City of Swartz Creek

06/09/2026

There are still three recycle days coming up for household waste that is generally not accepted curbside. Check out the list and registration.

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05/28/2026

NOTICE: A curfew for unsupervised minors 17 or under is in effect today through Sunday for Downtown Swartz Creek!

CITY OF SWARTZ CREEK
ORDINANCE NO. 461 Special Event Curfew for Minors

The Swartz Creek City Council hereby authorizes the enforcement of a temporary Special Event Curfew to commence on Thursday, May 28, 2026 through Sunday, May 31, 2026, said curfew to be in effect between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

Sec. 10-310 – Special Event Curfew for Minors.

1. The presence of unsupervised minors 17 or under at special public events within the City creates a nuisance and health and safety hazard. Unsupervised minors create disorderly and potentially dangerous circumstances at these events. Due to incidents at special public events prior to the passing of this ordinance the City finds that there is a need to restrict the presence of unsupervised minors at such events as the City Council deems necessary from time to time to preserve the health, safety, and welfare of the public. The provisions of this section shall extend the curfew hours for minors 17 or under during special public events as deemed necessary by the City Council to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

2. During special public events, from the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. it shall be unlawful for an unsupervised minor 17 or under to be on designated public places specifically identified in a public notice issued by the City.

3. Any individual found in violation of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in jail for up to 93 days, a fine of $500, or both.

4. A minor 17 or under found in violation of Section 10-310 will be prima facie evidence that the minor’s parent or guardian is in violation of Section 10-308 by aiding and abetting the minor in violating the ordinance.

5. The following activities shall be exempt from the curfew requirements of this Section where the minor is:

a. Accompanied by his parent, guardian, or any other person 21 years of age or older authorized by a parent as the caretaker for the minor;
b. In attendance at an official school, religious or other recreational activity sponsored by the city, a civic organization or another similar entity that takes responsibility for the minor, or going to or from such an activity, without any detour or stop, and supervised by adults;

c. Engaged in a certain employment activity, or going to or from employment, without any detour or stop.

6. For purposes of this section, a “special event” means a sports event, pageant, celebration, historical reenactment, entertainment, exhibition, parade, fair, festival, or similar activity that the City sanctions or approves according to its Special Event Policies and Regulations.

The area designated for the Special Event Curfew shall match that of the outer boundaries of the Swartz Creek Downtown Development Authority, as indicated in the 2022 Downtown Development Plan.

Jacque Forrest
Swartz Creek City Clerk

Map 1: DDA District Boundaries

05/05/2026

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Swartz Creek is seeking an Administrative Assistant. The position will be filled at a level commiserate with experience and abilities. Advancement and other career opportunities are possible.

04/09/2026

Movies are back!

Movies in the Park this summer! 🍿🍿🍿

03/23/2026

CALL FOR GENERAL PART TIME & SUMMER HELP: The City of Swartz Creek is seeking summer help and permanent part time labor for our Department of Public Service crew. Positions have the potential to transition to permanent part-time or full-time. Work shall commence as soon as possible and extend into August or September, 40 hours per week (flexible). The temporary wage is $15.84/hour ($16.16 on July 1).

This is a non-exempt, at will position. Individuals either pursuing or planning to pursue a career in civil or environmental engineering, construction, construction management, parks and recreation, or public works are encouraged to apply. Career path options could lead to certification as a water distribution system operator and CDL holder.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs manual labor in the maintenance and operation of public facilities, including, but not limited to, buildings, parks, streets, and grounds.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated ability to follow instructions, work as part of a team and to comply with established policy and procedure. Must be eighteen years of age or older. Michigan driver’s license required.

FB message the city, stop by the office, or call 810.635.4464.

02/26/2026

Here is another guide to interpreting your 2026 Assessment Change Notice!

02/24/2026

Assessment Notices are out, and they are complex. The video below helps explain what your form indicates about your values and how that impacts your taxes.

In short, all properties in the city will see an increase to the taxable value (the value taxes are based upon) of 2.7%. This is the inflationary rate set by the State of Michigan. Exceptions include those properties that experienced additions, demolitions, or sales (uncapping).

If you have questions, our staff can assist.

If you received an Assessment Notice from The City of Grand Rapids, you might have a few questions. Although an important document, it can be confusing if yo...

01/26/2026

NOTICE: We have a number of homes reporting freezing of their plumbing. If you have had previous issues with freezing pipes, have a crawl space, or have other areas prone to freezing you may wish to run a thin stream of water from impacted faucets to prevent freezing. Opening cabinets can also prevent freezing for sinks and vanities that are on exterior walls.

01/21/2026

The Elms Park ice skating pond is ready for skaters! This is one of the upsides of this brutal weather. Given some of our recent winters, the pond has not had much time to be filled, frozen, and used. Check it out if you can!

01/16/2026

NOTICE: The railroad tracks at Morrish experienced an unexpected failure today. The Morrish crossing is closed, with repairs expected to be complete on or about January 20th.