CITY CARES INITIATIVES:
As part of the City of Omro “City Cares Initiatives”, the City of Omro is excited to announce its City Cares Business Loan Program. With pre-authorized funds of $50,000, the City hopes to provide financial assistance to Omro business owners who have been adversely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Businesses with a physical location in the City of Omro can apply for a loan of up to $2,500 at 0% interest with no payments due for 24 months. Assistance is intended to be used for mortgage, rent, and utility payments. Priority will first be given to businesses who have closed due to COVID-19, followed by downtown businesses, commercial businesses, and industrial businesses. Full loan terms and guidelines can be found below. Application review will begin on Tuesday April, 28, 2020. With the creation of this program, the City of Omro hopes to convey to area businesses it recognizes how truly vital each one is to the strength of the City.
Applications (see files below) can be emailed to Lkutch@omro-wi.com; mailed to City Cares Business Loan Program, PO BOX 399, Omro, WI 54963; or dropped in the box outside City Hall
Questions can be directed to Stephanie Hawkins at 920-685-7005 x22 or Linda Kutchenriter at 920-685-7000.
As part of the City of Omro “City Cares Initiatives”, the City of Omro is excited to announce its City Cares Business Loan Program. With pre-authorized funds of $50,000, the City hopes to provide financial assistance to Omro business owners who have been adversely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Businesses with a physical location in the City of Omro can apply for a loan of up to $2,500 at 0% interest with no payments due for 24 months. Assistance is intended to be used for mortgage, rent, and utility payments. Priority will first be given to businesses who have closed due to COVID-19, followed by downtown businesses, commercial businesses, and industrial businesses. Full loan terms and guidelines can be found below. Application review will begin on Tuesday April, 28, 2020. With the creation of this program, the City of Omro hopes to convey to area businesses it recognizes how truly vital each one is to the strength of the City.
Applications (see files below) can be emailed to Lkutch@omro-wi.com; mailed to City Cares Business Loan Program, PO BOX 399, Omro, WI 54963; or dropped in the box outside City Hall
Questions can be directed to Stephanie Hawkins at 920-685-7005 x22 or Linda Kutchenriter at 920-685-7000.
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In addition to the loan program, the City Cares Initiatives include the following assistance to our residents and businesses during this trying time:
The dog and cat license deadline is now extended to July 31. You are welcome to mail in your information or put it in the drop box in front of city hall and we will be happy to mail back your rabies vaccination information and tag after processing.
Utility late fees for water and sewer have been suspended. Please contact us at 685-7000 if you have concerns about the ability to pay your bill and we will work with you to make payment arrangements.
Boat launching in the City of Omro is free for the year 2020. The pay to park at the launch program will resume in 2021.
Liquor licensing and coin-op machine fees due in June 2020 will be pro-rated (but kept at or above the minimum required by the state statutes). Notices for licensing will be sent in the mail soon.
If you have reserved a park shelter for this summer and are unable to use it due to the pandemic restrictions, please contact us and we will issue a refund.
Tax Payment Late Fees have been postponed until October 1, 2020. If you cannot pay your current taxes on July 31, you now have an additional 2 months to pay without incurring penalties or interest. This does not negate interest on taxes due for your first installment in January. Please call the County Treasurer with questions regarding this initiative. All tax payments after February 1 are payable to the Winnebago County Treasurer.
The dog and cat license deadline is now extended to July 31. You are welcome to mail in your information or put it in the drop box in front of city hall and we will be happy to mail back your rabies vaccination information and tag after processing.
Utility late fees for water and sewer have been suspended. Please contact us at 685-7000 if you have concerns about the ability to pay your bill and we will work with you to make payment arrangements.
Boat launching in the City of Omro is free for the year 2020. The pay to park at the launch program will resume in 2021.
Liquor licensing and coin-op machine fees due in June 2020 will be pro-rated (but kept at or above the minimum required by the state statutes). Notices for licensing will be sent in the mail soon.
If you have reserved a park shelter for this summer and are unable to use it due to the pandemic restrictions, please contact us and we will issue a refund.
Tax Payment Late Fees have been postponed until October 1, 2020. If you cannot pay your current taxes on July 31, you now have an additional 2 months to pay without incurring penalties or interest. This does not negate interest on taxes due for your first installment in January. Please call the County Treasurer with questions regarding this initiative. All tax payments after February 1 are payable to the Winnebago County Treasurer.
