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So u t h f i e l dLivingSouthfield Volunteer DayVolunteers are needed to clean, paint, rake,plant and prune throughout Southfield onSaturday, April 16 from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.Work will take place this year at the jointcampus of Southfield High School andUniversity High School Academy, theSouthfield Fire Department Headquarters,Pioneer Cemetery and the historic CodeHouse. All work sites are in the vicinity ofTen Mile & Lahser Roads. Volunteers shouldreport to the lobby of the Southfield HighSchool Media Center (24675 Lahser Road).Workers are asked to bring rakes, broomsand wheelbarrows (if possible). Other toolswill be provided such as materials andgloves. Each participant will receive a freeT-shirt, continental breakfast and snack. Allvolunteers should dress for the weather andwork.This is a great opportunity for service clubsseeking a spring project, high school studentsin need of community service credits, oranyone who wants to help improve theircommunity.To volunteer, call the Southfield PupilRegistration Office (248) 746-7601 ext. 3.For additional information or to sign on asa sponsor or donor, call Councilman KenSiver, Southfield Public Schools DeputySuperintendent at (248) 746-8565.41 st Annual Rouge RiverClean UpShare in the commitment to maintain a cleanwater system by volunteering for the annualRouge River Clean Up on Saturday, June 4from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.Adults, teenagers, teachers, students,naturalists, contractors and local businesseshave an opportunity to improve theenvironment and everyone is encouraged totake part in this important initiative.Registration is at Beech Woods RecreationCenter, just south of Nine Mile Road onBeech Road. For more information, call(248) 796-4806.Spring / Summer 2011SOUTHFIELD STANDARDS, ContinuedThe Southfield Police Department,in conjunction with Southfieldhomeowner’s associations, launchedOperation GOT M in 2005 toencourage residents to contactthe police department with anycomplaints relating to three specificissues: traffic, loud music and littering.If any of these three violationsare observed, residents can call anon-emergency line at (248) 796-GOTM (4686) and leave a voicemailmessage with any information theycan provide. Pertinent informationincludes: location, license platenumber, vehicle description (color/make/model), and a description ofthe driver. The caller should leave aname and contact number; however,anonymous complaints are alsoaccepted and investigated.Operation GOT M is monitored bythe Police Department and all callsare logged to track repeat offenders.If enough information is received, thealleged violator will be sent a letterfrom the police department advisingthem that a complaint has beenmade involving their vehicle. Threecomplaints involving the same vehiclewill result in personal contact from anofficer who will take the appropriateenforcement action. Operation GOTM contributes directly to the qualityof life Southfield residents expect andenjoy. Residents are reminded thatthe program is a non-emergency linefor traffic, loud music and litteringonly. If immediate police service isneeded residents should still call 9-1-1.The Southfield Police CrimePrevention Bureau provides residentsand businesses with a number ofresources dedicated to educating thecommunity about security awareness- 4 -Ge t In f o r m e dand to increasing home and businessowners safety and security byincreasing their knowledge. The PoliceDepartment offers a free securitysurvey to all Southfield residentsand business owners. Officers willinspect homes or businesses andmake recommendations regardingthe security of the premises. Officerssurvey the physical aspects of theproperty, including doors, windows,lighting and landscaping. They alsoevaluate the operational practices ofbusinesses.The Southfield Police DepartmentNeighborhood Watch Programallows for greater involvementby the residents and HomeownerAssociations in the city. TheSouthfield Police Department believesthat a strong, active Homeowner’sAssociation provides the backboneneeded for a strong, viable program.The Crime Prevention Bureau workswith all Southfield neighborhoodassociations to seek residents’assistance in keeping a watchful eye.Free crime prevention presentationsand educational materials are alsoprovided to any resident or businessin the City of Southfield.The Southfield Police Department’sP.R.I.D.E (Pooling Resources inDefense of our Environment) programempowers the Police Departmentand P.R.I.D.E. community andbusiness members to take fulladvantage of available resourcesand communication networksbetween the Police Department,private security agencies, building/property managers and others. Morethan 130 members from the publicand private sectors attend informalmeetings that are conducted monthlyat various locations throughout the—Continued on next page
Ge tIn v o lv e dSOUTHFIELD STANDARDS, ContinuedCity. Discussions include an emphasis on the importanceof crime prevention through environmental design, securitysystem reviews and sharing information about crimes.Every resident and business owner has a vested interest inmaintaining property values by keeping Southfield safe,clean and attractive. The City of Southfield is committed toworking with residents and businesses to keep Southfieldbeautiful.Residents are reminded of the following communityappearance standards:• Weeds and grass must be cut on a regular basis. Lawngrass should not exceed eight-inches in length.• Trash is not to be placed at the curb before 4 p.m. theevening prior to collection. Refuse is limited to 60pounds of material and must be placed in plastic bagsor waste containers no larger than 32-gallon capacity.All containers must be removed no later than noon theday following trash collection.• Yard waste must be placed in approved paper yardwaste bags or in a rigid container clearly marked ‘yardwaste.’ Yard waste in plastic bags will not be accepted.Yard waste includes leaves, grass clippings, branches,brush and other organic material only.• Unlicensed or inoperable vehicles may not be parkedoutside of a garage. The repair of vehicles is notpermitted on residential property.• Outside storage is not permitted, except in industrialzones. Outside storage constitutes anything placedoutside that is not in immediate use. Outside storageof recreational vehicles, snowmobiles, boats, traveltrailers and mobile homes exceeding 20-feet in lengthis not permitted and must be stored offsite. Recreationalvehicles, boats and travel trailers less than 20-feet inlength may be stored in the backyard only.• Buildings must be maintained according to City coderegulations, including no peeling or weathered paint,cracked or broken glass, fallen gutters, litter or debris,or other maintenance issues.Southfield residents are encouraged to report any potentialcode or appearance issues by calling the City’s special“Eyes on Southfield” hotline at (248) 796-EYES (3937).Residents should call the Police Department’s OperationGot M hotline at (248) 796-GOTM (4686) to report anytraffic, noise or littering complaints. Together, we can keepSouthfield attractive, safe and secure!- 5 -Spring / Summer 2011So u t h f i e l dLivingAdvertise your business in the2012 Southfield calendarThe award-winning City of Southfield Annual Report/Calendar is mailed to every residential and business address inthe City. Thousands more are included in information packetsdistributed throughout the year to prospective new residentsand businesses. The calendar advertising insert is an excellentway to reach more than 78,000 Southfield residents and 9,000businesses for one extraordinarily low price! The return onthe investment in a calendar ad reaps dividends throughoutthe entire year.Reserve your ad soon—space is limited! Call SouthfieldCommunity Relations today at (248) 796-5130 for moreinformation.Basement Flooding Legal NoticeAny resident experiencing an overflow or sewage back upshould contact the Water Department at (248) 796-4850.After hours, the message will advise you to call (248) 796-4899 or you can call the Police desk at (248) 796-5500 to beput in touch with the supervisor on call.Under Public Act 222, any resident having experiencedan overflow or back up of a sewage disposal system orstorm water system, must file a written claim with the Citywithin 45 days after the overflow or backup was discoveredor in the exercise of reasonable diligence, should havebeen discovered. Notice should be mailed to the Office ofManagement and Budget at the City of Southfield. Failure toprovide the required notice to the City will limit your rightsunder the law. For more information, contact the Office ofManagement and Budget at (248) 796-5260. The source ofthe back up must be the City sewer. Problems caused by theproperty’s plumbing are the homeowner’s responsibility.Income Tax AssistanceVolunteers from the Accounting Aid Society will providefree assistance with income tax preparation for low-incomeSouthfield residents every Wednesday through April 6 from9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Southfield Parks & Recreation building.The service is available by appointment only to residentswhose annual income is $25,000 or less for individuals or$50,000 or less for families. To make an appointment, callSouthfield Human Services Department at (248) 796-4540.
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