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Job Opening: Athletic Field Groundskeeper
The City of St. Joseph is currently accepting applications for the position of Athletic Field Groundskeeper in the Public Works Department.
Read more ...March 2021 Board of Review Meetings
Due to COVID-19 and pursuant to PA 254 pf 2020 and MDHHS epidemic orders, the City of St. Joseph March Board of Review will be held remotely by electronic conferencing technology; there is no physical meeting location. Residents and non-residents may also appeal by mail, email or fax. Appeals by mail, email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or fax (269-985-0347) must be received on or before March 9, 2021.
Read more ...Job Opening: Water Filtration Plant Operator
The City of St. Joseph is currently accepting applications for the position of Water Filtration Plant Operator.
Read more ...Job Opening: Seasonal Laborer
The City of St. Joseph is currently accepting applications for the position of Seasonal Laborer in the Public Works Department.
Read more ...Lead and Copper Water Testing
Advertisement for Bids: Lakeview Avenue Sanitary Sewer Replacement
Sealed bids will be received until 3:00 pm local time March 16, 2021 by the City of St. Joseph at the City Clerk's Office, 700 Broad Street, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085.
Read more ...Job Opening: Director of Public Works
The City of St. Joseph is seeking qualified applicants for the position for Director of the Department of Public Works.
Read more ...City of St. Joseph Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2021-2025
To view the City of St. Joseph Parks & Recreation Master Plan please click here.
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Public Hub
The City of St. Joseph endorses accountability and transparency in government and endeavors to make information regarding city operations and reporting accessible to you. This portion of our website is dedicated to providing benchmarking and financial information in an easy to read format. If you would like further information, please contact the City Manager's office at 269-983-5541.
Bits & Pieces
- The City Manager’s Executive Report, Bits & Pieces, is an informational document meant to help summarize issues and events happening within City Hall in an easy-to-read manner. Bits & Pieces will be uploaded bi-weekly in conjunction with City Commission meeting dates. If you have any questions about the material in the Executive Report, please contact the City Manager’s office at (269)-983-5541 and we will be happy to assist you.
Bits & Pieces:
2015 Reports (Click on the date to view that report)
1/23/2015
Reports previous to 2015:
- 8/5/2013
- 7/22/2013
- 8/19/2013
- 8/30/2013
- 9/5/2013
- 9/23/2013
- 10/3/2013
- 10/24/2013
- 11/07/2013
- 11/21/2013
- 11/25/2013
- 12/16/2013
- 1/10/2014
- 1/23/2014
- 02/06/2014
- 02/20/2014
- 03/07/2014
- 03/20/2014
- 04/10/2014
- 05/08/2014
- 05/22/2014
- 06/06/2014
- 07/10/2014
- 07/24/2014
- 08/25/2014
- 09/19/2014
- 10/10/2014
- 10/27/2014
- 11/7/2014
- 12/05/2014
Park Passes | Parks
Park Pass
Prior to 2018, city residents and visitors were required to place a parking sticker in a prominent place on their vehicle in order to be exempt from daily parking fees at Tiscornia Park, Lions Park and the Elm Street lot (south of the Whirlpool Compass Fountain). Beginning this year, stickers will no longer be required.
The new parking meter system allows state-of-the-art equipment to monitor parking areas by scanning your license plate. The scanners installed on a police cruiser will read your plate number and alert the officer whether your vehicle is registered to park there. If not, you will receive a ticket.
For city residents, you will need to register your license plate number(s) at City Hall. As in past years, city residents may receive up to two annual parking exemptions at no charge, but registering your license plate number is now necessary. How do you, a city resident, register to receive your annual parking exemption? Simply by visiting the Clerk’s counter at City Hall between 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday and bringing your driver’s license and license plate number(s) so that it can be entered into the system. If a city household has more than two vehicles they wish to register, they may do so, still at no charge and by following the steps above. You must show your registration for each vehicle you wish registered as verification that it is registered to your household.
Non-residents are required to utilize the Park and Pay System onsite at the parks, by cash (paper bills only) or credit card. For recurring visitors, it may be beneficial for them to download the Passport App (www.ppprk.com), which allows them to pay for a parking space using their phones in advance, even before arriving in St. Joseph. This App lists zone numbers for each of the city’s daily pay-to-park lots, which users enter along with their license plate number. This system has the capacity to alert those using hourly parking that their time is almost up, which they can extend by simply using their cell phones. Visitors will receive a text message when they pay for their parking through the Passport application.
At the parking meter machine, visitors will be given an option to pay for the entire season, at a cost of $40.00, or may prefer paying a daily fee. Daily parking fees, between May 20 and September 10, will be $7 weekdays and $10 on weekends. In the offseason, the fee will be $5 weekdays and $7 on weekends. Additionally, for the first time, the lots will offer hourly parking, at $3 an hour during the summer season and $2 in the offseason.
These annual permits exempt you from daily parking fees ($7 weekdays/$10 weekends) at Lions Park, Tiscornia Park and the Elm Street lot (located south of the Whirlpool Compass Fountain). For City residents only, to obtain an annual permit, simply visit the City Clerk's Office with your driver's license for residency verification. All parking permit stickers must be permanently affixed to the outside of your vehicle on the passenger side of the rear window.
City Boat Launch Pass
An exception to the new 2018 system setup involves parking at the City Boat Launch, where a sticker will continue to be required. Parking permits for the City Boat Launch are also available for sale at the City Clerk's Office each year beginning April 1 for a small fee. These annual permits exempt you from daily parking fees at the City Boat Launch. To obtain an annual permit, simply visit the City Clerk's Office. Parking passes must be permanently affixed to the lower corner of your vehicle's driver side window.
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Vendor Permits
A Vendor is any person who offers goods or services for sale on the streets or from a vehicle or a stand open to the street, whose business is conducted from a vehicle, cart, stand or temporary structure. A valid vending license must be obtained from the city clerk in order for any person to engage in business as a Vendor within the City. A separate license is required for each Vendor stand, motorized vending unit or portable vending cart.
Taxi Cab Licenses
The City of St. Joseph regulates the operation of vehicles for hire within the city limits for the safety and security of our residents. The public interest requires all vehicles be fit for their intended purpose, that operators of these vehicles be properly qualified persons, and that the safety and welfare of passengers and the general public be protected in the operation of these vehicles. No person shall drive or operate, or cause or allow to be driven or operated, any vehicle for hire unless the vehicle is licensed and operated in compliance with all requirements of Chapter 32 of the St. Joseph City Code of Ordinances.
Rummage or Garage Sales
City Ordinance requires a permit for all rummage, garage, carport or similar sales.
Facility Rental
The City of St. Joseph recognizes the uniquely attractive setting of its beaches and parks and welcomes the use of its recreational facilities for various activities, including weddings on both Lions and Tiscornia beaches.
St. Joseph City Charter
The City Charter for the City of St. Joseph can be found in Part I of the City Code of Ordinances.
City Manager
Administrates and manages all day-to-day activities in the City of St. Joseph.
Elections & Voting
Any United States citizen who is at least 18 years of age by the date of the next election and who is a resident of the State of Michigan and the City of St. Joseph may register to vote in the City of St. Joseph by completing a Voter Registration Application.
You can register to vote at any Secretary of State Branch office, the County Clerk's Office, or the St. Joseph City Clerk's Office. If you are unable to go to any of these offices to register, please contact your local Clerk at (269) 983-6325.
Elections
Michigan Election Law provides that elections must be held on only four (4) predetermined dates throughout the year:
- The 2nd Tuesday in March
- The first Tuesday after the first Monday in May
- The first Tuesday after the first Monday in August
- The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November
Polls are open from 7 am to 8 pm on Election Day.
Code of Ordinances
This provides a link to all legislation received by Municipal Code since the last update (printed or electronic) to the Code of Ordinances. This legislation has been enacted, but has not yet been codified. Each piece of legislation, where applicable, is also linked to the portion of the Code that it affects.
City Commission
The City Commission typically meets on alternating weeks on the second floor of City Hall.

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City Facts
- Population - 8,365
- City Employees - 81
- City Budget - $22.8 million
- City S.E.V. - $531,397,117 Avg.
- Residential True Cash Value - $199,000
- Square Miles - 4.4
- City Charter - Approved 1928
- Commercial S.E.V. - 96 million
- Industrial S.E.V. - 35 million
- Residential S.E.V. - 395 million
- Tax Millage - 16.5344