Saline MI
6-03-2020 11:47pm

City of Saline Update: City Hall Starts Re-Open Plan

To combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Governor Whitmer has enacted Stay Home, Stay Safe executive orders since March 2020.  However, as of Monday, June 1, 2020, Governor Whitmer has rescinded the most recent Stay Home, Stay Safe executive order, beginning to reopen the state by way of enacting Executive Order 2020-110.  As a result of Executive Order 2020-110, the City of Saline will begin implementation of reopening City services.   Note:  some restrictions from previous EOs have been relaxed or modified.  Please click the link to access Executive Order 2020-110 in its entirety -

https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/0,9309,7-387-90499_90705-530620--,00.html

 

The current Reopening Plan reflects the following beginning June 15th –

City Services:

  • Saline City Hall team members (Treasurer’s Office, Clerk’s Office, Assessor’s Office, Community Development Dept. and City Manager’s Office) will begin to transition from working remotely to working from City Hall; City Hall will open to the public by appointment only.  The general call-in # for the City of Saline is 734-429-4907.  The City’s website address is www.cityofsaline.org.  Residents continue to be encouraged to use the City drop boxes located in the City Hall parking lot and municipal parking lot #2 located downtown.  Note:  All City team members will continue to be required to complete a self-screening survey and have their temperature taken prior to beginning their work day.  Also, all members of the public will be required to do the same upon entering City Hall prior to their scheduled appointment.  If an individual answers, “Yes”, to any of the self-screening questionnaire or has a fever of 100.4 degrees or higher, they will be required to exit City Hall and reschedule their appointment per County Health Department guidance.  If the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” EO continues to be rescinded, Saline City Hall will be open for walk-in visits from the public beginning July 1st.  Note:  the self-screening questionnaire and temperature taking requirements will remain in effect. 
  • The Saline Police Department will allow the public to schedule appointments beginning June 15th, with walk-ins allowed as of July 1st; following the above health screening procedures will be required.
  • The Saline Department of Public Works (DPW) and Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP)/ Water Treatment Plant (WTP) will return to full crews, instead of modified crews, as of June 1st.  Both will begin accepting scheduled appointments on June 15th; walk-ins will be allowed beginning July 1st – following the above health screening procedures will be required.    
  • The Saline Rec Center is currently preparing for some level of opening once the State of Michigan allows it.  Additionally, the Saline Parks & Recreation Department has recently modified some of the current rules that have been put in place as a result of the pandemic.  Please click the link to the modified park rules - http://cityofsaline.org/?module=Page&sID=covid-19 
  • Some board and commission meetings are being conducted virtually through at least June 30th per EO 2020-75.  Please check the City of Saline website homepage and calendar to see meeting links and the most up-to-date information.
  • City Council meetings will take place as virtual meetings, at least through June 30th per EO 2020-75.  Please check the City of Saline website homepage and calendar to see meeting links and to confirm dates & times of City Council meetings or call City Hall at 734-429-4907.  The recycling area located in the City Hall lobby (foyer) remains closed during this time.  Additionally, the Big Red Barrel prescription drug drop off will also be suspended until further notice.
  • The Saline History and Depot Museum remains closed at least through June 12, 2020.
  • Rentschler Farm remains closed at least through June 12, 2020.
  • Trash, recycling and yard waste are being collected on the normal schedule.  Large item pickup is not currently available. 
  • Please check the contact information below for the various City departments.

 

The current Reopening Plan reflects the following beginning June 15th –

City Services:

  • Saline City Hall team members (Treasurer’s Office, Clerk’s Office, Assessor’s Office, Community Development Dept. and City Manager’s Office) will begin to transition from working remotely to working from City Hall; City Hall will open to the public by appointment only.  The general call-in # for the City of Saline is 734-429-4907.  The City’s website address is www.cityofsaline.org.  Residents continue to be encouraged to use the City drop boxes located in the City Hall parking lot and municipal parking lot #2 located downtown.  Note:  All City team members will continue to be required to complete a self-screening survey and have their temperature taken prior to beginning their work day.  Also, all members of the public will be required to do the same upon entering City Hall prior to their scheduled appointment.  If an individual answers, “Yes”, to any of the self-screening questionnaire or has a fever of 100.4 degrees or higher, they will be required to exit City Hall and reschedule their appointment per County Health Department guidance.  If the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” EO continues to be rescinded, Saline City Hall will be open for walk-in visits from the public beginning July 1st.  Note:  the self-screening questionnaire and temperature taking requirements will remain in effect. 
  • The Saline Police Department will allow the public to schedule appointments beginning June 15th, with walk-ins allowed as of July 1st; following the above health screening procedures will be required.
  • The Saline Department of Public Works (DPW) and Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP)/ Water Treatment Plant (WTP) will return to full crews, instead of modified crews, as of June 1st.  Both will begin accepting scheduled appointments on June 15th; walk-ins will be allowed beginning July 1st – following the above health screening procedures will be required.    
  • The Saline Rec Center is currently preparing for some level of opening once the State of Michigan allows it.  Additionally, the Saline Parks & Recreation Department has recently modified some of the current rules that have been put in place as a result of the pandemic.  Please click the link to the modified park rules - http://cityofsaline.org/?module=Page&sID=covid-19 
  • Some board and commission meetings are being conducted virtually through at least June 30th per EO 2020-75.  Please check the City of Saline website homepage and calendar to see meeting links and the most up-to-date information.
  • City Council meetings will take place as virtual meetings, at least through June 30th per EO 2020-75.  Please check the City of Saline website homepage and calendar to see meeting links and to confirm dates & times of City Council meetings or call City Hall at 734-429-4907.  The recycling area located in the City Hall lobby (foyer) remains closed during this time.  Additionally, the Big Red Barrel prescription drug drop off will also be suspended until further notice.
  • The Saline History and Depot Museum remains closed at least through June 12, 2020.
  • Rentschler Farm remains closed at least through June 12, 2020.
  • Trash, recycling and yard waste are being collected on the normal schedule.  Large item pickup is not currently available. 
  • Please check the contact information below for the various City departments. ​​​​​​​
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