march/april 1984 city of ferndale newsletter

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MAYORJAMES B. AVERY

Volume 3, No.1

FERNDALENEWSLETTER

CITY COUNCILALBERT G. GERTLEY PHILLIP L. POOLEOSCAR R. LINDSAY DONALD J. SAUNDERS. JR. .-City of Ferndale - 300 East Nine Mile Road - Ferndale, Michigan 48220

ACTION LINES:City Hall.. .547-6000City Yards.. ..541-4664

CITY MANAGERJESS R. SOLTESS

March-April 1984CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS

HIGHLIGHT SPRING ACTIVITIESThe Ferndale Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is undertaking a 1984 street beautification andimprovement project in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce and the Retai l Merchants' Association.On January 23rd the City Council authorized the expenditure of approximately $141,780 for installation ofnew curbs, sidewalks, pedestrian islands, tree-wells and screens, and other street improvements. Newdecorative lighting will be provided through Detroit Edison.The 1984 project area includes both sides of West Nine Mile between Woodward and Planavon, and theeast side of Woodward between Nine Mile and Vester.Ramco-Gershenson, Inc., developer of the new retail space under construction on the former FederalDepartment/Radio City site, is cooperating in the pro ject to install lighting, trees, curb and sidewalkimprovements that will complement the DDA initiative.The public share of the 1984 project is being funded largely with Federal Jobs money awarded throughthe Oakland County Community Development Division.Construction on the Nine Mile improvements is scheduled to begin this spring.

ADOPTATREE CAMPAIGNThe Downtown Development Authority is initiating a 1984 Adopt-A-Tree Campaignin cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce and the Retail Merchants' Associat ion. Since adequate federal and city funding is not available to complete the Nine/Woodward beautification and improvement project fo r 1984 as planned, commercialproperty owners and business persons are being asked to pay the cost of buying,planting and maintaining approximately 50 trees as proposed in the project planprepared by landscape architect John M. Grissim.The est imated cos t o f each tree is $350. The trees will be purchased through theParks and Recreation Department to obtain price discounts.

"FERNDALE PLACE"Another major e lement of the 1984 beautification and improvement project provides for development ofa new "Ferndale Place" at the Nine Mile/Woodward intersection.The concept advanced by Grissim cal ls for the installation of three f lag poles, a monument wall withplantings, trees, sidewalk improvements and new street furniture.The objective is to provide Ferndale with a new high visibility image and to serve as a reminder of citywidepride.Civic clubs, organizations, schools, institutions and individual citizens will be urged to help support thisinitiative through contributions.Memorial plaques bearing the names of sponsors will be placed on trees and appropriate street fixtures.All contributions will be eligible for tax deductions.Further details will be provided through flyers. meetings and telephone calls within the next two months.For immediate information, contact the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce at 542-2160.


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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTSERVICES DEPARTMENTSpruce Up Your Neighborhood

A new neighborhoodPaint, Patch andClean-up Projectwill be launched inApril under theCommunity Dev-elopment BlockGrant Program approved by the CityCouncil.The CDS Department will be working with CIVICand neighborhood groups to encourage all residents to participate.The project wil l be carried out over a four-weekperiod on a block-by-block basis within each offour neighborhood zones, and within commercialand industrial zones. CDS staff wil l ass is t residents and businesses in each zone by providingon-site technical assistance and engaging in codeenforcement and inspection.Special assistance will be made available tosenior citizens and eligible low-income residents.Everyone is encouraged to join in this neighborhood pride effort to enhance Ferndale. Detailswill be available through the CDS Department.

CITY ASSESSOR'S OFFICEAn Appeal Route Is Available

Property owners who, upon receipt of their 1984assessed valuations, wish to appeal assessmentsmay do so by calling the City Assessor at 5476000 Ext. 36, to make an appointment before theBoard of Review.The Board is scheduled to meet Wednesday,Monday and Tuesday, March 7,12, and 13, respectively, from 9 am to 12 noon, 1 pm to 5 pm and7 pm to 8 pm.

RANDOM NEWS AND INFORMATIONCITY CLERK'S OFFICE

are honored if the required fee and vaccinationcertificate are submitted. A $3.50 late paymencharge is added after Apri I 1st.POLICE DEPARTMENTSpring Safety Reminders

Parents are asked, again, to warn their childrento be aware of strangers that might attempt toapproach them and, immediately, report anysuch incidents to the Police Department. An alarming increase in the number of pedest rian accidents occurred this past January, themajority of victims being teens. Please askyour teen to be alert when crossing streets. Please be aware and instruct your chi ldren ofthe annual problem in early spring, of the theftof unlocked bicycles.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKSSpring leaf collection is tentatively scheduled forthe week of April 23rd.

FIRE DEPARTMENTFire Prevention Key to Safety

According to Fire Inspector William LeGault , 70percent o f the fires that occur in homes andbuildings can be att ributed to indif ference andcarelessness towards good fire preventionpractices.Inspector LeGault points out seven hazardoussituations to avoid:-Careless smokinghabits-Playing withmatches or fireworks-Matches or cigarettes tossed inrubbish-Defective electrical wiring-Faul ty electricalappliances-Over-heatedheating units-Defective and overheated cooking equipment- Improper use of f lammable liquids

Dog owners are remindedthat licenses for theirpets expired on December 31 st. Applicationsfor new l icenses, whichcost $3.50 each , mustbe accompanied by animmunization certificatethat has an expirationdate beyond Decem-ber 31, 1984. Mailrequests for licenses

PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENTNew Improvement Projects,Special Events Upcoming

The following improvement projects, fundedunder the 9th and 10th Year Federal Community Development Block Grant Program and theFederal Land and Water Conservat ion FundProgram, will be completed this summer andfall.


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LIBRARY AND CITY OFFICES CLOSED FRIDAY,APRIL 20 in observance of Good Friday.

Roosevelt Park - Installation of picnictables and grills. $ 4,000Harding Park - Installation of timberplay piece. $11,000Martin Road Park - Installation oftimber play piece, open ai r picnicshelter, and burial of overheadelectrical wires. $33,500Wanda Park - Installation of timberplay piece, picnic tables and grills,and tree planting. $19,000Reforestation - Planting of f ive treespecies on city property in VoterPrecincts #6 (Woodward to Allen,Marshall to W. Troy) and #10 (Woodwardto Hil ton, Academy to E. Troy). $10,000

FERNDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY The week of April 9-14 will be output-measuresweek as well as National Library week. Stat istics will be gathered on how well the Libraryserves the community, and then analyzed to setLibrary goals. Volunteers are needed. Ifinterested, contact City Librarian DaideeSpringer at 548-5959. The Friends of the FerndaleLibrary's 9th Annual Photography Show will run May 7June 2. Entry forms for thecontest , which wil l be judgedby professional photographers,are now available at theLibrary. Reception Monday,May 7,7:30 pm, at the Library. The Library and the Oakland County BarAssociation are jointly sponsoring a film festival in celebration of Law Day, Monday, April 30,at the Library. Details to be announced. Upcoming childrens' events, requiring registrat ion, include:-Baby Sitting Clinic. Tuesdays, March 6-27,3:45-5:45 pm. Red Cross-sponsored.-Kite-making workshop. Saturday, March 10,2:30 pm. Children 9 yrs. and up.-Fi lm Festival. Saturday, March 24, 2:30-3:30 pm.Movies: Moah's Ark; A Boy, A Dog and A Frog;and The Music Box. No registration required.-Story Hour. Tuesdays, March 27-May 8, 10 am.Ages 3 1/2 -5 yrs.-Egg Decorating Workshop. Saturday, April 14,2:30 pm. Ages 8 and up.-Easter Story Hour. Thursday, Apr il 19, 10 am.Ages 3112 -5 yrs.-Fi lm Festival. Saturday, April 28, 2:30 pm.Sorcerer's Apprentice and One Wish TooMany. No registration required.

"The Great Egg Drop" MartinRoad Park (lighted ball field)2:30 pm. Toddlers to 11 years.Open to city and/or FerndaleSchool District residents. Helicopter to drop plastic eggs.(Webb Junior High School ifinclement weather.)

"Family Roller Skating Party"Skate World o f Troy, 6-8 pm.Admission, meal tickets,transportation, and skaterental $1 each. Choose anynumber of opt ions. Tickets onsale at Department officeMarch 5th.

Saturday, April14

Monday, March 26.

CIVIC CALENDAR(PUBLIC INVITED TO, AND WELCOME AT, ALL MEETINGS)MARCHWed., 7th, 7:30 pm Beautification CommissionWed., 7th, 8 pm Ferndale Plan CommissionMon., 12th, 8 pm Ferndale City CouncilTues., 13th, 1:30 pm Ferndale Housing CommissionMon., 19th, 7:30 pm Community Center Board (at Center)

Tues., 20th, 7 pm Library Board (at Library)Tues., 20th, 7 pm Civil Service BoardWed., 21 st, 8 pm Parks/Recreation Advisory BoardMon., 26th , 7 pm Ordinance CommitteeMon., 26th, 8 pm Ferndale City CouncilWed., 28th, 8 pm Special City Council (Econ. Development)

APRILWed., 4th, 7:30 pm Beautification CommissionWed., 4th, 8 pm Ferndale Plan CommissionMon., 9th, 7:30 pm Police/Fire Pension BoardMon., 9 th , 8 pm Ferndale City CouncilTues., 10th, 1:30 pm Ferndale Housing CommissionMon., 16th, 7:30 pm Community Center Board(at Center)Tues., 17th , 7 pm Library Board (at Library)Tues., 17 th , 7 pm Civi l Service BoardWed., 18th, 8 pm Parks/Recreat ion Advisory BoardMon., 23rd, 7 pm Ordinance CommitteeMon., 23rd, 7:30pm Employees' Pension BoardMon., 23rd, 8 pm Ferndale City CouncilThurs., 26th, 7:30 pm Economic Development Corp.

(ALL MEETINGS, UNLESS NOTED, ARE HELD AT CITY HALL)Ferndale Newslet ter off icers - Byron A. Photiades, President; Karen Harlick, Treasurer: Dwayne G. McLachlan, Vice Treasurer; Daidee Springer, Secretary. Published by FerndaleNewsletter, a Michigan nonprofit corporation, for the information of Ferndale's residents regarding pending subjects of local government concern. If you have questions orneed more information, call 5476000, ext. 41, or w ri te to Ferndale Newsletter, 300 East Nine Mi le. Ferndale, Michigan 48220.


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