MDOT I-696 Open House: May 20
Happy Public Service Recognition Week from all of us at the City of Oak Park. We’re proud to work together to address the challenges facing our City and to continue to elevate it.
MDOT OPEN HOUSE IN OAK PARK: Monday, May 20, 2024, 5 - 7 pm @ Temple Emanu-El 1(4450 W. 10 Mile Road, Oak Park, MI)
This Open House is regarding the last phase of the I-696 Restore the Reuther project with the proposed rebuilding between Lahser Road and Dequindre Road. This project will impact Oak Park, along with the communities of Southfield, Lathrup Village, Huntington Woods, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak, Ferndale, Madison Heights and Hazel Park.
The pedestrian detour for Church Street over I-696 will be along Church Street and Charlotte Rothstein Park.
Oak Park Special Event Ordinance Updated
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Oak Park Special Event Ordinance Updated
The City has updated its Special Event Ordinance to now require:
🟡Application must be submitted to the City no more than 30 days prior to the event.
🟡A Street Closure Form (included with the new application) must be completed and returned with the application.
The Special Event Application can be found on the Clerk's webpage under special licenses and permits or by visiting: bit.ly/4bnq8gG
Please be reminded that a Special Event is any event that occurs on a non-permanent basis, that is different from the normal lawful use of the premises where the event is to be held, may not otherwise be permitted by the zoning ordinance, or which may require City resources over and above what has already been allocated, or that requires exclusive use of city property, or that includes the use of a tent regulated by the International Fire Code, and is of such a nature as to be acceptable to the general public with regard to morals, safety features and the conduct of the special event participants.
Now Accepting Applications for
Oak Park & Bark
That's right, as we inch closer toward the grand opening of our City's first dog park (date TBA) we are beginning the application process!
Visit bit.ly/OakParkandBark to apply to become a member of Oak Park & Bark. This application asks all the basics and is the first step to get your pooch barking for joy in the City's newest park. After filling out this form you will receive an email from an Oak Park Recreation Staff member to confirm the submitted the information and inform you on the next steps in the application process.
In order to complete the final application process, the following steps and information will be required:
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- Submittal of Rabies Vaccine(s)
- Submittal of DHLPP Vaccine(s)
- Submittal of Bordetella Vaccine(s)
- Submittal of Dog License(s)
- Submittal of Dog License Number(s)
- Viewing an orientation video and passing a related quiz
- Payment to utilize the dog park
Join Our Public Safety Family Today!
The Oak Park Public Safety Department is currently hiring and recruiting police officers and firefighters. New hires will earn a starting wage of $78,461 and top out at $91,782 after two years (for a Public Safety Officer 1). Other benefits of joining the Oak Park Public Safety teams are:
14 days off a month
No cost healthcare
Pension
Sick, personal and vacation time
Up to 80% tuition reimbursement
Opportunities to growth within 12 different units.
To learn more and to apply today visit: bit.ly/OPPoliceRecruit
2024-2025 Tree Request Form
The City of Oak Park Department of Public Works is a proud recipient of the Tree City designation again this year. This is our 41st year receiving this award and our 21st year as a Growth Award recipient. In Oak Park, we take pride in our mature tree lined streets and strive to continue to plant trees throughout the community.If you would like to request a tree planted in front of your property (in the city right-of-way, the area between the sidewalk and the street), please complete the Tree Request form by scanning the QR code or click the code to get to the form directly.
Once we begin the process of selecting tree locations for each planting season, city staff will inspection each property to ensure that the area is large enough and can support the growth of a tree.
We cannot tell you when the tree will be planted, but can assure you that we will keep your request on file for future consideration. If you have any questions, please reach out to our staff at the Department of Public Works. We can be reached at 248-691-7497.
Utility Bill Sign Up / E-Bill Authorization Form
Click or scan the QR code above to fill out a short 2-minute survey to update how utility bills are delivered to you each month.
If you wish to enroll in paperless billing, you will no longer receive paper bills via the US Postal Service and will instead receive them via the email you enter into the survey.
May Calendar
Information on City Council Meetings
Updated on 01/01/22 for Future City Council Meetings
The Oak Park City Council, along with City Boards and Commissions, will be meeting in person again, beginning Jan. 3, 2022. Public notices for upcoming City Council meetings can be found below and agenda packets for upcoming City Council meetings can be found here.
PUBLIC NOTICES: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MEETING INFORMATION
Utility Billing Change Information
Oak Park City Council adopted a modified water billing method, which separates stormwater from water and sewer charges. Water customers will incur a separate line item cost for stormwater runoff fees, effective July 1, 2020. Click the image below for more information.
City News
OAK PARK, MI – The City of Oak Park assists local businesses with advertising open positions. To learn more expand this link. Read More
Organizations that Help with Utility Costs
A list of organizations that may help with utility costs can be found here.
Please join us for two 2020 Community Visioning sessions - tell us what you would like Oak Park to look like in 2025! 01/21 from 5-7pm and 01/24 from 2-4pm, both in City Hall Lobby. Read More
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