CITY OF ROCKFORD
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
The Rockford City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting Monday, March 4, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Rockford City Hall at 7 South Monroe Street, in the City of Rockford. The purpose of the meeting is to consider an access agreement, a resolution combining precincts for the school election and discussing goals and objectives.
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.
Posted: 03/01/19 @ 3:00 p.m.
Christine Bedford
City Clerk
The joint USEPA and MDEQ Wolverine Townhall meeting, which was postponed from the originally scheduled date of January 23, 2019, is now rescheduled for Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at the Rockford High School.
See below for additional details regarding the Townhall meeting:
When: Tuesday, March 26, 2019 Open House: 6:00 – 6:30pm Public Meeting: 6:30 – 8:00pm Questions: 8:00 – 8:30pm
Where: Rockford High School 4100 Kroes Street NE Rockford, MI 49341 Fine Arts Auditorium
Both MDEQ and USEPA staff will be available during the open house from 6:00 – 6:30 pm to talk with community members about their specific concerns.
For more information on MDEQ’s Wolverine House Street investigation visit the Michigan PFAS Action Response Team (MPART) website at www.michigan.gov/belmont. Additional information on USEPA’s investigation can be found at: www.epa.gov/mi/wolverine-world-wide-tannery
A reminder to residents that winter taxes are due tomorrow, Thursday, February 14th. Postmarks are not accepted. Payments must be made in city hall before 5 p.m. tomorrow.
The City of Rockford would like to remind you of some common questions and prevention for frozen pipes.
The Sustainability Committee is accepting applications for a student ex-officio position. If interested, please fill out the linked application and send to the listed email.
Please see the following news release from the DEQ:
EPA and DEQ Wolverine Investigation Townhall Meeting POSTPONED
Due to the federal government shutdown, the joint EPA and DEQ Wolverine Townhall meeting, originally scheduled for January 23, 2019 at the Rockford High School, is postponed until further notice. This meeting will be rescheduled once EPA staff return to work.
For more information on DEQ’s Wolverine House Street investigation visit the Michigan PFAS Action Response Team (MPART) web site at www.michigan.gov/belmont. Additional information on EPA’s investigation can be found at: https://www.epa.gov/mi/wolverine-world-wide-tannery
Dated: December 28, 2018
Draft of Parks and Recreation Five-Year Plan
Rockford City Hall will be closed on December 24 & 25, and again on December 31 & January 1. Payments can still be left in the dropbox next to the front door. Happy holidays!
Rockford city hall will be closed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, December 14. If you need to leave a payment, it can be placed in the drop box next to the front door.
The Rockford City Council will meet in a work session Monday, December 10, 2018, at 6 p.m., to continue Council orientation and any other items that may arise.
Click to open a PDF of the 2019 Rockford Parks and Recreation Plan
Click to view the update in PDF form
The Rockford City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting on Monday, December 3, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Rockford City Hall at 7 South Monroe Street, in the City of Rockford. The purpose of the meeting is to consider an ordinance related to the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act and the location of marihuana establishments in the City, among other things.
Posted: 11/27/18 @ 3:15 p.m.
Rockford City Hall will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, October 22, and Friday, October 23. We will reopen on Monday with regular hours. Thank you and have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
The Rockford Downtown Development Authority will hold a Special Meeting Friday, November 16, 2018, at 12:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering two parking lot contracts, among other things.
The Rockford City Council will meet in a work session Tuesday, November 20, 2018, from 1 pm to 5 p.m., to receive Council orientation and any other items that may arise.
Beginning November 15, there is NO PARKING ON ANY STREET within the city limits of Rockford between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. This is to facilitate snow removal. Citations will be issued and the fine begins at $10. Please help us keep our streets clear and safe in the winter weather. If you have any questions, please contact the Rockford Department of Public Safety at 616.866.9557.
Tonight's trick-or-treating hours will be from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There will be no siren announcing the beginning or end, so please keep an eye on the clock!
The Rockford City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering a bid to demolish the home located at 18 S Monroe Street, among other things.
The City of Rockford is seeking members for the new Sustainability Committee (SusCom). The SusCom is an advisory board to enhance and create sustainable practices in our community. If you are a Rockford citizen or own a business in Rockford and have expertise or interest in sustainable communities, please complete the on-line application) by November 15, for consideration. Initial terms of the board vary from one to three years.
The City of Rockford is building a new five-year plan for the city's parks and recreation. We're looking for your input! [Survey has been deleted post-meeting]
The City of Rockford is looking to hire 4-5 more election inspectors for the upcoming November 6, 2018 election! The hours are 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. or can be negotiated. Pay is $9.25/hour, with breakfast and dinner provided! If interested, fill out the linked form and return to Rockford City Hall at 7 South Monroe.
Election inspector application.pdf
The Rockford City Council will meet in a work session Wednesday, August 29, 2018, at 5:30 p.m., for the purpose of discussing short term goals and objectives and any other items that may arise.
The Rockford City Council will meet in a work session Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at 6:00 p.m., for the purpose of discussing sustainability and any other items that may arise.
As with all construction projects, sometimes details can change along the way. In the interest of keeping you in the loop, here’s the most recent round of updates for the work on Prospect St.
-The work on the intersections of Spring/Prospect and Summit/Prospect may extend a week past the original August 17th end date.
-The two intersections will be paved by school traffic beginning on August 27th. School traffic should be unaffected by the construction project.
-The final completion of Prospect is expected to the be third week in September.
-The intersection of Spring and Prospect will be closed from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. on Wednesday, August 15th, for work on the storm sewers and the water main.
-Nagel Construction will be addressing resident concerns in the near future.
Thank you for your patience. We are in the home stretch with this project, and hopefully you enjoy the brand-new road!
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.
The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet June 27th at 7 p.m. to discuss an accessory building variance request.
Due to a lack of items on the agenda, the planning commission will not be meeting for the month of June.
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
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.
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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