News and Announcements
Delectables Concession Stand at Aumiller Park
The City of Cucyrus would like to introduce Delectables Concession Stand; operated by Crawford County Board of Developmental Dissabilities. Delectables is now open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and is serving variety of treats including; candy, chips, hotdogs, hot pretzels, nachos, pizza, ice cream, and refreshing drinks. Please join us for our grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony Friday May 24th at 10:30 p.m.
CITY ELECTRIC AGGRIGATION PROGRAM MEETINGS
The City of Bucyurs and AEP Energy will be hosting two public meetings to answer any questions you may have regarding the City Electric Aggregation Program.
Both meetings will be held Monday May 20th, in Council Chambers at Bucyrus City Hall. The first meeting is at 2:00 p.m. and the second meeting is at 6:00 p.m.
GUIDANCE FOR GARAGE SALES
- No garage sale sign may be posted on a utility pole.
- Do not post a garage sale sign within the road right-of-way. As a rule, the street right-of-way is between the street and the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk, generally the right-of-way includes 10 feet from the edge of the street or curb.
- When you are out of the right-of-way, you are now on private property and you will need to get permission from the property owner to post your sign on their property.
- Garage sale signs shall not be located in a manner that creates a safety or visibility hazard.
- Garage sale signs are allowed to be displayed for three consecutive days.
- Garage sale signs may be removed if they are not placed in the proper location as stated above.
- Garage and yard sales may be conducted on a residential property for 6 days and only three such sales are permitted per year.
Please visit the City’s website www.cityofbucyrusoh.us to view the Business and Sign Codes online, or call the Zoning Administrator 419-562-6767 ext. 226 with questions regarding Garage Sales.
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION/PROPOSALS
The City of Bucyrus requests qualification statements and proposals from qualified professional planning, community development, economic development, and/or other qualified consulting firms to perform necessary functions to complete its FY 2011 and FY2012 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Community Development Program.
All proposals must be responsive to the Scope of Services section of this RFP and must meet the content of RFQ/RFP criteria. Offerors are invited to submit one original and one copy of their response to Jeffery A. Wagner, Service/Safety Director 500 S. Sandusky Ave., Bucyrus, Ohio 44820, no later than 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 21, 2013. The complete RFQ/RFP may be requested from Eunice Collene at 419-562-6767 ext. 221 or admin@cityofbucyrusoh.us.
Permits Required for Sheds
Within the City of Bucyrus, all new sheds and garages require a building and a zoning permit prior to placement on a residential or commercial lot. Placement requirements of the shed vary according to each zoning district. No shed may be placed on a vacant residential lot without the approval of the Board of Zoning Appeals. Please contact the Engineering & Zoning Office for requirements and visit our Frequently Asked Questions section for additional information about permits. 419-562-6767 ext. 226, engrzoneclk@cityofbucyrusoh.us
New Water Bill Format
The new water bills have been mailed. Your due dates are the same. You have a 10 day grace period until a 10% penalty is applied. You will have 5 days to pay after the penalty period. If not paid it will be shut off.
CITY OF BUCYRUS COMPOST SITE
Located at the Bucyrus Wastewater Treatment Plant 1500 West Southern Avenue
The compost site hours are as follows for May 8th to November 1st, 2013:
| Wednesdays | 8 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Fridays | 8 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Saturdays | 8 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Please note this site is for yard waste of Bucyrus residents only. Please be prepared to provide photo I.D. showing proof of residency. No commercial waste will be accepted. Yard waste to be accepted consists of leaves, grass clippings, brush, garden waste, tree trunks, and stumps, holiday trees, and clippings from trees or shrubs. ALL WASTE MUST BE REMOVED FROM BAGS OR CONTAINERS The City of Bucyrus has the right to refuse waste materials they feel are not in compliance.
Thank you.
Permits Required for Home Repairs and Alterations
Within the City of Bucyrus, a permit is required before beginning to enlarge, alter, repair, remodel, improve, rehabilitate, move, raze, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or a portion of it. A separate demolition permit is required before demolition of any building or portion thereof. Please contact the Engineering & Zoning Office for requirements and visit our Frequently Asked Questions section for additional information about permits. 419-562-6767 ext. 226, engrzoneclk@cityofbucyrusoh.us
Changes in the National Flood Insurance Program
The Biggert-Waters National Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 provides long-term changes to the National Flood Insurance Program. Under the new law, rates are likely to increase overall to reflect the true flood risk of your home or business and many insurance discounts will be eliminated. FEMA has provided this Q&A document for further information. Also, please see this brochure for ways to help manage your risk.
Notice to Insurance Companies:
Please be aware of Bucyrus Codified Ordinance 1320, Removal or Repair of Premises Suffering Fire Damage. Please use the following procedure with any insured structure claiming fire damage.
Online Payment Option Update
The City of Bucyrus Utility Department has updated our online payment option. Click on the link under the main menu “pay your utility bill online”.
The first time you use the site you will have to register and create a password, this will allow you not only to pay your bill, but also look at your billing history, payment history, usage and breakdown of charges.
If you are a property owner and wish to view this information for all your properties contact our office at 419-562-6767 option 2 and we can establish this service for you.
If you have questions, please contact our office.
Bucyrus QBS Policy
The QBS Policy is a qualifications-based selection policy for professional services.