Summer
property taxes will be mailed out on June 30,
2011 and are payable beginning July 1, 2011.
Summer property taxes, as well as personal property
are due by 4:00pm EST on September 14, 2011
without penalty fees. Beginning September 15,
2011 penalty fees will be calculated and compounded
on a monthly basis.
Winter
property taxes will be mailed out on November
30, 2011 and are payable beginning December 1,
2011. Winter property taxes, as well as
personal property are due by February 14, 2012
by 4:00pm EST without penalty fees. All
unpaid property taxes as of February 28, 2012
will be turned over the County as delinquent on
March 1, 2012 for collections.
DATES
OF IMPORTANCE
September 14, 2011
Last
date for summer tax payments to be received in
our office without penalty. A postmark
of September 14th is not sufficient to avoid a
penalty if payment is received in our office after
that date.
December 31, 2011
Last
date for payments to be received in our office
to have a 2011 posting date.
February
14, 2012
Last
date for winter tax payments to be received in
our office without penalty. A postmark
of February 14th is not sufficient to avoid a
penalty if payment is received in our office after
that date.
February 28, 2012
Final due date
to pay taxes at City Hall.
March
1, 2012
All
unpaid property taxes are turned over to Marquette
County as delinquent for collections on this date.
Property taxes will no longer be collected at
City Hall. Only personal property will be
collected.
Penalty Calculation
Penalty is calculated on TAX amount only. The 1% ADMINISTRATION
FEE is not included in the penalty calculation.
IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF THE CORRECT AMOUNT DUE, PLEASE
CONTACT THE TREASURER’S OFFICE.
End
of Calendar Year Receipts
Payments
must be received in our office by December 31st to receive
a posting date within that same calendar year.
Tax Receipts
If
you require a paid receipt, please submit a self-addressed
stamped envelope. Please retain the bottom half of your
statement for your records whether or not a receipt
is needed.
-ATTENTION
STATE OF MICHIGAN PROPERTY OWNERS-
Michigan
Public Act 357 of 2004 changed the collection schedule
for the County General Operating Property tax as follows:
One-third
of the County operating property tax levy will be
collected in July 2005 rather than
in December 2005.
Two-thirds
of the County operating property tax levy will be
collected in July 2006 rather than
in December 2006.
100%
of the County operating tax levy will be collected
in July 2007 rather than in December
2007.
100%
of the County operating tax levy will be collected
in July for each year after 2007.
Winter
tax bills will be reduced by the same amount that is
added to the summer taxes during that year.
All
utility bills will be mailed on the 17th of the month
with the due date being the 11th of the following month.
Payment must be received in City Hall by the
end of business (4pm on the 11th) to avoid penalty fees
and/or disconnect notices.
For
information on fees not listed, you may look in the
City
Fee Schedule or call the Treasurer's Office at 475-7700
Ext 16
The
following rates apply for deposits, payments and late
penalties:
Residential Premises
(Utilities) - Base Deposit $250.00
Commercial Premises
(Utilities) - Varied (2 x last 12 months)
The
following rates apply for residential and commercial
electrical services in the City of Negaunee:
Customer Charge: $13.00
Energy Charge All Kwh: 0.1294
PCAC (Fuel Adjustment) to
be determined monthly
Electric Heat Pricing
Sales Tax (on Electric)
Michigan Energy
Optimization Surcharge*
RESIDENTIAL:
.00164 PER KWH
COMMERCIAL:
$5.53 FLAT RATE PER METER
*AS
OF 08/01/2009 ALL ELECTRIC CUSTOMERS PAY A STATE
MANDATED SURCHARGE ON THEIR MONTHLY BILLS THAT IS
USED TO SUPPORT ENERGY OPTIMIZATION PROGRAMS IN
MICHIGAN. THIS IS A CHARGE MANDATED BY THE STATE
OF MICHIGAN. THE ENERGY OPTIMIZATION PROGRAM (PUBLIC
ACT 295) IS INTENDED TO ENCOURAGE ENERGY CONSERVATION
AND PROVIDE RESOURCES TO HELP CUSTOMERS USE ENERGY
MORE EFFICIENTLY BY PROMOTING ENERGY OPTIMIZATION.
QUESTIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE CITY TREASURER
AT 475-7700 (EXTENSION 16).
The
following rates apply for water and wastewater services:
Wastewater:
$5.73 per 1,000 gallons over 1,000 gallons
Connection to Sewer
System - $50.00
Permit for Inspection
- $50.00
Meter Installation
(¾" or less) - $125.00
Meter Installation
(over 1") - Actual cost (Min $125.00)
Water: $8.81 per
1,000 gallons over 1,000 gallons (metered)
Water: $8.81 per
1,000 gallons over 1,000 gallons (unmetered)
Reconnection Fee
- $50.00 (Afterhours $100.00)
Thawing of Water
Pipes (after 1st thaw) - 50% of actual cost and up
to a maximum of $500.00 per year
Outside (lawn) water
meters will be issued a credit for sewer fees on the
December utility bill
GARBAGE
PICKUP - COLLECTION DAYS
**
GARBAGE WILL BE PICKED UP ON HOLIDAYS **
Garbage
Complaints: 1-800-774-9006
MONDAY:
South of US-41, East of Teal Lake Avenue and North of
County Road 480
TUESDAY: North of US-41, East of Teal Lake Avenue
and South of County Road 480
WEDNESDAY: South of US-41 and West of Teal Lake
Avenue
Residents
should have their garbage out by 7am on the day their
garbage is to be picked up. Garbage must be placed
at the curb or end of the driveway. Recyclables will
be picked up if they are separated from the garbage
and put out with the garbage on the designated day.
RECYCLABLES
Newsprint
- Bundle and tie with twine or place in a paper grocery
bag.
Corrugated Cardboard - Break down boxes flat,
bundle and tie with twine. Cardboard should be clean
and dry.
Clear Glass - Rinse clean, remove caps and rings.
Labels can be left on. NO window glass, light bulbs,
ceramic mugs, dishes or pyrex.
Plastic - CLEAR MILK CONTAINERS ONLY. Rinse clean,
remove caps and rings. Labels can be left on.
Paper - Computer, office stationery, junk mail,
and magazines. Bundle and tie with twine or place in
paper/grocery bag. Do not mix with newsprint.
Metal Food Cans - Rinse clean. Labels can be
left on. (Steel and tin cans are magnetic)
Aluminum - Pie tins, dinner plates, pots and
pans, beverage cans, etc. rinse clean. (non-magnetic)
For
larger items such as furniture and certain appliances,
please use the refuse drop location at the end of E.
Lincoln Street. This site will be open to garbage-paying
residents on the second Thursday of each month from
12pm to 6pm.
Complaints
related to garbage pickup should be directed to 1-800-774-9006.
Questions other than billing inquiries or complaints
can also be directed to the City Manager's Office at
475-7700 Ext 11.
The
City of Negaunee is pleased to offer additional payment
options for utility bills and tax payments using Paymentus
Corporation, a third party automated payment service
that accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover and electronic
checks. Make your payments anytime, any day, 24/7.
Paymentus Corporation will charge a convenience fee
for each transaction.
