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 - April 1, 2021

CITY OFFICES CLOSED:

FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2021

in Observance of

Good Friday!

City News

FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION

Saturday, April 17th, 1:00-4:00 PM at City Hall

Volunteers are needed. Please click here if you are interested in volunteering.

Spring Your Town Now Available!

Click Here

Yard Waste Collection Starts Monday

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.

Tile Painting Event--March 25th, 2021

City of Lathrup Village. Tile Painting. March 25, 2021

Oakland County Housing Survey

The Oakland County Neighborhood and Housing Development division is excited to launch a quick Oakland County Neighborhood and Housing Needs Survey. Oakland County genuinely want to know how Oakland County residents see their own communities. In order to give us the most diverse representation, they are sharing this far and wide. We hope that everyone from Lathrup Village will take 10 minutes to take the survey. They are extending the invitation to homeowners, renters, families, and couples. They would love to hear from seniors, college students, Veterans, New Americans, and everyone in between. Anyone who lives, works or plays here is invited to participate! The more survey-takers we have, the more complete the picture of Oakland County housing and community needs will become.

Please feel free to share the link with your networks. The survey is in English, Spanish, Arabic, and Simplified Chinese. Any questions can be directed to chi@oakgov.com or 248.858.0493.

Infrastructure Project Updates

Want to learn more about ongoing and upcoming Infrastructure Projects?

The City of Lathrup Village has created a centralized web page so you can see all ongoing and upcoming Infrastructure Projects.

On this page, you can see what to expect in 2021, and learn about the Capital Improvement Bonds and Bond Proposals. Visit the page here.

WRC Quarterly Newsletter

The Water Resources Commissioner's Quarterly Newsletter is now available.

View Here

Introducing: Point & Pay

The City is working to bring Point & Pay – a easy to use online payment option to residents and businesses in April 2021! You will be able to make payments online for water bills, property taxes, special assessments, and building/zoning permits by credit card or electronic checks – anytime, anywhere!

Customers can also download an app to access their bills and even schedule recurring payments. Point & Pay integrates with our BS&A, to streamline our payment and accounting processes. Point & Pay will accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. There is a convenience fee of 3% with a $2 minimum for credit/debit cards and $3 for e-Checks up to $10,000.

Customers will still have the option to pay by cash, check or credit card at city hall, by mail, or in the drop box outside of the Police Station.

Fireside Fridays are canceled tomorrow, Friday, April 2nd, due to the closure of City Hall for observance of Good Friday.

Join the Beautification Task Force!

Are you interested in planting, flowers, and keeping Lathrup Village beautiful? Join the DDA's Beautification Task Force! The Task Force will help create and organize Lovin' Lathrup Village Clean-Ups, Downtown District Flower Baskets, and more!

OR volunteer at our Planting Parties. Planting Parties will work on getting the District Flower baskets planted and designing and planting our Gateway Signs.

To sign up and for more information, email Cori here.

Spring into Self-Care!

Join the Lathrup Village DDA for Spring into Self-Care!

Visit the LVDDA Facebook and Instagram for Self-Care videos from LV health, wellness, and beauty businesses all April long!

Visit a Lathrup Village health, wellness, and beauty business in the month of April and submit your receipt to enter our Self-Care gift basket worth over $200!! Simply submit your receipt by using this form, via email, or using the DropBox in the City Hall Lobby.

Businesses can still sign up to submit a video here!

City of Lathrup Village. PSA. DDA. Spring Into Self Care. March 26,2021.

Thu, Apr 1, 2021 12:00 AM EST

Step Up LV Challenge

Lathrup Village Parks and Recreation Department, Lathrup Village

Tickets

Join the Step Up Challenge!

Being active is a great component of self-care, and that's why we are asking you to join us in the Step Up Challenge! Bike, run, or walk in this challenge. Weekly winners in each category win a FREE entry into the Self-Care Gift Basket raffle. The Challenge kicks of April 1, step check-ins are every Sunday via Google Form or emailing here. Open to every ability and age.

Community Garden Rental Information

April 1 - open to residents only

May 1- non-residents may apply

Pricing:

Early bird: $45 (first 5 plots rented, starting April 1 and ending May 1)
Resident fee: $55
Non-resident fee: $65* (not available until May 1)

Other Info:

Plots are raised beds measuring 4x8 ft.
They will be filled with organic soil.
Water access is included in the price.
The rental period is April 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021.
No discount in the price for renting later in the season.
One plot per person.
20 plots are available.
*The rental contract is being finalized and will be sent to anyone who registers before the form is available.

Other questions: email LathrupVeggieGarden@gmail.com

Water Line Material Survey

IMPORTANT REMINDER!

Lathrup Village residents are being asked to help to identifying if the water service material that connects to the water meter in their home contains lead, copper, or galvanized steel.

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.

The information submitted will be reviewed by staff and loaded onto a GIS map and database. This will make it easier for the Department of Public Service to identify the materials for each property and which may require replacement., which is required by the State of Michigan.

COVID-19 Update

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.