 YOUR CITY AT WORK FOR YOU!
The Honorable Mayor Hubert Yopp
Released: Thursday, March 26, 2020
Secretary of State offices returning to regular weekday hours; further streamlining critical services
Treasury: Michiganders Unemployed Due to COVID-19 Eligible for Collections Assistance
Governor Whitmer Orders Temporary Restrictions on Non-Essential Medical and Dental Procedures
Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Order Temporarily Suspending Evictions
UPDATED: MDHHS Announces Additional Test Results from Commercial and Clinical Labs in Today's Case Count
Weekly Update!
Please find below an update of activities taking place between
(3/16/2020 thru TBD)
WATER DEPARTMENT
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- Please be advices that the Highland Park Water Department Customer Service Center will be CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. If any residents should have any questions or concerns please direct calls to the City of Highland Park Water Department at (313) 865-1876 to leave a message or email hpwaterdepartment@metroca.net. Please utilize our online payment system or the drop box (no cash please) to make payments. We apologize for the inconvenience.
- If any customer received pitchers or faucet filters during the distribution period in July 2019, please contact the Customer Service Center via phone (313-865-1876) or email hpwaterdepartment@metroca.net to make arrangements on obtaining your filter refill cartridges.
- The National League of Cities (NLC) is offering Highland Park residents “homeowner repair protection for leaking, clogged or broken water and sewer lines from the point of utility connection to the home exterior.” If you would like more information, please visit www.slwofa.com or call the NLC at 1-866-922-9006.
- The Customer Service Center would like to remind all customers that Payments can also be made online athttps://highlandparkmi.gov/Services/Water.aspx by clicking on the link “View and Pay your Bill online”. Should you have any questions or concerns please Contact the Customer Service Center at 313-865-1876.
- The Customer Service Center would like for residents to be aware they have a monthly drainage/stormwater bill that generates for each parcel they own, even without active water usage. If residents have questions, they can call the Customer Service Center at 313-865-1876 to review their account/s.
- Preparation of construction drawings for 2020 Water Main and Lead Line Replacement are continuing. Construction slated to begin late Spring 2020 (Work activity: Contractor bids anticipated on March 30th and to be open during April 6th City Council Meeting).
- Preparation of construction drawings for 2020 2nd Avenue Sinkhole Repairs, Sewer Lining, and Sewer Cleaning in designated parts of city. Construction slated to begin late Spring 2020 Work activity: Contractor bids anticipated on March 30th and to be open during April 6th City Council Meeting).
- Water Department held a meeting with Wayne Metro to discuss available funding assistance. Wayne Metro is currently offering “One-Time Assistance of up to $500 per household” for water bill assistance. If Residents are interested and would like to know more information, please call 313-388-9799 or visitwww.waynemetro.org.
- Another available Source for residents interested in receiving water bill assistance is with Detroit Water Project. Any resident interested should apply online at www.Detroitwaterproject.org.
WORK ACTIVITY
- City Water Department to perform emergency repairs as necessary
CITY ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
- Ongoing acceptance and processing of right-of-way and site plan permits
- Documentation of all construction related activity from contractors and utility companies within the city
CONTRACTOR ACTIVITY
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- No Scheduled work activities
If any residents should have any questions or concerns please direct calls to the City of Highland Park Water Department at (313) 865-1876.
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Encourage your Neighbor to Respond TODAY.
Highland Parks Future is Depending on it.
Our count is down due to COVID-19. Don't let that stop us from reaching our 100% count goal.
Each household is worth 1,800.00. This is money that will go to the City of Highland Park for city services, such, but not limited too; The Library, Schools, Healthcare, Grocery Stores, etc. It takes 5mins online and 5mins on the phone.
This information is not shared with the government.
The 2020 Census will ask a few simple questions about you and everyone who is or will be living with you on April 1, 2020.
For the first time, you can choose to complete the census online, by phone, or by mail. Find out more about each of these methods below:
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ALL ERNEST T. FORD RECREATION CENTER EVENTS ARE CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
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Carlton D. Clyburn Jr., City Council President / Mayor Pro -Tem / District 1
City Phone - 313-252-0050 Ext. 396 / Direct: 313-378-3749
Email: clyburn@highlandparkmi.gov
Kendrich Bates, City Council, District 2
City Phone - 313-252-0050 Ext. 398 / Direct: 313-378-3594
Email: kbates@highlandparkmi.gov
Derrick Armstrong, City Council, District 3
City Phone - 313-252-0050 Ext. 395 / Direct: 313-378-4458
Email: darmstrong@highlandparkmi.gov
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2020 Election Dates
Presidential Primary, March 10th
State Primary, August 4th
State General, November 3rd
Brenda Green, City Clerk
12050 Woodward Ave.
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 252-0050 x 220 |
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Highland Park Police Department is hiring for
Certified Police Officers & Reserved Police Officers
APPLY ONSITE
Highland Park City Hall
Monday - Friday 9am-3pm
12050 Woodward Ave
Highland Park, Michigan 48203
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 Members of the working media who wish to seek additional information or would like to pose any additional questions we ask that you submit them in writing to Marli Blackman, Press Secretary @ mblackman@highlandparkmi.gov or call (313) 252-0050 ext. 258 or (313) 790-1076. Visit: www.highlandparkcity.org for more information
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