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Scrap Tire Collection will be Saturday, September 13th at 9:00a.m.
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Hamilton Township Park
Hamilton Township
Clare County, Michigan
Sealed proposals will be received by Hamilton Township, 3042 N. Rodgers Road, Harrison, MI 48625,
until 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 29, 2025, and then publicly opened for work including the following
estimated quantities and appurtenances:
x 6’ Trail/Sidewalk – 3,036 LF
x Amphitheater Facility
x Playground Equipment, Surfacing, and Installation
x ADA Concrete Parking PAD with Striping & Signage
There will be a non-mandatory Pre-Bid meeting on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, beginning at 11:00
a.m. at Hamilton Township Hall, 3042 N. Rodgers Road, Harrison, Michigan.
Each proposal shall be accompanied by a certified check or bidder’s bond in the amount of 5% of the bid.
Checks shall be drawn payable to Hamilton Township as security for the acceptance of the Contract and
subject to the conditions stated in the Instructions to Bidders. +DPLOWRQ 7RZQVKLS reserves the right to
accept or reject any or all bids, to waive informalities or errors in the bidding process, and to accept any bid
deemed to be in the best interest of the 7RZQVKLS, including bids that are not for the lowest amount. The
Township will first give all due consideration to bids from Contractors that are familiar with the
Township’s infrastructure & park system, experienced with the Township’s standards and overall process,
and that are local to the Greater Clare County Region.
Plans, proposals, and specifications prepared by MLR Engineering, 134 S. Main Street, Suite #1, Freeland,
MI 48623 (ben@mlrengineering.com, 989-692-5034, Ext. 744) for this project are available electronically for
no additional cost or may be purchased by qualified bidders at an additional cost, beginning at 1:00
p.m., August 25, 2025.
The contractor and all subcontractors must comply with all requirements of 1976 PA 453 (Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights
Act), the 1976 PA 220 (Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act) and Executive Directive 2019-09, as amended. In
accordance with these laws, all contracts the grantee enters into must contain a covenant by the contractor and any
subcontractors not to discriminate against an employee or applicant for employment with respect to hire, tenure, terms,
conditions or privileges of employment, or a matter directly or indirectly related to employment, because of race, color,
religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, partisan considerations, or a disability or genetic
information that is unrelated to the individual’s ability to perform the duties of a particular job or position.
Tom Vaughn, Township Supervisor
Hamilton Township
The Clerk will be out of the office on Tuesday, September 9th and Tuesday, September 16th.
The Deputy Treasurer will be in the office on Monday, September 15th from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
TOWNSHIP OFFICE HOURS
CLERK AND TREASURER – Tuesday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
ASSESSOR – Tuesday 9 a.m. – NOON
Call the Assessor at 989-426-8854
BLIGHT – Call the Supervisor, Tom Vaughn, 989-487-4164
**Absent Voter Drop Box is located on the sidewalk,
in front of the Township Hall**
Occasionally the office may be closed on Tuesdays.
If you are driving any distance, please call first; 989-539-7943.
Township Supervisor – Tom Vaughn 989-487-4164
Assessor – Tina Wright 989-426-8854
Clerk (Hall Rental, Elections/Voting, Cemeteries) –
Andrea Wallace 989-329-0116
Treasurer (Taxes and property info) -Denise Goodenow 989-387-5971
Trustee – Mike Conway 989-329-1353
Trustee – Mike Iutzi 989-429-0018
Zoning Administrator (Permits) – Melissa Townsend 989-429-9020
We are able to accept credit card payments FOR TAXES ONLY.
The siren for civil defense and severe weather warnings is currently disabled.
Township meetings are held on Thursdays at 6:30PM. Look at the calendar for the dates.
Please join us for our next township meeting
Road side trash and recycling pick up:
Hamilton Township has road side trash pick up and road side recycling pick up.
PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY TRASH OR RECYCLING AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL!!
Republic Services picks up rubbish each Wednesday and Recycling every other Wednesday. It is best to put rubbish and recycling carts at the roadside, the night before to avoid being missed. One large item is allowed per week. No need to call, simply place the item next to the rubbish cart.
NEW! Republic Services offers an app so you can receive text alerts, check important dates, or order a replacement cart. Go to republicservices.com, Google Play or Apple store, to download the app. You can also call Republic Services at 800-438-0966.
2025 YARD WASTE PICK UP DATES ARE : Spring Pick Up ~May 6 and May 20; June 3 and June 17~
Fall Pick Up ~ October 7 and October 21; November 4 and November 18~
F.O.I.A. DOCUMENTS:
~ Hamilton Township’s Policy regarding the Inspection of Public Records, Including Property Tax Records
~ Public Summary of FOIA Procedures and Guidelines
~ FOIA Procedures and Guidelines
~ FOIA Request for Public Records
~ Hamilton Township FOIA Request for Detailed Cost Itemization
~ FOIA Complete Forms Packets
Contacts :
DLPOA (Dodge Lake Property Owners Assoc.)
President: Bob Baker, 989-906-1988
Website www.dodgelake.info/
• 2368 Homeowner’s Principle Residence Exemption
(formerly known as “Homestead Exemption”)
• 2766 Property Transfer Affidavit
• Real and Personal Property Statements
We are able to accept
credit card payments for taxes only.
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