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Depot Town Parking Reductions Near the Freighthouse
Depot Town Parking Reductions near the Freighthouse
The City of Ypsilanti and the Friends of the Ypsilanti Freighthouse (FOYF) received grant money for the renovation of the Historic Ypsilanti Freighthouse. The renovations are being done in two phases. Phase I of the project includes moderate floor repair, ceiling and soffit repair, foundation stabilization, roof demolition and replacement, and excavation. This work will be completed by Memorial Day 2010. The second phase of the project includes masonry work, north deck renovation, and the reinstallation of the west deck. Phase II will be completed by October or November 2010.
Due to the impending renovation and construction, parking will be reduced in the parking lot adjacent to the Freighthouse and only one-way traffic will be allowed on Market St between Cross and Rice Streets. Specifically, the 14 spaces on the West side of the Freighthouse building will be removed to allow for a staging area the contractor during Phase I of the project. Current two-way traffic lanes will become a 15 feet – 20 feet wide, northbound one-way traffic lane towards Rice St. during construction. Construction will begin on Monday, March 8, 2010.
During the Farmers Market season, Market Street will be closed to through traffic (in either direction) on Saturdays from 6AM – 3PM between the market square and Freighthouse
In an effort to update the community on these efforts, the City is hosting an information session on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 6 p.m. in City Council Chambers at 1 S. HuronStreet, Ypsilanti Michigan. The meeting will include information and updates on the following:
- Phase I construction of the Freighthouse
- Details of phase II construction and expected timelines
- Information regarding a recent Great Lakes Restoration Iniatiative grant application for storm water improvements to the Frog Island Parking lots.
- Question and answer session
Please visit the City’s website at www.cityofypsilanti.com or contact Chantal R. Cotton at cottonc@ewashtenaw.org for further information.
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Become a Master Composter
A Master Composter is a trained volunteer who understands home
composting, benefits of compost, how to use natural mulches, and
environmentally-friendly lawn care. Course topics also include water
quality, waste reduction, and biodiversity.
[more]
February 24, 2010 1:25 pm
MDOT Freighthouse Bid Now Open until February 5th
In 2009, the City of Ypsilanti was awarded a MDOT TEA grant
for $500,000 to help with the renovation of the Historic Ypsilanti
Freighthouse. This project is now open for bidding up until February
5, 2010. Please check the MDOT
[more]
January 25, 2010 6:09 pm
Public Safety Dispatch to be Performed by County as of 01-22-10 at 10:00 a.m.
[more]
January 21, 2010 4:52 pm
Mayor Paul Schreiber's 2010 Update
TO VIEW/DOWNLOAD A .PDF VERSION OF THIS UPDATE, PLEASE CLICK HERE
January 2,
2010
Ypsilanti Neighbors and
Friends:
On Monday, January 11, and Tuesday, January 19, Ypsilanti
City Council will convene two final goal-setting
[more]
January 4, 2010 11:28 am
Holiday Delays and Closures
Curbside trash pick-up and recycling service delays are as
follows:
Christmas Eve (Thursday, December 24, 2009) - Curbside
collection will remain on schedule.
Christmas Day (Friday, December 25, 2009) - No curbside
collection scheduled.
[more]
December 17, 2009 3:21 pm
Christmas Tree Pick-up
Curbside Christmas tree pick-up will begin on January 4, 2010 and end
January 29, 2010. Please remember to remove all decorations, lights and
tinsel from your tree. Do not place trees in plastic
bags.
[more]
December 17, 2009 12:11 pm
Last Week of Yard Waste Pick-up
The last week of yard waste pick-up will take place on trash day the week
of December 14, 2009.
We would like to thank the residents of Ypsilanti for the efforts during
this year's leaf season as we implemented our new leaf pick-up policy.
[more]
December 11, 2009 5:08 pm
Notice of Lane Closure
Beginning November
30, 2009 the northbound lane of Cornell at Mayhew will be closed for
underground construction work. Traffic will be maintained with flag persons
alternating traffic flow as needed. The work is scheduled to last five days
[more]
November 23, 2009 12:10 pm
And the Winner is...
The winner of the
door prize at the mulching clinic is Allen! Allen is pictured with his
new Toro Super Recycler mulching mower donated by Congdon's Ace Hardware
located on Pearl in downtown Ypsilanti.
If you missed the mulching demonstration
[more]
November 18, 2009 10:40 am
City Ordinance
Sec. 86-87. YARD WASTE
DISPOSAL.
A. Failure to
properly dispose of yard waste determined to be a nuisance.
1. Leaves. In order to preserve the public health, safety,
and welfare of the citizens of Ypsilanti, the council determines that
[more]
October 28, 2009 8:21 am
Issues of the Environment on WEMU
WEMU interview outline
I. This fall the City of Ypsilanti will
not collect leaves in bulk as in the past. Leaves may not legally be piled
loose in the gutter or on the margin. The regular weekly pick-up for leaves
in paper yard waste bags
[more]
October 27, 2009 3:38 pm
Water Street "Analysis of Brownfield Cleanup Alternatives" available for review
As part of the EPA Hazardous Material Cleanup Grants received in 2009 for the Water Street Project, the City's evironmental consultant has prepared an "Analysis of Brownfield Cleanup Alternatives" (ABCA) for each of the three grants. The draft ABCA documents
[more]
October 27, 2009 11:54 am
Information for the November 3, 2009 Special Election
Information for the November 3, 2009 Special Election
Ypsilanti City voters will have an opportunity to cast a ballot on
November 3 during a special election. Please see below or call the Clerk’s
office at (734) 483-1100:
Polling Locations
[more]
October 26, 2009 2:35 pm
Cyber Security Events Announced
To recognize this important initiative a series of events aimed at
raising awareness of the ways in which employees, citizens and local
businesses can better safeguard themselves in cyberspace:
[more]
October 19, 2009 2:51 pm
RFQ Ordinance Abatement Contractual Services Packet
The
Request for Quotation Packet for Ordinance Abatement Services is now
available. The City of Ypsilanti desires to receive bid pricing for a
number of categories of Ordinance Violation Abatement services. As necessity
arises, the City
[more]
October 9, 2009 11:15 am
Chicken Permit is Now Available!
In July 2009, the Ypsilanti City Council passed the Chicken
Ordinance which allows residents of the City of Ypsilanti to own up to
four (4) hens. The ordinance does not allow for roosters and it does
not take precedence over private
[more]
August 28, 2009 3:47 pm
City of Ypsilanti Police Chief Search Information
City Announces Police Chief Town Hall
Meeting
The City’s search to fill the vacant police
chief position will include an effort to maximize and diversify the City’s
pool of highly qualified candidates. Although the appointment of a new
[more]
August 19, 2009 11:06 am
RFQ posted for Water Street Environmental Services
The City of Ypsilanti is soliciting Qualifications from firms interested in providing professional environmental services for the Water Street redevelopment area. These services include implementation of three EPA Hazardous Material Cleanup grants as
[more]
August 18, 2009 5:21 pm
Ypsilanti Recycling Drop-off Site Closing
The Ypsilanti Recycling Drop-off Site will be Closed on Friday &
Saturday, August 21 & 22, 2009 due to the Heritage Festival.
[more]
August 17, 2009 2:30 pm
Water Street Updates
Updates on the status of the Water Street redevelopment project are
provided, by month, to the City Council. These updates are archived on
our
Water Street Monthly Updates webpage. The March, April, and May
2009 monthly update
[more]
August 7, 2009 1:24 pm
