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City of Oconto Falls Utility Commissioner Appointment:
Once the COVID-19 Stay at Home order is lifted by Governor Evers, the Common Council will meet for their annual reorgizational meeting.  On this date, Council will appoint a Utility Commissioner.  A tentative date has been set for June 9, 2020 but is subject to change at any time.  If any resident from the City of Oconto Falls is interested in this position, please submit your letter of interest for consideration before Wednesday, May 27, 2020.  Send letter of interest to:  City Administrator, Vicki A. Roberts, PO Box 70 – 500 N Chestnut Avenue, Oconto Falls, WI  54154

CITY OF OCONTO FALLS, due to Governor Evers Stay-At-Home order, all City of Oconto Falls public meetings will be postponed until further notice.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – PRESS RELEASE: COVID-19

March 17, 2020

The City of Oconto Falls has been monitoring updates from the Center for Disease Control, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, and the Oconto County Health Department regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19).

The health and safety of our employees and the community is our number one priority, the City of Oconto Falls has decided to close all municipal buildings to the public, effective Wednesday, March 18, 2020 until further notice. These buildings include City Hall, Police Department lobby, Oconto Falls Municipal Utilities, and the Public Works building. All city public meetings will also be cancelled until further notice.

At this time, it is our intention to maintain all essential/critical city functions with our employees continuing in their normal capacity, while working within the facilities closed to the public. Residents will see no change in the level of service provided including public safety (Police/Fire/Ambulance), curbside services, etc. The recycling center will remain open to the public during this time.

Oconto Falls Municipal Courts will remain open on Monday and Wednesday during their normal times. Please use the North entrance of City Hall to enter the building.

All residents needing to make utility payments to Oconto Falls Municipal Utilities can do so by mailing, placing their payments in one of the drop boxes located around the city, or by utilizing the online payment portals that can be found on the utility website.

For all other transactions including pet licensing, burn permits, boat launch permits, and garbage bags, you may utilize our drive thru window. Or call our office and we will provide you with other means of obtaining these products.

Voter registration and in-office absentee voting will be done by appointment only, please call City Hall at 920-846-4505, ext. 106, to make arrangements.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we do our part to help limit the exposure to our community.

Brad Rice – Mayor of Oconto Falls

Dated 3-16-2020: In light of the Governor’s State of Emergency, the Municipal Building plans to operate at normal hours for the time being. Please keep an eye on our City of Oconto Falls website, Oconto Falls Municipal Utilities website, and the Police Department’s Facebook page for any updates to the Municipal Buildings hours or availability. 

Oconto Falls Municipal Utilities is encouraging our customers to make online payments through their provider Payment Service Network or by calling Payment Service Network at 877-885-7968, selecting option 1. You will need Utility Account ID RT15290 and your utility account number. If you need assistance with this, please call the Utility Billing office at 920-846-4507. 

If you do not have access to online bill pay, Oconto Falls Municipal Utilities encourages you to utilize one of their convenient drop boxes. Drop boxes will be checked daily. 

In the event that the Municipal Building needs to close, garbage bags will be available through delivery.

If you or someone you have been in contact with have been experiencing a cough, fever, or flu-like symptoms, please do not enter the Municipal Building. 

We understand this is a difficult time for our community and hope to get back to normal as soon as possible. We know the situation can change and if there is a change, we will let you know as soon as possible.

RE: Open House Invitation to discuss the possible formation of an area-wide fire protection district.

In light of Governor Evers declaring a Health Emergency in response to COVID-19 and the City of Oconto Falls concern for the public well-being; the Open House meeting to discuss the possible formation of an area-wide fire protection district scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 7:00 PM HAS BEEN CANCELED.

We apologize for any inconvenience this short cancellation notice may have caused but feel it is in the best interest of all concerned. This is an important discussion and we would like to see as many in attendance as possible.

Notice will be given when the meeting is rescheduled.

THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING,
CITY OF OCONTO FALLS

PLEASE NOTE:  CHANGES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2020

• The City has contracted GAD for WEEKLY curbside garbage and recycling pick-up next year.   
• Curbside garbage and recycling will be picked up EVERY WEDNESDAY.  Please keep in mind pick-up will be delayed one (1) day on holiday weeks. 
• Each address will be provided with one recycling container at no charge.  Please note, this container is only for recyclable items – DO NOT put your garbage in the container.  You must still put your garbage in City stamped (green or purple) garbage bags.  If you move, please leave the container at the residence. 
• GAD will deliver one 18-gallon container to each residential property sometime during the 3rd week of December. If nobody is home, GAD will leave the container on the property. For apartment buildings – each apartment will receive a container.
• Starting in January, recyclable items can be mixed (single stream) in the container.  There will no longer be a need to separate recyclables.
• Each household is allowed to fill one 18-gallon container per week. You are encouraged to bring any overflow to the recycling center or hold it over until the next week.

City stamped garbage bags have not had a price increase in over 15 years.  Effective January 2020, there will be a 10% increase for City stamped garbage bags. 
Prices will be as follows:
Purple (13 gal) roll of 6 – $5.50
Purple (13 gal) roll of 25 – $22.00
Green (30 gal) roll of 5 – $7.75
Green (30 gal) roll of 25 – $36.25 
City stamped garbage bags can be purchased at City Hall, Witt’s Piggly Wiggly Service Counter (25 roll bags), and Mercier’s Fastop Shell Gas Station (5-6 roll bags). 

There are no changes to the Recycling Center.  You may still bring single stream recyclables to the center or drop off larger items for a minimal fee during regular center hours:  Tuesday and Saturday from 7 am until 3 pm and Thursday from 7 am until 11 am.  Garbage in City bags ARE NOT allowed at the Recycling Center for disposal.  Garbage is curbside pick-up only.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call City Hall.