CITY HALL DEPARTMENTS
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MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL

 The Mayor and Council meet in Council Chambers at City Hall the first Monday of each month at 6:00 PM. The meeting is aired on the local cable channel 19.  To contact the Mayor or Council people    

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ALGOMA CITY HALL

The following provides information on the business conducted at City Hall Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The phone is 920-487-5203. 

City of Algoma
416 Fremont Street
Algoma, WI  54201
FAX-(920)487-3499 or email algoma@algomacity.org  Copy of email7.gif (2241 bytes)

bulletWORK PERMITS – Children ages 12 through 17 are required to obtain a work permit upon being hired by an employer. The child must bring the necessary documentation to City Hall prior to employment. Required is a signed statement from the employer explaining the work the child will be doing, signature of parent or guardian which indicates permission to work, Birth or Baptismal Certificate or Drivers License, Social Security Card and $5.
bulletDOG LICENSE – Dogs are licensed on a yearly basis. Certificate of Rabies vaccination is required for licensing. Fees are $3 for neutered or spayed animals, $8 for others. Kennel license for up to 6 dogs is $35. Dogs younger than 6 months do not require a license. Unregistered dog fine is $159.00

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bulletOTHER LICENSE – Bartender, Soda, Cigarette, Amusement, Liquor and Beer (both Class A and B) are issued. Application forms are available at City Hall. Anyone applying for Bartenders license must first complete the Beverage Server Course.
bulletVOTING – Polls are located in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Hours are 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Register before election day if possible.  If you are not already registered, fill out the application Voter Registration and turn it into City Hall before election day.

bulletABSENTEE VOTING – Send written request for absentee ballot to City Hall. Absentee Ballot Application   The ballot will be mailed to requester and must be returned prior to the election. Allow enough time for the mailing process. It is also possible to vote at the City Hall office prior to election day.
bulletTAX COLLECTION – Tax notices are sent to taxpayers’ mid-December. First Installment/Full Payment/Special Assessment are due by January 31st and is collected by the City. Personal Property Taxes is also to be paid to the City by January 31st. You may pay in person at City Hall during office hours or after hours drop off your tax bill at City Hall in the drop box in the front hall or send payment (made out to City of Algoma) to City of Algoma, 416 Fremont Street, Algoma WI 54201. The Second Installment is due by July 31st and is collected by the Kewaunee County Treasurer.
    
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bulletAMBULANCE BILLING – Algoma ambulance billing is done by National EMS Billing Inc. Bills will be sent  to Medicare, Medical Assistance and Insurance Plans.  Ambulance Annual Report - 2006 Profit & Loss
bulletNOTARY PUBLIC - There are two notary publics in the Clerks office.
bulletEVERGREEN CEMETERY - Information on the Cemetery or Cemetery Minutes from the Cemetery Commission Meetings.

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BUILDING INSPECTOR

Building, Electrical & Plumbing Permits are issued by the Building Inspector Tuesdays from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.  Contact Brett Guilette at (800) 422-5220 or (920) 421-0962.  The City has contracted out the Building Inspectors position to Independent Inspections, LTD.  Brett Guilette will handle the City's permits.  Building Inspectors Annual Report

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 Property Assessments:
bulletThe City of Algoma contracts for  Assessment Services. The City Assessor, Michael G. Muelver with Peterson Appraisals, Inc., values all real estate, mobile homes, and business personal property. The Wisconsin Department of Revenue values all manufacturing property. These values determine the property and personal property taxes you pay.
bulletMost people believe that they pay too much money for taxes. There are a few legal recourses to this dilemma. However, if you believe that your assessment is too high, you can take your request for lowering your assessment to the Board of Review. This Board meets once a year in May, but typically will adjourn until the assessor has completed his work. At that time, if you are able to provide evidence to the contrary, your assessment will most likely be lowered and you will pay taxes on a lower value of your property that year.
bulletThe best way to find out whether your assessment might be to high or to low would be to look at your last tax bill and find the number in the box labeled Fair Market Value. This number should be near what your home might sell for in the marketplace. Check with a local realtor or appraiser, and if you and the realtor or appraiser both believe the Fair Market Value number is not reasonably close to the market value of your home, then contact the Assessor at 487-5203 or (866) 807-9037.   Appointments are recommended!  You can also email Mike at mikemuelver@frontiernet.net

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