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Terms Used In Michigan Laws 18.1722

  • Appropriation: The provision of funds, through an annual appropriations act or a permanent law, for federal agencies to make payments out of the Treasury for specified purposes. The formal federal spending process consists of two sequential steps: authorization
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
    (1) A governmental unit may use designated funds, bonds, or master lease for any energy performance contract, including purchases using installment payment contracts or lease purchase agreements, if that use is consistent with the purpose of the appropriation.
    (2) Unless otherwise provided by law or ordinance, a governmental unit may use funds designated for operating and capital expenditures or utilities for any energy performance contract.
    (3) A guaranteed energy savings contract may provide for financing, including tax-exempt financing, by a third party. The contract for third-party financing may be separate from the guaranteed energy savings contract.