WEDNESDAY, DEC. 16, 2020
LATEST CITY NEWS & UPDATES
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STERLING HEIGHTS INVITES YOU TO APPLY!
We are looking for a diverse group of seven residents who are passionate about bringing the community together and committed to the goal of breaking through the barriers of prejudice, bias and divisiveness to realize our vision of a vibrant, inclusive community with an exceptional quality of life.
If you are a Sterling Heights resident who wants to join us in making sure every fellow resident feels welcome, accepted, respected and safe, we encourage you to apply for this commission!
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DODGE PARK ICE RINK IS OPEN!
The Dodge Park Ice Rink is now open with modifications in an effort to meet current state guidelines and to ensure the health and safety of our community.
Interested skaters will need to register in order to skate at the rink this year! With a limited amount of 75 skaters per time block, we strongly encourage you to pre-register online.
We are happy to announce skate rentals will be available this season for $4.
Patrons that rent our skates will be given a clear plastic bag to place their shoes in. Skates will only be used once per block of time and will be disinfected prior to the next rental.
Please note the following modifications:
- Masks/facial coverings will be required at all times.
- A signed waiver is required to use the amenity. Skaters under 18 years of age will need a parent or guardian to sign the waiver.
- Skaters will be required to maintain social distancing while using the facility, including while on the ice. Gathering in groups will not be permitted on and off the ice.
Visit our website for more info and hours!
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VAN DYKE AVENUE MASTER PLAN
Beginning in August 2020, the City of Sterling Heights and the Van Dyke Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority partnered with Design Workshop—a planning, urban design, and landscape architecture firm—to create a master plan for the future of the Van Dyke Avenue corridor between 18-1/2 Mile Road to the south and M-59 to the north.
This master planning effort will begin with an understanding of the conditions on the ground, include feedback from the Sterling Heights community and local stakeholders to identify goals, values, and priorities, and result in a conceptual redevelopment plan for the future of the corridor and its role in Sterling Heights and the larger region.
This effort will involve a variety of opportunities to engage with the planning team virtually through our Community Workshops.
View materials from our Virtual Community Workshop #2: Redevelopment & Placemaking on our website!
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HOUSE FIRE IN STERLING HEIGHTS |
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SMOKE DETECTORS SAVE LIVES
Do you have smoke detectors? Are they working? They may save your life. Sterling Heights resident Brina Talley just survived a house fire thanks to a working smoke detector in her home. This is her story.
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CITY RECEIVES OUTSTANDING AUDIT RESULTS FROM PLANTE MORAN AND GFOA'S HIGHEST AWARDS
Results from an independent audit for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2020 showed that Sterling Heights continues to manage its finances very well.
City Controller Nick Makie presented the audit to the Mayor and City Council Tuesday, Dec. 15. Makie said independent auditors Plante & Moran once again issued the City an “unmodified” opinion as part of its audit process - the highest rating possible. In addition, for the 32nd consecutive year, the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) recognized the City for its excellence in financial reporting and budgeting.
Plante Moran commended the City for following its long-term financial plan and continuing to live within its budget. Plante Moran further commented on the strength of the budgeting process which has allowed the City to continue to contribute to fund reserves at levels above the median. The accounting firm highlighted that the City has continued to proactively address earned legacy costs. The condition of the books and records were in great shape with no journal entries identified during the audit.
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HISTORY TODAY: THE CHILDREN OF COVID-19
History examines the past, but it also happens every day. During extraordinary times, it’s necessary to pause and mark the present for posterity. In these overwhelming days of Coronavirus, it is our duty to record and preserve the first-hand experiences of today.
The Sterling Heights Historical Commission is organizing an outreach project with a goal of gathering and preserving the expressed effects of COVID-19 on our children through the mediums of art and words.
Children, age 18 and under, are invited to submit a drawing or essay that expresses their emotions, impressions, moods, perspectives, and personal encounters caused by the Coronavirus.
Submissions will be permanently archived and preserved in the City’s historical collection. Each entrant will receive a commemorative certificate recognizing participation. Entries will be placed on exhibit at the Sterling Heights Community Center at a future date when public gatherings are approved safe.
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CITY TO BE CLOSED DEC. 24 THROUGH JAN. 4 FOR HOLIDAY BREAK
The City will be closed for the holidays beginning Thursday, Dec. 24 through Sunday, January, 3, 2021.
City offices include City Hall, DPW, Recycling Center, 41A District Court, Library, Community Center, Senior Center, and Nature Center.
Please note, refuse collection will be delayed one day.
Christmas Day - Friday, December 25, 2020, closed, Friday picked up on Saturday, December 26, 2020
New Years Day - Friday, January 1, 2021, closed, Friday picked up on Saturday January 2, 2021
*** If you need to make a payment during this time, you can do so online or in the Drop Box located in front of City Hall. All payments received in the drop box by December 31 will be processed in December. ***
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, DEC. 15, 2020
Watch last night's council meeting on our SHTV YouTube channel here.
View meeting packet and agenda here.
Meeting will begin at 7 p.m.
You can also watch the live meeting via:
- Comcast Channel 5 (Viewing)
- WOW Channel 10 (Viewing)
- AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 (Viewing)
- Zoom teleconference (Listening and public participation under Communication from Citizens accessible by calling in at (929) 205-6099 and entering meeting code 923 9405 8932 when prompted. A passcode will not be necessary; simply hit # again to enter the meeting.) Members of the public may join the Zoom meeting via videoconference by the Zoom video link.
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