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Vermilion, Ohio is the crowning jewel of the south shore of Lake Erie. From quaint shops to fine dining, the arts, entertainment and unmatched festivities, Vermilion truly has it all. Be reminded of a simpler time when an afternoon at the beach, a hand-dipped ice cream cone and a stroll along Main Street made your day special. Stay for a day, maybe two, and take home a memory that will last forever. (more)

Mayor Eileen Bulan, City of Vermilion

Health & Safety Fire Chief's 2013 Summary

Health & Safety Fire Chiefs 2013 Summary

Text Alerts

In an effort to communicate through various media, the City of Vermilion is providing “Text Alerts”. Text VTOWN to 36000 to receive information concerning city events and alerts.

For additional information text HELP for help. Text STOP to cancel. Msg&Data Rates may apply.

Terms & Conditions available at www.homepagesdirectories.com, email
textsupport@homepagesdirectories.com, or call 1-800-807-6870.

INCOME TAX SEASON IS UPON US

The local income tax rate is 1.5% with a 1% credit granted to those persons living inside the city and working outside the city, and paying a local tax to the workplace city with a rate greater than or equal to the residence city.

REMINDER: The Regional Income Tax Authority collects taxes on behalf of the City of Vermilion. Any questions regarding your taxes should be directed to RITA by phone at (440) 526-0900, or by visiting their website at www.rita.to or www.ritaohio.com.

City of Vermilion

Vermilion River (Romp’s) Pump Station SSO Elimination Project

Request for Public Comment

January 27, 2014

The City of Vermilion plans to replace the undersized and outdated Vermilion River (Romp’s) Pump Station to comply with Director’s Orders from the Ohio EPA to eliminate overflows that discharge untreated sewage directly to the Vermilion River during rain events. Vermilion has requested approximately $1,465,000 from the Ohio Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) for this project that will eliminate overflows from the Vermilion River (Romp’s) Pump Station during normal operations.

The project includes constructing a new 4.1 million gallon per day capacity pump station, constructing a new force main between the pump station and the wastewater treatment plant, partly beneath the Vermilion River, and removing the existing pump station.

Ohio EPA will administer loan preparation based on state standards and Ohio EPA procedures. Construction will be by a contractor selected by the City.

Vermilion qualifies for the standard interest rate, which is currently 3.44% for a 20-year loan. Rates are set monthly and may change for the anticipated April 2014 loan award. Construction will start after the loan award.

If you care to comment on this project, please send comments by February 28, 2014 to Robert Kurtz, Director of Public Service, 5511 Liberty Avenue, Vermilion, OH 44089. Phone (440) 204-2424. Email bobkurtz@vermilion.net.

The Ohio EPA will make available for public review an environmental document for this project. Upon its release, the document may be viewed at either www.vermilion.net, Ohio EPA’s website at http://epa.ohio.gov/defa/EnvironmentalandFinancialAssistance.aspx, or in hard copy at Vermilion City Hall. If you would like to receive either an electronic copy via email or a paper copy of the document via U.S. mail upon its release, please contact Dan Halterman of Ohio EPA at either: daniel.halterman@epa.ohio.gov or (614) 644-3658.

FirstEnergy Customer Communication Tools Fact Sheet

Attached is a fact sheet that describes several new communication tools that provide customers with quick and convenient ways to get the most current information related to their electric service. The fact sheet includes information about:

Alerts related to power outages or bills
Account information
Mobile website & Smart phone app
Enhanced 24/7 Power Center
Social Media

Vermilion Chosen One of Ohio's Best Hometowns

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Vermilion Chosen Best Fishing Location by Lake Erie Magazine

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Recycling Tips From Republic Services

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Clean Water Matters Video

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Clean Water Matters!

New Energy Savings Offer

Reducing electricity use by installing energy efficiency measures saves money and energy, and helps to delay the need to build costly new power plants. Customers can request a kit filled with energy saving measures for their home.

This offer is for all residential account customers served by Ohio Edison. Customers will receive the following Energy Conservation Kit at "no additional cost". Expenses for the kit are paid for through our Senate Bill 221 requirements. No additional costs or handling fees will be charged to customers who request the kits.

Ohio Edison residential customers will be eligible to receive an Energy Conservation Kit with:

• 4 – 60 watt equivalent CFLs

• 3 – 100 watt equivalent CFLs

• 2 – 75 watt equivalent CFLs

• 2 LED night lights

• 1 smart strip (power strip that shuts off other equipment when the master equipment is not in use)

How to Enroll

Customers can sign up to receive their Energy Conservation Kit by enrolling online at www.ohioenergykit.com or by calling our vendor, PowerDirect, at 1-888-866-3201. Customers must have their 12 digit Ohio Edison account number in order to order.

What do you mean when you say I can receive an Energy Conservation Kit at "no additional cost?"

Offering kits is one of our Ohio energy efficiency programs. You will not be charged separately if you receive this Energy Conservation Kit. But please know that the costs related to our energy efficiency programs are reflected in all customers’ bills − just as the cost of utility poles, transformers, wires and bucket trucks are included in customer bills. Customers can also obtain additional energy efficiency and rebate program information by visiting our website at www.energysaveOhio.com.

INLAND SEAS MUSEUM PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT SURVEY

The City of Vermilion and the Parks & Recreation Board would like your input into the potential use and development of the Inland Seas Museum.

Click here to complete the survey online. Click here for a printable survey. Please email completed printable survey to: AnneMaiden@vermilion.net or mail to: Mayor’s Office, 5511 Liberty Avenue Vermilion, OH 44089.

We hope that the purchase will be completed by December 31, 2013. Over the next three months, the Parks & Recreation Board will hold a series of public meetings to develop design criteria for potential property managers. We hope to advertise for proposals in June. The design criteria will be used as one of the measurements in evaluating proposals.

Sanitary Sewer Overflow Annual Report

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Share A Ride

Drug Take Back Boxes

Low Income Home Sewage Treatment Funds

Low Income Home Sewage Treatment System Repair or Replacement Funds are Available. Click here for additional information.

Ash Tree Removal Grant

This program provides the benefit of removing ash trees that are or can be presenting a risk to structures and play areas on residential properties. This reduces the risk for private property owners from loss or damage to property during winter storms and high winds keeping their family and property safer. The removal of hazardous trees with replacement of healthy, safe new plantings assist in increasing property values, reducing erosion, providing wildlife habitat, moderating temperature, reducing energy demands, and providing year round enjoyment.

Click here for additional information.

Erie County's Storm Water Program

The Clean Water Coalition (CWC) is made up of multiple municipalities and agencies in Erie County. The goal of the CWC is to protect our water resources and comply with Ohio EPA’s Phase II Storm Water Program... http://www.firelandstributaries.net/stormwater.html

City Meetings Calendar

Vermilion City Council

City Council meets in regular session at the Council Chambers located at 687 Decatur Street on the first and third Mondays of each month. Committee meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Committees of the Council consist of a Legislative Committee; Finance Committee; Health & Safety Committee; Streets, Buildings & Grounds Committee; Employee Relations Committee, Utilities Committee and Municipal Court Committee.

All meeting dates and times are subject to change: Please check with the clerk of council to confirm monthly meeting schedule or check your local cable channel and newspaper for meeting dates.

Committees

Finance Committee
Meets 7 pm, 2nd Monday of each month, Municipal Complex, 687 Decatur

Health & Safety Committee
Meets 7 pm, 2nd Monday of each month, Municipal Complex, 687 Decatur

Legislative Committee
Meets 7 pm, 2nd Monday of each month, Municipal Complex, 687 Decatur

Streets, Building & Grounds Committee
Meets 7 pm, 4th Monday of each month, Municipal Complex, 687 Decatur

Utilities Committee
Meets 7 pm, 4th Monday of each month, Municipal Complex, 687 Decatur

Stormwater Committee
Meets as needed, 687 Decatur

Tree Commission

Meets monthly when necessary, Ritter Library

Boards and Commissions

Contractors Board
Meets 6 pm, 4th Tuesday of each month, Municipal Complex, 687 Decatur

Port Authority

Summer Schedule: Meets 6 pm, 2nd Thursday monthly May - October, Ramp Office, 777 West River

Off-Season: Meets 6 pm, 3rd Thursday monthly as necessary November - April, Municipal Complex, 687 Decatur

Cable Advisory Board
Meets when necessary

Zoning Board of Appeals
Meets 7 pm, 4th Tuesday of each month, Municipal Complex, 687 Decatur

Parks & Recreation
Meets 7 pm, 3rd Tuesday of each month, Municipal Complex, 687 Decatur

Historic Design Review Board - Residential & Commercial

Meets 6:30 pm 1st Wednesday monthly, Municipal Complex, 687 Decatur

Planning Commission

Meets 7 pm, 1st Wednesday of each month, Municipal Complex, 687 Decatur

Government & Education Contact Info

City Of Vermilion
5511 Liberty Avenue, Vermilion, OH 44089
Phone: (440) 204-2400
Fax: (440) 204-2411
www.Vermilion.net

Brownhelm Township Trustees
1940 North Ridge Road, Vermilion, OH 44089
www.brownhelm.com

Ritter Public Library
5680 Liberty Avenue, Vermilion, OH 44089
Phone: (440) 967-3798
www.ritterpubliclibrary.org

Vermilion City Council
685 Decatur Street, Vermilion, Ohio 44089
Phone: (440) 204-2460
www.Vermilion.net

Vermilion Local Schools
1230 Beechview Drive, Vermilion, OH 44089
Phone: (440) 204-1700
www.vermilionschools.org

Vermilion Municipal Court
687 Decatur Street, Vermilion, OH 44089
Phone: (440) 204-2430
www.vermilionmunicipalcourt.org

Vermilion Post Office
4325 Liberty Avenue, Vermilion, OH 44089
Phone: (440) 967-3767
www.usps.com

Vermilion Police Department
5791 Liberty Avenue, Vermilion, Ohio 44089
Phone: (440) 967-6116
www.vermilionpolice.com

Fire Department #1
5467 Ohio Street, Vermilion, OH 44089
Phone: 911 (Emergencies)

Fire Station #2
385 Overlook Road, Vermilion, OH 44089
Phone: 911 (Emergencies)

Vermilion Township
St. Rt. 60, Vermilion, OH 44089
Phone: (440) 967-3251
www.vermiliontownship.com

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