Boat Launch User’s Fee Ordinance

The Township of Tuscarora resolves:

Section 1. The boat launch at the Marina Park and parking lot as established by the Township shall be under the supervision of the Tuscarora Township Board.

Section 2. It shall be unlawful to launch any boat at the said Marina Park Boat Launch without first paying the monetary user’s fee as required by resolution of the
Township Board. The permit fees for the 2009 season shall be: (1) $5.00 per day; and (2) $35.00 per year.

Section 3. A person responsible for activity that violates Section 2, shall be guilty of a municipal civil infraction as defined in Michigan Law ( Section 113, MCL 600.113), and subject to a civil fine according to the following schedule:

First violation within a 3-year period $ 50.00
Second violation within a 3-year period $ 125.00
Third violation within a 3-year period $ 250.00
Fourth of subsequent violation within a 3-year period $ 400.00

Additionally, the violator shall pay costs, which may include all direct or indirect expenses incurred by the Township in connection with the violation. In no case, however, shall costs of less than $9 or more than $500 be ordered. A violator of this ordinance shall also be subject to such additional sanctions, remedies and judicial orders as are authorized under Michigan Law. Each day a violation of this ordinance continues to exist constitutes a separate violation.


Section 4. Notice to be Published. The Township Clerk shall publish this ordinance in the manner required by law.

Section 5. When effective, this ordinance shall be in full force and effect in this governmental unit thirty (30) days after the date of publication.


Sue Fisher
Township Clerk