The building at 3042 Rodgers Rd. formerly known as the Dodge City Discount store has been renovated to be the newHamilton Township Offices and Community Center
The building formerly known as the Dodge City Discount store has been renovated to be the new Hamilton Township Offices and Community Center.
National City Bank failed to pay 2010 and prior year property taxes on the building and e 9.75 acres. Hamilton Township exercised a state statute to acquire the property for “minimum amount”, the amount of taxes owed. Property acquired in this manner by a government entity must be for public use. Profit realized from transactions of this type must be directed to the County Delinquent Tax Fund. Township Attorney, David Dreyer, executed a procedure in circuit court to assure clear title of the property.
Township public meetings were held to gain ideas for use of the building and grounds. It became apparent that existing township facilities were lacking; space, parking and location, to further promote township business and provide a better facility for community activities. Discussions transpired regarding a recreational complex with basketball, horseshoes, soccer and walking trails. It was decided to proceed slowly with recreational improvements pending completion of the building renovation.
Many other townships funded new facilities in the past with grants. Township resident, Shannon Greaves assisted Hamilton by applying for over 30 grants. Few grants are being approved due to the slowed economy. Hamilton was successful by receiving a $10,000 a grant from Gerstacker Foundation of Midland, Michigan.
After many discussions, the Township Board voted to obtain estimates for the renovation. Intelligent-Design, an architect firm was hired to create a visual design, blueprints and a ball park cost estimate. This information was needed for public review. The design and estimates were presented at a township public meeting. The Township Board contracted with Intel-Design to finalize blue prints and solicit construction bids for the project.
Sealed bids were presented and opened at a special meeting held on November 7, 2012. The Hamilton board approved the project and selected Harwood Construction as general foreman for the project. Work began immediately with completion scheduled by the end of April 2013. Renovations included: offices, kitchen area, bathrooms, covered entrances, geo thermal heating/cooling system, insulation, generator power backup, vinyl siding (office building), steel roof (both buildings), energy efficient smaller windows, ceiling, lighting, vinyl flooring and a crushed rock parking lot.
Fate of the old township hall at Townline Lk Rd., has not been determined at this time. Sale is not likely, public use of the flowing well must be maintained, rental is a possibility. Another option would be to demo the building and create a park area for use of the flow well. Public input will be gathered prior to any decision on disposition.
TOWNSHIP OFFICE HOURS
CLERK AND TREASURER – Tuesday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
ASSESSOR – Friday 9 a.m. – NOON
Text or call the Assessor at 989-426-8854
ZONING/BLIGHT – By Appointment
Occasionally the office may be closed on Tuesdays.
If you are driving any distance, please call first; 989-539-7943.
Township Supervisor – Dave Wright 989-329-9711
Assessor – Tina Wright 989-426-8854
Blight Officer – Keith Rolph 989-418-2362
Clerk (Hall Rental, Elections/Voting, Cemeteries) –
Val Erskine 989-539-3348
Treasurer (Taxes and property info) – Mickie Duby 989-329-5392
Trustee – Mike Conway 989-329-1353
Trustee – Mike Iutzi 989-539-2018
Zoning Administrator (Permits) – Melissa Townsend 989-429-9020
We are now able to accept credit card payments.
The siren for civil defense and severe weather warnings is currently disabled.
Township meetings are scheduled on the first Thursday of each month, at 6:30 pm.
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.
2023 YARD WASTE PICK UP DATES ARE : Spring Pick Up ~April 11 and April 25; May 9 and May 23~
Fall Pick Up ~ October 17 and October 31; November 7 and November 21~
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, 313-779-4532
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 now able to accept
credit card payments.
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