Oak Park

Oak Park Residents:

Our Public Works crews will monitor local streets and clear catch basin covers as necessary. To lessen the possibility of flooding, residents can also remove debris covering the catch basins by using a rake or shovel. If storm drain covers or manhole covers are displaced, we ask residents to please call the Department of Public Works at (248) 691-7497 during normal working hours Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm or during non-working hours contact Public Safety Dispatch at (248) 691-7520; do not attempt to move these on your own.

I also want to take this opportunity to remind our residents that we, along with our neighboring cities, use a combined stormwater and sanitary sewer system. This system allows household water and stormwater to flow to the Kuhn Water Retention and Treatment Basin.

Please also note the part of the line from residents’ basements to the City’s sewer, including the connection, is the homeowner’s responsibility.

While the City cannot provide specific directions for your household, I would like to provide you a few tips for dealing with problems you may face during these heavy rainfalls. If your basement floods, you may choose to do the following:

• Stay away from damaged electrical outlets and devices near standing water.
• Turn off your central air or furnace at the control device unit.
• If you smell natural gas or suspect an electrical issue in your home, please contact the appropriate utility companies immediately:
  • Natural Gas – Consumer’s Energy (800) 477-5050
  • Electricity – Detroit Edison (800) 477-4747
• If you have standing water in your home, call a plumber and assume it is not safe.
• Dry out wet areas as soon as possible; open windows in your basement if you have them.
• If you have a sump pump, please make sure it is working correctly.

As already noted, we are expecting more rain today and throughout the weekend.  The City will be providing updates if the situation changes. Please be safe Oak Park.

We continue to have the best interest of our residents and employees at heart and appreciate your cooperation at a time when COVID-19 case numbers are again on the rise.

The COVID-19 vaccine is available to the public, through a partnership with Henry Ford Health Systems, in the Community Center (14300 Oak Park Blvd.) every third Wednesday between 9 am and 4 pm. Vaccinations are free and this is a walk-in clinic. The next clinic will be held on Oct. 6, 2021. 

Autumn Fest on Oct. 2
 Join us for this family-friendly event on Saturday, Oct. 2 from 11 am-9 pm in the Water Tower Social District ( 14700 Kingston-behind the 11 Mile Road businesses). There will be a BBQ competition, vendors, food and beverages, a family area and an evening concert.
 

September Calendar

 Information on City Council Meetings 
Updated on 06/28/21 for Future City Council Meetings

The Oak Park City Council, along with City Boards and Commissions, will be meeting in person, beginning in July. Public notices for upcoming City Council meetings can be found below and agenda packets for upcoming City Council meetings can be found here.
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Sept. 20, 2021.



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.