Truck for Sale
The City of East Tawas is selling a 2019 GMC Sierra 2500HD. Please use the below link for vehicle and bid information. If you have any additional questions or wish to schedule an appointment to view the truck, please contact City Hall at (989) 362-6161.2019 GMC Sierra 2500HD Base Double Cab 4WD - govdeals.com
Short- Term Rental Ordinance
The East Tawas City Council adopted ordinance No. 359 Short-Term Rentals and Ordinance No. 360 amending the Zoning Ordinance to incorporate short-term rentals into residential districts on December 5, 2022. The Ordinance goes into effect on December 26, 2022. Additional documents will be added to the Zoning and Community Development Department tab under government. View the full ordinances below:
Ordinance No. 359- Short-Term Rentals
Ordinance No. 360- Zoning Ordinance Amendments: Short-Term Rentals
Recycling Survey for Iosco County
Iosco County received a Materials Management County Engagement Grant (MMCE) to engage leaders in our county on some ways to improve recycling programs and services to benefit residents, businesses, and our local and state economy. This effort has included collaborating with neighboring counties in the Northeast Michigan Council of Government (NEMCOG) region to benefit from regional solutions. An important stage of this engagement is capturing input from community leadership and residents understand the current participation in recycling activities and the future needs of the community.Here is the survey link: https://resourcerecycling.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6AtJRMik6YJIq1w and QR code is below. Please complete the survey by the due date of November 18. Thank you for your participation!
Water and Sewer Rate Structure
City of East Tawas Water and Sewer Rate Adjustments:
Beginning this October, water and sewer bills in the City of East Tawas will include a new line item to accommodate short and long term infrastructure expenses associated with the water and sewer systems. The new line item will be designated the “Infrastructure Improvement Rate” and will be incorporated to fund improvement and replacement costs for the City’s water distribution system, sanitary sewer collection system, the Huron Shores Regional Utility Authority’s water treatment facility, and the Tawas Utility Authority's sanitary sewer treatment facility.
The Infrastructure Rate for a standard ¾” diameter residential water meter will be $4.62 per month for water infrastructure and $21.06 per month for sewer infrastructure. Rates will vary proportionately based on the customer's water meter size.
Each utility bill will continue to include ready to serve and usage charges for both water and sewer services. The ready to serve cost has been adjusted for 2022 to accommodate Michigan Rural Water’s recommendation of equivalency-based rates. The cost for a standard ¾” diameter residential water service will be $9.04 per month for water (a reduction from $12.80) and $16.22 per month for sewer (an increase from $13.53). Ready to serve rates will vary proportionately based on the customer's water meter size. Usage rates, per 100 gallons of water used, will increase to $0.63 for water (an increase from $0.62) and $0.65 for sewer (an increase from $0.62).
Residential sewer customers that do not have a water meter will be charged the base usage rate of 4,600 gallons per month for sewer ($29.90), the sewer ready to serve charge ($16.22), and the new sewer infrastructure rate ($21.06).
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation to help maintain and improve our City’s public water and sewer systems. Information regarding the changes will also be included on the City’s Facebook page and in the fall newsletter. Please contact City Hall with questions.
Public Utilities Comparison
2022 East Tawas Rates
Billing Code Breakdown (example bill)
Public Notice- 2022-2023 Budget Hearing
The East Tawas City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2022-2023 proposed budget on Monday, June 6, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the East Tawas City Hall, 760 Newman Street, East Tawas, Michigan. Copies of the proposed budget are available for public review at the Office of the City Clerk, 760 Newman, East Tawas, Michigan. Phone 989 362-6161.The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.
Ordinance Adoption #358- Floodplain Management
The East Tawas City Council adopted ordinance #358 on May 16, 2022, which addresses the floodplain management provisions of the state construction code. The ordinance will go into effective June 7, 2022. Click here to view the full ordinance.City-Wide Mosquito Control
Our City-wide mosquito control contractor is APM Mosquito Control. Weather pending, weekly treatments are on Wednesday evenings. Residents are encouraged to call APM direct at (877) 276-4714 to schedule work order for; general mosquito annoyances, standing water treatments, and/or special event service requests. Further information regarding product labels and safety data sheets are available for view at www.advancedmosquito.com.Click here for more information regarding the program and form to opt out of spraying.
Cemetery Tree and Shrub Maintenance
The Department of Public works will be performing maintenance and removal of trees and shrubs in Greenwood Cemetery. Some of the work will be in close proximity to grave markers. Click here to view the cemetery map highlighted the work areas. The work is planned to start May 1, 2021, if you should have any questions or concerns, please contact City Hall at 989-362-6161 or by email at cityhall@easttawas.com.
Thank you!
COVID-19 Resources
As you all know, we are in the middle of a worldwide health pandemic unlike anything most of us have faced in our lifetimes. The City of East Tawas is committed to the health of our residents and is taking precautions to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus with guidance from state and county health officials. Please use the following links to remain educated and up to date.District Health Department #2
Tawas St. Joseph Hospital
State of Michigan COVID-19 Updates
World Statistics
US Interactive COVID-19 Map
Storm Damage Reporting & Possible Public Assistance Funds
Our New Website is Launched!
Our new site is powered by the wonderful people at Revize.City of East Tawas talks Stormwater to protect Lake Huron
The City of East Tawas is working together with conservation nonprofit Huron Pines to understand how to keep our local water resources healthy. We are forming a partnership to learn more about managing our city's stormwater. With heavy rains and snowmelt, water can pick up pollutants like road salt and dirt and deposit them into our fresh water sources. We'll look at how and where stormwater and snowmelt enter our rivers, inland lakes and Lake Huron and how we can reduce negative impacts with natural features like forests, wetlands and green space.
On June 6, 2019 local decision makers and Huron Pines staff like come together to kick things off with a hands-on workshop to build a shared understanding of stormwater efforts in the City of East Tawas and to identify tools and opportunities that can help us build a sustainable plan for healthy water in East Tawas.
CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED FOR PAYMENTS
The City of East Tawas accepts credit/debit card payments for utility bills, tax bills and miscellaneous items at City Hall, over the phone or online through Graphite Municipalities. You are able to view your utility bill and tax information through the online services tab on our website, but you will have to use the Graphite Municipalities link to pay your bill online. Please click here or click on the Graphite Municipalities logo on our main page or on the water/sewer and tax information pages. You may also call 989-362-6161 during our office hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and our office staff will be glad to take your payment over the phone.
PLEASE CLICK ON THE GRAPHITE MUNICIPALITIES LOGO UNDER THE QUICK LINKS TO MAKE AN ONLINE PAYMENT.
Expanding Broadband Services
In an effort to expand broadband services for Northeastern Michigan, Develop Iosco is teaming with Northeast Michigan Council of Governments (NEMCOG) by maintaining critical infrastructure such as high-speed internet access, sewer, water, and transportation that is necessary for all aspects of the traditional economy, as well as the new economy. Check out the links below.
LIBRARY COMMEMORATIVE BRICKS
Volunteers Needed
We are looking for residents who may be interested in serving on one of the City’s boards, commissions or authorities which currently include the following:
Veterans Walk of Honor
A Walk of Honor has been incorporated into the design of the Veterans Recognition Plaza located in the heart of Tawas City at the corner of US-23 and Matthews Street. Brick pavers, donated by the City of East Tawas, are available to recognize a Veteran for a $100 donation. Black Granite Benches are also available to recognize a Veteran for a $2,000 donation. More information and an order blank are available here.
Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, familial status, sexual orientation, and reprisal. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)
Tawas Lake Aquatic Weed Report
The East Tawas City Council has approved a special assessment for aquatic weed control. at Tawas Lake. Click here for a report prepared by Paul Hausler of Progressive AE.
NEW - PERMANENT ABSENT VOTER LIST
The City of East Tawas Clerk’s Office will now be maintaining a Permanent Absent Voter List. The Permanent Absent Voter List is a list of voters who qualify under state law to vote by absentee ballot. All voters on the Permanent Absent Voter List are automatically sent an absentee ballot application for each election scheduled in the City of East Tawas. From this permanent absent voter list, absentee voter applications are mailed out for every election as required by Michigan Election Law. If you would like to be placed on our Permanent Absent Voter List, please fill out a Permanent Absent Voter List Request form and hand deliver to the City Clerk, East Tawas City Hall, 760 Newman Street, East Tawas, MI or mail to: City Clerk, City of East Tawas, PO Box 672, East Tawas, MI 48730.
For additional information, please see the Clerk's page within the City Government tab or contact the Clerk's office at 989-362-6161