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Romulus chamber planning annual golf fundraiser

The annual Romulus ie bags presented at the event. ” turn.
Chamber of Commerce Golf out- Those interested in having mer- Safe practices and social distancing Safe practices and social dis-
ing will take place Aug. 27 at chandise placed in the bags can tancing will be employed in
Links at Gateway Golf Course. email the chamber office at will be employed in accordance accordance with current and
Registrations are now being admin@romuluschamber.org to changed executive orders, organ-
accepted for the popular event make arrangements to have the with current and changed executive orders. izers stressed.
which is a fundraiser for the donation picked up. The Links at Gateway is locat-
chamber. Fees for the event are Event sponsorships are also ed at 33290 Gateway Dr. in
$110 for each golfer or $440 for a available at $125 for a hole spon- Breakfast, lunch or the score on the practice range. There will Romulus.
foursome. sorship to $2,500 for a banquet board at various price points. be a shotgun star at 9:30 a.m. To register, or for more infor-
Organizers are also looking for sponsorship. Businesses or indi- The event will begin with reg- sharp, organizers said. mation, email admin@aromu-
sponsors for the event willing to viduals can sponsor a prize, a istration at 8:30 a.m. while a The registration fee includes luschamber.org or call (734)893-
donate items for the golfer good- cart sign, the Continental Continental Breakfast is served the breakfast and lunch at the 0694.
City police are seeking accreditation from state law commission

The Romulus Police Sheriffs' Association (MSA), is a city's dedication to creating a
Department may soon join the voluntary accreditation pro- ” safe and comfortable place to
elite ranks of those accredited gram which requires the adop- We want everyone-residents, businesses and visitors-to live, work and play.”
by the Michigan Law tion of rigorous professional be proud of our city's dedication to creating a safe Pfannes said, “We here in
Enforcement Accreditation standards and a thorough Romulus have been fortunate to
Commission (MLEAC). review of all policies, proce- and comfortable place to live, work and play. have a community that supports
The department is currently dures and practices to ensure its police department and a
in the process of attaining the compliance. Initial and ongoing Accreditation are the establish- ers police department that cares
accreditation, according to assessments are conducted by ment and maintenance of the “I appreciate the work of about its residents. We intend to
police officials, “as a commit- third-party assessors (MLEAC) best practices of the profession; Chief (Robert) Pfannes and the maintain that trust and respect
ment to continued improvement and require proof that the building or maintain community entire police department to con- through our actions and this is
and to further protect and serve police department meets or trust and bolster confidence in tinually evaluate and improve one more positive step in that
the residents of Romulus.” exceeds those standards in the agency; improving service our city's law enforcement prac- direction.”
The accreditation process, order to earn and keep its and limiting liability; establish- tices,” said Romulus Mayor The Romulus Police
facilitated by the Michigan accreditation, according to a ing fair and professional person- LeRoy Burcroff. “We want Department is striving to com-
Association Chiefs of Police prepared release. nel practices and increasing everyone-residents, businesses plete the process and receive
(MACP) and the Michigan The primary goals of accountability for all stakehold- and visitors-to be proud of our accreditation by June of 2021.
Romulus Public Library continues curbside service

The Romulus Public Library other supplies to make the the building, he added. As more the parking lot to have a staff Expiring library cards have
remains in phase two of library as safe as possible for information and guidelines for member deliver the materials been automatically renewed
reopening to the public and is you. Our first priority is the public libraries are received to their vehicles. through Sept. 30 and due dates
continuing curbside pickup for safety and well-being of our from the State of Michigan, the Curbside Pickup Hours are on materials have been extend-
patrons. staff and patrons, so we are library will publicize those noon until 6 p.m. Monday ed to Sept. 30. New library
The library will remain in closely following protocols from efforts on the website and through Friday and from 11 cards can be obtained by call-
the curbside pickup phase of the Centers for Disease Control Facebook page with further a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday. ing or emailing the library and
the reopening plan while the (CDC) and MiOSHA,” he noted updates. The outdoor drop box is still providing proper identification.
building is being prepared for in a posting on the library web- Holds on books and materi- available for returns and Processing does take a few
reopening to the public, a site. als can now be placed on items returns can be made by driving days, a spokesman noted.
spokesman said. New policies and proce- from all libraries in the system to the parking lot of the library Friends of the Library are
“We are applying for grants dures have been approved by through the online catalog. and calling a staff member to not accepting donations book
to help us with social distancing members of the library board to Patrons will receive an email come retrieve them from the donations at this time, he
signage, deep cleaning, and ensure safety and proper use of notification and can call from vehicle. added.
Police investigate drowning death at apartment complex pond

Van Buren Township Police are contin- at the apartment complex and did not ”
uing to investigate the drowning of a 30- resurface. Reportedly, Collins reluctantly
year-old man last week in an apartment took a $1,000 bet that he couldn't swim Police are also reviewing video taken
pond. across the pond after being encouraged by by several witnesses on their phones
The man was attempting to swim a crowd of about 15 people on the scene,
across a large pond at the Southport who reportedly goaded and insulted him in their investigation of the death.
Apartments in Belleville last Thursday into making the attempted swim. He
evening, according to police reports. The jumped into the water, witnesses told
late-night swimming attempt was in police, and was about halfway across the dent were aborted as darkness began set- said they are “unsure” if alcohol played a
response to a bet, according to the initial pond when he went under the water and ting in. role in the incident.
police investigation of the incident. did not resurface. Police are also reviewing the circum- Police are also reviewing video taken
Officers were called to the scene at about Members of Van Buren Township Dive stances that prompted Collins' to enter the by several witnesses on their phones in
9 p.m. when witnesses reported that Team recovered Collins' body at about 9:30 water, according to reports. Police have their investigation of the death.
Cedric Collins of Ypsilanti slipped under p.m. Police said initial rescue attempts by
the water in the pond behind building 14 the 15-20 people who witnessed the inci-
CITY OF ROMULUS
COUNTY OF WAYNE, STATE OF MICHIGAN
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
CITY OF ROMULUS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE
ALLEY VACATION AMENDED AND RESTATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN OF THE
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Romulus has scheduled a Public Hearing ROMULUS TAX INCREMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
to be held in the Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, Michigan TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS IN THE CITY OF ROMULUS:
48174 on Monday, August 10, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of taking testimony on the pro-
posed alley vacation of the following area:
Vacation of the entire alley in the Junction Sub, Block 6 abutting lots 1-24 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Romulus, County ofWayne, State of
and lots 32-55 inclusive. Michigan, will hold a public hearing on Monday, the 24th day of August,2020, at 7:00 p.m., pre-
vailing Eastern Time, at 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus,Michigan, to consider the adoption of an ordi-
nance approving an Amendment to Development and Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Romulus
Tax Increment Finance Authority pursuant to Act 450 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1980, as
amended.
The boundaries of the development area to which the amended plan applies are asfollows:

Members of the public wishing to participate in this meeting electronically may do so by dialing into
the meeting or online utilizing the Zoom Meeting app.

Topic: PUBLIC HEARING - ALLEY VACATION
Time: August 10, 2020, 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S. and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86874691643, Meeting ID: 868 7469 1643

TO JOIN THE MEETING BY PHONE:
1. Call the teleconferencing number + 1 646 558 8656 Copies of the proposed Amendment to Development Plan and Tax Increment
2. When prompted, enter the Meeting ID# 868 7469 1643, followed by # to be connected. Financing Plans, maps, etc. are on file at the office of the City Clerk for inspection.
Written comments may be submitted by email to Clerk@romulusgov.com no later than 3:00 p.m. At the public hearing, all interested persons desiring to address the City Council shall be afforded an
Monday, August 10, 2020. opportunity to be heard in regard to the approval of the Amendment to Development Plan and Tax
Increment Financing Plan for the Romulus Tax Increment
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, CMC, Clerk Finance Authority.
City of Romulus, Michigan
FURTHER INFORMATION may be obtained from the Tax Increment Finance Authority Director
THIS IS AN OPEN MEETING of the City of Romulus.
This notice is posted in compliance with PA 167 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA
41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (ADA). This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Romulus, County of Wayne, State of
Individuals with disabilities requiring aids or services should contact the City of Romulus Clerk's Michigan.
office by writing or calling City Clerk Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus,
MI 48174; 734-942-7540. A copy of this notice is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Ellen Craig-Bragg,
Clerk, City of Romulus
Publish: July 30 and August 06, 2020 RM0519 - 080620 2.5 x 7.696 Publish: August 6, 2020 RM0520 - 080620 2.5 x 7.97