May 19, 2012
General Shredding will be at the Pier Park, 350 Lakeshore, on SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012 FROM 12:00 NOON UNTIL 2:00 P.M. to shred personal documents such as tax returns and bills. Staples and paperclips DO NOT have to be removed. Paper only please!
This event is open to residents of the City of Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Shores and Harper Woods.
A valid driver's license is required to verify Grosse Pointe/Harper Woods residency.
Questions may be directed to Terrence Brennan at The City of Grosse Pointe Farms - (313) 885-6600.
May 19, 2012
HOSTED BY THE CITY OF GROSSE POINTE FARMS
SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012 – 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
GROSSE POINTE FARMS PIER PARK
350 LAKE SHORE ROAD
ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS
Glue
Wood Preservatives
Paint (oil-based only)
Varnish
Fungicides
Herbicides
Insecticides
Weed killer
Rat poison
Brake/transmission fluid
Antifreeze/coolants
Battery acid
Fuel oil/gasoline
Petroleum solvents
Propane gas tanks
Oven and drain cleaner
Bleaches and disinfectants
Expired medicine
Fluorescent lamps
Furniture and metal polishes
Floor care products
Nail polish
Epoxy and solvents
Photographic chemicals
Mercury thermometers
Smoke alarms**
20# - Propane gas tanks**
Household batteries**
Latex Paint**
**Please note: These items are now acceptable for the 2012 Household Hazardous Waste Day!
UNACCEPTABLE MATERIALS
Unknown or unlabeled material
Commercially generated waste
Radioactive material
Explosives
Shock-sensitive material, such as; Chemical lab materials or Picric acid
Motor Oil
Medical Waste
** A valid driver’s license is required to verify residency.
This event is open to residents of the City of Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Shores and Harper Woods. A valid driver’s license is required to verify Grosse Pointe/Harper Woods residency. Questions may be directed to Terrance Brennan at The City of Grosse Pointe Farms – (313) 885-6600
February 20, 2012
The City offices will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2012 for President's Day.
RUBBISH AND RECYCLING WILL BE COLLECTED ACCORDING TO THEIR NORMAL SCHEDULE.
February 17, 2012
An individual who wishes to seek a precinct delegate position must be "a qualified and registered elector residing within, as well as having his or her actual bona fide residence with, the election precinct for which he or she desires to become a candidate on the filing deadline, via an Affidavit of Identity (available at City Clerk's office), with the City Clerk of Grosse Pointe Farms or Wayne County no later than 4:00 p .m. on May 15, 2012. Petition signatures are not required.
Such candidates will appear on the August 7, 2012 primary ballot.
February 03, 2012
Property & Land Search, Assessing Comparables Search and Tax Information Search are on-line on the Departments tab/Finance and Assessments/Property Taxes and Assessments page.
Scroll to the bottom of the Property
Taxes and Assessments page and click the red link labeled, Look up assessment and tax information.
January 16, 2012
City Hall will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2012 in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Rubbish and recycling are on schedule this week.
January 13, 2012
The City of Grosse Pointe Farms is seeking positive, interested and dedicated residents to serve on the following Committees listed below and would like to be considered if a vacancy arises.
Retirement System Commission
Board of Review
Election Commission
Board of Canvassers
Beautification Advisory Commission
Parks and Harbor Committee
Grosse Pointe Farms Foundation
Communications
Please submit letters of interest, including qualifications, to:
Matthew Tepper, ACM/City Clerk
City of Grosse Pointe Farms
90 Kerby Road
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
December 19, 2011
The City Offices will be closed on Friday, December 23rd, and Monday, December 26th for the Christmas Holiday and Monday, January 2, 2012 - for New Year's Day.
Rubbish collection schedule will be as follows:
THERE WILL BE NO INTERRUPTION IN SERVICE FOR RUBBISH OR RECYCLING FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 26TH, 2011. Please have rubbish out by 7:00 a.m.
Monday, January 2, 2012 - NO RUBBISH/RECYCLING COLLECTION-ALL ROUTES WILL BE ONE DAY DELAYED.
Friday's rubbish & recycling routes will be collected on Saturday, January 7, 2012.
November 24, 2011
The City Offices will be closed on Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
There will be no residential rubbish or leaf collection on Thursday, November 24th.
Thursday's rubbish and leaf routes will be collected on Friday, November 25th.
Friday's rubbish and leaf routes will be collected on Saturday, November 26th.
Monday, November 28th - rubbish and leaf collection are on schedule.
November 11, 2011
There will be no interruption in City services for Veterans Day.
Rubbish, bulk leaf collection and recycling are on normal schedules.
October 17, 2011
Curbside leaf collection begins on Monday, October 17, 2011 with Friday's leaf route.
Once curbside leaf collection begins, the collection date will be one day after the normal rubbish collection day. To collect leaves in a timely and efficient manner, leaves must be placed on the street in front of the curb after 5:00 p.m. the day before pickup, but before 7:00 a.m. the day of pickup. Any spillover or loose leaves (up to four feet beyond the curb toward the sidewalk) will also be collected as best as possible. Leaves may be "stored" in the area between the curb and sidewalk so residents can easily rake those leaves into the street the evening prior to pick up. In order to minimize traffic obstructions and blocked storm drains, leaves may not be stored in the street before 5:00 p.m. the day before pickup.
Please help the success of this program by adhering to the following rules:
1. No Parking on streets during collection day. Leaf piles not collected because of an obstructed vehicle will not be collected until the following week.
2. Avoid piling leaves over storm drains to help prevent flooding during heavy rains.
3. Do not allow children to play in leaf piles near the street. It puts them in danger of vehicular traffic.
5. Please do not place leaves in the street until after 5:00 p.m. the day before your pickup. Avoid placing leaves on the grass between the curb and sidewalk until this time.
September 26, 2011
Flooding presentation from September 26 meeting
September 26, 2011
Dear Resident:
At last Thursday's Flooding Informational Meeting, many residents asked for an expedited follow-up meeting. As requested, the City will be holding a follow-up Informational Meeting on Monday, September 26, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial. At this meeting, administration will provide an update regarding the September 10th flooding since last week's meeting.
The Informational Meeting is open to the public and a summary of the meeting will be posted on the City's website (www.grossepointefarms.org) for interested residents unable to attend the meeting.
The City is committed in keeping residents informed and you will be receiving future updates regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
Shane Reeside
City Manager
September 15, 2011
Flooding presentation from September 15 informational public meeting
September 12, 2011
The City is investigating the circumstances of this incident and has scheduled an informational meeting on Thrusday, September 15th at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial Ballroom at 7:00 p.m. The City Engineer will be present to report on the incident and answer questions.
September 05, 2011
City Offices will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2011 for Labor Day.
There will be no residential rubbish collection or recycling collection on Monday, September 5, 2011.
All residential rubbish routes will be one day late.
Friday's residential rubbish routes will be collected on Saturday, September 10, 2011.
Tuesday's and Friday's commercial routes will be collected on schedule.
July 04, 2011
The City Offices will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2011 for Independence Day.
There will be no residential or commercial rubbish collection on Monday, July 4, 2011.
All residential rubbish routes will be one day late.
Friday's residential rubbish routes will be collected on Saturday,
July 9, 2011.
Tuesday's and Friday's commercial routes will be collected on schedule.
May 30, 2011
City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2011 for Memorial Day.
There will be no residential rubbish, commercial rubbish or recycling collection on Monday, May 30, 2011.
All residential rubbish and recycling routes routes will be one day late.
Friday's residential rubbish and recycling routes will be collected on Saturday, June 4, 2011.
Tuesday and Friday's commercial routes will be collected on schedule.
Please always have your rubbish out by 7:00 a.m.
May 14, 2011
Date: Saturday, May 14, 2011
Time: 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon
Place: St Paul Catholic School, 170 Grosse Pointe Blvd Parking Lot Entrance
Aside from Household Hazardous Waste Day organized by the various Grosse Pointe communities, the City of Grosse Pointe Farms holds Building Materials Exchange Day. Originally organized by Farms residents, Building Materials Exchange Day was organized to give residents an opportunity to dispose, trade, and recycle building materials in good condition that tend to accumulate in our garages, attics and basements. This event is organized in cooperation with Habitat for Humanity which always has a need for certain materials.
Habitat for Humanity will be on site to accept donations and issue receipts for income tax purposes. Habitat for Humanity has a Restore that relies on donations of new and used building materials and home items from individuals, contractors, organizations, and corporations. Most reusable building materials are accepted; check below for acceptable items.
Acceptable items include:
Appliances (must be working) Bath Fixtures and bathroom vanities
Bath Tubs
Blinds, horizontal only (no verticals) Cabinets
Carpet-new only-min. 8 x 10ft.
Ceiling fans
Doors
Drywall-min. 4 x 8 ft. Electrical supplies
Flooring Materials-ceramic, tile, vinyl¬ (unopened boxes only)
Gently used home or office furniture Hardware for doors, cabinets, etc.
Insulation
Lighting products-chandeliers, lamps, etc.
Lumber/plywood/trim - min. 8 ft lengths
Miscellaneous tools
Paint (no oil based - Please bring to Household Hazardous Waste Day)
Painting supplies (brushes, roller covers, etc.)
Pipe/PVC/Metal/Copper plumbing supplies
Roofing Material, shingles-only in bundles
Sinks
Toilets
Shutters
Windows
*All items must be in good repair and in sellable condition. Habitat will even pick up those large, hard-to-move items.
May 05, 2011
Thursday, May 5, 2011 - 7:30 a.m.
Grosse Pointe Yacht Club
Featured speaker: Chuck Gaidica, local "Cuddle Alert" meteorologist and two-time Emmy Award winner.
Tickets available at City Hall-Treasury Department
$20.00 per person
April 30, 2011
The City of Grosse Pointe Farms, Local Motion Green, and the Hill Association are teaming up to celebrate Earth Day.
April 30, 2011 at the Richard Lot "on the Hill" in Grosse Pointe Farms from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Activities for all: electronics recycling, organic and natural food bistro, chair massage, manicures, toy testing, children's crafts and games, and more.
For more detailed information please visit http://www.localmotiongreen.org/earthday.html.
April 22, 2011
City Offices will be closed on Friday, April 22, 2011.
There will be no interruption of residential or commercial rubbish pick on Good Friday, April 22, 2011.
All rubbish collection routes will be collected according to their normal schedule.
Friday's commercial routes will be collected on schedule.
April 18, 2011
The City of Grosse Pointe Farms will be conducting a Water Main Flushing Program beginning Monday, April 18, 2011 until Friday, May 13, 2011. Please refer to the Flushing Program brochure for details.
View the Grosse Pointe Farms Flushing Program brochure
November 30, 2010
The Visiting Nurse's Association will be at Grosse Pointe War Memorial to administer Flu Shots on November 30, 2010 from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
July 01, 2010
Effective July 1, 2010, City Hall office hours are 8:30 a.m. until
4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Please use the white drop box in the rear parking lot for after hour business transactions.
June 01, 2010
As of 6-2-2010 the Department of Pulbic Safety has an officer certified as a Child Safety Seat Technician. PSO Trupiano is available to residents of Grosse Pointe Farms who request a child safety seat inspection.
What is a Child Safety Seat Technician?
The one-on-one education of a safety check usually takes 30-40 minutes, depending on the car seat and the vehicle. The CSST should take all the time necessary to ensure that you feel competent and confident in re-securing the car seat into the vehicle and re-buckling your child into its car seat on your own.
During the check up, a competent CSST will:
- Fill out a checklist form (including car seat type, location in vehicle, misuse observations, if any, etc.).
- Review car seat selection appropriate for your child’s age, size, and review factors affecting proper use.
- Review the restraint manufacturer’s instructions and the vehicle owner’s manual with the caregiver and ensure that both are being followed correctly.
- Ensure that an appropriate seating position in the vehicle is being used, especially when using LATCH.
- Check the car seat for recalls, visible damage and an expiration date.
- If the seat is unsafe, you should replace the seat since it may not work as it should in a crash.
- Show what is correct or will be corrected before making the adjustment.
- Have you install the car seat(s) correctly using either the seat belt or LATCH system. Feel free to ask to learn how to install the seat with either options or in different seating positions.
- Discuss the next steps for each child, such as when to move to the next type of restraint:
- Rear- to forward-facing car seat
- Forward-facing harnessed seat to a booster seat
- Booster to an adult safety belt
- Discuss the benefits for everyone, including all adults, to riding properly restrained.
- Discuss safety in and around the vehicle (never leaving kids unattended, walking around the vehicle before moving, etc.)
- Discuss your state laws and best practice recommendations for occupant safety.
Inspections take from 30 to 40 minutes. When an inspection takes place please have available the child seat, manual for the child seat, and manual for the vehicle. If children are present during an inspection please make sure that child care is available for your children as PSO Trupiano will be instructing on proper seat installation.
January 24, 2010
The Public Safety Department has launched a new Community Information Service designed to deliver important and timely information to residents in our area using the latest technology.
This service, Nixle, delivers trustworthy and important neighborhood-level public safety and community event notifications instantly sent to you by cell phone text message, email, and web. There is NO Spam or Advertising.
Nixle is available at no cost (standard text message rates apply for cell phone subscribers who do not have text plans with their cell phone providers).
The service is simple to use, reliable and trusted.
Register now and learn more at www.nixle.com.
Stay connected to your world, from the public safety alerts that are relevant to you, to the important neighborhood advisories you want to know about, and other valuable community information. You decide what information you want and whether you want it sent to your cell phone, email, or just simply over the web.
We are really excited to have you experience Nixle.
Nixle It!
May 11, 2009
Newly planted trees should be watered lightly on a daily basis the first week or two after planting. With a garden hose, water the depressed area around the tree, allowing the water to puddle (without overflowing) and then let the water seep into the ground. Repeat this step once again. Sprinkler systems on a normal 10-20 minute interval may not be sufficient.
Rainfall should be taken into consideration before watering. The more it rains, the less you need to water.
Don't let the area around the tree become too saturated. Let the area dry before the next watering day. This drying will allow oxygen to get to the roots. If the area is too moist, then oxygen can't get to the roots and the tree will die.
After the first two weeks through the early fall, water every two to three days. Once again, rainfall should be taken into consideration before watering.
Keep in mind that during the summer months, especially if there is a hot or dry spell, the tree should be watered every other day. If there is a heavy rainfall, then allow the area to dry before resuming watering.
Enjoy your new tree!
October 06, 2005
Sign up for automatic debit payment for your water bill!!
The GPF Water Department is now ready to sign up all water customers with ACH debit payment for paying your water bill. This service will allow you to have the City’s Water Department deduct the balance of your water bill from your bank account on the due date. Once it is established, you’ll never pay a late fee or worry about your mailed check arriving at City Hall. And no more changing your mailing address when you’re out of town, either!
Many of you are having utility, loan and mortgage payments deducted from your checking account already, so you know that the process is quick and simple.
For more information regarding ACH Debit Payment please contact the Water Billing Department at City Hall 313-885-6600 or click on the Download Forms menu on this webpage.
October 05, 2005
In an effort to effectively control occurrences of serious back injuries the City of Grosse Pointe Farms will be enforcing Ordinance 69 limiting the size and weight of garbage containers used by residents. Ordinance 69, originally passed in 1943, limits the container size to 32 gallons and limits their weight to 50 pounds or less. This effort is being implemented due to an increase in the number of back stains/injuries that result in a paid loss in work time of Department of Public Works (DPW) employees.
In instituting this effort, the City intends to give residents notice by placing a green sticker on non-compliant containers which will notify the resident that their container was no longer allowed after December 31, 2004.
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