independent shared‑services entity created under Public Act 57, governed by representatives from Hartland and Deerfield townships. A staff presenter said the authority’s budget share is calculated using a usage formula that measures firefighter hours delivering services in each township and then smooths that share over a three‑year average to reduce year‑to‑year volatility.
The board heard that the current budget year beginning April 1 reflects an approximately 81% Hartland / 19% Deerfield split. During the discussion a trustee noted Deerfield plans to increase its levy to match Hartland's proposed increase, and staff emphasized that the township still funds township‑owned building maintenance and other non‑authority costs in addition to the authority's operating and capital needs.
