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City Hall will be closed on Friday, March 29, 2024. We will reopen on Monday, April 1, 2024.
4-H After School Program
Crawford County 4-H & Devereaux Memorial Library announce a new after-school experience for elementary-aged students!
NOTICE TO CITY RESIDENTS
The Grayling City Council amended the City of Grayling Code of Ordinance, Chapter 28, Solid Waste Ordinance, on February 12, 2024. This amended ordinance allows the city to place the cost of trash on the resident's water/sewer bill. The ordinance took effect on February 22, 2024. The full document is located online at cityofgrayling.org or by stopping into City Hall.
This charge will be added to the 1st quarter water/sewer bill to be mailed in April. The amount will be $17.21/month ($51.63/quarter).
Any questions or concerns can be directed to the City Manager at manager@cityofgrayling.org or 989-348-2131 ext. 105.
The 2023 City Of Grayling Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) provides information on the drinking water quality for the City of Grayling water supply. Included in the report are details about where the water comes from, what it contains and how it compares to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state standards.
2023 CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT (CCR)
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
This notice is to advise you and all interested persons that the Planning Commission has scheduled a Public Hearing to receive public comment regarding Zoning Ordinance Amendment #1 of 2024.
Proposed Amendment: Section 7.14 Sidewalk Café Service (Outdoor Dining)
The Public Hearing is scheduled for 6:00 PM on Tuesday, March 19th, 2024 in the Council Chambers at Grayling City Hall, 1020 City Boulevard. All interested parties may attend said Public Hearing and/or submit written comments to the Grayling City Planning Commission, P.O. Box 549, Grayling, MI 49738. The full text of the amendments is available at the Grayling City Offices or by contacting Ben Yoder, Zoning Administrator, by calling 989-348-2131 ext103 or by email to: byoder@cityofgrayling.org. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services at the meeting should contact The Grayling City Office at 989-348-2131 seven days prior to the meeting.
Here are the guidelines from the USPS for mailbox installation.
NOTICE TO CITY RESIDENTS
The Grayling City Council amended the City of Grayling Code of Ordinance, Chapter 28, Solid Waste Ordinance, on February 12, 2024.
This amended ordinance allows the City to place the cost of trash on the resident's water/sewer bill. The Ordinance will take effect February 22, 2024. The full document is located online at cityofgrayling.org or by stopping into City Hall.
Any questions or concerns can be directed to the City Manager at manager@cityofgrayling.org or 989-348-2131.
PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK TO READ THE NEW CODE OF ORDINANCE #2024-01 Solid Waste
GRAYLING FIRE DEPARTMENT
NOW HIRING
2024 SEASONAL CONTRACT FIREFIGHTERS
Contract Runs from May thru September 2024
Competitive Wages
12 - 24 - 48 Hour Shifts Available
Training Provided
Minimum-Requirements:
Michigan Firefighter I &II with Hazmat
Michigan Emergency Vehicle Operator Certificate or VFIS Drivers Training Certificate
TO APPLY CONTACT:
Grayling Fire Department 1041 City Blvd.
P.O. Box 549
Grayling, MI 49738 Phone:989-348-6319
Email: firechief@cityofgrayling-.org
Website: www.cityofgrayling org
The City of Grayling and Grayling Charter Township are equal opportunity employers
TO ALL QUALIFIED ELECTORS IN FREDERIC, GRAYLING, LOVELLS, MAPLE FOREST, SOUTH
BRANCH TOWNSHIPS AND THE CITY OF GRAYLING
Notice is hereby given by the Boards of the signed Agreement for Joint Election Services under authority granted in
Public Act 81 of 2023, that the location of the early voting site for all federal and statewide elections of 2024 will be
the following:
Crawford County Building
200 W. Michigan Ave.
Grayling, MI 49738
All qualified electors in Frederic, Grayling, Lovells, Maple Forest, South Branch Townships and the City of Grayling
have the right to mark a ballot and deposit the ballot in a tabulator beginning the second Saturday before an election
and ending the Sunday before the election. For these townships, early voting for the Presidential Primary Election will
be available at the Crawford County Building on the following days and hours:
2/17/24-02/25/24 8:30am-4:30pm
Beaver Creek will be hosting their own at: 8888 S. Grayling Road, Grayling, MI 49738, 02/17/24-02/25/24 @ 8:00am-4:00pm
Hey Grayling! Your insights matter!
Share your thoughts with the City of Grayling/Downtown Development Authority – tell us what you love, areas for improvement, and your ideas for the future.
Click the link below to complete the survey!
Community Input Opportunity
January 10th and 16th
City of Grayling
Trails and Outdoor Recreation Projects
MDNR Spark Grant Program
Input from Grayling area community members is needed for an upcoming funding
opportunity. If funded, the Rayburn Connector Project would create new outdoor
recreation spaces and ensure safe and improved access to multiple trails and pathways
in the area. The City of Grayling, Crawford AuSable School District, Crawford County
Commission on Aging and the Crawford County Pathways Committee need your help to
make sure the project is meaningful and valuable to our community.
PUBLIC NOTICE
This notice is to advise all interested persons that City Council has scheduled a Public Hearing regarding the City of Grayling Code of Ordinance Solid Waste, Chapter 28. The update would put the cost of curbside trash on the residents through their water/sewer bill. A copy of the proposed ordinance is available by clicking here: Ord #2024-01 Solid Waste or a paper copy may be obtained at Grayling City Hall.
The Public Hearing is scheduled to be held, during the Regular scheduled Meeting of City Council on, January 8, at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers at Grayling City Hall, 1020 City Boulevard. All interested parties may attend said Public Hearing and/or submit written comments to City Council, c/o City Clerk, 1020 City Boulevard, P.O. Box 549, Grayling, MI 49738. Inquiries may be directed to Erich Podjaske, City Manager by calling 989-348-2131 or by email to: manager@cityofgrayling.org.
Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services at the meeting should contact The Grayling City Office at 989-348-2131.
Lori McGeorge
City Clerk
NEMCSA might be able to help!
The Water Program is a program that provides funding to eligible, low-income households to assist with paying past water and sewer bills.
Program Starts October 1, 2023!
ELIGIBILITY:
~ Reside with one of NEMCSA’s core counties Alcona | Alpena | Arenac | Cheboygan | Crawford | Iosco | Montmorency | Ogemaw | Oscoda | Otsego | Presque Isle
~ Responsible for paying your water bill
~ At or below the income eligibility
Call 989-358-4675
OR CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
The City of Grayling is in need of two Board of Review members, 2/3 of which are taxpayers within the City of Grayling. Meetings are held Tuesday following the first Monday in March, with two meetings the following week to hear taxpayer appeals. If needed, a July and December meeting will be held to grant Veteran’s Exemptions, poverty exemptions and correct errors. If you are interested in serving as a member, please contact the City of Grayling at 989-348-2131 or email the City Clerk at clerk@cityofgrayling.org.
Is burning allowed today?
View a map of Michigan counties with burn permit information: If “yes” appears in the “Burning Permits Issued” column on your county, you are authorized to burn today. This serves as your burn permit - you don't need to print anything.
Burn permits are available from the DNR for counties in the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula only. In the southern Lower Peninsula, permits may be obtained from the local fire department or local governing body. For more information, CLICK HERE or call 866-922-BURN (866-922-2876).
The 2022 City Of Grayling Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) provides information on the drinking water quality for the City of Grayling water supply. Included in the report are details about where the water comes from, what it contains and how it compares to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state standards.
The Grayling City and Township Fire Department is currently seeking paid on call members to add to the team.
Qualified applicants must:
- Be 18 years or older
- Have a valid Michigan driver's license
- Have a High School diploma or equivalent
- Pass a background check and have reliable transportation
No experience necessary, all training needed will be provided.
Any interested applicants please contact the Grayling Fire Department at 1041 City Blvd, Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm, call 989-348-6319, or email at firechief@cityofgrayling.org. Applications can also be found online at www.cityofgrayling.org/fire.asp. Please submit applications in person or email to firechief@cityofgrayling.org.
Due to a staffing shortage, Grayling City Hall office will be closed for lunch 12:00 - 12:300 daily.
Thank you for your patience at this time, and sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
The Grayling Police Department is now providing an online citizen reporting software that the public can utilize in reporting minor incidents 24/7. The LexisNexis Desk Officer Reporting System provides a fast and efficient online method for the community to report a variety of incidents that occur within the city limits.
Implementing the online reporting system will allow for the public to file certain incidents over the internet at the user's convenience. Incidents that can now be reported online include:
- custody order violations
- harassing phone calls
- identity theft
- lost property
- private property hit and run crashes
- private property minor vehicle crashes
- minor theft
- traffic complaints
- vandalism
- vehicle burglary
- vehicle tampering
The online reporting system can be found under the PUBLIC SAFETY heading or simply by clicking : HERE
Citizens should still call 911 in case of an emergency or contact Crawford County Central Dispatch at (989) 348-6341 if they need to speak to an officer.
WHAT IS COVID-19?
COVID-19 is a virus strain that has only spread in people since December 2019. Health experts are concerned because little is known about this new virus and it has the potential to cause severe illness and pneumonia.
how does covid-19 spread?
Health experts are still learning the details about how this new coronavirus spreads. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person:
- Between people who are in close contact (within about 6 feet) with an ill person.
- Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
- It also may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it, then touching their mouth, nose or eyes.
who is at risk for covid-19?
Certain people are at a higher risk of becoming sicker or seriously ill with COVID-19 including:
- Older adults
- People with serious chronic medical conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and lung disease
how to protect yourself from getting covid-19?
If you have plans to travel, follow the CDC's guidance: CDC.gov/Travel
Right now, there are no additional precautions recommended for the general public. Steps you can take to prevent spread of flu and the common cold will also help prevent COVID-19:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water. If not available, use hand sanitizer.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing.
- Stay home if you are sick and contact your healthcare provider.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid contact with people who are sick.
covid-19 information updates:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: CDC.gov/Coronavirus
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services: Michigan.gov/Coronavirus
State of Michigan from The Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer
REGARDING RECYCLING IN CRAWFORD COUNTY
Due to the rising costs associated with recycling and the drop in the value of recyclable material, the Crawford County Recycling Council has determined it to be potentially more economical for each township/city to determine the course of their own recycling efforts. Each municipality will decide whether or not to continue recycling and whether or not to continue the county recycling surcharge in order to fund the recycling program.
Grayling Township Recycling Center will accept recyclable material from residents of Grayling Township ONLY. Residents will be required to show their green and white compactor pass to enter and use the compacting/recycling services at the center. The recycling center hours will remain the same. This policy change impacts recycling ONLY. Trash removal will remain the same in all municipalities (township/city). Contact your municipality with any questions.
The City is currently researching options to offer recycling for city residents. Residents will be notified as soon as the information is available.
As of March 28, 2017 Credit/Debit Card Payments made at City Hall via GovPay must show valid id that matches the name on the Credit/Debit Card being used for the payment.