The Kent County Department of Community Development, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, is offering a program to provide financial assistance for needed home repairs for low and moderate income households. Some of the eligible repairs include repair or replacement of major structural and mechanical systems; disability access and ADA repairs; pest and hazard abatement and energy saving improvements. You may be eligible for the program if you own and … [Read more...]
Citizen Input in Future Surveys
The City of Cedar Springs is looking for new ways to let residents know about important events that may affect their daily life. If you would like to participate in future surveys on community needs and/or receive notifications regarding important city information or alerts, via email, please provide City Manager Thad Taylor, with your name, email and home address. He may be reached at manager@cityofcedarsprings.org If you have any questions, please contact the City Manager at 616.696.1330 X … [Read more...]
2015 Water Quality Report
The 2014 Annual Water Quality Report is now available in PDF format. To view, please click Water Quality Report. Should you have any questions, please contact the DPW Department at 696-1330 x 108. … [Read more...]
Drug Collection / Disposal Box at City Hall
A medication/drug box is available at City Hall for area residents to deposit unused medications/drugs. The Cedar Springs Police Department is participating in a drug collection and disposal program to provide a safe disposal site for area residents to anonymously dispose unused prescription medications. This program provides an environmentally safe alternative to disposing of medications in a landfill or sewer system which may later negatively affect the environment. Using the drop off box … [Read more...]
Title VI Non-Discrimination Plan
The Cedar Springs City Council recently adopted a Title VI Non-Discrimation Plan. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on race, color or national origin in any program, service or activity that receives federal assistance. As a recipent of federal financial assistance, the City must comply with federal and state laws to sensure equal access and opportunity to all persons, with respect to transportation services, facilities, activities and programs, without … [Read more...]
Elmwood Cemetery Rules
Please take note of the following rules for Elmwood Cemetery. The City reserves the right to remove or trim any tree or shrub or unsightly flowers. This also includes removal of items that do not contribute to the beauty and dignity of the Cemetery. The rules include: No fence or enclosure of any kind shall be placed on or around any burial unit. Glass containers, wire pins, shells, stones, tin cans, wooden crosses, balloons, solar lights and statues are prohibited. Digging holes in the … [Read more...]