Beginning on April 1st, 2020 Waste Management will temporarily suspending the pickup of one large item per week such as furniture, carpet, mattresses, appliances etc., as that is not deemed an essential part of the service due to the (COVID-19) Pandemic during this time of emergency. Regular pickup of trash will continue as usual.
Tawas City Residents, Business Owners, and Visitors:
As you all know, we are in the middle of a worldwide health pandemic unlike anything most of us have faced in our lifetimes. The City of Tawas City is committed to the health of our residents and is taking precautions to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus with guidance from state and county health officials. These measures will not impact critical services such as drinking water, police, fire, emergency operations, or waste collection; however some City services may be modified.
While we understand the City’s response to slowing the spread of COVID-19 may cause some frustrations, we are committed to keeping our employees and the public safe while still delivering City services. We will continue to monitor this rapidly evolving situation in consultation with health officials to determine if further changes to operations are needed. Please watch the City’s website at tawascity.org for the most current information.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact City Hall at [email protected] or (989) 362-8688.
The City of Tawas City wishes you all the best of health!
Annge Horning
City Manager
The City of Tawas City will be accepting bids on the following equipment:
You can view photos here.
Bids will be accepted until noon on April 1, 2020.
The City of Tawas City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. All sales are final and equipment is sold as is. Additional information is available by calling City Hall or on the City’s website at tawascity.org. Items may be inspected at the Tawas City Department of Public Works building located at 460 Meadow Road by appointment only; please call 989-362-8688.
Sealed bids should be sent to the City Clerk, City of Tawas City, 550 West Lake Street, PO Box 568, Tawas City, Michigan, 48764, or by dropping off in the drop box behind City Hall with the number and name of equipment from the above list marked on the outside of the envelope.
The City of Tawas City is requesting bids for the rehabilitation of the First Street bridge and Mathews Street bridge. Bridge rehabilitation includes: Structures, Rem portion; Structure, Timber; Excavation; Drainage Structures; Structure backfill; Concrete sidewalk; and HMA paving. Information and bidding documents for the project will be available on March 19, 2020 and may be downloaded by clicking links below as the information comes in or you may call City Hall at (989) 362-8688 to request an electronic copy. A mandatory pre-bid conference for the project will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 10:00 am. Bids may be submitted to Tawas City Hall at 550 West Lake Street, PO Box 568, Tawas City, Michigan 48764, and are due on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 by 1:00 pm, at which point all bids will be opened publicly. The City has a local preference policy and reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, as deemed in the best interest of the City.
In an effort to help reduce the potential spread of COVID-19, the Tawas City Library will be closed until further notice beginning today, March 13, 2020. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Beginning on April 1, 2020, Tawas City Hall will have new hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 7:30 am to 5:00 pm Friday 7:30 am to 1:00 pm
Please remove all grave decorations by April 1, 2020. Decorations can be returned to the cemetery one week before Memorial Day. Contact Tawas City Hall at 362-8688 if you have any questions.
The nonpartisan City Primary Election will be on Tuesday August 4, 2020, to nominate a Mayor for a two (2) year term expiring December 31, 2022, three (3) Council members-at-large for four (4) year terms expiring December 31, 2024, and one (1) Council member-at large for two (2) year partial term expiring December 31, 2022.
In order for a candidate’s name to appear on the ballot, a nonpartisan nominating petition with a minimum of ten (10) signatures of registered voters in the City of Tawas City must be filed with the City Clerk no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday April 21, 2020. Nonpartisan nominating petitions and affidavit of identity form are available at the Tawas City Hall, 550 W. Lake Street, Tawas City, MI 48763.
Iosco County Emergency Management has provided sand bags to local units of government in Iosco County for use in shoreline protection. The bags are available to Iosco County residents free of charge and must be used in Iosco County. Please contact City Hall at (989) 362-8688 or [email protected] for additional information and to arrange a time to pick up bags. The sand bags are only available on a first-come, first-served basis and while supplies last.
