Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapters 61 to 75 Villages § 67.25

Sec. 25. The expense of constructing sewers, drains, and watercourses may be paid by general tax upon the taxable property in the village; or the expenses may be defrayed by special assessment upon the lands and premises benefited in proportion to the benefits resulting to each lot or parcel of land respectively; or such part of the expense as the council shall determine may be defrayed by special assessment, and the remainder may be paid by general tax.