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� FINANCIAL SERVICES

� ASSESSING

� PURCHASING/RISK MANAGEMENT

� TREASURY

� CITY CLERK

� INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

� FACILITIES MAINTENANCE

� PLANNING

� NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES

� CODE ENFORCEMENT

� BUILDING SERVICES

� COMMUNITY RELATIONS

� LIBRARY

� PARKS & RECREATION

� FIRE

� POLICE

� EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

� PUBLIC WORKS

� ENGINEERING

Summary of Significant Programs, Projects, and/or Events Performed by City Departments

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CITY ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT July 2011

OFFICE OF CITY MANAGEMENT M. Vanderpool, City Manager

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Incubator

Reviewed bids for EDA construction grant. LDFA awarded contract to T.H. Marsh Construction. Pre-construction meeting held with T.H. Marsh; construction started July 19. Progress meetings scheduled every Wednesday. Working with client tenant Sanza, Inc. to make lease space modifications. Showed building to State Representative Jeff Farrington. Reviewed alcohol policy; waiting for risk management comments. Met with client tenant Brar Technology. Worked with client

tenant Terra Telesis regarding insurance issues. Defense Met with Ron Lamparter, Mary Lamparter, and Anne Williams about DC3S and future Business Spotlights at City Council meetings. Met with City of Warren and MCC to discuss the $428,000 NEI Defense & Homeland Security grant and the role of the cities in the Stakeholder Defense & Homeland Security Industry Council Task Force. Economic Development Website Continuing to work with Community Relations to simplify and revise existing website. Updated information provided to Community Relations for new Economic Development Fact Sheet; Community Relations re-formatting. Once new fact sheet has been completed, some repetitive tabs will be removed. Go Green: Energy Office

Website Development: Met with Macomb County. Reviewed information that intern collected.

SEMREO: Attended Southeast Michigan Regional Energy Office Steering Committee meeting.

DPW Office Lighting Grant: 95% complete. Energy efficient ballasts, new fixture wiring, reflectors and new T-8 bulbs will replace lighting that has been in the building since the 1970s. This project was funded by a Michigan Public Services Commission grant thru the Michigan Suburbs Alliance, the parent organization for the Southeast Michigan Regional Energy Office (SEMREO). Pollution Prevention (P2) Grant: Applied for EPA Grant. The purpose of the P2 Grant program is to develop a sustainability plan for the City of Sterling Heights. It also aims to improve business competitiveness without increasing environmental impacts. Notified that City was not selected for funding. Advanced Lighting Technology Demonstration Grant: Applied to the Bureau of Energy Systems (BES) for grant. Still waiting to hear if City is eligible for funding. This would replace the City Center Commons decorative acorn lights with LEDs. There is approximately $1 million available to fund an estimated 15-20 grants ranging from $30,000 to $100,000. The funding comes from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant program.

Better Buildings for Michigan Program: Sterling Heights was one of five suburbs chosen to participate in this DOE-funded pilot program. This unique community-based program creates a

sustainable energy efficiency market and puts people to work by providing homeowners in the target areas with an energy

assessment and a package of upgrades worth up to $1,000 per household that will save most people an average of $300 a year. Providing Better Buildings staff members with address labels, neighborhood contact information, working with media to get the word out regarding September program.

PACE Program: Preparing appropriate documentation so that the City can enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Cities of Roseville, Lathrup Village, Lincoln Park, South Lyon, Southgate and the County of Washtenaw to create and join the Southeast Michigan Regional Energy Office Community Alliance to develop and operate the Property Assessed Clean Energy Program.

Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grants (EECBG) - Economic Stimulus: The City received notice of award from DOE on October 29, 2009 for $1,203,800 in grant monies for energy efficiently improvements. New roofs for the Court, Police and Library have been installed. New windows have been installed at Fire No. 5. The mechanical systems are 70% complete. The DPW garage lighting improvements are 90% complete. Continuing Davis-Bacon wage rate interview. Working with Detroit Edison and Consumers Energy to claim appropriate rebates. Retail Retention & Attraction Attended ISCS Idea Exchange in Novi, MI. The MORE Program MORE designers completed City templates. City suggested revisions, there were also issues with log in. Working to resolve.

Metro Mode No further action at this time. SmartZone Business Collaborative Worked on agenda/materials for next meeting, coordinated presentation with Pawley Lean. July Connections

• Ernst Consulting Group Doug Robinson • Mac Co Planning & Economic Development Associate Planner Justin Robinson • State Representative Jeff Farrington, District 30 • Michigan Works! Employment Service Supervisor Jack Johns • Lighthouse Molding, 6425 19 Mile Road • Elmhirst Industries, 7630 19 Mile Road • 21st Century Business Services Network Meeting, Automation Alley • MMTC: Mike Coast, Bruce Knapp, Steve Glogowski • Presented to the City of Sterling Heights Chamber Business Roundtable

information regarding the PACE and Better Buildings for MI programs. • Attended MEDC Partner Legislative Regional Meeting at Models & Tools in Shelby

Township • Completed MSU Research Survey of Michigan TIF Policies, Goals and Objectives. • Completed University of Michigan-Dearborn's annual eCities research study that

examines the factors — at the community level — that influence entrepreneurship, economic development, and job growth. The focus is on entrepreneurship because of the small businesses impact on job creation.

Minor Home Repair - Mobile Home & Senior Citizen Assistance Program• Received 11 calls for service • Received 5 program inquiry calls • 1 applications were sent out • 0 renewal applications were approved • Approved 0 new applications for program

Home Chore Program • 104 lawns were cut for the month of July • 0 snow removals for the month of July • Received 5 program inquiry calls • 1 new request for applications were sent out • 0 renewal applications were approved • 1 applications are under review • Approved 1 new applications for program

Property Acquisition Court date with last Clinton River Road holdout postponed again.

Fire Stations #2, #3 and #4 The flooring test patch installed at #2 in early November has failed. Manufacturer has been non-responsive. Preparing to make claim on bond. Mechanical engineers have proposed solution to address heating issues at Nos. 2 & 3. Cost estimates have been provided. Paging system delivered.

MANAGEMENT SERVICES The City Manager discussed the following items in his City Manager’s Reports during the July 2011 City Council meetings:

• PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT ~ 11th Annual Teen Fest ~ Discount Amusement Park Admission Tickets

• 2011 STERLINGFEST ART & JAZZ FAIR • TOP SEV REPORT • MAY 2011 UNEMPLOYMENT REPORT • BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

In observance of Independence Day, City offices were closed on Monday, July 4; this was also an employee unpaid holiday. Normal business hours resumed on Tuesday, July 5. Since there was no refuse collection on Monday, refuse collection was delayed one day through the end of the week. The Management Services Specialist has begun coordinating with the Information Technology Office in establishing a new central meeting rooms reservations procedure in Microsoft Outlook. The site will be accessible to employees allowing them to independently reserve meeting rooms at City Hall which will ultimately save time and streamline internal operations. This project is expected to be completed in the next several weeks; detailed instructions will be distributed to staff at that time. The following Administrative Policy & Procedure Orders were approved and signed by the City Manager:

• APPO #1-11 – Internal Accounting Controls for City-Related Organizations – This updated policy replaces APPO #7-03 which established a policy where proper controls are in place regarding the use of funds raised and spent by various groups affiliated, or perceived to be affiliated, with the City.

• APPO #2-11 – Expressive Activities During City Events – This rewritten policy replaces APPO #2-07 and clarifies the rules for solicitation activities during City events taking place on City property.

• APPO #3-11 – Legislative Liaison and Coordination – This rewritten policy, confirmed by City Council on June 21, 2011, replaces APPO #3-09 and updates the changes that reflect the recent restructuring of a number of departments/offices (City Administration, Community Services, City Development, and Community Relations) with clarification of all administrative job title/descriptions.

Administrators are reminded to review these APPOs with their staff. City APPOs are available on the Employee Intranet under City Documents/Policies and can be printed for convenient reference.

The Management Services Specialist continues to work closely with the Treasurer’s Office, City Attorney’s Office, and Police & Fire Departments in assisting with the review of false alarm appeals received in the Management Office. During the month of July, the Management Services Specialist was busy processing the five new False Alarm Letters of Appeal that were received. Additionally, seven false alarm appeals were finalized and notifications of the appeal determinations were sent to the respective appellants. The Management Services Specialist assisted the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk in coordinating a maintenance check of laptop computers assigned to City Council members. The routine exercise allows the Information Technology staff to conduct general testing, as well as install updates, and to collectively address any issues regarding the use of this equipment while maintaining maximum performance during City Council meetings. Preparations have begun for the year-end 2010/2011 Performance Objectives Status Reports. Templates were posted on the Z-drive for easy access by all departments. The final draft of this comprehensive status report will be completed next month for review by the City Manager and ultimately will be distributed to City Council. The Management Services Specialist completed the final FY2010/11 City Management and City Council Performance Indicators. Pursuant to the City of Sterling Heights Governing Body Rules of Procedure, Rule 25-Council Travel, the Quarterly City Travel Report-June 30, 2010 was distributed to City Council this month. Management Services Specialist assisted the City Manager with the Economic Development Office’s Velocity Kick-Off on July 12, as well as the establishing of its Mission Statement. Additionally, a Velocity Partners Distribution List was created in Outlook and shared with the Economic Development Office for potential future correspondences. Preparations have commenced for members of Council and City Manager to attend the MML Annual Convention in Grand Rapids in October. Various legislative issues are expected to be explored. Participant attendance and registration will be confirmed in the next several weeks. The Management Services Specialist assisted in the coordination of the Macomb Area Communities for Regional Opportunities (MACRO) Meeting that was held on July 14. An additional signed resolution in support of MACRO from a neighboring community (Roseville) was shared at this meeting. Next month’s meeting is scheduled for August 11 and will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Arrangements were finalized for the City Manager’s attendance at the following:

• MEDA Annual Meeting as guest speaker/panel participant in August • ICMA Annual Conference in September

Other Events This Month

July 19 The City Manager participated in a SEMCOG Webinar. July 26 The City Manager attended a Chamber Board Meeting. July 28 - 30 2011 Sterlingfest Art & Music Fair

HUMAN RESOURCES K. Winnega, Human Resources Director

Labor Relations Meetings and communications continue with the following union groups whose contracts have end dates of Jun 30, 2011: Police Officers Association and Police Clerical. The District Court Clerical & AFSCME local 1884 ratified a new two-year Collective Bargaining agreement. City and the police command unit continues to discuss opening the contract for possible concessions. Communication continues between the City and the Fire Fighters Union to discuss the possibility of starting negotiation early for their June 30, 2012 contract end date. Healthcare The Premium Only Plan (POP) is now offered by the City of Sterling Heights in conformance with Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code. POP allows employee health, prescription and dental premiums to be withheld from gross pay before taxes are calculated. Personnel Economic Developer Manager position, the City is in the finale stags of selecting the new incumbent.

Steve Kovalcik retired from the city on July 29, 2011. Michael Deprez has been named Interim Fire Chief. Danielle Deverna has accepted a co-op position within the Finance Department.

FINANCE & BUDGET DIVISION B. Baker, Finance & Budget Director

FINANCE & BUDGET Projects & Issues We continued to revise and update the new Fire Transport Report. In addition, we updated cost information and completed a transport survey of surrounding and comparable cities. We prepared personnel cost analyses for three unsettled labor contracts. The Director completed the necessary Emergency Management NIMS training required for all Municipal Security Team (MST) members. We assisted the media with several news stories about the value of new business investments in the City and fund balance levels compared to other cities. The Budget Management Assistant has been assisting Assessing, City Clerk, Treasury, and Financial Services with projects during the month. As part of the GFOA’s Budget Review Panel, we reviewed the budget document from Cedar Falls, Iowa. 2011/12 Operating Budget We completed the GFOA application forms and submitted our 2011/12 budget document to the GFOA for the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.

Performance Reporting We received the 2010 comparative performance data excel files from the ICMA. We sorted the data to determine our national rank and rank percentage and completed the two-page data summary report listed in the budget document. We also sent this information to SEMCOG. For the first time, we developed a Performance Dashboard that shows how our 2010 data compares to the prior data as well as showing our national rank and progress trend. The Dashboard is one of the requirements to qualify for a portion of State statutory revenue sharing. We created a one-page Retiree Health Care Liability Performance Scorecard, which shows the progress the City has made in reducing our health care costs and the associated long-term unfunded liabilities. We sent out requests to all offices for their 2010/11 fiscal year performance indicator data. In addition, we will be coordinating the collection of this data with Financial Services for the audit process. These indicators were due back to this office by mid July. We began the process of reviewing and inputting this data into our performance measurement system and reviewing the results. We completed and reviewed our division’s 2010/11 Performance Objectives Status Reports. Meetings The Director attended meetings regarding the MGFOA Legislative Committee, General Employees Retirement Board, Ford and Detroit News Tax Appeals, MACRO, Utility Billing Staffing, Rep. Farrington Personal Property Update, Labor Meetings, and Performance Review.

FINANCIAL SERVICES Controller

• Assisted several grant coordinators in preparation and reporting of federal grants for reimbursement

• Completed and filed IRS 8038-CP Recovery Zone Bond credit return • Attended MGFOA Board meeting • Assisted Parks & Recreation with SMART audit • Hosted MGFOA Front Porch Forum • Assisted Police Department with SOM Crash System audit • Completed and filed quarterly Underage Drinking grant reporting • Completed and filed final Crash System grant reporting • Implemented PA54 payroll changes • Conducted and implemented Open Enrollment for POP participants

Accounts Payable

• Provided assistance with monthly OU Incubator invoice detail • Obtained acknowledgement of ATT credits (costs in excess of contract)

Total documents processed in July exceeded 1,067 and checks issued were approximately 575. Payroll Checks and NODs issued with the last pay in July were 145 and 598, respectively, while the same period last year was 169 and 612, respectively. This represents 80.5% NODs and 19.5% checks. In addition to the normal payroll activity, this department processed longevity checks, updated records for contract changes and completed all preliminary work for FLSA payments in August. Year-End During the month of July, we emphasized the processing of 2011 invoices. We are in the process of preparing all required work papers for the year-end audit which is scheduled to begin October 17, 2011. We are scheduled to close the 2011 Fiscal Year beginning on Friday, August 26 thru 8:30 a.m. Monday, August 29. The month of July 2011 will also be closed at that time. No one will be able to access MUNIS during this time.

ASSESSING The July Board of Review (BOR) took place on July 18, 19 and 20, 2011. The members in attendance were Rick Golpe, Ken Krawczak and Betty Jane Sukkar (BOR #1) and George Medvedik, Raymond Nadolski and Mark Valente (BOR #2). The results of the 2011 July BOR are as follows: Financial Hardship Appeals: 124 Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) Changes: 118 Qualified Errors: 61 Assessing Issues The City Assessor prepared the top 20 Taxpayer Reports and emailed them to Macomb County Equalization Department. The City Assessor prepared 2010-2011 Performance Indicators and the 2010-2011 Performance Objectives Status Report and filed them with the Budget Department. The City Assessor reviewed the following Split Application this month: SPL-0719 Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate (IFEC) Issues The City Assessor met with representatives of Conti Electric regarding potential tax abatement issues including application information and SIC information. The City Assessor prepared and gave a presentation on July 5, 2011 for an Industrial Development District (IDD) to be awarded to Macomb Pipe & Supply at 6600 15 Mile Road.

The City Assessor took a tour of the facility to be renovated and prepared an Agenda Statement to set an IFEC Public Hearing for Macomb Pipe & Supply at 6600 15 Mile Road. The City Assessor prepared all of the backup information, Agenda Statements and Staff Reports for an IFEC Application for ATCO Industries at 7200 15 Mile Road and gave a presentation to City Council on July 19. The City Assessor prepared the Agenda Statement, Staff Reports, IFEC backup and gave a presentation on July 19 for an IDD for Joel Nosanchuk at 5545 Bridgewood Drive. Michigan Tax Tribunal (MTT) & State Tax Commission (STC) Issues The City Assessor prepared Sales & Income Approach Reports for the Maximus Self Storage/Flagstar Bank/EZ Mini Storage appeal and made a settlement offer for 2009-11. The City Assessor reviewed consent judgments for Kunath Enterprises and K & K Die. The City Assessor met with representatives of the Detroit News regarding their pending real and personal property appeals and exchanged information regarding the business. The City Assessor prepared sales comparable information and emailed two settlement offers for the properties owned by Stechschulte & Stechschulte & Partners. The City Assessor prepared valuation disclosures for 2009-2011 for the Toys R Us appeals. The City Assessor prepared a summary of Ford Motor Company real property issues, forwarded them to the Ford representative, and met with City Administration on a settlement. The City Assessor prepared sales comparison and income approach information for the Creative 14 L.P. 2009-2010 appeal and made a settlement offer through the City Attorney. Appraiser III (Roxanne Reeder) worked on assembling backup information for pending appeals filed by Toys R Us, Imperial Investments, Sunrise Professional & Creative 14, L.P. Appraiser III (Dawn Peterson) prepared evidence for five small claims residential cases to be heard in August and September. She also prepared stipulation offers for six cases, prepared nine respondent forms, and prepared one form (3452) to recalculate Taxable Values for 2011 and attended one residential small claims tax tribunal hearing in Mt. Clemens. She input nine MTT Consent Judgments, three final judgments, and three Orders of Dismissal. She also worked on reviewing 124 Hardship Exemption Applications and prepared calculations that would become the recommended Assessing Office Hardship Exemption reduction. She input July BOR changes into the Equalizer system, prepared value spreadsheets and exported changes to Equalizer Tax. She also did some prep work to

make sure that the Hardship Exemption Applications are processed smoothly in December. She prepared one PRE Local Unit Denial Form and reversed one PRE Denial per the Department of Treasury. Appraiser III (Jerry Jackson) prepared two additional Sales Comparison Analysis Excel Worksheets for future vacant land appeals and for apartment complexes that will be reviewed and implemented in the next few months. He also settled the Small Claims appeals filed by Van Dyke Firehouse, replied to the Capcon Properties Appeal, and prepared Sales Comparison Approach worksheets for three industrial properties that were appealed in 2009-2011. Appraiser I (Lori Peterson) assembled information for the Palmer Woods small claims appeals. Appraisal Staff Issues Roxanne Reeder processed nine personal property statements for late filers and sent letters to 14 leasing companies regarding their 2011 personal property statements. She also completed scanning and attaching personal property statements into the system. She scanned Macomb County personal property audits into the Equalizer Appraisal system, processed July Board of Review information by printing L-4035s, and worked on a Fisher & Company L-4155. Internal Personal Property Audit Correspondence Detail

Sent Letters to Companies to be Audited (1st Notice): 22 Sent Letters to Companies to be Audited (2nd Notice): 0 Personal Property Audit Conducted: 6 Sent L-4154’s to Businesses to Sign: 3 Sent Signed/Unsigned L-4154s to State Tax Commission: 2 Process Received State Tax Commission Orders: 0

Jerry Jackson received and reviewed 25 commercial or industrial permits this month. He also prepared three commercial or industrial sales summary sheets and prepared three Real Property Statements. He also appraised five building alterations this month. He also completed three interviews this month on the ongoing Sales Research Program (13 completed to date). He also updated the monthly Commercial & Industrial Asking Price Surveys. Lori Peterson drew individual digital apex sketches for two properties. She also appraised five detached houses or condominiums. She assisted in the July BOR process by logging and entering in BOR Petitions, assembling Hardship Exemption Information packets, calling the Petitioners to get all of the required information for the BOR and assisting during the BOR at the counter and with phone calls concerning general information and BOR procedural issues. Clerical Staff Issues Appraiser I (Patty Figurski) ran, printed and checked control totals each morning from the Equalizer Assessing Information System to insure that the database is sound and changes have not corrupted existing assessing information totals. She also sorted and distributed 171 building permits and 147 mechanical permits to the appraisers in the Assessing Office. She also worked on administering the July BOR, typed the minutes of

the 2011 July BOR, arranged petitions for processing, and signed all L-4035’s and attached one to each Petition. She also copied every Petition to responses and mailed all responses on July 27. Appraiser Aide (Shawn Biernat) provided new owner information to Community Relations. She also assisted in administering the July BOR, including proofreading BOR minutes, printing envelopes, and dealing with a heavier volume of calls and counter business during the BOR. Assessing Staff Performance Indicators Resident Assessing Property & Land Online Retrievals: 28,849 Resident Assessing Comparables Online Retrievals: 352Resident Assessing Total Online Retrievals: 29,201 Deeds & Property Owner Updates: 109 Property Transfer Affidavits & Name Changes Processed: 215 Principal Residence Exemption Affidavits & Rescissions Processed: 192 Assessing Local Meetings and Education Matt Schmidt, Jerry Jackson, Roxanne Reeder and Shawn Biernat attended the mandatory State Tax Commission (STC) update class in Port Huron on July 8. Matt Schmidt attended a Michigan Assessors Association (MAA) monthly business meeting on July 11, 2011 in Traverse City.

PURCHASING/RISK MANAGEMENT General Met with the Police Department regarding the sale of excess property. Meetings were held with Grainger regarding delivery procedures at City buildings. Attended various meetings to discuss the city park restroom janitorial services bid and recommendation. Met with Cornerstone to discuss the implementation of the new vision insurance plan through EyeMed. Attended a meeting regarding the status of the Freedom Hill and Fostoria Landfill gas and leachate remediation. Attended the LDFA Board Meeting regarding the bid approval for the Macomb Technology Advancement Center interior alterations. Attended a meeting to discuss the demolition of the fire damaged residential structure at 36680 Cecilia Drive. Attended meetings and assisted with issues relating to Sterlingfest.

Attended Directors’ Meeting to discuss co-chairing a labor/management committee to look at employee and retiree health care and pension issues. Attended a meeting at the Police Department regarding equipment/vendor issues and options regarding the implementation of the public mobility system. Met with Robert Shelby of Corporate Dining to discuss the vending services contract. Conducted a pre-bid meeting with potential bidders at the demolition site of 36680 Cecilia Drive. Presided over public openings of Purchasing, Engineering city projects, and CDBG bids. Bids, Proposals, and Quotes Bids and Quotes were sent out, received, and reviewed for the following:

Non-Lethal Impact Equipment; Dispatch Chairs. There were 243 purchase orders processed in July. Agenda Statements Agenda statements were evaluated and prepared for seven items that were presented at the July City Council meetings. Claims / Lawsuits Workers Compensation: Six new claims received.

As of July 31, 2011 there were no employees off work due to workplace injuries. Short Term Disability: Five employees received STD benefits during the month. Long Term Disability: One employee received LTD benefits during the month. New property/liability/subrogation claims and incidents: 14 There was one subrogation recovery received in the month of July as follows:

• $1,226.00 from Ric-Man Construction for damaged Fire Department extension ladder.

There was one new lawsuit received in July. Safety / Training / Other The monthly Loss Control Committee meeting was held on July 12, 2011.

TREASURY Treasury Office

• During July, the Treasury staff processed 1,847 summer property tax bills collecting over $4,925,113. Additionally, 4,587 tax bills, worth $10,980,053 were collected via the City’s lockbox at Comerica Bank. In addition, 304 Board of

Review adjustments were processed and 124 Special Assessment annual installment bills were sent out.

• The City provides many avenues for residents to use credit cards to remit payments for a variety of services. The following table shows the level of credit card activity within various areas of the City for the current fiscal year and the prior two fiscal years.

Current Year-to Date Total Total Fiscal 2011/2012 Fiscal 2010/2011 Fiscal 2009/2010 Number Amount Number Amount Number AmountTreasury 254 $69,687 2,907 $1,035,929 2,497 $906,44541A Court 313 48,242 5,661 864,402 5,444 822,855Parks & Rec. 658 45,066 4,276 299,843 3,696 260,272Utility Billing 1,137 116,493 12,337 1,503,994 10,468 1,069,003Building 6 1,326 82 19,601 125 20,649Library 130 1,360 1,688 21,133 1,604 17,587

Total 2,498 $282,173 26,951 $3,744,902 23,834 $3,096,811Average $ / Transaction $112.96 $138.95 $129.93

• Treasury and DPW staff generated 217 general billing invoices with a total value

of $133,453.65 during July. In addition, Treasury staff also issued 167 false alarm warning letters during the month.

• During July, 38,961 public record data retrievals were conducted by residents and others using the BS&A Equalizer internet product. Included in that total were 9,341 property tax inquiries and 421 special assessment inquiries. The following graph shows the number of retrievals by month for the fiscal year.

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Public Record Data - Retrievals (by month)

Utility Billing • Eight new customers began using the auto-pay option in July. This brings the

total number of auto-pay users to 2,923. • The on-line service registered 2,224 hits during July 2011, which is slightly

higher than the 2,142 hits registered last year. • 52 customer bankruptcy filings and items of correspondence were processed

during July. The backlog of active cases will be five at the end of the month. Billing staff continues to coordinate collection of charges under bankruptcy protection with the City Attorney’s Office.

• The number of residents registered under the budget-billing program is 148 as of the end of the month.

• During July web-based credit card payments were made by 1,163 customers, paying 1,315 bills totaling $118,433.59. Additionally, customers made 8,789 payments, totaling $1,413,412.55 via the City’s water/sewer billing lockbox at Comerica Bank.

• Utility Billing staff assisted DPW with the set up and delivery of special message flyer-yard waste (final of three distributions).

Pension Administration Office

• Responded to 30 requests from members for clarification of benefits and related research issues.

• Prepared agendas for the regular monthly meeting of the GERS Board, as well as related correspondence with the custodial bank, legal counsel, financial advisor and various money managers.

• Processed four GERS final pension calculations and three pension estimates. • 29 DROP calculations were finalized for the P&F retirement system. • 400 penmast reports were generated for the combined pension systems.

General Employees Retirement System (GERS) The monthly reports for June were received as follows: June 2011 June 2010 Change Securities lending income-FYTD $2,241 $3,733 -39.97%Number of retirees 292 271 7.75%Pension payments for month $641,944 $559,320 14.77%Pension payments YTD $4,296,210 $3,808,918 12.79%Market value of portfolio* $112,384,305 $99,542,637 12.90%

*Represents a 1.96% decrease from the May 2011 balance.

Public Act 20 - Investment Activity As of June 30, 2011 the Public Act 20 portfolio was invested in full compliance with Michigan Public Act 20 and the investment policy adopted by the City Council. As shown by the pie graph below, the actively invested portion of the portfolio was slightly below the 85% target set by the investment committee.

PUBLIC ACT 20 PORTFOLIO HOLDINGSJUNE 30, 2011

16.25%

20.03%

13.08%5.08%

45.57%Overnight FundsCommercial PaperCertificates of DepositMunicipal BondsFederal Agency Bonds

The bar graph below compares the actual holdings by investment type to the targets set by the City’s investment committee.

PUBLIC ACT 20 HOLDINGS JUNE 30, 2011 ACTUAL % COMPARED TO TARGET %

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Municipal Bonds Federal AgencyBonds

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The fiscal year-to-date yield-to-maturity for the combined portfolio (1.84%) exceeds the average benchmark (two-year Treasury note yield of 0.74%) set by the investment committee. The year-to-date results of investment activity for the period ended June 30, 2011 were as follows:

2010/11 2009/10 ChangeEarnings $810,869 $1,508,157 -46.23%Percent of Budget 96.14% 108.97% -11.77%Yield: Overnight 0.14% 0.16% -10.44% Active Invest. 2.15% 2.85% -24.53%Portfolio Balance: Overnight $14,994,841 $8,725,129 71.86% Active Invest. $57,649,938 $68,416,562 -15.74%

Total Portfolio $72,644,779 $77,141,691 -5.83%

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION

W. Blessed, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk

CITY CLERK Animal Ordinance The staff has been inundated with license renewals and new license applications due to the new ordinance and the outreach through the notice in the water bills and other efforts by Community Relations. Our office has issued over 11,000 licenses to date. Last year 5,105 licenses were issued. We had eliminated a four-week backlog in the issuance of renewal licenses to those that submitted renewal by mail. After eliminating the backlog, the staff was inundated with license requests both in person and by mail the last part of June so that once again there was a 2 to 3 week backlog in mail in license applications. If the envelope is postmarked by June 30, these license requests were charged at the pre-July 1 rate. Staff has caught up with the backlog and we are now current with all requests. Liquor License Applications Request to transfer ownership of escrowed 2010 Class C licensed business locate at 33950 Van Dyke from Lone Star Steakhouse and Saloon of Michigan to Quality Fresh Cigars, Inc and transfer location to 44791 Schoenherr. Quality Fresh Cigars is a cigar bar that is requesting to serve alcohol. They are located in the Clinton Valley Mall. The transfer was approved at the July 19, 2011 City Council meeting. A request to transfer ownership of escrowed Tavern license from Pizza Hut of America, Inc., 43650 Schoenherr to Ichiban Japanese Bistro, inc. 44955 Hayes Road and transfer classification from Tavern license to Class C license was received this month. Applicant is operating similar restaurants in Ann Arbor and near Dayton, Ohio. This is located at the southwest corner of Hall and Hayes. The restaurant is the familiar Japanese steakhouse style with tableside cooking and sushi bar. The first step was approved at the July 19, 2011 City Council meeting. It is scheduled for final approval at the August 2, 2011 meeting. Carnival and Festival licenses Staff is processing a number of carnival and festival licenses. Itinerant Merchants Licenses Staff has been busy processing itinerant merchant licenses. Each summer there are many applications for door-to-door sales.

Boards and Commissions Several appointments to Boards and Commissions that were postponed from the June 21, 2011 City Council meeting were made at the July 5, 2011 City Council meeting. Notices were sent to the appointees to present themselves at the City Clerks’ Office to take their oath of office. Other The City Clerk continues to be involved in labor negotiations. Presently, we are negotiating with the Police Officers and Police Clerical groups.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BS&A

• Researching BS&A migration to .net (SQL) – Received new quote on 11/30/10

• BSA to Accela updates as needed – training additional staff • Fixed the PRD connectivity issue with a script and

monitoring for effectiveness • Continued working and configuring the APEX sketching software Assessing • Assisted with database maintenance • Pulled the PRD Web Server stats for the month • Continued to support BS&A Multiple Databases and Application Server

Munis

• Backup signature card received from Munis and tested • Researching purging options • Testing purging options • Completed MUNIS upgrade to version 8.2 on 6/24/11 – fixed several issues with

new release in July • Researching migration to SQL required by 2012 • Assisted with month end • Converting crystal reports as users call • Fixed several processing errors • Ran utilities on Database • Multiple Live to Test database copies • Loaded several program fixes • Crystal Report writing for users • Administrative maintenance on the Online system • Processed payroll checks • Support of all city staff members using Munis System

Faster CCGsystems

• Working with Faster support to upgrade DB • Sent database copy to Faster for conversion testing • Planning database upgrade • Reviewing maintenance agreement • Created monthly reports • Maintenance of all system users and printers

Accela Permits • Fixing script errors with fees • Planning database upgrade • Continued to research data structure for use in GIS system • Staff training on Permits • BSA to Accela updates performed as needed • Continued Working on setting up a new way to run planning and zoning BZA notices • Fixed QBE problem • Ran monthly QBE assessing report from permits system • Manual backup of all permit systems • Supported users in Building and Planning with Permits Plus Problems

Recware

• Planning database upgrade • Printing monthly birthday report • Now running reports for Internet, Senior, Parks, and Nature • Assisted with running the daily cash dist report • Staff assisted in design of data entry for Recware software

QVF

• Backups • Updated and replicated software

Court

• Working with Court to upgrade AS/400 and clients • Fixed several PC issues due to power failures • Assisted court with LEIN audit • Added multiple AS/400 sessions • Worked on various AS/400 problems • Helped create new macros for AS/400 at Court • Assisted with several software and configuration issues

Hardware

• Replaced bad hard drive at Senior Center • Replaced bad motherboard in SX280 • Replaced 2 bad hard drives in Building Dept • Returned all network equipment to Clemis • Setup USB to parallel adapter for printer ad PD • UPS worked after repairs – 3 power outages in June • Replaced hard drive on ESXSVR1 • Installing and configuring new sierra wireless pinpoint x modem • Working with Albin to fix printing issues on the copiers • Fixed multiple PC’s throughout city • Continued updating computer inventory list • Cleaned multiple printers making roller noises

Software

• Installed Albin DCA agent for printer recon • Working on setting up automated conference rooms and equipment • Upgraded NetMotion to 9.2.2

• Setup and installed AceNet to administer modems • Working with Microsoft and Symantec to fix Exchange backup issues • Completed setting up NetMotion software • Completed testing and purchasing Fortres 101 • Completed Setting up multibridge server and Talon • Completed Oracle upgrade working on testing applications • Researching software upgrade with Accela, Recware, and Faster • Testing internal helpdesk software • Testing open office as replacement for MS office due to budgetary constraints • Working on SharePoint server for testing purposes • Installed Webroot SME client AV/Spyware • Site Sage support for Community Relations – website fixes • Assisted staff with various software problems and solutions • Loaded software apps in coordination with various departments

ISP/ Firewall/Network

• Setup Economic Development shared drive • Investigating backup Internet service • Completed work with ISS to setup firewall for NetMotion software • Updated Spam and Web filter to latest firmware • Pushed out windows updates to all servers and clients • Working on Departmental mail stores • Made several policy changes on content filter • Monitor and maintain Internet, E-mail, and Firewall effectiveness and reliability • Reviewed Firewall policy for optimum efficiency • Upgraded Barracuda database hourly • Ran Monthly Internet and E-mail usage reports

Police

• Moved SIB to new location • Fixed several issues with Clemis laptop • Working with CoreTech to setup Blackberry LEIN service • Upgrading MDC’s with DPW in all PD cars • Setup and configured MICJIN portal for SOR access • Worked with new Vision Hawk vendor and had the server repaired • Loaded New World version 9.5.4 into test app and mobile servers for testing • New World applied fix on Bar Code printing issue ticket #1599413 (server iexplore issue) • Working with New World on Data Conversion – completed premise information • Fixed VP on MDCs • Fixed Mobile Merge issue • Completed setup of Talon Point Data Sharing – still configuring • Working on several issues from conversion on 5/24/11 • Working to resolve mobility issue for PD and FD mobiles • Re-imaged and setup modems for all PD cars • Setup modems for FD rigs • Completed setting up the jail camera with the New World booking program • Still working with L1 to get LiveScan unit working properly • Working on PD forensics project – Preparing for Council approval • Working with PD on APS E-ticket project • Working with Engineering, GISi, and New World on GIS setup

• Working with Clemis, PD, and New World on the data conversion project • Assisting LPR, agencies with LPR configuration • Completed work with PD, FD, Westnet and New World for Westnet setup • Completed work with PD and DSS on phone line recording issue • Staff repaired multiple MDC issues (AVL, Modem, Screen) • Radio System • Maintain and support XP workstations and Network printers

Fire

• Working on several issues from conversion on 5/24/11 • Fixed several Fire mapping issues • Completed work on installing mobile, NetMotion, and modems in all primary Fire Rigs • Waiting for backup rig hardware • Still working on paging issue at stations • Working with Facilities Maintenance to get a part for the UPS at Fire Admin • Fixed various errors in NFIRS • Support/maintenance of XP workstations and printers at Fire Admin and remote stations

Phone System and Nextels

• Working with Don Lyons on ACD lists and menus with phone system • Setup and Manage of the new Verizon accounts for the mobility devices • Investigating Phone System upgrades • Investigating how the Avaya takeover of Nortel will impact the City • Several phone changes due to employee moves and retirements • Replaced several broken and outdated Nextels • Working with AT&T to patch the VOIP servers • Authorized several Nextel accessory purchases • Updated/adjusted/added several program changes to several Nextel phones • Updated and changed several names on landline phones • Fixed several extensions of landline phones • Swapped out several Nextel phones with new ones • Working with Nextel on fixing spamming • Adjusted time on phone system • Converting Nextel phones to 586 area code • Maintain and support all phone systems and Nextel phones city wide • Maintain and support all land line telephone systems

General

• Windows updates installed on all computers in WAN • Staff working on GIS project – SSL website • Updated copiers to reflect new staff members • Working on MORE project • Compiled PC Inventory for Finance • Setup laptop for Council Meetings • Backup of complete network data on a nightly basis • Help Desk support for city wide technology

FACILITIES MAINTENANCE

Completed Projects: 1. Prepared 2 vehicles for out of town travel. 2. Prepared and set up 43 meetings. 3. Repaired and re-painted the Gazebo floor. 4. Picked up supplies and prepared for Sterlingfest. 5. Painted poles in carport area at City Hall. 6. Prepared electrical equipment and set up electrical outlets for Sterlingfest. 7. Replaced batteries in U.P.S at Police Department. 8. Assisted in the summer blood drive at the Police Department. 9. Repainted Library overhang and columns in the front of building. 10. Cleaned A/C coils at all buildings. 11. Changed air filters in supply fans throughout the city buildings.

Future Projects:

1. Make roof repairs at Fire Station #5. 2. Repaint walls by steps at City Hall. 3. Continue to reorganize the Facilities Maintenance department. 4. Replace back door at City Hall located by the loading dock. 5. Clean floor stains at Police Department. 6. Do roof repairs; check on all roofs. 7. Paint the garage at the end of the carports. 8. Check on broken bench by gazebo area. 9. Repair hole in wall by the Police Department. 10. Train part-time clerk-typist.

CITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT July 2011 D. Mende, City Development Director

PLANNING City Council – Pending Z-1119 - Planning Commission/City Council – Proposed text amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 278 addressing garage sales, swimming pools and shed setbacks, and Code compliance. PCM-1115 – Grace Christian Church – Second Amendment to the Final Development Plan for Sterling Ponds Park. Planning Commission Cases PCM-1112 – MAC Entertainment EnterprisesRequest for Special Approval Land Use: To allow teenage social club. South side of Metropolitan Pkwy. between Van Dyke & Mound Rd. in Section 28. Property address: 7750 Metropolitan Pkwy. PCM-1113 – Collex Collision Experts, Inc. Request for Special Approval Land Use: To allow collision repair shop. North side of Fifteen Mile Road between Van Dyke Ave. and Mound Road in Section 28. Property address: 6227 Fifteen Mile Road

PCM-1114 – Harry Barash Request for Special Approval Land Use: To allow a carryout restaurant. Northwest corner of 17 Mile & Ryan Rd. in Section 18. Property address: 3959 Seventeen Mile Road Planning Commission Cases – Pending Z-1119 - Planning Commission/City Council – Proposed text amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 278 addressing garage sales, swimming pools and shed setbacks, and Code compliance. PCM-1115 – Grace Christian Church – Second Amendment to the Final Development Plan for Sterling Ponds Park. PCM-1116 – Adnan Al-Saati – Request for Special Approval Land Use: To allow a gasoline service station. Property address: 4050 Fifteen Mile Rd. Zoning Board of Appeals Cases BZ11-014 - Amira Bajoka Request Board approval for a Use Variance to allow C-1 (Local Convenience Business) in an O-1 (Business and Professional Office) zoning district. Property address: 34536 Dequindre Rd.

BZ11-015 – Tava Investments, LLC Request Board approval: 1) To permit one additional ground sign. 2) 350 foot variance to separation distance between signs. 3) 20 foot variance to separation distance between signs. Property address: 13305 Fifteen Mile Rd. BZ11-016 – Jeffery Hermiz Request Board approval for a Use Variance to allow a truck rental in a C-3 (General Business) zoning district. Property address: 40490 Van Dyke Avenue BZ11-017 – Patrick Westerlund Request Board approval: Ordinance interpretation of Section 28.13 definition of signs. Property address: 7960 Metropolitan Parkway BZ11-018 – Patrick Westerlund Request Board approval: Ordinance interpretation of Section 28.13 definition of signs. Property address: 40058 Van Dyke Avenue Zoning Board of Appeals Cases - Pending BZ11-019 – Thompson-Phelan Group, Inc. Request Board approval for a 11 ft. front yard setback variance for principal structure. Property address: 13705 Lakeside Circle BZ11-020 – Miller Garage Building Co. Request Board approval to allow a second accessory building. Property address: 8436 Independence Dr. BZ11-021 – Nicole Mueller Request Board approval 23 ft. front yard variance for accessory structure (pool & deck). Property address: 37156 Tericrest Dr. BZ11-022 – Derek Koski Request Board approval for a 16 ft. side yard setback variance. Property address: 33885 Kennedy Dr. BZ11-023 – Bright Star, Inc. Request Board approval to allow an additional wall sign. Property address: 33355 Van Dyke BZ11-016 – Jeffery Hermiz Request Board approval for a Use Variance to allow a truck rental in a C-3 (General Business) zoning district. Property address: 40490 Van Dyke Avenue

BZ11-024 – Sav-On-Drugs – Request Board approval for a sign variance. Property address: 43508 Van Dyke Pending Developments Pre-preliminary review of proposed office building. North side of Triangle Dr. between Utica Rd. and Van Dyke in Section 4. Preliminary Site Plan Approval SPR-3319 – Amira Bajoka (Commercial Development) – East side of Dequindre Rd. between 14 & 15 Mile Rd. in Section 31. SPR-3315 – Subway Restaurant – Southeast corner of Van Dyke and Independence Dr. in Section 15. SPR-3318 – Collex Collision Experts – North side of 15 between Van Dyke & Mound Rd. in Section 28. SPR-3317 – Event Link (parking lot expansion) – South side of 18 Mile Rd. between Brentwood & Mound Rd. in Section 17. SPR-3316 – AT&T Mobility MI #3325 – East side of Van Dyke between 17 Mile & Plumbrook Rd. in Section 15. Final Site Plan Approval SPR-3313 – Sterling Bistro (Patio) – East side of Van Dyke between 18 Mile & Gage Crescent in Section 10. Miscellaneous Land Division & Combination SPL-0720 – Michael & Joanne Schaefer (14581 Clinton River Rd.) – Application approved for lot split parcel 10-13-400-038. Zoning Compliance Two Zoning Verification letters were investigated and completed. Sign Permit Applications Eight sign permit applications were reviewed. Temporary Use Permits Seven applications were processed and approved for Temporary Uses. Field Inspections 26 site inspections were completed. Use Permits 21 Use Permits were reviewed and approved.

Freedom of Information Three requests were processed for Freedom of Information. License Renewals Processed One application for Automobile/Dealership License was reviewed. Neighborhood Stabilization ProgramContinued working the Clark Andrews and representatives from Speedway to complete the third addendum to the sales contract. Speedway continued with the remediation of the property. Completed quarterly activity report in DRGR. Macomb Habitat for Humanity has three homes currently under construction. The remaining two homes are expected to be completed by spring 2012. HOMEThe CDBG Specialist attended the Macomb HOME Consortium monthly meeting. Agreements for the 2010 HOME funding were completed for Springhill Housing Corp. and Macomb County Habitat for Humanity. The CDBG Specialist completed the addendum to the 2009-2013 Consolidated Plan. CDBG-RWorked with Engineering to complete bid specifications for the remaining CDBG-R funds. The funds will be used for additional ADA sidewalk ramps. Submitted quarterly activity report in FederalReporting.gov CDBGHousing Rehabilitation - 8 open files. Three construction projects were complete during the month of July. Construction continues on the ADA improvements at Baumgartner Park. Housing CommissionCDBG Specialist began taking over the responsibilities of Executive Director of the Sterling Heights Housing Commission.

NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES

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In addition to residential inspections, neighborhood Services staff inspected 15 cul-de-sacs and 50 businesses Ongoing SHINE projects:

Church group assisting disabled veteran Student assisting handicapped resident Neighborhood cleanup of Franklin Park Worked with business community to find companies to donate services

Videos: Naturalization Ceremony for Ethnic Community Committee Home demolition for Risk Management SHINE project – disabled vet and church group Illegal Signs: Removed 156 illegal signs from rights of way throughout the city. Other: Pat Willis continued working on code enforcement cases assigned to officer on medical leave. Continued working with Business Development Manager on Better Buildings for Michigan grant program. Worked with Bethesda Christian Church to collect signatures of interested homeowners. Met with Roseville officials and grant staff to review project.

Met with Martha Huckabee, Welcoming Michigan Statewide Coordinator, Michigan Immigrant Rights Center, and Abdallah Boumediene of ACCESS to discuss joint programs. Produced “Getting to Know Your Neighbor” show for SHTV with Martha Huckabee, Welcoming Michigan Statewide Coordinator, Michigan Immigrant Rights Center Assisted code enforcement officers with processing and mailing approximately 20 Violation Notices; scanned them into PermitsPlus Neighborhood Services staffed the Hospitality Center at Sterlingfest

Coordinated the Naturalization Ceremony held July 29, hosted by the Ethnic Community Committee (secured singer, color guard participants, ordered cake, fruit, refreshments, etc.)

Attended ESOG meeting Researched Web addresses for Incubator

CODE ENFORCEMENT Ordinance Board Cases - Heard

1. G11-0135 Talw, Dhiaa I. – 35713 Dunston Drive. Hearing on nuisance abatement at this location for overgrown bushes/vines and weeds, long grass along fence line, weeds landscaped beds and in cuts/cracks of cement and branches hanging over sidewalk. 2. G11-0138 Crowder, Melvin – 35235 Rockingham Drive. Hearing on nuisance abatement at this location for weeds in landscaped beds, along fence line and cuts/cracks of concrete, gutters in disrepair, debris – pile of stone pavers and plywood (side of shed). 3. G11-0141 Hollowell, Patrick/JP Morgan Chase – 33470 Somerset Drive. Hearing on nuisance abatement at this location for overgrown bushes, garage door in need of paint and Evergreen trees need trimming off city sidewalk (Glenfield side). 4. G11-0142 Palaszewski, Chester & A. – 13749 Abbey Court. Hearing on nuisance abatement at this location for overgrown bushes, grass and weeds, weeds in landscaped beds, improperly stored lawn waste bags, oil stain in driveway, missing downspout extensions, outdoor storage – ladder propped up with cinder blocks, junk and debris – scrap auto parts. 5. G11-0143 Lohrmann, Chris M. – 11537 Joslyn Drive. Hearing on nuisance abatement at this location for overgrown grass, bushes and weeds, roof in disrepair, broken window, stagnant water on pool cover (improper pool cover), porch column in need of repair,

various wood trim around house in need of repair and paint, unlicensed camping trailer, garage door and gutters in need of repair, junk and debris – paper, plastic and other items. 6. G11-0144 Aziz, Linda – 3050 Fox Hill Drive. Hearing on nuisance abatement at this location for old front landscaped beds in need of regrading, weeds in landscaped beds and cut/cracks of cement, porch in need of repair, broken gate, missing downspout extensions, overhang in need of repair, trash and debris – pavers, loose trash, metal, stone, broken lawn ornaments, empty planters and other items. 7. G11-0145 Kurishi, Akeel & Kattoula, G/Commonwealth United (PNC) – 38122 Lincolndale Drive. Hearing on nuisance abatement at this location for overgrown grass, weeds and bushes, weeds in landscaped beds and cuts/cracks of cement, wood fence in need of repair and paint. 8. G11-0146 Vandoren, Myra D. – 39026 Poinciana Drive. Hearing on nuisance abatement at this location for overgrown grass, bushes and weeds, weeds in landscaped beds/perimeters, debris - trash bags and loose trash, garage trim in need of paint and shed in disrepair. 9. G11-0148 Flagstar Bank – 9047 Kidley Drive. Hearing on nuisance abatement at this location for overgrown grass, weeds and bushes, weeds in landscaped beds and cuts/cracks of cement, broken gate and barren areas in front yard.

10. G11-0149 Federal National Mortgage Assoc. – 40350 William Drive. Hearing on nuisance abatement at this location for overgrown grass and bushes, weeds in landscaped beds and cracks/cuts of cement/patio pavers, improperly stored garbage cans, missing gutters and downspouts, dead grass area in backyard, debris – wood pile, portable basketball hoop, cinder block and hose. 11. G11-0150 Chase Home Finance, LLC – 11251 Saar Drive. Hearing on nuisance abatement at this location for overgrown grass and bushes/vines, weeds in landscaped beds and cracks/cuts of cement, garage and access door in need of repair and paint, garage in need of paint, overhang in need of repair, improperly stored garbage can, shed in disrepair (remove), debris – limbs, accumulated leaves, plastic jug, pails, branches and large pile of miscellaneous items.

12. G11-0151 Huber, Charles/Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. – 42227 Montroy Drive. Hearing on nuisance abatement at this location for overgrown grass and bushes, weeds in landscaped beds and cracks/cuts of cement, debris – decking wood, chair, pail, empty planters and other items.

13. G11-0152 Federal National Mortgage Assoc. – 9016 Royce Drive. Hearing on nuisance abatement at this location for overgrown grass and bushes, weeds in landscaped beds, around deck and pool and cracks/cuts of cement/pavers, improperly stored garbage and garbage cans, debris – bricks, plywood, net, broken lawn chair and other items.

14. G11-0153 Federal National Mortgage Assoc. – 13368 Canal Road. Hearing on nuisance abatement at this location for overgrown grass and bushes, weeds around deck and behind garage and pool removal area in need of restoration (topsoil, grade and seed).

15. G11-0154 Federal National Mortgage Assoc. – 4036 Augustine Drive. Hearing on nuisance abatement at this location for overgrown grass and bushes, rotted dog house (remove), improperly stored garbage can, improperly stored firewood, privacy fence and brick fence column in disrepair and broken gate, debris – pvc piping, pavers/bricks, tarp, chicken wire and other items.

16. G11-0155 Federal National Mortgage Assoc. – 2220 Serra Drive. Hearing on nuisance abatement at this location for overgrown grass and bushes, weeds in landscaped beds and between cut/cracks of cement, improperly stored garbage can, illegal shed attached to garage (remove), debris – mound of dirt, pots, pallet, branches, pavers, wood, bricks, plastic and other items.

17. G11-0156 BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. – 33107 Crestwell Drive. Hearing on nuisance abatement at this location for overgrown grass and bushes/vines, broken gate, lattice in need of removal off of fence/gate, weeds in landscaped beds and between cut/cracks of cement, yellow paint on front brick, debris - branches. 18. G11-0157 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. – 4111 Stephanie Drive. Hearing on nuisance abatement at this location for overgrown grass and weeds, weeds in landscaped beds, perimeters and between cut/cracks of cement, unsecured shed, detached door wall screen, broken deck railing, pool area in need of restoration (topsoil, grade, seed), broken gate, outdoor storage – wheel barrow, debris – metal rack, chair and other items.

19. G11-0159 Srodek Properties, LLC – 40217 Mound Road. Hearing on nuisance abatement at this location for debris – construction materials, loose trash and other items, illegal dumping and job abandonment more than 180 days. 20. G11-0160 Spranger, Kenneth C. – 3047 Fourteen Mile Road. Hearing on nuisance abatement at this location for overgrown grass and bushes, weeds in landscaped beds, cuts/cracks and perimeters

and debris – pile of branches. 21. G11-0164 Mueller, Robert J. – 42154 Villanova Drive. Hearing on nuisance abatement at this location for overgrown grass and bushes, weeds in landscaped beds, cuts/cracks and perimeters, outside storage (side of garage), unkempt pool – stagnant water, improper pool cover, garage roof in disrepair, missing garage window, side entry door in disrepair, improperly stored firewood, fence and old garage addition in disrepair. 22. G11-0165 Elston, Doyle D. – 14520 Debbie Drive. Hearing on nuisance abatement at this location for overgrown grass and bushes, weeds in landscaped beds, cuts/cracks and perimeters, improperly stored garbage cans, outdoor storage of items, dog feces on front porch, illegally stored camper (backyard on grass), missing gable vent, open hazardous structure – garage service door missing.

23. G11-0166 Nowakowski, Luann B. – 42610 Pheasant Run Drive. Hearing on nuisance abatement at this location for overgrown grass and bushes, weeds in landscaped beds, cuts/cracks and perimeters, nuisance trees, garage and house roof in disrepair, outside storage of items, gutters and downspouts in disrepair and illegal structure in disrepair (remove). 24. G11-0167 Bahnke, Melissa S./Bank of America – 8825 Kidley Drive. Hearing on nuisance abatement at this location for overgrown grass and bushes, weeds in landscaped beds, cuts/cracks and perimeters, garage roof in disrepair, elevated mounds of dirt (above grade) in front yard near street and two areas in backyard, improperly stored hose and garbage can, junk and debris – bags of yard waste, rug, wood, garbage bags, broken lawn ornament, landscape border, bricks, spreader, lattice, old leaves, sticks and other items. 25. G11-0168 Dwyer, Glenn – 35706 Cathedral Drive. Hearing on nuisance abatement at this location for overgrown grass and bushes, weeds in landscaped beds, cuts/cracks and perimeters, shrubs along city sidewalk overgrown, stagnant water in portable pool, shed in disrepair – rotted doors, peeling paint, etc, house trim in need of paint and repair, disconnected downspouts, missing downspout extensions, junk & debris – old newspapers, plastic and other items. 26. G11-0169 Sterling Mortgage & Investment Co. – 38314 Plainview Drive. Hearing on nuisance abatement at this location for overgrown grass and bushes, weeds in landscaped beds, cuts/cracks and perimeters, missing downspout extension, fence line bushes overgrown, debris – pile of newspapers, leaves, dead grass and other items. 27. G11-0170 Paulos, Evelin & Ibrahim – 2822 Roger Drive. Hearing on nuisance abatement at this location for overgrown grass and bushes, weeds in landscaped beds, cuts/cracks and perimeters, landscape border in need of proper installation. 28. G11-0171 Hopkins, James & Pamela – 37627 Jerome Drive. Hearing on nuisance abatement at this location for overgrown grass and bushes, weeds in landscaped beds, cuts/cracks and perimeters, antenna in need of removal/repair, gutter in need of repair, improperly stored garbage cans and unlicensed vehicle in driveway. 29. G11-0172 Soora, Surinder & Balbinder – 37107 Susan Street. Hearing on nuisance abatement at this location for overgrown grass and bushes, weeds in landscaped beds, cuts/cracks and perimeters. 30. G11-0173 Federal National Mortgage Assoc. – 33562 Breckenridge Drive. Hearing on nuisance abatement at this location for overgrown grass and bushes, weeds in landscaped beds, cuts/cracks and perimeters, detached downspout, gutters full of debris, missing dryer vent, displaced door wall screen, debris – brick, cable, pots, wood, branches, toys and other items. 31. G11-0174 HSBC Bank USA, N.A. – 37327 Marion Drive. Hearing on nuisance abatement at this location for overgrown grass and bushes, weeds in landscaped beds, cuts/cracks and perimeters, missing downspout extension, detached downspout, barren area in

backyard, pool removal area in need of restoration (topsoil, grade, seed), exposed electrical wires, tree stump in need of removal. 32. G11-0175 Federal National Mortgage Assoc. – 4316 Bloomfield Drive. Hearing on nuisance abatement at this location for overgrown grass and bushes, weeds in landscaped beds, cuts/cracks and perimeters, stagnant pool water, improper pool cover, improperly stored garbage cans, junk vehicle in driveway, debris – furniture, wood, plastic, screen, pool accessories, cardboard roll, toys and other items. 33. G11-0176 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. – 38956 Lowell Court. Hearing on nuisance abatement at this location for overgrown grass and bushes, weeds in landscaped beds, cuts/cracks and perimeters, unkempt garden area, missing downspout, shed in disrepair (rusted door, missing window), debris – logs and downspouts. 34. G11-0177 HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc. – 36146 Almont Drive. Hearing on nuisance abatement at this location for overgrown grass and bushes/ornamental tree, weeds in landscaped beds, cuts/cracks and perimeters, roof in disrepair, improperly stored garbage cans, debris – wood, doors, plastic, shingles, pots and other items. 35. G11-0179 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. – 2051 Fox Hill Drive. Hearing on nuisance abatement at this location for overgrown grass and bushes, weeds in landscaped beds, cuts/cracks and perimeters, improperly stored garbage, peeling house trim, missing downspout, basketball hoop in disrepair, improperly stored garbage cans, nuisance bush, access doorframe peeling, broken front window, torn screens and debris - wood. 36. G11-0182 Fannie Mae – 40058 Fraser Drive. Hearing on nuisance abatement at this location for overgrown grass and bushes/ornamental trees, weeds in landscaped beds, cuts/cracks and perimeters, privacy fence in disrepair, in ground pool in need of maintenance & cover.

37. G11-0183 CitiMortgage, Inc. – 14910 Purdue Drive. Hearing on nuisance abatement at this location for overgrown grass and bushes, weeds in landscaped beds, cuts/cracks and perimeters, improperly stored garbage cans, trash & debris – dismantled pool, pool accessories, toys and garbage bags. 38. G11-0185 Dept. of Veteran Affairs – 13448 Bernadette Court. Hearing on nuisance abatement at this location for overgrown grass and bushes, weeds in landscaped beds, cuts/cracks and perimeters. Board of Code Appeals – Cases Heard None.

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Complaints Initiated 387 566 3,266Meter Reader Complaints 0 4 6

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COMMUNITY RELATIONS DEPARTMENT July 2011 S. Guitar, Community Relations Director

COMMUNICATION SERVICES

• Sterlingfest o Held Sterlingfest July 28-30. Entire staff worked in various capacities,

including restaurant assistance, information booth, bus stop help, artist assistance, entertainer assistance, SHTV news story, help with hospitality area and volunteers, purchase order processing and overall festival coordination.

• Started work on Fall/Winter Magazine. • Received Beautification Nominations. • Continued updating Facebook and Twitter pages • Entered fan mail from residents and employees, community events, garage sale

notices. • Various press releases sent out, placed on Web site and facebook. • Received brick pavers for installation, sent certificates to purchasers.

Citizen Action Center – February 2011 281 General E-mail Request for Information and/or Service 24 Inquires by Phone (not including Sterlingfest calls) 12 We Want To Know Cards 7 Inquires in Person 3 addresses added to DPW grass cutting list

REQUEST FOR SERVICENUMBER

RECEIVEDCommunity Relations 15 DPW (Waste Man., Storm Drains, Parks/Grounds, Misc.) 14 City Clerk 1 Eng. (Street Repair) 1 Police (Vehicle in Street) 3 Police (Animal Control, Noise) 4 Water Billing 2

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RECEIVED Fire Dept. 1 Magazine 1 Nature Center 1

COMPLAINTS NUMBER REC'D

Junk and Debris 1 Business out of Home 2 Junk Auto 1 Unkempt Property 9 Nuisance 9

BOARDS & COMMISSIONS

Sterling Heights Beautification Commission • Performed Adopt-A-Road cleanup.

Sterling Heights Community Foundation • Dave & Buster’s had a booth at Sterlingfest in conjunction with the Community

Foundation, generating $1,000 for the foundation. Community Foundation hosted a luncheon in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce featuring two Green Bay Packers from Sterling Heights.

Sterling Heights Cultural Commission • Held a presentation before the City Council regarding the DIA’s Inside Out

Program. Several members volunteered at Sterlingfest. Sterling Heights Ethnic Community Committee • Voted to honor Diversity Award winners at a future City Council meeting.

BROADCAST SERVICES SHTV July 2011 NEWS STORIES Born Learning Trail Chrysler Paint Shop DIA Inside/Out Project SHINE Puppetry Around The World Teenfest preview VFW Fire Department Awards

Planting Flowers Green Bay Packers Luncheon County Lawsuit - Sinkhole Sterlingfest Preview Teenfest Veterans Memorial Youth Fitness Meet

105 service club / lost (found) pet notices place on the SHTV Message Board Programmed Radio Station, Outdoor Electronic Signs and the SHTV & Library Channel

Message Boards Uploaded SHTV Program Schedule onto City Website and emailed copies to subscribers Uploaded video presentations to the City’s Youtube Channel PEG Central 407 files (313.19 hours) available for playback 982 Hits Top 10 hits:City Council Meeting 7-5-11 City Council Meeting 7-19-11 Sterlingfest PSA SHFD Overview Sterling Heights News 7-4-11

Ordinance Board of Appeals 7-11-11 Legally Speaking: Medical Marijuana Planning Commission 7-14-11 Gardening PSA Sterling Heights News 7-25-11

Total monthly Streaming Bandwidth used: 24.09GB

ONLINE SERVICES

Total Website Hits/Pageviews 156,178 Web Updates in July 3 community calendar items 14 Library calendar items 5 nature center calendar items 12 parks & recreation calendar items 4 calendar of events items 90 garage sales 0 job postings 3 lost pet notice 14 press releases 6 sets of minutes 10 agendas Eternal Link Report: July 31, 2011 2777 Assessing Information 2224 Water Bill Review & Payments 1319 Tax Information 364 Parks & Recreation Registration 110 Pay Property Taxes 76 Bid Opportunities

Number of Sterling Heights E-Services Subscribers: July 31, 2011 18,566 Job Opportunities list 3,503 E-Newsletter list 2,688 Garage Sales list 1,755 Council Report list 1,157 SHTV Monthly Schedule list 1,046 City Agenda list Pageview Report: July 31, 2011 65,626 Home Page 18,462 Sterlingfest Art & Music Fair 5,381 Newscatch 5,204 City Government 3,469 Search 3,221 City Departments 3,034 Sterlingest Concert Series 2,621 Newsroom 2,021 Apply for a City Job 2,000 Sterlingfest Restaurant Row Facebook 2,424 "Likes"/Fans - Sterling Heights 2,257 "Likes"/Fans - Sterlingfest Twitter 303 "Followers"

PRINTING SERVICES JULY 2011 PRINT REQUESTS 2,000 - Ballot Insert Notices for City Clerk 500 - "As Requested" Cards for City Management 1,000 - Community Foundation Envelopes for Community Relations 3,300 - Spring Expo Luncheon Invitations for Community Relations 500 - Appearance (Criminal & Civil) for 41A District Court 1,000 - Probation Status/Order for Evaluation for 41A District Court 2,000 - Receipt for Donation Slips for Library 3,600 - Sterling Civic Theatre Flyers for Parks & Recreation 3,500 - Senior News Newsletters for Parks & Recreation 11,000 - Summer Playground Flyers for Parks & Recreation 5,000 - Leave/OT Forms for Police

STOCK REQUESTS Assessing - 500 City Letterhead, 100 Group 20 Time Cards, and 50 Time Card Summaries. Building - 100 Group 20 Time Cards, 100 Group 98/99 Time Cards, 50 Time Card Summaries, and 100 Request for Leave/OT. City Clerk - 500 City Letterhead, 100 Group 98/99 Time Cards, & 1,000 #10 City Envelopes. Community Relations - 500 City Letterhead. Facilities Maintenance - 100 Group 12 Time Cards, and 100 Request for Leave/OT. Finance - 1,500 20# White 8.5" x 11" 3-Hole Punched Bond, and 100 Stock Room Requisitions. Treasury - 1,500 #10 City Window Envelopes, and 500 #10 City Envelopes. BINDERY City Clerk - 55 Precinct Books G.B.C. Bound. Police - 8 SHPD Monthly Reports Copied & G.B.C. Bound with Covers. BUSINESS CARDS

500 - Bonner, 500 - Moore, 500 - Dyer, 500 - Marchesi, 500 - Myny, 500 - MacAskill, 500 - Laughlin, 500 - Charron, 500 - Santos, 500 - Martindale, 500 - Bashaw, 500 - LaClair, 500 - Office of Engineering, 500 - Brockway, 500 - Giallombardo, 500 - Sergott, 500 - Willis, 500 - Milke, and 500 - Hill.

STOCK ROOM 1,000 - "As Requested" Cards. 5,000 - Group 20 Time Cards. 2,000 - Group 82 Time Cards. COPY PAPER Assessing - 2 Cases. Building - 2 Cases. City Clerk - 3 Cases. City Management - 2 Cases. 41A District Court - 8 Cases. D.P.W. - 2 Cases. Senior Center - 2 Cases.

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT July 2011 T. Turgeon, Community Services/Library Director

PUBLIC LIBRARY Automation/Technology A new phone call menu system was installed and a queue system was put in place at the Youth Services and Adult Services public service desks. We have received no complaints and it seems to have greatly reduced the need for staff to route calls from Circulation to other areas of the library, which in turn is providing faster service for our residents. The 10 new wireless PACs switched places with 10 of the older PACs to solve a compatibility problem with Windows 7. Cathy Les and Joe Vitale went to a meeting at SLC to discuss policies and set up of the new laptops that will circulate in-house. The staff training e-readers are available and are being checked out. Two second-floor catalog stations were moved for improved patron access. Services/Programs/Issues In July, the library circulated 50,980 items and responded to 9,821 resident requests for information. 44,231 residents visited the library in July, an average of 1,843 a day or 198 an hour. Consumer Reports materials were rearranged for better access and visibility. The Friends of the Library generously approved new funding for the purchase of music CD shelving. The Gadget Guy program held in July had its most attendance ever, helping seven people in one-on-one appointments. During Sterlingfest, the Upton House was open hosting 402 visitors on Friday and 563 on Saturday. There were 27 entries for the Historical Commission contest created by Debbie Vercellone. The Friends of the Library’s Used but Sterling Bookstore had a very successful Sterlingfest. The Friends’ water sale set a record due to the high temperatures. There were 99 Friends of the Library contest guesses. During Sterlingfest, the library also launched the Geek the Library campaign and visitors signed our Geek board, which is now on display in the library. Teen programs featured cartoon drawing and gaming with 21 teens in attendance.

934 children registered for the Summer Reading Club so far this year. Pokémon continues to be a popular program with 56 attending. The Harry Potter movie marathon brought in 275 fans. The library’s magic show had 302 people being entertained. Over 530 people attended the Exotic Zoo program. The program included a giant rabbit, a python, a hedgehog and more! Our Monday night Family Craft had 74 creating and gluing. Boards/Commissions/Staff The Sterling Heights City Council and the Suburban Library Cooperative Board approved the agreement for administrative services for Tammy Turgeon to serve as the Director of both entities from August 1, 2011 – July 31, 2012. Cathy Les and Sue Woodward attended the SLC System Managers meeting. Jason Groth and Jennifer Willer, who previously worked as substitute librarians, have been hired as our new part-time librarians. Their fall schedules will have them working in both Adult and Youth service areas.

July Library Statistics

July 2011 FY 11/12

Library Web Site Hits 28,493 28,493

Online Catalog/Database Usage/Facebook/Blog 43,224 43,224

Circulation 50,980 50,980

Public Computer Usage (Hours) 4,564 4,564

Library Visits 44,231 44,231

Information Requests from Residents 9,821 9,821

Program Attendance 2,924 2,924

Loans-Outgoing Items 6,762 6,762

Loans-Items Received 7,940 7,940

New Patron Registrations 425 425

In-House Usage 14,832 14,832

Materials Added 537 537

Holds Placed by Residents 6,665 6,665

PARKS & RECREATION

Staff drafted the intergovernmental agreement for services with the City of Warren.

Administration

Registrations continue for the Grand Experience trip to Mackinac Island. Staff finalized the Fall 2011 Dance schedule. Staff conducted and attended multiple meetings regarding Sterlingfest.

Summer Playgrounds Athletics

Summer Playgrounds continued and were enjoyed by many participants this month. Summer Playgrounds participants went on a field trip to CJ Barrymore’s on July 1 and also enjoyed some bowling at Sunnybrook Lanes on July 15. The inaugural Summer Playground Tournament Day took place at Davis Jr. High on July 19 and 20. Registrations for Adult Fall Softball has begun.

The Adult Tennis League continued this month. Baseball field rental season has ended as of July 31. A few late season rentals will still take place as they are requested. Teenfest was held on July 12 in Dodge Park with over 720 teens enjoying some fun and friends.

Special Events

The Sterling Civic Theatre held their show performances of The Wizard Of Oz on July 15 – 17 and also on July 22 – 24 with approximately 2,000 tickets sold!!

Nature Center

On July 9, the Nautre Center attended the Bat Festival at Cranbrook to promote the upcoming programs. Cranbrook in return provides the City with grants for free programs funded by Critter Catchers, Inc. Approximatley 250 patrons visited the booth during the festival. Sue Hoebig brought her “Butterfly Tent” to the the Nature Center on July 10. This event was attended by 67 guests. On July 13, the Nature Center held a wetland study class led by the Macomb County Environmental Division; there were 21 attendees. On July 20, an insect class led by Mandy Liddle was held with 39 people attending.

On July 27, a Biodiversity Program featuring live creatures was led by Dale Smart from the Cranbrook Institute of Arts. 25 people attended the presentation. Two family group hikes were held in July with 32 participants attending hikes highlighting “Photo Fun” and “Sights & Sounds of Nature”. The total number of drop-in visitors for the Nature Center in July was 1,675. The Nature Center showed 3 movies in July with 18 people attending. The Nature Center held four Birthday Parties in July with 101 guests. Nine field trips were led by the Nature Center in July with a total of 270 attendees. Sterlingfest kept all employees and the park busy for the entire month with all of the many preparations and clean up.

Parks/Building Operations

The scoreboards at L.W. Baumgartner Park have been repaired.

Senior Center The seniors participated in four “day trips” in July:

July 13, 51 seniors travelled to beautiful Saugatuck, MI. July 14, 50 seniors visited the St. Sabbas Orthodox Monastery. July 15, 52 seniors took in the Detroit Tigers game. July 20, 32 pressed their luck at the Motor City Casino.

The seniors enjoyed Bingo on July 12 with 162 in attendance.

The monthly Card Party was held on July 8 with 158 in attendance.

On July 19, the movie The Kings Speech was shown to 52 seniors.

Eight Get-Togethers were held at the Center in July with a total of 309 seniors attending.

The Calorie Conscious group met three times in July with a total of 110 seniors attending.

A total of 51 seniors attended three Woodcarving meetings this month.

14 seniors attended three Model Builder meetings held in July.

22 seniors attended three Open Painting Workshops and 13 seniors attended the two Paint Instruction classes in July.

Pickleball continues to be popular with 391 seniors enjoying court time in July.

Five sessions of Body Sculpture were held this month with 35 seniors attending.

Basketball continues to be very popular with 94 seniors participating.

Line Dancing had 144 seniors participate in the seven sessions.

Seven sessions of Zumba Gold dance/exercise class were held this month with 118 seniors attending.

14 seniors enjoyed the game of Scrabble in July.

Four sessions of Exercise with Mary were held in July with 61 seniors attending.

There were 10 Tai Chi classes held in July with 95 seniors participating.

Three sessions of Yoga were held in July with 14 seniors attending.

Badminton continues to be popular with 23 participants this month.

Bridge-playing on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday continues to have high attendance with 471 seniors participating in 11 sessions. A total of 224 seniors used the Pool Room in the month of July. On July 11 the Pool Tournament had 20 people. A total of 877 seniors used the indoor walking track during the day in July and 2 seniors used the track in the evenings and on Saturdays. 225 seniors participated in two weeks of golf at Sunnybrook this month.

The Foot Doctor saw 32 seniors for appointments in the month of July.

Three sessions of massage were held at the Senior Center with 22 participants. On July 13, blood pressure readings were held at the Senior Center with 23 in attendance.

19 seniors enjoyed ice cream at the Senior Center on July 27.

On July 6, Shelia Tepper from Macomb County came to speak to 23 seniors about strokes and how to prevent them. 64 seniors enjoyed the game of Bunco during the month of July.

15 musicians came to the Senior Center to play instruments or sing on Wednesdays in the month of July.

38 seniors played Bocce Ball in July.

A total of 50 seniors enjoyed the Walking Club on Wednesday mornings in the month of July.

A total of 6 seniors enjoyed playing Table Tennis in July.

Special Recreation

The very popular Special Recreation Softball Leagues continued play. Day Camps continued in July with many participants having summer fun! Dance Exercise classes continued through July.

FIRE DEPARTMENT July 2011 S. Kovalcik, Fire Chief ADMINISTRATION DIVISION

During the month of July, Assistant Chief Deprez: • Continued updating of department “Standard Operating Guidelines”. • Attended multiple meetings relating to implementation of “New World” software system. • Attended several city directors meetings for Chief Kovalcik. • Reviewed the June’s Financial Report for all expenditures. • Continued succession planning to prepare for upcoming transitions with impending

retirements. • Attended the SE Michigan Fire Chiefs Meeting. • Coordinated Sterlingfest preparation for the Fire Department. • Prepared for the retirement of Chief Kovalcik which occurred on July 31. • Met with the HR director and local 1557 to resolve labor issues. • Attended the MI Chiefs Leadership Conference. • Worked multiple hours at Sterlingfest.

Performance Objectives – Fire Administration

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To continue to pursue additional service sharing opportunitieswith other area Fire Departments and within the City in an effort todeliver quality emergency services in the most cost effective andefficient manner.

To utilize the transition into the new Records Management systemas a means to reorganize all Fire Department files.

To continue to refine inventory control of all necessary supplies inan effort to reduce budgetary cost.

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To redefine both response districts and response modes tominimize unnecessary movement/response of Fire apparatus whilecontinuing to deliver an effective and efficient level of emergencyservice. To successfully transition all personnel in the fluent use of theNew World Records Management System to ensure effective andefficient daily operations.

To capture electronically all Fire Hydrant locations within the Cityto be utilized on the City GIS mapping system.

TRAINING DIVISION The Training Division coordinated/delivered training on the following subjects during the month of July:

• Company officer directed: o Hybrid Automobile update/review o Practical firefighting skills

• Special considerations in geriatric care • 15 Mile Interceptor Inspection • Engine response to a house fire • Confined Space lecture

Training Chief:

• Attended the City’s loss control and ESOG meetings. • Attended a New World meeting focusing on addressing needs that need to be

addressed after the “go-live” date that effect the police department and fire department operations.

• Completed city, county, and state paperwork that would enable the fire department to receive a grant for mobile data computers.

• Met with Macomb County radio to discuss the installation of additional 800 mega-hertz radios for the mobile command vehicle.

• Attended a lunch meeting at Beaumont Troy Hospital discussing the response and accreditation of their cardiac-care program.

• Met to discuss 3rd quarter training topics as well as issues concerning the division.

• Coordinated the preparation of equipment and supplies for Sterlingfest. • The Training Division coordinated the duties of a light duty personnel. • The Training Division continued to coordinate department photographs. • The Training Division continued to mitigate videoconference problems.

Training Officer:

Training Delivered • Confined space training lecture • Initial response to a house fire/Vent-Enter-Search

Training Attended

• Geriatric EMS continuing education

Meetings Attended • Sterlingfest ESOG • UASI Regional Training Committee

Miscellaneous

• Acted as Chief of Training in his absence.

• Coordinated/published August training schedule.

• New World RMS training data input (certificates & training courses).

• Placed multiple Grainger supply orders.

• GID tracking number request/processing.

• Grant submission for reimbursement.

• HazMat equipment purchase for MCHMRT.

• Submittal of grant paperwork for reimbursement to County.

• Facilitated videoconference Fire Loss Estimation class.

• Created public education events calendar.

• Recommended maintenance training.

• Scheduled multiple public education tours/talks.

• Created multiple hot weather COD trainings.

• Created PowerPoint lecture for confined space training.

• Made several retiree identification cards.

• Cleaned EM50 & first aid trailer.

• Staffed Sterlingfest.

• Sterlingfest command center and first aid station set-up/take down.

EMS Coordinator:

• Completed monthly total count of reimbursed medical supplies for UMAS. • Completed QI report as well as the mandatory special county PSRO review of cardiac

patients for June 2011 and sent to Mac Co Medical Control Authority (MCMCA). • Monitored the completion of Monthly Blood Pressure Checks for City Employees. • Completed QI report for CPAP patients for June 2011 and sent to the MCMCA. • Entered data into CARES Network (Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival) • Conducted an inventory and purchased medical supplies. • Attended a Patient Care Reporting (PCR) meeting with New World. • Instructed a First Aid class for the Sterling Heights Police Explorers. • Attended the MCMCA Pharmacy Committee, Pre-Hospital Committee, & Mass

Casualty Committee meetings. • Scheduled the ride-alongs for 2 MCC Paramedics. • Assisted in the delivery of Geriatric Emergencies for all three shifts. • Attended a STEMI Focus Group meeting at St. John’s Macomb Hospital. • Attended a Sterlingfest Meeting at City Hall. • Worked two full days at the Sterlingfest.

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Devices tested/calibrated in July: Devices tested/calibrated in August: Description Quantity Description Quantity Airpak regulators & reducers 28 Airpak regulators & reducers 32 Airpak sensor batteries 20 Airpak sensor batteries 20 30-minute bottles 32 Fire extinguishers-annual & hydro 28 Oxygen bottles 20 30-minute bottles 34 60-minute bottles 12 Chemical Warfare Detection System 0 Gas detectors 0 60-minute bottles 28 Fire extinguishers-annual & hydro 28 Gas Detectors 2 Draeger Detection System 0 GammaRae Dosimeters 0 10-minute bottles/SABA’s/RIT 10 GammaRae Dosimeter Batteries 0 APD 0 Ground ladders 30 Posicheck 3 1 Multi Rae 1 Ground ladders 28 Level A Entry Suits 2 Air Compressor & Air Testing 1 10-minute bottles/SABA’s/RIT 2 CO Detectors 3 Defibrillators 0 Linesman Gloves 6 Hotsticks 0

A total of 623 patients in the month of July were transported to area hospitals via Universal-Macomb EMS. FIRE EXTINGUISHMENT The extinguishment division responded to 1,035 alarms in July 2011. This averages out to 33 alarms per day or 1 run every 43 minutes. Fiscal runs year to date are 1,035. Fire Activity July 7; Engine 5 was dispatched to check out a candle fire reported out. The husband extinguished a small candle that was burning a little too vigorously on the top of the stove. He used a cup of water to put out the fire. When the water hit the hot burning wax, it exploded and spread fire to the top of the upper kitchen cabinets, including a decorative artificial flower basket. The owner extinguished the fire with more water. There was smoke and fire damage to the cabinets, wall, and ceiling. Engine 5 opened some windows to clear the remaining smoke. During the process, the husband sustained 2nd degree burns to his right wrist/arm. The Fire Marshal was called to the scene. The patient refused transport. The scene was left with the Fire Marshal, and Engine 5 was released. Estimated Property Loss: $5,000. July 25; Truck 1 responded to a structure fire that was an exposure fire to a vehicle fire. On arrival, Truck 1 found a two-story residence with a fully involved two-car attached garage and two vehicles burning in the driveway. On arrival, the garage door was open and flames were through the roof of the garage with extension beginning to the exterior siding of the structure. The front door of the residence was open and little smoke was observed within the residence. PD arrived on scene before FD and had determined that all occupants were out of the building. When the fire was called under control, overhaul was initiated. When obtaining information from the homeowner, he stated that he was alerted to the fire by a knock on the door, he exited the front door, and observed the flames. He further stated that he was unable to re-enter the home by the front door, and he went to the rear doorwall to assist his wife and daughter from

the home. He also had assistance from a police officer and bystanders. The homeowner stated that the garage door was closed at the time of the fire. The garage had a refrigerator that was operating and no other electrical appliances. The vehicle had been driven earlier in the day and had not run since approximately 16:30, there were no known mechanical problems with the vehicle. Inspector 1201 was requested to the scene to determine cause and origin. The third engine was released shortly after the fire was under control, and the remaining companies were released on completion of overhaul. After overhaul the residents were escorted in on several occasions to retrieve clothing and medication. A board-up company was requested and arrived on scene. The scene was left with the board-up company and Truck 1 was placed in service. Estimated Property Loss: $72,000 / Estimated Contents Loss: $8,000. EMS Activity July 7; Engine 2 was called for a possible sudden death of a 3-month-old infant. The patient was found supine on the couch, all vital signs absent, body and extremities were cold, lividity was present in posterior legs and buttocks (as viewed from side of pt,) pupils fixed and dilated, mottling was present, and some clear colored frothy sputum was around the nostrils. This fluid was not touched, but appeared somewhat "dried." The patient was asystole in all 4 leads. There were no visible signs of any trauma. The patient was found clothed in a "onesie." There was no blanket on the patient. Except for the EKG lead placement, Engine 2’s crew did not disturb the patient. The patient was left in the original condition found. The patient was pronounced deceased by the doctor at HFM. Per the patient’s mother, her boyfriend (child's father) fed and changed the child at approximately 0530 am and then went to work. The child was left to sleep on the couch. The patient’s mother woke up, and found the child in the above condition, and then called 911. She stated that she did not move the child. She stated the patient was in good health, with no health history. All above information was given to SHPD officers on scene. The patient’s body was left on scene with PD. July 10; Engine 1 was dispatched to a medical on La Grand Blvd for a 2-year-old with a dog bite. Engine 1 arrived to find a 2-year-old in care of family and SHPD. Family stated that the patient was bit in the head by a big black dog. Engine 1’s initial patient survey found vitals as above with a 4-inch laceration to the top of his head with the skull showing, and two other minor lacerations to his face. No other trauma was noted. The patient’s family denied loss of consciousness or medical history. Engine 1 put a dressing on the laceration and an ice pack. No orders were received from BTR. The patient was transported with his father. The patient was alert and oriented x3 throughout the run. BTR received the patient in the trauma room with a full report. Motor Vehicle Accidents July 1; Engine 1 responded to a motorcycle injury accident. Engine 1 arrived to find a 23-year-old male sitting upright against a concrete barrier. The patient was the operator of a motorcycle that struck the barrier at a glancing angle after failing to negotiate a curve. He was complaining of left knee and elbow pain, he had no other complaints and eventually consented to transport. An exam revealed multiple abrasions to the patient’s extremities and trunk. Vitals, history, medications, allergies all noted. The patient was prepared for transport and the patient’s care was transferred to UMAS A59 for basic transport to BTR.

July 3; Engine 4 responded to, “check out a vehicle into a house with no injuries”. Engine 4 arrived to find Sterling Heights Police on the scene with a vehicle that had hit the group home on the “D” side of the building. The vehicle made heavy damage to the wall with intrusion into the front room. The kitchen area received heavy damage with a water pipe breaking and leaking water into the house. One of the workers on the scene turned the water off at the main shut off before Engine 4 arrived. The house was stable with no injuries inside. The driver of the vehicle left the scene with the police returning him to the scene in police custody. The driver and passenger were not injured. The Director of the group home asked to have a board up crew respond to the scene. Dispatch responded a board up crew to the scene and said they had an ETA of one hour. The crew of Engine 4 turned off the power to the front room at the breaker. The scene was left with the Director and workers. Other Alarm Activity July 9; Truck 1 responded to a reported wire down on Beecher. Truck 1 arrived to find a primary wire on a home with visible damage to the siding on all four sides of the structure. Neighbors reported that the family was out of town for a wedding. Dispatch was contacted to inform DTE of the situation. Numerous calls were made to contact the homeowner, and all were unsuccessful, but a message was left. The keyholding neighbor was able to get a hold of a relative who was going to try to make contact with the homeowner. There was a strong smell of natural gas noted across the street, while taping the area off. Consumer’s was also called to the scene. DTE arrived and isolated the line, but waited for a supervisor to legally document the situation. During that time Consumers found an underground gas leak, but was unable to get a crew to the scene today. Consumers told Truck 1 that the repair would be scheduled. Once DTE documented the scene, they removed the power line and de-energized the house. Consumers turned off the gas meter as well. Truck 1 entered the home with the keyholding neighbor, DTE, and Consumers. There was a water leak found in the basement, so the water supply was turned off at the meter. It appeared that a ground clamp burned through the water line in the basement. There was no gas found in the basement. The interior of the home was searched with a TIC finding nothing, and the siding was opened up at the damaged areas finding no extension. The neighbor locked the home, and all companies cleared the scene. July 28; Truck 1 was dispatched on a fire alarm. Truck 1 called the homeowner to gain entry through the garage by code. Inside the home, the toilet on the first floor was overflowing. There was minor damage on the first floor, and major damage in the basement. Ceiling tiles were water logged and lying on the floor in soaked carpet in the basement. The water to the toilet was shut off, also the main in the basement. No one had been home for one week. The homeowner’s son arrived on scene, and Truck 1 explained what was done. Neither the homeowner’s son or F.D. were able to reset the alarm. Truck 1 had dispatch notify the alarm company and left the situation with the son so they could handle another run. Other Activity July 7; Engine 5, Truck 1, & Rescue 1 provided a fire safety talk and demonstration of Engine 5, Truck 1, and Rescue 1 for the Holy Martyr’s Chaldeon Catholic Church.

July 29, 30, 31 ~ Sterlingfest coverage.

FIRE DEPARTMENT – MONTHLY STATS

Activity by Category

Year-to-Date Cumulative

Since July 1, 2011 Fiscal 11/12

Prior Year Same Period Since

July 1, 2010 Fiscal 10/11

July-11 July-10 FIRES 35 33 35 33 EMS 774 742 774 742

OTHER 226 182 226 182 1035 957 1035 957 FIRE PREVENTION During the month of July, Fire Marshal Thomas:

• Conducted Division meetings. • Attended Monday Morning briefings. • Attended daily morning information pass along meetings in Chief’s office. • Attended MCFPA monthly training. • Met w/ Viazanko regarding Macomb Group project, 6600 15 mile. • Conducted multiple tests @ new restaurant, Ki Wa Jip, 2101 15 mile. • Met w/ new owner of 15 & Van Dyke BP, 8100 15 mile. • Vehicle and equipment exchange @ DPS. • Attended multiple Sterling Fest meetings @ Parks and Recreation. • Conducted conference w/ Viazanko and ICC regarding BAE soil mitigation

requirements as well as all code requirements. • Met w/ Viazanko and reps from BAE regarding requirements for approval of

mitigation process proposed for their site. • Additional vehicle repairs @ DPS. • Attended Director’s meeting @ City Hall. • Met w/ Mr. Randy Robinson and Insp. Mike Bauss regarding vent hook up and

alarm panel tie-in requirements for their building on Sims. • Met w/ Megan, building supervisor @ 5500 18 mile, regarding high-pile storage

and in-rack sprinkler requirements, per the fire code, as well as C of O requirements for the City of Sterling Heights.

• Conducted multiple fire and life safety inspections @ Sterling Fest. Fire Inspector Mike Bauss

• Attended Division meetings. • Attended Monday Morning Briefings. • Attended MCFPA meetings and training. • Met w/ Fire Marshal regarding permit inspections @ Buddhist Temple

celebrations. • Met w/ Wally from Viking Fire, regarding heat/smoke vents @ Faurecia. • Met w/ Chuck Castle from EMPCO regarding requirements for Fire Marshal

Assessment test. • Met w/ Fire Marshal and Mr. Randy Robinson from Faurecia regarding smoke

vent tie in to alarm panel. • Conducted multiple fire and life safety inspections @ Sterling Fest. • Took part in Fire Marshal Assessment Test.

Fire Inspector Don Adsit • Attended Division meetings. • Attended Monday Morning Briefings. • Attended MCFPA meeting & training. • Met w/ Chuck Castle, EMPCO rep regarding Fire Marshal Assessment Test. • Took part in Fire Marshal Assessment Test. • Attended RAFT training, “Calculating Fire Loss”.

In addition to the above-mentioned activities, the Fire Prevention Division conducted 11 General Inspections, 5 Liquor License, Amusement Device and Site Inspections, 9 Witnessed Acceptance Test Inspections, and 3 Fire Investigations during the month of July. This Division performed 29 plan reviews for sites, buildings and fire suppression systems. The Inspectors completed 91 Fire and Life Safety inspections and discovered 164 violations that were reported to the building/business owners.

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1. Total Fire Inspections Conducted 1,235 91 91

General Building Fire Inspections 0 11 11

Special Code or Final Occupancy Inspections 525 27 27Liquor License, Amusement Devices, Capacity Checks & Site Inspections. 350 5 5

Witnessed Acceptance Tests Inspections 80 9 9

Re-inspections of Violations 200 32 32

Citizen Assistance Inspections 80 7 7

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3. Violations Discovered and Issued 3,000 164 164

4. Investigations (Fire and Other) 90 3 3

5. Plan Reviews (Site, Buildings, Alarms) 350 29 29

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PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

POLICE DEPARTMENT July 2011 M. Reese, Police Chief

NEWS RELEASES Robbery of Armored Car ~ July 8, 2011 Suspect #1: Black Male, 5’7, thin build, black mask, black cap, white shirt Armed with 9mm handgun At approximately 9:22 a.m. on Friday, July 8, 2011, Sterling Heights Police responded to the Michigan Department of Treasury, located at 41300 Dequindre, regarding an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the employee of Total Armor, who related that at approximately 9:15 this morning, the armored car arrived at the location for a drop-off / pick-up of cash. As the driver was waiting for his partner to exit the building, he was approached by two black males armed with handguns. One suspect ordered the driver out of the vehicle and once the driver exited the vehicle, both suspects entered the armored car and fled the area. A search of the area for the suspects involved was negative. The armored vehicle has been located on 18 Mile west of Dequindre in the city of Troy. Police are also looking for a 2005 – 2009 red Impala that may be involved in this incident. The vehicle has tinted back windows and one door of a different color. Personal Injury Accident ~ July 30, 2011 @ 4:20 p.m. Officers were called out to 14 Mile and Ryan regarding an injury accident. It was determined that a collision had occurred between a Pontiac Grand Prix and a motorcycle. A 48-year-old male resident of Liverpool, New York was traveling westbound on 14 Mile Road on the motorcycle, when he collided with the Grand Prix, driven by a 20-year-old Troy resident. The Grand Prix was exiting an apartment complex at the time of the collision. The motorcycle driver suffered serious injuries and was transported to Royal Oak Beaumont, where he is listed in serious condition. The driver of the Pontiac was not injured. It does not appear that drugs or alcohol were a factor in this accident.

CRIMINAL ACTIVITY JULY 1: A resident of American House, located at 33433 Schoenherr Road near 14 Mile Road, reported that someone stole the catalytic converter from his vehicle while it was parked in the lot.

A resident in the 2000 block of Parkway Circle, located in the 16 Mile Road and Dequindre area, reported that someone entered his vehicle and stole approximately $3.00 in loose change from the center console. There were no signs of forced entry to the vehicle. A resident in the 13000 block of Summerwood Drive, located in the Schoenherr and Moravian area, reported that she was contacted by her credit union regarding 4 charges on her Visa debit card totaling almost $700.00. The victim informed the credit union that she did not authorize the charges and canceled the debit card immediately. JULY 5: A resident in the 34000 block of Giannetti Drive, located in the Hayes and 15 Mile Road area, reported that someone shot a window of her vehicle with what appears to be BB pellets. A resident in 4000 block of Bloomfield Drive, located in the 17 Mile Road and Ryan area, reported that someone set off fireworks inside his mailbox, which caused damage. Three residents in the Moravian and 15 Mile Road area reported that the catalytic converters had been stolen from their vehicles while they were parked near their residences. JULY 6: A resident in the 35000 block of Ensign Drive, located in the 15 Mile and Schoenherr area, reported that someone set off an explosive device inside her curbside mailbox. The debris was strewn as far away as across the street and there were char marks inside the mailbox itself. A resident in the 4000 block of Dreon Court, located in the 17 Mile Road and Ryan area, reported that she was notified by two of her credit card companies regarding suspicious charges to her accounts. There was a charge of over $500 in Georgia on one card, and a charge of over $700 in Virginia on another. A resident in the 11000 block of Fifteen Mile Road, east of Dodge Park Road, reported that someone took a package that had been delivered to his residence. The victim checked with the postal worker, who confirmed leaving a package at the front door, however the victim never saw the package. JULY 7: An employee of a business in the 44000 block of Hayes Road, south of Hall Road, reported that the back windows of the building had been broken out, and there was a tire track visible on the sidewalk next to the broken window. There was also some minor structural damage to the outside of the building. The interior of the office was intact, but some of the bottom molding was pushed out. Nothing was stolen and it

does not appear that entry had been made. It is unknown if the damage was accidental or an intentional act. A resident in the 2000 block of Tiverton Drive, located in the 18 Mile and Dequindre area, reported that someone forced entry to his backyard storage shed and stole a lawnmower and a weed whacker. The office manager of a business in the 38000 block of Mound Road, south of 17 Mile Road, reported that the air conditioning unit had been stolen from the building. JULY 8: A resident in the 8000 block of Crestview Drive, located in the 14 Mile and Van Dyke area, reported that someone stole her steel rod plant holder from the front yard. A resident in the 40000 block of William Drive, located in the Dodge Park and Utica Road area, reported she found an unauthorized charge on her bank statement. The charge was for nearly $800 at an Apple Store in Virginia. A resident in the 5000 block of Kreger Street, located in the 15 Mile and Mound area, reported that someone stole the touch screen GPS / radio system out of her vehicle. There were no signs of forced entry, and the victim believes she may have left the vehicle unlocked. JULY 11: Three residents of Sterling Heights reported that their mailboxes have been vandalized since the 4th of July. Residents in the Foxhill and Dequindre, 16 Mile and Van Dyke and the Ryan and 16 Mile Road areas all reported that someone set off some type of explosives / fireworks inside their mailboxes, causing extensive damage. A resident in the 8000 block of 18 Mile Road, east of Van Dyke, reported that he had been contacted by subjects from three different phone numbers, all advising him that he was the winner of a car and a large cash prize, but that he would have to send them money to “unlock the winnings”. Over the period of a month that followed, the victim has sent personal checks to different people by way of the postal service and through Western Union in an amount well over $30,000, and is now concerned that he has not received his winnings. The victim was advised to stop sending any additional money. Over the course of the past two weeks, three victims reported that the catalytic converters had been stolen from their vehicles. One was a resident in the 14 Mile and Schoenherr area, who stated her vehicle was parked in the parking lot of her residence. A patron of a restaurant in the Lakeside Mall area reported that she was having lunch when the converter was stolen from her vehicle, and an employee in the Mound and 17 Mile Road area, reported his vehicle was parked in the business parking lot at the time of the theft.

JULY 12: A resident in the 8000 block of Crestview Drive, located in the 14 Mile and Van Dyke area, reported that someone entered his unlocked vehicle while it was parked in the condominium parking lot and stole the CD / radio system. A resident in the 35000 block of Collingwood Drive, located in the 15 Mile and Schoenherr area, reported that someone stole her purse from her attached garage. The victim came home from shopping and left her purse in the garage with the door open. She noticed it missing approximately 7 hours later. A resident in the 33000 block of Timmy Drive, located in the 14 Mile and Ryan area, reported that she received a letter from a collection agency stating that she owed Dish Network over $300 for an unpaid bill. Upon contacting Dish Network to advise them that she never had an account with them, she was told that there were actually two accounts in her name; one account has been open since 2004 in Sterling Heights, and another open since May of 2010 in Oak Park. A resident in the 13000 block of Stonegate Drive, located in the 14 Mile and Schoenherr area, reported that while checking his bank account, he found 4 fraudulent charges to Metro PCS, totaling over $240. JULY 13: A resident in the 11000 block of Filer Drive, located in the 15 Mile and Dodge Park Road area, reported that four unauthorized charges were made to online stores with her debit card in a two-hour period. The victim became aware of the charges when a computer was delivered to her home, which she did not order. As she was attempting to cancel the card, an attempt was made to purchase another computer, which did not go through. The shipping address was in New Jersey. Two residents in the 15000 block of Shoreline Drive, located in the Lakeside Mall area, reported that the catalytic converters had been stolen from their vehicles while parked in the lot. A resident in the 3000 block of Jennifer Drive, located in the Ryan and 17 Mile Road area, reported that she was contacted by her bank’s security regarding several transactions made in California, in an amount of nearly $1000. A resident in the 44000 block of Oleander Drive, located in the Hall Road and Schoenherr area, reported that someone scratched the driver’s side and the tailgate of her vehicle while it was parked in her driveway. JULY 14: A resident in the 3000 block of Cherry Creek Lane, located in the Hall Road and Ryan area, reported that she discovered a fraudulent charge made at a gas station in

Dearborn on her charge card statement. The victim is in possession of the card in question. A resident in the 33000 block of Karin Drive, located in the 14 Mile and Ryan area, reported that someone broke out the rear door window of her vehicle while it was parked in the parking lot. An employee of a business in the 44000 block of Phoenix Drive, located in the 19.5 Mile and Utica Road area, reported that someone stole his mini-bike. The victim stated he drove the bike to work and parked it next to the dumpster. When a coworker arrived a short time later, he advised that the bike was no longer in the lot. The victim states that the bike can be picked up or pushed away without a key. The owner of Monava Spa, 37218 Dequindre Road, north of 16 Mile Road, reported that someone damaged the store’s front sign. It appears that a large box truck backed into the sign, damaging it. From the amount of damage to the sign, it is not likely the driver did not notice hitting it. JULY 15: A resident in the 2000 block of Pinehurst Court, located in the 16 Mile and Dequindre area, reported that someone attempted to enter her residence by kicking the front door, and damaging the door jamb. It does not appear that entry was actually made, and nothing was missing from the home. A Shelby Township resident reported that his lost credit card had been used at Lakeside Mall. The victim stated that he lost his wallet on July 11th. The next day, his wife received a call from the credit card company regarding suspicious activity on the card. There were 9 charges made to the credit card at Lakeside Mall within a 3-hour period, totaling nearly $1000. A resident in the 33000 block of Sebastian Lane Drive, located in the 14 Mile and Van Dyke area, reported that someone broke out the passenger side window of his vehicle while it was backed into his driveway, and stole the GPS system out of his dashboard. The dashboard was pulled apart to gain access to the factory-installed system. A resident in the 35000 block of Eden Park Drive, located in the 15 Mile and Van Dyke area, reported that the passenger side window of her vehicle was shattered and the radio / navigation system was stolen. The vehicle was parked in her driveway, adjacent to the attached garage. It appears a pry tool was used in the lower left corner of the window, and then the dash trim was pried off to gain access to the unit. JULY 18: A resident in the 34000 block of Valleyview Drive, located in the 15 Mile and Maple Lane area, reported that someone stole his vehicle while he was out of town. The vehicle had been parked in the complex parking lot at the time of the theft. There were no signs of forced entry in the area.

A resident in the 4000 block of Fifteen Mile Road, east of Ryan, reported that someone broke out the front and back passenger lights of his vehicle and caused a dent on the passenger side rear panel of his vehicle. A resident in the 4000 block of Shoal Creek Drive, located in the 15 Mile and Ryan area, reported that someone stole the catalytic converter from his vehicle while it was parked in the lot of the complex. JULY 20: A resident in the 35000 block of Terrybrook Drive, located in the 15 Mile and Van Dyke area, reported that someone stole her bicycle, which is kept next to her front porch. The bike was still there in the morning, however later in the evening, the bike was gone. A resident in the 4000 block of Nathan West, located in the 17 Mile Road and Ryan area, reported that she received a call from her bank’s fraud department regarding suspicious activity on her debit card. She was advised that there were four fraudulent purchases made in Pennsylvania. An employee of Speedway, 3875 - 15 Mile Road at Ryan, reported that a customer pumped $29.00 worth of gas into his vehicle, and then drove away without paying for his purchase. A resident in the 11000 block of Glenis Drive, located in the 15 Mile and Maple Lane area, reported that while checking his credit report, he found that there was a Comcast account opened in his name and Social Security Number from January through May of 2010. The account showed as going into collections, however the victim stated he never received any type of notification from a collections agency. A resident in the 35000 block of Alta Vista Drive, located in the Moravian and Hayes area, reported that she received a notice in the mail from a collections agency regarding an unpaid bill for Comcast. The victim has no idea who may have stolen her identity. JULY 21: A resident in the 38000 block of Sumpter Drive, located in the 17 Mile Road and Dequindre area, reported that someone stole her Coach purse from her vehicle while it was parked in the street by her residence. The purse contained her checkbook, a camera and a pack of cigarettes. There were no signs of forced entry to the vehicle. The victim cancelled her checking account. A patron of MJR Theatre, 35400 Van Dyke Avenue, at 15 Mile Road, reported that someone stole his vehicle from the lot while he and his wife were inside watching a movie.

A resident in the 4000 block of Osmond Court, located in the Ryan and 17 Mile Road area, reported that someone entered her unlocked vehicle while it was parked in her driveway and stole a GPS system from the glove box. The GPS system was borrowed from her friend. A resident in the 39000 block of Forbes Drive, located in the 17 Mile Road and Ryan area, reported that someone placed a newspaper into the newspaper part of her mailbox, and set it on fire. The fire caused the plastic mailbox to melt. JULY 22: A resident in the 2000 block of Parkway Circle, located in the 16 Mile Road and Dequindre area, reported that someone entered her unlocked vehicle during the night and stole her Tom Tom GPS unit. There were no signs of forced entry. A resident in the 40000 block of Sawyer Drive, located in the 18 Mile Road and Ryan area, reported that someone keyed two of his vehicles that were parked in front of his residence. An Almont resident reported that the contents of his wallet were stolen from his locked vehicle while he was inside Bally’s located at Hall Road and Schoenherr. The victim received a call from his bank regarding a $500 purchase that was just made at Target. When he returned to his vehicle, he found his wallet on the driver’s seat with 4 debit/credit cards missing and $20 cash missing. There were no signs of forced entry to the vehicle. A resident in the 38000 block of Sumpter Drive, located in the 17 Mile Road and Dequindre area, reported that someone entered her vehicle that was parked in front of her residence and stole a Coach purse with her checkbook and camera in it. There were no signs of forced entry. JULY 25: Two residents in the 16 Mile Road and Ryan area reported their vehicles had been entered and items stolen. One resident stated that his wallet that was left on the passenger side floor of his vehicle had been gone through and his credit card was stolen. The other resident stated that a laptop computer and 3 pairs of sunglasses were stolen from his vehicle. There were no signs of forced entry to either vehicle, and both victims weren’t certain that the vehicles were locked. A resident in the 35000 block of Hatherly Place, located in the Mound and 16 Mile Road area, reported that two vehicles that were parked in his driveway had loose change stolen from them. There was no visible damage to either vehicle. A resident in the 43000 block of Bordeaux Avenue, located in the Van Dyke and 19 Mile Road area, reported that someone shattered the driver’s side front window of her vehicle.

JULY 26: A resident in the 35000 block of Hatherly Place, located in the 15 Mile and Mound area, reported that someone stole the GPS system from his unlocked car while it was parked in the street. A resident in the 5000 block of Caraway Drive, located in the 18 Mile and Mound area, reported that someone stole his vehicle from his driveway. A resident in the 35000 block of Balboa Drive, located in the 17 Mile and Van Dyke area, reported that he found an unauthorized charge to his debit card made in Atlanta Georgia. The victim is still in possession of his card, which he cancelled. An employee of the Ford Motor Company, 41111 Van Dyke, north of 18 Mile, reported that she parked and locked her convertible vehicle in the parking lot upon arrival for work. When she came out at the end of her shift, she noticed that the passenger side window was slightly open. The window appears to have been pushed down and then the vehicle was unlocked. Her Coach wallet was stolen from her purse, which was left on the front passenger seat. The wallet contained her driver’s license, a credit card, a debit card, an unemployment card and cash. JULY 27: A resident in the 5000 block of Chadbourne Drive, located in the 16 Mile and Mound area, reported that someone egged and smashed a glass container against his vehicle. The victim was able to wash the egg off, however there is a 4” dent in the driver’s side door from the glass container. There was broken glass all over the ground in the area. A resident in the 35000 block of Drake Drive, located in the 15 Mile and Mound area, reported that someone entered his unlocked vehicle while it was parked in his driveway and stole his checkbook and at least one credit card. The credit card was used several times at various gas stations. A resident in the 36000 block of Arlene Drive, located in the 16 Mile and Ryan Road area, reported that someone stole his vehicle while it was parked in the street in front of his house. The victim is still in possession of the key to the vehicle and states that he is up-to-date on his payments. A resident in the 8000 block of Strom Drive, located in the Clinton River Road and 19 Mile area, reported that someone stole her son’s bike from the front yard. A resident in the 34000 block of Maple Lane Drive, south of 15 Mile Road, reported that someone stole a set of golf clubs from his attached garage. The victim stated nothing else appeared to be missing.

JULY 28: A resident in the 40000 block of Republic Drive, located in the area of Saal and Clinton River, reported that someone stole his Garmin GPS unit from the center console of his vehicle. The victim believes that the vehicle was locked, but there were no signs of forced entry. A resident in the 35000 block of Connecticut Drive, located in the area of 15 Mile and Ryan, reported that someone stole her Garmin GPS unit and a medical bag containing personal information and medical supplies. The vehicle was locked when the victim noticed her items were missing, but there were no signs of forced entry. A resident in the 37000 block of Dundee Street, located in the area of 16 Mile and Dequindre, reported that someone broke into his vehicle and stole his wallet from the center console. The victim stated that he accidentally left the vehicle unlocked while it was parked in his driveway. JULY 29: A resident in the 2050 block of Fox Hill Drive, near Dequindre, reported that someone stole her 2006 Chevy Trail Blazer that was parked in her driveway. The victim is not sure if the vehicle was locked. An employee of M53 Auto Sales, located at 42955 Van Dyke near 19 Mile Road, reported that someone stole one of their vehicles from the parking lot. The vehicle is owned by the dealership and nobody had permission to take it. There were no signs of forced entry in the area. A resident in the 44000 block of Apple Blossom Drive, located in the area of Dobry and Dequindre, reported that someone entered his garage and stole his bicycle. The victim stated that the garage door was left open at the time of the theft. A Shelby Township resident reported that someone broke into her vehicle while she was in Fitness USA, located at 39333 Van Dyke near 17 Mile, and stole her purse. The suspect(s) smashed out the front driver side window and took the purse from the floorboard in front of the driver seat. The purse contained her ID, house keys, credit cards, and approximately $200 cash.

Activities for the Month of July for the Office of Emergency Management

• The Emergency Manager monitored the flood, severe thunderstorm, and tornado watches and warnings that occurred during the month of July, including the severe thunderstorm on July 2.

• Ms. Miller conducted an Emergency Services Operations Group (ESOG) meeting

on Monday, July 11, in preparation for the 2011 Sterlingfest Arts and Jazz festival. The ESOG is comprised of operations level personnel from the Police Department, the Fire Department, and the Department of Public Works, with assistance from Community Relations, the Building Department, and the Information Technology Department.

• The Emergency Manager attended the Regional Citizen Corps Council meeting on

Monday, July 18. The city was awarded $6,000 in Grant Monies to continue Community Emergency Response Team training.

• The Emergency Manager attended the regional counter bio-terrorism meeting

held on Tuesday, July 26.

• An additional Emergency Services Operations Group (ESOG) meeting was held on Tuesday July 26 to finalize emergency preparedness for the 2011 Sterlingfest Arts and Jazz festival.

• A Sterling Heights Community Emergency Response (CERT) meeting was held on

Tuesday, July 26. Members prepared for their participation supporting the 2011 Sterlingfest Arts and Jazz festival.

• On Wednesday, July 27, the Emergency Manager participated in the region-wide

800MHz radio test.

• Ms. Miller and the Office of Emergency Management supported the 2011 Sterlingfest Arts and Jazz festival from Thursday, July 28 through Saturday, July 30.

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Performance Objectives To strengthen the city’s abilityto respond in a coordinatedmanner to an emergencyincident by attending &participating in HomelandSecurity & EmergencyManagement planningmeetings, committees,seminars, trainings, &conferences.Provide and make availabledrills and/or exercises that testsand improves upon the city’sability to respond to a majorincident.

Provide avenues and training tostrengthen each department'sability to communicate duringan emergency, both within theirdepartment and within theEmergency Operations Center.

Provide avenues to facilitatecitizen awareness of personaland community preparednessand encourage participation incommunity preparednessactivities.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT July 2011 S. Conigliaro, Public Works Director

FLEET MAINTENANCE DIVISION

• Provided 16,434 gallons of unleaded fuel and 5,918 gallons of diesel fuel thru 1,949 transactions.

• Completed 98 repair orders and 40 Preventative Maintenance work orders on City vehicles and equipment.

• In coordination with the Police Department, the mechanics have been working multiple 8-hour overtime shifts to complete the installation of the vehicles new computer systems.

• All of the SMART buses and other Sterlingfest vehicles and equipment were repaired or prepped before the festival.

• The Mechanics Store processed an average of 10 invoices per day for a total of 206 invoices for the month.

• The total number of parts issued to mechanics was 666, an average of 33 parts per workday.

• Total expenditures for the Mechanics Store were $34,861.16. • The dispatcher has handled the opening and closing of work orders and is also

used as our afternoon parts runner. • The dispatcher processed 16 invoices. • Fleet Maintenance processed a total of 222 invoices for the month.

PARKS AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE DIVISION

• 23 parks (559 acres) were cut (4 times each). • Dodge Park was sprayed 4 times for mosquitoes. • 45 maintenance/repairs were made to park apparatuses. • 22 times the restrooms facilities were cleaned. • 22 days the parks and municipal sites trash collection was performed. • The 5 parks that are contracted for cutting/trimming were cut 4 times.

Ball diamond maintenance was conducted on a daily basis. The 8 diamonds at Delia, L. W. Baumgartner, and Jaycee Parks were dragged daily. All the other diamonds were dragged, as needed, as well as lined for specific needs. All of the ball diamonds citywide were dragged at least once a week to stay on top of weed infiltration. Soccer fields and baseball outfield lining was done weekly. Delia Park: 4 soccer fields and 4 ball diamonds L.W. Baumgartner: 2 soccer fields and 2 baseball diamonds Jaycee Park: 2 baseball diamonds Farmstead Park: 1 soccer field

On top of our daily duties, we also had Sterlingfest this month. We spent the last two weeks mulching and trimming City Hall, as well as setting up for the festival. We moved all the picnic tables and trash barrels from the city to Dodge Park, and we painted all of them. We also laid all of the flooring for the food vendors, setup the jazz stage, and did anything else that was needed from Parks and Grounds Maintenance to do.

SEWER MAINTENANCE DIVISION Inspectors:

• 136 Service requests/complaints issued and 125 closed. • 50 Miss Dig inspections. • Inspected 6 sanitary connections with 4 water line connections, 2 sanitary line

repairs, and 7 new sump installations with 1 repair. • Televised 120’ of sanitary line and 400’ of storm line. • Assisted with retention pond maintenance and rear storm drain yard cleaning, 13

grease trap inspections on commercial food preparation sites, excavation and repair of storm lines, and with water main restorations and concrete work.

Jet operators:

• Assisted with saw cutting and concrete break out for water main breaks and water service repair cleanups.

• Cleaned 42,800 feet of sanitary line and 300 feet of storm line. • Filled water barricades for Sterlingfest. • Washed down the beer tent grounds on Saturday morning for Sterlingfest.

Service workers:

• Assisted with cleaning of sanitary and storm lines and with Miss Dig inspections. • Crushed materials at the recycle sites. • Cleaned water service repair locations. • Restored 16 sites from water service repairs. • Replaced 4 approaches and 21 flags of sidewalk and 6 portions of streets

associated with water restorations. • Repaired 9 failed catch basins in the street, and 4 drive approaches. • Excavated and repaired 1 rear yard storm line damaged from directional boring. • Raised 4 rear yard catch basin rings. • Tuck-pointed 9 catch basins to alleviate infiltration and prevent erosion within structure.

Plant Operator Mechanics:

• Checked Sanitary Sewer Lift Stations & Storm Water Retention Pond Pump Stations. • Cleaned meter pits and impellers for pumps, and cleaned bar screens at ponds

and ditch locations. • Replaced the bar screens at one retention basin. • Crushed materials at the recycle sites. • Assisted with sanitary and storm line cleaning and repairs, water main cleanups,

and with sanitary and storm line inspections. • Supervised two confined space entries for storm maintenance. • Placed protective screening and odor control for Sterlingfest. • Installed steel plates over storm drains at Dodge Park to deter restaurants from

illegally dumping grease at Sterlingfest.

Laborers: • Assisted in all applications and job assignments for Sewer Division maintenance

(and Jet Operators). • Cleaned and restored sod damage areas, and cleaned and weed whipped the

entire rear DPW facility. Removed brush and debris from the fence line. • Organized and took inventory of all sewer barricades and barrels. • Removed brush from the fence lines at one retention basin. • Picked up litter at all retention facilities.

STREET SERVICES DIVISION

• 4.45 miles of gravel roads were graded. • 2,819 gallons used for dust control – Calcium Chloride or homemade Brine. • 6.25 tons of patch was used for pothole patching. • 1 location for sidewalk patching. • 280 storm catch basin locations were cleaned. • 45 cubic yards of material was removed from the catch basins. • 76 tree and branch chipping locations were done. • 8 traffic signs were repaired or replaced. • 100.25 cubic yards of material was swept up on local road sweeping. • 2 revolutions of major road sweeping was done (not including contracted sweeping). • 4 Adopt-a-Road pickups. • 1 r.o.w. tree was trimmed in-house. • 139 r.o.w. tree inspections.

WATER DISTRIBUTION DIVISION S & W Excavating, the company contracted for Water Division work requiring excavating, completed the following:

• 7 residential service taps. • 9 water main/service line repairs.

S & W Excavating also performed 97 emergency water main and distribution line repairs in FY 2010/2011. Water Service Workers and our Meter Repair/Install crew respond to service requests from residential and commercial customers, as well as Water Billing. These service calls include high/low consumption investigations, meter repairs, hydrant repairs, flow tests, service line inspections, water main finals, and supervising/assisting contractors in installs/repairs. Daily inspections and maintenance procedures at the water booster station are also performed.

• 475 service requests. • 119 fire hydrants winterized. • 11 meters repaired, 24 meters replaced. • 11 fire hydrants were repaired.

Inspectors conduct cross connection inspections and maintain the department's Backflow Prevention Program. Requests for water main and service line locates are answered daily. Inspectors performed:

• 712 locates • 23 cross connection inspections • 14 backflow compliance inspections • 21 other code compliance inspections

Meter Readers read 12,633 residential and commercial meters. Fire hydrant winterization for 2011 has begun. The contract for purchase and installation of replacement fire line meters for Chrysler Stamping, Andover Heights Condominiums, and Sterling Heights High School, has been awarded to SLC Meter Service.

WATER & SEWER ADMINISTRATION

• Jason Castor, Civil Engineer I, was transferred from the Engineering Department to the D.P.W. effective July 2, 2011.

• Darrell Laughlin, who was temporarily assigned to D.P.W., went back to Engineering – July 2, 2011.

• Marty Marchesi, Engineering Aide, started in DPW on July 5, 2011. 2011 Noxious High Grass/Weed Cutting Program Vacant Property Cutting Vacant lot property cutting, utilizing W & D Landscaping, continued through the month of July. During the month, there were 87 vacant properties considered to be in violation and subsequently cut, bringing them into compliance with the City’s ordinance regarding property maintenance. Invoices were sent to the owners of those properties for remittance to the City for work performed. These invoices include a $75 per hour contractor’s fee, 60% administrative fee, and a $29 flat fee. Residential Homes and Businesses Residential/commercial high grass and weed cutting continued as well utilizing W & D Landscaping. During July, 34 properties were considered to be in violation and subsequently cut bringing them into compliance with the City’s property maintenance ordinance. Invoices were sent to all property owners for remittance to the City for work performed. These invoices include a $50 per hour contractor’s fee, 60% administrative fee, and a $29 flat fee.

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Bid Specifications – Prepare

• Turf Fertilizer Spec Specifications are being reviewed and updated

• Fire Vehicle Maintenance Spec

Specifications are being investigated and created

• Branch Chipping Spec Specifications are being investigated and created

Bid Recommendations – Review

• Park Bathroom Maintenance Contract Reviewing bids received

Bid Recommendations – Award

• Park Bathroom Maintenance Contract Awarded July 17,2011

• DPW Supplies and Materials Spec

Awarded July 17,2011

Special Projects/Notes • Phase II of the DPW Garage lighting 4 light fixtures away from being complete.

Office light work started about 50%-60%.

• Sponsor-A-Median signs installed along Metropolitan Parkway at Dequindre Road and between Van Dyke Avenue and Mound Road.

• DEQ Audit response for DPW and Parks and Grounds prepared.

• 2011 Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey and Assessment completed

and sent out to DEQ.

ENGINEERING

Plan Reviews

• 8 site plans submitted for review. • 4 plot plans submitted for review.

Service Requests

• 31 service requests processed. This includes 12 requests for local road pavement evaluation.

Inspection

• 208 hours of inspection performed on installation of public improvements. • 153 inspections completed as part of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control

Program.

Development Project Releases

• 1 site plan has been released due to completion of site plan improvements and $9,039.69 in escrow monies deposited with the City has been released.

Map Creation

• 10 maps created for various City Departments. • 7 map revisions performed for City Departments.

Grant Applications and Status 15 Mile Road/Ryan Road Retroreflective Sign Replacement Application was made on July 1, 2011, to the Federal Local Safety Program. If selected for program inclusion, the grant would cover 80% of City costs to replace existing signs with retroreflective signs via force account work. This project would lessen future City costs to meet the retroreflectivity requirements. The estimated cost of this project is $85,000.

Road Rating Reimbursement City approved for reimbursement for 2010 ratings in the amount of $3,142. Reimbursement check has been received. 17 Mile Road Bridge over Conrail On April 28, 2011, application was made for fiscal year 2014 Local Bridge Program Funding for the superstructure replacement of the 17 Mile Road Bridge over Conrail. The estimated construction cost of the superstructure replacement is $5,000,000. 15 Mile Road Right-Turn Lanes On March 18, 2011, application was made for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funding for the installation of right-turn lanes for westbound 15 Mile Road to northbound Dodge Park Road and eastbound 15 Mile Road to southbound Maple Lane Road. CMAQ funding pays for 80% - 100% of project construction costs. The estimated construction cost is $184,000.

City Projects GIS Program The GIS is now active on the City's website. All private layers were removed. The GIS vendor is currently working on a public/private login to post sensitive layers correctly. Over the past several months, the Police Department has been updating their Dispatch Center to a new software program that utilizes a GIS database. The new system required certain fields to be added, changed, and populated. Engineering has been working with the vendor to ensure the new Police Dispatch software will operate correctly and seamlessly. Hayes Rd Sanitary Sewer, Moravian to Bartola Subdivision, City Project #974 Topo complete, design in progress, easement acquisition in progress. Section 4 Water Main Improvements, City Project #964 Design in progress by Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. (HRC). Laurel Meadows Pump Station Repairs, City Project #06-138 Project awarded to Wozniak Underground on April 19, 2011. Preconstruction meeting held on April 26, 2011. Contractor has ordered parts to complete project. Mound Rd Water Main, 17 Mile Road to 18½ Mile Road, City Project #06-142 All water main installed and two tie-ins remain. Contractor working currently on restoration. One tie in completed. One remains.

2010 Sidewalk Gap Completion Program, City Project #07-173 Contractor began work on October 4, 2010. Ryan Road sidewalk completed. Schoenherr Road, 18 Mile Road, and Hayes Road sidewalk completed. Contractor to complete other locations in spring 2011. DTE relocations completed to enable spring construction. Contractor began construction on remaining gaps. Remaining gaps complete. Restoration remains.

Fairfield Pump Station Repair, City Project #09-196 Project awarded to Wozniak Underground on April 19, 2011. Preconstruction meeting held on April 26, 2011. Contractor has ordered parts to complete project. Section 2 & 11 Sanitary Sewer Relief System, City Project #09-200 Flow monitoring is required to determine the infiltration and inflow into the system. Data collection has been completed by HRC and report submitted for review. Report of study indicated the need to remove and replace approximately 600 linear feet of pipe to increase pipe size and capacity. Design alternatives being evaluated. Utica and Van Dyke Park, City Project #10-206 Construction is anticipated to begin in summer of 2011 once site remediation is complete and property purchase finalized. Speedway is pursuing site remediation but not yet completed. Site remediation scheduled for June. Site remediation underway. 2011 Asphalt Pavement Repair Program, City Project #10-211 Project will include a limited number of sectional local road repairs on Lori Drive, Betley Drive, and Gainsley. Major roadwork will include Dobry Road resurfacing (Ryan to east), Saal Road/Clinton River Road intersection work, Plumbrook Road intersection at Van Dyke and Riverland Drive intersection at Van Dyke. Topographical surveys completed. Design being finalized. Contract documents completed and project advertised for bids. James P. Contracting, Inc. submitted low bid. Award of contract on City Council Agenda at the regular meeting on July 19, 2011. Contract awarded and pre-construction meeting held. Contractor to commence work August 8, 2011. 2011 Concrete Replacement Program, City Project #11-218 Project will provide for removal and replacement of deteriorated concrete panels. Evaluations complete. Contract documents being prepared. Contract documents completed and project advertised for bids. Galui Construction, Inc. submitted low bid. Award of contract on City Council Agenda at the regular meeting on July 19, 2011. Contract awarded and pre-construction meeting held. Contractor to commence work August 8, 2011. Baumgartner Park Restroom Facility ADA Accessibility Upgrades, City Project #10-213 Project awarded by City Council at April 19, 2011 regular meeting. Pre-construction meeting held April 27, 2011. Contractor scheduled to begin work on May 16, 2011. Various items completed including demolition and plumbing work. Roofing under construction. Roofing complete. Interior renovation and site-work ongoing. Utica Road Sanitary Sewer and Water main Extension, Plumbrook to Puritan (east side), City Project #06-146 Project entails the extension of a sanitary sewer along the east side of Utica Road and completion of the water main loop in the area. Topographical survey complete. Contract documents complete. Project advertised for solicitation of bids. Bids opened, Capital Contracting low bidder. Project awarded to Capital Contracting at June 7, 2011 regular City Council meeting.

2011 Sidewalk Replacement Program (Section 5), City Project #10-214 Project entails the removal and replacement of faulty sidewalk. Evaluations of sidewalk in process. Evaluations complete. Contract documents completed and project advertised for bids. Bids received. S & A Concrete was low bidder. 2011 Joint Sealing Program, City Project #11-219 Project entails sealing major road and local road pavement to prolong life of pavement. Contract documents complete. Project advertised for solicitation of bids. Bids opened, Scodeller Construction is low bidder. Contract for project awarded to Scodeller Construction. Construction to commence early August.

County Projects Metropolitan Parkway The Macomb County Department of Roads will commence construction activities on Metropolitan Parkway on April 11, 2011, from Dequindre Road to Mound Road. Construction cost is $1,797,625. Concrete repairs underway. Asphalt resurfacing portion of project underway. Anticipated completion date of July 16, 2011. Project complete with exception of minor items and installation of westbound right turn lane to northbound Van Dyke. 14 Mile Road Bridge over Big Beaver Creek The Macomb County Department of Roads will commence with the rehabilitation of the bridge over the Big Beaver Creek on April 4, 2011. Construction cost is $786,000. Bridge construction on schedule to be completed the first week of July. Construction complete. Mound Road Concrete Repairs (14 Mile Road to 18 Mile Road) The Macomb County Department of Roads is projected to commence construction on this project early to mid August of 2011. The estimated project construction cost is $2,800,000. Construction commenced in late August. It is anticipated construction will last through October 2011. Van Dyke Bridge over Clinton River Project is in design phase. Early 2012 commencement of construction anticipated.