Department of Public Works
Hudsonville, Michigan

	5713 Balsam Hudsonville, MI 49426 (616)669-0200		Hours: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

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City of Hudsonville SnowPlow/MailBox Damage Policy
Winter Sledding Safety

The Department of Public Works is responsible for maintaining City streets. There are 12.6 miles of major streets and 16.55 miles of local streets within the City with 29.15 miles of streets total. It is our duty to repair potholes, remove dead animals, maintain road signs, sweep the streets in the Spring/Summer, and plow in the Winter.

1. Streets to be resurfaced:

• 40th Ave (0.3 Miles) – From Van Buren North to City Limits (including intersection of 40th & Van Buren)
  
• Hillside Dr. (0.41 Miles) – Hillside Park South to Cul-de-Sac
  
• Hudson Trails – Widen Turn Radius – NW Corner at 32nd Ave
  
• Wilson Ave (0.25 Miles) – Edge of Van Buren through intersection of Maple & Wilson
  
• Highland Dr. (0.4 Miles) – Resurface Bike Path from 32nd Ave to East
  
• 4105 32nd Ave. – Resurface Drive and Parking @ Booster Station
  
• 3084 Highland Dr. – Resurface Drive and Parking @ Water Tower
  
• Green Ave - Hughes Park – Build Parking area at North end of Green Ave
  
• 40th Ave – Pave Drive to Kentucky Lane Lift Station

2. Right-of-way Permits
   

The City of Hudsonville has a new policy in regards to working in the right-of-way within the city limits. Effective immediately a permit and proof of insurance are required to perform any work in the city right-of-way.

Types of Right-of-way Permits and Fees:

Annual License--$20
Required of any person performing work for compensation in the public right-of-way. Certification of insurance required.

Street Openings--$200
Any work performed that requires an open cut in the street. Permit holder to maintain traffic control.

Curb Cut--$30
Construction of a new driveway or the creation of a new curb cut. Administered by the Planning Department.

Parkway/Right of Way--$25
Any work performed in the public right-of-way, excluding street openings.

Jack and Bore--$200
Work performed in the public right-of-way, which requires jack and bore..

Electric--4% of project cost
Any work performed on underground or overhead electric lines within the public right-of-way.

Gas--4% of project cost
Any work performed on gas mains or service lines within the public right-of-way.

Moving Permit--$50
Moving of oversized objects where assistance is required (traffic control, etc.). Assistance does not include utility disconnections.

Detours--$200
Any work perforemed that requires a detour. City of Hudsonville sets up detours.

Miscellaneous--$25
All other work within the public right-of-way not covered in the above fees.

Telecommunications (annual)--$500
Any work performed on underground or overhead telephone or cable TV lines within the public right-of-way.

Download a Right-of-Way permit application here.

3. Storm Sewer:

A Citizen's Guide to Wastewater

Annis Water Resources Institute

Rain Garden Information Link

Lower Grand Watershed Interactive Tool

Adopt-A-Stream Information Link

Home*A*Syst Information Link

Riparian Owner's Guidebook Information Link

Kent County Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste Information Link

Ottawa County Waste Managerment Information Link

Illicit Discharge Interactive Demonstration Link

After the Storm Link

Water:

1. Water Quality Report - 2005 (pdf)
2. Fire Hydrant Use Permit
   Recently the City Commission approved a Fire Hydrant Use Permit and Fees. These will help in tracking and maintenance of City fire hydrants. Download a copy (in PDF format) here.

• Fire hydrant use charges will include obtaining a written permit and applicable fees:

  One day use…………..	$100
  One week use…………	$200
  One month use………..	$500

• User will also be charged for the metered water at $4.00 per 1,000 gallons.
• The Department of Public Works will supply meter and back flow preventer. User may use own back flow preventer if approved by DPW.
• User is responsible for any damage to the meter, back flow preventer, fire hydrant, or water main caused during use.
• Any unauthorized use of a fire hydrant will be subject to an unauthorized use fee of $250.

3. Cross Connection Control Program
   When cross connections or faulty back flow prevention devices exist within the public water system, the purity of the public’s drinking water is compromised. The City of Hudsonville is required by State law to ensure that commercial and industrial facilities within the city are in compliance with State requirements for water system usage. These regulations prevent the use of cross connections or faulty back flow prevention devices within the public water system.
   The Hudsonville City Commission recently approved a contract with Hydro Designs, Inc. to inspect all commercial and industrial facilities within the Hudsonville service area. The City will contact in advance all commercial and industrial facilities to arrange for inspections. Inspections started in January with municipal buildings and schools. Inspections are prioritized based on the degree of hazard.
   Although Hydro Designs, Inc. will be administering the program, the Hudsonville Department of Public works will be actively involved. The department is striving to eliminate cross connections in order to protect the water we drink. If you have any questions, please call 616-669-0200.

Sanitary Sewer:

Parks & Grounds:

1. Hughes Park

   Are you looking for a place to have a large gathering and you don’t want to spend a lot of money? This summer the city is taking reservations at Hughes Park. The park has three sections open for reservations. Each section is set up with picnic tables and grills. The sections are close to the bathrooms and the playground equipment. Sections rent for $20 if you are a resident and $30 for non-resident. Reservations are good for five hours at a time. Other activities to enjoy at Hughes Park include basketball, tennis, beach volleyball, horseshoes, Frisbee golf and baseball or softball. For more information , click here:
   City of Hudsonville Public Facility Rental Agreement
   or to make your reservations call city hall at 669-0200.

2. Hudsonville Nature Center

Other:

1. Storm Clean-Up Policy

Property owners have 72 hours to gather storm-damaged limbs and branches and stack them in curb lawn areas. The City will make one trip of all streets, as time permits. No return trips will be made.
Acceptable materials include storm damage debris only. Limbs/branches must be a minimum of 1” and maximum of 4” in diameter and maximum of 4’ in length. This debris will be chipped and used in City parks.

2. Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Sites:

Regional Graphical Information Service Internet Mapping Service: