Resources

Michigan Sea Grant coastal storms project

Published on September 28, 2017
Michigan Sea Grant has identified some tips and online tools to help communities assess their risks from extreme storms and determine what steps they might take to reduce stormwater impact.
Service Solvency: Ability of Michigan Cities to Provide an Adequate Level of Public Services

Published on June 19, 2017
Using audit reports and F-65 reports from the Department of Treasury, this report identifies Michigan cities that may be service insolvent, or on the verge of being unable to provide fundamental services to their residents.
Summary of Planning and Zoning Court Decisions, 2017

Published on May 22, 2017
A policy brief on planning and zoning court decisions, attorney general opinions for May 2016 to April 2017 by Kurt H. Schindler.
A Review of Michigan's Local Financial Emergency Law

Published on May 10, 2017
The paper outlines the four versions of local emergency manager law, and discusses pros and cons of PA 436 of 2012. It outlines four major alternatives to the way Michigan addresses local financial emergencies.
County Revenue Sharing Program: A Proposal for a New Formula

Published on May 8, 2017
The proposed new county revenue sharing formula levels the playing field between low and high taxable value property counties, accounts for tax effort and adjusts payments annually for inflation.
Understanding Wildfire Behavior in Michigan

Published on March 16, 2017
understanding wildfire behavior in Michigan
County Revenue Options

Published on December 1, 2016
Michigan counties have very limited revenue options other than the property tax. Additional revenue options provided to counties include general sales tax, motor fuel tax, alcohol, and tobacco tax.
First Impressions: Assessing Your Community for Tourism Application

Published on November 1, 2016
Background info and application for the First Impressions: Assessing Your Community for Tourism Program.
Comprendiendo la Conducta de los Incendios Forestales en Michigan

Published on September 22, 2016
This is the Spanish counterpart for the English bulletin 2882, Understanding Wildfire Behavior in Michigan.
Community Spray Programs

Published on September 22, 2016
Guidelines on questions to ask and legal requirements for community spray programs in Michigan