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MI Comp L § 120.31 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 120 - Port Districts|Act 234 of 1925 - Port Districts (120.1 - 120.36)|Section 120.31 - Property Rights in Improvements; Cooperation Between Port District and Certain Other Public Bodies.

 ***** 120.31 THIS SECTION IS SUBJECT TO CONDITIONAL REPEAL: See (2) of 120.130 ***** 120.31 Property rights in improvements; cooperation between port district and certain other public bodies. Sec. 31.  No improvements shall be acquired or constructed by the port district unless such improvements shall, when completed, be the property of such port district, the county in which such port district is located, any commercial waterway district created within its boundaries, any city within such port district, the state of Michigan, or the United States of America, and the funds of such port district may be expended in the acquirement or construction of any harbor improvement embraced in such general plan adopted as in this act provided, in conjunction with the county in which such port district is located, any commercial waterway district created within its boundaries, any city in such port district, the state of Michigan, or the United States of America, or any or all of them. History: 1925, Act 234, Eff. Aug. 27, 1925 ;-- CL 1929, 2320 ;-- Am. 1931, Act 299, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 120.31 Compiler's Notes: For repeal of act, see MCL 120.130 and Compiler's note thereto.
MI Comp L § 120.32 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 120 - Port Districts|Act 234 of 1925 - Port Districts (120.1 - 120.36)|Section 120.32 - Power to Borrow in Anticipation of Tax.

 ***** 120.32 THIS SECTION IS SUBJECT TO CONDITIONAL REPEAL: See (2) of 120.130 ***** 120.32 Power to borrow in anticipation of tax. Sec. 32.  (1) A port commission is hereby authorized, prior to the receipt of taxes raised by a levy, to borrow money or issue the warrants of the district in anticipation of the revenues to be derived by the district from the levy of taxes for the purpose described in this act. The warrants shall be redeemed from the first money available from the levy of taxes when collected.  (2) Bonds and notes issued under this section are subject to the revised municipal finance act, 2001 PA 34, MCL 141.2101 to 141.2821. History: 1925, Act 234, Eff. Aug. 27, 1925 ;-- CL 1929, 2321 ;-- CL 1948, 120.32 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 447, Imd. Eff. June 17, 2002 Compiler's Notes: For repeal of act, see MCL 120.130 and Compiler's note thereto.
MI Comp L § 120.33 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 120 - Port Districts|Act 234 of 1925 - Port Districts (120.1 - 120.36)|Section 120.33 - Fund Created; Special Funds; Disbursement.

 ***** 120.33 THIS SECTION IS SUBJECT TO CONDITIONAL REPEAL: See (2) of 120.130 ***** 120.33 Fund created; special funds; disbursement. Sec. 33.  The county treasurer of the county in which the port district is located, or in the event that the district covers 2 or more whole counties, then the county treasurer designated by the port commission shall create a fund to be known as the “Port of ............... Fund,” into which shall be paid all money received by him from the collection of taxes in behalf of such port district, and no money shall be disbursed therefrom except upon warrants of the county auditor, or upon order of or vouchers approved by the port commission. The county treasurer shall also maintain such other special funds as may be prescribed by the port commission, into which shall be placed such moneys as the port commission may by its resolution direct, and from which disbursements shall be made upon proper warrants of the county auditor or county clerk issued against the same by authority of the port commission. History: 1925, Act 234, Eff. Aug. 27, 1925 ;-- CL 1929, 2322 ;-- CL 1948, 120.33 ;-- Am. 1958, Act 178, Imd. Eff. Apr. 18, 1958 Compiler's Notes: For repeal of act, see MCL 120.130 and Compiler's note thereto.
MI Comp L § 120.34a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 120 - Port Districts|Act 234 of 1925 - Port Districts (120.1 - 120.36)|Section 120.34a - Port Districts Coterminous With Cities and Townships; Powers of Local Governing Bodies.

 ***** 120.34a THIS SECTION IS SUBJECT TO CONDITIONAL REPEAL: See (2) of 120.130 ***** 120.34a Port districts coterminous with cities and townships; powers of local governing bodies. Sec. 34a.  In construing this act, port districts coterminous with a city or township shall follow the same procedure, as near as may be, substituting the local governing body and local officers where applicable for the board of supervisors and county officials, shall enjoy the same powers and be subject to the same conditions as set forth for county port districts, and port districts coterminous with 2 or more cities or townships shall in the same manner follow the same procedure, as near as may be, shall enjoy the same powers and be subject to the same conditions as set forth for port districts coterminous with 2 or more counties. History: Add. 1960, Act 40, Eff. Aug. 17, 1960 Compiler's Notes: For repeal of act, see MCL 120.130 and Compiler's note thereto.
MI Comp L § 120.35 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 120 - Port Districts|Act 234 of 1925 - Port Districts (120.1 - 120.36)|Section 120.35 - Construction of Act.

 ***** 120.35 THIS SECTION IS SUBJECT TO CONDITIONAL REPEAL: See (2) of 120.130 ***** 120.35 Construction of act. Sec. 35.  This act shall not be construed to repeal, amend, or modify any law heretofore enacted, providing a method of harbor improvement, regulation or control in this state, but shall be held to be an additional and concurrent method providing for such purpose and except by agreement between the port commission and the parties at interest, shall not be construed to include within its terms any property now or hereafter devoted to public use, owned, operated or controlled by any person, municipality or private corporation. History: 1925, Act 234, Eff. Aug. 27, 1925 ;-- CL 1929, 2324 ;-- CL 1948, 120.35 Compiler's Notes: For repeal of act, see MCL 120.130 and Compiler's note thereto.
MI Comp L § 120.36 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 120 - Port Districts|Act 234 of 1925 - Port Districts (120.1 - 120.36)|Section 120.36 - Repealed. 1966, Act 318, Eff. Mar. 10, 1967.

120.36 Repealed. 1966, Act 318, Eff. Mar. 10, 1967. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section provided that nothing in port district act deemed to constitute a grant of state land.
MI Comp L § 120.51 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 120 - Port Districts|Act 251 of 1966 - Port Districts (120.51 - 120.56)|Section 120.51 - Department of Commerce Designated State Agency; Cooperation and Negotiation With Port Districts and Harbor Facilities.

120.51 Department of commerce designated state agency; cooperation and negotiation with port districts and harbor facilities. Sec. 1.  The department of commerce is designated the state agency to cooperate and negotiate with port districts, port authorities, other governments, governmental units and agencies thereof in matters concerning the planning, acquisition, development, operation, maintenance and administration of port and commercial harbor facilities in this state. History: 1966, Act 251, Imd. Eff. July 11, 1966 Compiler's Notes: See Compiler's note to MCL 120.130.
MI Comp L § 120.52 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 120 - Port Districts|Act 251 of 1966 - Port Districts (120.51 - 120.56)|Section 120.52 - Requests for Matching Grants by Port Districts; Disbursement of Funds.

120.52 Requests for matching grants by port districts; disbursement of funds. Sec. 2.  Any port district created in accordance with the laws of this state, after receiving the approval of a majority of the members of the board of supervisors of the county in which the port district is situated, may request matching grants from the state to assist the port district in the planning, acquisition, development or expansion of port facilities, including lands, buildings, warehouses and similar facilities, acquired or to be acquired by the port district. The requests shall be filed with the department of commerce and the department shall include in its annual budget request, a listing of the funds requested by the various port districts and the recommendations of the department with respect thereto. Funds appropriated by the legislature to the various port districts shall be disbursed through the department which shall enter into appropriate agreements with the port districts prescribing the terms and conditions of the grants in accordance with the applicable laws of this state. The department shall on or before September 1 of each year submit a written report to the governor and the legislature. History: 1966, Act 251, Imd. Eff. July 11, 1966 Compiler's Notes: See Compiler's note to MCL 120.130.
MI Comp L § 120.53 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 120 - Port Districts|Act 251 of 1966 - Port Districts (120.51 - 120.56)|Section 120.53 - Cooperation and Agreements With United States; Conduct of Studies, Research Programs; Purpose, Approval.

120.53 Cooperation and agreements with United States; conduct of studies, research programs; purpose, approval. Sec. 3.  The department may cooperate and enter into agreements with the United States and any agency or department thereof in the conduct of studies, research programs and related investigations designed to make available to port districts of this state, information to assist in stimulating, increasing or developing traffic within the port districts; but in no case shall the department obligate the state without legislative approval. To the greatest extent possible, any such studies shall be conducted in conjunction with port districts of this state. History: 1966, Act 251, Imd. Eff. July 11, 1966 Compiler's Notes: See Compiler's note to MCL 120.130.
MI Comp L § 120.54 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 120 - Port Districts|Act 251 of 1966 - Port Districts (120.51 - 120.56)|Section 120.54 - Investigation of Transportation Rates; Representation of State and Port Districts.

120.54 Investigation of transportation rates; representation of state and port districts. Sec. 4.  The department shall conduct investigations of transportation rates and shall represent the state and the various port districts before any agency of this state, the United States, or any agency or department thereof, on all matters relative to the establishment, continuance, modification or discontinuance of transportation rates insofar as the rates affect port districts or shipping operations on the navigable waters of this state. History: 1966, Act 251, Imd. Eff. July 11, 1966 Compiler's Notes: See Compiler's note to MCL 120.130.
MI Comp L § 120.55 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 120 - Port Districts|Act 251 of 1966 - Port Districts (120.51 - 120.56)|Section 120.55 - Budget Requests; Purposes.

120.55 Budget requests; purposes. Sec. 5.  The department shall include in its annual budget request such funds as shall be necessary to permit the conduct of the programs and activities authorized by the provisions of this act, including administrative costs thereof. History: 1966, Act 251, Imd. Eff. July 11, 1966 Compiler's Notes: See Compiler's note to MCL 120.130.
MI Comp L § 120.56 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 120 - Port Districts|Act 251 of 1966 - Port Districts (120.51 - 120.56)|Section 120.56 - Construction of Act.

120.56 Construction of act. Sec. 6.  In construing this act, port districts coterminous with a city or township shall follow the same procedure as is prescribed for counties, substituting the local governing body and officers where applicable for the board of supervisors and county officials. Whenever in this act any power is granted to a port district, it shall be exercised by the port commission unless otherwise provided herein. Whenever in this act any power is granted to a port commission it shall be deemed to be granted to the port district but to be exercised by such port commission. History: 1966, Act 251, Imd. Eff. July 11, 1966 Compiler's Notes: See Compiler's note to MCL 120.130.
MI Comp L § 120.101 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 120 - Port Districts|Act 639 of 1978 - Hertel-Law-T. Stopczynski Port Authority Act (120.101 - 120.130)|Section 120.101 - Short Title.

120.101 Short title. Sec. 1.  This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Hertel-Law-T. Stopczynski port authority act”. History: 1978, Act 639, Imd. Eff. Jan. 11, 1979 Compiler's Notes: See Compiler's note to MCL 120.130.
MI Comp L § 120.102 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 120 - Port Districts|Act 639 of 1978 - Hertel-Law-T. Stopczynski Port Authority Act (120.101 - 120.130)|Section 120.102 - Definitions.

120.102 Definitions. Sec. 2.  As used in this act:  (a) “Authority” means a port authority created under this act and may also include the area within the jurisdiction of an authority.  (b) “Constituent unit” means a city or county requesting the incorporation of an authority.  (c) “Governing body of the city” means the city council or city commission of a city requesting incorporation of an authority created under this act.  (d) “Governing body of the county” means the county board of commissioners of a county participating in an authority created under this act.  (e) “Port facilities” means those facilities owned by the port authority such as: seawall jetties; piers; wharves; docks; boat landings; marinas; warehouses; storehouses; elevators; grain bins; cold storage plants; terminal icing plants; bunkers; oil tanks; ferries; canals; locks; bridges; tunnels; seaways; conveyors; modern appliances for the economical handling, storage, and transportation of freight and handling of passenger traffic; transfer and terminal facilities required for the efficient operation and development of ports and harbors; other harbor improvements; or improvements, enlargements, remodeling, or extensions of any of these buildings or structures.  (f) “Project” means the acquisition, purchase, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, remodeling, improvement, enlargement, repair, condemnation, maintenance, or operation of port facilities. History: 1978, Act 639, Imd. Eff. Jan. 11, 1979 Compiler's Notes: See Compiler's note to MCL 120.130.
MI Comp L § 120.103 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 120 - Port Districts|Act 639 of 1978 - Hertel-Law-T. Stopczynski Port Authority Act (120.101 - 120.130)|Section 120.103 - Port Authority; Exercise of Powers and Duties; Jurisdiction.

120.103 Port authority; exercise of powers and duties; jurisdiction. Sec. 3.  An authority may exercise and apply any or all of its powers and duties as prescribed and set forth in this act, within the respective boundaries of the county or counties creating a port authority under this act, including jurisdiction over commercially navigable water lying therein. History: 1978, Act 639, Imd. Eff. Jan. 11, 1979 Compiler's Notes: See Compiler's note to MCL 120.130.
MI Comp L § 120.104 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 120 - Port Districts|Act 639 of 1978 - Hertel-Law-T. Stopczynski Port Authority Act (120.101 - 120.130)|Section 120.104 - Port Authority; Incorporation; Recommendations; Articles of Incorporation; Body Corporate and Politic; Public Purpose.

120.104 Port authority; incorporation; recommendations; articles of incorporation; body corporate and politic; public purpose. Sec. 4.  (1) A city and county, a combination of counties or a combination consisting of at least 1 city and 1 county, by joint resolution of their respective governing bodies, may request the governor to authorize the incorporation of an authority. The governor shall consider the recommendations of the department of state highways and transportation and the department of commerce in authorizing the authority. The initial articles of incorporation shall be approved by the governor and may thereafter be amended by resolution of the authority, subject to approval by the governor. After approval by the governor, the articles of incorporation and any amendments to those articles shall be effective upon filing with the secretary of state.  (2) An authority created under this act shall be a body corporate and politic.  (3) The exercise by an authority of the powers conferred by this act shall be considered and held to be an essential governmental function and a benefit to, and a legitimate public purpose of the state, the authority, and the constituent units. History: 1978, Act 639, Imd. Eff. Jan. 11, 1979 Compiler's Notes: See Compiler's note to MCL 120.130.
MI Comp L § 120.105 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 120 - Port Districts|Act 639 of 1978 - Hertel-Law-T. Stopczynski Port Authority Act (120.101 - 120.130)|Section 120.105 - Port Authority; Appointment and Terms of Members; Vacancy; Reappointment; Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary-Treasurer; Quorum; Voting; Expenses; Liability.

120.105 Port authority; appointment and terms of members; vacancy; reappointment; chairperson, vice-chairperson, and secretary-treasurer; quorum; voting; expenses; liability. Sec. 5.  (1) Except as provided in subsection (5), an authority shall consist of 5 or 7 members as follows:  (a) One member shall be appointed by the governor.  (b) The remaining members shall be appointed by the governing body of each city and the governing body of each county that requested the incorporation of the authority. The representation on, and the number of members of, the authority shall be determined by agreement among the incorporating units and included within the joint resolution requesting incorporation of the authority.  (2) The members first appointed shall serve staggered terms. After the first appointment, each member shall serve a term of 4 years, except that a person appointed to fill a vacancy shall be appointed for the balance of the unexpired term. A member shall be eligible for reappointment.  (3) The members shall elect 1 of their membership as chairperson and another as vice-chairperson, shall designate the terms of office of those officers, and shall appoint a secretary-treasurer who need not be a member. A majority of the members of the authority shall constitute a quorum. The affirmative vote of a majority of the members shall be necessary for any action taken by the authority.  (4) The members shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for all necessary travel and other expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties.  (5) An authority that is established in a county having a population of 1,500,000 or more shall consist of 5 members as follows:  (a) One member shall be appointed by the governor.  (b) Two members shall be appointed by a majority of all the members of the county board of commissioners of the county. The members appointed shall be nominated by the commissioners on the board who do not reside within the political boundaries of a city having a population of 750,000 or more.  (c) Two members shall be appointed by the mayor of a city having a population of 750,000 or more that is located in the county.  (6) To the extent not protected by the immunity conferred by 1964 PA 170, MCL 691.1401 to 691.1415, a member of the authority appointed under this section who exercises the powers contained in this act in good faith is immune from civil or administrative liability arising from that conduct, unless the conduct was gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct. History: 1978, Act 639, Imd. Eff. Jan. 11, 1979 ;-- Am. 2001, Act 244, Imd. Eff. Jan. 8, 2002 Compiler's Notes: See Compiler's note to MCL 120.130.
MI Comp L § 120.106 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 120 - Port Districts|Act 639 of 1978 - Hertel-Law-T. Stopczynski Port Authority Act (120.101 - 120.130)|Section 120.106 - Bond of Secretary-Treasurer.

120.106 Bond of secretary-treasurer. Sec. 6.  Before the issuance of any bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness under this act, the secretary-treasurer of an authority shall execute a bond in the penal sum of $100,000.00, conditioned upon the faithful performance of the duties of the office and executed by a surety company authorized to transact business in this state as surety. The bond shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state. The premium of the bond shall be a current expense of the authority. History: 1978, Act 639, Imd. Eff. Jan. 11, 1979 Compiler's Notes: See Compiler's note to MCL 120.130.
MI Comp L § 120.107 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 120 - Port Districts|Act 639 of 1978 - Hertel-Law-T. Stopczynski Port Authority Act (120.101 - 120.130)|Section 120.107 - Advisory Committees and Councils.

120.107 Advisory committees and councils. Sec. 7.  An authority may organize and create advisory committees and councils to serve at the pleasure of the authority for terms and purposes considered to be in the best interest of furthering the intent and purpose of this act. The committees and councils shall be made up of persons especially skilled, knowledgeable, or experienced in international trade, finance, commerce, transportation, or labor. Members of the committees or councils shall serve without compensation but shall be entitled to reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties. History: 1978, Act 639, Imd. Eff. Jan. 11, 1979 Compiler's Notes: See Compiler's note to MCL 120.130.
MI Comp L § 120.108 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 120 - Port Districts|Act 639 of 1978 - Hertel-Law-T. Stopczynski Port Authority Act (120.101 - 120.130)|Section 120.108 - Port Authority; Powers Generally.

120.108 Port authority; powers generally. Sec. 8.  An authority may:  (a) Adopt, amend, and repeal bylaws for the regulation of its affairs and the conduct of its business.  (b) Sue and be sued on the same basis as the state; and adopt and register with the secretary of state an official seal and alter that seal at its pleasure.  (c) Maintain offices at a place or places, either within or without its jurisdiction as it may determine.  (d) Acquire, construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate, improve, maintain, lease as lessor or as lessee, repair, or operate port facilities within its territorial jurisdiction, including the dredging of ship channels and turning basins and the filling and grading of land therefor. An authority may operate a leased facility, owned by the authority, if the lessee defaults and a new lease is negotiated or competitively bid.  (e) Designate the location and character of the port facilities which the authority may hold or own or over which it is authorized to act and regulate all matters related to the location and character of those port facilities.  (f) Acquire, hold, and dispose of real and personal property.  (g) Make directly, or through the hiring of expert consultants, investigations and surveys of whatever nature, including studies of business conditions, freight rates, port services, physical surveys of the conditions of channels and structures, and the necessity for additional port facilities for the development and improvement of commerce and recreation and for the more expeditious handling of that commerce and recreation, and make studies, surveys, and estimates, as necessary for the execution of its powers under this act.  (h) Promulgate all necessary rules to fulfill the purposes of this act.  (i) Issue its bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness as provided in this act.  (j) Fix and revise from time to time and charge and collect rates, fees, rentals, or other charges for the use of a facility owned by the authority. History: 1978, Act 639, Imd. Eff. Jan. 11, 1979 Compiler's Notes: See Compiler's note to MCL 120.130.