The bill amends the Home Rule City Act to allow city legislative bodies in Michigan to create special assessment districts for the maintenance or improvement of private roads. It stipulates that more than 50% of property owners along a private road can petition the city for such maintenance or improvement. Upon receiving a compliant petition or passing a resolution, the city can enter into contracts for the work, with costs allocated equally or on a pro rata basis based on frontage. The process requires proper public notice and hearings for property owners in the special assessment district.

Additionally, the bill establishes that maintenance or improvement programs can be annual but cannot exceed five years unless a new special assessment district is created. It also defines "maintenance" in accordance with existing law. This legislative change aims to facilitate better infrastructure management for private roads within cities, ensuring that property owners can collectively address road maintenance needs.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-1): 117.1, 117.38
House Introduced Bill: 117.1, 117.38
As Passed by the House: 117.1, 117.38