City of Lowell, Michigan

CITY OF LOWELL
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

The City of Lowell and Lowell Light and Power are requesting proposals to update their websites. We would like to establish a site that is easy to update and maintain, aesthetically appealing, user friendly, dynamic and informative, interactive and is an engaging destination. If you have ideas and experience and would like to be considered please submit your information and qualifications in writing by Monday, August 30, 2010 to:

David Pasquale, City Manager
Lowell City Hall
301 East Main Street
Lowell, MI 49331
dpasquale@ci.lowell.mi.us

Greg Pierce, General Manager
Lowell Light and Power
127 N. Broadway Street
Lowell, MI 49331
gpierce@lowell-light.org

The current City website is www.ci.lowell.mi.us
The current Light and Power website is www.lowell-light.org

Representatives of the City of Lowell will be in your area gathering information about properties within the City Limits. They will be interviewing residents to gather basic property information, taking digital photos and making sketches of the exterior all structures in the City allowing all parcel information to be stored electronically. The purpose of this is to update and computerize property records to ensure the assessment process is equitable for all.

PUBLIC NOTICE
LCTV ENDOWMENT FUND APPLICATION
The 2010 LCTV Endowment Fund application deadline
is
Friday, June 25, 2010

The Lowell Cable Television (LCTV) Fund is a nonprofit endowment fund established on September 17, 2007 by means of the sale of the assets of Lowell Cable Television. A portion of the annual investment earnings are distributed in agreement with the Grand Rapids Community Fund and may be available for grants each year.

The LCTV Board was created to solicit and review grant applications for projects that benefit the Lowell Area including the City of Lowell, LowellTownship and Vergennes Township. LCTV Board grant recommendations are subject to final approval by the Lowell City Council.

To help kick off the fourth year of the city of Lowell Arbor Board Committee and to continue to promote awareness, respect, and appreciation of our city’s abundance of trees, we want to recognize and protect our BIG trees in the City of Lowell. The contest runs from April 25th to September 26, 2010, Fallasburg Festival Weekend.

301 East Main Street • Lowell, MI 49331 • Phone: 616.897.8457 • Fax: 616.897.4085
Public Information City of Lowell Calendar 2008 City of Lowell Recreation Plan 2010 State of the City Address Lowell Master Plan November 5, 2007 City Operating Budget for 2010-2011 City of Lowell Fiscal Budget 2009-2010 City of Lowell Fiscal Budget 2008-2009 Boards and Committees Michigan Voter Information Center The MVIC provides residents with information regarding their voter registration status, upcoming elections, clerk information and how to use the voting equipment chosen by their country. Code of Ordinances Lowell Municipal Code of Ordinances and Zoning Map - City of Lowell Public Notices Public Notices - Information - Advertisements - Passports Make an Online Payment Online Payment for Taxes & Water Bills Search Assessing & Tax Information Online! Meeting Minutes & Agendas City Council Planning-Citizen Advisory Commission DDA Parks & Recreation Lowell Light & Power Airport Board Arbor Board Look Memorial Fund LCTV Fund Lowell Area Fire & Emergency Services Authority Adopted Ordinance AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND subsection (A) of section 1-13, “general penalty,” of chapter 1, “general provisions,” of, and to add chapter 27, “municipal civil infractions,” to, THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LOWELL Zoning Map Zoning Map Cemetery Cemetery Rules and Regulations City of Lowell is pleased to announce that it now accepts passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. U.S. citizens planning international travel may apply for their passports on Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lowell City Hall. Click here for more info... For application forms, information on documentation required, fees, and wealth of other passport and international travel information, visit the only official website for passport information travel.state.gov. Lowell Dog Park The Animal Hospital of Lowell Dog Park is now open at Stoney Lakeside Park located on Bowes road in Lowell Michigan. The 31,000 sq. ft. off leash area is divided into two separate areas for large and small dogs. Open year round during daylight hours, the park is equipped with benches and bag dispensers for cleaning up dog waste. There is no charge for visiting the park which was established primarily with donations from area dog owners and local grants. Park users are asked to park in the main Stoney Lakeside Park parking lot. For more information contact James and Eva Carey at 616-868-6387. Lowell Dog Park Lowell Water Treatment Plant Wellhead Protection Program 2007 Water Quality Report Wellhead Protection Area Delineation Task I - Background Research Employment Opportunity Lowell Area Recreation Authority Lowell Area Trailway is planned to be a multi-use recreation trail linking Vergennes Township and Lowell Township with the City of Lowell. The proposed trail will make extensive use of public land to connect schools and parks within the communities.	CITY OF LOWELL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The City of Lowell and Lowell Light and Power are requesting proposals to update their websites. We would like to establish a site that is easy to update and maintain, aesthetically appealing, user friendly, dynamic and informative, interactive and is an engaging destination. If you have ideas and experience and would like to be considered please submit your information and qualifications in writing by Monday, August 30, 2010 to: David Pasquale, City Manager Lowell City Hall 301 East Main Street Lowell, MI 49331 dpasquale@ci.lowell.mi.us OR Greg Pierce, General Manager Lowell Light and Power 127 N. Broadway Street Lowell, MI 49331 gpierce@lowell-light.org The current City website is www.ci.lowell.mi.us The current Light and Power website is www.lowell-light.org Representatives of the City of Lowell will be in your area gathering information about properties within the City Limits. They will be interviewing residents to gather basic property information, taking digital photos and making sketches of the exterior all structures in the City allowing all parcel information to be stored electronically. The purpose of this is to update and computerize property records to ensure the assessment process is equitable for all. *LCTV ENDOWMENT FUND* PUBLIC NOTICE LCTV ENDOWMENT FUND APPLICATION The 2010 LCTV Endowment Fund application deadline is Friday, June 25, 2010 Betty R. Morlock, City Clerk (616-897-8457) The Lowell Cable Television (LCTV) Fund is a nonprofit endowment fund established on September 17, 2007 by means of the sale of the assets of Lowell Cable Television. A portion of the annual investment earnings are distributed in agreement with the Grand Rapids Community Fund and may be available for grants each year. The LCTV Board was created to solicit and review grant applications for projects that benefit the Lowell Area including the City of Lowell, LowellTownship and Vergennes Township. LCTV Board grant recommendations are subject to final approval by the Lowell City Council. Click here for an application. Police Update: Citizens and insurance companies can now purchase a copy of their accident report on line. People who were involved in accidents on the roadway (not private property accidents such as parking lots or driveways) can access their reports at http://www.michigan.gov/msp. Who has the biggest tree? You or your neighbor? April 25, 2010 until September 26, 2010 To help kick off the fourth year of the city of Lowell Arbor Board Committee and to continue to promote awareness, respect, and appreciation of our city’s abundance of trees, we want to recognize and protect our BIG trees in the City of Lowell. The contest runs from April 25th to September 26, 2010, Fallasburg Festival Weekend. Click here for more information... Lowell Police Department joins Nixle. What is Nixle? The Lowell Police Department, Lowell Area Fire Department, Lowell Light & Power, Lowell Area Schools have joined with Nixle to send geographically targeted alerts and advisories directly to residents by text message, email and over the web. Nixle's Municipal Wire service is the next best thing in Lowell! Receive trusted alerts & advisories from your local police departments, government agencies & schools - or send & receive information directly to & from your neighbors. Nixle-it and stay connected! Click here to Register... (Follow the link and Register by clicking the Sign Up Now button. Then you can decide what agency you would like to get notifications from once you are registered.) RV Park: RV Park Feasibility and Development Presentation RV Park Feasibility and Development Study Lowell Police Department Frequently Asked Questions Important Telephone Numbers Police Department Overview What are the duties of a Lowell Police Officer? 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