Reminder: Open House to Learn About Royal Oak ARPA Programs and Initiatives (October 5) Don’t forget to join us for our open house this Wednesday! 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.
If you are unable to attend the open house we invite you to take our ARPA survey so we can learn more about what is important to you and your ideas.
Take Survey
The deadline to take the survey is Friday, Oct. 7, 2022.
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
Learn More About Proposed ARPA ProjectsThe $1.9 trillion ARPA package, signed into law on March 11, 2021, allocates hundreds of billions of dollars for public health and vaccines, assistance for vulnerable populations, education and housing stabilization, economic recovery assistance, and direct assistance for families and individuals.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay in the know about all things happening in the City of Royal Oak.
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Sustainability & Climate Action Plan AdoptedRoyal 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.
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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!
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Residential Lock Boxes Available at the Fire DepartmentThe 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.
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