New Property Maintenance Codes Proposed

Posted on: April 18, 2013

Over the past year, City Council’s Code Administration Committee has been working to update codes related to property maintenance.? For example, the fine for not adhering to city codes was increased to a maximum of $200 in 2012.?

This year the committee has recommended adopting the International Code Council?2012 International Property Maintenance Code.? This code is?enforced?in cities throughout?the state of Ohio as well as?in cities?across the?nation.?

The?first edition of the International Property Code in 1998 was the work of?the International Code Council made up of representatives of?BOCA, ICBO, and SBCCI.? A new edition of the code is published every three years.?

To view the 2012 International Property Codes click here.

City Clean-up Day Set

Posted on: April 3, 2013

Once again, Martins Ferry residents will have an opportunity to participate in a city-wide clean-up day.? On Saturday April 13th from 8 am to Noon, residents may bring items to the City Garage located at?First and Center Streets.

Proof of Martins Ferry residency (such as a driver’s license or utility bill) is required.

Items NOT accepted include but are not limited to: construction materials, roofing shingles, tires, chemicals, paints, concrete, plaster, bricks, or asbestos.?

Electronic items may be taken to the Martins Ferry High School for recycling on April 13th and 14th starting at 8 am.?Items accepted at the high school include?flat screen televisions, monitors, telephones, radios, etc.? No tube televisions will be accepted.?

For more information call 740-633-6151.

Help us help you keep our community clean!?

Rent Our Facilities

Martins Ferry Recreation Center Rental Rates

Rental rates will be as follows:

A NON REFUNDABLE deposit will be requested to hold the date and time of any event, along with a signed agreement. Deposit is due at time of agreement signing.

All events in the dining room will need to conclude NO LATER than 10:00PM

All events in the gymnasium will need to conclude NO LATER than 11:00PM

Dining Room (downstairs, kitchen)
up to 50 people
Rectangle tables
4 hour rental…..Deposit amount due at signing is $75.00 Non refundable and comes off the total rental fee, this is to hold the date and time of the event.
$100.00 rental fee
TOTAL $175.00

Gym (birthday parties, wedding/baby shower)
Small gathering (max of 100 people)
6 round and numerous rectangle tables available
4 hour rental………Deposit amount due at signing $75.00 Non refundable and comes off of the total rental fee, this is to hold the date and time of the event.
$125.00 rental fee
TOTAL $200.00

Wedding Reception
large gathering (max of 300 people)
4-6 hour rental…………Deposit amount due at signing is $100.00 Non refundable and comes off the total rental fee, this is to hold the date and time of the event.
$350.00 rental fee
TOTAL $450.00

Gym rental for sports training (basketball, softball, etc.)
$30.00/hour for Non Martins Ferry organizations
$25.00/hour for Martins Ferry organizations

Batting Cages
$30.00/2 hours for Non Martins Ferry organizations
$25.00/2 hours for Martins Ferry organizations

Skating Parties *********

Rental fee is $25.00 per hour, which includes skates for a MAX of four (4) hours rental, and no more than 50 people. There is a contract that will need to be signed as well as 1/2 total rental fee at time of reservation, to hold the date and time of the event.

Larger organizations will need to contact the Utility office for rates.

To make reservations for the recreation center, please contact the Utility Office at 740-633-6151 ext 312. Monday thru Friday 7:30am till 3:00pm or you can email questions to lriba@martinsferryoh.gov