The East Tawas City Council will hold a special meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 23, 2022 in the Council Chambers of the East Tawas City Hall, 760 Newman Street, East Tawas, Michigan.

The purpose of the special meeting is to discuss assessing services for the City of East Tawas. Minutes of meetings of the East Tawas City Council are available for public review at the office of the City Clerk, 760 Newman Street, East Tawas, MI 48730. Phone 989 362-6161. Minutes are also available on the City’s website. www.easttawas.com.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO EXECUTE TAX-SUPPORTED CONTRACT AND OF RIGHT TO PETITION FOR REFERENDUM THEREON

TO THE TAXPAYERS AND ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF EAST TAWAS, IOSCO COUNTY, MICHIGAN:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the City of East Tawas (the “City”) has approved by resolution the execution of a contract (the “Contract”) with the Tawas Utilities Authority (the “Authority”) and the City of Tawas City (“Tawas”) pursuant to Act No. 233, Public Acts of Michigan, 1955, as amended, which Contract provides, among other things, that the Authority will acquire, construct and install certain improvements to the wastewater treatment plant, consisting of improvements, replacements, and rehabilitation of the headwork system, primary and secondary clarifiers, oxidation ditches, sludge pumping equipment, anaerobic digesters, SCADA systems, building HVAC system, standby generator, and structural, safety and aesthetic upgrades, together with all necessary appurtenances and attachments thereto to service the City and Tawas and will issue its bonds in the principal amount not to exceed $17,000,000 to finance the cost of the acquisition and construction of such wastewater improvements for the City and Tawas AND THE CITY WILL PAY TO THE AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO THE CONTRACT THE SUMS NECESSARY TO RETIRE ITS PERCENTAGE SHARE OF THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON SAID BONDS.

CITY'S CONTRACT OBLIGATIONS
It is presently contemplated that the bonds will be in the principal amount of not to exceed $17,000,000, of which the City’s “Local Unit Share” (as that term is defined in the Contract) is initially 50%, payable in not to exceed thirty (30) annual installments, and will bear interest at the rate or rates to be determined at the time of sale to the Michigan Finance Authority but in no event to exceed two and one-eighths percent (2.125%) per annum on the balance of the bonds from time to time remaining unpaid. The Contract includes the City’s pledge of its limited tax full faith and credit for the prompt and timely payment of the City’s obligations as expressed in the Contract.   THE CITY WILL BE REQUIRED TO LEVY AD VALOREM TAXES WITHIN APPLICABLE CONSTITUTIONAL, STATUTORY AND CHARTER TAX LIMITATIONS ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY TO MAKE THE PAYMENTS REQUIRED TO PAY ITS SHARE OF THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS IF OTHER FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE ARE NOT AVAILABLE.  IT IS THE PRESENT INTENT OF THE CITY TO USE REVENUES FROM THE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM TO MAKE THE PAYMENTS REQUIRED TO PAY PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS.

RIGHT OF REFERENDUM
The Contract will become effective and binding upon the City without vote of the electors as permitted by law unless a petition requesting an election on the question of the City entering into the Contract, signed by not less than 10% of the registered electors of the City, is filed with the City Clerk within forty-five (45) days after publication of this notice.   If such petition is filed, the Contract cannot become effective without an approving vote of a majority of electors of the City qualified to vote and voting on the question.  The Contract is on file at the office of the City Clerk.

This notice is given pursuant to the requirements of Section 8 of Act No. 233, Public Acts of Michigan,1955, as amended.  Further information concerning the details of the Contract and the matters set out in this notice may be secured from the City Clerk’s office.

Julie Potts
Clerk, City of East Tawas

The City of East Tawas has adopted a new ordinance regarding Solar Panels.  Ordinance No. 357 was adopted on April 18, 2022 and will go into effect on May 9, 2022. Click here to view a copy of the full ordinance language.  If you have any questions, please contact City Hall at (989) 362-6161. 

The East Tawas City Park is accepting applications for year-round part-time employment at the East Tawas Community Center.  Available positions average between 20-30 hours per week.  Interested applicants should be prepared to work weekends, holidays, first and second shifts. Applications are available at the East Tawas City Park office, 407 W. Bay Street (behind the Museum), East Tawas; or at the East Tawas Community Center, 760 Newman Street, East Tawas.  The City of East Tawas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Part-Time Employment
The City of East Tawas is accepting applications and resumes for a Part-time Library Assistant (20 to 30 hours per week). Experience in a public library is preferred but other appropriate experience and qualifications will also be considered.  Applicants should have excellent customer service and communication skills. Applications are available at East Tawas City Hall, 760 Newman Street, East Tawas, MI 48730 and or by clicking here.

Applications and resumes can be submitted to East Tawas City Hall at 760 Newman Street, East Tawas, MI 48730 or by email at cityhall@easttawas.com. The City of East Tawas is an equal opportunity employer and provides a drug free environment.

Starting Monday, July 12, 2021 the East Tawas Library and Community Center will have new hours of operation . See the schedules below.

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!

City Hall and Community Center Reopening 

The East Tawas Community Center and City Hall will be reopening on Monday January 25, 2021.  Please see our hours of operation below. 

We will be following the required COVID-19 regulations.  Please wear a facemask when visiting our facilities.   Utilize our sanitation stations that are available  upon entering and exiting the building.  Those using  the Community Center will be asked  for information pertaining to  the COVID-19 health screening/trace contacting requirement.

The East Tawas Library is currently closed with reopening information to follow in the near future.  Please see hours of operation below.

City Hall 
Monday through Friday 9:00 am- 4:00 pm 

Community Center (with restrictions) 
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
9:00 am- 4:00 pm

Tuesday and Thursday
Noon- 8:00 pm 

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time. If you have any questions, please contact City hall at 989-362-6161 or by email at cityhall@easttawas.com during offices hours, Monday through Friday 9:00 am- 4:00 pm. 

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.

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.

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.

• Technology Action Plan
• Broadband Survey for Iosco County

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:

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.

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.)

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.

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