City of Eastpointe News and Information

06/10/2010 - On Tuesday 6/15/10 the Public Works and Service department has scheduled a preventive maintenance project on the pressure relief valve at the intersection of Gratiot and 8 mile. This project has the potential to disrupt the water distribution system. Our customers may see a variation from cloudy water to discolored looking water. We assure you that the quality of water is not affected. If you notice any problems please let your cold water spigot run until it clears up. It is important for us to exercise the distribution system in non peak times to supply you with the gold standard that we try to manage for you our customers. Please accept our apologies in advance for any inconveniences. This should be short term, but it might be possibly for small flare ups for several weeks.

05/01/2010 - SUMMER PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAM BROCHURE NOW ONLINE! The Parks and Recreation 2010 Summer Program Brochure is now available online.

05/03/2010 - WATER AND SEWER UTILITY BILL DIRECT PAYMENT SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE. You can pay your water/sewer bill through our Direct Payment Service. There is no charge to you to use this service. By sending in the completed Water/Sewer Direct Payment Enrollment Form, payment will automatically be deducted from the checking or savings account you specify on the bill due date. If you decide to cancel, need to make a change, or have any questions simply call 586-445-5030, or write the Finance Department at City Hall. If you set-up your payment withdrawal from a savings account, be aware that certain banks limit the number of electronic transaction that can be made within a 30-day statement cycle for savings accounts. Please contact your financial institution to check their policy. Money market accounts are considered checking accounts by all financial institutions. Per City fee schedule, $30.00 will be charged for all items returned from the bank due to non-sufficient funds (NSF), closed account or exceeding the allowable number of electronic transactions on a savings account.

04/22/2010 - CITY OF EASTPOINTE MASTER PLAN UPDATE 2010. The City of Eastpointe Master Plan Update 2010 is now available online. The document can be viewed or downloaded by CLICKING HERE.

04/05/2010 - 2010 STREET SWEEPING SCHEDULE. To view the 2010 City of Eastpointe street sweeping schedule, please CLICK HERE.

03/26/2010 - CITY MANAGER EVENING OFFICE HOURS. To accommodate the hectic schedules of Eastpointe citizens and business owners, City Manager Darwin Parks has announced that he is establishing evening office hours during which he will be available to meet with anyone seeking assistance with city matters. The City Manager is now available for evening consultations by appointment on Thursdays between the hours of 5:00 PM and 6:30 PM. Please E-mail the City Manager or contact his office at (586) 445-5016 ext. 3 to schedule an appointment at your convenience!

03/26/2010 - CENSUS ASSISTANCE CENTER. A census taker will be available at the Eastpointe Memorial Library on certain dates in March and April to answer questions or provide assistance in completing the 2010 United States Census form. CLICK HERE for more information.

12/07/2009 - THE CITY OF EASTPOINTE JOINS THE NIXLE EMERGENCY AND COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM. The City of Eastpointe has joined with Nixle to provide emergency alerts, important community information, traffic alerts, and other useful communications to the public through E-mail, mobile text, and web services to those who register for the service. Registration is free. Please visit Eastpointe's Nixle web page to sign up!

11/17/2009 - GRATIOT AVENUE CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PLAN. The Eastpointe city council has adopted the Gratiot Avenue Corridor Improvement Plan.

11/05/2009 - ONLINE WATER/SEWER BILL PAYMENT OPTION NOW AVAILABLE. You can now pay your water and sewer utility bill online! Convenience fees will apply. Simply CLICK HERE or visit the city's Finance Department or Public Works Department web pages to get started.

10/23/2009 - NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM INFORMATION. For information on the Macomb County Neighborhood Stabilization Program and applying for assistance to acquire a home in Eastpointe, please CLICK HERE.

09/03/2009 - SWINE FLU AND YOU (H1N1 FLU VIRUS). The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Macomb County Health Department provide extensive information regarding the H1N1 flu virus, current situation updates, and local actions being taken to help protect the public and minimize the spread of the virus. Please visit these web sites often for the latest information on the H1N1 flu virus. Also, MSNBC.com provides an excellent article on the TEN THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW about the swine flu.

08/27/2009 - MICHIGAN'S "HELPING HAND" PROGRAM. Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today unveiled Helping Hand, a streamlined state Web site that will help the unemployed and others enduring economic hardship to easily find programs and services that may assist them. “Helping Hand is a clear, innovative way to provide crucial information to Michigan citizens who need help during these tough economic times,” Granholm said. “We’re determined to serve people better, and this one-stop center will help them find the assistance they need.” By going to www.michigan.gov/helpinghand, people will see five color tabs labeled jobs and training, unemployment benefits, health care, family support, and housing. By clicking on those five tabs, people will find links to programs and services for their particular areas of need. Through Helping Hand, people for the first time will be able to apply for food assistance online. They will not have to visit a Department of Human Services office.

08/18/2009 - PROPOSED FY 2009-10 WATER AND SEWER RATES. City council will consider introducing and giving first reading to Ordinances 1013 and 1014 on August 18, 2009, which, if approved, would increase water rates by $0.18 per unit from $2.14 to $2.32 and would increase sewer rates by $0.35 per unit from $4.29 to $4.64. The city council would give second reading to, and adopt, the ordinances at its September 1, 2009, regular meeting. The new water and sewer rates would take effect with the water meter readings in September. CLICK HERE for more information on the proposed water and sewer rates, the reasons for the proposed increases, and an explanation of how water and sewer rates are calculated.

07/14/2009 - 2009 WATER QUALITY REPORT. The City of Eastpointe 2009 Water Quality Report is now available online. CLICK HERE to view, download, or print the report. Copies of the report have also been distributed to all city households through the Eastsider Newspaper.

05/20/2008 - GUIDELINES FOR ACCEPTABLE CURBSIDE RECYCLING MATERIALS. Waste Management has prepared a new brochure that provides valuable information on the types of materials acceptable for placement at the curbside for recycling and how to prepare the materials for collection. CLICK HERE to view the brochure.

02/07/2008 - ARE YOU EXPERIENCING TRASH COLLECTION PROBLEMS? Call Waste Management's Customer Service Center toll-free at (800) 796-9696. Waste Management will make every effort to resolve your problem in the most professional and timely manner possible.

09/11/2007 - SEWER BACKUP CLAIMS - If you experience an overflow or backup of a sewage disposal system or storm water system and you intend to file a claim for damages, you have certain rights and responsibilities under Michigan law. Please CLICK HERE for important information on your rights and responsibilities.

08/22/2007 - WASTE MANAGEMENT ANNOUNCES "WASTE WATCH" NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAM IN EASTPOINTE. Waste Management has announced plans to implement its "Waste Watch" program within the City of Eastpointe. "Waste Watch" is a Waste Management initiative that partners local solid waste collectors with law enforcement to enhance safety through a neighborhood watch-like system. For more information on this very important community safety program, please CLICK HERE.