Governor Rick Snyder delivered a special message on March 21, 2011 proposing the elimination of statutory revenue sharing and created a program called the Economic Vitality Incentive Program. The total funding for EVIP is approximately two thirds of what a community received under the former statutory revenue sharing.
Government entities may receive 1/3 of the funding as part of this new incentive system by providing transparency and a citizen's guide. Below are statistics regarding fiscal stability, public safety, economic strength and quality of life for the community of Portland that will be forwarded to the Michigan Department of Treasury. Also below is a link to the 2011 Citizen's Guide for an in-depth account of how the City of Portland spends your money.
Governments may qualify for an additional 1/3 of
the funding under this incentive program by providing a plan to increase existing levels of cooperation,
collaboration and consolidation within their jurisdiction or with
other jurisdictions to implement potential cost savings. By working
together and sharing resources, municipalities will be able to save
money and continue to provide vital services to their communities.
Below is a link to the City's plan.
For more information regarding the Dashboard program, please visit
www.michigan.gov/midashboard.
Cooperation, Collaboration and Consolidation of Services Plan
