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MI Comp L § 254.141 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 254 - Bridges|Act 84 of 1959 - Easement for Bridge in Mackinac County (254.141 - 254.142)|Section 254.141 - Mackinac County Bridge; Conveyance of Easement.

254.141 Mackinac county bridge; conveyance of easement. Sec. 1.  The state department of conservation is hereby authorized and directed to convey to the board of county road commissioners of Mackinac county an easement over the unpatented lake bottom lands between Hill's island and island number 8 in the Les Cheneaux islands in Mackinac county for the purpose of a bridge connecting Hill's island and island number 8. History: 1959, Act 84, Imd. Eff. June 29, 1959
MI Comp L § 254.142 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 254 - Bridges|Act 84 of 1959 - Easement for Bridge in Mackinac County (254.141 - 254.142)|Section 254.142 - Bridge; Part of Public Road System.

254.142 Bridge; part of public road system. Sec. 2.  Before the conveyance authorized by this act is made, the board of county road commissioners of Mackinac county shall file with the department of conservation evidence of its acceptance of the bridge and roads connecting thereto as a part of the public road system and shall submit plans and specifications relative to the structure. The department of conservation may make such recommended changes in the plans and specifications as are necessary to protect the public interest in the public navigable waters. History: 1959, Act 84, Imd. Eff. June 29, 1959
MI Comp L § 254.151 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 254 - Bridges|Act 147 of 1935 - State Bridge Commission; Public Works (254.151 - 254.167)|Section 254.151 - State Bridge Commission; Issuance of Revenue Bonds for Public Works.

254.151 State bridge commission; issuance of revenue bonds for public works. Sec. 1.  Issuance of revenue bonds for public works. The state bridge commission hereinafter created is hereby authorized and empowered to acquire by purchase and to construct, or partly acquire and partly construct, and to improve, enlarge, reconstruct, own, equip, operate and maintain the public works hereinafter specified, and to issue revenue bonds, payable solely from earnings, to pay the cost of such works. History: 1935, Act 147, Imd. Eff. June 4, 1935 ;-- CL 1948, 254.151 Compiler's Notes: The catchlines following the act sections numbers were incorporated as part of the act as enacted.By Act 302 of 1931 the state gave its consent to the construction of a bridge across the Saint Clair river at or near Port Huron by the Great Lakes bridge commission, created by act of congress.The state bridge commission, referred to in this act, was transferred to the department of state highways and transportation and abolished by MCL 16.456.
MI Comp L § 254.152 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 254 - Bridges|Act 147 of 1935 - State Bridge Commission; Public Works (254.151 - 254.167)|Section 254.152 - State Bridge Commission; Definitions.

254.152 State bridge commission; definitions. Sec. 2.  Definitions. As used in this act, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings:  (a) The word “commission” shall mean the state bridge commission hereinafter created, or, if said state bridge commission shall be abolished, any board or officer succeeding to the principal functions thereof or upon whom the powers given by this act to said commission shall be given by law.  (b) The word “works” shall include all property, rights, easements and franchises relating thereto and deemed or convenient for their operation, and shall embrace an international bridge over, and ferries across the Saint Clair River at or near Port Huron.  (c) The word “improvements” shall mean such repairs, replacements, additions and betterments of and to works acquired by purchase as are deemed necessary to place them in a safe and efficient condition for the use of the public, if such repairs, replacements, additions and betterments are ordered prior to the sale of any bonds for the acquisition of such works.  (d) The term “cost of works” as applied to works to be acquired by purchase, shall include the purchase price, cost of improvements, financing charges, interest during any period of disuse before completion of improvements, cost of engineering and legal expenses, plans, specifications and surveys, estimates of cost and of revenues, other expenses necessary or incident to determining the feasibility or practicability of the enterprise, administrative expense and such other expenses as may be necessary or incident to the financing herein authorized, and the acquisition of the works and the placing of the same in operation.  (e) The term “cost of works” as applied to works to be constructed, shall embrace the cost of construction, the cost of all land, property, rights, easements and franchises acquired which are deemed necessary for such construction, the cost of all machinery and equipment, financing charges, interest prior to and during construction and for 6 months after completion of construction, cost of engineering and legal expenses, plans, specifications, surveys, estimates of cost and of revenues, other expenses necessary or incident to determining the feasibility or practicability of the enterprise, administrative expense and such other expenses as may be necessary or incident to the financing herein authorized and the construction of the works and the placing of the same in operation.  (f) The word “owner” shall include all individuals, incorporated companies, societies or associations having any title or interest in any properties, rights, easements or franchises to be acquired. History: 1935, Act 147, Imd. Eff. June 4, 1935 ;-- CL 1948, 254.152
MI Comp L § 254.153 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 254 - Bridges|Act 147 of 1935 - State Bridge Commission; Public Works (254.151 - 254.167)|Section 254.153 - State Bridge Commission; Membership, Oath, Bond.

254.153 State bridge commission; membership, oath, bond. Sec. 3.  State bridge commission. There is hereby created a commission to be known as the “state bridge commission,” and by that name the commission may sue and be sued; plead and be impleaded; contract and be contracted with; and have a common seal. The said commission shall consist of 3 members, who shall be appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate. The governor shall appoint the members of such commission as soon as may be after this act becomes effective. The said commissioners shall immediately enter upon their duties and shall hold office until the expiration of 2, 4 and 6 years, respectively, from the first day of April, 1935, the term of each to be designated by the governor, but their successors shall be appointed for the term of 6 years, excepting that any person appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve only for the unexpired term; and any commissioner shall be eligible for reappointment. Each commissioner before entering upon his duties shall take, subscribe and file his oath of office as required by law. Before the issuance of any bonds under the provisions of this act, each commissioner shall execute a bond, to be approved by the governor, in the penalty of 10,000 dollars, conditioned according to law, which bond shall be filed and recorded as are other bonds required of state officials. The commission shall elect 1 of its members as chairman and shall also elect a secretary who may not be a member of the commission. The state treasurer shall act as treasurer of the commission. History: 1935, Act 147, Imd. Eff. June 4, 1935 ;-- CL 1948, 254.153
MI Comp L § 254.154 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 254 - Bridges|Act 147 of 1935 - State Bridge Commission; Public Works (254.151 - 254.167)|Section 254.154 - State Bridge Commission; Acquisition of Necessary Property.

254.154 State bridge commission; acquisition of necessary property. Sec. 4.  Acquisition of necessary property. The commission shall have power to acquire by purchase upon such terms and conditions and in such manner as it may deem proper, and to acquire by condemnation in accordance with and subject to the provisions of any and all existing laws applicable to the condemnation of property for public use, any land, rights, easements, franchises and other property deemed necessary or proper for the construction, operation and maintenance of such works. Title to all property acquired or condemned shall be taken in the name of the state. The state shall be under no obligation to accept and pay for any property condemned under this act except from the funds provided by this act, and in any proceedings to condemn such orders may be made by the court having jurisdiction of the suit, action or proceeding as may be just to the state and to the owners of the property to be condemned. No property shall be acquired under this act upon which any lien or other encumbrance exists, unless at the time such property is acquired a sufficient sum of money be deposited in trust to pay and redeem such lien or encumbrance in full. History: 1935, Act 147, Imd. Eff. June 4, 1935 ;-- CL 1948, 254.154
MI Comp L § 254.155 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 254 - Bridges|Act 147 of 1935 - State Bridge Commission; Public Works (254.151 - 254.167)|Section 254.155 - State Bridge Commission; Purchase of Public Works.

254.155 State bridge commission; purchase of public works. Sec. 5.  Purchase of works. The commission is hereby authorized to acquire by purchase whenever it shall deem such purchase expedient, but solely by means of or with the proceeds of revenue bonds hereinafter authorized, any public works hereinabove specified, or any such works wholly or partly constructed, and any franchises, easements, permits and contracts for the construction of any such works, upon such terms and at such prices as may be considered by it to be reasonable and can be agreed upon between it and the owner thereof, title thereto to be taken in the name of the state. History: 1935, Act 147, Imd. Eff. June 4, 1935 ;-- CL 1948, 254.155
MI Comp L § 254.156 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 254 - Bridges|Act 147 of 1935 - State Bridge Commission; Public Works (254.151 - 254.167)|Section 254.156 - Improvement of Public Works.

254.156 Improvement of public works. Sec. 6.  Improvement of works purchased. At or before the time any such works shall be acquired by purchase, it shall be the duty of the commission to determine what repairs, replacements, additions or betterments will be necessary to place the works in safe and efficient condition for use, and to cause an estimate of the cost of such improvement to be made, and submitted to the commission by an engineer or engineers appointed by it; such improvements shall be ordered by the commission before the sale of any revenue bonds hereinafter authorized for the acquisition of such works, and shall be paid for out of the proceeds of such bonds. History: 1935, Act 147, Imd. Eff. June 4, 1935 ;-- CL 1948, 254.156
MI Comp L § 254.157 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 254 - Bridges|Act 147 of 1935 - State Bridge Commission; Public Works (254.151 - 254.167)|Section 254.157 - Construction of Public Works; Agreements With Other States and Canada.

254.157 Construction of public works; agreements with other states and Canada. Sec. 7.  Construction of works. The commission is hereby authorized to construct, whenever it shall deem such construction expedient, any public works hereinabove specified, the cost of such construction to be paid wholly by means of or with the proceeds of revenue bonds hereinafter authorized. The commission is hereby authorized to make agreements with any company, corporation or commission, incorporated or created under the laws of an adjoining state or of Canada, respecting the construction, maintenance and use of any public works which said commission is authorized by this act to acquire or construct, together with all appurtenances of such works, and is authorized to purchase within this state and within any adjoining state or within the Dominion of Canada, solely from funds provided under the authority of this act, any such works already constructed or partly constructed, and such lands, structures, rights of way, franchises, surveys, plans, works, plant, machinery, and easements and other interests in lands, including lands under water and riparian rights of any person, railroad or other corporation or municipality or political subdivision, deemed necessary for the construction of any such works or for the operation thereof, upon such terms and at such prices as may be considered by it to be reasonable and can be agreed upon between it and the owner thereof, title thereto to be taken in the name of the state. History: 1935, Act 147, Imd. Eff. June 4, 1935 ;-- CL 1948, 254.157
MI Comp L § 254.159 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 254 - Bridges|Act 147 of 1935 - State Bridge Commission; Public Works (254.151 - 254.167)|Section 254.159 - Lien on Bond Proceeds.

254.159 Lien on bond proceeds. Sec. 9.  Lien upon bond proceeds. All moneys received from any revenue bonds issued pursuant to this act shall be applied solely to the payment of the cost of the works or to the appurtenant sinking fund, and there shall be and hereby is created and granted a lien upon such moneys until so applied, in favor of the holders of the bonds or the trustee hereinafter provided for in respect of such bonds. History: 1935, Act 147, Imd. Eff. June 4, 1935 ;-- CL 1948, 254.159
MI Comp L § 254.162 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 254 - Bridges|Act 147 of 1935 - State Bridge Commission; Public Works (254.151 - 254.167)|Section 254.162 - Powers of Commission.

254.162 Powers of commission. Sec. 12.  Powers. The commission shall have power to make and enter into all contracts or agreements necessary or incidental to the execution of its powers under this act, and may employ engineering, architectural and construction experts and inspectors and attorneys, and such other employes as may be deemed necessary, and may fix their compensation. All such compensation and all expenses incurred in carrying out the provisions of this act shall be paid solely from funds provided under the authority of this act, and no liability or obligation shall be incurred hereunder beyond the extent to which money shall have been provided under the authority of this act. The commission may accept from any federal agency grants for or in aid of the construction of any public works under this act, and may exercise any powers which may be conferred upon it by acts of the congress of the United States or which are necessary or convenient for the execution of its powers under this act. All public or private property damaged or destroyed in carrying out the powers granted under this act shall be restored or repaired and placed in their original condition, as nearly as practicable, or adequate compensation made therefor, out of funds provided by this act. History: 1935, Act 147, Imd. Eff. June 4, 1935 ;-- CL 1948, 254.162
MI Comp L § 254.163 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 254 - Bridges|Act 147 of 1935 - State Bridge Commission; Public Works (254.151 - 254.167)|Section 254.163 - Action by Trustee and Bondholders.

254.163 Action by trustee and bondholders. Sec. 13.  Action by trustee and bondholders. Any holder of any of such revenue bonds or any of the coupons attached thereto, and the trustee, if any, except to the extent the rights herein given may be restricted by resolution passed before the issuance of the revenue bonds or by the trust indenture may, either at law or in equity, by suit, action, mandamus or other proceeding protect and enforce any and all rights granted hereunder or under such resolution or trust indenture and may enforce and compel performance of all duties required by this act or by such resolution or trust indenture to be performed by the commission, including the fixing, charging and collecting of tolls, fees, rents, rates and other charges for the use of such works. History: 1935, Act 147, Imd. Eff. June 4, 1935 ;-- CL 1948, 254.163
MI Comp L § 254.164 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 254 - Bridges|Act 147 of 1935 - State Bridge Commission; Public Works (254.151 - 254.167)|Section 254.164 - Acceptance of Contributions; Use.

254.164 Acceptance of contributions; use. Sec. 14.  Contributions. The commission shall have authority to receive and accept contributions of either money or property or other things of value to be held, used and applied for the purposes in this act provided. The state highway department, subject to the approval of the state administrative board, is hereby authorized to cooperate with the commission in the construction of any bridge under the provisions of this act and in securing federal aid therefor. History: 1935, Act 147, Imd. Eff. June 4, 1935 ;-- CL 1948, 254.164
MI Comp L § 254.165 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 254 - Bridges|Act 147 of 1935 - State Bridge Commission; Public Works (254.151 - 254.167)|Section 254.165 - Competing Ferries.

254.165 Competing ferries. Sec. 15.  Competing ferries. If the commission shall provide for the issuance hereunder of a single issue of revenue bonds for the purpose of paying the cost of constructing a bridge or tunnel and of acquiring a ferry or ferries within 5 miles of the location which shall be selected for such bridge or tunnel, the commission shall not be required to maintain or operate any such ferry but in the discretion of the commission any such ferry, with the appurtenances and property thereto connected and belonging, may be sold or otherwise disposed of or may be abandoned and dismantled whenever in the judgment of the commission it may seem expedient so to do. The proceeds of any sale or disposition of any ferry or ferries shall be paid into the sinking fund hereinabove provided for the bonds. History: 1935, Act 147, Imd. Eff. June 4, 1935 ;-- CL 1948, 254.165
MI Comp L § 254.166 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 254 - Bridges|Act 147 of 1935 - State Bridge Commission; Public Works (254.151 - 254.167)|Section 254.166 - Alternative Methods of Act.

254.166 Alternative methods of act. Sec. 16.  Act provides alternative method. This act shall be deemed to provide an additional and alternative method for the doing of the things authorized hereby and shall be regarded as supplemental and additional to powers conferred by other laws, and shall not be regarded as in derogation of any powers now existing. History: 1935, Act 147, Imd. Eff. June 4, 1935 ;-- CL 1948, 254.166
MI Comp L § 254.167 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 254 - Bridges|Act 147 of 1935 - State Bridge Commission; Public Works (254.151 - 254.167)|Section 254.167 - Construction of Act.

254.167 Construction of act. Sec. 17.  Act liberally construed. This act, being necessary for the welfare of the state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes hereof. History: 1935, Act 147, Imd. Eff. June 4, 1935 ;-- CL 1948, 254.167
MI Comp L § 254.191 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 254 - Bridges|Act 11 of 2010 - Blue Water Bridge Plaza Expansion Oversight Reporting Act (254.191 - 254.192)|Section 254.191 - Short Title.

254.191 Short title.Sec. 1.  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "blue water bridge plaza expansion oversight reporting act". History: 2010, Act 11, Imd. Eff. Mar. 8, 2010
MI Comp L § 254.192 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 254 - Bridges|Act 11 of 2010 - Blue Water Bridge Plaza Expansion Oversight Reporting Act (254.191 - 254.192)|Section 254.192 - Written Accounting of Expenditures and Updates.

254.192 Written accounting of expenditures and updates.Sec. 2.  The state transportation department shall provide, as directed in this section and at reasonable intervals, a written accounting of all expenditures related to the plaza expansion project and written updates as to whether the plaza expansion project is staying within the budget for project expenditures with full explanations for any expenditures beyond those budgeted. The written accounting and updates shall be provided to all of the following:  (a) The members of the standing committees in the senate and house of representatives that deal primarily with transportation and local government issues. The written updates shall be submitted electronically.  (b) Each member of the transportation appropriations subcommittee in the house of representatives and the senate.  (c) Each elected state official in the county in which the expansion project is located. History: 2010, Act 11, Imd. Eff. Mar. 8, 2010
MI Comp L § 254.201 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 254 - Bridges|Repealed - Act 237 of 1935 - International Bridge Authority (254.201 - 254.216)|Section 254.201 - Repealed. 1954, Act 99, Imd. Eff. Apr. 12, 1954.

254.201 Repealed. 1954, Act 99, Imd. Eff. Apr. 12, 1954. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section defined terms with respect to international bridge authority.
MI Comp L § 254.202 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 254 - Bridges|Repealed - Act 237 of 1935 - International Bridge Authority (254.201 - 254.216)|Section 254.202 - Repealed. 2000, Act 243, Eff. Sept. 2, 2000.

254.202 Repealed. 2000, Act 243, Eff. Sept. 2, 2000. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to creation and appointment of international bridge authority.
MI Comp L § 254.203-254.216 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 254 - Bridges|Repealed - Act 237 of 1935 - International Bridge Authority (254.201 - 254.216)|Section 254.203-254.216 - Repealed. 1954, Act 99, Imd. Eff. Apr. 12, 1954.

254.203-254.216 Repealed. 1954, Act 99, Imd. Eff. Apr. 12, 1954. Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections were a major portion of international bridge authority act.
MI Comp L § 254.222 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 254 - Bridges|Act 99 of 1954 - International Bridge Authority (254.221 - 254.240)|Section 254.222 - Revenue Bonds; Statement, Expenses.

254.222 Revenue bonds; statement, expenses. Sec. 2.  Revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this act shall not be deemed to constitute a debt of the state or of any political subdivision thereof or a pledge of the faith and credit of the state or of any such political subdivision, but shall be payable solely from the funds provided therefor from revenues. All such revenue bonds shall contain on the face thereof a statement to the effect that neither the state nor the authority shall be obligated to pay the same or the interest thereon except from revenues of the project and that neither the faith and credit nor the taxing power of the state or of any political subdivision thereof is pledged to the payment of the principal of or the interest on such bonds.  All expenses incurred in carrying out the provisions of this act shall be payable solely from funds provided under the authority of this act and no liability or obligation shall be incurred by the authority hereunder beyond the extent to which moneys shall have been provided under the provisions of this act. History: 1954, Act 99, Imd. Eff. Apr. 12, 1954
MI Comp L § 254.223a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 254 - Bridges|Act 99 of 1954 - International Bridge Authority (254.221 - 254.240)|Section 254.223a - Expenditure From Bridge Revenues; Purposes; Payment.

254.223a Expenditure from bridge revenues; purposes; payment. Sec. 3a.  If taxes or assessments are imposed by law in Canada on the Canadian portion of the project to be paid from bridge revenue under an interlocal agreement entered into pursuant to section 3(p), an equal sum may be expended in Michigan from bridge revenue for purposes similar to those of the taxes or assessments, for reasonable appurtenances, or for the maintenance or improvement of access to the bridge. If taxes or assessments are paid directly to a Canadian local unit of government, an equal sum shall be paid directly to a Michigan local unit of government. History: Add. 2000, Act 243, Imd. Eff. June 29, 2000