City Of Saline Announces Limiting Certain Operations To Mitigate Spread Of COVID-19 Virus

Saline MI

13 March, 2020

3:52 PM

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From The City of Saline: At the recommendation of the Washtenaw County Health Department, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Governor Whitmer's Emergency Declaration and local public safety officials, the City of Saline is limiting certain operations in an effort to mitigate the risks and slow down the spread of the COVID-19 virus. These measures will not impact critical services such as drinking water, police, fire, emergency operations, waste and recycling collection, however, some city functions may be modified. The following operational changes will be in effect at least until April 5, 2020: Note: The City will continue to monitor this rapidly evolving situation and coordinate closely with our local partners, including Washtenaw County Health Department and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, to determine if further changes to operations are needed. This and other information will be shared via the City's website at www.cityofsaline.org and the City of Saline Facebook page. Beginning on Friday, March 13, through Sunday, April 5, 2020, please be advised of the following: The Saline Recreation Center will be closing on Friday, March 13, 2020 at 10pm through at least April 5, 2020. The Saline Board of Review will meet as scheduled – March 16, 18, 20, 2020 (please contact the City Assessor at 734-429-4907, ext. 2208 or email at [email protected] All outdoor parks and trails will remain open for general use. The weekly Saline Farmers Market will be closed beginning on Saturday, March 14, 2020 through at least April 4, 2020. Some board and commission meetings will be cancelled, so please check the City calendar for the most up-to-date information. City Council and Planning Commission meetings will take place as scheduled, however, regarding the City Council meetings we do encourage the public to take advantage of watching the livestreamed meetings or accessing the City's website to watch the recorded Council meetings. The recycling area located in the City Hall lobby (foyer) will be closed during this time. Additionally, the Big Red Barrel prescription drug drop off will also be suspended until further notice. Residents and business owners are encouraged to pay utility bills and property taxes on line. Residents and business owners are encouraged to call or email City departments to apply for permits and other inquiries rather than visit City Hall (please see the contact list below). Here is how you can reach us. City website: www.Cityofsaline.org Facebook: City of Saline Government Twitter: @cityofsaline Nixle: Sign-up at Nixle.com ADMINISTRATION Todd Campbell, City Manager [email protected] (734) 429-4907 ext. 2211 General Administration, Grants, Human Resources, Insurances COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/ BUILDING & CODE ENFORCEMENT Mike Greene [email protected] (734) 429-8296 ext. 2222 Building Services, Code Enforcement, Planning Commission, Zoning CITY ASSESSOR Pat Zamenski [email protected] (734) 429-4907 ext. 2208 Principal Residence Exemption Affidavits, Property Descriptions, Real and Personal Property Assessments CITY CLERK Teresa Royal, Clerk [email protected] (734) 429-4907 ext. 2209 City Council, City Records, Elections/Voter Registration, Fire Records, Oakwood Cemetery, Passports CITY TREASURER Mickie Jo Bennett, Treasurer [email protected] (734) 429-4907 ext. 2203 Accounts Receivable/Payable, Collections, Finance, Payroll, Tax & Utility Billing, Website and Technology Support DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Jeff Fordice, City Engineer/Director [email protected] (734) 429-5624 Cemetery Maintenance, Community Events, Engineering, Sanitary and Storm Sewer Systems, Sidewalks, Solid Waste, Streets and Parks Maintenance, Street Lights, Water Distribution System PARKS & RECREATION Carla Scruggs, Director [email protected] (734) 429-3502 ext. 2509 Classes, Parks Commission, Parks and Recreation Programs, Saline Recreation Center, Special Events, Youth Council POLICE DEPARTMENT Police Chief Jerrod Hart [email protected] (734) 429-7911 Emergency Management, Parking Enforcement, Public Safety, Traffic Engineer SALINE AREA FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Chief Craig Hoeft (734) 429-4440 Fire Services, Fire Prevention, Education, WATER TREATMENT PLANTS Steve Wyzgoski, Water & Wastewater Superintendent (734) 944-2003 [email protected] Wastewater Treatment and Water Treatment Plants This press release was produced by the City of Saline. The views expressed here are the author's own.