1) City Briefs for September 2013
2) News Release - Mayor Bing Moves to Stop Petroleum Coke Activity on Detroit River
3) News Release - August 2013 Furlough Days
RECREATION DEPARTMENT OPENS NEW PALMER PARK SPLASH PARK
Detroit children and teens will have a new place to cool off during the summer heat as the Detroit Recreation Department opens the Palmer Park Splash Park on August 18. The new state-of-the art Splash Park was generously donated by the Lear Corporation with support from the City of Detroit.
Palmer Park was chosen by the City of Detroit Recreation Department as the location for the second splash park in the city to be built by Lear. The new Palmer Park Splash Park is motion-censored, programmed to turn on at 10 a.m., and automatically shut off at 8 p.m. Palmer Park closes at 10 p.m.
RESIDENTS NOW CAN GET STATUS OF BUILDING DEMOLITION ONLINE
Detroit residents can now see where a particular structure is in the demolition process by using an online demolition map recently launched on the City of Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering & Environmental Department’s (BSEED) Web site.
The map shows demolitions approved by Detroit City Council. The properties are shown in three categories indicated by different colors: Approved, In-Process and Completed.
Detailed property information is available at a click and the map includes overlays of City Council districts. It also includes a feedback form so that community members can report any issues with current demolitions and provide information about other open and dangerous buildings. The online map will allow neighborhood associations and individuals to do searches on properties and have self-service access to the quarterly status updates on dangerous buildings. The map is available at www.detroitmi.gov/bseed.
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DETROIT RECREATION DEPT. OFFERS INDOOR SOCCER, FLAG FOOTBALL, ADULT KICKBALL IN SEPTEMBER AT LASKY RECREATION CENTER
Looking for fun fall sports for children and adults? The Detroit Recreation Department is offering soccer, flag football and adult kickball at Lasky Recreation Center and Jayne Field in September. See the details below:
• Indoor Soccer League - Practice/clinic begins Sept. 18 for children 8 & under and 10 & under. League play begins October 2. A tournament is scheduled for November 17 -19.
• Flag Football/Arena Football - Flag football is for children 10 & under and 12 & under. Arena football is available for children 8 & under. Practice begins Sept. 19. Arena League play begins October 3. Playoffs begin November 20.
• Fall Adult Kickball League - League play begins Sept. 20. Playoffs are Nov. 18 - 22.
• Flag Football/Arena Football - Flag football is for children 10 & under and 12 & under. Arena football is available for children 8 & under. Practice begins Sept. 19. Arena League play begins October 3. Playoffs begin November 20.
• Fall Adult Kickball League - League play begins Sept. 20. Playoffs are Nov. 18 - 22.
To sign up for any of the above activities, contact Lisa Bryant at (313) 628-2030.
DETROIT RESIDENTS CAN SAVE ON DRUG PRESCRIPTIONS THROUGH DISCOUNT CARD PROGRAM
Detroit residents can save money on their prescriptions with a drug discount card available through the Detroit City Clerk’s office. The free prescription drug discount cards provide an average savings of 20 percent off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs at participating pharmacies.
Detroit residents have saved $601,674 (ranking #1) through the City of Detroit Prescription Discount Card Program since the program’s launch in March 2010, according to Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey.
The prescription discount card offers savings on prescription drugs to residents who do not have health insurance or a traditional benefits plan, or who have prescriptions that are not covered through insurance. The card is free to all Detroit residents, regardless of age, income or existing health insurance. Residents may obtain a card from either of the City Clerk’s offices listed below, or from participating CVS pharmacies located in Detroit.
• City Clerk’s Office Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, 2 Woodward Ave., Suite 200
• Department of Elections, 2978 W. Grand Blvd.
• City Clerk’s Office Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, 2 Woodward Ave., Suite 200
• Department of Elections, 2978 W. Grand Blvd.
For more information, call (313) 224-3261.
DETROIT DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS TO HOST CANDIDATES IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD EVENT SEPT. 13
The Detroit Department of Elections, in conjunction with the Detroit City Clerk’s office, is hosting Candidates in the Hood on September 13, from 5 - 8 p.m. at 2998 West Grand Boulevard.
The event is an opportunity for residents to hear the platforms of those running for office in the November General Election and to ask question of the candidates. The overall goal is to encourage informed voting among young people in Detroit. The event will also include music, free food and giveaways.
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS TO HOLD FUNDRAISER AT OLGA’S KITCHEN ON SEPTEMBER 6 FOR ITS CANDIDATES IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD EVENTS
The City of Detroit Department of Elections will hold a fundraiser for its Candidates in the Hood events on Friday, September 6, from 2 p.m. to close at the Olga’s Kitchen located in the Compuware Building, 1040 Woodward Ave. in downtown Detroit.
Present a flyer for the fundraiser and you can get a percentage of the bill donated to Candidates in the Hood. Visit olgas.com/fundraising for additional information and to print flyers.
CITY OF DETROIT VOTERS TO ELECT MAYOR, CITY CLERK AND CITY COUNCIL NOV. 5
Detroit voters will go to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 5 to select individuals to fill the offices of Mayor, City Council, City Clerk, and Police Commissioner. For the general election, absentee ballot applications are available from Thursday, August 22 – Monday, October 7.
For more information, please call (313) 876-0190.
DETROIT IT DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES NEW DATA SECURITY PROGRAM TO PROTECT RESIDENTS’ INFORMATION
At this time when so much information is transmitted and stored electronically, the City of Detroit Information Technology Services Department has instituted a data security/data privacy program to ensure that residents’ information remains private.
Key components of the program include:
• Protection of information in all forms: electronic, paper, and spoken word, with an emphasis
on mobile computing
• Adhering to the eight Privacy Principles when dealing with personally identifiable information
For more information about this program, call (313) 224-1313.
DETROIT RECREATION CENTERS TO CLOSE FOR END OF SUMMER CLEANING AUGUST 26 - SEPTEMBER 9
The City of Detroit Recreation Centers will be closed for cleaning, painiting and fixing up from August 26 - September 9. Fall hours will resume on September 10 as follows:
Lenox:
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Butzel Family Center, Farwell, Patton, Williams:
Monday – Friday
11a.m. – 7 p.m.
Monday – Friday
11a.m. – 7 p.m.
Adams/Butzel Complex, Clemente, Crowell, Heilmann, Kemeny, Lipke, Lasky, Young:
Tuesday – Friday 1 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday – Friday 1 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
DETROIT WATER AND SEWERAGE DEPARTMENT OFFERS TREATMENT PLANT TOURS
Free public tours of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) Water and Wastewater Treatment plants have resumed on a limited basis. DWSD will give tours for school groups and professional organizations in September and October between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Tours are available for students in sixth grade and up. To schedule a tour, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (313) 964-9576. Tour guidelines are available online by going to Customer Information at dwsd.org.
DETROIT WATER DEPARTMENT OFFERS FALL WEATHER TIPS
Autumn is just around the corner. Many water-related seasonal tips for fall involve leaves, keeping trees and plants healthy, and yard waste. Here are a couple of useful tips:
• Keep leaves, litter and debris out of the street, gutter and storm drains. While this is a good practice to observe year-round, it is especially important in the fall because of the abundance of leaves. Storm drains blocked by leaves and other debris is a common cause of street flooding.
• When making fall applications of fertilizer to lawns, avoid getting it on sidewalks where it can wash directly into storm sewers. Sweep the product back onto the lawn where it can be of benefit
Forwarded by Midtown Alliance
And by Central District Police/Community Relations Council
Per Leslie Malcolmson