Property Tax Lookup
October 20, 2014
Property tax information may be accessed by clicking on the link. For the property tax owner, current tax information is available to view free of charge. For non-property tax owners, current tax information is available for a $2.00 fee per property as a single transaction using your credit card. Please note that this property tax database is not updated daily; therefore it may take several days for a payment to be reflected after property tax payments have been paid to the City of Ishpeming.
https://accessmygov.com/?uid=1479
CORONAVIRUS-19 (COVID-19) INFORMATION
April 1, 2020
STAY HOME, STAY SAFE EXECUTIVE ORDER
As you may have seen, Michigan Governor Whitmer has issued a “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive order today March 23, 2020. As part of this order, she referred to what is considered essential services. Posted on the State of Michigan website https://www.michigan.gov/Coronavirus, you can find this information. Since we found this a little hard to find, we thought we’d provide the direct link. This information is not generated by the City of Ishpeming nor the State of Michigan but is located on the Governor’s website.
CISA-Guidance-on-Essential-Critical-Infrastructure-Workers-1-20-508c.pdf
Methods of Payment:
Payments may be made by signing up Auto-pay. Click here for form.
Payments may be placed in the Drop Box behind fire hydrant on front of City Hall.
Over the phone payments can be made by calling 1-844-471-9640.
(Convenience Fee is being temporarily waived)
Online Payments (Convenience Fee is being temporarily waived):
Click here for the link for online payments
Mail in Payments to: City of Ishpeming, 100 E. Division Street, Ishpeming, MI 49849
**FOR YOUR INFORMATION AND/OR CONVENIENCE**
If you are a member of one of these financial institutions, then you can continue to make a utility bill payment at your financial institution branch as follows: TruNorth Credit Union Main Office and Branch office and also at mBank, Main Street in Ishpeming and branch office at Super One in Negaunee. Check or money order are preferred methods of payment and payments of bills other than utility bills will not be accepted.**
The following video and links will provide additional information on COVID-19
The following are links containing information on COVID-19
The State of Michigan’s general portal for information on COVID-19 https://www.michigan.gov/Coronavirus
The Centers for Disease Control
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation Resource Page https://www.michiganbusiness.org/covid19/
The Small Business Association of Michigan Resource Page
https://www.sbam.org/Resources/COVID-19-Resources
How UPS is responding to COVID-19
https://go.ups.com/P010i0VKwK0KFl0Q0RFEGD3
Update on Parking Ban and Parking Permits
March 31, 2020
THE CITY OF ISHPEMING IS SUSPENDING THE BELOW WINTER PARKING BAN FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2020.
HOWEVER, IF THERE IS A SNOW EVENT THAT REQUIRES THE CITY TO PLOW, YOU MUST PARK OFF THE STREET.
THE CITY IS ALSO WAIVING THE ISSUANCE OF PARKING PERMITS FOR CITY LOTS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2020.
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS – CITY ATTORNEY
March 24, 2020
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION
CITY ATTORNEY
The City of Ishpeming is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from firms or individuals with experience in municipal law to assume duties as City Attorney. The City Attorney will perform duties as outlined in the City Charter, attend City Council meetings, provide legal advice and services as requested by the City Council or City Manager, and other duties as mutually agreed.
The SOQ should include a resume of staff or individual experience with references, along with a list of topics for relevant municipal cases and significant legal opinions. Also, please include a disclosure summary of potential conflicts of interest, including business or familial relations with City Council members or other city employees, and past client or legal actions directly connected to the City of Ishpeming.
Please send SOQ’s no later than April 15, 2020 to:
City of Ishpeming
Attention: City Manager
100 E. Division Street
Ishpeming, MI 49849
A copy of the Legal Services Agreement may be obtained by contacting the City Manager’s Office at 906-485-1091, Ext. 203.
Ishpeming Senior Response to COVID-19
March 16, 2020
Greater Ishpeming Commission on Aging
Ishpeming Multi-Purpose Senior Center
March 16, 2020
In the interest of safe guarding our clients and staff health – we are suspending all normally scheduled activities at the Ishpeming Multi-Purpose Senior Center until April 6, 2020. At that time, we will reevaluate this decision and follow suggested guidelines about resuming activities.
Tai Chi Class, Pinochle, Pickle Ball, Bell Lunch & Bingo, Joy of Coloring, Indoor Walking, Thursday Special Meals, and Studio 320 are all cancelled.
Homemaking and Chore Service are available as usual but will be closely monitored to determine if they should continue.
Caseworker Services are available on an Appointment Only basis by calling 485-5527.
Tax Assistance is still available by appointment at this time.
We will update information about Clinics such as Foot Care, Walk-in Legal Clinic and Blood Pressure that are scheduled for after April 6, 2020 about whether they suspended.
In addition, any of the decisions about service provision may change if needed.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Elyse Bertucci, Center Director
Greater Ishpeming Commission on Aging
Ishpeming Multi-Purpose Senior Center
P.O. Box 548
Ishpeming MI 49849
Located in Phelps Square, Lower Level
700 E North Street, Ishpeming, Michigan 49849
centerdirector@gicoaseniors.org
906-485-5527 (office)
906-485-6519 (fax)
Proclamation–April is Fair Housing Month
March 15, 2020
PROCLAMATION
FAIR HOUSING MONTH
WHEREAS, it is Michigan law to provide fair housing opportunities throughout Michigan regardless of religion, race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, and familial status; and,
WHEREAS, April 2020, marks the 52nd anniversary of the passage of the federal Fair Housing Law Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, which enunciates a national policy for fair housing; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Ishpeming is committed to the mission and intent of Congress to provide fair and equal housing opportunities for all; and,
WHEREAS, the provision of fair housing opportunities within the City of Ishpeming is vital to the health and well-being our citizens.
WHEREAS, the City of Ishpeming joins with the Michigan Department of Civil Rights and the Michigan State Housing Development Authority to support efforts to provide Michiganders with safe and affordable housing through the use of state and federal programs;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mike Tonkin, Mayor of the City of Ishpeming, do hereby proclaim the month of April 2020 as Fair Housing Month.
Mike Tonkin, Mayor
REAL ID – Michigan Driver’s License
January 17, 2020
It’s time to get REAL – REAL ID
A message from Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson
Your Michigan driver’s license or identification card may not get you through airport security later this year.
Oct. 1 is when the federal government will fully enforce the post-9/11 REAL ID Act, and standard state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards will no longer be accepted to board domestic flights within the United States, or when entering certain federal facilities, such as military bases or nuclear power plants.
Many people already have a REAL ID document, such as a valid U.S. passport, a DHS Trusted Traveler Card or an Enhanced Driver’s License. A full list of acceptable REAL ID documents is available at TSA.gov. Those who don’t can make their Michigan license or identification REAL ID-compliant by visiting a Secretary of State branch office and presenting the required documents. And, if you make an appointment, you’ll be in and out in 30 minutes or less.
Here’s what you need to do to get a REAL ID:
- To schedule an appointment at one of our branch offices visit gov/SOSAppointments or calling 888-SOS-MICH. You can make your appointment at any branch in the state, and you don’t need to have a renewal mailer to do so. Some branches fill up fast, so book your appointment a few weeks in advance of when plan to travel. Your REAL ID license or state ID card will be mailed to you.
- Bring your driver’s license or state identification card.
- Bring your certified birth certificate, with a raised seal or stamp issued by a governmental agency; your valid, unexpired U.S. passport; or an approved citizenship or legal presence document. (Faxes and photocopies won’t be accepted.)
- If your name differs from what is on your birth certificate, bring certified documents for every time your name has changed, such as marriage licenses or court orders.
There’s no additional fee to turn a license or state ID card into a standard REAL ID if it’s done during your normal renewal time; otherwise a duplicate card fee of $9 or $10 will be charged.
For more information, visit Michigan.gov/RealID.
Accepting Application for Election Workers
January 17, 2020
The City of Ishpeming is always looking for persons interested in working as Precinct Inspectors for City Elections. Inspectors duties include, but are not limited to opening and closing the polls, assisting voters to exercise their right to vote, issuing ballots, tabulating results and preparing required documents.
Precinct Inspectors receive two hours of required training. Wage is $10.00 per hour.
A registered voter interested in serving as a Precinct Inspector can obtain an application at Ishpeming City Hall, 100 E. Division Street, Ishpeming or by clicking here to access the State of Michigan website to print an application.
Utility Bill Increase Effective 1/1/20
January 10, 2020
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2020
THERE WILL BE AN INCREASE IN YOUR UTILITY BILL.
THE NEW MINIMUM BILL WILL BE $103.41 FOR 0-2500 GALLONS OF USAGE.
THE BREAKDOWN IS AS FOLLOWS:
WATER $47.33
SEWER $35.18
GARBAGE: $20.90
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TOTAL: $103.41
THIS INCREASE IS MANDATED BY CITY ORDINANCE THAT STATES THAT EVERY JANUARY 1ST THERE SHALL BE AT LEAST A 5% MINIMUM INCREASE IN UTILITY COSTS.
Fire Departments ask for help to keep fire hydrants clear of snow
December 20, 2019
Ishpeming Fire Department encourages residents to adopt a hydrant
Installation of two new wayfinding signs
June 21, 2019
The City of Ishpeming is excited to announce the installation of two new wayfinding signs located at the intersection of Hematite and Third Streets and the intersection of Greenwood and Division Streets. These signs were funded by a 2018 Prosperous Places Grant from Central Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Regional Commission (CUPPAD) to direct visitors to downtown Ishpeming. Thank you CUPPAD for investing in our community!
