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2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 57 of 1998 - Contracts for Improvement to Real Property (125.1591 - 125.1596) › Section 125.1592 - Improvement Contract Exceeding $75,000; Provisions.

125.1592 Improvement contract exceeding $75,000; provisions.
Sec. 2.
A contract between a contractor and a governmental entity for an improvement that exceeds $75,000.00 shall contain all of the following provisions:
(a) That if a contractor discovers 1 or both of the following physical conditions of the surface or subsurface at the improvement site, before disturbing the physical condition, the contractor shall promptly notify the governmental entity of the physical condition in writing:
(i) A subsurface or a latent physical condition at the site is differing materially from those indicated in the improvement contract.
(ii) An unknown physical condition at the site is of an unusual nature differing materially from those ordinarily encountered and generally recognized as inhering in work of the character provided for in the improvement contract.
(b) That if the governmental entity receives a notice under subdivision (a), the governmental entity shall promptly investigate the physical condition.
(c) That if the governmental entity determines that the physical conditions do materially differ and will cause an increase or decrease in costs or additional time needed to perform the contract, the governmental entity's determination shall be made in writing and an equitable adjustment shall be made and the contract modified in writing accordingly.
(d) That the contractor cannot make a claim for additional costs or time because of a physical condition unless the contractor has complied with the notice requirements of subdivision (a). The governmental entity may extend the time required for notice under subdivision (a).
(e) That the contractor cannot make a claim for an adjustment under the contract after the contractor has received the final payment under the contract.
History:
1998, Act 57, Eff. Oct. 6, 1998
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 57 of 1998 - Contracts for Improvement to Real Property (125.1591 - 125.1596) › Section 125.1593 - Contract Completion; Performance; Consent of Governmental Entity; Arbitration; Judgment Rendered.

125.1593 Contract completion; performance; consent of governmental entity; arbitration; judgment rendered.
Sec. 3.
(1) If the contractor does not agree with the governmental entity's determination, with the governmental entity's consent the contractor may complete performance on the contract.
(2) At the option of the governmental entity, the contractor and the governmental entity shall arbitrate the contractor's entitlement to recover the actual increase in contract time and costs incurred because of the physical condition of the improvement site. The arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the rules of the American arbitration association and judgment rendered may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.
History:
1998, Act 57, Eff. Oct. 6, 1998
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 57 of 1998 - Contracts for Improvement to Real Property (125.1591 - 125.1596) › Section 125.1594 - Incorporation of Additional Provisions.

125.1594 Incorporation of additional provisions.
Sec. 4.
If an improvement contract does not contain the provisions required under section 2, the provisions shall be incorporated into and considered part of the improvement contract.
History:
1998, Act 57, Eff. Oct. 6, 1998
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 57 of 1998 - Contracts for Improvement to Real Property (125.1591 - 125.1596) › Section 125.1595 - Rights or Remedies.

125.1595 Rights or remedies.
Sec. 5.
This act does not limit the rights or remedies otherwise available to a contractor or the governmental entity under any other law or statute.
History:
1998, Act 57, Eff. Oct. 6, 1998
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 57 of 1998 - Contracts for Improvement to Real Property (125.1591 - 125.1596) › Section 125.1596 - Repealed. 2001, Act 28, Imd. Eff. June 22, 2001.

125.1596 Repealed. 2001, Act 28, Imd. Eff. June 22, 2001.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to repeal of act.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 338 of 1974 - Economic Development Corporations Act (125.1601 - 125.1636) › Section 125.1601 - Short Title.

125.1601 Short title.
Sec. 1.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "economic development corporations act".
History:
1974, Act 338, Imd. Eff. Dec. 18, 1974
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 338 of 1974 - Economic Development Corporations Act (125.1601 - 125.1636) › Section 125.1605 - Approval of Application to Incorporate and Articles of Incorporation by Resolution; Incorporation Pursuant to MCL 125.1628 to 125.1636.

125.1605 Approval of application to incorporate and articles of incorporation by resolution; incorporation pursuant to MCL 125.1628 to 125.1636.
Sec. 5.
After the governing body approves the application to incorporate the economic development corporation and the articles of incorporation by resolution, and the resolution is in effect and is filed with the secretary of state, the clerk of the municipality shall incorporate the economic development corporation pursuant to sections 28 to 36.
History:
1974, Act 338, Imd. Eff. Dec. 18, 1974 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 175, Imd. Eff. June 29, 1976 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 467, Imd. Eff. Oct. 16, 1978 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 501, Imd. Eff. Jan. 22, 1981
Compiler's Notes:
Section 2 of Act 501 of 1980 provides: “This amendatory act shall not take effect in a city with a population of greater than 750,000 persons until a subsidiary corporation described under section 6a has been created by the corporation of that city. In addition, any project for which a corporation has designated the project area at the time this amendatory act takes effect shall be exempt from the requirement of payment of the prevailing wage and fringe benefit rates described in section 8(4)(h).”Act 86 of 1984 amended enacting section 2 of Act No. 501 of 1980 to read as follows: “Section 2. Except for the issuance of bonds and entry into loan agreements by a corporation to refund bonds issued before January 21, 1981, under Act No. 62 of the Public Acts of 1963, being sections 125.1251 to 125.1267 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, this amendatory act shall not take effect in a city with a population of greater than 750,000 persons until a subsidiary corporation described under section 6a has been created by the corporation of that city. In addition, any project for which a corporation has designated the project area at the time this amendatory act takes effect shall be exempt from the requirement of payment of the prevailing wage and fringe benefit rates described in section 8(4)(h).”
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 338 of 1974 - Economic Development Corporations Act (125.1601 - 125.1636) › Section 125.1606 - Organization of Corporation at Municipal and County Levels; Limitation.

125.1606 Organization of corporation at municipal and county levels; limitation.
Sec. 6.
Not more than 1 corporation shall be organized under this act for a municipality, except for subsidiaries established pursuant to section 6a. If a corporation is organized at the county level, thereafter, a corporation may be organized for a municipality within that county, the effect of which shall be to exclude that municipality from subsequent project jurisdiction of the county corporation, except on specific subsequent consent by the governing body of the municipality. The organization of a corporation at less than the county level does not preclude the organization of a corporation at the county level for the remainder of the county. More than 1 corporation may join or cooperate in a project or act together in coordinating more than 1 project.
History:
1974, Act 338, Imd. Eff. Dec. 18, 1974 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 501, Imd. Eff. Jan. 22, 1981
Compiler's Notes:
Section 2 of Act 501 of 1980 provides: “This amendatory act shall not take effect in a city with a population of greater than 750,000 persons until a subsidiary corporation described under section 6a has been created by the corporation of that city. In addition, any project for which a corporation has designated the project area at the time this amendatory act takes effect shall be exempt from the requirement of payment of the prevailing wage and fringe benefit rates described in section 8(4)(h).”Act 86 of 1984 amended enacting section 2 of Act No. 501 of 1980 to read as follows: “Section 2. Except for the issuance of bonds and entry into loan agreements by a corporation to refund bonds issued before January 21, 1981, under Act No. 62 of the Public Acts of 1963, being sections 125.1251 to 125.1267 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, this amendatory act shall not take effect in a city with a population of greater than 750,000 persons until a subsidiary corporation described under section 6a has been created by the corporation of that city. In addition, any project for which a corporation has designated the project area at the time this amendatory act takes effect shall be exempt from the requirement of payment of the prevailing wage and fringe benefit rates described in section 8(4)(h).”
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 338 of 1974 - Economic Development Corporations Act (125.1601 - 125.1636) › Section 125.1607a - Pledge by Corporation; Validity; Lien; Filing or Recording Instruments Not Required.

125.1607a Pledge by corporation; validity; lien; filing or recording instruments not required.
Sec. 7a.
A pledge made by the corporation shall be valid and binding from the time the pledge is made. The money or property pledged and thereafter received by the corporation immediately shall be subject to the lien of the pledge without a physical delivery, filing, or further act. The lien of such a pledge shall be valid and binding as against parties having claims of any kind in tort, contract, or otherwise, against the corporation, irrespective of whether the parties have notice. Neither the resolution, the trust agreement, nor any other instrument by which a pledge is created need be filed or recorded.
History:
Add. 1980, Act 501, Imd. Eff. Jan. 22, 1981
Compiler's Notes:
Section 2 of Act 501 of 1980 provides: “This amendatory act shall not take effect in a city with a population of greater than 750,000 persons until a subsidiary corporation described under section 6a has been created by the corporation of that city. In addition, any project for which a corporation has designated the project area at the time this amendatory act takes effect shall be exempt from the requirement of payment of the prevailing wage and fringe benefit rates described in section 8(4)(h).”Act 86 of 1984 amended enacting section 2 of Act No. 501 of 1980 to read as follows: “Section 2. Except for the issuance of bonds and entry into loan agreements by a corporation to refund bonds issued before January 21, 1981, under Act No. 62 of the Public Acts of 1963, being sections 125.1251 to 125.1267 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, this amendatory act shall not take effect in a city with a population of greater than 750,000 persons until a subsidiary corporation described under section 6a has been created by the corporation of that city. In addition, any project for which a corporation has designated the project area at the time this amendatory act takes effect shall be exempt from the requirement of payment of the prevailing wage and fringe benefit rates described in section 8(4)(h).”
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 338 of 1974 - Economic Development Corporations Act (125.1601 - 125.1636) › Section 125.1607b - Board of Directors Serving as Planning Commission; Agenda.

125.1607b Board of directors serving as planning commission; agenda.
Sec. 7b.
If the board of directors of a corporation created under this act serves as the planning commission under section 2 of Act No. 285 of the Public Acts of 1931, being section 125.32 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the board of directors shall include planning commission business in its agenda.
History:
Add. 1987, Act 67, Imd. Eff. June 25, 1987
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 338 of 1974 - Economic Development Corporations Act (125.1601 - 125.1636) › Section 125.1611 - Amendments to Project Plan; Compliance With Local Ordinances and Resolutions.

125.1611 Amendments to project plan; compliance with local ordinances and resolutions.
Sec. 11.
The governing body of the municipality for which the corporation is incorporated after a public hearing with notice of the public hearing given in accordance with section 17 may consider and approve amendments, by resolution, to the project plan. The corporation shall comply with local ordinances and resolutions.
History:
1974, Act 338, Imd. Eff. Dec. 18, 1974 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 175, Imd. Eff. June 29, 1976 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 467, Imd. Eff. Oct. 16, 1978
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 338 of 1974 - Economic Development Corporations Act (125.1601 - 125.1636) › Section 125.1612 - Establishment of Project District Area Boundaries; Project Citizens District Council; Establishment; Appointment and Qualifications of Members; Council as Representative of Project Area.

125.1612 Establishment of project district area boundaries; project citizens district council; establishment; appointment and qualifications of members; council as representative of project area.
Sec. 12.
(1) The governing body of the municipality for which the corporation is incorporated shall, by resolution, do the following:
(a) Establish the project district area boundaries.
(b) Determine the necessity of establishing a project citizens district council.
(2) A project citizens district council may be established for a project district area promptly after the designation of the project area is approved by the governing body as provided in section 8(1). The project citizens district council shall be established by the governing body and shall consist of not less than 9 members. The members of the project citizens district council shall be appointed by the governing body. A member of a project citizens district council shall be at least 18 years of age.
(3) A project citizens district council shall be representative of the project area giving particular attention to those persons who reside, own real property, or maintain an establishment located in the project area.
(4) A majority of the members of a project citizens district council shall be persons residing in the project area, except if the persons of the age of majority in the project area number less than 20, or if, at the time a project citizens district council is established, the number of establishments located in the project area exceeds the number of occupied dwelling units in the project area.
History:
1974, Act 338, Imd. Eff. Dec. 18, 1974 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 175, Imd. Eff. June 29, 1976 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 467, Imd. Eff. Oct. 16, 1978
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 338 of 1974 - Economic Development Corporations Act (125.1601 - 125.1636) › Section 125.1613 - Project Citizens District Council as Advisory Body.

125.1613 Project citizens district council as advisory body.
Sec. 13.
A project citizens district council established pursuant to this act shall act as an advisory body to the corporation, the local public agency, and the governing body.
History:
1974, Act 338, Imd. Eff. Dec. 18, 1974
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 338 of 1974 - Economic Development Corporations Act (125.1601 - 125.1636) › Section 125.1614 - Consultation Between Representative of Corporation and Project Citizens District Council.

125.1614 Consultation between representative of corporation and project citizens district council.
Sec. 14.
Periodically the representative of the corporation responsible for preparation of the project plan within the district area shall consult with and advise the project citizens district council regarding all aspects of the project plan, including the development of new housing for relocation purposes located either inside or outside of the development area. The consultation shall begin before any final decisions by the corporation, the local public agency, and the governing body regarding the project plan other than the designation of the project area and the project district area. The consultation shall continue throughout the preparation and implementation of the project plan.
History:
1974, Act 338, Imd. Eff. Dec. 18, 1974
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 338 of 1974 - Economic Development Corporations Act (125.1601 - 125.1636) › Section 125.1615 - Project Citizens District Council; Meetings; Notice; Right of Person to Be Heard; Record of Meeting; Information and Technical Assistance; Conditions to Adoption of Project Plan.

125.1615 Project citizens district council; meetings; notice; right of person to be heard; record of meeting; information and technical assistance; conditions to adoption of project plan.
Sec. 15.
(1) Meetings of the project citizens district council shall be open to the public. Notice of the time and place of the meetings shall be given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation not less than 3 days before the dates set for meetings of the project citizens district council. A person present at those meetings shall have reasonable opportunity to be heard.
(2) A record of the meetings of a project citizens district council, including information and data presented, shall be maintained by the council.
(3) A project citizens district council may request of and receive from the corporation and the local public agency information and technical assistance relevant to the preparation of a project plan for its district area.
(4) Failure of a project citizens district council to organize or to consult with and be advised by a corporation and the local public agency, or failure to advise the local public agency or the governing body, as provided herein, shall not preclude the adoption of a project plan by a municipality if the municipality complies with the other provisions of this act.
History:
1974, Act 338, Imd. Eff. Dec. 18, 1974
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 338 of 1974 - Economic Development Corporations Act (125.1601 - 125.1636) › Section 125.1616 - Existing Citizens District Council as Authorized Projects Citizens District Council.

125.1616 Existing citizens district council as authorized projects citizens district council.
Sec. 16.
In a project district area where there already exists a citizens district council established according to Act No. 344 of the Public Acts of 1945, as amended, being sections 125.71 to 125.84 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the governing body may designate it as the project citizens district council authorized by this act.
History:
1974, Act 338, Imd. Eff. Dec. 18, 1974
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 338 of 1974 - Economic Development Corporations Act (125.1601 - 125.1636) › Section 125.1618 - Finding and Recommendations of Project Citizens District Council; Notice.

125.1618 Finding and recommendations of project citizens district council; notice.
Sec. 18.
Promptly after the public hearing provided in section 10 (2), the project citizens district council shall notify the governing body, in writing, of its findings and recommendations concerning the proposed project plan.
History:
1974, Act 338, Imd. Eff. Dec. 18, 1974 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 175, Imd. Eff. June 29, 1976
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 338 of 1974 - Economic Development Corporations Act (125.1601 - 125.1636) › Section 125.1619 - Revision of Boundaries of Project District Area.

125.1619 Revision of boundaries of project district area.
Sec. 19.
The boundaries of a project district area may be revised by the inclusion of additional area or by exclusion of existing area by the governing body by resolution.
History:
1974, Act 338, Imd. Eff. Dec. 18, 1974 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 175, Imd. Eff. June 29, 1976
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 338 of 1974 - Economic Development Corporations Act (125.1601 - 125.1636) › Section 125.1621 - Injunction, Mandamus, or Other Appropriate Remedy at Law; Equitable Relief.

125.1621 Injunction, mandamus, or other appropriate remedy at law; equitable relief.
Sec. 21.
A municipality may commence an action for an injunction, or any other appropriate remedy at law, against a corporation which has not substantially complied with the time limits established in its approved project plan, reasonable delays caused by unforeseen difficulties excepted, or which has failed to substantially perform its obligations. The corporation may commence an action for an injunction, mandamus, or any other appropriate remedy at law, against a municipality for failure to render a final decision on a project plan within 6 months after the date on which the plan was first submitted to the governing body for approval. A citizen residing in the project or district area whose interest is substantially affected by the project plan may bring an action against the corporation or municipality for an appropriate remedy at law or for equitable relief.
History:
1974, Act 338, Imd. Eff. Dec. 18, 1974
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 338 of 1974 - Economic Development Corporations Act (125.1601 - 125.1636) › Section 125.1622 - Condemnation.

125.1622 Condemnation.
Sec. 22.
A municipality may take private property under Act No. 149 of the Public Acts of 1911, as amended, being sections 213.21 to 213.41 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, for the purpose of transfer to the corporation, and may transfer the property to the corporation for use in an approved project, on terms and conditions it deems appropriate, and the taking, transfer, and use shall be considered necessary for public purposes and for the benefit of the public.
History:
1974, Act 338, Imd. Eff. Dec. 18, 1974
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 338 of 1974 - Economic Development Corporations Act (125.1601 - 125.1636) › Section 125.1624 - Disposition of Net Earnings and Property Upon Dissolution of Corporation.

125.1624 Disposition of net earnings and property upon dissolution of corporation.
Sec. 24.
Any net earnings of the corporation beyond that necessary for the retirement of indebtedness or to implement the public purposes or program of the municipality may not inure to the benefit of a person other than the municipality and, upon dissolution of the corporation shall belong to the municipality. Upon dissolution of the corporation title to all property owned by the corporation, subject to existing rights in other parties, shall vest in the municipality.
History:
1974, Act 338, Imd. Eff. Dec. 18, 1974 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 175, Imd. Eff. June 29, 1976
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 338 of 1974 - Economic Development Corporations Act (125.1601 - 125.1636) › Section 125.1625 - Exemption of Corporation and Instruments of Conveyance From Taxation.

125.1625 Exemption of corporation and instruments of conveyance from taxation.
Sec. 25.
The corporation shall be exempt from all taxation on its earnings or property. Instruments of conveyance to or from a corporation shall be exempt from all taxation including taxes imposed by Act No. 134 of the Public Acts of 1966, as amended, being sections 207.501 to 207.513 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
History:
1974, Act 338, Imd. Eff. Dec. 18, 1974 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 175, Imd. Eff. June 29, 1976 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 501, Imd. Eff. Jan. 22, 1981
Compiler's Notes:
Section 2 of Act 501 of 1980 provides: “This amendatory act shall not take effect in a city with a population of greater than 750,000 persons until a subsidiary corporation described under section 6a has been created by the corporation of that city. In addition, any project for which a corporation has designated the project area at the time this amendatory act takes effect shall be exempt from the requirement of payment of the prevailing wage and fringe benefit rates described in section 8(4)(h).”Act 86 of 1984 amended enacting section 2 of Act No. 501 of 1980 to read as follows: “Section 2. Except for the issuance of bonds and entry into loan agreements by a corporation to refund bonds issued before January 21, 1981, under Act No. 62 of the Public Acts of 1963, being sections 125.1251 to 125.1267 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, this amendatory act shall not take effect in a city with a population of greater than 750,000 persons until a subsidiary corporation described under section 6a has been created by the corporation of that city. In addition, any project for which a corporation has designated the project area at the time this amendatory act takes effect shall be exempt from the requirement of payment of the prevailing wage and fringe benefit rates described in section 8(4)(h).”
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 338 of 1974 - Economic Development Corporations Act (125.1601 - 125.1636) › Section 125.1626 - Repealed. 1976, Act 175, Imd. Eff. June 29, 1976.

125.1626 Repealed. 1976, Act 175, Imd. Eff. June 29, 1976.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to disposition of property and assets on dissolution of corporation.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 338 of 1974 - Economic Development Corporations Act (125.1601 - 125.1636) › Section 125.1627 - Powers of Public Bodies.

125.1627 Powers of public bodies.
Sec. 27.
(1) Any municipality and any agency or department thereof, or any other official public body, may do any of the following:
(a) Anything necessary or convenient to aid in the planning and execution of a project plan.
(b) Lend, grant, transfer, or contribute funds to the corporation in furtherance of its public purposes.
(c) Use any funds within its control, including funds derived from the sale or furnishing of property, service, or facilities to the corporation, in the purchase of bonds or other obligations of the corporation, and to exercise any rights connected with such bonds or other obligations of the corporation which it holds.
(d) Enter into agreements up to 50 years with the corporation regarding action it will take pursuant to the provisions of this section.
(e) Arrange for economic and business development on a consumer cooperative basis for the citizens to participate in the development of their own housing as an integral part of the commercial, industrial, and residential development under this act.
(f) Lend, grant, transfer, or convey funds received from the federal or state government or from any nongovernmental entity in aid of the purposes described in section 2, and the corporation may accept these funds.
(2) Any state agency or department may do any of the following:
(a) Lend cooperation and assistance to the municipality and its economic development corporation.
(b) Disburse funds to an economic development corporation in accordance with the terms and condition of any grant or transfer of funds from the federal government or its agencies or any nongovernmental entity.
History:
1974, Act 338, Imd. Eff. Dec. 18, 1974 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 175, Imd. Eff. June 29, 1976
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 338 of 1974 - Economic Development Corporations Act (125.1601 - 125.1636) › Section 125.1628 - Incorporation of Economic Development Corporation; Name of Corporation.

125.1628 Incorporation of economic development corporation; name of corporation.
Sec. 28.
Any number of persons, not less than 3, may incorporate, as provided in this act, an economic development corporation for the purpose of implementing or furthering the public purposes stated in section 2 through the exercise of some or all of the powers created in section 7. The name of the corporation shall be "the economic development corporation of the (name of municipality)".
History:
Add. 1976, Act 175, Imd. Eff. June 29, 1976
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 338 of 1974 - Economic Development Corporations Act (125.1601 - 125.1636) › Section 125.1629 - Articles of Incorporation; Approval by Resolution; Contents.

125.1629 Articles of incorporation; approval by resolution; contents.
Sec. 29.
The incorporation of the corporation shall be accomplished by the approval of articles of incorporation by resolution of the municipality. The articles of incorporation shall set forth the name of the corporation; the purpose for which the corporation is created; the number, terms, and manner of selection of its officers and their powers and duties; the date upon which the corporation shall become effective; the name of the newspaper in which the articles of incorporation shall be published; the manner of adopting bylaws; and other matters expedient to be incorporated in the articles.
History:
Add. 1976, Act 175, Imd. Eff. June 29, 1976 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 467, Imd. Eff. Oct. 16, 1978
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 338 of 1974 - Economic Development Corporations Act (125.1601 - 125.1636) › Section 125.1630 - Amendment of Articles of Incorporation.

125.1630 Amendment of articles of incorporation.
Sec. 30.
The articles of incorporation of the corporation may be amended by resolution of the municipality which resolution shall be filed with the secretary of state. The effect of an amendment may include the alteration or changing of the structure, organization, programs, or activities of the corporation including the power to terminate the existence of the corporation. However, an amendment shall not impair the obligation of a bond or contract.
History:
Add. 1976, Act 175, Imd. Eff. June 29, 1976 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 467, Imd. Eff. Oct. 16, 1978 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 501, Imd. Eff. Jan. 22, 1981
Compiler's Notes:
Section 2 of Act 501 of 1980 provides: “This amendatory act shall not take effect in a city with a population of greater than 750,000 persons until a subsidiary corporation described under section 6a has been created by the corporation of that city. In addition, any project for which a corporation has designated the project area at the time this amendatory act takes effect shall be exempt from the requirement of payment of the prevailing wage and fringe benefit rates described in section 8(4)(h).”Act 86 of 1984 amended enacting section 2 of Act No. 501 of 1980 to read as follows: “Section 2. Except for the issuance of bonds and entry into loan agreements by a corporation to refund bonds issued before January 21, 1981, under Act No. 62 of the Public Acts of 1963, being sections 125.1251 to 125.1267 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, this amendatory act shall not take effect in a city with a population of greater than 750,000 persons until a subsidiary corporation described under section 6a has been created by the corporation of that city. In addition, any project for which a corporation has designated the project area at the time this amendatory act takes effect shall be exempt from the requirement of payment of the prevailing wage and fringe benefit rates described in section 8(4)(h).”
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 338 of 1974 - Economic Development Corporations Act (125.1601 - 125.1636) › Section 125.1631 - Articles of Incorporation; Execution; Delivery; Filing; Publication; Statement of Right to Question Incorporation; Certificate; Effective Date and Validity of Incorporation.

125.1631 Articles of incorporation; execution; delivery; filing; publication; statement of right to question incorporation; certificate; effective date and validity of incorporation.
Sec. 31.
(1) The articles of incorporation shall be executed in duplicate and delivered to the county clerk who shall file 1 copy in his or her office and the other with the recording officer of the corporation when a recording officer is selected. The municipality's clerk shall cause a copy of the articles of incorporation to be published once in a newspaper designated in the articles of incorporation and circulating within the municipality accompanied by a statement that the right exists to question the incorporation in court as provided in this section.
(2) The county clerk shall file 1 printed copy of the articles of incorporation with the secretary of state and 1 printed copy in his or her office, attached to each of which printed copies shall be his or her certificate setting forth that the same is a true and complete copy of the original articles of incorporation on file in his or her office.
(3) The corporation shall become effective at the time provided in the articles of incorporation.
(4) The validity of the incorporation shall be conclusively presumed unless questioned in a court of competent jurisdiction within 60 days after the filing of a certified copy with the secretary of state.
History:
Add. 1976, Act 175, Imd. Eff. June 29, 1976 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 501, Imd. Eff. Jan. 22, 1981
Compiler's Notes:
Section 2 of Act 501 of 1980 provides: “This amendatory act shall not take effect in a city with a population of greater than 750,000 persons until a subsidiary corporation described under section 6a has been created by the corporation of that city. In addition, any project for which a corporation has designated the project area at the time this amendatory act takes effect shall be exempt from the requirement of payment of the prevailing wage and fringe benefit rates described in section 8(4)(h).”Act 86 of 1984 amended enacting section 2 of Act No. 501 of 1980 to read as follows: “Section 2. Except for the issuance of bonds and entry into loan agreements by a corporation to refund bonds issued before January 21, 1981, under Act No. 62 of the Public Acts of 1963, being sections 125.1251 to 125.1267 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, this amendatory act shall not take effect in a city with a population of greater than 750,000 persons until a subsidiary corporation described under section 6a has been created by the corporation of that city. In addition, any project for which a corporation has designated the project area at the time this amendatory act takes effect shall be exempt from the requirement of payment of the prevailing wage and fringe benefit rates described in section 8(4)(h).”
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 338 of 1974 - Economic Development Corporations Act (125.1601 - 125.1636) › Section 125.1632 - Corporation as Body Corporate; Powers.

125.1632 Corporation as body corporate; powers.
Sec. 32.
The corporation shall be a body corporate with power to sue and be sued in any court of this state. The corporation shall possess all the powers necessary to carry out the purpose of its incorporation and those incident thereto. The enumeration of any powers in this act shall not be construed as a limitation upon the general powers of the corporation.
History:
Add. 1976, Act 175, Imd. Eff. June 29, 1976
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 338 of 1974 - Economic Development Corporations Act (125.1601 - 125.1636) › Section 125.1632a - Personal Liability of Board Members; Insurance.

125.1632a Personal liability of board members; insurance.
Sec. 32a.
The members of the board of directors of any corporation organized pursuant to this act or any person executing any revenue bond or revenue note on behalf of a corporation shall not be liable personally on the revenue bond or revenue note, or be subject to any personal liability or accountability by reason of the issuance of the revenue bond or revenue note, by reason of acquisition, construction, ownership, or operation of a project, or by reason of any other action taken or omitted by the board of directors. By resolution the board of directors of any corporation organized pursuant to this act may provide for the purchase of insurance indemnifying the members of the board from and against any and all personal liability or accountability described in this section or any loss or expense related thereto.
History:
Add. 1980, Act 501, Imd. Eff. Jan. 22, 1981
Compiler's Notes:
Section 2 of Act 501 of 1980 provides: “This amendatory act shall not take effect in a city with a population of greater than 750,000 persons until a subsidiary corporation described under section 6a has been created by the corporation of that city. In addition, any project for which a corporation has designated the project area at the time this amendatory act takes effect shall be exempt from the requirement of payment of the prevailing wage and fringe benefit rates described in section 8(4)(h).”Act 86 of 1984 amended enacting section 2 of Act No. 501 of 1980 to read as follows: “Section 2. Except for the issuance of bonds and entry into loan agreements by a corporation to refund bonds issued before January 21, 1981, under Act No. 62 of the Public Acts of 1963, being sections 125.1251 to 125.1267 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, this amendatory act shall not take effect in a city with a population of greater than 750,000 persons until a subsidiary corporation described under section 6a has been created by the corporation of that city. In addition, any project for which a corporation has designated the project area at the time this amendatory act takes effect shall be exempt from the requirement of payment of the prevailing wage and fringe benefit rates described in section 8(4)(h).”
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 338 of 1974 - Economic Development Corporations Act (125.1601 - 125.1636) › Section 125.1634 - Corporations Organized and Incorporated Pursuant to MCL 450.62 to 450.192; Validation, Force, and Effect of Prior Actions.

125.1634 Corporations organized and incorporated pursuant to MCL 450.62 to 450.192; validation, force, and effect of prior actions.
Sec. 34.
A corporation organized and incorporated pursuant to section 5 and Act No. 327 of the Public Acts of 1931, as amended, being sections 450.62 to 450.192 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, before the effective date of this section, is subject to this act, as amended, without formal reorganization and the corporation shall be deemed to exist solely under this act, as amended. Actions taken under this act by a person, municipality, or corporation in good faith before the effective date of this section and which would have been valid under this act before sections 28 to 36 were added are hereby validated and shall have the same force and effect as if those actions were taken under this act, as amended by the act which added this section.
History:
Add. 1976, Act 175, Imd. Eff. June 29, 1976
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 338 of 1974 - Economic Development Corporations Act (125.1601 - 125.1636) › Section 125.1634a - Corporation Deemed Validly Incorporated; Validity of Action Taken by Corporation Under Act; Validity and Legality of Evidences of Indebtedness and Related Instruments.

125.1634a Corporation deemed validly incorporated; validity of action taken by corporation under act; validity and legality of evidences of indebtedness and related instruments.
Sec. 34a.
(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this act, a corporation for which a copy of articles of incorporation is on file with the secretary of state on or before the effective date of this section shall be deemed validly incorporated under this act from the date on which the articles of incorporation were filed, whether or not the articles of incorporation were adopted, executed, printed, certified, or filed in accordance with this act as in effect at the time of filing.
(2) Any action taken by the corporation under this act, which at the time of the taking of the action the corporation would have been empowered to take, is deemed valid from the date the action was taken.
(3) Any bond, note, or other evidence of indebtedness of any corporation and any instrument relating thereto authorized, issued, or delivered prior to the effective date of this section, is valid and legal for all purposes.
History:
Add. 1980, Act 501, Imd. Eff. Jan. 22, 1981
Compiler's Notes:
Section 2 of Act 501 of 1980 provides: “This amendatory act shall not take effect in a city with a population of greater than 750,000 persons until a subsidiary corporation described under section 6a has been created by the corporation of that city. In addition, any project for which a corporation has designated the project area at the time this amendatory act takes effect shall be exempt from the requirement of payment of the prevailing wage and fringe benefit rates described in section 8(4)(h).”Act 86 of 1984 amended enacting section 2 of Act No. 501 of 1980 to read as follows: “Section 2. Except for the issuance of bonds and entry into loan agreements by a corporation to refund bonds issued before January 21, 1981, under Act No. 62 of the Public Acts of 1963, being sections 125.1251 to 125.1267 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, this amendatory act shall not take effect in a city with a population of greater than 750,000 persons until a subsidiary corporation described under section 6a has been created by the corporation of that city. In addition, any project for which a corporation has designated the project area at the time this amendatory act takes effect shall be exempt from the requirement of payment of the prevailing wage and fringe benefit rates described in section 8(4)(h).”
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 338 of 1974 - Economic Development Corporations Act (125.1601 - 125.1636) › Section 125.1635 - Liberal Construction.

125.1635 Liberal construction.
Sec. 35.
This act, being necessary for and to secure the performance of essential public purposes and functions for the state and its municipalities shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes of this act.
History:
Add. 1976, Act 175, Imd. Eff. June 29, 1976
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 338 of 1974 - Economic Development Corporations Act (125.1601 - 125.1636) › Section 125.1636 - Authority Cumulative.

125.1636 Authority cumulative.
Sec. 36.
The authority given by this act shall be in addition to and not in derogation of any power existing in any of the municipalities under any statutory or charter provisions.
History:
Add. 1976, Act 175, Imd. Eff. June 29, 1976
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Repealed - Act 197 of 1975 - Downtown Development Authority (125.1651 - 125.1681)

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Act 197 of 1975
125.1651-125.1681 Repealed. 2018, Act 57, Eff. Jan. 1, 2019
Popular Name:
DDA
Popular Name:
Downtown Development Authority Act
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Repealed - Act 301 of 1975 - Derezinski-Geerlings Job Development Authority Act (125.1701 - 125.1770)

DEREZINSKI-GEERLINGS JOB DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ACT
Act 301 of 1975
125.1701-125.1770 Repealed. 1984, Act 270, Eff. Sept. 26, 1985.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Repealed - Act 94 of 2008 - Water Resource Improvement Tax Increment Finance Authority Act (125.1771 - 125.1794)

WATER RESOURCE IMPROVEMENT TAX INCREMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY ACT
Act 94 of 2008
125.1771-125.1794 Repealed. 2013, Act 25, Eff. Aug. 9, 2013;—2018, Act 57, Eff. Jan. 1, 2019.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Repealed - Act 450 of 1980 - The Tax Increment Finance Authority Act (125.1801 - 125.1830)

THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY ACT
Act 450 of 1980
125.1801-125.1830 Repealed. 2018, Act 57, Eff. Jan. 1, 2019.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Repealed - Act 171 of 1981 - Michigan Urban Land Assembly Act (125.1851 - 125.1861)

MICHIGAN URBAN LAND ASSEMBLY ACT
Act 171 of 1981
125.1851-125.1861 Repealed. 2016, Act 116, Eff. Aug. 8, 2016.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Repealed - Act 250 of 2010 - Private Investment Infrastructure Funding Act (125.1871 - 125.1883)

PRIVATE INVESTMENT INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING ACT
Act 250 of 2010
125.1871-125.1883 Repealed. 2018, Act 57, Eff. Jan. 1, 2019.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 398 of 2008 - Commission for Logistics and Supply Chain Collaboration Act (125.1891 - 125.1894) › Section 125.1891 - Short Title.

125.1891 Short title.
Sec. 1.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "commission for logistics and supply chain collaboration act".
History:
2008, Act 398, Imd. Eff. Jan. 6, 2009 ;-- Am. 2013, Act 76, Imd. Eff. June 25, 2013
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 398 of 2008 - Commission for Logistics and Supply Chain Collaboration Act (125.1891 - 125.1894) › Section 125.1892 - Definitions.

125.1892 Definitions.
Sec. 2.
As used in this act:
(a) "Commission" means the commission for logistics and supply chain collaboration created under section 3.
(b) "Supply chain management" means an integrated approach to planning, implementing, and controlling the flow of information, materials, and services from raw materials to the distribution of the finished product to the end customer. Supply chain management includes the process of collaborating horizontally among suppliers, retailers, and customers to create value. Supply chain management also includes manufacturing, technology, distribution, warehousing, marketing, logistics, all modes of transportation, and focuses on eliminating points of friction at borders, the adoption of efficiencies, and improving global collaboration.
History:
2008, Act 398, Imd. Eff. Jan. 6, 2009 ;-- Am. 2013, Act 76, Imd. Eff. June 25, 2013