News Summary
Northville Public Schools will present a Sinking Fund Millage Renewal on the August 5, 2025 ballot. This renewal aims to maintain funding for critical infrastructure and technology upgrades, ensuring the levy of the current millage rate continues for another decade. The district expects to raise approximately $4.1 million in the first year of implementation. The renewal is a continuation of the existing tax, reflecting community support for educational investments.
Northville, Michigan – Northville Public Schools is set to present a Sinking Fund Millage Renewal on the ballot for the upcoming election on August 5, 2025. This renewal is essential for continuing the levy of a building and site sinking fund millage, which is slated to expire with the 2025 tax levy.
The currently authorized millage rate is .9357 mills, equivalent to $0.9357 per $1,000 of taxable property value. This millage can be imposed on all properties within the Northville Public Schools district, which spans across Wayne, Oakland, and Washtenaw Counties in Michigan. If approved, the new millage would be applied for a duration of 10 years, starting in 2026 and ending in 2035.
Revenue generated from this millage is projected to be approximately $4,157,946 in the first year of implementation, 2026. The funds raised will be earmarked for various critical needs, including the construction or repair of school buildings, enhancements to school security, and the acquisition or upgrading of instructional technology, in accordance with legal stipulations regarding allowable uses of funding.
It is crucial to note that the proposed renewal is not an increase in taxes but rather a continuation of the current millage. The district has already received positive voter support for a $134 million bond since May 2023, aimed at addressing a variety of infrastructure, technology, and facility improvements across the schools. Initial data indicates that the bond was approved with a significant margin, tallying 2,756 votes in favor compared to 846 votes against across the three counties involved.
Adopting the sinking fund millage renewal aligns with the broader objectives highlighted by the recent bond approval, reflecting the community’s commitment to investing in public education. Recent infrastructure upgrades are projected to enhance every district building, including the introduction of Innovation Centers, new playground equipment, and improvements to athletic facilities.
The Northville Public Schools district is committed to managing taxpayers’ contributions responsibly and plans to begin selling bonds this summer, with the focus predominantly on infrastructure projects in the initial phases. Millage rates will remain stable at 3.4 mills as part of continuous capital improvement efforts.
The district emphasizes transparency and has committed to regularly updating the public regarding the bond’s progress through reports available on their dedicated website, which serves as a central hub for information concerning the school system’s news and updates.
Additionally, residents of Northville should be aware that various proposals will likely be on the ballot during the same election, and individuals seeking more information about upcoming elections can find details on the Oakland County Clerk’s website.
This Sinking Fund Millage Renewal represents a crucial step for Northville Public Schools to ensure that the required funding for school improvements and the maintenance of educational facilities remains in place, thereby directly benefiting the community’s students and faculty for years to come.
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- Oakland County 115: Northville Public Schools Sinking Fund Millage Renewal
- Hometown Life: Northville School Bond Approved by Voters
- Detroit News: School Bond Tax Issues in Upcoming Metro Detroit Election
- Free Press: Metro Detroit School Bond Millage Proposals
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