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STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF WAYNE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH
SUMMARY OF PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS AREA ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT 18 TO ORDINANCE NO. 1016
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH TO PRO-
VIDE FOR TITLE; TO PROVIDE FOR UNLAWFUL DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY; TO PROVIDE FOR PRO-
HIBITED USE OF PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS; TO PROVIDE FOR ANIMALAND MOTOR VEHICLE
RESTRICTIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR PARK RULES; TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTY; TO PROVIDE FOR
REPEAL; TO PROVIDE FOR SEVERABILITY; AND TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE
DATE.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH ORDAINS:
Amendment 18 to Ordinance No. 1016, the Parks and Playgrounds Area Ordinance, is hereby adopted to read as
follows:
SECTION I. TITLE.
This Ordinance shall be known and may be cited as the “Parks and Playgrounds Area Ordinance.”
SECTION II. ORDINANCE
A.
Destruction of property.
This subsection provides that it is unlawful to destroy, damage or remove any tree, shrub, wildflower or other vegetation or
any publicly owned property in any public park or recreation area.
B.
Prohibited use of parks, playgrounds.
This subsection provides that it is unlawful for any person to use, occupy, frequent, loiter or be in any public park in the town-
ship between dusk and dawn unless posted otherwise on the Township web site, unless otherwise provided by order of the
Supervisor, or unless a special permit for the use or occupancy has been previously given by the Supervisor or unless the person
is employed by the township.
C.
Animals and Motor Vehicles.
This subsection provides that it is unlawful for persons to have dogs, cats, horses or mini bikes in any public park in the town-
ship, and that licensed motorcycles and other licensed motor driven vehicles are prohibited upon or across the land used for other
recreational use and are only allowed upon the roadway to get to a given location or an intended recreation use within the pub-
lic parks, and that such vehicles must comply with speed limits.
D.
Park Rules
This subsection provides that the Township Board may adopt Park Rules, which shall be published on the Township web page
at
SECTION III. PENALTY.
This section provides that violation of Section II A, II B, or II C this Ordinance is a misdemeanor punishable by
not more than Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars or imprisoned not more than Ninety (90) days, or both, in the discretion of the
court, and that violation of any Park Rule (not otherwise punishable hereunder as a misdemeanor) is a municipal civil infrac-
tion punishable by payment of a fine not to exceed Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars in the discretion of the court.
SECTION IV. REPEAL.
This Section provides that all Ordinance or parts of Ordinance in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION V. SEVERABILITY.
This Section provides that any unenforceable section can be severed from the rest of the Ordinance.
SECTION VI. SAVINGS CLAUSE.
This Section provides that adoption of this Ordinance does not affect proceedings, prosecutions for violation of
law, penalties and matured rights and duties in effect before the effective date of this Ordinance.
SECTION VII. PUBLICATION.
This section provides that the Clerk for the Charter Township of Plymouth shall cause this Ordinance to be pub-
lished in the manner required by law.
SECTION VIII. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This section provides that this Ordinance, as amended, shall take full force and effect upon publication as required
by law.
Copies of the complete text of this Ordinance are available at the office of the Charter Township of Plymouth, 9955 N. Haggerty
Road, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, during regular business hours.
Publish: June 23, 2016
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NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION
City of Romulus, Michigan
August 2, 2016 State Primary Election
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF ROMULUS:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THATAN ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE CITY OF ROMU-
LUS ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2016.
THE LAST DAYTO REGISTER TO VOTE FOR THE
ELECTION IS TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2016 BY 4:00 p.m.
Persons residing in the City of Romulus
registering after the deadline will not be eligible to vote at the election.
Voters may register by mail using a mail-in voter registration form or in person at a Secretary of State
Branch Office, Wayne County or the City of Romulus Clerk’s office.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
that the following offices will appear on the ballot:
United States
Representative in Congress (all districts), State Senator (District 4 - partial term ending
12/31/2018) *Special Election*, Representative in State Legislature (all districts), County
Prosecutor, County Sheriff, County Clerk, County Treasurer, County Register of Deeds,
County Commissioner (District 1-15), Township Offices (Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer,
Trustee), Delegates to County Conventions, Judge of 3 rd Circuit Court Non-Incumbent (4
seats), Judge of District Court - Non-Incumbent: 19 th (1 seat), Judges of District Court – Non-
Incumbent: 36 th (2 seats), Detroit City Council At-Large (partial term ending 1/1/2018),
Taylor Charter Commission (9 seats).
The following proposals will appear on the ballot:
WAYNE COUNTY PROPOSALS
Proposition P
PARKS MILLAGE CONTINUATION
To continue the millage authorized in 2010, shall Wayne County levy this millage at the estimated
2015 rollback rate of .2459 (about 25 cents per $1,000 of taxable valuation) for five more years
(2016 through 2020) to continue to improve and operate several parks and related facilities, includ-
ing Hines Park, Elizabeth Park, Chandler Park, and improvements to municipal parks in the 43 com-
munities as provided in an implementing ordinance through an annual allocation by commission dis-
trict of the greater of $50,000 or 15% of the total funds generated from that district, on the condition
that, for any year for which this continued levy would be imposed. Wayne County must budget from
other sources an amount equal to its 1995-1996 fiscal year appropriation for parks? This renewal is
projected to generate $9,865,514 in 2016. YES [ ] NO [ ]
WAYNE COUNTY ZOOLOGICALAUTHORITY RENEWAL MILLAGE
The Wayne County Zoological Authority was established pursuant to Public Act 49 of 2008 and
formed to allow for continuing zoological services for the students, residents and visitors of Wayne
County. The law allows the Authority to seek authorization from the electors to levy a tax on real
and personal property to provide revenue to an accredited zoological institution for this purpose.
Accordingly, as a renewal of the previously approved millage authorization which expires with the
2017 tax levy, to continue providing zoological services to benefit the residents of the County, shall
the 0.1 mill (10 cents per $1,000 of taxable value) on all of the taxable property located within the
County continue to be imposed for a period of ten (10) years, being years 2018 through 2027? It is
estimated that if approved and levied, this millage would generate approximately $3,940,066.55 in
2018. Shall this proposal be adopted? YES [ ] NO [ ]
PERSONS ENTITLED
to be registered voters in the City of Romulus must possess the following
qualifications on or before the day of the election: (1) a citizen of the United States; (2) not less than
18 years of age; (3) a resident of the State of Michigan and the City of Romulus for not less than 30
days prior to the election (MCL 168.492). In addition, qualified electors must be registered to vote
not less than 30 days prior to the election (MCL 168.497). Registrations will be received at the City
of Romulus located at 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174, Monday through Friday between
the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City of Romulus Clerk
Persons with special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the
Clerk’s Office.
Publish: 06-23-16
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED
2016 - 2017 BUDGET
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 29, 2016 at 5:30 pm, at the Booker T. Dozier
Recreation Complex; 2025 Middlebelt Road, MI; 48141, the Inkster Preparatory
Academy Board of Directors will hold a public hearing to consider the school's pro-
posed 2016 - 2017 budget.
The Board may not adopt its proposed 2016 - 2017 budget until after the public hear-
ing. A copy of the proposed 2016 - 2017 budget is available for public inspection at
the school from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The proposed budget
will be the subject of this hearing.
Any person with a disability who needs accommodations to participate in this meet-
ing should contact the school by calling 248-978-8505 at least 48 hours in advance
of the meeting to request assistance.
Publish: June 23, 2016
New surgery center
dedicated in Wayne
City budget is approved
Designed with the specific needs of
the bariatric patient in mind, the newly
appointed surgical suites at Beaumont
Hospital, Wayne are now open to local
patients seeking personalized, medical
weight loss solutions.
A grand opening at the new suites took
place last week attended by hospital and
local Wayne officials, including Mayor
SusanRowe.
The new Bariatric surgical suite
amenities include spacious rooms, warm,
modern, home-like surroundings, com-
fortably sized furnishings and safety sup-
port features in the bathand shower.
Patients at the new suites will work
with a multidisciplinary team of doctors,
nurses, nutritionists, exercise physiolo-
gists and psychologists at the newWeight
Control Center in Canton Township,
scheduled to open this September.
According to Edward Mavashev, M.D.,
director of Bariatric Surgery, Beaumont
Hospital, Wayne, the two-pronged
approach - surgery in tandem with edu-
cation and support for healthy lifestyle
changes -- is essential for long-term suc-
cess.
“From support group meetings to fol-
low-up appointments with our experts,
we provide patients with comprehensive
resources to manage their weight for
life,”Mavashev said.
Those who wish to begin the process
now can access education and support
via the Weight Control Center in Royal
Oak, 4949CoolidgeHighway.
“Bariatric surgery,” Mavashev said,
“has been shown to be a safe and effec-
tive way to put in remission major med-
ical problems plaguing our patients,
including diabetes, hypertension, sleep
apnea and dozens of other medical con-
ditions. We are able to cut the risk of
stroke, heart attack and even cancer by
almost half.”
As might be expected, these outcomes
inherently extend lives, improve self-
esteem, social functioning, economic out-
look and overall quality of life, Mavashev
stressed.
At present, one-third of Americans are
obese and 20million aremorbidly obese.
“With this in mind, it is exciting to be
able to offer this invaluable service to our
own community,”Mavashev said.
Beaumont Hospital, Wayne is located
at 33155Annapolis St. inWayne.
For more information, visit
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mont.org/services/weight-management
Therewill be no changes to the taxmill-
age rate in the City of Westland as mem-
bers of the city council accepted a $64 mil-
lion budget presented by Mayor William
Wild last week.
The new budget for the fiscal year 2016-
17 which begins July 1 will use $1.3million
from fund balance revenues to offset a
deficit in projected revenue, according to
city officials.
A previous forecast on which the budg-
et was predicated assumed an increase of
2.5 percent in revenue for the city. The
actual increase was only .3 percent,
despite a .77 increase in property values in
the city, necessitating the use of the fund
balance. Wild said that the city administra-
tion would be working through the year to
eliminate the use of the fundbalance.
Wild said that the city also expects less
funding from state shared revenue and
that overall, general fund revenue is down
$700,000 from last year. He added that the
city realized a one time payment of
$695,000 from the sale of a city-owned cell
tower last year.
Wild also expressed caution regarding
the current staffing in the fire department
where a federal SAFER grant funds 13
firefighters. That grant will expire next
year and decisions must be made about
the funding or elimination of those posi-
tions. The city also has four police officers
funded by a federal COPS grant that will
expire in 2018.
Included in the budget is $50,000 for
ballfield/trail improvements and $30,000
for capital needs assessment at the
Friendship Center. Members of the city
council had previously approved a five-
year water rate study and a water rate
increase of 2.3 percent. Westland will con-
tinue the water meter replacement pro-
gram in the city. Wild said that 16,000
meters had been replaced while another
11,000 need replaced.
Wayne Chamber of Commerce representatives Gillian Mashni and Don Nicholson,
share a laugh with Dan Spatafora, director of local government relations for Beaumont
Health, while touring the newly appointed bariatric surgical suites at Beaumont
Hospital, Wayne.
