The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) identifies and plans for new equipment, construction, acquisition or improvement to public lands, buildings or structures in excess of $25,000 with a minimum life expectancy of five years.
This includes things like:
The City of Novi is asking voters to consider a 1.0 mill RENEWAL for ten years with a ZERO tax rate increase to continue funding important CIP items.
The 2016 CIP Millage, which funded important improvements, expires in July 2026. Without a renewal, the City won't have the funding to continue these projects.
Renewing the CIP Millage will provide stable funding for capital needs and support long-range planning with ZERO tax increase.
What could be accomplished?
A renewed Capital Improvement Program Millage will collect about $5.1 million every year for ten years.
The City will use this money to fix, enhance, protect, and replace public assets.
CIP Renewal Property Tax Impact
| Market Value | Taxable Value | Tax Increase |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $100,000 |
0%
|
| $300,000 | $150,000 | |
| $400,000 | $200,000 |
Property taxes will not increase when the CIP Millage is renewed.
The City of Novi will host two Information Sessions regarding the CIP Millage Renewal.
The Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, and a question regarding the CIP Millage Renewal, with zero tax rate increase, will be on the ballot.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS MILLAGE
Shall Section 9.1 of the Novi City Charter be amended to authorize a millage for capital improvements and capital projects, including, but not limited to, parks and facilities, land acquisition, pathways, and apparatus (such as fire trucks, heavy equipment), with such funds not to be used for operations or payroll, in the amount of 1.0 mills (being $1 per $1,000 of taxable value) for a period of ten years, starting with the July 2027 levy and resulting in the authorization to collect an estimated $5,412,997 in the first year if approved and levied, to replace an expiring capital improvements millage.
To find your local voting precinct, visit michigan.gov/vote.
All of the City’s Capital Improvement Program projects can be explored in detail at cityofnovi.org.
If you have additional questions, please contact:
Community Relations
248-735-5628
communityrelations@cityofnovi.org
