Nick Schultz of Plymouth Township. He
acknowledged former chairman David
Siegrist, who passed away.
“Anybody can get involved to do the
packaging,” Schultz said. “We've been
involved for many years with the Kids
Coalition Against Hunger effort. We
thought we coulddo it on a grander scale.”
Schultz noted that this packaged food
has a three-year shelf life and was devel-
oped by food scientists to provide a rich
source of protein carbohydrates and vita-
mins needed by anundernourished child's
body and mind. The food is also accept-
able to the broad diversity of ethnic tastes
and religious differences around the
world. The food offers all nine of the
essential amino acids required for com-
plete nutrition, something that can't be
said about other typical food relief sources
such as rice or beans alone. It is also very
simple to prepare, requiring only six cups
of boilingwater tomake a completemeal.
“The goal is to recruit 1,550 volun-
teers,” said Doug Wallace of Plymouth
Townshipwho is themembership director
for the Plymouth Community Chamber of
Commerce. “All ages arewelcome.” To vol-
unteer or to donate call (734) 453-1540 or
visit
Donations for the Greater Plymouth
Service Project should be made payable
to: Community Foundation of Plymouth-
GPSP, P.O. Box 700866, Plymouth, MI 48170.
Community Foundation of Plymouth is a
501(c)3 nonprofit entity and gifts may be
tax deductible.
Friends of the Rouge will be
relocating their offices to down-
town Plymouth late this summer.
The organization, a 501(c)(3) non-
profit, began in 1986 to raise
awareness about the need to
clean up the rouge, one of the
most polluted rivers in the nation.
New headquarters will be in
downtown Plymouth in the
Plymouth Arts and Recreation
Complex (PARC).
The organization provides
opportunities for residents to par-
ticipate in cleanups, stream and
wetland monitoring, restoration
projects, and recreational activi-
ties like canoeing and kayaking.
The Rouge River Watershed
drains 467 square miles of land in
southeast Michigan and includes
Plymouth Township and the City
of Plymouth.
“Friends of the Rouge is excit-
ed to bemoving its offices toPARC
in downtown Plymouth. The histo-
ry of Plymouth and its connection
to the Rouge River is a natural fit
for Friends of the Rouge. We're
looking forward to continuing and
expanding our programs from our
new home and being able to inter-
act with the other organizations
located at PARC,” commented
Friends of the Rouge Board
PresidentMichael Darga.
The Plymouth Arts and
Recreation Complex is also a
501(c)3 public charity, leading the
effort to repurpose the historic
Plymouth High/Central Middle
School and the 16.6 acres on
which it stands, into an arts, edu-
cation and recreation destination
serving Plymouth and the sur-
rounding area.
“We are pleased to add Friends
of the Rouge to our impressive list
of tenants. Plymouth has always
had an affection for the Rouge
River. Having Friends of the
Rouge located in the heart of our
community is a major achieve-
ment,” noted Don Soenen, presi-
dent of PARC.
The mission of Friends Of The
Rouge is to promote restoration
and stewardship of the Rouge
River ecosystem through educa-
tion, citizen involvement and
other collaborative efforts, for the
purpose of improving the quality
of life of the people, plants and
animals of the watershed, accord-
ing to a prepared statement.
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Police program aims to aid autistic
Library to mark 20th anniversary of building
Friends of the Rouge moving to Plymouth
CITY OF ROMULUS INVITATION TO BID
ITB 17/18-24 UPFITTING FOR TWO (2) FORD POLICE INTERCEPTORS
ITB 17/18-42 UPFITTING HARLEY DAVIDSON POLICE MOTORCYCLE
The City of Romulus, Michigan is seeking bids from qualified companies for the above item/items
and/or services.
(1) Qualified individuals and firms wishing to submit a bid must use the forms provided by the City.
Official bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the MITN Purchasing Group page of
BidNet Direct (
/). Bids may be rejected unless made on the forms includ-
ed with the bidding documents. Copies of documents obtained from any other source are not con-
sidered official copies.
(2) Clarifications, modifications, or amendments may be made to this solicitation at the discretion of
the City. Any and all addenda issued by the City will be posted on the MITN Purchasing Group
page of BidNet Direct. All interested parties are instructed to view the MITN website regularly
for any issued addenda. It is the responsibility of the bidder to obtain all issued addenda and
acknowledge receipt of said addenda by including a printed copy of each addendum as part of
the required documents for this solicitation and to list the addendum and sign and date the
"Acknowledgment of Receipt Addenda Form: supplied in the bid documents.
(3) A total of three copies (one marked "Original" and two marked "Copy") of the bid must be sub-
mitted together in one sealed package/envelope and returned to the
City Clerk's Office
no later
than 2:30 P.M., Thursday,
5/17/2018
. Bids should be addressed using the bid package label pro-
vided in the ITB documents.
(4) At approximately 2:45 p.m., local time all timely received bids will be publicly opened and read.
(5) The successful Bidder will be required to submit proof of all bonds and insurance required by the
ITB documents and copies of all required endorsements.
(6) The City reserves the right to postpone the opening without notification and also reserves the
right to reject all bids and to waive any minor informality or irregularity in bids received and to
award the bid in whole or in part. A contract will ultimately be awarded to the lowest most
responsive and responsible company, as determined in the sole discretion of the City of Romulus
or otherwise in a manner deemed by the City to be in its own best interest.
(7) For additional information contact Lynn A, Conway, City of Romulus, Purchasing Director, or
Gary Harris, Purchasing Department Buyer by calling (734) 955-4568 or by emailing
.
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CITY OF ROMULUS INVITATION TO BID
ITB 17/18-44 PINE DRIVE STORM SEWER PUMP STATION REPAIRS
The City of Romulus, Department of Public Works is requesting proposals from qualified and expe-
rienced contractors for the repairs needed to the Pine Storm Station (Storm Sewer) located at 15409
Pine Drive, Romulus, Michigan. This solicitation is for the direct replacement of distressed and
fatigued items listed in the scope of work.
(1) Qualified individuals and firms wishing to submit a bid must use the forms provided by the City.
Official bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the MITN Purchasing Group page of
BidNet Direct
/). Bids may be rejected unless made on the forms included
with the bidding documents. Copies of documents obtained from any other source are not con-
sidered official copies.
(2) Clarifications, modifications, or amendments may be made to this solicitation at the discretion of
the City. Any and all addenda issued by the City will be posted on the MITN Purchasing Group
page of BidNet Direct. All interested parties are instructed to view the MITN website regularly
for any issued addenda. It is the responsibility of the bidder to obtain all issued addenda and
acknowledge receipt of said addenda by including a printed copy of each addendum as part of
the required documents for this solicitation and to list the addendum and sign and date the
"Acknowledgment of Receipt Addenda Form: supplied in the bid documents.
(3) A total of three copies (one marked "Original" and two marked "Copy") of the bid must be sub-
mitted together in one sealed package/envelope and returned to the
City Clerk's Office
no later
than 2:30 P.M., Thursday, 5/17/2018. Bids should be addressed using the bid package label pro-
vided in the ITB documents.
(4) At approximately 2:45 p.m., local time all timely received bids will be publicly opened and read.
(5) The successful Bidder will be required to submit proof of all bonds and insurance required by the
ITB documents and copies of all required endorsements.
(6) The City reserves the right to postpone the opening without notification and also reserves the
right to reject all bids and to waive any minor informality or irregularity in bids received and to
award the bid in whole or in part. A contract will ultimately be awarded to the lowest most
responsive and responsible company, as determined in the sole discretion of the City of Romulus
or otherwise in a manner deemed by the City to be in its own best interest.
(7) For additional information contact Lynn A, Conway, City of Romulus, Purchasing Director, or
Gary Harris, Purchasing Department Buyer by calling (734) 955-4568 or by emailing
4/19/2018
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CITY OF ROMULUS INVITATION TO BID
ITB 17/18-48 TWO (2) YEAR PRICING FOR MULCH
The City of Romulus, Michigan is seeking bids from qualified companies located within the State
of Michigan for two (2) year contract pricing for the purpose of purchasing decorative landscaping
mulches and playground mulch on an as needed basis.
(1) Qualified individuals and firms wishing to submit a bid must use the forms provided by the City.
Official bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the MITN Purchasing Group page of
BidNet Direct
/). Bids may be rejected unless made on the forms includ-
ed with the bidding documents. Copies of documents obtained from any other source are not con-
sidered official copies.
(2) Clarifications, modifications, or amendments may be made to this solicitation at the discretion of
the City. Any and all addenda issued by the City will be posted on the MITN Purchasing Group
page of BidNet Direct. All interested parties are instructed to view the MITN website regularly
for any issued addenda. It is the responsibility of the bidder to obtain all issued addenda and
acknowledge receipt of said addenda by including a printed copy of each addendum as part of
the required documents for this solicitation and to list the addendum and sign and date the
"Acknowledgment of Receipt Addenda Form: supplied in the bid documents.
(3) A total of three copies (one marked "Original" and two marked "Copy") of the bid must be sub-
mitted together in one sealed package/envelope and returned to the
City Clerk's Office
no later
than 2:30 P.M., Tuesday,
5/1/2018
. Bids should be addressed using the bid package label pro-
vided in the ITB documents.
(4) At approximately 2:45 p.m., local time all timely received bids will be publicly opened and read.
(5) The successful Bidder will be required to submit proof of all bonds and insurance required by the
ITB documents and copies of all required endorsements.
(6) The City reserves the right to postpone the opening without notification and also reserves the
right to reject all bids and to waive any minor informality or irregularity in bids received and to
award the bid in whole or in part. A contract will ultimately be awarded to the lowest most
responsive and responsible company, as determined in the sole discretion of the City of Romulus
or otherwise in a manner deemed by the City to be in its own best interest.
(7) For additional information contact Lynn A, Conway, City of Romulus, Purchasing Director, or
Gary Harris, Purchasing Department Buyer by calling (734) 955-4568 or by emailing
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
THURSDAY MAY 3, 2018
6:00 P.M.
PLEASE NOTE that the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its Regular Meeting on Thursday,
May 3, 2018 commencing at 6:00 p.m., to consider:
• Application 1569, R78-049-99-0003-002, 47600 WAnn Arbor TR, R-1-H zoning district: is requesting one variance:
1. To install a six foot (6') fence around the rear property line whereas a four foot (4') is allowed. The variance request-
ed is two (2) feet of fence height.
• Application 1570, R78-058-01-0062-000, 44595 Marc Trail, R-1 zoning district: is requesting one variance:
1. To install a six foot (6') fence around the rear property line whereas a four foot (4') is allowed. The variance request-
ed is two (2) feet of fence height.
The meeting will be held at Plymouth Township Hall, 9955 N. Haggerty Road in the Town Hall Meeting Room.
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The Northville Township
Police Department is collecting
crucial information from parents
about autistic children in the
community and using cloud-
based technology to quickly get it
to officers in time-sensitive, run-
away situations.
Families in Northville who
have an at-risk child can submit
an Autism Profile and
Emergency Contact Form to the
police department. The form
contains life-saving information,
including the child's photo, pre-
ferred method of communica-
tion, behaviors they may exhibit,
and likely hiding spots around
their home. Childrenwith autism
are often drawn to water, and in
those cases, the form includes a
map highlighting all water in the
area, including neighboring
pools, swampy areas, and reten-
tionponds.
Northville Township Police
Sgt. DavidRoberts, who has been
with the department for 18 years,
and is the father of an autistic
child, has brought life-saving
training to the agency. He knows
firsthand how important it is to
act fast when a child with autism
wanders off, and how knowing
their triggers and the best way to
communicate with them can
save time and lead to a safe
return.
“In the past, we collected the
forms and stored themin a paper
file,” said Lt. Paul Tennies, “In
theory this was a great first step,
but it fails because officers don't
have the information readily-
accessible when they need it. We
knew there had to be a way to
access these profiles from the
scene as it is progressing.”
The agency now stores the
forms
electronically
in
PowerDMS-a policy manage-
ment software in use for nearly
10 years to streamline the man-
agement and distribution of poli-
cies and procedures. Once the
form is received, it is uploaded
intoPowerDMS.
By having this information in
front of them, officers on the
scene can act quickly and with
confidence that they know as
much as possible about this
child's tendencies. Northville
Township Police Department
has plans to use PowerDMS in
similar ways for the protection of
elderly who may have
Alzheimer's or dementia and are
at-risk of wandering away.
Parents of autistic children in
the Northville Township area
can download the pdf form by
visiting
and selecting the forms tab on
thehomepage.
The Plymouth District Library
will mark the 20th anniversary of
the current facility from 1-3 p.m.
April 29.
The current building was first
opened in 1998 although the
library has served the needs of the
community at 223 S. Main since
the 1940s, when the community
library needs were served from a
house at the same address. The
library history, available at ply-
mouthlibrary.org, notes that as
World War II drew to a close,
Bessie Dunning and her daughter,
Margaret, purchased the house so
that library service would contin-
ue. During the next decades, a
library building was constructed
on the site. As the community
grew in the mid-1990s, a new
building was needed and the vot-
ers of the City of Plymouth and
Plymouth Township approved a
$7.35 million bond to build the
current structure. The library
staff and materials were moved to
an empty Farmer Jack grocery
story onMain Street for two years,
while construction took place. On
April 26, 1998, the facilitywas com-
plete and opened to the public.
During the past 20 years, the
library has become the hub of the
community, welcoming about
1,000 people each day, according
to library records.
“This building is well-used and
well-loved. Over the last few
years, we have repaired many of
the library's mechanical systems,
basically creating a new building
for the community,” explained
Carol Souchock, library director.
“These repairs will conclude in
the next few months, and allow us
to welcome generations of
Plymouth citizens in the decades
to come.”
Festivities marking the
anniversary will include refresh-
ments, crafts for children, a trivia
contest and a slideshow. The cele-
bration is free and open to the
public.
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