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Birmingham, MI 48012
Ph. 248.530.1800
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Welcome to the June 2019 edition of the Around Town e-Newsletter from the City of Birmingham. We hope you enjoy this e-newsletter and forward it to friends or family who may be interested in the City of Birmingham!
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Inside City Hall with Birmingham City Manager, Joe Valentine
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| Inside City Hall June 2019 |
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Assessment and analysis ongoing in the Citywide Master Plan process following last month's Charrette
While the Citywide Master Plan Charrette concluded in late May, the Master Plan process itself remains at full throttle as the City's renowned consultants, led by noted Planner Andres Duany, analyze and assess input from hundreds and hundreds of Birmingham residents, merchants and stakeholders on what their vision is for the City's next 20 years.
The Charrette itself was a success as Duany and his team from DPZ Co Design discussed and analyzed housing trends, neighborhood development, transportation and a number of other topics during the week long gathering held from May 14-May 21. If you could not be part of the Charrette in May and still want to participate, you still can!
It is expected a second online and hard copy survey will be available for your consideration this month. More information on the new survey can be found at www.thebirminghamplan.com. In addition, from July 8th-July 10th, a Citywide Master Plan Drop in Clinic will be held from 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. at 255 S. Old Woodward in downtown Birmingham.
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Voters asked to consider Birmingham N.O.W. Project on August 6th
On August 6
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, voters will be asked to consider a bond proposal to support the demolition of the North Old Woodward Parking Structure, the construction of a new parking structure and the extension of Bates Street to North Old Woodward, also known as the Birmingham N.O.W. Project.
The proposed new parking structure will have a minimum of 1,150 public parking spaces which is 400 more space than the existing structure, located at 333 North Old Woodward. The existing structure is more than 50 years old. While still operable and safe, costs to maintain the aging structure continue to escalate.
The funding to support the repayment of the bonds will come from the Automobile Parking System, which is supported by user fees. Revenues from the parking system will be obligated to fund the bond debt, which will not exceed $57,400,000 Taxpayers will not be charged for any elements of the project.
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Fire Department adds to medical response services with Engine 2 upgrade
The Birmingham Fire Department has an additional tool to help it provide swift and comprehensive medical response services.
Engine 2 has been upgraded to an Advanced Life Support (ALS) unit. Engine 2 and its crew will now have all the life-saving medical equipment that an ALS ambulance would carry which includes:
- A LifePak 15 monitor/defibrillator
- ALS cardiac drugs
- Oxygen and much more.
Another key facet to the Engine 2 upgrade is its location. Engine 2 is housed at the rebuilt Birmingham Fire Station 2, located at 1600 W. Maple Rd., formerly referred to as the Chesterfield Fire Station. By doing so, the Birmingham Fire Department now has Advanced Life Support services available on the east and west side of the City.
More information on the services of the Birmingham Fire Department can be found on the City website at
www.bhamgov.org/fire
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Swing into Action at Woman's Day and Nite Golf Events
Women's Golf Day - Global Event
Tuesday - June 4th at Lincoln Hills
$35 Per Player
9 Holes Golf with Cart - Shotgun Start @ 10am
Awards Luncheon To Follow
Nite Golf
Friday - June 21st at Springdale
$35 Per Player
9 Holes Walking Under the Moon
Taco Bar at 7:00-8:00 pm
Lincoln Hills and Springdale Golf Course offer a quick round of golf for those on the go and are rated as two of the top nine-hole courses in Oakland County. Reservations may be made online or by calling Lincoln Hills at (248) 530-1670 or Springdale at (248) 530-1660. Reserve your tee time and learn more at
www.GolfBirmingham.org
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Local Chefs to Compete during Chef Clash Sunday
 The popular Chef Clash Sunday event will take place on Sunday, June 23 from 10 a.m. - noon. Birmingham chefs are challenged with two dishes, one savory and one sweet. Local judges will score the dishes created at the event. Chefs must complete these dishes with the use of mystery ingredients from the market's vendors. There will also be samples for shoppers to taste from each chef's restaurant.
Chefs from Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Adachi and others will go head-to-head to earn this year's Master Chef Champion title.
The market is located at 660 North Old Woodward, across from Salvatore Scallopini Restaurant and just north of Booth Park. It will be open from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. every Sunday from May through October. Learn more at www.AllinBirmingham.com/FarmersMarket.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Experience Concerts & Movies in the Park
The treasured In the Park Summer Concert series is back in Shain Park this summer. Bring your blanket or lawn chair, kick off your shoes, sing and dance with local bands playing a wide variety of music genres. A special patriotic concert will be held on Sunday, July 7 at 7 p.m., and afternoon concerts will be held on July 10 and August 14 from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Mark your calendar for these upcoming July concerts:
Wednesday, July 3, 2019 - The Blue Cat (Blues, Rock and Contemporary) 7pm
Sunday, July 7, 2019 - US Jazz Ambassadors 7pm
Wednesday, July 10, 2019 - Siloam Pool (Jazz-Soul) 12pm-2pm
Wednesday, July 10, 2019 - Steve Acho (Pop/Rock) 7pm
Wednesday, July 17, 2019 - Audrey Ray (Country) 7pm
Wednesday, July 24, 2019 - Skye Island Band (Motown Jazz & Blues) 7pm
Wednesday, July 31, 2019 - Thornetta Davis (Blues) 7pm
Find more information at
www.bhamgov.org/summerconcerts
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Enjoy a Movie Under the Stars in Booth Park
It's show time in Booth Park! The Birmingham Shopping District's popular Movie Night events offer pre-show entertainment at 7:30 p.m. followed by a movie at dusk. Attendees enjoy free popcorn, water and giveaways while supplies last. Mark your calendar for these upcoming Movie Night events:
Friday, June 14 - Featured presentation:
Zootopia
Friday, July 12
- Featured presentation:
The Sandlot
Friday, August 23
- Featured presentation: Monsters, Inc.
In the event of inclement weather, movie nights will be held the following day (Saturday).
Monitor the
Birmingham Shopping District Facebook page for weather updates.
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Avoid Fines: Keep Grass & Weeds Below Eight Inches
 To ensure our city looks well-maintained, the City's ordinance requires grass and weeds to be kept below eight inches high. Poison ivy, ragweed or any other poisonous, noxious or unhealthy growths are prohibited. Those in violation of this ordinance will have their lawn mowed and will be required to pay for the service. Access the entire Grass and Noxious Weed ordinance (Sec. 118-66) on the City's website. For more information, call the Department of Public Services at
(248) 530-1700. To make a complaint, call the
Birmingham Code Enforcement Hotline at 248-530-1859
, and leave a detailed message.
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 Usually landscaping is recognized as the unique natural feature that enhances the aesthetic view around your home. However, environmentally conscious landscaping practices have the ability to not only make your home beautiful, but also protect the rivers, lakes, and streams within your local watershed.
Stormwater from lawns, roofs, and driveways flow through storm drains and end up discharging into the watershed. The tips below help reduce the amount of runoff and pollutants that are discharged into your local watershed.
- Use rain barrels to collect rainwater for watering gardens to reduce stormwater peak flow runoff.
- Use Earth-Friendly fertilizers which contain a reduced amount of stormwater pollutants.
- Install a rain garden with native wildflowers to capture stormwater runoff. A rain garden helps trap pollutants and improves the quality of water being discharged into the local watershed.
- Use natural mulches around your home for moisture preservation and to infuse additional nutrients to the soil. A mulching mower will finely cut grass and reduce the need for fertilizer.
- Practice composting leaves and other clippings as an organic method to improve soil quality.
For more information on landscaping tips, please visit Michigan Green Industry Association
http://www.landscape.org/
or call (248) 646-4992.
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June News from the Birmingham Museum
In May we had the pleasure of having every second grade class in the Birmingham School District come through for a tour of both houses! The students learn about early Birmingham history and put themselves in the shoes of other kids that have lived in Birmingham over the last 201 years through hands-on activities put on by museum staff and volunteers. Students begin at the historic Hill School Bell, and throughout the tour explore life as traveling pioneers and early Birmingham settlers.
Stop by to see our new exhibit, "Birmingham: Before and After" to see what we've been up to lately! We are open Tuesday through Saturday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and located at 556 W. Maple Rd. Parking is available in the Chester Street parking deck. Admission is $7.00 for adults, $5.00 for students and seniors, children 5 and under are free. Please visit us on the web at www.bhamgov.org/museum or www.facebook.com/TheBirminghamMuseum.
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June News from the Baldwin Library
Saturday, June 8 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Paws from studying and pet a pooch from Therapy Dogs International. Pizza will be provided. This is an after-hours event just for students in grades 9-12.
Friday, June 14 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Join us as we kick off A Universe of Stories! Summer Reading 2019. Register for Summer Reading and join us for crafts, games, and more. There are Summer Reading programs for Adults, Teens, and Youth.
Tuesday, June 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Hear stories from the creative teams at the Michigan Opera Theatre about their upcoming productions. Registration required.
The Baldwin Public Library is located at 300 W. Merrill Street.
For more information visit
www.baldwinlib.org
or call (248) 647-1700.
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Next: A Community Center for Boomers & Beyond
2121 Midvale, Birmingham, MI
THE MARRIAGE OF WINE & CHEESE
June 13 - 6:00 pm
John Jonna, Wine Sommelier, Gourmet Food Savant
Join John on a tour of the history of cheese and the cheese
making process. Explore cheese's amazing affinity for variety
and style worldwide. John will also discuss the art of wine
and cheese pairing and will offer samples of a few cheeses to
explain the differences and make you smile.
MICHIGAN MODERN:
An Architectural Legacy
Wednesday, June 19 at 12:00 noon
This beautiful book takes readers on a privileged tour
of iconic buildings and interiors designed by some of the
world's most renowned and celebrated architects and
interior designers. One breathtaking view after another
invites readers to enter what are often private realms not
open to the public to explore the innovative and often
breathtaking designs.
Author Brian D. Conway
and
photographer
James Haefner
join us to discuss the vibrant
design culture that thrives to this day in Michigan.
NEW MEMBER COFFEE
Thursday, June 20 at 1:00 pm
Join us for coffee and treats to hear about all the
great opportunities we offer and to learn about our website
- while getting to know other new members and the Next staff!
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Thank you for reading Around Town, a monthly e-newsletter from the City of Birmingham. We hope you find the information timely and useful. Please feel free to forward this e-mail to friends and neighbors who may be interested in Birmingham.
Sincerely,
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