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Still Seeking Code Enforcement Officer

The City of Bessemer seeks a contractor to conduct Code Enforcement to assist in eliminating blight problems through town. Pay is negotiable dependent upon qualifications. Mileage is reimbursed at IRS rate and a stipend is provided for liability insurance.

Potential contractors can send their qualifications to the City Manager at Jennifer.adams@cityofbessemer.org or City of Bessemer, c/o Jennifer Adams, 411 S Sophie, Bessemer, MI 49911. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

View the full job description here.

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Looking for new Department of Public Works Leadman

The City of Bessemer is seeking candidates for a DPW Leadman. This is a full-time union position which includes a 2% defined benefit pension plus other benefits.

Applications can be sent to the City Manager at Jennifer.adams@cityofbessemer.org or City of Bessemer, c/o Jennifer Adams, 411 S Sophie, Bessemer, MI 49911. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

View the full job description here.
Download the application here.

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Budget Hearing for Fiscal Year 2023-24

CITY OF BESSEMER BUDGET HEARING NOTICE

The City of Bessemer will hold a budget hearing on Monday, April 24th at 6:00 PM in the
City Hall Council Chambers 411 S Sophie St. Bessemer, MI 49911. Interested parties
may appear in person and provide comment to the City Council. Written comments will
be received up until 4:00 p.m. Monday, April 24th. A copy of the proposed budget is
available in the City Clerk’s office.

The City of Bessemer will, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading
to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities to allow equal
participation in this meeting. Such aids may include qualified sign language interpreters,
documents in Braille, and other ways of making information and communications
accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments. Please contact
Kristie Peterson, Clerk at 906-663-4311 ext 2 or at Kristie.peterson@cityofbessemer.org
48 hours prior to the meeting to get this set up.

View the proposed budget here!

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Now Accepting Bids for Cemetery Maintenance and Bathroom Cleaning at BVP

The City of Bessemer is now accepting bids for cemetery maintenance and Bluff Valley Park bathroom cleaning for the summer. You can find more information here Requests For Proposals & Quotes (RFP & RFQ) – City of Bessemer, Michigan. Interested contractors must submit a bid to Bessemer City Hall, 411 S Sophie St, Bessemer, MI 49911 by 12:00 pm CST April 5th, 2023, to be considered. Any questions can be directed to the City Manager at 906-663-4311 ext. 4.

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Request for Qualifications – Code Enforcement Officer

The City of Bessemer seeks a contractor to conduct Code Enforcement to assist in eliminating blight problems through town. Click on Code Enforcement Officer for details on the position. The City of Bessemer has budgeted to pay the contractor $20/ hour. Potential contractors can send their qualifications to:

City of Bessemer
c/o Jennifer Adams
411 S Sophie, Bessemer, MI 49911

Proposals are due Wednesday, March 22nd by 4:00pm

 

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Extra Food Assistance for COVID-19 Ending February

LANSING, Mich. – Families who receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) should prepare for the end of the increase in benefits that have helped address food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic due to recent federal legislation.

February will be the last month that people in Michigan and other states receive the extra food assistance benefits – which have been at least $95 more per month. In March the additional benefits will no longer be issued. To view the full press release click here

More information about the how benefits connected to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency are changing can be found at Michigan.gov/2023BenefitChanges and details about the SNAP changes can be found on the Food Assistance Program webpage.

Frequently Asked Questions – Ending Extra Food Assistance