The City of Rockford city offices will be closed for Independence Day. Payments may still be dropped off in the drop box next to the front door.
Due to a lack of items on the agenda, the planning commission will not be meeting for the month of June.
The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet June 27th at 7 p.m. to discuss an accessory building variance request.
The revised stormwater manual for adoption is available for review
Rockford Stormwater Standards Manual FOR ADOPTION.pdf
Read the news release here.
Please see the attached news release about foam on the Rogue River. It is recommended that you do not swallow the foam floating on the river. The water itself was previously tested and found to be safe. If you have further questions, please refer to the contacts in the release. Thank you!
RELEASE - Health Advisory FOAM.pdf
The Rockford Planning Commission will hold their May meeting Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON FIRST AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT TO THE BROWNFIELD PLAN OF THE CITY OF ROCKFORD BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE 202 NORTH MONROE, LLC REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Full notice available here
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rockford Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, May 31, 2018, at or about 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 7 South Monroe Street, Rockford, Michigan, to solicit input, verbal or in writing, on a proposed amendment to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) Plan for Herman’s Boy, located at 220 Northland Drive.
A copy of the proposed amendment may be reviewed in the office of the City Clerk during normal business hours.
Persons with special needs, as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact the City Clerk at 866-1537 or the Michigan Relay Center TDD 1-800-649-3777.
Christine M. Bedford
City Clerk
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rockford City Council will hold a public hearing to receive public comment, written or oral on the proposed Storm Water Ordinance. A copy of the proposed Storm Water Ordinance is available for review at City Hall and can also be viewed online at the City's website.
The public hearing will be held Monday, May 14, 2018, at or about 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 7 South Monroe Street, Rockford, Michigan.
Persons with special needs, as defined in the Americans with Disability Act, should contact the City Clerk at 866-1537 or the Michigan Relay Center TDD 1-800-649-3777.
Our yard waste program has started once more as spring arrives! We are happy to collect and dispose of yard waste for our citizens. However, please check the attached brochure to make sure that you're doing everything correctly for us to pick up your bags.
Also attached is a map showing what day we will be through your section of the city to do pickups. Thank you!
YardWasteBroch.pdf
YardWaste_Collection.pdf
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rockford City Council will hold a Special Meeting Monday, May 21, 2018, at or about 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7 South Monroe Street, to consider the proposed 2018-19 Budget and fees, and other business. A copy of the proposed budget and fees are available for public review and inspection during normal business hours in the Office of the City Clerk.
Persons with special needs, as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact the City Clerk at 866-1537 or the Michigan Relay Center TDD 1-800-649-3777 for accommodations.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rockford City Council has scheduled a Public Hearing for Monday, May 14, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 7 S. Monroe Street, Rockford, MI 49341, for the purpose of discussing adoption of the 2018-19 Budget and millage rate. The proposed millage rate is 12.9 mils. Council will also adopt the 2018-19 water and sewer rates. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection during normal business hours in the Office of the City Clerk.
THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING.
Public comments, either oral or written, are welcome at the Public Hearing. Handicapped persons needing assistance or aid should contact the Office of the City Clerk during regular working hours forty-eight hours prior to the meeting.
For viewing, a copy of the proposed Storm Water Ordinance.
DRAFT Stormwater Standards DEC2016.pdf
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rockford City Council will hold a Work Session Meeting Monday, May 7, 2017, at or about 6:00 p.m., in the Conference Room of the Municipal Building, 7 South Monroe Street, to consider the proposed 2018-19 City Budget. A copy of the proposed budget is available for public review and inspection during normal business hours in the Office of the City Clerk.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rockford Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive public comment, written or oral on the proposed Storm Water Ordinance. A copy of the proposed Storm Water Ordinance is available for review at City Hall
The public hearing will be held Thursday, April 26, 2018, at or about 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 7 South Monroe Street, Rockford, Michigan.
Corner Bar construction will close the section of Courtland from Main Street to the post office to traffic. This will begin on Friday, March 30th, and is projected to last until May 4th. A map showing the alternate route to be followed during this time is attached.
For more details, contact Orion Construction at 616-970-081
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