City Tree Evaluation
All City trees are evaluated by a City certified arborist. Please call the Department of Public Service at (248) 246-3300 to have a work order generated for tree(s) on City property to be evaluated for trimming and/or removal.
If the tree(s) is removed the contractor will be back to grind the stump (this could take several months). After stumping the City will come out to remove the excess chips but it is the residents responsibility to seed or sod.
The City's contractor for tree trimming, removal and stumping is J.H. Hart.
Dutch Elm Disease Tree
The Parks & Forestry division surveys the City each year for trees with Dutch Elm Disease (both on City and private property by ordinance) for possible removal. Unfortunately, the cost of Dutch Elm disease tree(s) removal on private property is the homeowners responsibility. Certified letters will be sent to homeowners to explain the process.
Mowing City Property
The Parks & Forestry division is on a continuous cycle of mowing and maintaining all City parks, City owned property, etc. during warm months. If the weather is uncooperative then this effects crews from being able to stay on schedule. If the ground is saturated it cannot support the heavy equipment necessary to maintain the parks. Public service monitors the conditions throughout the grass cutting cycle. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Private Property Complaints
Several departments within the public service division cleans private lots once Code Enforcement issues a work order. If you would like to make a complaint regarding private property issues please call (248) 246-3238 with the address to file a complaint - this may be done anonymously.