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                               City of Bayfield, Wisconsin
            REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR LEGAL SERVICE

The City of Bayfield (the "City") invites attorneys qualified to practice law in the state of Wisconsin, to submit a proposal to provide legal and prosecution services for the City.  Proposals are due to the office of the City Clerk by 4:00 p.m. CST on February 3, 2020.  The City seeks services encompassing the traditional scope of work including legal counsel, opinions, prosecution, consultation, coordination with special counsel and attendance at a variety of meetings including Common Council and committees and boards as requested.  Generally, the duties and responsibilities for the city attorney position are set forth in Wisconsin Statute Section 62.09(12). 
 
Minimum Qualifications:
(A)Each attorney in the proposed team must possess a Juris Doctorate degree and have graduated from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association;
(B)Each attorney in the proposed team must be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Wisconsin;
(C)The successful individual/firm with have a thorough knowledge of modern principles and practices of law; will have the ability to analyze complex issues and present findings in an orderly manner.  Must exercise good judgment.  Ability to manage/process the City’s business in a timely fashion often with short turnaround times.
 
The City of Bayfield is a municipal corporation.  The form of government is mayor–Council, with a part-time mayor (elected once every two years), four (4) part-time alderpersons (elected from each ward and district with staggered two-year terms), and a full-time City Clerk.  City services include general government, police and fire protection, community development, street maintenance, sanitation, parks, recreation, campground, wastewater treatment, water, and storm water utilities, zoning and marina.  The quantity of work may vary based upon the time of the month and year due to meeting and project schedules.  On average the general attorney services generate 20-50 billable hours annually, while the prosecution averages about twenty-five (25%) percent of the total time. Time is not always evenly distributed across the year.
 
A complete request for proposals and additional information about the City of Bayfield can be obtained on the City’s website www.cityofbayfield.com.
 
COMPLETE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS for LEGAL SERVICES

Billie L. Hoopman, Clerk     
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          City of Bayfield Elections
February 18, 2020 - Spring & Special Primary
April 7, 2020 - Spring Election & Presidential 
                         Preference Primary
May 12, 2020 - Special Election (Congress. 7th Dist.)
​August 11, 2020 - Partisan Primary
November 3, 2020 - General & Presidential Election 

     MyVote Wisconsin Website
At myvote.wi.gov you can register to vote, check your voter registration status, find your polling place, see what's on your ballot, request an absentee ballot and check provisional ballot status.
       Buying a new home or looking
       to make home improvements? 

Northwest Regional Plan Commission administers a number of housing rehabilitation and down payment/closing cost assistance programs. If you reside in one of the ten counties listed below and are interested in the programs and funds offered, please contact Kimberly Gifford, Housing Development Specialist at 715-635-2197.  www.nwrpc.com/index.aspx?nid=866

Rural Development :
Information on the home purchase program is available at: 
https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-direct-home-loans/wi
Information on the home repair program is available at:
https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-repair-loans-grants/wi
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The City of Bayfield's wants your input.  We have signed up to use POLCO's civic engagement software for free for one year in an effort to get input from the community. ​Please sign up to share your thoughts, feedback and ideas on City projects and issues.  Click the link below to sign up.  

Iron Bridge Trail Project

Click here to view the draft report provided by Tails Anonymous, LLC. For more information, please contact City Hall at (715) 779-5712. Updates will be talked about at Parks and Recreation Committee meetings held the first Thursday of every month, 9 am, at City Hall. 
        CITY OF BAYFIELD PROPERTY TAX INFO. 
                  Need a copy of your 2019 Tax Bill? 
                Receipt?  Statement?   Please visit:  
        Bayfield County Tax Novus Program​
  • For those paying by installment, the second installment should be made payable to the Bayfield County Treasurer and submitted on/or before July 31, 2020. 
City of Bayfield Utility Customers
​The City of Bayfield is now accepting online and credit card payments for utility bills through Payment Service Network! Features include: Auto Pay, E-Bills, Account Information, multiple account payments, and more! For more information about PSN and online billing, please view the reference guide here. Sign up your account today at the link below!
www.paymentservicenetwork.com/login.aspx?acc=RT25703
The City of Bayfield now accepts Credit Card and Online payments though GovPayNet® Payment Services.

Other credit card payments not listed here can be made in person at City Hall at 125 S. 1st Street, Bayfield, WI 54814 M-F 8am-4pm.

We are not accepting Utility Payments though GovPayNet Payment Services! We will be offering this service though a different payment service company, PSN. This service will be available by August 2019
​City Meetings & Agendas 
Jan. 22 - Library, 4 p.m. at Library
Jan. 28  - Planning, 4 p.m. at City Hall​
Feb. 3 - Harbor, 4 p.m. at City Hall
Feb. 3 - Fire Dept., 5:30 p.m. at the Fire Hall
Feb. 6 - Parks & Rec., 9 a.m. at City Hall
Feb. 19 - Finance, 3:30 p.m. at City Hall
Feb. 19 - Council, 4 p.m. at City Hall
Feb. 24 - ARB, 5 p.m. at City Hall
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City Hall Office Hours:​
​​Monday - Friday:  8 a.m. - 4 p.m.​​ 
​​Utility Customer Notices:
                         Bayfield City Dock 
                    Seasonal Slips Available  

​The City of Bayfield has slips available for rent including 40’ finger piers at the City Dock.  You will be provided with water and electric services, and refuse/recycling.  Known as the gateway to the Apostle Islands, the location of our dock is exceptional and is a stone’s throw from our Commercial District.  Here you will enjoy attractions/adventures, shopping, dining, lodging, galleries/art, and professional services, and community parks.  

     Please call Billie Hoopman at 715-779-5712
               for more information or go to:
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    http://www.cityofbayfield.com/city-dock.html
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City of Bayfield 
 125 South First Street - P.O. Box 1170
Bayfield, Wisconsin  54814
    Phone: (715) 779-5712           
     Fax: (715) 779-5094    
Emergencies:  715-373-6120 or 911      

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