City Services for the Town of Florence
Community Center
TOWN OF FLORENCE COMMUNITY CENTER
RENTAL RATES CONTRACT

1.$100.00 Security Deposit     All functions
2.$50.00 Kitchen Rental   Any kitchen use
3.$50.00 Hall Rental         Showers, rummage sales, etc.
4.$200.00 Hall Rental       Dances, Parties
5.$20.00 Hall Rental         Meetings only for groups signing a yearly contract
6.$35.00 Hall Rental         Meetings only for large groups
7.$35.00 Additional Fee  Non-county residents

Florence Community Center
Kitchen Use Rules
1.All kitchen utensils must be washed, sanitized, dried and returned to proper storage areas.

2.Appliances including refrigerator, stoves and burners must be scoured and wiped clean after use.  Do
  not unplug refrigerator

3.All food spills must be removed and washed cleaned this includes but is not limited to cabinets,
  refrigerators and stoves and ovens.

4.Sinks must be cleaned and wiped dry.

5.Counter tops and tables must be protected with hot pads when serving hot dishes.  Counter tops and
  tables must be cleaned and wiped dry following use.

6.Kitchen and dining area floors must be swept and damp mopped following use.

7.All garbage must be removed and new garbage bags placed in garbage storage containers outside
  building.  Please provide all garbage bags with a garbage sticker.

8.Coffee grounds are to be wrapped in paper and placed in trash containers.  Do not throw coffee
  grounds in sink.

9.No town or aging unit property is to be removed from the building.

10.     Contact kitchen staff of the Florence County Aging Unit at 528-4261 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. -
  10:30 a.m. Monday thru Friday, prior to using kitchen equipment to ensure appliances are operated
   properly.

11.     All equipment failure is to be reported to the Florence County Aging Unit as soon as possible.

12.     Turn off all lights, coffee pot etc. prior to leaving building

Violation of the Community Center rules can result in the loss of you security deposit and/or you will not be allowed the use of facilities in the future.

Rules & Regulations Governing
The Use Of The Town of Florence Community Center

1.Use of tobacco, alcoholic beverages or drugs are prohibited and not allowed on the premises.

2.Reservations for use shall be made at the town clerk’s office during regular working hours:   8:00 a.m.
  to 12:00 noon and 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday or by writing to : Town of Florence, P.O.
  Box 247, Florence, WI 54121.  Phone 715-528-3595.

3.Applications for use must be completed in full, signed and dated by the responsible party.  Upon
  verification of the date being open and receipt of the security deposit, the facility will be reserved.  The
  full rental fee is due and payable to the clerk 24 hours before the rental date.  Cancellations received
  before 5 days of scheduled use shall facilitate full return of the security deposit.   Cancellation received
  less than 5 days before scheduled use shall cause forfeiture of the security deposit except for unusual
  circumstances which shall be determined by the Town Board of Florence.

4.Upon completion of rental term and within 10 days, the town clerk shall return the security deposit if the
  property and premises were left in proper condition and personal property up to acceptable limits or
  replacing missing or broken items shall be deducted from the security deposit.   The security deposit
  shall be returned only to the responsible party involved in the rental agreement.

5.All users of this facility shall execute in full a hold harmless agreement.  This agreement shall be
  retained on file by the town clerk.

6.All functions shall terminate at such time as to properly clean the building and premises to effect
  closing no later than 2:00 a.m.

7.At no time shall center contents be removed from the building.

8.All garbage shall be placed in suitable, properly tied plastic bags with garbage stickers attached. 
  Liquids must be in suitable containers and capped.  All garbage shall be deposited in the place
         designated by the town clerk.

9.Kitchen use and procedures shall be as stated on opposite side of this sheet.

10.     Decorations, such as balloons, crepe paper, bells, etc., must be attached with tape only.  Any damage
  to the hall will result in forfeiture of the deposit.

Please note that the Community Center is a smoke free facility.
Material Drop-Off Center
MARK YOUR CALENDAR 2011 MATERIAL DROP-OFF CENTER
2 1/2 Miles South of Florence on CTH “N”

OPEN FROM 9 A.M. TO 2 P.M.

The Material Drop-Off center is typically open the first and third Saturday's off the month from May to November.  It will be open starting on Saturday, May 7.

This site is for large recyclable material and furniture disposal only.
     
Bags of garbage and solid waste garbage will not  be accepted.  Bags should be placed at the curbside with a sticker for weekly garbage  pickup.

Construction and demolition debris will also be refused. This material must be disposed of in a demolition waste landfill.

Recycling & Refuse
Garbage & Recycling Curbside Pickup
Each bag is required to have a yellow Town of Florence garbage sticker.  These stickers are $1.50 each and available at Kelley's Liquor, BP, the First National Bank of Niagara in Spread Eagle and in Florence,  Spera's, R&S Liquors, Riverside Liquors, Florence Utility and the Town Office.

Great American Disposal is the company who picks up the garbage for the Town of Florence.  If you have questions or concerns regarding garbage pickup, you may reach them directly at 906-774-9006.

Florence Garbage PickupSpread Eagle Garbage Pickup
Every Tuesday     Every Tuesday

Florence Recycling DatesSpread Eagle Recycling Dates
December 2011 - 6  December 2011 - 7
January 3   January 4
February 7  February 8
March 6March 7
April 3   April 4
May 8    May 9
June 5  June 6
July 3    July 4*
August 7      August 8
September 4      September 5
      October 2     October 3
November 6November 7
December 4December 5
*Due to the 4th of July Holiday, pickup for Spread Eagle is tenatively scheduled for July 5th
Senior Center
Meals are provided at the Florence Community Center Monday through Thursday.  They are served at 11:30 a.m.  Home delivery of meals is also available.

The suggested donation for a meal is $3 for seniors and $6 for everyone else.

For more information please contact the Florence County Aging Resource Center at 715-528-4890 or learn more on their website at Florence County Aging Nutrition Services.
Education
School District of Florence County
http://www.florence.k12.wi.us/

The Family Center of Florence County
http://www.florencewisconsin.com/FamilyCenter/Home.htm

Education throughout Florence County
http://www.florencewisconsin.com/Education/education.htm
This website includes information and links on the following educational opportunities:
- Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
- Nature Naturally
- Environmental Stewardship
- US Forest Service, UW-Extension
- The Florence County Library
Emergency Services
Fire/Rescue: Dial 911

Florence Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Chief -- Joe Witynski
P.O. Box 643
Florence, WI  54121

Florence County Rescue Squad
The Florence County Rescue Squad (Florence Unit) is now
accepting volunteer membership applications. 

Please print out the application (the link is below) and mail it
to: FCRS
    P.O. Box 278
    Florence, WI  54121.


Physical Address: 
747 Lake Avenue
Florence, WI  54121

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 278
Florence, WI  54121


Florence County Sheriff's Department
Jeff Rickaby, Sheriff

Physical Address:
501 Lake Avenue
Florence, WI  54121
(715)528-3346

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 678
Florence, WI  54121
Town of Florence, Wisconsin
Elections & Voting
2011 Election Dates
July 19, 2011 - Special Recall Election Primary
August 16, 2011 - Special Recall Election
The Community Center is the polling place for the Town of Florence.  Polling place hours are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the day of the election.


New Voter Registration
You may register to vote at the town office located at 749 Central Avenue, (Community Center Building) or on election day.  Proof of residence and identification are required.  We must have the following information:  WI Driver’s License #, your name as it appears on your driver’s license, DOB, Address, Phone # and Previous Address.
 
It is possible to mail in a voter registration, but when at all possible it is easier and more accurate to register in person.  If your voter registration is mailed to the office you must provide a copy of your driver’s license.
Click the link below for a printable online voter registration application.  Voter registration applications are also available by contacting the Town Office.

Voter Registration Application


Requesting Absentee Ballots
A request for an Absentee Ballot allows you to vote prior to election day.  Due to the "Voter ID Bill (AB 7)" which was signed into law by Governor Walker on May 25, some changes will be made to the Absentee Voting Process.  The last day ballots can be mailed out is the Thursday before an election, but you may absentee vote at the clerk’s office by Absentee Ballot up until 5:00 p.m on the Friday preceding the election. Other changes will be made due to AB 7.  We will post them online as soon as we have directions from the Government Accountability Board.

To Absentee Vote you must be a registered voter. Then either fill out a Absentee Ballot Application or submit in writing to the clerks office a request stating your name, your registered address, the election in which you are requesting the absentee ballot, and where you want your ballot mailed to if different than your registered address. In 2012, all voters (absentee and at the polls) will be required to provide a qualified photo id in order to vote.  We will post more information regarding this online as soon as we have directions from the Government Accountability board.

Click the link below for a printable online absentee application.  Absentee applications are also available by contacting the Town Office. Absentee Ballot Application

Wisconsin Election Laws:
Please click on the links below for the latest up-to-date information regarding Wisconsin Election Laws:

Highway Department / Road Work
Highway Foreman:  Chris Steber

The Town of Florence maintains 119.21 miles of
roads and streets--64.41 miles are paved road
and 54.35 miles are gravel.

Upcoming Road Projects include:
Taxes & Assessor
Assessor for the Town of Florence
R&R Assessing Services LLC
Melvin G. Raatz, Assessor
307 North Chestnut Avenue
P.O. Box 167
Oconto Falls, WI  54154
920-846-4250
rrassessing@bayland.net

Researching Taxes in the Town of Florence
There are three ways that you can find out how much money you owe on your tax bill.

1.   Florence County Web site available at florencewisconsin.com (or click here to go directly to the site)
Go to “Government Directory” (on left of screen), then to “Local”, then to “County”.  Select “Treasurer”. Select “Property Tax Records”.  Make sure that you select the proper tax year to see the amount due. Information is available about 1 week after tax bills have been distributed by the county treasurer to the township clerks.  This is usually the first or second week of December. 

2.   You can investigate tax amounts at the Town Office located at 749 Central Avenue, Florence, WI.  Office hours are Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Lunch is from 12:00 to 12:30.  After February 1, the County Treasurer will have the most up-to-date and complete records for the current year's taxes.

3.   You can investigate tax amounts from the County Treasurer office located at 400 Lake Avenue, Florence, WI .  Phone 715-528-3204.  County Treasurer’s office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday.  Lunch is from 12:00 to 12:30.



Making Payments
When making payments please have correct payment amount.  Include parcel # on check stub with disbursement amount.  Limit the # of parcels to 10 to be included on one tax payment.  Give clear and accurate disbursement instructions for check amount.  Checks will be returned if disbursement is inaccurate.  Overpayments are refunded to the property owner after board approval and check has cleared bank. 

Florence County allows for two installments.  The first installment is payable to the Township Clerk and due by January 31.   The second installment is payable to the County Treasurer and due by July 31. Post marked dates are accepted.  Please note that your receipt from your first payment and your original tax bill (mailed in December) are the only reminders you will receive for the second installment.

Town of Florence Property Owners Mail Tax Payments To:
First Installment:Second Installment:
Town of FlorenceFlorence County Treasurer
Shelly Tripp  Clerk/Treasurer  JoAnne Friberg, Treasurer
PO Box 247PO Box 410
749 Central Avenue  501 Lake Avenue
Florence, WI  54121 Florence, WI  54121
715-528-3595    715-528-3204
Utilities & Services
Florence Utilities
Programs & Services:  Click here to visit WPPI Energy online
501 Spring Avenue
Florence, WI  54121
715-528-3330

Niagara Telephone Company
Business Office
1133 Main Street
Niagara, WI  54151
Business Office:  715-528-3344
Repair:  715-528-4290
Fax Line:  715-251-1119
Florence Internet Support:  715-528-3350

Charter Communications
385 Woodward Avenue
Kingsford, MI 49802-4692
(877) 728-3121

American Legion
Meyers Youngell American Legion Post 211
Florence, WI
Proud to have served and continue to serve this Country and Florence County.

Meetings are held at the Florence Community Center, 749 Central Avenue (Main Street) in Florence on the first Wednesday of the month. . .March through November at 7 p.m.

All American Flags on Central Avenue are put up and maintained by this American Legion Post.

Annual Events:
- Memorial Day ceremonies at local cemetaries with community participation
- Memorial Day weekend pancake breakfast fundraiser
- Poppy Sales
- Veterans Day  program at Florence High School with VFW and community participation

The American Legion is currently selling American Flags for $5.00 each.  Please contact Mark St. Louis at 715-528-5273 if you are interested in purchasing a flag.

The American Legion is available for military funerals and will go to the funeral home and cemetary.

You can contact Francis Miller, commander, Post 211 by mail at 3345 Curts Rd. Florence WI 54121. or by telephone at 715-589-4646,. you could also call Deb Bell at 715-589-2616.

Other Information
Information on firewood restrictions in Wisconsin (regarding EAB, Oak Wilt, Beech Bark disease and others) and at Wisconsin DNR manage properties please contact 1-877-303-WOOD (9663).
This page was last updated: January 31, 2012
Dog Warden
For dogs running at large in the Town of Florence:

Warren Soderberg
715-528-3081