Public Safety Millage Proposal November 2018 Election

Questions to Answer Why a Millage Increase? Why Now? Why 1.2 Mils?

Ballot Language Shall the Charter Township of Plymouth impose an increase of 1.2 mils ($1.20 per $1000 of taxable value) in the charter township tax levy limitation imposed under MCL 42.27 for a period of 18 years, 2018 through 2035 inclusive, with the revenue to be used only for: Paying pension, retirement, and healthcare obligations for public safety personnel; Obtaining, maintaining and improving fire and police equipment and facilities; Providing police, fire and dispatch public safety services, thereby raising in the first year $2,100,000. Yes No

What Will The Money Be Used For? Addressing Unfunded Legacy Costs Replacing Vehicles & Equipment Achieving & Maintaining Adequate Staffing Levels Funds Will Be Used For Public Safety Only

How Are Property Taxes Calculated Taxable Value Millage Rate X = Taxes 1,000 Example - $400,000 Home $200,000 X 4.00 = $800 1,000 Taxable Value is Roughly 50% of Market Value

No Tax Rate Increase Since 2005 Millage Rate History No Tax Rate Increase Since 2005

Taxable Value History (value in millions) 20% Drop in Taxable Value

Property Tax History 20% Drop in Tax Revenue “Proposal A” Impact Tax Revenue Have Not Returned to 2005 Levels

Example of Taxes Paid Home Purchased in 2001 Includes 2.0 Mil RESA

Where Does Your Tax $1 Go? Plymouth Township Wayne County Education (.13) Wayne County (.25) Education (.56) Other (.06) State Education (.19) Wayne County RESA (.18) Plymouth-Canton (.13) Schoolcraft (.06) Library Huron Metro Parks Zoo DIA

Wayne County Neighbors Local Millage Rate Comparison

The Impact of Legacy Costs

Legacy Cost Definition Legacy costs are those cost incurred to fulfill past promises made to Police Officers and Firefighters to provide pensions and healthcare benefits to them and their families upon retirement.

Future Legacy Costs Pensions Only 65% Funded

Future Legacy Costs Healthcare 0% Funded

Future Legacy Costs Pension & Healthcare Combined Over $5 Million coming due in the next 7 years

Legacy Costs The Need to Act Now Legacy costs alone will eliminate the available General Fund balance in 5 years.

Public Act 202 of 2017 Michigan residents deserve the financial stability and effective delivery of local government services that help ensure their communities are strong and thriving, and retirees who have worked years for local governments deserve to know their retirement benefits will be there when they need them. - Governor Rick Snyder

Investing in Public Safety

Capital Costs Fire Cost to replace 3 fire truck (’19, ‘21, ‘22) and our 3 ambulances every 8 years

Capital Costs Police & Dispatch Assumes Drug Forfeiture Funds Disappear in 3 years

Police Staffing Targets * 52 Midwest Average 25,000 – 49,999 Population 30 Chief Recommendation 26 Start of 2018 * 1.9 Officers per 1,000 Population

1.4 Firefighters per 1,000 Population Fire Staffing Targets * 39 Midwest Average 25,000 – 49,999 Population Chief Recommendation 24 21 Start of 2018 * 1.4 Firefighters per 1,000 Population

Total Impact Legacy Costs + Investment

Total Impact

the Township Requires an Incremental Total Impact From 2019 through 2035 the Township Requires an Incremental $37,500,000 Or 1.2 Mills per Year For Public Safety Over 2018 Spending Levels

1.2 Mil Impact per Household Subdivision Average Home Value Taxable Value Increase Bradbury $121,300 $38,000 $45 Green Meadows $190,700 $77,400 $93 Arbor Village $202,100 $81,800 $97 Parklane Meadows $208,800 $83,400 $100 Lake Pointe $231,500 $91,900 $110 Westbriar $320,300 $131,500 $158 Trailwood $355,800 $139,200 $167 Andover Lakes $362,600 $153,200 $184 Ridgewood Hills $369,100 $163,400 $196 Beacon Estates $388,400 $166,900 $200 Quail Run/Hollow $400,200 $172,000 $206 Rolling Oaks $443,100 $203,200 $244 Country Club Village $573,800 $254,800 $306 Average Township Home $310,400 $129,100 $155 Total Annual Taxes Will Increase By 3.9%