NOTICE OF FIVE-YEAR RECREATION PLAN PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the West Branch City Council on Monday, March 20, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.; within Council Chambers of West Branch City Hall at 121 N. Fourth St.  The purpose of the hearing is to take public comment from community members and consider the adoption of the City of West Branch Five Year Recreation Plan, 2023-2027.  A Park and Recreation Plan assists the City in identifying recreation needs.  The plan will serve as a guide to document priorities for improvements.  When approved by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR), the plan qualifies the City for recreation grants, which are administered through the MDNR.  The proposed plan includes a community description, an overview of the administrative structure of the City, an inventory of existing facilities, a recreation needs analysis, goals and objectives, and capital improvement priorities for the next five years.  A copy of the draft Parks and Recreation Plan 2023-2027 is available for public review at City Hall, located at 121 N. Fourth St., West Branch MI 48661 as well as on the City’s website at www.westbranch. com. Comments may be made at West Branch City Hall at 121 N. Fourth St prior to the meeting or be made in person during the meeting.  Any questions concerning this public hearing can be directed to West Branch City Hall at (989) 345-0500.  Accommodations are available upon request to persons with disabilities who require alternately formatted materials or auxiliary aids to ensure effective communication and access to City meetings or hearings. All requests for accommodation should be made at least 10 business days in advance by contacting City Clerk, Lori Ann Clover at (989) 345-0500.