254.221 International bridge authority; definitions. Sec. 1. As used in this act, the following words have the following meanings, unless the context indicates a different meaning or intent: (a) “Authority” means the international bridge authority of Michigan created by section 2 of 1935 PA 237, MCL 254.202, or, if the authority is abolished, the board, […]
254.222 Revenue bonds; statement, expenses. Sec. 2. Revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this act shall not be deemed to constitute a debt of the state or of any political subdivision thereof or a pledge of the faith and credit of the state or of any such political subdivision, but shall be payable solely […]
254.223 International bridge authority; powers and duties; value of assets; efficiencies. Sec. 3. (1) The authority is hereby authorized and empowered to do the following: (a) Adopt bylaws for the regulation of its affairs and the conduct of its business. (b) Adopt an official seal and alter the same at pleasure. (c) Maintain an office […]
254.223a Expenditure from bridge revenues; purposes; payment. Sec. 3a. If taxes or assessments are imposed by law in Canada on the Canadian portion of the project to be paid from bridge revenue under an interlocal agreement entered into pursuant to section 3(p), an equal sum may be expended in Michigan from bridge revenue for purposes […]
254.224 Real property; purchase and conveyance by city of Sault Ste. Marie; condemnation proceedings; title; removal of property. Sec. 4. (1) The authority is hereby authorized and empowered to acquire by purchase, whenever it considers such purchase expedient, solely from funds provided under the authority of this act, such lands, structures, property, rights, rights-of-way, franchises, […]
254.225 Revenue bonds; issuance, principal and interest payments, date, form, signatures, coupon or registered, sale, approval, proceeds, use; interim receipts or temporary bonds. Sec. 5. The authority is hereby authorized to provide for the issuance, at one time or from time to time, of revenue bonds of the authority for the purpose of paying all […]
254.226 Revenue bonds; secured by trust agreement, pledge, provisions, indemnifying bonds, expenses, approval. Sec. 6. In the discretion of the authority the bonds issued under the provisions of this act may be secured by a trust agreement by and between the authority and a corporate trustee, which may be any trust company or bank having […]
254.227 Tolls; collection; contracts with public utilities; appropriation of revenue; supervision and regulation; sinking fund; pledge. Sec. 7. The authority is hereby authorized to fix, revise, charge, and collect tolls for the use of the project, and to contract with any person, partnership, association, or corporation for the placing of telephone, telegraph, pipelines, and electric […]
254.228 Trust funds; depository acting as trustee. Sec. 8. All moneys received pursuant to the authority of this act, whether as proceeds from the sale of bonds or as revenues, shall be deemed to be trust funds to be held and applied solely as provided in this act. The resolution authorizing the bonds or the […]
254.229 Trust agreement or resolution; enforcement. Sec. 9. Any holder of bonds issued under the provisions of this act or any of the coupons appertaining thereto, and the trustee under any trust agreement, except to the extent the rights herein given may be restricted by such trust agreement or the resolution authorizing the issuance of […]
254.230 Bonds; negotiable instruments. Sec. 10. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing provisions of this act or any recitals in any bonds issued under the provisions of this act, all such bonds shall be deemed to be negotiable instruments under the laws of this state. History: 1954, Act 99, Imd. Eff. Apr. 12, 1954
254.231 Purpose of project; taxation. Sec. 11. The exercise of the powers granted by this act will be in all respects for the benefit of the people of the state, for the increase of their commerce and prosperity, and for the improvement of their health and living conditions, and as the operation and maintenance of […]
254.232 Bonds made securities. Sec. 12. Bonds issued by the authority under the provisions of this act are hereby made securities in which all banks, bankers, savings banks, trust companies, savings and loan associations, investment companies and other persons carrying on a banking business, all insurance companies, insurance associations, and other persons carrying on an […]
254.233 Revenue refunding bonds; purpose, regulation. Sec. 13. The authority is hereby authorized to provide for the issuance of revenue refunding bonds of the authority for the purpose of refunding any bonds then outstanding which shall have been issued under the provisions of this act, including the payment of any redemption premium thereon and any […]
254.234 Vehicular traffic facilities; covenant with bondholders; limitations. Sec. 14. The state of Michigan covenants and agrees with the holders of the bonds issued under the provisions of this act that it will not construct or operate, or permit the construction or operation of, any bridge, tunnel or ferry service for vehicular traffic between the […]
254.235 Authorization for action; project maintenance and operation, report to governor, failure to pay tolls, surveying. Sec. 15. Any action taken by the authority under the provisions of this act may be authorized by resolution at any regular or special meeting, and each such resolution shall take effect immediately and need not be published or […]
254.236 Bonds; final payment; disposition of property; dissolution of authority; assumption of powers and responsibilities; use of property and funds; surveys and studies; availability of data. Sec. 16. (1) When all bonds issued under this act in connection with the project and the interest on those bonds is paid or a sufficient amount for the […]
254.237 Powers; supplemental and additional. Sec. 17. The foregoing sections of this act shall be deemed to provide an additional and alternative method for the doing of the things authorized thereby, and shall be regarded as supplemental and additional to powers conferred by other laws: Provided, however, That the issuance of revenue bonds or revenue […]
254.238 Construction of act. Sec. 18. This act, being necessary for the welfare of the state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes thereof. History: 1954, Act 99, Imd. Eff. Apr. 12, 1954
254.239 Repealed. 2000, Act No. 243, Imd. Eff. June 29, 2000. Compiler’s Notes: The repealed section pertained to appointment and terms of current members of international bridge authority.
