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MARION TOWNSHIP RESOLUTION  #2010-36

TO ADOPT POVERTY EXEMPTION GUIDELINES FOR 2011 INCOME AND ASSET TESTS

 Resolution # 2010-36

December 9, 2010

 Tammy Beal motioned to adopt a resolution to setting the following guidelines for 2011 Poverty Exemptions, Seconded by Paula Wyckoff.

 In order to qualify for a poverty exemption, property owners must submit an application and meet both the income and asset tests.

 Income Test: The income guidelines shall be the Federal Poverty Guidelines as follows:

                         Size of Family Unit                             Poverty Guidelines

1                                                                  $10,800

2                                                            $14,600

3                                                           $18,300

4                                                            $22,100

5                                                           $25,800

6                                                            $29,500

7                                                           $33,300

8                                                            $37,000

              For each additional person                                  $3,700

 Asset Test:

 To be eligible for a 100% poverty exemption for 2011, residents shall have a maximum of $50,000 in net assets, excluding their principal residence, retirement accounts, and accounts having a substantial penalty for withdrawals.

 The following voted “Aye”:  Hodge, Lloyd, Wyckoff, Hanvey, Beal, Andersen, Lowe

The following voted “Nay”: None

The following abstained: None

 RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED.

 STATE OF MICHIGAN

COUNTY OF LIVINGSTON

             I, the undersigned, the duly qualified and acting clerk for the Township of Marion, Livingston County, Michigan, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of certain proceedings taken by the Board of Trustees at a meeting held on the 9th  day of December, 2010, and further certify that the above Resolution was adopted at said meeting.