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Request for Proposals For the Lease and Operation of Crystal Springs and Morton Cemeteries Benton Harbor, Michigan
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City of Benton Harbor’s
Master Plan
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City of Benton Harbor’s Department of Community Development 2013 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN.pdf
CITY OF BENTON HARBOR 2013 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW
2011 Audited Financial Statements.pdf
2012 Audited Financial Statements.pdf


May15, 2013
To Registered Landlords and Businesses,
The City of Benton Harbor has updated its policies and procedures, significantly affecting RESIDENTIAL RENTAL REGISTRATION, COMMERCIAL RENTAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION, AND REGISTRATION OF INDIVIDUAL BUSINESSES.
Download Owner Agent Information Form Here
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CITY OF BENTON HARBOR
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
LEASE AND OPERATION OF CRYSTAL SPRINGS AND MORTON CEMETERIES
The City of Benton Harbor is seeking proposals for the lease of Crystal Springs and Morton Hill Cemeteries (“Cemeteries”) in Benton Harbor, MI. All land, buildings and other improvements now within the Cemeteries, together with all records of the Cemeteries, will be included in the lease. The Cemetery property is owned by the City, managed and operated by an appointed Cemetery Board of Directors. The Crystal Springs Cemetery consists of 120 acres and Morton Hill Cemetery 2.78 acres.
Only completed proposals from principals will be considered; individuals in representative, agency or consultant status shouldn’t submit proposals. Eight (8), sealed copies of the proposal and related material, together with a $5,000 deposit must be submitted by hand or registered mail, and must be received no later than 3 P.M. on May 28, 2013 to:
City of Benton HarborOffice of the City Clerk
200 East Wall StreeBenton Harbor, MI 49022
ATTN: Clerk Kimberly Thompson
Site inspections will be held by appointment only. Please contact Ebony Bobo at 269-927-8400 or eharris@cityofbentonharbormi.gov to schedule an appointment.
The City’s RFP, in its entirety, for the lease and operation of Crystal Springs and Morton Cemeteries is available for review on the City’s website at www.bentonharborcity.com or at the Office of the City Clerk, during regular business hours. The City of Benton Harbor reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and to waive any irregularities which will result in producing the best interest of the City.
Kim Thompson, City Clerk
269-927-8408
May 16, 2013

PUBLIC NOTICE
(IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT –
ACT NO. 267, PUBLIC ACTS OF 1976)
ELECTION COMMISSION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ELECTION COMMISSION WILL HOLD A MEETING AS FOLLOWS:
DATE: TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013
TIME: 11:00 A.M.
PLACE: CITY HALL
200 E. WALL STREET/COMM. CHAMBERS
BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022
PURPOSE: AUGUST 6, 2013 PRIMARY ELECTION
KIMBERLY THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
269-927-8408
MAY 16, 2013
9:00 A.M.


