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Management of Legal Instruments The City Clerk is responsible for ensuring that legal instruments (e.g. ordinances) approved by the City Council are executed by the Mayor and City Clerk, published as required, in a timely manner, and for keeping a copy of same on file, with an affidavit of publication if required. The City Clerk...

Overview Records management is the ensuring that public records created and received while conducting public business are retained and not destroyed unless it is in accordance with Michigan law. The City Clerk is custodian of all papers, documents and records pertaining to the City of New Buffalo, the custody of which is not otherwise provided...

The City Clerk is responsible for ensuring that all meetings of public bodies of the City, or for which the City has an appointed representative, are conducted in a manner as prescribed by the Michigan Open Meetings Act (OMA) and the City Charter section 3.7, as amended, when called for by same (e.g. preparing, posting,...

Election Inspectors Wanted The City of New Buffalo is always seeking Election Inspectors for upcoming elections. As an Election Inspector you will: Earn up to $100 per day Receive paid training Meet new and interesting people in the New Buffalo community. For more information and to apply, click below or contact the Clerk at (269) 469-1500.

After the Fire The fire is now out, what do you do next. If you know someone who has a fire in their home please share this information. It is hoped that this information will assist in reducing your losses and help speed your return to a normal lifestyle. First, we would like to answer...

In 2002 members of NBCFD created a time capsule and memorial to Past, Present and Future Firefighters. The bell on top of the monument was from the original city hall/fire station. Then in 2007 the finishing touch was added by Rusty Geisler, making it even more spectacular. You can see the memorial for yourself at...

Disclosure: All information contained in the text below has been obtained through public record and personal accounts. If you have more accurate information with proof, please contact the Fire Department. New Buffalo City Fire has a rich history spanning three centuries, although the exact date the department was formed is not known. Lets start by...

HISTORIC 1870 FIRE PUMPER New Buffalo City Fire Department's historic 1870 fire pumper is currently on display outside the New Buffalo Railroad Museum, 530 South Whittaker Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117, next to the old roundhouse building. HISTORIC 1948 AMERICAN LAFRANCE New Buffalo City Fire Department's historic 1948 American LaFrance fire truck is currently on...

4751: 2007 E-One Aerial/ Pumper, 2000 GPM pump, 300 gal water tank. 4721: 2003 E-One/ Freightliner Pumper Truck, 1250 GPM pump, 750 gal water tank. 4722: 1996 Seagrave Pumper Truck, 1750 GPM pump, 750 gal water tank. 4760: 1990 Dodge Ram Grass/ Brush Truck, 100 GPM pump, 300 gal water tank. 4770: 2000 Ford F-450,...

The City of New Buffalo is always accepting applications for the position of Part Time, and Seasonal Police Officers. Applicants must be MCOLES certified, or certifiable in the State of Michigan. These positions may be responsible for patrolling the lakefront, and business district, and filling in available road shifts. Applicant's must have good interpersonal-public relation...

New Buffalo Police Department is a great opportunity for Police Officers looking to start their career. Every year we hire and certify officers for our Marine Program.  Marine Division operates between April 1st and ends October 31. Marine Officers are responsible for patrolling the city beach maintaining the safety and welfare of all visitors, and...

Reports The New Buffalo City Police Department provides Police Reports, In car video footage, and body camera video through the Freedom Of Information Act. Freedom Of Information Act Forms are available on the F.O.I.A. coordinator page. Accident Reports All State Accident Reports (UD-10) are available for purchase below.

Chief Rich Killips Chief Rich Killips started his police career in 1994 and became Chief of police in 2018. Chief Killips was born and raised in New Buffalo and has served as a patrol officer, Sergeant, and now Chief during his career in New Buffalo City. Chief Killips has also served as a sergeant, Lieutenant,...

Millage Rates Entity/ purpose Homestead HS % Non-HS Non-HS % City of New Buffalo 10.8646 36.7% 10.8646 22.9% Berrien County 5.9723 20.2% 5.9723 12.6% Education 12.7455 43.1% 30.6204 64.5% TOTAL 29.5824 100.0% 47.4573 100.0% Education includes: State Education 6.0000 20.3% 6.0000 12.6% NB High School 1.8950 6.4% 1.8950 4.0% Lake Mich. College 1.7854 6.0% 1.7854...