Downtown Park Task Force Meets to Review BidsThe Downtown Park Task Force meets on March 18 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall to review bid proposals. This meeting is open to the public. The meeting agenda is available at:
https://www.romi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03182019-1523
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Residential Rain Gardens PresentationLearn how to avoid or correct landscaping practices that contribute to flooding with a rain garden.
A Residential Rain Gardens Presentation at the Royal Oak Senior Center on March 28 at 7 p.m. will cover the basics of rain gardens as a stormwater management technique. Tips on placement, sizing, plant choices, lessons learned, and success stories will be shared.
*Interested attendees will receive a copy of the Royal Oak rain garden installation manual. If You Go:
What: Residential Rain Gardens Presentation
Presenter: The Clinton River Watershed Council.
Where: Royal Oak Senior Center Room #3 (3500 Marais Ave.)
When: March 28, 2019
Time: 7:00-8:00 |
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The Great Marshmellow Drop 2019 at Worden Park
Where can you see 15,000 marshmellows fall from the sky? Worden Park.
Saturday, April 19 at 10:00a.m. a helicopter will drop the marshmellows to three different age groups:
4 years and younger and individuals with disabilities
Children 5-7 years old
Children 8-12 years old
Children only need to collect one marshmellow to exchange it for a prize!
For more details email NawrockiM@oakgov.com or call 248-858-5267
Presented by Oakland County Parks, City of Royal Oak, Vibe Credit Union and Detroit Kid City
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Did You Know...... if you park your vehicle blocking a sidewalk it is illegal?
Blocking the sidewalk means pedestrians; including children, individuals with disabilities using walkers and wheelchairs, and seniors; have to move out into the street to get around your vehicle creating potential safety hazards.
Under City of Royal Oak Municipal Code Chapter 115, Section 3 Prohibited Parking: A vehicle shall not be parked, except if necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the law or the directions of a police officer or traffic control device, in any of the following places: A. On a sidewalk If you see a vehicle parked in a manner blocking a sidewalk, please call the Royal Oak Police Department non-emergency line 248-246-3500 #KeepRoyalOakWalkable
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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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Calling All Artists...The Royal Oak Commission for the Arts is excited to announce another round of the popular Art Explored program!
Information on the call for artists and how to submit an application can be found on the Royal Oak Commission for the Arts' website.
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Free Valet at the Farmers MarketTake advantage of the free valet, strolling shopping baskets and curbside loading when shopping for farm fresh finds at the Royal Oak Farmers Market this and every Saturday.
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2018 Federal Tax Forms Now AvailableTaxpayers can pick up 1040 federal tax forms, the related six schedules and 1040 instruction booklets at the library. Tax forms and added information also can be found at www.irs.gov/forms-instructions. Please note: the IRS has eliminated the 1040A and 1040EZ forms this year. The library is expecting Michigan 2018 tax forms in mid-February. Michigan forms can be found at www.michigan.gov/taxes. |
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30-Minute Parking on Main StreetRoyal Oak is introducing a pilot program for 30-minute parking spaces in the downtown area to allow for convenient short-term parking. The program includes five designated parking spaces with 30-minute meters along Main Street between 11 Mile Road and Fourth Street. The new spaces address the need for quick visits to downtown businesses as well as the surge in services like GrubHub, DoorDash Food Delivery, Uber and Lyft.
These spaces will run as a pilot program through May 2019 and will be removed or made permanent based on input from the public. The 30-minute meters have designated signage and take coins or credit card payment via ParkMobile. The cost is 50 cents for 30 minutes.
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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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Shovel It Forward
This winter, the City of Royal Oak is asking all property owners—residential and commercial—to join the Shovel It Forward movement and keep our sidewalks free of snow and ice. When sidewalks are clear, we increase the safety and mobility of everyone – from those with disabilities to children walking to school. Find out how you can Shovel It Forward.
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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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City Launches Mobile AppThe City of Royal Oak has a new mobile app! Find out what's happening, get meeting agendas, discover employment opportunities within the city and more.
Download the app at these locations:
Apple Store
Google Play Store
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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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