Weekly Update | April 5, 2019
Council Member Castañeda-López representing DDOT Route 1 on Vernor!
Team Rocky Updates
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Shoutout to District 6 business - Lucki's Cheesecakes! Check out their NEW location at 5063 Trumbull Ave, Suite 2 in 48208!
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Budget Season Updates
All City departments have now presented their budgets to City Council and have had the opportunity to answer questions and hear comments from City Council Members and Detroit residents. City Council will be voting on the budget on Monday, April 8th. Check out a recap of budget season and a behind-the-scenes look at budget negotiation prep!
Council Approvals
- $200,000 in federal funding to Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency to support its work of providing housing, relocation, and stabilization case work for persons/families experiencing homelessness.
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City property sale at 2915 W. Hancock, 4550 and 4520 Jeffries, and 4646 and 4590 Lawton to the Detroit Dirt Foundation, a nonprofit that will build a composting facility that will produce high quality soil to be used across Detroit’s gardens and beyond
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District 6 demolitions: commercial demolition at 6782 W. Warren and emergency residential demolition at 3863 Buchanan.
- Increase of $334,097 for concrete sidewalk replacement and repair as part of the Mayor's Neighborhood Initiative Program.
- Contract for $1.4 million to provide transportation for individuals with disabilities who are seeking transportation for medical appointments, jobs, educational pursuits, and other needs.
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New Procedure for Public Comment
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Fill out this form if you wish to make a public comment at any upcoming Formal Session meeting! Once you complete this form, you will not have to complete a public comment card during the meeting.
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Zone Detroit Updates
- The City Planning Commission is working on a zoning ordinance modernization and updating project called Zone Detroit. Stay up-to-date on this project by following its Facebook page! To learn more about this initiative, read this two-page summary about the project in Arabic, Bengali, English and Spanish.
- Take a 5-minute survey to provide input about the city's current zoning ordinance, last updated in 2005.
Marathon Updates
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Click here to submit a public comment at the upcoming City Council Meeting regarding Marathon Petroleum Refinery on Tuesday, April 30 at 2PM at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, 13th floor.
Upcoming Planning & Development Department meetings
[April 8] Land-Based Projects will hold a focus group - for those involved in the food economy. 9-10:30, MSU Center (3408 Woodward)
[April 8] Land-Based Projects will hold a focus group - for urban growers, advocates & neighbors. 6-7:30PM, Focus Hope (1400 Oakman Blvd.)
[April 9] Land-Based Projects will hold a focus group for experienced stakeholders. 9-10:30, Focus Hope (1400 Oakman Blvd.)
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District 6 - Your Motor City Makeover Day is on May 18th! Register today to volunteer for a neighborhood cleanup by calling 313-224-4415 or on this website!
Events
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[April 6] Attend the Wayne County Child Support Help Program to meet with attorneys about your child support case. 1-4PM, Detroit Public Library (5201 Woodward Ave).
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[April 9] Attend the (free!) 28th Annual NOBLE & Justice Society Criminal Justice Job and Career Fair at Wayne State! 10-2PM, Student Center Building, Ballroom, 2nd Floor.
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[April 10] The Board of Zoning appeals will hear about a proposed new housing/office unit on Forest between John R and Woodward. 9AM, Coleman A. Young Municipal Center.
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[April 11] Join Urban Neighborhood Initiatives for a Global Youth Service Day for a tour of local murals and a neighborhood clean-up! Lunch provided.10-2:30PM, meet at 8300 Longworth.
- [April 13] Unity in Our Community TimeBank is hosting a a Spring Swap. Bring clean, gently used clothing and other items- and leave with some new-to-you stuff! 1-5PM, St. Peter's Church.
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[April 14] Join Southwest Pride for their annual Easter Egg Hunt! Children ages 12 and under welcome. Team Rocky will be there - come and say hi! See flyer to left for more information.
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Jobs
Councilmember Castañeda-López giving the opening remarks at a Retail Study Meeting in 48217. Stay tuned to future emails to find out when the next retail study meeting will be!
Other Resources
- The City of Detroit is seeking public input on the process of acquiring and permitting land based projects, which use land for urban agriculture, gardening, beautification and other productive uses. Take this survey to provide feedback!
2020 Census Updates
- The City of Detroit is preparing for the 2020 Census! The 2020 Census form will have a short set of questions about the number of people living in a household, their ages, race, ethnicity and income.
- It is important that every household fills out its form - the responses will determine how much federal funding Detroit will receive over the next ten years! Federal funding can help programs like Medicare and Medicaid, construction, and housing assistance.
- Look at this webpage for information on how to get involved, including how to find jobs at the US Census Bureau or as paid canvassers, how to become a Neighborhood Outreach Leader, and how community groups can request a presentation about the census!
Join the Garden Resource Program with Keep Growing Detroit to grow your own vegetables this season! The program costs $15 for family gardens and $30 for community, school or market gardens. You can also receive basic educational opportunities and training! Visit this website for more details.
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FREE TAX PREPARATION SITES sponsored by Accounting Aid Society running until April 13th!
Families and individuals with incomes up to $55,000 may be eligible for our full service tax help.
Find out and make your appointment today by calling 313-556-1920.
Most locations offer walk-in first come, first served service. Some are by appointment-only.
The Homebound Tax Program can help if you are physically unable to go to a tax site. Call us for details- 313-556-1920.
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