See the supervisor’s page and other posts for more info…

Note 1 is the relationship between the various “Fund Balances” that appear in the budget.   

Restricted Funds – Can only be used for the purpose they were collected.  For Example, voters approved the Fire millage thus any money paid on that portion of the property tax bills can only be used for fire related expenses.   This holds true for the Landfill fund as well.  The liquor Fund is a little different in that money in the fund comes from shared revenue from liquor sales or licensing (not enough to cover the expense so we supplement from General Fund) 

The General Fund is funded by our operating millage.  We also receive payment in lieu of taxes (PILT) from the Military and State instead of paying property taxes on the land they own in Lovells.  Michigan also shares a portion of sales taxes. The General fund is the only fund whose balance requires only Board approval to be transferred to another fund (unrestricted). 

Only voters can approve a transfer of money out of a “restricted fund”.  This occurred in 2013 when Lovells Township voted to use money from the Landfill Fund for the purchase of a Fire truck.   

This is why we can’t just “use the money in the bank for any one project”.

Lovells Township and Crawford County are seeking your input on the Recreation Plan that will be in effect for the next 4 years. Please take a moment to pass along your thoughts. Printable Version, Website, Survey Flyer

The Zoning Ordinance and (new) Non-zoning Ordinance links of the FORMS AND DOCUMENTS menu have been update to the current versions of each.

The 2025 Lovells Bridge Walk was a great success once again. This event is an opportunity for the Community to directly support our Fire & EMS Services. We wish to Thank the many partners, sponsors, volunteers, and citizens for coming together to help support this essential Township service. It is because of everyone’s support and participation that this Community Event was once again a great success.

You may view photos from the 2025 Lovells Bride Walk by following this link:

Bridge Walk Photos

Welcome to our new Website! Our goal is to provide greater awareness and transparency to the Community regarding the operation and governance of your Township. To this end there are a number of opportunities to follow along.

Each of our elected officials have a dedicated page (within the Department Menu) to inform you of their current projects and plans. In addition, Township appointed Committees and Commissions are listed including Community members serving on each.

The Township Service Menu provides information regarding the major services offered to the Community. These services provide assistance to Citizens and the Community as a whole. Over time, these services may expand as the Township works to improve support for Citizens and the Community.

The Meetings and Events Menu provide the Community with scheduled meetings, agendas and minutes of the various Township boards and committees. Unapproved Minutes will be posted in advance of meetings and will be replaced with Approved Meetings once the respective bodies meet and approve the minutes. Agendas posted are subject to modification as necessary at the actual meetings. Any Special Meetings or Public Hearings will be added as well as posted to the website home page.

A new web feature is the Forms and Documents Menu. This area will feature many of the Forms that Citizens may access in conducting business with the Township Board. As additional Forms become available they will be added. Documents provided will highlight sources of information from Board actions and will provide greater understanding and transparency for the Community.

The Contact Us menu allows for direct web communications with each Township official as well as general contact with the Township Board. Contact requests can be directed to appropriate officials as well as general requests. Each Contact Request will be directly relayed and appropriate return contact can be expected.

We hope you value time interacting with the Township Board. Should you have suggestions or requests regarding the lovellsmi.org website, please feel free to communicate your thoughts with Board Members. The Township Board strives to support the Community through transparent communications and work to make our Township a great place!