Village loose leaf pick up for 2024

Village loose leaf pick up for 2024

SPARTA, Michigan, September 26, 2024—The Village-wide loose-leaf pickup for Fall 2024 will start on Monday, October 1st, and will continue through the end of November or until the first heavy snowfall, whichever occurs earlier. Residents are encouraged to rake early and often to avoid delays.
Residents should rake their leaves into piles between the curb and the sidewalk. If there is no curb or sidewalk, please place the piles adjacent to the street.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

• Do not rake leaves into the streets. Leaves raked into the street will need to be removed by the resident.
• Leaf piles containing pet waste, grass clippings, brush, or trash will not be picked up.
• As an alternative, residents may drop off their leaves at the Village Garage located at 276 W. Division (behind the DPW building). Please remove the leaves from plastic bags before drop-off if you choose this option.
• Do not park vehicles in front of leaf piles near the street. This will prevent the leaf vacuum truck from accessing the piles.

This is a leaf pickup service only. Brush, roots, stumps, grass, or garden waste will not be accepted, as the leaf vacuum cannot process these materials.
For more information, please visit the Village of Sparta website or the DPW at 616-887-9303.

Public Notice

VILLAGE OF SPARTA
KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER
BAKER INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, LLC.
FOR AN INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Village Council of the Village of Sparta shall hold a public hearing to consider an application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate filed by Baker Investment Properties, LLC located at 278 Hickory St. NW. Sparta, MI 49345 pursuant to PA 198 of 1974, as amended.

The applicant is requesting a 50% tax abatement for a period of twelve (12) years for new building improvements (real property) valued at $906,492. Baker Investment Properties, LLC. is located located in the plant rehabilitation district established for the parcels in this area.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the public hearing shall be held on October 14, 2024 at 7:00 p.m., local time, in the Sparta Civic Center located at 75 N. Union Street, at which time the Village Council shall afford Baker Investment Properties, LLC., the Village Assessor, a representative of each taxing unit which levies ad valorem property taxes in the Village and the residents and taxpayers of the Village an opportunity to be heard regarding the application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate. A copy of the application is available in the Village Office for review Monday-Thursday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. at the address below. Written comments will be received by the Village Manager at 156 E. Division, Sparta, Michigan 49345 until Noon on August 12, 2024.

Written comments on the proposed abatement can be sent to villagemanager@spartami.org. These comments will be provided to the Village Council prior to the meeting and included as part of the public record.

Grand Reopening of the Sparta Dog Park: Celebrating New Improvements!

SPARTA, Michigan, September 18, 2024– The Village of Sparta is excited to announce the grand reopening of the community dog park! After a series of recent improvements, the park is now more accessible and better equipped for dogs of all sizes to enjoy.

As part of the renovation, a new walkway has been installed to increase accessibility to the park, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this space with ease. In addition, we’ve expanded the small dog park area with new fencing, providing more room for our smaller furry friends to run and play.
While we are thrilled to share these upgrades, there is more to come! A new drinking fountain for the large dog area is on the way, and in the spring, we’ll be adding new trees to enhance the park's beauty and shade.

We look forward to welcoming you and your four-legged companions back to enjoy the improved park and appreciate your continued support for our community spaces.
Join us in celebrating these exciting changes!

Brush Pick-Up 2024

The Village of Sparta’s Department of Public Works (DPW) is pleased to announce the start of its brush pickup service on April 1, 2024. This service is essential for keeping our village clean and safe.
Brush Pickup Details:

• Start Date: The service begins on April 1, 2024.
• Monthly Schedule: Brush will be picked up on the first Monday of each month.
• Set Out Time: Please place brush curbside by 7:00 AM on the designated Monday.
• Size Limit: Brush size is limited to a maximum diameter of 4 inches. Larger materials will not be collected.
• Location: Brush should be placed between the sidewalk and curb, not on the street. Align smaller branches with cut ends facing the road. Larger branches should have cut ends facing in the direction of traffic flow.

Monthly Pickup Dates:

• April 1
• May 6
• June 3
• July 8
• August 5
• September 9
• October 7

Additional Instructions:

• Do not block sidewalks with brush.
• Do not mix in leaves, garden waste, or grass clippings.
• Brush exceeding 4 inches in diameter should be taken to the DPW garage.

End of Service: The last pickup for the year will be on October 7, 2024.
Drop-off Information: Residents can drop off acceptable brush, leaves, garden waste, and grass clippings at the Village of Sparta DPW Building at 276 W. Division Street during regular working hours. Please ensure you do not obstruct the parking lot.
Prohibited Items: No commercial dumping, stumps, or root balls are allowed.
Contact Information: For any questions or additional information, please contact:

• The Village Office at (616) 887-8251
• DPW staff at (616) 887-9303