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Smoke testing set for entire city sewer system

Inkster residents do not need cross connections. The test can testing, contact Dan Guastella of
to be alarmed should they see also detect structural damages ” the smoke testing crew and pro-
white smoke curling up from and leaking joints in sewer pipes The smoke is not vide your name, address and
area drains or sewers this month. and overflow points in sewer sys- harmful or dangerous. phone number if you are unable
City officials have authorized tems, city officials said. to reach the crew,” official said.
smoke tests of the sanitary sewer Work crews from Alfred Guastella can be reached at (313)
in the community in an effort to Benesch & Co., engineers for the 234 0307.
locate breaks and defects in the City of Inkster, will be performing The smoke is not harmful or water should be poured into Homeowners do not need to
system. Smoke testing is a tech- smoke testing throughout the city dangerous. The smoke that exits floor and sink drains, filling the home during smoke testing and
nique utilized to identify sections until Friday, May 27. the vent stacks on houses or traps to prevent smoke from at no time will field crews need
of sewer which may exhibit During the testing, a crew will holes in the ground is non-toxic, entering the home. If smoke does to enter any residence. The
inflow during heavy rainfall. use a high-capacity blower harmless and has no odor. It does enter, residents should consult a smoke testing crew will be
Smoke testing is considered by smoke technique to test each not create a fire hazard. local licensed plumber. If harm- noticeable documenting the test-
experts as the best method to sewer line. Smoke blowers are To prepare for the testing, offi- less smoke can enter through ing taking photos and measuring
detect inflow sources such as placed on manholes and smoke cials said that all drains and taps faulty plumbing, the potential distances so that the defects may
roof leaders, cellar, yard and area is blown through the sewer sys- should be filled with water to exists for dangerous sewer gases be found at a later date and
drains, foundation drains, aban- tem. Anywhere the smoke exits, prevent sewer gases from enter- to also enter the home, officials repaired.
doned building sewers, faulty there is potential for stormwater ing the building. Be sure this cautioned. More information about the
connections, illegal connections to enter the sewer system, offi- includes all basement drains, “Should smoke enter the testing is available from Maya
and storm water drainage system cials said. officials warned. About 3 cups of building or home during smoke Roots at (313) 563-9774.
Northville honored as 5-star business community

Northville Township success- strate the growth, investments,
fully contributes to Michigan's ” and cost of doing business within
entrepreneurial growth and eco- Our core purpose is to connect, the community. For example,
nomic development, according to engage and serve the community over the five-year period of 2016-
the annual eCities study conduct- 2020, these communities
ed by researchers at iLabs, increased their capital assets by
University of Michigan-Dearborn an average of 2.9 percent per
Center for Innovation Research. Township officials are proud of list remotely, noted Township year by investments such as park
Northville Township was recent- retaining the low tax rate while Supervisor Mark J. Abbo. facilities, water and sewer infra-
ly honored as a five-star commu- delivering “top-notch services.” “Going the extra mile is some- structure projects, and emer-
nity along with 97 other commu- Township economic develop- thing we firmly believe in,” gency vehicles, while property
nities across the state. ment professionals are quick to Mutchler said. “By delivering tax rates increased by less than 3
“Our core purpose is to con- offer assistance to any business exceptional public services in a percent on average per year.
nect, engage and serve the com- and will help with site selection, professional, responsible man- Although accounting for less
munity and that includes our expansion needs, navigating ner, we enhance the quality of than 20 percent of Michigan
healthy business community,” financial assistance, Fast Track life and the overall experience of cities and townships, the 277
said Township Manager and zoning and accelerating the per- businesses who locate here.” communities analyzed are home
Director of Public Safety Todd mit process, Mutchler added. The eCities study analyzed to 71 percent of the state popula-
Mutchler. “We are grateful for the Northville Township also har- publicly available data from 277 tion and 86 percent of state com- Todd Mutchler
businesses that chose to locate in nesses technology to deliver serv- communities from 54 counties in mercial property.
Northville Township and we are ice, so permits, licenses and the Michigan. Researchers focused “Each year, the eCities project business and support entrepre-
here to help their companies and like may be applied for and paid on the five-year changes in prop- aims to highlight the successes neurship within their communi-
their employees thrive.” online, so busy professionals may erty values, community assets, and continued commitment of ties,” said Kari Kowalski, iLabs
Mutchler said Northville knock these tasks off their to-do and tax rates, which can demon- cities and townships to grow project manager.
New trash bins displayed To subscribe to The Eagle

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Despite appearances, the two large Memorial Day, May 30), and GFL begins
trash bins inside Northville City Hall are trash/recycling pick-up on Wednesday,
not for rubbish collection. June 1. Details are still being worked out
The bins have been installed in the and may change as this date gets closer,
lobby at city hall in an effort to help officials added.
Northville residents become familiar with GFL will pick up large items, such as
the new trash and recycling containers appliances and mattresses, without the
which will be used by GFL Environmental need for a tag. Items with items with freon,
USA, Inc., officials said. Officials said resi- such as air conditioners, those items need
dents will find the large wheels make the a tag. Officials said that GFL will take
bins easy to move in and out of garages away the former 18-gallon recycling bins if
and other storage areas. residents place it in the new 65 gallon bin
The 95-gallon bin will be used for trash or label it with a "recycle" note.
and the 65-gallon bin for recycling. These Resident who do not want a new GFL
will be delivered to homes, condos and bin can
apartments that contract with the city for emailMdomine@ci.northville.mi.us for
trash/recycling, later this spring. In addi- more information regarding this situation.
tion to the bins or instead of them, resi- More information is available on the
dents may use bags and other bins with a Northville City Hall Facebook. GFL, with
35-gallon capacity, officials said. The first input from the city Department of Public
week of June will be a transition week as Works, will distribute an informative
Waste Management ends its contract on brochure to residents later this spring,
Tuesday, May 31 (no trash pick-up on officials said.

Classified

TO PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD CALL 734-467-1900
WVWMP7AN7AE554849 Department within 48
The above vehicles are hours of the sale. There is
impounded through the a $100.00 buyer fee per
PUBLIC AUCTION City of Livonia Police vehicle purchased
MARTIN’S TOWING Department. All paperwork through the auction made
17180 DIX TOLEDO must be picked up from payable separately to
BROWNSTOWN the City of Livonia Police Canton Township.
MI 48193 Department within 48
MAY 18, 2022 hours of the sale. All Vehicles are sold in "as
10:00 A.M. is condition". Bidding on To subscribe to The Eagle
2000 Dodge all vehicles will start at visit www.associatednewspapers.net. CITY OF ROMULUS
2017 SWEETWATER 1B7GL22X2YS712716 the amount due for tow- BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
GDY40829C717 ing and storage. Vehicles WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022
2003 MERCURY The above vehicles are may be deleted from this
2MEHM75V53X682575 impounded through the list at any time prior to the
2007 GMC Canton Township Police start of the auction. This
1GKEV33747J162031 Department. All paper- is a cash only sale and all Notice is hereby given that the City of Romulus Board of Zoning Appeals will hold the following
2012 FORD work must be picked up vehicles must be paid in public hearings at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at the Romulus City Hall, 11111 Wayne
3FAHP0JAXCR383106 from the Canton full at the conclusion of Road to consider the following petitions:
2008 CHEVROLET Township Police the auction.
2G1WT58K289243128 1. TEMP-2021-003; Sheraton Hotel requesting temporary use approval in accordance with
1996 FORD Section 22.03(e), Temporary Uses and Buildings of the Zoning Ordinance to allow 230 of the
1FDKE30F9THB09641 539 parking spaces on the property to be temporarily used for park & fly parking spaces. The
1992 CHEVROLET subject property is zoned RC, Regional Center and is located at 8000 Merriman (Parcel ID
1GBKP37N3N3306336 #80-037-99-0028-710).
2. BZA-2022-001; Avid Hotel requesting the following variances from the Zoning Ordinance:
a. From Section 7.04(a), Area, Height and Placement Requirements to increase the allowable
On Wednesday, May 17th, building height from 35 FT (3-story) to 50 FT (4-story) and to reduce the Hyde Park front
2022 at 11: 30 am, Great yard parking setback from 15 FT to 8 FT; and
Lakes Towing Impound b. From Section 14.01 (f) Required Off-Street Parking Spaces to reduce the minimum off-
and Recovery Division street parking spaces from 89 to 81 spaces.
located at 42350 Van The subject property is zoned C-2, General Business and is located at 10077 Middlebelt
Born Rd, Belleville, Mi, (Parcel ID #80-051-01-0022-302).
County of Wayne, will
conduct a public auction Copies of the applications are available for review at the Department of Public Services during reg-
of Impounded and ular business hours which are 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. All interested parties are
Abandoned vehicles. The encouraged to attend and will be given an opportunity to comment on said requests. Written com-
following vehicles will be ments may be submitted and should be addressed to Carol Maise, City Planner, Planning
offered for sale to the Department, 12600 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174-1485.
highest bidder.
Ellen Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
2019 Hyundai City of Romulus, Michigan
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