City of Eastpointe

08/06/2020

Eastpointe Police and Fire Department

We are accepting applications for Police And Firefighters! If you or someone you know are qualified and interested, please apply!

Also, the Department is accepting applications for Police Reserves and Police Service Aides.

The opportunity of a lifetime only lasts the lifetime of the opportunity! Are you ready for a challenge? Do you want to make a difference?
We are hiring Police Officers, Police Reserves, and Police Service Aides.
The police officer job posting closes on August 10, 2020 so don't delay. Starting pay is $50,523. A higher salary can be negotiated if you have police experience. We have many opportunities including K9, SWAT, Narcotics Enforcement, Detective Bureau, Motorcycle Unit, Accident Investigation, Macomb Auto Theft Squad, and more.
Police Reserves assist officers on special details, patrol the parks, and high school sporting events.
The police reserve minimum requirements are:
1) 21 years of age at time of appointment.
2) High School Graduate, or G.E.D.
3) US Citizen and Michigan Resident.
4) Pass city designated physical exam, drug screen, and psychological test.
5) Successfully complete a police reserve academy at the Macomb Community College in January 2021.
6) Have, or obtain a CPL permit prior to attending the academy.
Police Service Aides work at the front desk at the police department greeting and directing citizens in the lobby. PSAs help with administrative work and other station duties. If you're considering a career in law enforcement, this is an excellent starting point. Successful candidates must pass a background check and drug screen.
If you're interested in any of these positions, submit your application to the City Manager's office at Eastpointe City Hall. The application is available on our website at CityofEastpointe.net

08/06/2020

Free COVID Testing

FREE Mobile COVID-19 Testing
Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
25000 Flower Avenue Eastpointe, MI 48021 (Memorial Field Parking Lot)

***RSVP IS REQUIRED***

Please review the available slots through the link below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040b4baba723abf85-covid

This test will screen to see if you have COVID-19 (Nasal Swab). You will receive results via text within 3-5 days.

This event is sponsored by Wayne State University.

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08/03/2020

The City of Eastpointe will be partnering with Macomb County Community Connection to host TWO drive-up Census Events for Eastpointe residents who have not completed their census questionnaire yet.

The first event will be at the Grafton House (14800 E 9 Mile Rd, Eastpointe, MI 48021) on August 17, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The second event will be at Kennedy Park on August 20, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Each ADULT that completes the questionnaire will receive a $10 Meijer (food only) gift card.

Come out to the drive-up event to complete your census!

Note: This event is for those that have not yet completed the census or need assistance. If you have completed the census, THANK YOU!

07/31/2020

LOST & FOUND

If you or someone you know left a walker at Kennedy Park, stop in to City Hall to claim it!

07/28/2020

WEEKEND HOURS - ELECTIONS ONLY

Do you still need an absentee ballot or have not received one yet? Bring your Photo ID (if you have one) to Eastpointe City Hall this weekend and you can get an absentee ballot. Election Day is next Tuesday, August 4th. Friday July 31st is the last day a ballot can be mailed out. Please use Drop Box at City Hall for a quick return.

07/24/2020

MEET UP AND EAT UP!!

A Breakfast and a lunch will be distributed starting this Monday, July 27, 2020. For this year only, parents can pick up meals for their children and/or children may pick up meals for their siblings. Please see the flyer for dates and times.

07/22/2020

BIDS DUE TODAY before 2:00 pm for the below Vacant Lots! See our website for additional details.

15524 Semrau, between 15514 and 15534
21019 Beechwood, between 21011 and 21025
22164 Nevada, between 22156 and 22172
16144 Evergreen, between 16136 and 16152

The City is offering residential vacant lots for sale through a closed bid process. The properties will be sold to the applicant who submits the highest purchase price.

For details on the properties, closed bid process and contact information, please visit our website!

https://www.cityofeastpointe.net/index.asp?SEC=D255B2D9-B604-4C9F-8FFE-A391C0B88429&DE=C8895CBA-C92D-4F0A-B45E-49DA87A85316&Type=B_PR

07/22/2020

A special THANK YOU to Gleaners for serving our community!

Gleaners has sponsored the Meet Up and Eat Up at Kennedy Park in Eastpointe! This program distributes FREE & HEALTHY meals to youth Monday through Friday.

If you have or know any youth in the community, send them over to Kennedy Park between 1:25pm to 1:45pm for a delicious meal!

07/20/2020

TODAY IS THE DAY!

Meet us behind the Eastpointe Police Station at 8:30 a.m. to begin Operation Clean-Up.

See you soon!

Let's come together to clean our City!

You will be provided with an orange vest, trash grabber, garbage bags, and disposable gloves.

We will all practice social distancing to keep each other safe.

If you are interested in volunteering your time, please email the Director of Public Safety, George Rouhib, at [email protected].

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07/17/2020

Community Housing Network, Inc.

Erin Park Virtual Groundbreaking Ceremony.

Erin Park Live Virtual Groundbreaking

07/17/2020

On Wednesday, July 15, 2020, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Community Housing Network at old Deerfield Elementary.

Virtual groundbreaking ceremony for Community Housing Network at old Deerfield Elementary. Thank you to Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel, Eastpointe Mayor Owens, Eastpointe City Manager Elke Doom, Eastpointe Planning & Development Director Mary Van Haaren and VP of Development at Community Housing Network, Kirsten Elliott.

07/17/2020

Operation Clean Up event is still on for Monday, July 20,2020 beginning at 8:30 a.m. Please meet behind the police station. Assignments and equipment will be issued at that time.
Thanks to all of you that are volunteering.

07/10/2020

Human Resources

**NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY**

POLICE OFFICER

Job description, minimum qualifications and instructions to apply for the position are posted on our website at https://www.cityofeastpointe.net/

Application packets should be directed to the City Manager’s Office and will be accepted until August 10, 2020.

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07/10/2020

Let's come together to clean our City!

You will be provided with an orange vest, trash grabber, garbage bags, and disposable gloves.

We will all practice social distancing to keep each other safe.

If you are interested in volunteering your time, please email the Director of Public Safety, George Rouhib, at [email protected].

Eastpointe Police and Fire Department

07/10/2020

NOTICE: Macomb County Department of Roads will be starting road work July 13 (weather permitting) on 10 Mile Road from I-94 to Kelly Road, in the City of Eastpointe.

Starting July 13 (weather permitting), work will begin on 10 Mile Road from I-94 to Kelly Road, in the City of Eastpointe. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction. Traffic lanes will be shifted as work progresses. Flagging operations will direct traffic when necessary. Expect delays and seek alternate routes when possible.

Estimated dates are tentative and subject to change. For a complete list of 2020 projects, maps and information, visit gis.macombgov.org/go/construction.

07/09/2020

07/08/2020

07/06/2020

The City is offering residential vacant lots for sale through a closed bid process. The properties will be sold to the applicant who submits the highest purchase price.

For details on the properties, closed bid process and contact information, please visit our website!

https://www.cityofeastpointe.net/index.asp?SEC=D255B2D9-B604-4C9F-8FFE-A391C0B88429&DE=C8895CBA-C92D-4F0A-B45E-49DA87A85316&Type=B_PR

07/02/2020

City Council Meeting on July 7, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
The meeting will be via Zoom due to the Governor's Emergency Declaration.

To join the scheduled meeting click the following link:
https://zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 414 456 0744
https://zoom.us/j/4144560744
A user may have to download the Zoom app to their device to log into the meeting.
You can also access via phone by dialing +1(312)626-6799

07/02/2020

City Hall will be closed to the public Thursday, July 2, 2020 in observance of Independence Day.

07/01/2020

City of Eastpointe

City of Eastpointe

Long Monday Schedule for the remainder of 2020:

Monday, July 6, 2020
Monday, August 3, 2020
Monday, September 14, 2020
Monday, October 5, 2020
Monday, November 2, 2020

Department of Public Works does not accept hazardous waste. For Macomb County Health Department Hazardous Waste Collection please call 586-466-7923 ext. 5.

07/01/2020

City Council Election Petitions are due to the Clerk's office by July 21, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact the City Clerks Office at 586-445-3661.

Note: Petitions must be completed in their entirety by the date listed above.

07/01/2020

www.cityofeastpointe.net

We are looking for 9 citizen members interested in being appointed to the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission.

The purpose of the senior citizens advisory commission is to advise the council on programs, services and facilities for senior citizens.

If the purpose of this commission aligns with you and you're interested in serving, visit our City website to complete the Board and Commission application. Completed applications can be turned in to the City Manager's Office.

07/01/2020

The City of Eastpointe is currently experiencing technical difficulties with Microsoft Outlook. If you have sent an email to a City employee, they have been unable to receive or respond. Our IT Department is working diligently to have this resolved as soon as possible.

The City is still open for business! You are welcome to stop in to City Hall while wearing your mask and keeping a safe 6 ft distance from others.

If you have additional questions or would like to schedule a meeting with a specific department, please contact City Hall at 586-445-3661.

In the event of an emergency, dial 911.

06/22/2020

SBA - Disaster Loan Assistance

**Grant Opportunity**

On June 15, 2020, the SBA announced that it was again opening up its Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) grant and loan program.

Independent Contractors, Freelancers and Gig Workers are eligible to receive a $1,000 grant that does NOT have to be repaid.

You must have been in business as of January 31, 2020. The grants are available until December 16, 2020, but...

SBA will quickly run out of money so you should apply as soon as possible.

https://covid19relief.sba.gov/#/

06/17/2020

We have extended our closing date for the open firefighter/paramedic position!

**NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY**

FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC

Job description, minimum qualifications and instructions to apply for the position are posted on our website at https://www.cityofeastpointe.net/

To receive veteran and/or education points, submit copies of Form DD214 and/or unofficial school transcripts with the application packet.

Application packets should be directed to the City Manager’s Office and are accepted until July 15, 2020.

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06/17/2020

Lowe’s-LISC Partnership | Local Initiatives Support Corporation

*URGENT GRANT OPPORTUNITY*

Apply TODAY by 11:59 p.m. Thanks to a significant grant from Lowe’s, LISC will provide the emergency assistance that small businesses desperately need to stay afloat. They will deploy grants to help bridge the financial gap, and provide guidance to help them navigate the intricate web of public and private resources now available.

Grants will be made in the amounts of
$5,000, $7,500, $10,000 and $20,000.

Priority will be given to entrepreneurs of color, women- and veteran-owned businesses and other enterprises in historically under-served places who don’t have access to flexible, affordable capital.

Round 4 application period is now open. All applications must be submitted by TODAY at 11:59 PM ET.

https://www.lisc.org/covid-19/small-business-assistance/small-business-relief-grants/lowes/

LISC is the largest organization in the country supporting projects that revitalize struggling communities.

06/15/2020

Macomb Community Action is able to offer direct assistance to individuals and families experiencing financial crisis due to the pandemic. To learn more, contact Macomb Community Action Helpline at 586-469-6999.

06/15/2020

Business - Back-to-Business Kits

FREE Back-to-Business kits with basic PPE and other resources for reopening your business are available through Macomb County Planning & Economic Development.

Macomb County Back-to-Business Kits We are pleased to provide personal protection equipment to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 for businesses as they prepare to open for business. Depending on the number of people you employ, kits will include:

06/15/2020

ArcGIS Web Application

If you're experiencing food insecurity, please check out Macomb County's map of food pantries, school meal programs and more on the Food Resources Map to access maps of food pantries and school food programs.

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06/15/2020

The Macomb County Health Department is providing COVID-19 drive-through testing for all Macomb County residents. Testing is by appointment only. Contact the Health Department’s COVID-19 Helpline at 586-463-3750, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday-Friday.

06/15/2020

Macomb County CARES Act - Small Business Program

Macomb County Grant Program

The funds will be distributed as $5,000 grants that businesses can use to offset losses created by the coronavirus pandemic. Applications will be accepted beginning on June 11 through June 24.

Who is eligible:

Must have a physical location in Macomb County (office/building/store front).
Employ between 1 and 49 employees.
Must be a for-profit organization.
Businesses must have a valid Employer Identification Number (EIN).
Business must have been in business for at least 12 months.
Did not receive a grant through the recent Michigan Small Business Relief Program (SBRP) grants distributed by the county.

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06/11/2020

City Offices will be reopening to the public on Monday, June 15, 2020 at 8:00 a.m.

If you are planning to visit City Offices, please remember your mask and to maintain a safe 6 ft. distance from others.

All departments are available to schedule appointments for individual meetings, if needed. Please contact the department prior to your visit to have an appointment scheduled.