Lathrup Village proposed work for the week of 05/10/2020:

Roads – Work started on 05/03 with group 1 streets with traffic control being delivered, erosion control set, and saw cutting of pavement butt-joints.

On 05/06, they started milling all the Type C (resurfacing) streets and should be completed with milling today. So far, so good with just a couple minor issues (keep the fingers crossed).

On 05/07, they are scheduled (weather permitting) to mill the type B (reconstruction) streets with grading of the streets scheduled for Monday (05/10).

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Trash Pick-up on the Type B streets (Cambridge and Glenwood West) will not be available on Monday, 05/10.

Parking - We have noticed that residents are still parking in their driveways. Once these 2 roads are milled, they will not be able to get out. 

Lead & Copper Exterior Excavation – Sunde has completed Phase 1A and 1B of the L & C verifications.

The week of 05/03 - no work was performed due to MISS DIG staking issues.

The week of 05/10 - Sunde is scheduled to start stage 2A (south of 696) and have MISS DIG called in for 31 properties.

Hydrants – Sunde has completed Phase 1 of the hydrant repairs (3 total).

The week of 05/03 - hydrants are scheduled for delivery on 05/07. Installation is scheduled to start on 05/08.

The week of 05/10 – the remaining hydrants for Phase 2 should be complete (8 total).

The week of 05/03 – 4 gate valves were refurbished.

The Week of 05/10 – Sunde will continue gate valve refurbishments.

Please note that there may be limited access to the road for residents. When feasible, you will be allowed access to your road between 7 pm and 7 am throughout construction.

Mail Delivery – the Post Office has advised that they will AUTOMATICALLY HOLD mail for any streets under construction. Residents can pick up their mail at the Lathrup Village Post Office (28211 Southfield Road) during their regular hours of operation. For additional information, call 800.275.8777. 

Parking – During the same two (2) to three (3) week period when the road will be closed, you will need to seek alternate parking locations as you will not have access to your street or driveway. The City Police Department will be patrolling the alternate parking areas more often during construction and will not ticket vehicles parked in the road.

Trash Pick Up & Yard Waste – There will be trash pickup this first week of construction - May 3rd. The next two (2) to three (3) week period where the road will be closed, refuse trucks will not be able to access your street. The City asks that you refrain from putting out your trash or yard waste. If able and willing, take it to the designated corner the morning of your scheduled pick up (typically on Monday). There will not be any branch chipping service on Friday’s during the construction.

Lawn Irrigation Systems - Property Owners who have irrigation systems located within ten (10) feet of the edge of the roadway should mark the location of any sprinkler heads so they are not damaged during construction. The City requests that these portions of your irrigation system be temporarily turned off during construction.

Lawns & Landscaping - All lawns impacted by construction will be restored and landscaped by the Contractor at the end of construction. The Contractor will be required to water the lawn for 2 weeks after which it will be the resident’s responsibility to water.

Tall grass must be maintained under 7 inches or seed bearing height, whichever is less. Otherwise, it may be ordered cut by the City and the property owner will be charged with the cost. This can also result in a lien on the property as a Special Assessment.

Wood and logs that are stored outside must be on a rack that keeps the firewood 8 inches above the ground and must be placed at least 12 inches raised off the ground 12 inches away from any property line. This is to help prevent the infestation of rodents.

Right-of-Way (ROW) Maintenance – this generally considered the area between the sidewalk and the street. The maintenance of this area is the responsibility of the adjacent property owner. City ordinances only permit vegetation in the ROW area. Because so many residents have placed decorative rocks in this area, an Administrative Order is in place that allows for small rocks and decorative items. These non-vegetation items must be placed at least 12 inches from the road.

Compost– free compost is available to pick up at the DPS garage located at 19101 W. 12 Mile Rd. The times are Monday through Friday, from 7:30am to 4:00pm. Residents are asked to park their vehicles on the SIDES of the bins and not directly in front of them, in order to avoid the risk of your vehicle getting stuck – because it gets muddy in this area.

The Planning Commission is now accepting applications. The Planning Commission is responsible for the preparation and implementation of the Master Plan, Capital Improvements Plan, administration of the zoning ordinance, formulating proposed policies on growth and redevelopment of the City.

The deadline for applications is Monday, May 10, 2021 at 4pm.  Applications can be downloaded here.

The Point & Pay application connects you directly to BS&A online to access your records. Just go to https://bsaonline.com/?uid=1649

To look up your account information – click on UTILITY BILLING SEARCH

To make a payment – click on UTILITY BILLING PAYMENTS

The City has received 126 responses to the survey so far! As expected, most properties have copper lines connecting to their water meters inside of their homes. But, it is important to note that 10 homes have been identified as having lead and 4 with galvanized steel. The lead and galvanized steel water service lines will be placed on the list and scheduled for replacement of the entire water service line – at the expense of the city.

If you haven’t already participated in the survey, please take a moment to participate in this important survey. Additional information about this requirement is available at this link and in this eNewsletter.

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.

Apply for the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Food4Vets here.

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