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Downtown Dollars Gift Cards Available Now! Select the value of your egift card. Choose your recipient (family, friends, team members) and send via email or text message. The recipient can use that value to make purchases at participating merchants. - International orders not accepted.
- While we usually process gift orders right away, there can sometimes be a delay of an hour or more and we may request additional information for your security via email. Please be sure to check spam and promotions folders for status email.
A Royal Oak Downtown Dollars eGift, powered by Yiftee, is better than a regular gift card or gift certificate because: - You can track when the egift is received and redeemed.
- Recipients receive reminders to redeem their egift.
- It is great for last-minute gifts: It's easy, personalized and fast.
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Leaf Collection - What You Need to Know
After DPS has made their final pass through your neighborhood, leaves should be bagged and left curbside on your normal refuse, recycling and yard waste collection day.
Remember, No Street Parking!
Royal Oak will post signs in neighborhood streets, just off of major thoroughfares, notifying residents that leaf pick-up will be in the neighborhood the following day. The signs ask residents to park cars off the street because cars in the street can slow down the trucks and make it impossible to pick-up leaves in front of the residence where the car is parked.
Temporary no-parking signs (limit 2) are available at the Department of Public Service (DPS), 1600 North Campbell Road (located on the East side of Campbell, just South of 12 Mile Rd) M - F 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The signs are not enforceable but may help remind people to park off the street.
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Commission for the Arts, Downtown Development Authority, Animal Shelter and Retirement Boards Meet Another busy week of meetings as many of the boards and committees are going to begin conducting electronic remote meetings. Be sure to check the website for updates as agendas become available!
This week's schedule of meetings includes:
Monday, November 16 at 7:30pm Commission for the Arts
Wednesday, November 18 at 4:00pm Downtown Development Authority
Thursday, November 19 at 7:00pm Animal Shelter Committee
Friday, November 20 at 8:00am Retirement Board
Friday, November 20 at 8:30am Retiree Health Care Investment Board
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A Message From EGLE Regarding the Excavation Site on Harrison
The following information is from the DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY:
Regarding concerns about the odors at the 230 Harrison excavation site. I had provided this project update to the building manager to provide to potentially affected residents, here it is attached again.
Soil with gasoline impacts always smells strongly of gas, and can affect the environment, that’s why we are removing it. We have vapor monitors on site that will alarm if the vapors reach unhealthy or explosive levels; no toxic nor explosive vapor levels are present in the air there. But, I concur, it stinks!
On Monday we discovered very old underground storage tanks which had some gasoline product in them still. Although we had done an underground radar to check for underground storage tanks and found no evidence of any, sometimes those radars don’t pick up everything, and they didn’t pick up these three small ones. We did not anticipate finding anything like that, but that is the cause of the extreme odor this week, amplified by the unusual heat and humidity this week. We are working in stages with the purpose of not letting exposed soil sit in piles for too long, and we try to place clean soil over the excavated pit as soon as we possibly can. Finding the small old tanks slowed us down a bit, they were taken off site yesterday. But we are trucking along now with trying to get the impacted soil into trucks and off site as fast as possible. I truly believe it was the warm weather because the orders to be really bad this week.
I apologize for the inconvenience, but we are removing gasoline-impacted soil gets pretty smelly and I’m sorry you cannot enjoy your home with windows open this week. Please allow us to reassess the site at today’s end, see how the odors are with the weather cooling off, and let’s go from there.
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Get Your Order in Today! Curbside Thanksgiving to Go Meals at the Senior Community Center Yummmmm...turkey and all the fixins for just $5.00. The Mahany-Meininger Senior Community Center will host a pop-up curbside meal pick-up on Tuesday, November 17 from 11:45am to 12:45pm but you better get your orders in quickly as it is limited to 100 meals!
Your meal will have turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, veggies, cranberry sauce and of course, a slice of pumpkin pie all for just $5.00. Stay in your car and staff will bring to you.
To reserve your meal call 248-246-3900 today before they're all gone!
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Please Remember Burning Wood and Leaves is Not Allowed - Here is What the Fire Chief Wants You to KnowWith autumn upon us, we would like to remind residents that wood and leaves cannot be used for fires, either for recreational purposes or to clean up the yard. Here's what our ordinance says: § 340-5 Open burning and fuels. A. Defined. "Open burning" means burning that is not contained in a vessel designed to contain fire. B. No person shall cause or permit any open burning of fuel, garbage, or other combustible refuse or waste material, including by way of description, but not by way of limitation, leaves, brush, tree trimmings, and grass. C. Fuel for a residential outdoor fire is limited to natural gas, propane (LPG), commercially available charcoal or charcoal briquettes. The fire shall not be utilized for waste disposal purposes. D. Special occasional open fires may be allowed with permission of the Fire Chief or his/her designee, upon a determination by the Fire Chief or his/her designee that the maintenance of such fire is not likely to create a hazard or nuisance condition to adjacent property or persons in close proximity. The Fire Chief or his/her designee may attach conditions to the permit. The City may charge a fee for the permit to recover its incidental costs. E. Section 307 of the International Fire Code of 2015 is repealed. § 340-6 Violations and penalties. Any individual, partnership, corporation or other group acting as a unit violating any provision of this article or any order made thereunder shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500 or be imprisoned for a period not exceeding 90 days, or be both so fined and imprisoned, at the discretion of the court. Please be a courteous, Royal Oak. |
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Rent and Utility Bill Assistance Available for Royal Oak Residents The Royal Oak City Commission has teamed up with the South Oakland Shelter and Legal Aid & Defender Association to operate a rental assistance program on behalf of the city.
The program is designed to keep no, low- and moderate-income Royal Oak renters from being evicted. Many households have experienced a loss of employment or significant reduction in income due to COVID-19. Renters may be eligible for financial assistance for unpaid rent and/or utilities dating back no more than three months. Payments are made directly to landlords, not the renter household.
People in need of help may contact either of the below organizations.
South Oakland Shelter (248) 920-6000Legal Aid & Defender Association (313) 967-5555 OR email:
royaloakcares@ladadetroit.org |
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Oh, The Things You Can Do OnlineOur phones are back on and the boxes are unpacked,but we still remain closed to the public. But, we leave the comfort of your own home anyway. Many city services are available online, or by email, mail and drop off.
We have put together a list of our most requested services at https://www.romi.gov/1…/Oh-the-Things-You-Can-Do-Online-More. Discover all the things you can do from the comfort of your home, office or favorite hideaway.
Can’t find what you are looking for?
Email citymanager@romi.gov and someone will get back to you. Even while we’re moving boxes, we want you to know we are still here for you!
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New Parking Fee Structure Means Two-hours Free Anytime in All City Parking Garages! No longer are the two-hours of free parking restricted to before 5:00p.m. Beginning October 1, all city-owned parking garages feature the first two-hours parking free of charge no matter what time you enter the parking garage. Staying for longer than two-hours (and we hope you are!) then you will pay 75 cents per hour after your first two free hours! And, just in time for the autumn rains and winter snow, park where you will return to a dry, clean vehicle!
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Help For Small Businesses
The Royal Oak City Commission has set aside $265,263 of its special allocation of Community Development Block Grant funds (CDBG-CV) from the enactment of the CARES Act to provide financial assist to small businesses in Royal Oak effected by COVID-19.
The Royal Oak CDBG-CV Small Business Assistance Program is a loan designed to provide short-term working capital which enables small businesses to remain prosperous and retain or create jobs held by persons living in low- to moderate-income households.
The City of Royal Oak will forgive loans, after six (6) months, if the assisted small business can demonstrate that it successfully created new jobs or retained existing jobs based on federal requirements. More information on the program can be found in the application.
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Residential Lock Boxes Available at the Fire DepartmentWhen a person living alone calls 911 and is unable to open the door, firefighters must break through a door or a window causing costly damage to the person's home and wasting valuable time.
The Royal Oak Fire Department’s residential lockbox program is designed to get quick access to adults living in their own homes during medical emergencies -- especially senior citizens.
When you suffer a fall, stroke or heart attack, every second counts. The lockbox -- which contains a key to your home -- reduces the likelihood of property damage caused by first responders forcing entry into your home in response to an emergency call. The lockbox program is open to all Royal Oak residents who either live alone or are left alone on a regular basis and have a condition which may result in the need for immediate assistance due to being incapacitated or unconscious. This includes the elderly, physically handicapped or residents recovering from a major injury or surgery. For more information, go to https://www.romi.gov/1271/FAQ-Residential-Lockbox |
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You Dirty Rat! What You Need to Know When Unwanted Visitors Come to Stay! Rats behave predictably. They like to live where people live and they can thrive on just one ounce of food and water per day.
Rodent control in Royal Oak is everyone’s responsibility. Good house keeping practices, which eliminate food supply and destroy shelter needed by rats to survive, are the best defense when it comes to rat-proofing our neighborhoods.
There is no magic to rodent prevention and control. Residents can win the war against rodents by using a variety of common sense techniques. Click here to learn more.
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Library Adds Chromebooks to Checkout Services!
Cardholders may now reserve a Chromebook to check out for 14 days. Just visit the catalog, search Chromebooks, and narrow the library down to ROPL (see photos below for help). Then click on "Place Hold" (ignore the not available note...that just means they need to be checked in for the first time). When you recieve notice that your hold is ready, go ahead and schedule your pickup time through the MyLibro app or by calling 248-246-3700 and press 2. |
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Blessings in a Backpack New Amazon Wish List! Doing your weekly Amazon online shopping? Why not check out the Blessings in a Backpack Wish List and put a couple of extra items in their cart while you're filling your cart! It is just that easy!!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3OJ2PH7G2PFP0…
Blessings in a Backpack has continued to feed Royal Oak School students through the pandemic and the need is always there because hunger never takes a break. |
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Community Coalition Joins Forces With Lighthouse to Feed Royal Oak ResidentsThe Community Coalition has made a substantial donation to help LIghthouse in their efforts to feed Royal Oak's hungry. If you are in need or know someone, please email or call Lighthouse. |
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Reminders -
Love Your Dog, Leash Your DogAs we are all trying to get out of the house and enjoy a walk or run, remember when you take your canine companion with you they MUST be on a leash. Not only is it a city ordinance but in these uncertain times, an infected owner can transfer coronavirus onto their dogs fur and contact with other people could create another avenue for transmission of the virus. Additionally, as dog owners we may all think we know how our dog will react in a situation, but under stress you r dog may not react as you expect. Please don't put your dog or other people and dogs into completely avoidable situations.Love your dog, leash your dog! FROM CITY CODE CHAPTER 195: "It shall be unlawful for any owner to allow any dog to stray beyond his premises unless under reasonable control as defined by this article; or Keeping a dog on a suitable leash, cord, chain or rope of sufficient strength while under control of the owner, member of the owner's family or other responsible person who has the owner's permission, in all cases other than while confined upon the owner's property or while dog is confined in a closed automobile or shipping receptacle."
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Have a Neighborhood Homeowners Association or Want to Start One - We Want to Hear From You! The City of Royal Oak is updating its Homeowners Association page at:
https://www.romi.gov/632/Homeowners-Associations
If you are actively representing a Block Club, Condominium Association, Homeowners Association, Improvement Association or Neighborhood Association and are not listed but would like to be, please fill out the following form: |
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Police Department Update
Residents can find the most recent police reports on the city's website at http://romi.gov/963/Press-Releases
Citizens are also encouraged to sign up for crime alerts at crimemapping.com. Crime Mapping's goal is to assist police departments in reducing crime through a better-informed citizenry.
Sign up for public safety alerts from the police using Civic Ready. Click here to subscribe.
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Library Events
There is always something interesting and exciting happening at the Royal Oak Public Library. Go to ropl,org to learn more.
Library hours are: Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (September through June only)
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Work for the City of Royal Oak
Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Royal Oak.
To browse through available opportunities go to: romi.gov/jobs |
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Senior Times NewsletterThe City of Royal Oak offers mature adults opportunities for lifelong education, fitness, nutrition and leisure activities.
Click here for the latest news and information from the Mahany/ Meininger Community Center.
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Support Local Service Clubs & OrganizationsRoyal Oak service clubs support our public schools, local history, nature, senior citizens, young people, veterans and more. To learn more about Royal Oak service clubs go to www.romi.gov/interclub. |
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