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Let the Adventure Begin
“Museum Adventure Pass, presented by Macy’s”

Looking for a fun and educational experience for the family? Visit your local library and check out a museum - for free. The “Museum Adventure Pass, presented by Macy’s” is a partnership between 162 metro area libraries and 25 local arts and cultural organizations, and provides Detroit regional public library card holders with free passes for up to 2 or 4 free admissions to local museums, cultural centers and historical sites. The program is designed to enhance the learning experience for people of all ages through books and other library materials, and to provide access to arts and cultural organizations. For more information on the Museum Adventure Pass, please visit www.detroitadventurepass.org.

HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN PROGRAM

If your home needs repair, Oakland County can help. Oakland County offers affordable no cost, low-interest home improvement loans to qualified homeowners who live in the home and have a gross income that falls within the income guidelines listed below.  Homeowners may receive up to $18,000 for a variety of structural, mechanical, energy conservation and health and safety related improvements.

Based on household income, loans are 3% installment loans with low monthly payments, 0% interest deferred payment loans (only the principal loan amount is repaid upon change in property ownership or occupancy) or a combination of the two loans.

INCOME GUIDELINES

Income is based on the total gross income of all family members in the home.

Oakland County staff will help determine needed repairs, request bids from licensed and insured contractors, assist in contractor selection and monitor the work to assure a quality job.  For information call the Oakland County Home Improvement Program at (248) 858-5401 or toll free at 1 (888) 350-0900 x 85401 or access the website at www.oakgov.com/chi.

Road Construction: update:

 The construction season is nearly upon us!  Thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience during another busy season. 

 The enhancements at the intersection of Nine Mile and Coolidge will be finished in the coming months (early spring). We will also have an asphalt overlay project on 9 Mile from Greenfield to Pinecrest.  We received over $2.35 million in Federal and State grants to perform this project!  This project will replace all the curbs on 9 Mile and provide base repairs and asphalt overlays.  The project is scheduled to begin April 21^st and run through October. 

 We will be completing the 11 Mile and Coolidge intersection, along with construction on 11 Mile from Coolidge to Woodward.  Although most of this work will not be in Oak Park, traffic will still be limited to Westbound only on the portion of 11 Mile from Coolidge to Greenfield.  This work has begun and so far is right on schedule.  Please note that the intersection of 11 Mile and Coolidge will be completely shut down for approximately 3 weeks in late spring/early summer to complete it all at once.  Please watch for orange advance warning signs that will announce more detail on the dates of this closure. 

Thank you for your patience during these projects. 

Consulting Engineers:

Wireless Oakland

No changes have been given to the city as to when this will officially be released, so please call 800-642-4835

Below is a sample of the postcard that will be distributed in Oak Park

To view the area that is a part of the pilot area, Click here

For further information and question, contact MichTel at 1-888-MICHTEL

the photo below shows the coverage area for wireless Oakland in Oak Park
 

Real Estate Non-Solicitation List Update

The City of Oak Park maintains a list of residents who do not want to be solicited by real estate agents. If you wish to be placed on the non-solicitation list, fill out the form located at forms & brochures. Even residents who are on the current list must apply to remain on the list.

The City Clerk’s Office is an official passport acceptance facility. Citizens may submit their applications for passports at:

City Hall
13600 Oak Park Boulevard
Oak Park, MI 48237

during the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. For passport information call 248.691.7544.

All residents please note:

The Public Safety Department Does NOT endorse or receive any benefit from the telephone solicitation of funds currently being conducted by the police officers' union. Any complaints regarding methods used in this solicitation should be filed with the Attorney General for the State of Michigan

Attorney General Mike Cox announces the availability of a new consumer brochure entitled "WISE CHARITABLE GIVING." For more info, call toll free 1-877-765-8388.

New Tree City USA Designation

Oak Park has been bestowed the Sterling Tree City USA Designation by the National Arbor Day Foundation.  This is due to a de`ade of participation in the Tree City USA Growth Awards.  Only 116 other communities in the country have this designation.

Put ICE in your phone!

What if……

• You're in a car accident rendered unconscious?

• You're at the mall or work and became incapacitated?

ICE - In Case of Emergency.  It's free and easy and could one day save your life. 

Put ICE in your cell phone and make it easier for emergency personnel to contact loved ones in case of an emergency to get your medical history (are you allergic to any drugs, do you have a history of heart disease, do you have a Do Not Resuscitate order, etc.).

Make a new entry with the word "ICE" followed by the name of the person you want called in emergency situations (examples:  ICE-Dave, ICE-Mom).  For more than one contact name use ICE 1-Dave, ICE2-Mom or ICE1, ICE2, etc.). Make sure that person (s) knows your medical history. 

Individuals without cell phones should carry an identification care with emergency contacts and medical information in your wallet or purse.

Brought to you by Oakland County Emergency Response and Preparedness: http://www.oakgov.com/erp/info_pub/ice.html

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