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BELLEVILLE - ROMULUS
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Reconstruction of dangerous intersection planned

Romulus Mayor LeRoy Burcroff even took county offi-
Burcroff is not a man who gives cials for a city-wide ride along to
up. demonstrate first-hand shared
It has taken Burcroff nearly jurisdiction roads in the city
seven years, but his persistent which need improvement.
attempts to have the traffic inter- The ride along demonstration
section at Northline and Hannan proved effective as county and
roads reconstructed have finally city officials eventually devel-
paid off. Construction at the oped a plan to turn the boulevard
intersection, a cooperative effort intersection into a necked-down
between the city and Wayne standard intersection with a traf-
County, is expected to begin April fic light.
15 and continue until Sept. 17, “The improvements at the
dependent on weather. The Northline and Hannan intersec-
reconstruction, officials said, is a tion will serve as a solution to a
continued effort to improve road problem that has plagued our
safety and reduce vehicle crash- community for decades, making
es. the roads safer for both residents
For decades, the site has been and visitors alike,” Burcroff said.
an area of concern for Romulus “We're pleased to have a good
residents, who have often cited working relationship with Wayne
the high accident rate in the County and thankful for their
area. When Burcroff became partnership on this much-need- ture and has completed several grant proposal to the Michigan Department of Public Works
mayor in 2014, he began to meet ed project.” road and sidewalk projects in Department of Transportation Director Roberto Scappaticci.
with Wayne County officials to During the April to September recent years. In 2020, Romulus for alternative funding to place a “It's also important that our
bring attention to hazardous road construction, city employees will completed a sidewalk project on sidewalk on Wayne Road residents feel heard. If they come
conditions at the intersection. place a state-of-the art LED Van Born Road between Fourth between Van Born and Wick to the city with an infrastructural
During the ensuing seven advance warning sign to direct Street and Washington Street, roads. need, we do our best to address
years, Burcroff and Wayne traffic and reduce accidents. linking a dense residential area “It's important that our resi- the issue at hand.”
County officials have had fre- Burcroff said the city is com- to the businesses on Wayne dents have access to a safe route For more information, visit
quent conversations about the mitted to the restoration and Road. to downtown businesses and res- romulusgov.com/.
need to repair the interchange. preservation of the infrastruc- Romulus recently submitted a idential districts,” said Romulus
Township Hall remains closed
Special
Van Buren Township Hall will
delivery remain open by appointment
only through March 31, accord-
Members of the Sumpter ing to officials.
Township Police
Department received a Appointment hours are from
large envelope in the mail 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday
last week filled with thank through Friday and some same
you letters from the day appointments are available.
fourth-grade class at “We're encouraging residents
Keystone Academy in to use the dropbox in front of
Belleville. Students hand- township hall or in the police your appointment time, enter the
wrote the notes of sup- lobby, to pay bills online or do front door and a screener will
port and admiration for business over the phone,” said greet you and direct you to the
the local police officers township Supervisor Kevin corresponding office,” he added.
and thanked them for all McNamara. Masks and social distancing
they do in the community.
Officers posted the notes “If residents need to come are required at all times in town-
on the official Facebook into township hall, please call ship hall.
page with a note of ahead to the appropriate office For a department list of all
thanks to the students and schedule an appointment. township office phone numbers
and said it “was a great Once you've arrived at township or more information on how to
way to start the day.” hall, please wait in your vehicle schedule an appointment visit
until your appointment time. At vanburen-mi.org.
Easter celebration set Saturday Sumpter Township, MI Employment Opportunity

Sumpter Township is currently accepting applications for Ordinance Enforcement Officer. The Ordinance Enforcement Officer
The annual Easter celebration in reports to the Sumpter Township Chief of Police and is responsible for all functions of ordinance enforcement, resident ordi-
Romulus is set for 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. this nance-related communications, ordinance questions and works closely with Township Hall officials, Community Planner and the
Building Department. This is a full-time union (AFSCME) position. Excellent wage, available benefits such as medical, dental,
Saturday, March 27 at the Romulus City optical and more. Successful candidate will have excellent verbal & written communication abilities, strong detail orientation,
Hall Complex parking lot. organizational skills and BS&A user knowledge. Ordinance experience is preferred.
This year, the traditional holiday event Please submit application, resume and cover letter to ATTN: Chief of Police, Sumpter Township, 23480 Sumpter Rd, Belleville,
will include strolling social distancing sta- MI 48111. 4:00 PM on Thursday, April 8th, 2021. Application and job description available on our website,
www.SumpterTwp.org
tions, a safe photo opportunity with the
Easter Bunny, story tellers, goodie bags Sumpter Township is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit
discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genet-
with special eggs that may contain give- ic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
away item, stuffed animals and coloring Publish Date: March 25th, 2021
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The event is organized by the Romulus
Recreation Department in partnership NOTICE OF VOTER REGISTRATION
with the Downtown Development City of Romulus, Michigan
Authority and the Romulus Public May 4, 2021 - Special Election
Library. The event, as always, is free but
donations to be used toward future pro- For more information, call (734)941- TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF ROMULUS:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN ELECTION
gramming will be gratefully accepted. 8665. WILL BE HELD IN THE CITY OF ROMULUS ON TUESDAY, MAY 04, 2021.

Voters may register by mail using a mail-in voter registration form or in person at a Secretary of State
CITY OF ROMULUS INVITATION TO BID Branch Office, Wayne County Clerk's Office, other designated state agencies, or the City of Romulus
ITB 20/21-13 LARGE WATER PARTS - TWO YEAR CONTRACT Clerk's office which is open from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Registration
PRICING FOR WATER HYDRANTS & GATE VALVES forms can be obtained at www.mi.gov/vote or romulusgov.com and mailed to the City Clerk. Voters
ITB 20/21-14 Two Year Contract Pricing for Gravel, Sand & Limestone who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com.
The City of Romulus, Michigan is seeking bids from qualified companies for two year contract pric- THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER IN ANY MANNER OTHER THAN IN-PERSON WITH
ing for the above items. THE LOCAL CLERK FOR THE SPECIAL ELECTION IS MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2021.
(1) Qualified individuals and firms wishing to submit a bid must use the forms provided by the After this date, persons residing in the City of Romulus can register in-person with proof of resi-
City. Official bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the MITN Purchasing dency (MCL 168.492) with the Romulus City Clerk Offices, located at 11111 Wayne Rd, Romulus
Group page of BidNet Direct (http://www.mitn.info/). Bids may be rejected unless made on MI 48174 at the following times:
the forms included with the bidding documents. Copies of documents obtained from any other
source are not considered official copies. • Monday through Friday from 8:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.
(2) Clarifications, modifications, or amendments may be made to this solicitation at the dis- • Saturday, May 01, 2021 from 8:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.
cretion of the City. Any and all addenda issued by the City will be posted on the MITN • Election Day, Tuesday, May 04, 2021 from 7:00a.m. to 8:00p.m.
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 The following proposals will appear on the ballot:
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 adden- ROMULUS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL
dum and sign and date the “Acknowledgment of Receipt Addenda Form: supplied in the bid EXEMPTING PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE AND OTHER PROPERTY
documents. EXEMPTED BY LAW 17.6836 MILLS FOR 10 YEARS AND .50 MILL
(3) A total of three copies (one marked “Original” and two marked “Copy”) of the bid must be FOR 10 YEARS FOR HEADLEE RESTORATION PURPOSES, IF NECESSARY.
submitted together in one sealed package/envelope and returned to the City Clerk's Office no
later than 2:30 P.M., Tuesday, 4/13/2021. Bids should be addressed using the bid package Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained at the administrative offices of Romulus Community
label provided in the solicitation documents or submitted electronically on the MITN Schools, 36540 Grant Street, Romulus, Michigan 48174-1400, (734) 532-1600.
Purchasing Group page of BidNet Direct.
(4) The public opening of all timely received bids will be provided virtually via “Zoom” at WOODHAVEN-BROWNSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT GENERAL OBLIGATION
approximately 3:00 p.m., local time 4/13/2021. Log in information for the “Zoom” meeting UNLIMITED TAX BOND PROPOSAL FOR BUILDING AND SITE PURPOSES
can be obtained by emailing Purchasing@romulusgov.com or utilizing the information pro- IN THE AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $144,000,000.
vided in the bid documents.
(5) The successful Bidder will be required to submit proof of all bonds and insurance required Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained at the administrative offices of Woodhaven-
by the solicitation documents and copies of all required endorsements. Brownstown School District, 24821 Hall Road, Woodhaven, Michigan 48183-3756, (734) 783-
(6) The City reserves the right to postpone the opening without notification and also reserves 3300.
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. Ultimately, a contract may be awarded to the lowest PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE BONDS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT,
most responsive and responsible company, as determined in the sole discretion of the City of IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE ELECTORS AT THIS ELECTION,
Romulus or otherwise in a manner deemed by the City to be in its own best interest. WILL BE GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BONDS
(7) For additional information contact Gary Harris, City of Romulus, Purchasing Director by PAYABLE FROM GENERAL AD VALOREM TAXES
calling (734) 955-4568 or by emailing Purchasing@romulusgov.com.
(8) The City of Romulus strictly prohibits the reproduction or publishing of any published doc- Persons with special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the
ument or solicitation without the express written consent of the City of Romulus. Clerk's Office.
Unauthorized posting of any notice of these documents or reference to said documents or
solicitations is strictly prohibited.
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City of Romulus Clerk
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