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05/01/2008 - PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON LAMBRECHT AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. A public informational meeting has been scheduled for property owners who will be affected by the Lambrecht Avenue street reconstruction project. CLICK HERE for more information. 05/01/2008 - PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON ALMOND AVENUE AND ROXANA AVENUE STORM SEWER AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS. A public informational meeting has been scheduled for property owners who will be affected by the Almond Avenue and Roxana Avenue storm sewer and street improvement projects at Semrau Avenue. CLICK HERE for more information. 05/01/2008 - LOOKING FOR ANSWERS? GET THE HELP YOU NEED! The Eastpointe Communities that Care program provides community resource referrals for counseling, child, youth and family services, housing, foreclosure prevention, emergency needs, employment, hot lines, help for seniors and many other services. Call the Eastpointe Communities that Care program staff immediately at (586) 772-2740 or CLICK HERE for more information if you feel you can benefit from referral assistance! 04/29/2008 - 2008 SUMMER RECREATION BROCHURE AVAILABLE! The 2008 Summer Recreation Brochure is now available. CLICK HERE to access the brochure online. 04/20/2008 - REVISED CITY HALL PLAZA DESIGN. The city's architects have completed the revised design for the new city hall plaza. CLICK HERE to view the new design! 04/16/2008 - SEMCOG TRANSPORTATION SURVEY. The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) is conducting a survey to gauge the public's level of satisfaction with the region's transportation system and their attitudes toward prioritizing transportation improvements. Survey findings will be considered by SEMCOG and local elected officials as we explore transportation investment choices and establish a regional investment direction. CLICK HERE to take the online survey! 04/15/2008 - SPRING OPEN YARD DAY. Spring "Open Yard" rubbish drop-off day has been scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2008, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Public Works garage, 17800 Ten Mile Road. For more information, please CLICK HERE. 03/29/2008 - OUR WEB SITE CONTINUES TO GROW WITH STREAMING VIDEO! The City of Eastpointe is proud to announce its collaboration with CGI Communications for the production and broadcasting of web streaming videos that will highlight our great community! Initial click-to-view videos will include Welcome Video, Education Video, Quality of Life Video, and Real Estate & Relocation Video. Other videos will be added later. Please click on the Community Videos icon below to access important and up-to-date information regarding this exciting project!
03/11/2008 - POSSIBLE BUSINESS SCAM! The City of Eastpointe has received complaints from citizens that a company in Illinois claiming to be a national deed service may be scamming local residents. Apparently, the company is sending letters stating that the U.S. Government Federal Citizen Information Center web site is recommending that property owners have official or certified copies of their property deeds, and the company offers to provide official copies of deeds for a fee of $69.50. Please be advised that the City of Eastpointe is not aware of any law that would require property owners to possess an official or certified copy of their property deed. When a homeowner purchases property, the deed is normally recorded at the county register of deeds office and then returned to the homeowner. If a property owner loses his or her deed, the owner can obtain a copy from the City of Eastpointe Assessor's office for a fee of $1.00 or obtain a copy for a nominal fee from the county register of deeds office. 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. 10/23/2007 - EASTPOINTE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ADOPTS WORK PLAN AND BUDGET - On October 9, 2007, the Eastpointe Downtown Development Authority board of directors adopted its new work plan and budget. The work plan and budget are the culmination of several months of visioning, branding, and planning by the DDA. The DDA will be presenting its proposed Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan to the City Council and Planning Commission in November. 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. 08/22/2007 - CITY COUNCIL EXTENDS WAIVER OF WATER AND SEWER BILL INTEREST AND PENALTY FEES. During its regular meeting held on August 21, 2007, the Eastpointe City Council voted unanimously to extend the waiver of penalties and interest on water and sewer utility bills through July 31, 2008. The City Council recognizes the need to allow utility customers additional time to catch up payments on large water bills as a result of the water meter replacement program. If you have questions regarding the effect this waiver will have on your water and sewer bill, please contact the Finance Department at (586) 445-5030 for more information. 08/09/2007 - REPORTING STREETLIGHT OUTAGES. The City of Eastpointe has been working with Detroit Edison's Community Lighting group to expedite the repair and maintenance of the streetlights in our community. In the event of a streetlight outage, please call the Eastpointe Public Works and Service Department at (586) 445-5040 Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM, or the Office of the City Manager at (586) 445-5016 ext. 3, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, with the following information:
In cases where the pole has been knocked down or any other emergency, please call Detroit Edison immediately at 1-800-477-4747. 07/16/2007 - DOG LICENSING REQUIRED. Compliance with dog licensing is routinely checked by city staff. Avoid a violation notice and fines by licensing your pet at the City Clerk's Office. The temporary city hall (16600 Stephens Avenue) is open from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Proof of current rabies vaccination and/or neutering is required. 07/03/2007 - PROPOSED 2007-08 WATER AND SEWER RATES. Do you ever wonder how the City of Eastpointe's water and sewer rates are calculated? Do you want to know how your water and sewer payments are used by the city? CLICK HERE for the City Manager's presentation on the city's 2007-08 proposed water and sewer rates. 07/03/2007 - PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION AVAILABLE THROUGH SMART. Have you wanted to use the SMART public transportation system but don't know how the bus system works? SMART can help through their HOW TO USE THE BUS video series. 05/20/2007 - CITY HALL HAS MOVED!!! Effective May 21, 2007, Eastpointe City Hall operations have moved from the old city hall on Gratiot Avenue to the new temporary location at the Eastpointe Senior Center, 16600 Stephens. This temporary location will be the home of city hall operations for the next 12 to 18 months while the old city hall is demolished and a new facility is constructed on the Gratiot Avenue site. All main telephone numbers for city hall are the same. You may reach the general phone directory at (586) 445-5026 and the City Manager's Office at (586) 445-5016. City Council meetings will be held at the Eastpointe Community Center auditorium, 16435 Eight Mile Road. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. NEW CITY HALL PROJECT INFORMATION - If you are interested in learning more about why the City Council and administration have decided that a new city hall is needed, please CLICK HERE for a copy of the City Hall Information Sheet. REVENUE SHARING AND YOU....MICHIGAN MUNICIPAL LEAGUE VIDEO ON THE IMPACT OF REVENUE SHARING CUTS ON MUNICIPALITIES - CLICK HERE
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