TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
LATEST CITY NEWS & UPDATES
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RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO MASK UP AND SOCIALLY DISTANCE
Throughout July and early August, the city of Sterling Heights experienced a surge in COVID-19 positive cases. In order to prevent the virus from spreading throughout the community, we urge all residents to continue masking up and practice social distancing. Whether indoors or out, masks should be worn whenever you may be unable to keep a 6’ distance between yourself and others.
In addition, the CDC recommends frequent hand washing. These practices will become even more important as the weather changes and we begin spending more time indoors. We appreciate everyone’s help in keeping our community safe and healthy.
For more information on ways you can prevent community spread, visit the CDC website.
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APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE FOR NEW GRANT PROGRAM FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
We are excited to offer our new Microenterprise Assistance Grant Program to our small businesses, which are the backbone of Sterling Heights. Sterling Heights' Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) will be providing grants of up to $5,000 to small businesses impacted by COVID-19.
This program provides CARES Act CDBG-CV grants, not loans, to small businesses with five employees or less. These grants are to assist with the payment of a business’s preparation, prevention, and responses to the Coronavirus. Some of the activities the funds can be used for include: purchasing materials or equipment needed to adapt business spaces and activities to comply with CDC and social distancing guidelines, purchasing safety supplies/materials for employees, and general financial assistance for business stabilization due to COVID-19 related revenue shortfalls, such as rent, mortgage payments and utilities.
Applications are now being accepted! Program details, eligibility requirements and online application procedures are available on the City’s website.
For questions regarding the Microenterprise Assistance Grant Program, or for help completing the application, please email: microgrant@sterling-heights.net.
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CIVILIAN FIRE ACADEMY
Ever wonder what it takes to be a Sterling Heights Fire Fighter? Come find out!
Join us for our Civilian Fire Academy and learn from the best! The academy will start on Sept. 16th and run for five weeks.
Students will participate in fire extinguisher training, vehicle extrication, simulated fire attack, CPR / AED certification and much more!
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JOIN US THURSDAYS AT THE DODGE PARK FARMERS MARKET
Join our amazing vendors at Dodge Park every Thursday from 3-8 p.m. They are bringing you the freshest locally grown produce and many other goodies -- so make sure to come check it out!
The Dodge Park Farmers Market will run until Thursday, September 24.
We also accept EBT, so no family will be turned away. DPFM participates in the Double Up Food Bucks and Senior Project FRESH/Market program.
See full list of vendors and food trucks that will be at the market this week on our website!
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UPDATE FROM DPW
Macomb County has teamed up with the Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) to treat phragmites along Macomb County roadways in Sterling Heights. This will help control the invasive plants throughout the City.
Applications will take place between September 1-30, 2020. The treatment areas include: 19 Mile Rd,, Mound Rd., 17 Mile Rd., and Hannebauer Lane.
Please refrain from allowing any persons or pets entering the treated areas until the spray has dried.
Visit their website for more info and to view complete maps highlighting treatment areas.
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SHPL BRINGS THE
USED, BUT STERLING BOOKSTORE OUTSIDE
The Sterling Heights Public Library knows patrons have been aching to get their hands on inexpensive titles!
Join us on Saturday, September 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as we bring Used, But Sterling Bookstore to the library's front entrance You will find several choice items, including fiction and nonfiction books, magazines, puzzles, and more!
Cash and checks will be accepted. Donations cannot be accepted at this time.
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THERE IS STILL TIME TO FILL OUT YOUR CENSUS!
Hey, Sterling Heights! We are currently at a 83.8% census response rate, which means not everyone has been counted yet! We want to make sure YOU COUNT! It’s the home stretch, and we’re so close to reaching our goal of a 90% count. You can help!
Complete your census today!
Remember - when we’re all counted, we all win!
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STERLING HEIGHTS ELECTION CENTER |
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Election Center is now located at the Senior Center - 40200 Utica Rd
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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STERLING HEIGHTS VOTERS TO DETERMINE FUTURE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
On Nov. 3, 2020, Sterling Heights voters will be presented with two proposed amendments to the City Charter. The 4 ballot proposal would amend the City Charter to provide for a 4-year term for the offices of Mayor and City Council beginning with the November 2021 city election. The City Charter currently provides for a 2-year term for these offices.
The 400 ballot proposal would decrease the number of registered voter signatures required on nominating petitions to 400 for the offices of Mayor and City Council through an amendment to the City Charter. The City Charter currently requires candidates to secure the signatures of 1% of the registered voters in Sterling Heights, which equates to nearly 900 signatures.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPT. 1, 2020
Watch last night's council meeting on our SHTV YouTube channel here.
View the Sept. 1 meeting packet and agenda here.
held at the Sterling Heights Community Center located at 40250 Dodge Park Road. Meeting will begin at 7:00 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)
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