Government

1. Agendas & Minutes
2. City Administration
   1. City Attorney
   2. City Clerk
      1. Boards & Committees
      2. Certificate of Birth
      3. Certificate of Death
      4. Do Not Knock List
      5. Elections & Voting
         1. Election Inspectors
         2. Election Results
         3. Voter Precinct Maps
         4. Voter Registration
         5. Voting Absentee Ballot
      6. Licensing Businesses
      7. Licensing Dogs
         1. Dog Park Membership Renewal
         2. Pets in the Parks
      8. Licensing Non-Domestic Animals
      9. Other Forms & Applications
   3. City Manager
      1. Graduate City Management Fellowship
      2. Employee Recognition
      3. Adult-Use (Recreational) Marijuana
         1. Recreational Marihuana Establishment Application
      4. Residents Mini-Academy
      5. Royal Oak Residents Academy
   4. Commissions, Boards & Committees
      1. List of Board / Committee / Commission Members
      2. Vacancies
      3. 2020 Census Complete Count Committee
      4. Animal Shelter Committee
      5. Audit Review Committee
      6. Board of Review
      7. Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board
      8. Building Authority
      9. Charter Review Committee
      10. City Commission
          1. Meeting Minutes
      11. City-School Liaison Committee
      12. Civil Service Board
      13. Construction Code Board of Appeals
      14. Crime Prevention Council
      15. Downtown Development Authority
      16. Environmental Advisory Board
      17. Fire Department Civil Service Commission
      18. Historic District Commission
      19. Historic District Study Committee
          1. Designated Properties
          2. FAQs
          3. Study Reports
      20. Historical Commission
      21. Human Rights Commission
      22. Library Board
      23. Naming Committee
      24. Parks, Recreation & Senior Services Advisory Board
      25. Planning Commission
      26. Normandy Oaks Task Force
      27. Rehabilitation Board of Appeals
          1. Community Development Block Grant Committee
      28. Retiree Healthcare Investment Board
      29. Retirement Board
      30. Royal Oak Commission for the Arts
      31. Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority
      32. Traffic Committee
      33. Veterans Events Committee
          1. History of the Veterans War Memorial
          2. Remember and Honor
          3. Royal Oak War Memorial Database
      34. Woodward Dream Cruise Ad-Hoc Committee
      35. Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)
   5. Economic Development
      1. Doing Business In Royal Oak
      2. Downtown Park Community Engagement
      3. Coming Soon
      4. Available Sites
      5. About Royal Oak
   6. Human Resources
      1. Job Openings
      2. Human Resources FAQ
      3. Union Contracts
         1. Administrative Rules (Non-Represented)
            1. Personal Service Contracts (Appointed)
   7. Sustainability
      1. Sustainability & Climate Action Plan
         1. Greenhouse Gas Inventory
         2. Ways RO is promoting green...
         3. S-CAP Focus Topic Work Group Resources
      2. Energy & Buildings
         1. Solar
         2. Utility Rebates
      3. Mobility
      4. Water
         1. Rain Garden Information
      5. Waste
      6. Green Space
         1. Rain Garden Information
      7. Quality of Life
      8. Awards 
   8. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
3. City Commission
4. City Ordinances
5. Community Development
   1. Building
      1. Building Inspection
      2. Code Enforcement
         1. Autos & Trailers
         2. Rodent Harborage
      3. Online Permit and Inspection Requests
      4. Building Department Property Information
   2. Engineering
      1. Current Projects
         1. Construction Notices
         2. Parks
         3. Roadwork
            1. Unimproved Streets
            2. What to Expect
            3. Millage Information
            4. 4- to 3-Lane Conversions
         4. Sewer
            1. Stormwater Management
            2. Stormwater Utility
         5. Sidewalks
         6. Water
      2. Sidewalk Improvement Program
         1. Sidewalk Program FAQs
         2. Sidewalk Replacement Criteria
      3. Permits
         1. Contaminated Sewage Discharge
         2. Pull-Off Parking
      4. Traffic Concerns
         1. Irving Traffic Study
         2. AMPW&T Neighborhood Study
      5. Road Performance Dashboard
   3. Planning
      1. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
         1. Application & Documents
         2. General Information
         3. Public Notices
      2. Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
      3. Forms & Applications
      4. Housing Rehabilitation Program
         1. Rehabilitation Activities
         2. Types of Loans & Income Eligibility
      5. Master Plan
      6. Neighborhood Design Plan
      7. Planning Commission
      8. Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)
      9. Zoning District Maps
      10. Zoning Ordinance
      11. Residential Target Market Analysis (TMA)
6. Court & Judicial Services
   1. 44th District Court
      1. Caseload Statistics
      2. Court Case Look-Up
      3. Court Employment Application Documents
      4. Daily Docket
      5. Directions
      6. Divisions
         1. Civil Division
         2. Landlord - Tenant
         3. Small Claims
      7. History of the Court
      8. Jury Duty
      9. Marriage Ceremonies
      10. Programs
      11. Tickets
      12. Traffic Fines
      13. What & Why
   2. 44th District Court Daily Docket
   3. 44th District Court Pay Fines and Costs Online
7. Finance
   1. Assessing
      1. Assessment Report
      2. Board of Review
      3. Current Land Value/ECF/Sales Reports
      4. Homeowner Affidavits
      5. Land Changes
      6. Michigan Tax Tribunal
      7. Ownership Changes
      8. Poverty Exemptions
      9. Property Exemptions
      10. Property Information
      11. Tax Estimator
      12. Tax Rates
   2. Finance
      1. Actuarial Valuations
      2. Bids & Request for Proposals (RFP)
      3. Budget Documents
      4. Capital Improvement Plan
      5. Financial Statements
      6. Performance Dashboard
      7. Responsible Contractor Ordinance
   3. Treasurer's Office
      1. Frequently Asked Questions
      2. Parking & Permits
         1. Amtrak Parking
         2. Parking Structures & Permits
      3. Tax Bill Due Dates
      4. Tax Deferment
      5. Tax Foreclosure / Delinquent Tax Timeline
      6. Tax Foreclosure Prevention
      7. Tax Payments
      8. Tax Rates
      9. Water Billing
   4. Water Billing
      1. Water Billing FAQs
8. Public Safety
   1. Fire
      1. Chiefs
      2. CPR Programs
      3. Emergency Medical Services & Advanced Life Support
      4. File of Life
      5. Fire Prevention
      6. Fire Safety Tips That Every Household Should Know
         1. Careless Smoking
         2. Cooking Safety
         3. Electrical Hazards
         4. Install Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors / Alarms
         5. Plan a Fire Drill & Escape Routes
         6. Reacting to Burn Hazards
         7. Space Heaters
         8. Storage of Combustibles
      7. Fire Stations
      8. General Services
      9. History
      10. Maltese Cross
      11. Policy & Procedure
          1. Fire Response Procedure
      12. Residential Lockbox
          1. FAQ (Residential Lockbox)
      13. Roster
      14. Safety Tips
      15. Timeline
   2. Police
      1. Auxiliary Police
      2. Community Policing
         1. Auto Theft Prevention
         2. Children & the Law
         3. Crime Prevention - Business
         4. Identity Theft
         5. Jury Duty Scam
         6. Online Safety
      3. Complaints Against Department
      4. Core Values
      5. Criminal Investigation
      6. Driving Regulations
      7. Fine Schedule & Points
      8. History: A Century of Service
      9. Important Information
      10. Property Auctions
      11. Records & ID
      12. Terrorism
      13. Parking Feedback / Questions
      14. Parking in Downtown Royal Oak
          1. Sentry Mobile App
      15. Press Releases
      16. Proposed Police Station Facility
   3. Animal Shelter
9. Public Services
   1. Senior Community Center
      1. Adjacent Generational Exchange (A.G.E.)
      2. Meal Program
      3. Royal Oak Senior Essential Services (ROSES)
      4. Rental
      5. Senior Times Newsletter
      6. Senior Resource Directory
      7. Transportation
      8. Travel/Trips
      9. Community Outreach
      10. Lunch and Learns
      11. Health & Fitness Classes
      12. Play-Visit-Learn
      13. Lecture Series
   2. Parks & Recreation
      1. Parks & Forestry
         1. Listing of City Parks
         2. Royal Oak Cemetery
         3. Tree Planting Program
            1. Spring 2022 Tree Planting Program
            2. Tree Canopy Expansion Program
            3. What Happens When a Street Tree is Removed?
         4. Tree & Overgrowth Concerns
      2. Recreation
         1. Athletic Leagues
         2. Royal Oak Golf Club
         3. Contact Recreation
         4. Facility & Pavilion Rentals
         5. Master Plan
         6. Registration
         7. Special Events
         8. Parks
         9. Mark Twain Dog Park
            1. What's New
            2. Dog Park Stuff
            3. Contact Us
         10. Four Seasons Pre School
         11. Royal Oak Leprechauns
   3. Farmers Market
      1. About Us
         1. Hours
         2. Location
      2. Become a Vendor
      3. Calendar
      4. Facility Rental
      5. Farm Fresh Produce
         1. Fruits
         2. Vegetables
         3. Other Goods
   4. Services
      1. Cross Connection Control Program
      2. Electrical
      3. Fall Curbside Leaf Collection
         1. Leaf Collection Help
         2. Leaf Collection Tracker
      4. Highway
         1. Shovel It Forward
         2. Snow Emergency Information
      5. Insight Newsletter
      6. Motor Pool
      7. Recycling
         1. Backyard Composting
            1. Grasscycling or Mulching
            2. How Is It Done?
            3. Rules, Guidelines & Materials
            4. Wire-Mesh Holding Unit
         2. Bulky Rigid Plastic
         3. Cardboard Preparation
         4. Christmas Tree Collection
         5. Electronics Recycling
         6. Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
            1. Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
         7. Styrofoam Recycling
         8. What can I recycle?
         9. What if I move or new construction
      8. Refuse
         1. Holiday Interruptions
         2. How to Package Different Types of Refuse
            1. Appliances & Large Metal Items
            2. Brush
            3. Carpeting & Padding
            4. Concrete, bricks, stones
            5. Fencing, Privacy & Chain Link
            6. Furniture
            7. Glass
            8. Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
            9. Paint
            10. Recyclables
            11. Yard Waste
         3. Refuse Collection Area Schedule
      9. Sewer
         1. Cleaning Up the Mess After Basement Flooding
            1. Cleaning & Sanitizing
            2. Clothing & Bedding
            3. Foods
            4. Utilities
         2. Fat, Oil, Grease & Flushable Wipes are a NO.
         3. Flooded Streets with Restricted Covers
         4. Responding to Street & Basement Flooding
      10. Water Maintenance
          1. Curb Stops
          2. Fire Hydrants
          3. Valves (or Gates)
          4. Water Mains & Water Main Breaks
          5. Water Services
          6. Lead Testing
      11. Water Service
          1. Water Quality
          2. Lead Service Line Replacement Program
      12. Yard Waste
          1. Collection Area Schedule
          2. Disposal During Winter Months
          3. Frequently Asked Questions
          4. How to Reduce Yard Waste
      13. Waterworks Park Project
10. Millage Information
11. National, State & County Government
12. News
13. Services
    1. Forms & Applications
    2. Map Gallery
    3. Parking & Permits
    4. Snow Emergency Information
14. WROK
15. Zoning Ordinance

Downtown

1. Events
2. Business Listing
3. Reside
4. Contact
5. Shop Royal
6. New Business
7. Social District 
8. Business Hub

Library

1. I Want To...
   1. Contact the Library
   2. Learn About the Library
      1. Code of Conduct
      2. FAQs
      3. Hours, Location and Parking
      4. Library Board
         1. Agenda Packets
         2. Annual Reports
      5. Library Closings
      6. Policies
         1. 1.10 - Mission
         2. 1.30 - Royal Oak Public Library Board Ethics
         3. 1.40 - Library Board Meetings
         4. 2.10 - Monetary and Other Non-book Gifts
         5. 2.11 - Endowment Fund and Planned Giving Policy
         6. 2.20 - Disposition of Furniture Equipment
         7. 3.10 - Auditorium and Meeting/Study Room Policy
         8. 3.20 - Free Literature and Bulletin Board Postings
         9. 3.21 - Displays and Exhibits
         10. 3.30 - Code of Conduct
         11. 3.40 - The Unattended Child
         12. 3.50 - Library Hours and Holidays
         13. 3.60 - Digital Video Security Cameras
         14. 4.10 - Materials Selection
         15. 4.13 - Art Acquisition Policy
         16. 5.10 - Circulation
         17. 5.101 - Circulation Parameters
         18. 5.11 - Registration
         19. 5.13 - Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
         20. 5.14 - Outreach Services to Home
         21. 5.15 - Library Vehicle Usage Policy
         22. 5.20 - Reference Service
         23. 5.30 - Association with Other Libraries
         24. 5.40 - Internet Use Policy
         25. 5.41 - Internet Filtering
         26. 5.50 - Library Schedule of Fees
         27. 6.10 - Public Relations Policy
         28. 6.20 - Social Media Policy
         29. 7.10 - Staff Professional Development
         30. 7.20 - Library Board Trustee Continuing Education
   3. Request Contactless Curbside Pick-Up Service
   4. Sign Up for Our Monthly Newsletters
   5. Support the Library
      1. Donate
      2. Volunteer
      3. Join the Friends of the Royal Oak Public Library
   6. Use the Library
      1. Access MeLCat and MI Library Card
      2. Apply for a Library Card
      3. Ask a Librarian / Renew My Library Card
      4. Checkout and Renew Books
      5. Checkout a Michigan Activity Pass (MAP)
      6. Get Tix!
      7. Public Computers, Wi-Fi and Wireless Printing
      8. Reserve the Auditorium or Schedule a Visit
2. Books & More
   1. New Book Titles
   2. eBooks, eAudio, eMovies & eMagazines
   3. Check Out Our Seed Library
   4. Homebound Service
   5. Let Us Help You Find Great Reads!
   6. LoT (Library of Things)
      1. Electronics
      2. Games
      3. Household
      4. Learning
      5. LoT Jr.
      6. Musical Instruments
      7. Office & School
      8. Outdoors
      9. STEM
      10. Tools
      11. Toys
   7. Makerspace
   8. Suggest a Title for Purchase
   9. Vinyl Collection
3. Online Resources
   1. Online Databases
      1. Academic Resources
      2. Automobile Repair
      3. Biography
      4. Business/Investing
      5. Careers
      6. Computers/Technology
      7. Consumer Information
      8. Early Learning
      9. Education
      10. Encyclopedias
      11. Genealogy
      12. General (Multidisciplinary)
      13. Government
      14. Health
      15. Language Learning
      16. Legal
      17. Newspapers
      18. Reading
   2. eBooks, eAudio, eMovies & eMagazines
   3. Find an Article (Magazine, Journal or Newspaper)
   4. Local History
      1. Kimball High School Lancer Yearbook
4. Kids & Teens
   1. New Book Titles
   2. Kids
      1. Coding Tools: Learn to Code
      2. Databases
      3. eBooks
      4. Readers' Advisory
   3. Teens
      1. College and Scholarships
      2. Databases
      3. eBooks
      4. Find Great Teen Reads
      5. Coding Tools: Learn to Code
      6. Help Agencies
   4. Parent and Teacher Resources
      1. 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
      2. Apps
      3. Homeschool
      4. Preschool Directory
      5. Request School Book Bin
      6. School District Information
      7. Summer 2022 Story Times
      8. Tutors

Public Safety

1. Sign Up for Public Safety Emergency Alerts
2. Fire Department
   1. Chiefs
   2. CPR Programs
   3. Emergency Medical Services & Advanced Life Support
   4. File of Life
   5. Fire Prevention
   6. Fire Safety Tips That Every Household Should Know
   7. Fire Stations
   8. General Services
   9. History
   10. Maltese Cross
   11. Policy & Procedure
   12. Residential Lockbox
   13. Roster
   14. Safety Tips
   15. Timeline
3. Police Department
   1. Auxiliary Police
   2. Community Policing
   3. Complaints Against Department
   4. Core Values
   5. Criminal Investigation
   6. Driving Regulations
   7. Fine Schedule & Points
   8. History: A Century of Service
   9. Important Information
   10. Property Auctions
   11. Records & ID
   12. Terrorism
   13. Parking Feedback / Questions
   14. Parking in Downtown Royal Oak
   15. Press Releases
   16. Proposed Police Station Facility
4. Animal Shelter
   1. About
   2. Donations
   3. Fees & Services
   4. Fostering
   5. Missing Pets
   6. Pet List
   7. Updates
5. Community Policing
   1. Auto Theft Prevention
   2. Children & the Law
   3. Crime Prevention - Business
   4. Identity Theft
   5. Jury Duty Scam
   6. Online Safety
6. Emergency Medical Services
7. Hazard Mitigation
8. Snow Emergency Information
9. Streetlight Outages

About Royal Oak

What’s Happening

1. Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
   1. Talking to Kids About COVID-19
   2. Resources if you are in NEED of help
   3. Resources if you are able to PROVIDE help
   4. Coronavirus Stimulus Payment Scams
   5. Volunteer Opportunities
2. Age-Friendly Royal Oak
3. Animal Shelter
   1. About
   2. Donations
   3. Fees & Services
   4. Fostering
   5. Missing Pets
   6. Pet List
   7. Updates
4. Business & Commerce
   1. Chamber of Commerce
   2. Dowtown Development Authority
   3. Royal Oak Restaurant Association
   4. Woodward Avenue Action Association
5. City Event Calendar
   1. Farmers Market Event Calendar
6. Clubs & Organizations
   1. Homeowners/Neighborhood Associations
   2. Nature Society
      1. Additional Information
      2. Award Winners
         1. 2020 Awards
         2. 2019 Awards
         3. 2018 Awards
         4. 2017 Awards
         5. 2016 Awards
         6. 2015 Awards
         7. 2014 Awards
         8. 2013 Awards
         9. 2012 Awards
         10. 2011 Awards
         11. 2010 Awards
         12. 2009 Awards
         13. 2008 Awards
         14. 2007 Awards
      3. Contact Us
      4. Get Involved
      5. Membership
      6. Nature Guides
      7. Nature Walks
      8. Newsletters
      9. Park Locations & Trail Maps
      10. Photo Gallery
          1. School Field Trip to Tenhave Woods
          2. Winter Walk
          3. Work Weekend
      11. Programs & Activities
          1. Annual Fundraiser
          2. Citizen Scientists
          3. Deer Fence Project Update
          4. Friends of Fungi
          5. Frog Watch USA
      12. Speaker Programs
   3. Royal Oak Inter-Club Council
   4. Citizens Police Academy
7. Community Links
   1. Community Coalition
      1. Donate
      2. Events
      3. Getting Involved
      4. Health & Wellness
      5. Marijuana
      6. Opioids
      7. Vaping
      8. Underage Drinking
   2. Woodward5
8. Culture & Art
   1. Commission for the Arts
      1. Application for Public Art
      2. Art Explored
      3. Artist Laureate
      4. Arts and Culture Grant Opportunities
      5. Donations
      6. East 11 Mile Road Public Art Program
      7. Public Art Policy
      8. Summer Concert Series
      9. Public Piano Project
      10. Sharing the Warmth
      11. Business Mural Program
   2. Royal Oak Arts Council
   3. Royal Oak Orchestra
   4. Stagecrafters
9. Education
10. Four Seasons Preschool
11. General Information
    1. Absentee Voting
    2. Bids & Request for Proposals (RFP)
    3. Forms & Applications
    4. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
    5. Location
    6. Map Gallery
    7. Royal Oak Map
    8. Services
    9. Title VI Non-Discrimination
    10. Voting Precincts
    11. Worship
12. Getting Around
    1. Amtrak Royal Oak Station
    2. Bicycling in Royal Oak: Ride On
       1. National Bike Month
       2. Bike Lockers
    3. S.M.A.R.T. Bus
    4. Sentry Parking Meters
13. Health Care
14. History
    1. Get Involved
    2. Historical Commission
       1. Historical Groups
       2. Interesting Facts
       3. Orson Starr House
       4. Plaques
       5. Royal Oak History
    3. Historical District Study Committee
    4. Royal Oak Historical Society Museum
15. Improving Royal Oak
    1. Construction Notices
    2. Parks
    3. Roadwork
    4. Sewer
    5. Sidewalks
    6. Water
16. Leisure & Special Events
    1. Royal Oak 100
       1. Centennial Crafts for Kids
       2. Royal Oak Roots Mural
       3. Then and Now Photos
       4. Your Royal Oak Stories
    2. Juneteenth
       1. Black National Anthem
    3. City Event Calendar
    4. Farmers Market Events
    5. Grand Slam Baseball Training Center
    6. Ice Arena
    7. Memorial Day Parade
    8. Parks & Recreation
    9. Royal Oak Golf Center
    10. Royal Oak Golf Club
17. Local Attractions
    1. Detroit Zoo
    2. Farmers Market
    3. Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle
    4. Royal Oak Music Theatre
    5. Stagecrafters
18. Meet Romi
19. MLK Service Day
20. Nature Society
21. Neighborhood Resources
22. News for Seniors
    1. Meal Program
    2. Senior Times Newsletter
23. Newsroom
    1. Normandy Oaks: Community Engagement Open House
    2. WROK
       1. Cable TV Service
       2. Live Stream and Video on Demand
       3. Programming
       4. Video
       5. Volunteers
24. No Mow May
25. Royal Oak Civic Foundation (ROCF)
    1. About Us
       1. Mission, Values, & Vision
       2. Trustees
    2. Apply for Funding
    3. Make a Donation
       1. Royal Oak Animal Shelter
       2. Royal Oak Commission for the Arts
       3. Mahany/Meininger Senior Center
       4. Royal Oak Historical Commission
       5. Royal Oak Nature Society
       6. Royal Oak Parks & Recreation Department
          1. Adopt-A-Park
       7. Royal Oak Police Fund
       8. Royal Oak Public Library
26. Sights & Sounds Free Concert Series
27. Social District
28. Welcome to Royal Oak!

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   2. Minutes
6. Welcoming Royal Oak
   1. ESL Conversation Club
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