MSU Extension Government

Resources

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  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.

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  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.

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  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).

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  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.

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  Planning and Zoning*A*Syst. #9: Capital Improvement Programming

  Published on June 1, 2016
  Capital Improvement Program (E-3104) provides a review of the process of creating an annual capital improvement program (CIP).

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  Planning and Zoning*A*Syst. #8: Community Planning & Zoning Audit, Site Plan Review

  Published on June 1, 2016
  A performance audit on the Site Plan Review (E-3058) provides a review of the administrative structure for handling site plan reviews: applications, public notification, record keeping, and use of standards in making decisions.

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  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.

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  Planning and Zoning*A*Syst. #6: Community Planning & Zoning Audit, Special Land Uses

  Published on June 1, 2016
  A performance audit on the Special Land Uses (E-3056) provides a review of the administrative structure for handling special use permits: pre applications, applications, public notification, record keeping, and use of standards in making decisions.

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  Planning and Zoning*A*Syst. #5: Community Planning & Zoning Audit, Administrative Structure

  Published on June 1, 2016
  A performance audit on the Administrative Structure (E-3055) provides a performance audit for the operation of the planning commission, zoning administrator, and zoning board of appeals. It covers office procedures, job descriptions, filing systems, etc.

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  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.