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MI Comp L § 103.1 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-XXIII - Chapter XXIII Sidewalks. (103.1...103.5)|Section 103.1 - Sidewalks; Control; Grading; Construction, Maintenance.

103.1 Sidewalks; control; grading; construction, maintenance. Sec. 1.  The city council shall have control of all sidewalks in the public streets and alleys of the city, and may prescribe the grade thereof, and change the same when deemed necessary. They shall have power to build, maintain and keep in repair sidewalks and crosswalks in the public streets and alleys, and to charge the expense of constructing and maintaining such sidewalks upon the lots and premises adjacent to and abutting upon such walks. History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 3187 ;-- CL 1915, 3101 ;-- CL 1929, 2025 ;-- CL 1948, 103.1
MI Comp L § 103.2 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-XXIII - Chapter XXIII Sidewalks. (103.1...103.5)|Section 103.2 - Sidewalks; Required Construction and Repair by Owners at Public Expense.

103.2 Sidewalks; required construction and repair by owners at public expense. Sec. 2.  The council shall also have authority to require the owners and occupants of lots and premises to build, rebuild and maintain sidewalks in the public streets adjacent to and abutting upon such lots and premises and to keep them in repair at all times, and to construct and lay the same upon such lines and grades, and of such width, materials and manner of construction, and within such time as the council shall by ordinance or resolution prescribe, the expense thereof to be paid by such owner or occupant; or the council may, by a 2/3 vote of all the aldermen elect pay such part of the expense of building or rebuilding such walk as they may deem proper from the general street fund, or from the street district fund of any street district in which such walk may be located. History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 3188 ;-- CL 1915, 3102 ;-- CL 1929, 2026 ;-- CL 1948, 103.2
MI Comp L § 103.3 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-XXIII - Chapter XXIII Sidewalks. (103.1...103.5)|Section 103.3 - Sidewalks; Removal of Snow, Ice; Repair, Removal of Obstructions.

103.3 Sidewalks; removal of snow, ice; repair, removal of obstructions. Sec. 3.  The council shall also have power, either by ordinance or resolution, to cause and require the owners and occupants of any lot or premises to remove all snow and ice from the sidewalks in front of or adjacent to such lot and premises, and to keep the same free from obstructions, encroachments, encumbrances, filth and other nuisances: Provided, That the council may, by a 2/3 vote of all the aldermen elect, provide by ordinance for the rebuilding, maintaining and keeping in repair of all sidewalks within the city, and for the removing of all ice and snow therefrom, and for keeping the same free from encumbrances, and pay the expense thereof from the general street fund, or from the street district fund of any street district in which the same may be located. History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 3189 ;-- CL 1915, 3103 ;-- CL 1929, 2027 ;-- CL 1948, 103.3
MI Comp L § 103.4 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-XXIII - Chapter XXIII Sidewalks. (103.1...103.5)|Section 103.4 - Sidewalks; Upkeep, Failure of Owner; Work at Owner's Expense; Assessment; Suit.

103.4 Sidewalks; upkeep, failure of owner; work at owner's expense; assessment; suit. Sec. 4.  If the owner or occupant of any lot or premises shall fail to build, rebuild or maintain any particular sidewalk as mentioned and prescribed in the last 2 sections, or shall fail to keep the same in repair, or remove the snow, ice and filth therefrom, or to remove and keep the same free from obstructions, encroachments, encumbrances or other nuisances, or shall fail to perform any other duty required by the council or board of public works in respect to such sidewalks, within such time and such manner as the council shall require, the council may cause the same to be done, and such sidewalk to be built, rebuilt or repaired, and the expense, or such part thereof as the council shall have determined, shall be charged to such owner or occupant, and the council may cause the amount of such expenses incurred thereby, for which such owner or occupant shall have become liable, together with a penalty of 10 per cent in addition thereto, to be reported to the board of special assessors, to be levied by them as a special tax or assessment upon the lot or premises adjacent to and abutting upon such sidewalk, which special assessment shall be subject to review, after proper notice is given as in all other cases of special assessments provided for by this act, and such tax when confirmed shall be a lien upon such lot or premises the same as other special assessments, and the council shall order the supervisors of the ward in which such lot or premises are situated, to spread said amount, together with such penalty upon his roll as a special assessment upon such lot or premises, and the same shall be collected in the same manner as other city taxes; or the city may collect such amount, together with the penalty aforesaid, from the owner or occupant of such premises in an action of assumpsit, together with costs of suit. History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 3190 ;-- CL 1915, 3104 ;-- CL 1929, 2028 ;-- CL 1948, 103.4
MI Comp L § 103.5 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-XXIII - Chapter XXIII Sidewalks. (103.1...103.5)|Section 103.5 - Sidewalks; Use Regulated by Council.

103.5 Sidewalks; use regulated by council. Sec. 5.  The council shall have power to regulate and prohibit the placing of signs, awnings, awning posts, and of other things upon or over sidewalks, and to regulate or prohibit the construction and use of openings in the sidewalks, and of all vaults, structures and excavations under the same; and to prohibit and prevent obstructions, encumbrances or other nuisances upon the walks. History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 3191 ;-- CL 1915, 3105 ;-- CL 1929, 2029 ;-- CL 1948, 103.5
MI Comp L § 104.1-104.30 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-XXIV - Chapter XXIV Cost of Improvements—special Assessments. (104.1...104.30)|Section 104.1-104.30 - Repealed. 1974, Act 345, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1974.

104.1-104.30 Repealed. 1974, Act 345, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1974.
MI Comp L § 104A.1 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-XXIVA - Chapter Xxiva Special Assessments. (104a.1...104a.5)|Section 104A.1 - Special Assessment for Local Public Improvement or Repair; Resolution.

104A.1 Special assessment for local public improvement or repair; resolution. Sec. 1.  The council may determine that the whole or part of the expense of a local public improvement or repair shall be defrayed by special assessments upon the property specially benefited and so declare by resolution. History: Add. 1974, Act 345, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1974
MI Comp L § 104A.2 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-XXIVA - Chapter Xxiva Special Assessments. (104a.1...104a.5)|Section 104A.2 - Special Assessment Procedure; Ordinance.

104A.2 Special assessment procedure; ordinance. Sec. 2.  The complete special assessment procedure to be used, including the time when special assessments may be levied, the kinds of local public improvements for which a hearing is required on the resolution levying the special assessments; the preparing of plans and specifications; estimated costs; the preparation, hearing, and correction of the special assessment roll; the collection of special assessments; the assessment of single lots or parcels; and any other matters concerning the making of improvements by the special assessment method, shall be provided by ordinance. The ordinance shall authorize additional assessments, if the prior assessment proves insufficient to pay for the improvement or is determined to be invalid, in whole or in part, and shall provide for the refund of excess assessments; however, if the excess is less than 5% of total cost as defined by ordinance, it may be placed in the general fund of the city. History: Add. 1974, Act 345, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1974
MI Comp L § 104A.3 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-XXIVA - Chapter Xxiva Special Assessments. (104a.1...104a.5)|Section 104A.3 - Special Assessment and Interest Thereon as Lien and Debt; Delinquency.

104A.3 Special assessment and interest thereon as lien and debt; delinquency. Sec. 3.  After the date of confirmation of any roll levying a special assessment, the full amount of the assessment and all interest thereon shall constitute a lien on the premises subject thereto and that amount shall also be a debt of the person to whom assessed until paid and, in case of delinquency, may be collected as delinquent city property taxes or by a suit against the person. History: Add. 1974, Act 345, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1974
MI Comp L § 104A.4 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-XXIVA - Chapter Xxiva Special Assessments. (104a.1...104a.5)|Section 104A.4 - Action to Contest or Enjoin Collection of Special Assessment; Notice; Time Limitation; Effect of Illegality in Assessment Roll.

104A.4 Action to contest or enjoin collection of special assessment; notice; time limitation; effect of illegality in assessment roll. Sec. 4.  An action of any kind shall not be instituted for the purpose of contesting or enjoining the collection of any special assessment unless, within 45 days after the confirmation of the special assessment roll, written notice is given to the council indicating an intention to file such an action and stating the grounds on which it is claimed that the assessment is illegal and unless that action is commenced within 90 days after the confirmation of the roll. If a portion of an assessment roll is determined to be illegal, in whole or in part, the council may revoke its confirmation, correct the illegality, if possible, and reconfirm it. Property which is not involved in the illegality shall not be assessed more than was imposed upon the original confirmation without further notice and hearing thereon. History: Add. 1974, Act 345, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1974
MI Comp L § 104A.5 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-XXIVA - Chapter Xxiva Special Assessments. (104a.1...104a.5)|Section 104A.5 - Bonds.

104A.5 Bonds. Sec. 5.  The city council may borrow money and issue bonds of the city therefor in anticipation of the payment of special assessments in 1 or more special assessment districts, which bonds may be an obligation of the special assessment district or may be both an obligation of the special assessment district and a general obligation of the city. The city council may issue general obligation bonds to defray that portion of the cost and expense of any local public improvement chargeable to the city at large. History: Add. 1974, Act 345, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1974
MI Comp L § 105.1 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-XXV - Chapter XXV Appropriation of Private Property. (105.1...105.29)|Section 105.1 - Condemnation.

105.1 Condemnation. Sec. 1.  Private property may be appropriated for public use in any city for the purpose of opening, widening, altering or extending streets, alleys and avenues; for the construction of bridges, for public buildings and for other public structures, for public grounds, parks, market places and spaces; for public wharves, docks, slips, basins and landings on navigable waters, and for the improvement of water courses; for sewers, drains and ditches; for public hospitals, pest houses, quarantine grounds and public cemeteries, and for other lawful and necessary public uses. History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- Am. 1899, Act 136, Imd. Eff. June 21, 1899 ;-- CL 1915, 3136 ;-- CL 1929, 2060 ;-- CL 1948, 105.1 Former Law: See CL 1897, §§ 3222 to 3246.
MI Comp L § 105.2 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-XXV - Chapter XXV Appropriation of Private Property. (105.1...105.29)|Section 105.2 - Condemnation; Proceedings.

105.2 Condemnation; proceedings. Sec. 2.  If it shall become necessary to appropriate private property for the public uses or purposes specified in the preceding section, the right to occupy and hold the same and the ownership therein and thereto may be acquired by the city either in the manner and with like effect as provided by the general laws of this state relating to the taking of private property for public use in cities and villages, or by instituting and prosecuting the proceedings for that purpose as hereinafter set forth. History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- Am. 1899, Act 136, Imd. Eff. June 21, 1899 ;-- CL 1915, 3137 ;-- CL 1929, 2061 ;-- CL 1948, 105.2
MI Comp L § 105.3 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-XXV - Chapter XXV Appropriation of Private Property. (105.1...105.29)|Section 105.3 - Condemnation; Resolution of Council; Suit.

105.3 Condemnation; resolution of council; suit. Sec. 3.  Whenever the council shall have declared a public improvement to be necessary in the municipality and shall have declared that they deem it necessary to take private property, describing it, for such public improvement, designating it, and that the improvement is for the use or benefit of the public, they shall, by resolution, direct the city attorney to institute the necessary proceedings in behalf of the municipality, before the probate court as they may designate, to carry out the object of the resolution in regard to taking private property by the city for such public use. History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- Am. 1899, Act 136, Imd. Eff. June 21, 1899 ;-- CL 1915, 3138 ;-- CL 1929, 2062 ;-- CL 1948, 105.3
MI Comp L § 105.4 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-XXV - Chapter XXV Appropriation of Private Property. (105.1...105.29)|Section 105.4 - Condemnation; Certified Copy of Resolution, Delivery to Attorney; Petition, Contents; Filing; Evidence.

105.4 Condemnation; certified copy of resolution, delivery to attorney; petition, contents; filing; evidence. Sec. 4.  The city clerk shall make and deliver to such attorney, as soon as may be, a copy of such resolution certified under seal, and it shall be the duty of such attorney to prepare and file with such probate court in the name of the city, a petition signed by him in his official character and duly verified by him; to which petition a certified copy of the resolution of the council shall be annexed, which certified copy shall be prima facie evidence of the action taken by the council and of the passage of the said resolution. The petition shall state, among other things, that it is made and filed as commencement of judicial proceedings by the municipality in pursuance of this act to acquire the right to take private property for the use or benefit of the public, without consent of the owners, for a public improvement, designating it, for a just compensation to be made. A description of the property to be taken shall be given, and generally the nature and extent of the use thereof that will be required in making and maintaining the improvement shall be stated, and also the names of the owners and others interested in the property, so far as can be ascertained, including those in possession of the premises. The petition shall also state that the council has declared such public improvement to be necessary and that they deem it necessary to take the private property described in that behalf for such improvement for the use or benefit of the public. The petition shall ask that a jury be summoned and impaneled to ascertain and determine whether it is necessary to make such public improvement, whether it is necessary to take such private property as it is proposed to take for the use or benefit of the public, and to ascertain and determine the just compensation to be made therefor. The petition may state any other pertinent matter or things, and may pray for any other or further relief to which the municipality may be entitled, within the objects of this chapter. History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- Am. 1899, Act 136, Imd. Eff. June 21, 1899 ;-- CL 1915, 3139 ;-- CL 1929, 2063 ;-- CL 1948, 105.4
MI Comp L § 105.5 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-XXV - Chapter XXV Appropriation of Private Property. (105.1...105.29)|Section 105.5 - Probate Court Summons; Contents.

105.5 Probate court summons; contents. Sec. 5.  Upon receiving such petition it shall be the duty of the said probate court to issue a summons against the respondents named in such petition, stating briefly the object of said petition, and commanding them, in the name of the people of the state of Michigan, to appear before said probate court at a time and place to be named in said summons, not less than 20 nor more than 40 days from the date of the same, and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- Am. 1899, Act 136, Imd. Eff. June 21, 1899 ;-- CL 1915, 3140 ;-- CL 1929, 2064 ;-- CL 1948, 105.5
MI Comp L § 105.7 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-XXV - Chapter XXV Appropriation of Private Property. (105.1...105.29)|Section 105.7 - Probate Court; Impaneling Jury; Composition of Jury.

105.7 Probate court; impaneling jury; composition of jury. Sec. 7.  On the return day of the summons, or on some subsequent day to which the proceedings are adjourned, if no sufficient cause to the contrary has been shown, the probate court shall make an order that a jury be impaneled in the case. Such jury shall be composed of 12 freeholders of the municipality and shall be selected and impaneled as follows: The city marshal or any constable or any member of the police force of such city shall, on the same day, or at an adjourned day, make a list of 24 resident freeholders of said city, and the city attorney and the respondents collectively, shall each have the right to strike 6 names from the list of persons written down as aforesaid, and subject to objection for cause; the 12 persons whose names are left on the list shall compose the jury for the trial of the cause and shall be summoned to attend at not less than 3 nor more than 10 days from the date of selecting such jury, by a venire issued by him and to be served by 1 of the officers aforesaid. If the respondents neglect or refuse to strike 6 names from said list, it shall be done by the probate judge, and in case any of the persons to be summoned cannot by him be found in the county, or being summoned do not attend, or shall be excused for cause or otherwise, talesmen possessing the necessary qualifications may be summoned as jurors in the case by such officer, and the practice and proceedings under this chapter, except as herein otherwise provided, relative to impaneling, summoning and excusing jurors and talesmen and imposing penalties or fines upon them for non-attendance, shall be the same as the practice and proceedings of justice courts relative to jurors in civil cases in such courts. History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- Am. 1899, Act 136, Imd. Eff. June 21, 1899 ;-- CL 1915, 3142 ;-- CL 1929, 2066 ;-- CL 1948, 105.7
MI Comp L § 105.8 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-XXV - Chapter XXV Appropriation of Private Property. (105.1...105.29)|Section 105.8 - Probate Court; Oath of Jurors, Form; Duties; Instruction; Verdict.

105.8 Probate court; oath of jurors, form; duties; instruction; verdict. Sec. 8.  The jurors so impaneled shall be sworn or shall affirm in substance as follows: "You do solemnly swear (or affirm) that you will well and truly ascertain and determine whether there is a public necessity for making the proposed improvement and for taking for the use or benefit of the public the private property which the petition describes and prays may be taken, and if you shall determine that it is necessary to make such improvement, and to take said property, that then you ascertain, determine and award the just compensation to be made therefor, and faithfully and impartially discharge all other duties as devolve upon you in this case, and unless discharged by the court, a true verdict give, according to the law and evidence, so help you God (or under the pains and penalties of perjury)." The jury shall hear the proofs and allegations of the parties, and shall go to the place of the intended improvement, in the charge of an officer, and upon or as near as practicable to the property proposed to be taken, and examine the premises. They shall be instructed as to their duties and the law of the case by the probate judge, and shall retire under the charge of an officer and render their verdict in the same manner as on the trial of an ordinary civil case, but the same shall be in writing and be signed by all jurors. History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- Am. 1899, Act 136, Imd. Eff. June 21, 1899 ;-- CL 1915, 3143 ;-- CL 1929, 2067 ;-- CL 1948, 105.8
MI Comp L § 105.9 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-XXV - Chapter XXV Appropriation of Private Property. (105.1...105.29)|Section 105.9 - Probate Court; Verdict of Jury; Contents, Necessity, Damages.

105.9 Probate court; verdict of jury; contents, necessity, damages. Sec. 9.  The jury shall determine in their verdict the necessity for the proposed improvement and for taking such private property for the use or benefit of the public for the proposed improvement, and in case they find such necessity exists, they shall separately award to the owners of such property and others interested therein such compensation therefor as they shall deem just. If any such private property shall be subject to a mortgage, lease, agreement or other lien, estate or interest, they shall apportion and award to the parties in interest such portion of the compensation as they shall deem just. History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- Am. 1899, Act 136, Imd. Eff. June 21, 1899 ;-- CL 1915, 3144 ;-- CL 1929, 2068 ;-- CL 1948, 105.9