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7550 Auburn Rd Utica, Michigan 48317 PHONE
(586) 739-1600 FAX
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Jacqueline K. Noonan, Mayor A MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR: Well, this winter was the one that just would not go away. The sunshine and longer days were slow in coming, but now they are here. Unfortunately, we find ourselves enmeshed in one of the worst economic downturns in decades and it is difficult to be upbeat with so much hardship surrounding us. The tides of the economy take local government right along with them as revenue to provide ordinary City services is problematic at best. Our fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30, and by State law, our budget must be balanced and adopted prior to its start date. We have an established process for arriving at our proposed budget and must arrange the plan for revenues and expenditures according to State Treasury guidelines. The hearings and discussions on the budget are open to the public and held in the Council Chambers. President Obama's Stimulus Package has been in the news a great deal and we have placed our bid in the long line of communities requesting aid on several fronts. We will not know the results of our requests for some time yet as the Federal government is releasing the guidelines for application and eligibility on a piecemeal basis. Some monies are coming through the State and some are through competitive grant programs directly from Washington. Our County government has already been the recipient of some of the funds that can benefit our residents through energy efficient upgrades to homes. The Macomb County Community Services Agency administers the Weatherization Assistance Program and several other energy programs, including low income Home Energy Assistance and energy education initiatives. People interested in having their homes weatherized can call MCCSA at 586 469-6329. Guidelines and eligibility are explained in brochures obtainable at City Hall or the offices of MCCSA. A special thank you to a 37 year veteran of the DPW who retired in December - Roger Schroeder. You are greatly missed. Upcoming, we will also lose Officer Thomas Bowman from the Utica Police Department after 25 years of exceptional service. He expects to retire in September, but we hope you will all wish him well and thank him for the marvelous service he has rendered to our community. Thank you, Tom. As the days lengthen, save some time for family and loved ones. Thank a volunteer and pray for our armed forces Thank you for the privilege of serving you. Jacqueline K. Noonan
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