BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Update: The City of Battle Creek has issued the following statement in regards to public transit.
“Battle Creek Transit will operate on regular service hours — fixed-route buses, Tele-Transit, and BCGo — during the city’s upcoming facility closures; the Transit main lobby will be closed to the public.
Passengers who need to submit reduced-fare or ADA applications can do so through fax at 269-966-3652, or email at klgrestini@battlecreekmi.gov. Passengers who need to purchase bus passes should call 269-966-3474 for more information.
Transit will continue daily cleanings, as well as periodic deep cleanings of all vehicles, and has increased sanitizing efforts with daily and weekly procedures.
Transit staff will continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 situation, and may adjust service levels if necessary.”
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Officials with the City of Battle Creek have announced that the city facilities will close on March 17 beginning at 5 p.m.
Facility closures will be in place through Friday, April 3. Officials are still planning to hold the City Commission workshop and regular meeting Tuesday evening, March 17 at City Hall. The agenda will be cut to discuss the most necessary business items.
During this time, services essential to the city residents will still be provided, such as water, fire and police.
While the city buildings are shut down, water shutoffs will also be suspended for an indefinite period of time.
“We have not placed a time frame on this, not knowing how the COVID situation will continue developing,” officials said in a statement. “We have turned water on for neighbors who were experiencing a shutoff. We want to ensure every neighbor can follow the hand washing recommendations.”
Business with the city can still be conducted by phone, online or using the city drop box in the City Hall parking lot.
“You can use these options to pay utility bills, income taxes, and other city invoices,” officials added. “Please use an appropriately marked envelope and your bill stub or invoice; you may include cash payment.”
Utilities can be paid by phone by calling 269-966-3366.
Customers using the drop box are able to request a receipt with their payment. To do so, write on your bill stub or invoice that you would like a mailed or emailed receipt, and include your email address for the email option.
Citizens in Battle Creek can continue to stay updated by monitoring battlecreekmi.gov/coronavirus. Further information can be found can be found online at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus or CDC.gov/Coronavirus.
The news of the city building closure follows closely behind similar announcements from the City of Portage and Oshtemo Township, along with Kalamazoo County.
