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Rockford City Hall COVID-19 Guidelines

City Hall and all municipal buildings are open by appointment only due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in Kent County.

Residents are encouraged to access many of our City services online or by calling City Hall at 616.866.1537. City Hall employees will be working remotely and are available during normal business hours. All essential services (water, sewer, police and fire, etc…) will remain in place. If you have a water or sewer emergency please call 616-866-9557. If you have a police or fire emergency, please call 911.

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Recent News

City Council Virtual Meeting Notice - Friday, January 8, 2021

CITY OF ROCKFORD
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 11, 2021

PLEASE TAKE NOTICEthat the meeting of the City Council of the City of Rockford scheduled for January 11, 2021, starting at 7:00 p.m., will be conducted virtually by using Zoom (online and/or by phone) due to; health concerns surrounding Coronavirus/COVID-19, under the Governor of Michigan’s Executive Orders 2020-15 and 2020-21.

The following information will assist you in joining the Rockford City Council meeting:

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.

When: Jan 11, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Every month on the Second Mon, until Jun 14, 2021, 6 occurrence(s)
Jan 11, 2021 07:00 PM
Feb 8, 2021 07:00 PM
Mar 8, 2021 07:00 PM
Apr 12, 2021 07:00 PM
May 10, 2021 07:00 PM
Jun 14, 2021 07:00 PM

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Topic: City Council Meeting

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Webinar ID: 871 1657 4202
International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/keGej5ZTw8

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 of Special Virtual Meeting - Wednesday, December 30, 2020

CITY OF ROCKFORD
NOTICE OF SPECIAL VIRTUAL MEETING

The Rockford City Council of 7 S. Monroe Street, Rockford, MI, will hold a Special Virtual Council Meeting Monday, January 4, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to consider an application for EGLE grant, and discussing any other items that may arise.

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Jan 4, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: City Council- Special Meeting
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
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Webinar ID: 875 2955 7956
International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kp5aneFup
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: 12/30/20/1 pm

Christine Bedford
City Clerk

Notice of RORA Winterization Assistance Program - Thursday, December 17, 2020

ROCKFORD OUTDOOR REFRESHMENT AREA WINTERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

We are pleased to announce the that the City Council recently authorized up to $20,000 to be used to assist establishments within the Rockford Outdoor Refreshment Area (RORA) for costs associated with outdoor commercial operations during the winter.

Full details are included in the attached packet. In summary, the City is able to provide up to 50% of the costs associated with extension of outdoor seating areas such as heaters, tables/chairs, lighting, and enclosures. The maximum amount for each applicant is $2,500, and the City must retain ownership of the asset the funds are used to purchase.

The RORA program ends in April 2021, and applications will be considered throughout the program, or until funds are exhausted.
Please review the RORA Winterization Assistance Program Guidelines and consider submitting an application.

Thad M. Beard
City Manager

RORA Winterization Assistance Program Application

Notice of December City Council Meeting - Friday, December 11, 2020

CITY OF ROCKFORD
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 14, 2020

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the meeting of the City Council of the City of Rockford scheduled for December 14, 2020 starting at 7:00 p.m., will be conducted virtually by using Zoom (online and/or by phone) due to; health concerns surrounding Coronavirus/COVID-19, under the Governor of Michigan’s Executive Orders 2020-15 and 2020-21.

The following information will assist you in joining the Rockford City Council meeting:
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Dec 14, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every month on the Second Mon, until Dec 14, 2020, 1 occurrence(s)
Dec 14, 2020 07:00 PM
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Topic: City Council Meeting
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Webinar ID: 845 3476 1827

International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kjfmuefHw
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 of a Work Session - Tuesday, December 8, 2020

CITY OF ROCKFORD
NOTICE OF A WORK SESSION VIRTUAL MEETING

December 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
The Rockford City Council, of 7 S. Monroe Street, Rockford, MI, will hold a virtual Work Session Council Meeting on Monday, December 14, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the extension of water and any other items that may arise.

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Dec 14, 2020 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Council Work Session
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Webinar ID: 869 9509 3335
International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kmWwD1esB
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: December 8, 2020, 3 pm

Christine Bedford
City Clerk

Planning Commission Public Hearing Notice - Monday, November 30, 2020

ROCKFORD PLANNING COMMISSION
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rockford Planning Commission, of 7 South Monroe Street, Rockford, Michigan, will conduct a virtual public hearing on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at or about 7:00 p.m., on a Special Land Use Application made by Pizza Me, for the property located at 42 E Bridge Street, to allow for outdoor seating.

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Dec 17, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Planning Commission Meeting
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Webinar ID: 831 7118 0812

International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kZQvocmMc
All oral and written comments on this application will be heard and considered at the public hearing.
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 of Planning Commission Meeting - Tuesday, November 17, 2020

CITY OF ROCKFORD
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 19, 2020

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Rockford scheduled for November 19, 2020 starting at 7:00 p.m., will be conducted virtually by using Zoom (online and/or by phone) due to; health concerns surrounding Coronavirus/COVID-19, under the City of Rockford’s Electronic Meeting Procedure Policy.

The following information will assist you in joining the Rockford City Council meeting:
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87437385886
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Webinar ID: 874 3738 5886

International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbWRGQcGER
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 of a Work Session - Thursday, November 5, 2020

CITY OF ROCKFORD
NOTICE OF A WORK SESSION VIRTUAL MEETING
November 9, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.

The Rockford City Council, of 7 S. Monroe Street, Rockford, MI, will hold a virtual Work Session Council Meeting on Monday, November 9, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss various items including the CARE funds, City Hall hours, new municipal water source, future library expansion, Public Safety training, downtown solid waste contract and any other items that may arise.

PUBLIC NOTICE
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Nov 9, 2020 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Council Work Session
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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84212087090
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Webinar ID: 842 1208 7090
International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kxXcvOCwz
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: 11/5/2020 at 2:00 p.m.

Christine Bedford
City Clerk

Notice of November City Council Meeting - Thursday, November 5, 2020

CITY OF ROCKFORD
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 9, 2020

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the meeting of the City Council of the City of Rockford scheduled for November 9, 2020 starting at 7:00 p.m., will be conducted virtually by using Zoom (online and/or by phone) due to; health concerns surrounding Coronavirus/COVID-19, under the Governor of Michigan’s Executive Orders 2020-15 and 2020-21.

The following information will assist you in joining the Rockford City Council meeting:
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Nov 9, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every month on the Second Mon, until Dec 14, 2020, 2 occurrence(s)
Nov 9, 2020 07:00 PM
Dec 14, 2020 07:00 PM
Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/tZAodO2vqDoiGNPg1XufYtRGl-5oteAAvOxr/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGsqzguHdKUuBuARpwIGYjCLO3wpn5HjY1tm07dFiZqdjHROq8XPaZ6MfnG
Topic: City Council Meeting
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Webinar ID: 845 3476 1827

International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcSPpsyUnN
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.

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