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2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 254 - Bridges › Act 398 of 1919 - Bridges Over Navigable Waters (254.51 - 254.67) › Section 254.63 - Tax Limit; Borrowing Funds.

254.63 Tax limit; borrowing funds.
Sec. 13.
The limitation as to the sums which may be raised by taxation by the county for all highway purposes whether authorized by this, or other statutes, shall not exceed in any 1 year 5 dollars for each 1,000 dollars of assessed valuation for the preceding year; and the limitation as to sums which may be raised under this act by borrowing upon the faith and credit of the county shall not, with the existing indebtedness of such county, exceed 3 per cent of its assessed valuation, except that in counties having an assessed valuation of 5,000,000 dollars or less, where such limitation last named shall not exceed 5 per cent of the assessed valuation of such county. Nor shall the board of road commissioners or the board of supervisors, as the case may be, borrow in any 1 year upon the faith and credit of the county, either under the provisions of this, or any other act providing for the construction or repair of public buildings or bridges, any sum in excess of 1/10 of 1 mill on the assessed valuation of the county unless submitted to the electors of the county and approved by a majority of those voting thereon; except, however, in any county where the assessed valuation is less than 10,000,000 dollars, either said boards may borrow for such purposes to the amount of 1,000 dollars.
History:
1919, Act 398, Imd. Eff. May 13, 1919 ;-- CL 1929, 4566 ;-- CL 1948, 254.63
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 254 - Bridges › Act 398 of 1919 - Bridges Over Navigable Waters (254.51 - 254.67) › Section 254.64 - Recovery of Damages; Plaintiffs; Actions Within Year.

254.64 Recovery of damages; plaintiffs; actions within year.
Sec. 14.
In the event of any owner of property or property rights abutting upon or adjoining said highway, or any township, village or municipality adjoining said stream, being damaged or injured in his or its property or property rights, or the value thereof by reason of the erection of said bridge, the person or persons, township, village or municipality so damaged or injured shall be entitled to recover the money value of such injury or damage suffered, from the county in which said bridge is constructed. Action for the recovery of damages shall be instituted by the person or persons, township, village or municipality injured or damaged, in the circuit court for the county in which said bridge is constructed, and such action shall be commenced within 1 year from the time when said bridge shall be fully completed.
History:
1919, Act 398, Imd. Eff. May 13, 1919 ;-- CL 1929, 4567 ;-- CL 1948, 254.64
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 254 - Bridges › Act 398 of 1919 - Bridges Over Navigable Waters (254.51 - 254.67) › Section 254.65 - Recovery of Damages; Action by Summons, Service; Alias and Pluries Summons.

254.65 Recovery of damages; action by summons, service; alias and pluries summons.
Sec. 15.
Said action may be commenced by summons, in which the county in which said bridge is constructed shall be specified as party defendant, and service of said summons by the sheriff or other proper officer of the county upon any member of the board of supervisors of such county shall be sufficient for all purposes. Said summons shall be served by the sheriff or other proper officer at least 5 days before the return day thereof, by exhibiting the original and delivering a copy of the original. If for any cause service shall not be made in accordance with the foregoing, alias and pluries summons may be issued by the court in which action is instituted, as in other civil cases. Service of such summons shall be sufficient notice of the proceedings to bind the defendant and the property represented by it. The return of the officer upon the summons of due service, shall be filed in the clerk's office before a jury shall be impanelled, and shall be sufficient evidence of service on the defendant and of the manner of service.
History:
1919, Act 398, Imd. Eff. May 13, 1919 ;-- CL 1929, 4568 ;-- CL 1948, 254.65
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 254 - Bridges › Act 398 of 1919 - Bridges Over Navigable Waters (254.51 - 254.67) › Section 254.66 - Recovery of Damages; Pleadings, Proceedings.

254.66 Recovery of damages; pleadings, proceedings.
Sec. 16.
All pleadings in said cause, and all proceedings thereon shall be in such form as is required under the general laws of this state.
History:
1919, Act 398, Imd. Eff. May 13, 1919 ;-- CL 1929, 4569 ;-- CL 1948, 254.66
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 254 - Bridges › Act 398 of 1919 - Bridges Over Navigable Waters (254.51 - 254.67) › Section 254.67 - Recovery of Damages; Tax Levy.

254.67 Recovery of damages; tax levy.
Sec. 17.
The damages awarded by the jury in such cause, and the expenses thereof shall be paid by such county, to be raised by a general tax to be levied and collected according to the law with reference to general taxes in such county.
History:
1919, Act 398, Imd. Eff. May 13, 1919 ;-- CL 1929, 4570 ;-- CL 1948, 254.67
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 254 - Bridges › Repealed - Act 109 of 1927 - Bonds for Bridge Construction and Maintenance (254.81 - 254.83)

BONDS FOR BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
Act 109 of 1927
254.81-254.83 Repealed. 2002, Act 340, Imd. Eff. May 23, 2002.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 254 - Bridges › Repealed - Act 6 of 1911 - Interstate Bridge Over Navigable Stream (254.91 - 254.94)

INTERSTATE BRIDGE OVER NAVIGABLE STREAM
Act 6 of 1911
254.91-254.94 Repealed. 2002, Act 341, Imd. Eff. May 23, 2002.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 254 - Bridges › Act 181 of 1921 - Bridge Across Portage Lake (254.101 - 254.107) › Section 254.101 - Bridge Across Portage Lake Declared State Trunk Line Highway.

254.101 Bridge across Portage Lake declared state trunk line highway.
Sec. 1.
The bridge across Portage lake extending from Dakotah street in the village of Houghton to Front street in the city of Hancock, Houghton county, is declared a part of the state trunk line highway system, and the improvement, repair and maintenance thereof shall be under the supervision and control of the state highway commissioner. The county of Houghton is hereby relieved of all duties, powers and obligations with respect to the future repair, maintenance and improvement of said bridge.
History:
1921, Act 181, Eff. Aug. 18, 1921 ;-- CL 1929, 4578 ;-- CL 1948, 254.101
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 254 - Bridges › Act 181 of 1921 - Bridge Across Portage Lake (254.101 - 254.107) › Section 254.102 - State Highway Commissioner's Obligations, Contracts, Execution of Leases.

254.102 State highway commissioner's obligations, contracts, execution of leases.
Sec. 2.
The state highway commissioner is authorized to carry out or assume the obligations of any contracts now existing with railroad companies or other corporations or persons with respect to rentals, damages, use, improvement, repair and maintenance of said bridge. Said state highway commissioner is authorized to make contracts for the enjoyment of the use of said bridge, jointly with railroad companies or other corporations or persons, and for the future maintenance, repair and improvement thereof, and to execute any leases, or other agreements necessary and proper in the premises.
History:
1921, Act 181, Eff. Aug. 18, 1921 ;-- CL 1929, 4579 ;-- CL 1948, 254.102
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 254 - Bridges › Act 181 of 1921 - Bridge Across Portage Lake (254.101 - 254.107) › Section 254.103 - Payment of Costs.

254.103 Payment of costs.
Sec.
The cost of all work herein provided with respect to said bridge shall be payable out of any funds available for the construction, repair and maintenance of trunk line bridges.
History:
1921, Act 181, Eff. Aug. 18, 1921 ;-- CL 1929, 4580 ;-- CL 1948, 254.103
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 254 - Bridges › Act 181 of 1921 - Bridge Across Portage Lake (254.101 - 254.107) › Section 254.104 - Work Performance; Trunk Line Bridge.

254.104 Work performance; trunk line bridge.
Sec. 4.
All work involved in or incidental to the maintenance, repair and improvement of said bridge shall be performed in such manner as is or may be provided by law for the maintenance, repair and improvement of trunk line bridges, except when the manner of performing such work is prescribed by any existing contract and in such cases the work shall be performed in accordance with such contract, it being the intent hereof that said bridge in so far as the public interest therein is concerned, shall be regarded as a trunk line bridge.
History:
1921, Act 181, Eff. Aug. 18, 1921 ;-- CL 1929, 4581 ;-- CL 1948, 254.104
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 254 - Bridges › Act 181 of 1921 - Bridge Across Portage Lake (254.101 - 254.107) › Section 254.105 - Rentals, Damages, Moneys Due; Disposition.

254.105 Rentals, damages, moneys due; disposition.
Sec. 5.
Any rentals, damages or other moneys becoming due and payable under any such contracts with respect to said bridge shall be paid to the state and placed to the credit of the general highway fund.
History:
1921, Act 181, Eff. Aug. 18, 1921 ;-- CL 1929, 4582 ;-- CL 1948, 254.105
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 254 - Bridges › Act 181 of 1921 - Bridge Across Portage Lake (254.101 - 254.107) › Section 254.106 - State Highway Commissioner and Other Officers; Authority.

254.106 State highway commissioner and other officers; authority.
Sec. 6.
The state highway commissioner and other proper officers are hereby authorized, empowered and directed to do all acts or things necessary to carry out the purpose of this act.
History:
1921, Act 181, Eff. Aug. 18, 1921 ;-- CL 1929, 4583 ;-- CL 1948, 254.106
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 254 - Bridges › Act 181 of 1921 - Bridge Across Portage Lake (254.101 - 254.107) › Section 254.107 - Saving Clause.

254.107 Saving clause.
Sec. 7.
Nothing in this act contained shall operate to relieve any person, firm or corporation from the obligations of any existing contract, or the county of Houghton from any municipal obligation under its police powers.
History:
1921, Act 181, Eff. Aug. 18, 1921 ;-- CL 1929, 4584 ;-- CL 1948, 254.107
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 254 - Bridges › Repealed - Act 82 of 1959 - Bridge Over Crooked Lake (254.111 - 254.112)

BRIDGE OVER CROOKED LAKE
Act 82 of 1959
254.111,254.112 Repealed. 2000, Act 139, Imd. Eff. June 1, 2000.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 254 - Bridges › Repealed - Act 98 of 1927 - Interstate Bridge Between Michigan and Wisconsin (254.121 - 254.123)

INTERSTATE BRIDGE BETWEEN MICHIGAN AND WISCONSIN
Act 98 of 1927
254.121-254.123 Repealed. 2002, Act 281, Imd. Eff. May 9, 2002.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 254 - Bridges › Repealed - Act 191 of 1955 - Interstate Bridge Between Michigan and Wisconsin (254.131 - 254.131)

INTERSTATE BRIDGE BETWEEN MICHIGAN AND WISCONSIN
Act 191 of 1955
254.131 Repealed. 2002, Act 426, Imd. Eff. June 5, 2002.
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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.
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 254 - Bridges › Repealed - Act 294 of 1947 - State Bridge Commission; Sale of Lands (254.181 - 254.181)

STATE BRIDGE COMMISSION; SALE OF LANDS
Act 294 of 1947
254.181 Repealed. 2000, Act 134, Imd. Eff. June 1, 2000.
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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
2023 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
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 254 - Bridges › Act 99 of 1954 - International Bridge Authority (254.221 - 254.240) › Section 254.224 - Real Property; Purchase and Conveyance by City of Sault Ste. Marie; Condemnation Proceedings; Title; Removal of Property.

254.224 Real property; purchase and conveyance by city of Sault Ste. Marie; condemnation proceedings; title; removal of property.
Sec. 4.
(1) The authority is hereby authorized and empowered to acquire by purchase, whenever it considers such purchase expedient, solely from funds provided under the authority of this act, such lands, structures, property, rights, rights-of-way, franchises, easements, and other interests in lands, including lands lying under water and riparian rights, which are located within or without the state, as it considers necessary or convenient for the construction, repair, improvement, and operation of the project, upon such terms and at such prices as it considers to be reasonable and that can be agreed upon between it and the owner thereof, and to take title thereto in the name of the authority.
(2) Notwithstanding any contrary provision of law, the city of Sault Ste. Marie is authorized and empowered to lease, lend, grant, or convey to the authority at its request upon such terms and conditions as the city considers reasonable and fair and without the necessity for any advertisement, order of court, or other action of formality, other than the regular and formal action of the governing body of the city, any real property which may be necessary or convenient to the effectuation of the authorized purposes of the authority, including public highways and other real property already devoted to public use.
(3) If a reasonable price cannot be agreed upon, or if the owner is legally incapacitated, absent, unknown, or unable to convey valid title, the authority is hereby authorized and empowered to acquire by condemnation or by the exercise of the power of eminent domain any lands, property, rights, rights-of-way, franchises, easements, and other property, including public lands, parks, playgrounds, reservations, highways, or parkways, or parts thereof or rights therein, of any person, copartnership, association, railroad, public service, public utility or other corporation, municipality or political subdivision considered necessary or convenient for the construction, repair, or improvement or the efficient operation of the project or necessary in restoration of public or private property damaged or destroyed. Any such proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with and subject to the uniform condemnation procedures act, 1980 PA 87, MCL 213.51 to 213.75. Title to any property acquired by the authority shall be taken in the name of the authority.
(4) If the owner, lessee, or occupier of any property to be condemned refuses to remove his or her personal property from the property or give up possession of the property, the authority may proceed to obtain possession in any manner now or hereafter provided by law.
History:
1954, Act 99, Imd. Eff. Apr. 12, 1954 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 243, Imd. Eff. June 29, 2000
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 254 - Bridges › Act 99 of 1954 - International Bridge Authority (254.221 - 254.240) › Section 254.226 - Revenue Bonds; Secured by Trust Agreement, Pledge, Provisions, Indemnifying Bonds, Expenses, Approval.

254.226 Revenue bonds; secured by trust agreement, pledge, provisions, indemnifying bonds, expenses, approval.
Sec. 6.
In the discretion of the authority the bonds issued under the provisions of this act may be secured by a trust agreement by and between the authority and a corporate trustee, which may be any trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company within or without the state. Such trust agreement or the resolution providing for the issuance of such bonds may pledge or assign the tolls and other revenues to be received, but shall not convey or mortgage the project or any part thereof. Such trust agreement or resolution providing for the issuance of such bonds may contain such provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bondholders as may be reasonable and proper and not in violation of law, including covenants setting forth the duties of the authority in relation to the acquisition of property and the construction, improvement, maintenance, repair, operation and insurance of the project, the rates of toll to be charged, and the custody, safeguarding and application of all moneys. It shall be lawful for any bank or trust company incorporated under the laws of the state which may act as depository of the proceeds of bonds or of revenues to furnish such indemnifying bonds or to pledge such securities as may be required by the authority. Any such trust agreement may set forth the rights and remedies of the bondholders and of the trustee, and may restrict the individual right of action by bondholders. In addition to the foregoing, any such trust agreement or resolution may contain such other provisions as the authority may deem reasonable and proper for the security of the bondholders. All expenses incurred in carrying out the provisions of such trust agreement or resolution may be treated as a part of the cost of the operation of the project. Such trust agreement or resolution shall be subject to the approval of the state administrative board of the state of Michigan.
History:
1954, Act 99, Imd. Eff. Apr. 12, 1954
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 254 - Bridges › Act 99 of 1954 - International Bridge Authority (254.221 - 254.240) › Section 254.227 - Tolls; Collection; Contracts With Public Utilities; Appropriation of Revenue; Supervision and Regulation; Sinking Fund; Pledge.

254.227 Tolls; collection; contracts with public utilities; appropriation of revenue; supervision and regulation; sinking fund; pledge.
Sec. 7.
The authority is hereby authorized to fix, revise, charge, and collect tolls for the use of the project, and to contract with any person, partnership, association, or corporation for the placing of telephone, telegraph, pipelines, and electric light or power lines, or for any other purpose, and to fix the terms, conditions, rents, and rates of charges for such use. The tolls shall be fixed and adjusted so as to provide a fund sufficient with other revenues, if any, to pay the cost of maintaining, repairing, and operating the project and the principal of and the interest on the bonds as they become due and payable, and to create reserves for these purposes. Revenue collected from the use or disposition of the project is appropriated exclusively for those purposes. The tolls shall not be subject to supervision or regulation by any other commission, board, bureau, or agency of the state. The tolls and all other revenues derived from the project, except that part necessary to pay the cost of maintenance, repair, and operation and to provide reserves as may be provided for in the resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds or in the trust agreement securing the same, shall be set aside at such regular intervals as may be provided in the resolution or trust agreement in a sinking fund that is hereby pledged to, and charged with, the payment of the principal of and the interest on those bonds as they become due, and the redemption price or the purchase price of bonds retired by call or purchase as provided in the resolution or trust agreement. The pledge is valid and binding from the time when the pledge is made. The tolls and other revenues or other money so pledged and thereafter received by the authority shall immediately be subject to the lien of the pledge without any physical delivery or further act, and the lien of the pledge is valid and binding against all parties having claims of any kind in tort, contract, or otherwise against the authority, irrespective of whether the parties have notice of the lien. The resolution or trust agreement by which a pledge is created need not be filed or recorded except in the records of the authority. The use and disposition of money to the credit of the sinking fund are subject to the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or the trust agreement. Except as may otherwise be provided in the resolution or trust agreement, the sinking fund is a fund for all the bonds without distinction or priority of one over another.
History:
1954, Act 99, Imd. Eff. Apr. 12, 1954 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 243, Imd. Eff. June 29, 2000
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 254 - Bridges › Act 99 of 1954 - International Bridge Authority (254.221 - 254.240) › Section 254.228 - Trust Funds; Depository Acting as Trustee.

254.228 Trust funds; depository acting as trustee.
Sec. 8.
All moneys received pursuant to the authority of this act, whether as proceeds from the sale of bonds or as revenues, shall be deemed to be trust funds to be held and applied solely as provided in this act. The resolution authorizing the bonds or the trust agreement securing such bonds shall provide that any officer with whom, or any bank or trust company with which, such moneys shall be deposited shall act as trustee of such moneys and shall hold and apply the same for the purposes hereof, subject to such regulations as this act and such resolution or trust agreement may provide.
History:
1954, Act 99, Imd. Eff. Apr. 12, 1954
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 254 - Bridges › Act 99 of 1954 - International Bridge Authority (254.221 - 254.240) › Section 254.229 - Trust Agreement or Resolution; Enforcement.

254.229 Trust agreement or resolution; enforcement.
Sec. 9.
Any holder of bonds issued under the provisions of this act or any of the coupons appertaining thereto, and the trustee under any trust agreement, except to the extent the rights herein given may be restricted by such trust agreement or the resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds, may, either at law or in equity, by suit, action, mandamus or other proceeding, protect and enforce any and all rights under the laws of the state or granted hereunder or under such trust agreement or resolution, and may enforce and compel the performance of all duties required by this act or by such trust agreement or resolution to be performed by the authority or by any officer thereof, including the fixing, charging and collecting of tolls.
History:
1954, Act 99, Imd. Eff. Apr. 12, 1954
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 254 - Bridges › Act 99 of 1954 - International Bridge Authority (254.221 - 254.240) › Section 254.230 - Bonds; Negotiable Instruments.

254.230 Bonds; negotiable instruments.
Sec. 10.
Notwithstanding any of the foregoing provisions of this act or any recitals in any bonds issued under the provisions of this act, all such bonds shall be deemed to be negotiable instruments under the laws of this state.
History:
1954, Act 99, Imd. Eff. Apr. 12, 1954
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 254 - Bridges › Act 99 of 1954 - International Bridge Authority (254.221 - 254.240) › Section 254.231 - Purpose of Project; Taxation.

254.231 Purpose of project; taxation.
Sec. 11.
The exercise of the powers granted by this act will be in all respects for the benefit of the people of the state, for the increase of their commerce and prosperity, and for the improvement of their health and living conditions, and as the operation and maintenance of the project authorized by this act will constitute the performance of essential governmental functions, the authority shall not be required to pay any taxes or assessments upon the project or any property acquired or used by the authority under the provisions of this act or upon the income therefrom, and any bonds issued under the provisions of this act, their transfer and the income therefrom (including any profit made on the sale thereof) shall at all times be free from taxation within the state.
History:
1954, Act 99, Imd. Eff. Apr. 12, 1954
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 254 - Bridges › Act 99 of 1954 - International Bridge Authority (254.221 - 254.240) › Section 254.232 - Bonds Made Securities.

254.232 Bonds made securities.
Sec. 12.
Bonds issued by the authority under the provisions of this act are hereby made securities in which all banks, bankers, savings banks, trust companies, savings and loan associations, investment companies and other persons carrying on a banking business, all insurance companies, insurance associations, and other persons carrying on an insurance business, and all administrators, executors, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may properly and legally invest any funds, including capital belonging to them or within their control.
History:
1954, Act 99, Imd. Eff. Apr. 12, 1954
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 254 - Bridges › Act 99 of 1954 - International Bridge Authority (254.221 - 254.240) › Section 254.233 - Revenue Refunding Bonds; Purpose, Regulation.

254.233 Revenue refunding bonds; purpose, regulation.
Sec. 13.
The authority is hereby authorized to provide for the issuance of revenue refunding bonds of the authority for the purpose of refunding any bonds then outstanding which shall have been issued under the provisions of this act, including the payment of any redemption premium thereon and any interest accrued or to accrue to the date of redemption of such bonds, and, if deemed advisable by the authority, for the additional purpose of constructing improvements to the project. The issuance of such bonds, the maturities and other details thereof, the rights of the holders thereof, and the rights, duties and obligations of the authority in respect of the same, shall be governed by the provisions of this act insofar as the same may be applicable.
History:
1954, Act 99, Imd. Eff. Apr. 12, 1954