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Relief at the Right Time: How Michigan's Local Governments are Spending their State and Local Fiscal Relief Funds
Published on August 7, 2023
As of March 31, 2023, approximately $1.9 billion, or about 42 percent, has been obligated out of the $4.4 billion dispersed among over 1,700 local Michigan units from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Local Fiscal Recover Funds (SLFRF). -
Guide to Michigan County Government 5th Edition
Published on August 1, 2019
Revised and updated by public policy experts with Michigan State University Extension -
Summary of Planning and Zoning Decisions 2018
Published on May 18, 2018
A policy brief on planning and zoning court decisions, attorney general opinions for May 2017 to April 2018. -
Data-Driven Decision Making: Current Issues Affecting Michigan Local Governments webinar
Published on October 27, 2017
Bill Anderson and Jeff Nutting of the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments talk about how their organization uses data to inform local governments and help inform long-term planning. -
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. -
Chapter 9 Bankruptcy: Simulation Exercise
Published on December 12, 2016
While not a cure for fiscal stress, Chapter 9 is a tool that a municipality may use to reset its financial course when all other methods fail. This paper identifies several lessons learned through a simulation exercise using live case data. -
Municipality Legacy Costs
Published on March 13, 2013
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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. -
Land Division Act
Published on May 31, 2016
The Land Division Act is the Michigan statute for dividing property (exempt divisions, divisions, bonus divisions, re-divisions, subdivisions), establishing local government review and approval of splitting a parcel of land, etc. -
Planning & Zoning for Solar Energy Systems: A Guide for Michigan Local Governments
Published on October 5, 2021
The purpose of this guide is to help Michigan communities meet the challenge of becoming solar-ready by addressing solar energy systems (SES) within their planning policies and zoning regulations. -
Limits and parameters on local and state regulation of wireless communication
Published on May 31, 2016
At the start of 2013, significant new restrictions were placed on local governmental authority to regulate the expansion and location of wireless service facilities, in addition the restrictions on local regulations already in place. -
Sample #1E: Bylaws for a Planning Commission
Published on July 7, 2022
This presents a sample bylaws, for a planning commission in Michigan. It is written to cover most needs that may occur, so editing is mainly to omit what is not pertinent for a given community. -
Anti-S.L.A.P.P. Bills introduced in State House
Published on May 31, 2016
Discussion on law suits filed to stifle public participation at public meetings Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (S.L.A.P.P.). A public policy paper by Gary Taylor. -
The Lansing-East Lansing Metro Region Fiscal Scorecard
Published on May 9, 2012
This report analyzes the efficiency of the local governments in the Lansing-East Lansing metro region by comparing them to the governments in other similar metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) throughout the United States. -
Michigan County Government Survey: Services Provided to Local Government Summary Report
Published on March 15, 2024
This resource is a collaboration between the Michigan Association of Counties and MSU Extension's Center for Local Government, Finance and Policy. -
Planning and Zoning*A*Syst. #4: Community Planning & Zoning Audit, The Zoning Ordinance
Published on June 1, 2016
A performance audit on the The Zoning Ordinance (E-3054) reviews the process of zoning ordinance and zoning amendment adoption (to make sure that it was done properly) and what needs to be in the file to document that the proper steps were taken. -
Planning and Zoning*A*Syst. #3: Community Planning & Zoning Audit, Planning Coordination
Published on June 1, 2016
A performance audit on the Planning Coordination (E-3053) covers the process of coordination with neighboring government planning (review of each other’s plans); coordination with state, federal and other government agencies; coordination practices; etc. -
Planning and Zoning*A*Syst. #10: Subdivision and Land Splitting Reviews
Published on June 1, 2016
Subdivision and Land Splitting Reviews (E-3105) provides a review of the administrative structure for handling land divisions, subdivisions or plats, site-condominiums, lot splits and certified plats: preapplication meetings with the developer, etc. -
Planning and Zoning*A*Syst. #11: Capital Improvements Review
Published on June 1, 2016
Capital Improvements Review (E-3106) provides a review of the process for the planning commission to review and comment on local government construction projects (which are otherwise not subject to zoning). -
Planning and Zoning*A*Syst. #7: Community Planning & Zoning Audit, Planned Unit Development
Published on June 1, 2016
A performance audit on the Planned Unit Development (E-3057) provides a review of the administrative structure for handling planned unit development handled as a special use permit and as a zoning amendment: pre-applications, applications, etc.