Cedar Springs, Michigan
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Cedar Springs is a city located in Kent County, Michigan, United States, 20 minutes north of Michigan's second largest city, Grand Rapids. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,112. Located about one mile from US 131 it provides easy access to the cultural aspects offered by the Greater Grand Rapids Area.
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Mission statement
The City of Cedar Springs strives to be a great place to live, work and play.
General information
Cedar Springs is an attractive community with tree lined streets and well-maintained homes. The Cedar Springs Area Parks and Recreation Board is actively exploring new means to provide programs for youths and adults. Annual events such as the Red Flannel Festival was first celebrated in 1939, making it one the oldest festivals in Michigan. Red Flannel Day takes place on the first Saturday in October to celebrate the world famous "drop seat" red long johns and red flannel nightwear.
Overall, Cedar Springs is a high quality residential community with is own identity and charm. The community has all the benefits of a small community but is expanding rapidly, while at the same time keeping its own identity.
Economy
Taxes in Cedar Springs have remained steady with a City mileage rate of $15 per $1,000. Cedar Springs has a small retail business district and a burgeoning industrial base. The community has vast possibilities for future growth. Significant industry and business have been attracted to the Cedar Springs area, including Wolverine World Wide and various precision tool and die companies.
The median income for a household in the city is $39,542, and the median income for a family is $42,250. Males have a median income of $37,708 versus $23,056 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,040. 13.8% of the population and 12.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 18.4% of those under the age of 18 and 7.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
MAJOR EMPLOYERS
Firm Product/Service Employees
C S Public Schools Education 350
Wolverine World Wide Distribution Center 120
Cedar Care Center Nursing Home 105
CS Tool Engineering Precision Tool and Die 75
Truss Technologies Wooden Trusses 60
CS Manufacturing Plastics Extrusion 56
Festida Foods Tortilla Chips 50
Hydro-Aluminum/Cedar Tools Precision Tool and Die 31
Cedar CNC Machining Precision Tool Making 14
LABOR MARKET ANALYSIS FOR CEDAR SPRINGS RESIDENTS
(1990 Census)
Labor force status (People 16 years and over): 1,745
Civilian labor force: 1,086
Civilian labor employed: 1,000
Civilian labor unemployed: 86 (7.9%)
TAX STRUCTURE Year City County School KISD State Ed. GRCC Total 1999+ 15.0000 5.3664 7.00 3.8625 6.00 1.8201 39.0490 1999* 15.0000 5.3664 25.00 3.8625 6.00 1.8201 57.0490 1998+ 14.961 5.3664 7.00 3.8784 6.00 1.8276 39.0334 1998* 14.961 5.3664 25.00 3.8784 6.00 1.8276 57.0334 1997+ 15.0000 5.1166 7.00 3.8803 6.00 1.8285 38.8254 1997* 15.0000 5.1166 25.00 3.8803 6.00 1.8285 56.6706 1996+ 15.0000 5.109 7.00 3.8803 6.00 1.8285 38.8178 1996* 15.0000 5.109 25.00 3.8803 6.00 1.8285 56.8178 1995+ 15.0000 5.1014 7.00 3.8803 6.00 1.8285 38.8102 1995* 15.0000 5.1014 25.00 3.8803 6.00 1.8285 56.8102 * Non-homestead properties; • + Homestead properties
School district
Cedar Springs is part of the Cedar Springs Public School District which encompasses 110 square miles (285 km²) and is comprised of the City of Cedar Springs and portions of seven surrounding townships. Cedar Springs Public Schools is a Class B school system with a current enrollment of 2,768 students located on a single 100 acre (400,000 m²) campus near downtown Cedar Springs. The School system is currently completing a $27 million building and renovation project. Cedar Springs High School has North Central Accreditation.
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES SCHOOL NUMBER ENROLLMENT TEACHERS T/P RATIO Elementary 2 1,364 68 20.1 Middle school 1 684 35 18.5 High school 1 720 36 20.0 Parochial 1 65 8 8.1
Class B School System with a 27 Million Dollar New Building and Renovation Project.
Total General Fund Expenditure Per Pupil (RPS): $ 5,089.03
City government
Position Name
Mayor Jim Charon
City Manager Jerry Homminga
City Clerk Linda Branyan
Assessor Shila Klander
Utility Billing Clerk Deborah Frederick
Police Chief Roger Gren
Financial Director, Treasurer Linda Lehman
Fire Chief Jerry Gross Sr.
City Attorney Scott Smith
DPW Superintendent Gerald Hall
Building & Electrical Inspections Professional Code Inspections
Plumbing Inspections State of Michigan
Council members Name Position Term Ph Number Jim Charon Mayor 2001-05 696-9791 Linda Hunt Mayor Pro Tem 2000-04 696-0527 Deb Olson Councilmember 2001-05 696-9870 John Teusink Councilmember 2000-04 696-9222 Marv Weinrich Councilmember 2002-06 696-2563 Ronny Merlington, Councilmember 2002-06 696-9875 Kathryn Bremmer Councilmember 2003-07 696-0591 4 Year Terms City Council meetings are held at City Hall, 66 South Main St. Council meetings begin at 7:00pm Workshops are held at 6:30pm before each council meeting The Public is welcome to attend (Meeting dates are subject to change).
Community
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
Form Of local government: Council Manager
Year of incorporation: December 14, 1959
Fire insurance classification: 6 (Designated in 1992)
Comprehensive development plan: Completed in 1990
Downtown development authority: Established in 1989
Economic development corporation: Established in 1981
Public library: 2,000 square feet (190 m²)
20,000 volumes
Fire Department Personnel: Volunteer (20), EMT
7 Full-Time Officers
Police Department: 7 Part-Time Officers
4 Reserve Officers
Ambulance Service: Rockford Ambulance, Inc.
UTILITIES
Electric Consumers Energy
Natural Gas Michigan Consolidated Gas
Telephone Ameritech
Cable Television Charter Communications
Water City of Cedar Springs
Source: ground water, wells
Capacity: 4.2 million US gallons/day (184 L/s)
Consumption:
Minimum: 320,000 US gallons/day (14 L/s)
Maximum: 515,000 US gallons/day (23 L/s)
Storage capacity:
Elevated: 300,000 US gallons (1,100 L)
Pressure in Mains:
Minimum: 55 lbf/in² (380 kPa) static
Maximum: 85 lbf/in² (590 kPa) static
Sewer City of Cedar Springs
Capacity: 1.2 million US gallons/day (53 L/s) SBR Plant
Present load: 600,000 US gallons/day (26 L/s)
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS • Independent Bank West Michigan • Bank One
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
Name Location Distance from CS
Aquinas College Grand Rapids 20 miles (30 km)
Calvin College Grand Rapids 20 miles (30 km)
Cornerstone University Grand Rapids 20 miles (30 km)
Davenport College Grand Rapids 20 miles (30 km)
Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids 20 miles (30 km)
Grand Valley State University Allendale 35 miles (55 km)
Kendall College of Art & Design Grand Rapids 20 miles (30 km)
Michigan State University Lansing 90 miles (145 km)
Western Michigan University Kalamazoo 75 miles (120 km)
Ferris State University Big Rapids 35 miles (55 km)
TRANSPORTATION located 30 miles (50 km) from Cedar Springs Major Highway: US 131 Bus Service: Indian Trails Airport: Kent County International Airport
MEDICAL FACILITIES Hospitals (within 30 minutes): • Kent Community • Spectrum • Mary Free Bed • Ferguson • Metropolitan • Greenville United Memorial • St. Mary's
Local Health Care: • Dentists: 4 • Physicians, M.D.: 1 • Chiropractors: 2 • Physicians, D.O.: 3 • Pharmacies: 2 • Physicians, P.A.: 2 • Optometrists: 1
CHURCHES Denominations represented: • Catholic Lutheran • Christian Reformed Church • Methodist • Baptist • Wesleyan
ORGANIZATIONS American Legion Boy Scouts Brownies Chamber of Commerce (http://www.cedar-springs.mi.us/chamber.htm) CS Community Action Network Cubs Girl Scouts Lions Club Little League Red Flannel Rod & Gun Club Rotary Women's Club
RECREATION Facilities Available: • Basketball Courts • Baseball Diamonds • Campgrounds • Horseshoe.Pits • Public Access Lakes • Shuffleboards • 3 City Parks • Tennis Courts • Golf Course • Track (Rubber Based) • Hiking Trail • Trout Streams The Cedar Springs Area Parks and Recreation directs a recreational program for youths and adults.
Geography
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Location of Cedar Springs, Michigan
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.8 km² (1.9 mi²). 4.7 km² (1.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.08% water.
CLIMATE
Warmest month: July
Avg. high:84 Avg. Low:60
Coldest month: January
Avg. high:29 Avg. Low:14
Average annual precipitation: 35 inches (890 mm)
Average annual snow fall: 72 inches (1.8 m)
Growing season: 154 days
Distances
- Chicago 200 miles (300 km)
- Cleveland 316 miles
- Detroit 170 miles
- Lansing 85 miles
- Toronto 415 miles
- Indianapolis 268 miles
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 3,112 people, 1,115 households, and 774 families residing in the city. The population density is 656.6/km² (1,701.9/mi²). There are 1,175 housing units at an average density of 247.9/km² (642.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 95.85% White, 0.29% African American, 0.74% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.19% from other races, and 1.48% from two or more races. 3.82% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,115 households out of which 40.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% are married couples living together, 17.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% are non-families. 24.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.71 and the average family size is 3.17.
In the city the population is spread out with 31.3% under the age of 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 15.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 30 years. For every 100 females there are 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.5 males.
COMMUNITY LIVING Number of dwellings: 842 Owner occupied: 73% Rental housing available: Yes Rental apartments: 273 Units Retail establishments: 45 Median family income: $26,480 Median household income: $23,200 Per capita income: $ 9,461
History
Cedar Springs is the Red Flannel Capital of the world.
POPULATION Census Year Community County 1960 1,768 363,197 1970 1,807 411,044 1980 2,615 444,506 1990 2,600 500,631
External links
- Cedar Springs, Michigan Official Website (http://www.cedar-springs.mi.us/)
- Cedar Springs Public Schools (http://www.csredhawks.org/)
- Cedar Springs Public Library (http://cedarsprings.llcoop.org/)
Contacts
Chamber of Commerce (http://www.cedar-springs.mi.us/chamber.htm) Linda Booth Executive Director
PO Box 415 66 1/2 South Main Street Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-3260
City of Cedar Springs Gerald Homminga City Manager
PO Box 310 66 South Main Street Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-1330
[Cedar Springs Public School (http://www.csredhawks.org/)] Andy Booth Superintendent
204 East Muskegon Street Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-1204