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A view of Hazel Park City Hall. The budget recently adopted does not increase tax rates, although homeowners may see a slight increase in taxes due to rising home values. File photo by Patricia O’Blenes
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the new budget May 13. The new fiscal year starts on July 1. According to City Manager Ed Klobucher, no additional mills were added; in fact, millage rates have been reduced by the Headlee Amendment, a state policy. However, most residents can expect a slight increase in their property taxes due to the fact housing values are still increasing in the city. Taxing jurisdictions collect $1 for
MADISON HEIGHTS — Having renewed its contract with waste hauler Priority Waste, the city of Madison Heights is preparing for a change in how trash and recyclables are collected. By Sept. 1, the city expects to provide every resident with new standardized carts that will be used for trash disposal and universal curbside recycling. And beginning Oct. 6, the new carts will be required for pickup. However, residents with disabilities may qualify for a door-side pickup service. To learn more about applying, call the Madison Heights Department of Public Services at (248) 589-2294. Over the summer, all residents will receive one 96-gallon trash cart and one 64-gallon recycling cart, each with a Madison Heights logo. The carts will be provided free of charge, manufactured by Cascade Cart Solutions in Grand Rapids. The city is switching to the carts-only model because the trucks used by Priority Waste have a system for collecting carts that reduces the need for manual lifting, increasing efficiency and staff safety. In return, Madison Heights will receive a discount from Priority Waste, saving the city $200,000 annually,
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HAZEL PARK ADOPTS BUDGET FOR FY 2025-26 HAZEL PARK — Officials in Hazel Park describe the budget for the new fiscal year as unremarkable with few changes — a good thing, they claim, for residents expecting stable tax rates and city services. The Hazel Park City Council unanimously adopted
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