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2021 MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW City of Rockford, Kent County
The City of Rockford Board of Review for March 2021 will be held by ELECTRONIC REMOTE ACCESS. Electronic remote access, in accordance with Michigan law, will be implemented in response to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limitations on the number of individuals in a meeting hall.
The public may participate in the meeting through electronic remote access via Zoom access by computer, smart phone/device using the following links listed under each date:
The public may also participate by landline phone or cell phone by calling into this number: 1(312)626-6799
The City of Rockford March Board of Review will meet on the following dates:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85084347367
Meeting ID: 850 8434 7367
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81709848740
Meeting ID: 817 0984 8740
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82705172191
Meeting ID: 827 0517 2191
APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED FOR APPEAL HEARINGS.
To make an appointment call 616-951-7523. You must email your documentation to lverburg@rockford.mi.us prior to March 5th, 2021.
The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests, and to equalize the 2021 assessments. By board resolution, taxpayers are able to protest by letter, sent to City of Rockford, 7 S Monroe St, Rockford, MI 49341, provided protest is received prior to March 5th, 2021.
The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property and personal property for 2021 are as follows:
*Agricultural ............50.00%. 1.0000 *Commercial............48.47%........ 1.0315 *Industrial.................49.93%......... 1.0014 *Residential.............47.21%.......... 1.0590 *Developmental.......50.00%......... 1.0000 *Timber Cutover......50.00%.......... 1.0000 *Personal Property...50.00%......... 1.0000
Americans With Disabilities (ADA) Notice The City will provide necessary reasonable services to individuals with disabilities at the Board of Review meetings upon 4 days’ notice.
Contact: Thad Beard, 616-866-1537, 7 S Monroe St, Rockford, MI 49058
CITY OF ROCKFORD Sustainablity Committee Meeting FEBRUARY 16, 2021
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the meeting of the Rockford SusCom scheduled for February 16, 2021, starting at 6:30 p.m., will be conducted virtually by using Zoom.
The following information will assist you in joining the Rockford SusCom meeting:
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84762714099
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Meeting ID: 847 6271 4099
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CITY OF ROCKFORD CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 8, 2021
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the meeting of the City Council of the City of Rockford scheduled for February 8, 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 Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/tZMsdu-tqT8oGtY-If_lMOqeBccaSRdHpdzk/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGvrzosH9ORshmFRpwEBYj4M-_wtilBjbdk0TbjPCx-TRLzFOFBM4FNFPDA Topic: City Council Meeting
Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87116574202 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +16465588656,,87116574202# or +13017158592,,87116574202# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 900 9128 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 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.
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
Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/tZMsdu-tqT8oGtY-If_lMOqeBccaSRdHpdzk/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGvrzosH9ORshmFRpwEBYj4M-_wtilBjbdk0TbjPCx-TRLzFOFBM4FNFPDA
Topic: City Council Meeting
Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87116574202
Or iPhone one-tap : US: +16465588656,,87116574202# or +13017158592,,87116574202#
Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 900 9128 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799
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.
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: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87529557956 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +13126266799,,87529557956# or +16465588656,,87529557956# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 9128 or +1 253 215 8782 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
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
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 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 Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84534761827 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +16465588656,,84534761827# or +13017158592,,84534761827# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 900 9128 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 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.
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 Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86995093335 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +13017158592,,86995093335# or +13126266799,,86995093335# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 9128 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
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