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 FEMA Clean and Sanitize Assistance Can Help You 

March 14, 2024 By City of Eaton Rapids

 LANSING, Mich. – FEMA can give eligible survivors of the Aug. 24-26, 2023 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding up to $300 toward their cleaning expenses. Both homeowners and renters may be eligible for Clean and Sanitize assistance, even if they’ve already scrubbed, mopped, and bleached away the storm. 

View Full Notice: Here

Filed Under: News

2024 DDA Facade Grant

March 4, 2024 By City of Eaton Rapids

The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is now accepting applications for the 2024 Facade Grant! This is open to all businesses located within the DDA district. You may obtain an application here, or send an email to pcolestock@cityofeatonrapids.gov and one will be emailed to you. We have almost $30,000 in grants to award this year so if you have any exterior facade improvements to make to your building, please apply today!

Download Application

Filed Under: DDA, News

 2024 Board of Review Notice 

March 4, 2024 By City of Eaton Rapids

 2024 BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE 

CITY OF EATON RAPIDS 

200 S Main St 

Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 

2024 BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE 

The Eaton Rapids Board of Review will be held at City Hall, 200 S Main St, on the following dates. 

Tuesday, March 5, at 2:00 p.m. Organizational Meeting 

Monday March 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for Appeals 

Wednesday March 13, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for Appeals 

To schedule a Board of Review appointment and receive a petition, please email randy@taxassessing.com or call 517-541-1555. 

By board resolution, residents can protest by letter, provided protest letter is received prior to March 11. Post marks are not accepted. 

The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class 

Of real property and personal property are as follows 

Commercial…….…47.36%…………….1.0557 

Residential…………45.09%…………….1.1088 

Industrial……………48.33%…………….1.0345 

Personal Property..50.00%…………….1.0000 

Utility…………….….50.00%……………1.0000 

The City will provide necessary reasonable services to individuals with disabilities at the Board of Review meetings upon 7 days notice. 

Filed Under: Board of Review, Property Tax Board of Review, Public Notice

Notice of ZBA Meeting Cancelation

March 4, 2024 By City of Eaton Rapids

CANCELED MEETING NOTICE

To comply with the Michigan Open Meetings Act (MCL 15.265):

The City of Eaton Rapids Zoning Board of Appeals

200 S. Main Street

Eaton Rapids, MI 48827

(517) 663-8118

cityofeatonrapids.gov

The Meeting scheduled for March 13, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO LACK OF BUSINESS

The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on April 10, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

Robin Webb, Clerk

Filed Under: Public Notice, ZBA

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center

February 26, 2024 By City of Eaton Rapids

 FEMA to open Disaster Recovery Center at LCC’s West Campus 

Federal assistance available for those impacted by August storms 

EATON COUNTY, MI – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is set to establish a pivotal resource for residents affected by the August 24-26, 2023, storms by establishing a Disaster Recovery Center at Lansing Community College’s West Campus. 

Eaton County residents grappling with uninsured or underinsured property damage stemming from the August storms can find crucial assistance at the center. Federal assistance may include temporary lodging, basic home repairs, and other disaster-related expenses. 

The center will be open on the following dates at this location: 

Opening 8 a.m., Monday, February 26, at: 

Lansing Community College – West Campus 

5708 Cornerstone Dr., 

Lansing, MI 48917 

Hours: 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Saturday, closed Sundays 

Closing permanently 6:30 p.m., Saturday, March 2. 

Transportation Assistance: If you require transportation to reach LCC West, EATRAN is offering free transportation services to all individuals seeking assistance, ensuring accessibility to the Disaster Recovery Center. Rides need to be scheduled by contacting EATRAN at 517-543-4087. Press option 2 for scheduling to arrange a ride. 

FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers serve as accessible hubs and mobile offices where affected individuals can gain valuable insights into FEMA’s range of disaster assistance programs. Whether seeking guidance, applying for aid, or clarifying inquiries about their cases, residents can find comprehensive support at the Disaster Recovery Center. 

For more information, contact FEMA by going online to www.disasterassistance.gov, downloading the FEMA app or calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use video relay service, captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service. When calling the FEMA Helpline, multilingual operators are available (press 2 for Spanish and 3 for other languages). 

View Full Notice: Here

Filed Under: News

Curb-Side Residential Grant Program 2024 

February 22, 2024 By City of Eaton Rapids

The Program can be viewed here: https://www.cityofeatonrapids.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GrantsApplicationandGuidelines-2024Fillable.pdf

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2024 AT 5:00 P.M.

Filed Under: News

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