WHEREAS, Public Act 39, of 1976, authorizes a local unit of government to appropriate funds for activities or services to older citizens.

WHEREAS, activities or services under said Act mean identifiable actions directed toward the improvement of the social, legal, health, housing, educational, nutritional, recreational, or mobility status of older persons 60 years and older; and,

WHEREAS, said Act provides a local governing body of a local unit of government may submit a millage proposition to the electorate to levy up to 1 mil for services to older citizens; and,

WHEREAS, the Columbia Township Board desires to appropriate funds to promote such private, nonprofit corporation or organization for senior citizen activities or services.

NOW THEREFORE, the Township Board of Columbia Township, Van Buren County, Michigan, resolves to submit the following ballot proposition in the primary election to be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2002.

"Shall the limitation on the total amount of taxes which may be assessed on the taxable valuation of real and personal property in the Township of Columbia, Van Buren County, Michigan, be increased by one-quarter (.25) mil, being $0.25 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation, for a period of four (4) years, commencing with the 2002 tax year for the purpose of appropriating funds for activities or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of 60 years, pursuant to Public Act 39, 1976. It is estimated the revenue collected by Columbia Township as a result of this proposal will be approximately $20,000 in the first year of the levy.

The foregoing resolution offered by Board Member Burgett and supported by Board Member Hurley.

Upon roll call vote, the following voted.

Beckwith aye

Burgett aye

Fogarty aye

Harrington aye

Hurley aye

The Supervisor declared the resolution adopted.

Date of adoption November 20, 2001.

Mary Burgett

Columbia Township Clerk

I hereby certify the above to be a true and correct transcript of action taken by the Columbia Township board, County of Van Buren, State of Michigan.