City Commission Meets Monday

Residents can find agendas for city commission meetings on the city's website.

Please note, meeting agendas are often revised at the last minute, so please recheck the agenda prior to the meeting for any changes.

You’re Invited: Open House to Learn About Royal Oak ARPA Programs and Initiatives

The City of Royal Oak has been awarded approximately $28 million in ARPA funding through the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319). The city intends to allocate this funding toward important, foundational quality of life projects like infrastructure and community programming. Before the city makes final decisions on how to use this money, we’ll be hosting an open house for all Royal Oak residents, businesses, and stakeholders to learn more about programs and initiatives that may be funded with ARPA money.

Please Join Us!
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Royal Oak City Hall
203 S Troy St, Royal Oak, MI 48067

Note: You do not have to stay for the duration of the open house. You can come and go at a time that is convenient for you.
Our goal is to utilize the funds to the fullest extent, and invest the money in the highest impact areas that will improve the quality of life for Royal Oak residents and businesses, and in order to do this, we need to hear from you.
The City of Royal Oak has identified seven key priority areas where they plan to invest approximately $28 million in ARPA money. Attendees at the open house will have the opportunity to learn more about each of these areas, and provide feedback on how they would like to see the money spent. The city will seek feedback on the following areas:

Investments in infrastructure
Investments in public buildings
Nonprofit funding to support community programming
Premium pay for essential workers
Affordable housing
Business development support funding
Unrestricted category intended to support recovery from COVID-19 loss

Police Department Update

Find the most recent police reports on the city's website.

Citizens are also encouraged to sign up for crime alerts at crimemapping.com. Crime Mapping's goal is to assist police departments in reducing crime through a better-informed citizenry.

Sign up for public safety alerts from the police using Civic Ready. Click here to subscribe.

National Drive Electric Week 2022

National Drive Electric Week, Sep 23-Oct 2, 2022, is a nationwide celebration to raise awareness of the many benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more. If You Would Like to Learn More About Electric Vehicles - This Local Event is for You!

The Greenleaf Commission - City of Livonia, Michigan invites you to "Drive Electric Livonia" to celebrate National Drive Electric Week . This event will be held on Saturday, October lst at Schoolcraft College (18600 Haggerty Road Livonia, MI 48152) from 9:00 am - Noon) in front of the Bradner Library Building.

Citizens Police Academy Accepting Applications

The Royal Oak Citizens Police Academy is an exciting seven-week course that meets once a week on Wednesday evenings at the police station at 6:30 p.m. Classes last for approximately three hours. The fall session begins on Oct. 5, 2022.

Open only to residents of Royal Oak, attendees get an insider's look at the internal operations and challenges of the police department.

You must be 18 years of age or older to attend the academy. All potential applicants are screened before they are accepted. You will be notified no later than Sept. 30, 2022, if you have been admitted.

Apply Today

Questions regarding the academy should be directed to Lt. Al Carter at albertc@romi.gov.

Share Your Vision for Parks

Royal Oak is updating its Parks and Recreation Master Plan and we want to hear from you. Your input is critical to helping the City assess the needs of the community, and will be used to create recommendations for capital improvements, programming and new recreation amenities!

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Sustainability & Climate Action Plan Adopted

Royal Oak has adopted its first sustainability and climate action plan. The 2022 Royal Oak Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (S-CAP) is a three-year action strategy that outlines projects and programs to support the city’s sustainability and climate goals.

The plan represents the first formal sustainability planning effort for Royal Oak and includes environmental protection, economic prosperity, greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction, and social accessibility, inclusion, and equity.

Learn more.

Listen Up, Royal Oak!

The new City Commission chamber offers an assistive listening solution that delivers clarity to those struggling to hear in a big room that can at times be crowded. The device (shown in the photo) is easy to use.

If you are interested in trying one, please call the Human Resources Department at 248-246-3070 in advance of any meeting you are planning to attend. We’ll be happy to have a listening device ready and waiting for you!

Residential Lock Boxes Available at the Fire Department

The Royal Oak Fire Department’s residential lockbox program is designed to get quick access to adults living in their own homes during medical emergencies -- especially senior citizens. When every second counts, the lockbox -- which contains a key to your home -- reduces the likelihood of property damage caused by first responders forcing entry into your home in response to an emergency call.

For more information, go to https://www.romi.gov/1271/FAQ-Residential-Lockbox

Oh, The Things You Can Do Online

We have put together a list of our most requested online services. Discover all the things you can do from the comfort of your home, office or favorite hideaway.

Still can’t find what you are looking for? Email citymanager@romi.gov and someone will get back to you.

Quick Links

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