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  2. Government

    1. Agendas & Minutes
    2. City Council
    3. Boards & Commissions
      1. Application for Board Membership
      2. Band Board
      3. Board of Review
      4. Downtown Development Authority
      5. Economic Development Corporation
      6. Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission
      7. Planning Commission
      8. Zoning Board of Appeals
    4. Code of Ordinances
    5. City Charter
    6. Freedom of Information
      1. FOIA Procedures and Guidelines
      2. FOIA Request Forms
      3. FOIA Cost Worksheet
      4. FOIA Written Public Summary
    7. Departments
      1. Assessor
        1. Glossary of Commmon Tax Terms
        2. Important Tax Related Dates
        3. Calculating Taxes
        4. Tax Forms
        5. Principal Residence Exemption Guidelines
      2. City Clerk / Treasurer
        1. Adopted Budget
        2. City Clerk FAQs
        3. City Clerk Resources
        4. City Treasurer Resources
      3. City Manager
        1. City Manager Contract
        2. City Manager History
        3. Studies and Reports
        4. Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
      4. Fire Department
        1. Volunteer Firefighters Recruitment
        2. Obtaining a Burn Permit
        3. Obtaining Annual Burn Pit Permits
        4. Smart911
        5. General Safety Tips
        6. Emergency Management
      5. Police Department
        1. Smart911
        2. Blight
        3. Emergency Management
      6. Public Works
      7. Organizational Chart
      8. Job Opportunities
    8. Staff Directory
    9. Vassar Citizen's Financial Guide
      1. City Budget
        1. Adopted Budgets
          1. Adopted FY 2012 Budget
          2. Adopted FY 2013 Budget
          3. Adopted FY 2014 Budget
          4. Adopted FY 2015 Budget
          5. Adopted FY 2016 Budget
          6. Adopted FY 2017 Budget
          7. Adopted FY 2018 Budget
          8. Adopted FY 2019 Budget
          9. Adopted FY 2020 Budget
          10. Adopted FY 2021 Budget
          11. Adopted FY 2022 Budget
          12. Adopted FY 2023 Budget
          13. Adopted FY 2024 Budget
      2. Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget
      3. Financial Audits
      4. Citizen’s Guide (EVIP)
      5. Union Contracts
      6. MI Community Financial Dashboard
      7. Fee Schedule
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  3. Services

    1. Alerts
    2. Bid Opportunities
    3. Cemetery
    4. Smart911
    5. Online Payments
    6. Refuse & Recycling
      1. Yard Waste Pick Up
      2. Bulk Pick Up
    7. Report a Concern
    8. Water Distribution
      1. Water Quality Reports
      2. Water Service Problems
      3. Water Flushing Program
    9. Taxes
      1. Calculating Taxes
      2. Glossary of Commmon Tax Terms
      3. Important Tax Related Dates
      4. Tax Forms
      5. Access MYGOV.COM
    10. Wastewater Department
      1. Differences Between Sanitary & Storm Sewers
      2. Sewer Backups
      3. Wastewater Treatment
      4. Sewer Backup Claims
      5. Owner Responsibility
      6. Storm Water Inspection Form
    11. Parks and Facilities
      1. Parks and Recreation Commission
      2. Riverside RV Park
      3. T. North Pavilion
      4. Rental Fees & Policies
      5. Vassar Recreation Plan 2021-2025
      6. Adopt a Park Program & Application
      7. Trail Resources
      8. Vassar Dam Removal
      9. Vassar Recreation Plan RFP
    12. One Pager Plus
    13. Flooding
      1. Flood-Proofing Your Property
    14. Floodplain Information
      1. Quick Links
        1. Above the Flood: Elevating Your Floodprone House
        2. Avoiding Flood Damage: A Checklist for Homeowners
        3. The National Flood Insurance Program
        4. FloodSmart.Gov
        5. Homeowner's Guide to Retrofitting
        6. Protect Your Property from Flooding
      2. Cass River Flood Gauge
      3. Flood Safety Tips
      4. Floodplain Insurance
      5. Interactive Flood Hazard Map
      6. Flood Newsletter
      7. Flood Prone Properties
    15. GIS Mapping
    16. Emergency Management
      1. Outdoor Warning Siren
      2. Smart911
      3. DTE Outage Map
      4. USDA Emergency Preparedness
    17. Zoning
      1. Zoning Ordinance
      2. Vassar Master Plan
      3. Zoning Map
    18. Permits
      1. Building Permits
        1. Frequently Asked Questions
      2. Obtaining a Zoning Permit
        1. Deck Permit
        2. Fence Permit
        3. Garage Permit (Attached/Detached)
        4. New Construction (Commercial/Residential)
        5. Pool Permit
        6. Porch Permit
        7. Shed Permit
        8. Sign Permit
      3. Obtaining a Driveway/Culvert Permit
        1. Driveway/ Culvert Permit
      4. Obtaining a Burn Permit
        1. Obtaining a Daily Burn Permit
        2. Obtaining an Annual Burn Pit Permit
      5. Obtaining a Brush Permit
      6. WWTP RV Dump Form
      7. MMFLA Permit
    19. Property Maintenance and Code Enforcement
      1. Enforcement Process
      2. Filing A Code Complaint
    20. Street Closures
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  4. Community

    1. History of Vassar
    2. Community Events
      1. Add Your Event
    3. Farmer's Market
    4. MI 2-1-1
    5. FAQs
    6. Vassar Public Schools
    7. Vassar Chamber of Commerce
    8. Vassar Historical Society
    9. Bullard Sanford Memorial Library
    10. HEARTsafe Community
    11. In the News
    12. Summer Concert Series
      1. 2023 Lineup
      2. Thank you 2023 Sponsors!!
      3. The Rock Show
      4. Soul XPress
      5. Teddy Petty & the Refugees
      6. Stone Street Revival
      7. Jedi Mind Trip
      8. Lookin' Back Bob Seger Tribute Band
      9. Midwest Dueling Pianos
    13. River Fest 2022
    14. Join Our Vendor Team
    15. Vassar Slow Roll
      1. Rides
      2. Code of Conduct
      3. FAQs
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  5. Business Resources

    1. Business License Form
    2. Data USA: Vassar
      1. City-data: Vassar
    3. Vassar Industrial Park
    4. Downtown Facade Improvement Grant
    5. Community Partners
      1. Vassar EDC
      2. Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
      3. Vassar Chamber of Commerce
    6. Business Resources
      1. Creating a Business Website
      2. State Tax Information
      3. Utilities
    7. Available Sites
    8. State of Michigan Business Assistance
    9. Conceptual Review Meetings
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Adopt a Park Program
      2. Business License
      3. Employment Opportunities
    2. Contact
      1. City Council
      2. City Manager
      3. Fire Department
      4. Water/Sewer After Hours Emergency
    3. Find
      1. City of Vassar Adopted Budget
      2. City of Vassar Master Plan
      3. Interactive Flood Map
      4. One Pager Plus
      5. Access BSAOnline.com
    4. Sign Up For
      1. Board Membership
      2. Notifications
      3. Utility E-Bill
    5. Submit
      1. Online Payments
      2. Parks & Recreation Rental Form
      3. Submit a Request for Proposal (RFP)
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    1. Band Board
    2. Board of Review
    3. Downtown Development Authority
    4. Economic Development Corporation
    5. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
    6. Planning Commission
    7. Charter Commission
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