Property that is blighted, contaminated with pollutants, or otherwise functionally obsolete can often become a burden on an entire community. There are many resources available to assist Michigan’s municipalities in developing these more difficult property scenarios, but a particularly helpful tool is the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Refinancing Act and its newest component – The Housing…
Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act’s Newest Tool: The Housing TIF
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Best Practices for Regulating Battery Energy Storage Systems
In 2023, the Michigan legislature passed Act 235, requiring energy companies to meet continuously increasing clean energy standards. By 2040, energy providers will be required to have an energy portfolio derived exclusively from “clean energy.” MCL 460.1051(1). This legislation, among other goals and incentives from utilities and the State of Michigan, has caused an increase…
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Best Practices for Regulating Battery Energy Storage Systems
In 2023, the Michigan legislature passed Act 235, requiring energy companies to meet continuously increasing clean energy standards. By 2040, energy providers will be required to have an energy portfolio derived exclusively from “clean energy.” MCL 460.1051(1). This legislation, among other goals and incentives from utilities and the State of Michigan, has caused an increase…
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A Guidebook to Robert’s Rules of Order: What You Need to Know!
In this month’s E-Letter, we will consider the relevance of Robert’s Rules of Order in the context of your Township’s meeting procedures. This E-letter will discuss the scope of Robert’s Rules, and the various types of rules that are addressed. It will further explore that Robert’s Rules is non-binding on Townships, and only those Townships…
