SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC AM/FM) – The City of Saugatuck is accepting applications for appointment for the Parks and Public Works Committee.
City officials say the Parks and Public Works Committee provides the City Council with guidance and information on matters relating to public works and parks.
The Parks and Public Works Committee consists of five (5) members in total, as appointed by the Mayor of the City with the consent of City Council. The members of the Parks and Public Works Committee may be assisted in their official responsibilities by staff members of the city, including the City Manager, the Superintendent of the Public Works Department, and other appropriate city staff members.
The Parks and Public Works Committee shall review and provide recommendations to City Council on the following:
(1) Updates to the capital improvement plan as well as to the parks and recreation plan;
(2) Locations for connecting public pathways;
(3) Land acquisition opportunities for parks and recreation;
(4) Reconstruction or addition of park facilities;
(5) Street beautification projects;
(6) Landscaping and groundskeeping for all public grounds;
(7) Other such duties as the City Council may from time to time request.
Additionally, in accordance with Chapter 97 of the Code, the Parks and Public Works Committee shall be responsible for deciding appeals of denial for tree removal permits.
Meetings will be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. If you are a resident of the City of Saugatuck and have the desire and ability to serve, please contact City Hall at (269) 857-2603 for more information.
Application can be viewed by clicking here.
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