Lathrup Village eNewsletter

CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE

27400 Southfield Road

Lathrup Village, MI 48076

248.557.2600

www.lathrupvillage.org

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E-Newsletter - March 5, 2021

City News

Yard Waste Collection

Yard waste collection will begin on

Monday, April 5, 2021.

Compostable items such as leaves, weeds, twigs, etc. should be placed in yard waste bags: (under 2 inches in diameter and broken/cut to fit in yard waste bags).

Alternatively, yard waste may be placed in plastic garbage cans marked with the SOCRRA “YARD WASTE” stickers (which are available at no cost at the city hall).

For more information on yard waste disposal please contact SOCRRA at www.socrra.org.

Michigan's New Redistricting Process

The Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission has put together a presentation about the process of redrawing district lines following the U.S. Census. The Presentation can be found here.

Villager's Pride & Produce

The Villagers' Pride and Produce Community Vegetable Garden is preparing to kick off its first season this spring! For more information, check out their March Newsletter, to sign up for the newsletter, click here.

This month's newsletter covers How to Get Involved and a virtual Seed Workshop on March 20th.

Lathrup Village Police Department Blankets

Interested in an LVPD custom knit blanket? These custom knit blankets are 63” x 63” with the Lathrup Village Police shoulder patch Logo are $52.00 each.

If you're interested in a blanket, email Chief Scott McKee at policechief@lathrupvillage.org.

Questions about Water Bills

Water Bill Update

There have been many questions from residents. So, we wanted to share some information with everyone:

Water Bills Late - Water bills were mailed out last week. Adding to this delay, with the weather, the mail has been exceptionally slow.

Phone Calls - we are short 2 staff persons at City Hall. Response to calls may take until the next business day.

Water Meters - some are reporting fluctuating bills. We encourage you to sign up to have your water meter tested. (see sign up link below)

People often have questions about their water and sewer bills. In Lathrup Village, the City Council approves the water and sewer rates with the adoption of the budget. The new rates take effect on July 1st of each year.

WATER RATES: Some of the costs that are covered in a water bill include: purchasing the water from the Southeastern Oakland County Water Authority (SOCWA), salaries, water system maintenance, water loss, and water main replacement projects. There is also a charge for the water meter, based on the size. The minimal water bill is $50.53.

SEWER RATES: The sewer fund has similar expenses, along with costs for Sewage Disposal Service charged by the Evergreen Farmington Sewage Disposal System (EFSDS) and the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA), Capital Expenditures, Sewer System Maintenance, and operating the Sanitary Retention Tank

Below are some of the details.

WATER RATE

$43.48 per 1,000 cubic feet

SEWER RATE

$82.59 per 1,000 cubic feet

With Aging Water/Sewer Systems,

How Can We Fix Them?

Veteran COVID-19 Relief

Veteran's COVID-19 Emergency Financial Relief through Oakland County has reopened! This is a fund providing emergency financial assistance for Oakland County veterans, service members and eligible family members affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information, go here.