Section 123.1343 - Legislative findings; declarations; purpose of act(1) The legislature finds and declares all of the following: (a) That there exists in this state a continuing need to strengthen and revitalize the economy of this state and to organize the activities of local government in metropolitan areas in a manner that reduces governmental barriers to economic growth, facilitates economic development, helps small businesses grow, preserves communities and strengthens neighborhoods, prevents or reduces unemployment, and creates jobs.(b) That under section 27 of article VII of the state constitution of 1963, the legislature may establish in metropolitan areas additional forms of government or authorities with power, duties, and jurisdictions as the legislature shall provide.(c) That it is necessary and appropriate for the promotion of the health, safety, and welfare of the people of this state to enable the formation of metropolitan governments designed to perform multipurpose functions.(d) That the formation of a metropolitan government under this act and the powers conferred by this act constitute a necessary program and serve a necessary public purpose.(2) The purpose of this act is to do all of the following: (a) Establish an authority to perform multipurpose functions in the metropolitan areas of this state.(b) Promote the public health, safety, welfare, convenience, and prosperity of this state and its metropolitan areas.(c) Modernize the tax system to help small businesses grow and create jobs in this state.(d) Dedicate revenue for local purposes, including, but not limited to, police safety, fire protection, and ambulance emergency services.Added by 2014, Act 86,s 2, eff. 8/22/2014.