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. Specifically, it enables property owners who own more than 50% of the frontage along a private road to petition the city for such maintenance or improvements. If the city passes a resolution or receives a compliant petition, it can enter into contracts for the work, with costs allocated on a pro rata basis according to the frontage of the properties in the special assessment district.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that any maintenance or improvement program for a private road can be established for a maximum duration of five years, with the possibility of creating a new special assessment district if the program needs to continue beyond that period. The bill also defines "maintenance" in accordance with existing law. Overall, this legislation aims to provide a structured process for cities to manage the upkeep of private roads through collaborative funding from affected property owners.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 117.1, 117.38