TEAM   ALBION
From the desk of Sheryl L. Mitchell, City Manager                   
May 13, 2016

 

Albion Employee of the Month - Larry Williams!

Please join in congratulating Larry. He has been with the Recreation Department for just over 1 year and has had a tremendous impact. He always gives 110% in everything that he does. Initiatives include Music in the Park at Holland Park and the Community Bike Rides. Thank you and congratulations Larry!

 
Sheryl Mitchell, City Manager

ALBION HOTEL GROUND BREAKING

 

This was a wonderful event to showcase the wonderful plans for the new Albion Hotel!  Over 300 people were in attendance and heard remarks from:

Dr. Mauri Ditzler, Albion College President

Peggy Sindt, President & CEO of Albion Economic Development Corp.

Dr. Samuel Shaheen, President & CEO, Shaheen Development

Bob Mahaney, President & Founder, The Veridea Group LLC

Dr. Sheryl L. Mitchell, Albion City Manager

Emily Petz, from MEDC presented a $1 million check in support of the hotel project.

 




ADPS asks that you do not put a fan in an open window. Though
it is an effective way to bring fresh, cool air into the room it can be dangerous. As a means of escape in case of a fire the fan can
become cumbersome to remove, especially for young children
or the elderly, whom could already be disoriented by the emergency.

During times when you are not home or overnight while
sleeping the fan my short circuit due to rain. This has been
seen before as a cause of the fire. The resulting fire from a short
circuit of the fan or outlet can  cause window dressings or
surrounding material to catch fire.

A better use of the fan is to have it a short distance away from the window and blow either on the rooms occupants or toward the open window to circulate the air.
 
Lets work together to have a safe and fire free year !!!!


 
Todd Jeschke, Albion Public Safety
 
From City of Albion Finance Department:
 

 

 

 
As most of you are aware, the deadline for filing your 2015 City of
Albion income tax return (also known as your "local" income tax return)
was April 30th.  However, we are discovering that there appears to be some
misunderstanding in regards to who needs to file. 
 
We have heard some people say that they didn't bother to file their local
income tax return this year (or in prior years) because they didn't owe the City
any money.  Or maybe they had a small refund due to them and they didn't
feel it was worthwhile to file a return for such a small refund. 
 
PLEASE REMEMBER , generally speaking, EVERY resident and EVERY
non-resident who worked within the City limits, who had a gross income of
$600 or more MUST file a return (the threshold is $1,200 if the taxpayer is 65
or older).  The consequences for not filing a return can be quite severe, so please
remember to file your return even if your refund is small, or if you don't owe
any money with the returnThe tax returns are available on the City's website.
 
Another misunderstanding that we frequently hear of involves taxpayers who
file their returns electronically (like when using TurboTax for example), or who
believe their tax accountant has electronically filed their returns on their behalf. 
 
PLEASE UNDERSTAND, the City does not have the capability to receive
local tax returns electronically.  So even if TurboTax or other tax software
tells you your local tax return is being submitted electronically, you still must
deliver a hard copy of your return to the City.
 
The City may get the required technology in the future, but for now, all local
income tax returns must be delivered (in person or via mail) to the City.
 
If you have any questions regarding your local City of Albion income tax return,
please feel free to contact the City Income Tax Department at (517) 629-7865. 
 
 
 
Tom Mead, Finance Director
PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF ALBION
 
 SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT APPEALS
 
The Albion City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 6, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 112 W. Cass St., Albion, MI 49224 to hear new appeals for exemptions to the 2016 special sidewalk assessment for those property without sidewalks, and for which sidewalks are not scheduled for installation this year.
 
 
In 2008, the City of Albion held a public hearing regarding the disrepair of sidewalks and the potential liability that these present. According to Chapter 74 of the City Code, individual property owners have the liability to repair the sidewalks that abut their property. In 2008, a ten (10) year special assessment was enacted to address sidewalk repairs and maintenance. The program is funded by a fixed per parcel assessment of $50.00 annually that generates approximately $150,000 per year.. In 2008, residents were provided the opportunity to be exempted. The 2016 Sidewalk Program has identified the areas for repair, maintenance and improvements. It has been determined that there still remains parcels where sidewalks do not presently exist and the City does not have the resources to allocate towards installation of new sidewalks in these areas at this time. It is in the public interest to allow properties (residential, commercial, industrial) that are without a sidewalk the opportunity to request to be added to the listing of properties with an exemption from the 2016 sidewalk assessment.
 
An owner or party of interest or their agent may appear in person at the public hearing to seek the exemption to the special assessment or may file their appearance by letter, received before the date of the public hearing, in which case the personal appearance shall not be required. Letters should be addressed to:  Sidewalk Assessments, c/o Albion City Clerk, 112 W. Cass Street, Albion, MI  48224. Questions concerning this program may be directed to the City Clerk's Office, (517) 629-5535.
 

City of Albion Finance Dashboard

 


    Upcoming Events:
City Council                                      Monday, May 16, 2016  7:00 pm Council Chambers
Planning Commission                      Tuesday, May 17, 2016  CANCELLED                          
 



Welcome to Team Albion!
 
Mayor Joseph Domingo


Sheryl L. Mitchell

Albion City Manager 

Council Member Maurice Barnes

1st Precinct 



Jill Domingo, Editor

Albion City Clerk 

Council Member Lenn Reid

2nd Precinct 



Tom Mead

Finance Director 

Council Member Garrett Brown

3rd Precinct 



Scott Kipp

Chief, Albion Dept. of Public Safety 

Council Member Beckie Decker

4th Precinct 



Jim Lenardson

Director, Public Services 

Council Member Cheryl Krause

5th Precinct 



Harry Longon 

Deputy Director, Public Services

Council Member Andrew French

6th Precinct 



John Tracy

Director, Planning, Bldg & Code Enforcement 




Sandee MacGeorge

Human Resources 

Cullen Harkness

City Attorney 



Tamara Lane

Recreation Department 




Larry Williams

Recreation Department 

 

 

 
517.629.5535
112 W. Cass Street | Albion, MI  49224