Nov 5 Ballot: Voters in Oxford Twp Have Three Proposals on Ballot
Oxford, MI – Voters in Oxford Township have three proposals on the Nov. 5 ballot. Here is the ballot language:
Oxford Township Millage for Fire Protection, Emergency Medical Services, and Advanced Life Support Services
Shall the Charter Township of Oxford, County of Oakland, Michigan impose a new additional millage on taxable property of up to 5.25 mills ($5.25 per $1,000 of state taxable value) for a period of 6 (six) years, 2024 through 2029, inclusive, for the purpose of providing funds for operations and capital expenses for fire protection, emergency medical services (EMS) and advanced life support (ALS) services for the Charter Township of Oxford?
If approved, the new millage shall be levied in lieu of and to replace the previously voted millage of 4.5 mills, which expired in December 2023, for operations and capital expenses for fire protection, emergency medical services and advanced life support services which, after the required rollback, last resulted in a levy of 4.3997 mills. It is estimated this new additional mi llage will raise approximately $6,420,582.21 in its first year if approved and levied. By operation of Michigan law, this millage will disburse a portion of revenue to the Village of Oxford Downtown Development Authority. A property with a taxable value of $100,00 would be taxed up to 525.00 for the millage.
Safety Path Millage
Shall the Charter Township of Oxford impose a millage increase of up to .50 mills ($0.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levy it for ten (10) years, 2024 through 2033 inclusive, for purposes of financing the construction, maintenance, repair, and replacement of a network of safety paths, trails, and boardwalks and the acquisition of rights-of-way for said safety paths for purposes of providing additional recreational opportunities and safe routes to schools, parks, and neighborhoods in the Township?
If approved, the new additional Safety Path Millage will be assessed on all taxable property within the Township. Approval o f this proposal would authorize the levy of approximately $0.50 per $1,000 of taxable property in the Township. This proposal is estimated to result in the authorization to collect up to $611,484.02 in the first year if approved and levied. By operation of Michigan law, this millage will disburse a portion of revenue to the Village of Oxford Downtown Development Authority. Shall this proposal be adopted?
Oxford Township Single Hauler Ordinance Adoption
The Charter Township of Oxford currently has multiple companies collecting trash from residences on various days and times. To reduce road wear, improve traffic safety, and offer more economical household solid waste, recyclable, and yard waste collection, should the Township Board of Trustees adopt an ordinance granting the Township the authority to award a residential trash collection contract to service the entire Township?
If approved, a five-year Contract with a single hauler is estimated at $60.75 per quarter per household in the first year and estimated at $71.07 per quarter per household by the fifth year of the Contract.
Several communities have proposals on the ballot. For the full list and more election information visit the Oakland County Clerk’s website. Also visit the Oakland County Times Election Page for candidate interviews and more info.
