Tringali has informed us that the Branch Chipper is disabled. Unfortunately, they will not be able to complete the branch chipping scheduled for today. The replacement part is expected early next week and branch chipping should resume on Friday, May 21^st for Lathrup Village residents.

That’s probably the question on many residents' minds these days. Road work has started on our Phase 1 streets (Avilla, Glenwood, Santa Barbara, Bungalow, Cambridge, Sunset, and Sunnybrook), and the first layer of asphalt has already been laid down.

There won’t be a lot of paving work this week (the big rigs need to stay off the new road surface for 5 days); however, the city’s paving contractor ASI will start removing and replacing driveways, sidewalks, culverts, and begin landscape restoration. 

Residents are asked to refrain from driving on the newly resurfaced streets and to keep vehicles off the streets from 7 am to 7 pm.

Don’t forget to do a happy dance - regular trash pick-up will happen on Monday, May 17^th.

The project that has everyone calling is the Water Service Line Verifications! To meet the state standards, water service lines must be verified at 3 distinct points – inside the house, public side of the curb stop, and the private (property owner's) side of the curb stop.

Many residents have verified inside the house by using the QR code and instructions. If you haven’t already completed this step, see below for instructions. To verify the 2^nd and 3^rd points, the city’s contractor Sunde Building will dig out an area approximately 5’ x 3’ x 6’ to view both sides of the curb stop. Typically, this in the front yard near the sidewalk and is marked with a metal disc. Approximately, after 2 weeks of the work being complete, the city’s contractor will restore the disturbed area. We only ask that you water the new grass seed. 

Detailed updates on all infrastructure projects may be found at http://www.lathrupvillage.org/businesses/infrastructure.php and questions may be directed to Susie Stec, Director – Community & Economic Development at ciprojects@lathrupvillage.org or 248-557-2600 ext 223.

Tallgrass 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 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.

Check out this week's @Your Library Online for upcoming events.

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