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The ARPA Task Force met recently to review applications that were submitted under the Affordable Housing, Human/Social Needs and Business Stabilization “buckets” to receive funding from Ottawa County’s $57 million receipt of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The applications that were reviewed requested a total of about $19.5 million in ARPA funds. The requests included projects to provide workforce training, making more childcare slots available in the County and providing additional mental-health services to name a few. These applications will be forwarded to the County’s Finance Committee, which next meets on November 15 at 9AM. The Finance Committee will then make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners, which is expected to consider the Finance Committee’s recommendations at its meeting on November 22 at 1:30PM. Both meetings stream live or can be viewed at your convenience at www.youtube.com/miOttawa. More details will also be included in meeting packets. Sign up to receive the agendas and packets via email.
John Shay | County Administrator
Over five months ago, Ottawa County broke ground on the new Family Justice Center. The first several months consisted primarily of earth moving. Piles of sand would shift from one side of the site to another, while drainage was installed and concrete was poured. More recently, beams began going up, giving a glimpse of what is to come. See the progress in photos online.
It's the top ten list you've been waiting fur all year: the top dog names of 2022* based upon the licenses issued by the Ottawa County Treasurer's Office. The most pup-ular dog names in Ottawa County were:
- Bella
- Luna
- Charlie
- Daisy
- Lucy
- Bailey
- Buddy
- Max
- Molly
- Cooper
Retrievers maintained their top dog status among the leading breeds in Ottawa County. The Shih Tzu strayed from the top five list this year, making way for the Chihuahua.
- Labrador Retriever
- Golden Retriever
- German Shepherd
- Goldendoodle
- Chihuahua
Since the year 1919 Michigan law has required that dogs be licensed. Additionally, the law requires that to get a dog license, proof of a rabies vaccination by a veterinarian must be provided. Along with ensuring that pet owners keep rabies vaccinations up to date, dog licenses save time, money and emotional distress. If a dog is lost, the license will make the return of the pet simple. When a stray is picked-up by animal control (or a friendly neighbor), a dog wearing its license will be returned to its owner quickly for a tail-wagging, slobbery reunion. Unlicensed dogs risk being brought to the animal shelter. The owner may face fines, redemption fees, boarding costs and vet bills. Pets who remain unidentified could be put up for adoption.
Dogs must be licensed at four months of age. In Ottawa County, dog licenses can be purchased at any time but are issued to expire the month of the dogs’ rabies vaccination. New licenses are available for either one or three years and will expire in the month of the rabies vaccination. Owners can purchase licenses through participating veterinarians, some units of government or online at www.miottawa.org/DogLicense. More information about licensing dogs in Ottawa County is available on the https://www.miOttawa.org/ or by calling 616-994-4501.
*Fiscal Year 10-1-2021 through 9-30-2022.
Ottawa County Clerk, Justin Roebuck, and Elections Coordinator, Katie Sims, will be at Loutit District Library on October 25, 6-8PM - Register. The event will be streamed via YouTube; search Ottawa County Clerk Register of Deeds.
Justin and Katie will discuss topics like absentee ballots, logic and accuracy tests and post-election audits. They will then take questions from the audience. Questions can be submitted ahead of time to elections@miottawa.org, at the event or online during the livestream.
Keep up to date and receive election information by email or text Ottawa Votes to GOV-311 (468-311) to receive text messages.
The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners will also consider the addition of an Elections Assistant at the October 25th meeting. This position is largely needed to help the office efficiently respond to FOIA requests.
NOTE: If you requested your Ottawa County email subscription to be digested and sent weekly, you may be receiving this email after the event.
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