Sec. 3. The legislature finds and declares all of the following: (a) That there exists in this state a continuing need to strengthen and revitalize the economy of this state and of local units of government in this state and that it is in best interests of this state and local units of government in this state to promote tourism and convention business in order to assist in the prevention of unemployment and the alleviation of the conditions of unemployment, to preserve existing jobs, to facilitate economic development, and to create new jobs to meet employment demands. (b) That it is necessary for the promotion of general welfare and a valid public purpose to assist and encourage the acquisition, construction, improvement, enlargement, renewal, replacement, repairing, financing, furnishing, and equipping of regional convention facilities and the real property on which they are located, to refinance these activities, and to enter into contracts and procure services necessary and appropriate for the development and ongoing management and operation of regional convention facilities in an efficient and effective manner. (c) That a regional convention facility authority created under this act and the powers conferred by this act constitute a necessary program and serve a necessary public purpose.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 141.1353
Legislative findings
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 283 Mich. App. 442 - Detroit City Council v. Mayor of Detroit (2009)
Most recently applied in 283 Mich. App. 442 - Detroit City Council v. Mayor of Detroit (April 2009)
2008, Act 554, Eff
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