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City of Bay City Residents
In Observance of Labor Day

Resident’s normal trash, recycling and yard waste pick-up will be one day late the week of September 6^th – 10^th. Friday’s pick-up will be collected on Saturday September 11^th. Please have your trash, recyclable and yard waste items set out no later than 7:00 a.m. on your collection day.

For further collection information please call the Solid Waste Department at 894-8312.

City offices will be closed Monday, September 6^th.

Thank you

City of Bay City
Solid Waste Department

Press Release_Woodside Ave Lane Closures

City Installs First LED Street Lights

Engineering Department

Due to reductions in staff, the City’s Engineering Department will be reducing public hours. Effective July 1, 2010, the Engineering Department will only be open to the public on Wednesdays of each week from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Appointments are encouraged and can be made by calling 989-894-8181. Phone messages will be responded to in the order received.

For expedited services, please contact the respective departments directly:
Potholes – Street Department; 894-8312
State Highways (M-13, M-84, M-25) – contact MDOT; 671-1535, ext. 302
Storm water or Sewer – Sewer Maintenance; 891-1202
Street lights – Electric Department; 894-8350
Traffic lights – Street Department; 894-8312
Traffic lights (M-13, M-84, M-25) – contact MDOT; (989) 754-7443
Water – Water Distribution; 894-8340

Emergency after hours contact numbers for Electricity, Sewer, Streets, and Storm Water
Electric – 894-8350
Sewer – 894-8321
Streets – 894-8316
Water – 894-8321

Construction Info Truman Parkway - Marquette - Woodside

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Census Notice

The United States Department of Commerce has notified us that U.S. Census workers will now begin collecting information. Representatives and field workers are expected to be in our neighborhoods until late August. All employees can be identified through ID cards issued through the Census Bureau. If you have concerns about suspicious activity, do not hesitate to contact your police department.

Police Department Door Hanger Program

The Bay City Police Department is asking residents to help us reduce the crimes of Home Invasion and Larcenies by locking your doors. If an officer becomes aware of an unsecured door he or she will attempt to contact the property owner. If that owner cannot be located, the officer will lock the property and affix a notice indicating the property was locked as a courtesy. Click here for a sample of the door hanger.

CDBG-R Substantial Amendment

Gift Certificates

Gift Certificates are now available for purchase in the City Clerk's Department. A gift certificate for the City to use on utility payments or taxes are a perfect gift for anyone! There is no expiration date on them and can be sold in any denomination.

Once again, they are available in the City Clerk's Department and redeemable at the City Treasurer's Office.

Call 989-894-8168 for more information.

Dana Muscott
Deputy City Manager of Administrative Services/City Clerk

Special One-Day and Temporary Authorization Licensees

In order to have a more structured review and approval process regarding Special One Day Liquor Licenses (Non-profit organizations) and Temporary Authorization (existing bar establishments) applications the Bay City Police Department has changed the procedures for application approvals. Drop-ins can no longer be processed immediately.

Below are the new procedures:

· Completed applications are to be turned in at the front desk. This can be done during the hours of 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Please be sure all information is filled in on the forms. Include the diagrams and copy of the bond with the application.

· Applications will be reviewed and if approved, signed by the Chief of Police. Approved applications will only be available for pick-up at the front desk every Friday after 12:00 p.m.

· Applications dropped off after 11:00 a.m. on Friday, will be available for pick up on the following Friday.

· Applications must be received by the Bay City Police Department at least 20 days prior to the date of the event or there may not be sufficient time for MLCC to review.

Remember, like any other licensee of the commission, Special One-Day licensees are responsible for following the Liquor Control Code and Rules of the Commission. Please familiarize your staff with the liquor laws and rules that govern the sale of alcoholic beverages.

COMPOST AVAILABLE FOR AREA GARDENERS

Compost material is available from the City of Bay City
Monday thru Friday 8:00 am – 2:00 pm (April – October)
Pre-payment required at City Service Building Office
800 S. Water Street, Bay City. MI. 48708
For more information call 894-8312 or 894-8316.

	Cost Per Yard	Optional Cost of Delivery** Per Load
Screened Compost
Loaded by City	$12.50	$35.00
Self Load (under 1 yard)	$5.00
Commercial Rate (50 + yards)
Loaded by City	$5.00	$55.00
Wood Chips
Loaded by City	$2.50	$35.00

**Deliveries within a 10 mile radius.

COMPOST BENEFITS:

Improves Soil Structure
Increases Water Holding Capacity
Reduces Compaction
Allows Better Root Penetration
Darkens Soil & Increases Heat Absorbtion
Reduces Soil Erosion

CITY TRASH COLLECTION

THE COLLECTION OF TRASH BY CITY CREWS SHALL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL CITY ORDINANCES AND SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING.

1) TRASH CONTAINERS SHALL BE PLACED AT CURBSIDE NO EARLIER THAN 7:00 P.M. THE DAY BEFORE REGULAR PICK-UP AND NO LATER THAN 7:00 A. M. THE DAY OF REGULAR PICK-UP.

2) EMPTIED CONTAINERS MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE 7:00 A.M. FOLLOWING THE DAY OF COLLECTION.

3) MATERIALS NOT COLLECTED BY THE CITY: APPLIANCES, AUTOMOTIVE PARTS, BATTERIES, TIRES, SERVICE WASTE, REMODELING OR DEMOLITION MATERIALS, DANGEROUS OR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE WHICH ARE RADIOACTIVE, ACIDIC, CAUSTIC OR EXPLOSIVE. NO CONTRACTORS’ DEBRIS WILL BE COLLECTED.

PENALTY

EARLY PLACEMENT, FAILURE TO REMOVE EMPTY CONTAINERS, SCATTERED REFUSE, UNACCEPTABLE CONTAINERS AND UNACCEPTABLE MATERIALS HAS BEEN DECLARED A NUISANCE. THEY SHALL BE IMMEDIATELY REMOVED BY THE OWNER, OCCUPANT OR PERSON IN CHARGE OF ANY RESIDENCE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN THE REMOVAL BY THE CITY AT A MINIMUM COST OF $150.00 TO THE OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST. THIS CHARGE WILL BECOME A LIEN AGAINST THE REAL PROPERTY IF NOT PAID WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER BILLING.

CITY OF BAY CITY
SOLID WASTE DIVISION

last updated September, 2010