Lenawee Intermediate School District v. Raisin Township Supervisor

Does § 1612 of 1982 PA 333, MCL 380.1612; MSA 15.41612, empower a township, by adopting a resolution prior to January 1, 1983, to establish itself as the exclusive collection agent for a school district’s summer taxes? The trial court answered this question "No”. Defendants claim the answer should be "Yes” and appeal as of right. What constitutes "negotiate” as that term is used in § 1613 of the same statute? The trial court held that plaintiffs had negotiated in good faith with defendant township as required by § 1613(1). Defendants claim the negotiations were insufficient and appeal as of…