Monday, February 26, 2024  
The Mining Journal 5A  
Region  
Teams  
compete in  
a past FIRST  
Robotics  
Competition  
in Escanaba.  
(Escanaba-  
Daily Press  
file photo)  
MTU raises  
room, board rates  
for 2024-25  
By Houghton Daily  
in renewable energy; and  
incorporating sustainability,  
Mining Gazette staff  
HOUGHTON  
Michigan  
University Board of Trust- ty’s curricula.  
ees approved increases in After an earlier petition  
room and board costs at Fri- by KYCA, which included  
day’s meeting. signatures from 10% of the  
—
The divesting and ethical invest-  
Technological ing issues into the universi-  
The standard rate for din- student body, Tech added  
ing and housing combined a fossil fuel-free option for  
rose to $13,020, a 3.96% people donating to the uni-  
change. That rate, required versity’s endowment.  
to be reported to the U.S.  
≤ Paul van Susante, associ-  
Department of Education ate professor of mechanical  
each year, includes the engineering-engineering me-  
room charge for a full-time chanics, gave a presentation  
student in a standard double on the MTU Planetary Sur-  
room, plus the full year cost face Development Technol-  
of the maximum meal plan. ogy Lab. Launched in 2019,  
For Wadsworth, McNair the lab is working on technol-  
and Douglas Houghton ogy to be used for lunar and  
halls, the cost of a double Mars missions in partnership  
room rose to $7,254, up with the government and in-  
4%. At Hillside Hall, the dustry. The ultimate goal:  
$11,873 full-year cost for a getting a Husky payload to  
single bedroom in a shared the moon and operating it.  
apartment represents  
7.89% increase.  
a
Sme of van Susante’s stu-  
dents also presented about  
Independent living rates the upcoming Break the  
also went up. A one-bed- Ice Lunar Challenge. They  
room at Daniell Heights built a prototype lunar rover  
Robotics competition  
returning to Escanaba  
rose 9.09% to $900.  
to collect permafrost from  
For standard dining plans, craters at the moon’s poles  
the Premium Gold Unlimited — which can then be bro-  
plan rose 3.91% to $5,766. ken down into hydrogen  
Students and other stakehold- and water and used as a pro-  
ers had given input on the pellant for rockets. They are  
rates, the university said.  
one of six teams to advance  
to a head-to-head competi-  
tion, which will be held at a  
By Escanaba Daily Press staff  
ESCANABA In March,  
FIRST in Michigan district event titions that provide an intensity in the FIRST in Michigan district at  
will take place in Escanaba, chal- comparable to that enjoyed at other the event.  
as they build robots to complete  
The RoboMos will participate  
tasks and then engage in compe- alongside 39 other teams from with-  
In other action:  
—
a
≤ Several members of Ke- NASA facility in May.  
weenaw Youth for Climate ≤ The board recognized  
Action urged the board Stephen Hackney, professor  
during public comment to emeritus of the Department  
fully divest the university’s of Materials Science & En-  
investment portfolio from gineering, for 38 years of  
fossil fuels. Members men- service. Hackney received  
tioned several universities emeritus status at the De-  
to have done so, including cember meeting. It also  
Northern Michigan Univer- approved emerita/emeritus  
lenging 40 robotics teams of high- sporting events.  
The first day will be primarily  
school-aged participants from both  
Since the unveiling of Crescendo for pit set-up and check-ins, said  
the Upper and Lower Peninsulas in early January, student-led teams a spokesperson for the Robomos,  
to compete in the 2024 game — aided by mentors have been work- while Friday and Saturday will be  
“Crescendo” — which was intro- ing to construct and program robots open for spectators.  
duced by FIRST Robotics Compe- to complete tasks within the game’s  
tition (FRC) at a kickoff event on parameters.  
Each team is required to compete  
in at least two district events if they  
Jan. 9.  
FIRST — which stands for “For from Escanaba — have been meet- The second district event for Team  
The RoboMos — FRC Team 3602 seek to progress to the next level.  
sity last year.  
status for two professors:  
Sheila Milligan, teaching  
professor emerita in the Col-  
lege of Business, and Tony  
Rogers, professor emeritus  
in the Department of Chem-  
ical Engineering. Milligan  
is the first non-tenured fac-  
ulty to receive emeritus sta-  
tus in Tech’s history.  
KYAC laid out several  
short-term goals: forming a  
sustainability task force to  
evaluate the university’s in-  
vestment portfolio and rec-  
ommend a divestment strat-  
egy; making the university’s  
Inspiration and Recognition of ing four days a week, sometimes  
Science and Technology” — was  
founded in 1989 to prepare young  
3602 will be the following week at  
Lake Superior State University.  
If they score enough cumulative  
more, to work on their project.  
On March 7 to 9, the second week  
people for the future, encouraging of competition brings to Escanaba a points between the two, they will  
them to by building skills in team- district event sponsored by Highline, progress to the state competition,  
work, problem-solving, design, and a company bringing wi-fi to rural ar- which is to be held at Saginaw Val-  
all things STEM (science, technol- eas. Highline is a regular supporter ley State University the first week of  
investments transparent;  
exploring pilot investments  
ogy, engineering and mathematics) of the RoboMos.  
April.  
Sewer data show rise in COVID-19  
By Escanaba  
Daily Press staff  
ESCANABA  
ed at the site, respectively.  
Historically, the increase  
The in viral DNA has corre-  
settings. According to the prior to the Feb. 12 sam- cent, allowing for a more average baseline of viral  
SWEEP data, that thresh- ple, dated Feb. 7, con- fine-tuned comparison of activity has shifted. This  
—
old has either not been tained only 18.5% more historical sample data.  
met or — like the waste- DNA than all other sam-  
While the change does reporting system as well,  
water data itself — there ples.  
allow any specific analy- but more precise reporting  
is a delay in reporting, as  
The most recent sam- sis to be more precise, it means these swings will  
no case information is cur- ples also signify a shift does mean that historical likely be more obvious  
rently available.  
in the way data is report- values may shift more to anyone diving into the  
was the case with the old  
amount of DNA from sponded with an increase  
the virus responsible for in cases of the virus.  
COVID-19 that is detect- However, the data for con-  
able in Escanaba’s sewer firmed infections reported  
water has risen, ending a by SWEEP is provided by  
downward trend that has the Michigan Department  
lasted since early January. of Health and Human Ser-  
According to the Sen- vices and hinges on infect-  
tinel Wastewater Epide- ed individuals being tested  
miology Evaluation Proj- in specific environments,  
ect (SWEEP), a state-run like hospitals or nursing  
program that monitors homes. Home testing,  
select sewersheds for vi- which is the predominant  
ral DNA, the two most way COVID-19 infections  
recent samples from the are now identified, is not  
Trend data from SWEEP ed by SWEEP. Until re- dramatically based on data themselves.  
was not reporting the cently, the project only current viral loads. For  
increase in cases as of reported the percentage example, if a significant  
Sands Township  
Board Meeting  
Summary  
Thursday afternoon, in- comparing  
individual and prolonged spike in vi-  
stead showing the data samples in whole num- ral activity hits the area,  
from the last 15-day trend bers. Now, these percent- many older samples may  
period. However, the sam- ages are available down be reclassified as having  
February 12, 2024  
ple collected immediately to hundredths of a per- less viral load because the Meeting called to order at  
7:00 PM.  
Kerkela, L.Yelle, Walch, J.  
Yelle and Kallio present.  
None absent  
BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE  
Escanaba  
Treatment Plant have had  
Wastewater included in the data.  
MDHHS also does not  
contained more viral DNA report infection rates if the  
than more than 30% of number of infected people  
all samples submitted to would not equate to 10 or  
the program from the site. more people if the pop-  
Specifically, the samples ulation of the area were  
dated Feb. 12 and Feb. 100,000. For Escanaba,  
14 contained 30.31% and that means more than two  
30.71% more DNA than people must have tested  
all other samples collect- positive in these specific  
THE RICHMOND TOWNSHIP BOARD WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE  
Items Approved:  
PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 DURING THE REGULAR TWP.  
BOARD MEETING TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, MARCH 14th, 2024. THE MEETING  
• Consent Agenda – 1/9/24  
Minutes, Department &  
WILL BEGIN AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL. SMITH ST., PALMER  
Committee Reports,  
Accounts Payable, Budget  
Reports, Correspondence  
• Peter White Public Library  
THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT  
THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. A COPY OF  
THE BUDGET IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT THE TOWNSHIP  
OFFICE DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS.  
Services Contract  
• Investment of Road Fund  
Money in CDs  
• Budget Amendment  
• Early Voting Postcard  
Invoice  
• County Road 480 Street  
Light Request  
• Active911 Renewal  
• EMS Sensor Purchase  
• Fire Truck #2129 Lighting  
• Fiscal Year 24-25 Wages  
• Township Salary  
Resolutions  
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impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with  
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Administrative Rules for Construction Codes - Part 5. Residential Code  
Rule Set 2022-16 LR  
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Michigan Library & Historical Center. First Floor Forum  
Michigan Historical Center, 702 W Kalamazoo St, Lansing, MI 48915  
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs will hold a public hearing to receive public  
comments on proposed changes to the Construction Codes - Part 5. Residential Code rule set.  
The proposed rules provide the latest standards to protect the health and promote the safety and  
welfare of the State of Michigan residents by regulating residential installation and inspection within  
the state.  
By authority conferred on the director of the department of licensing and regulatory affairs by section  
4 of the Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act, 1972 PA 230, MCL 125.1504, and  
Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 2003-1, 2008-4, and 2011-4, MCL 445.2011, 445.2025, and  
445.2030  
Meeting adjourned at  
8:33 PM.  
The proposed rules will take effect 120 days after filing with the Secretary of State. The proposed rules  
are published on the State of Michigan’s website at www.michigan.gov/ARD and in the 3/15/2024 issue  
of the Michigan Register. Copies of these proposed rules may also be obtained by mail or electronic  
mail at the following email address: [email protected].  
Carolyn Kerkela, Clerk.  
Complete draft minutes  
available at  
www.sandstownship.org.  
A complete agenda and draft  
minutes are available at the  
Clerk’s office, 987 S. State  
Highway M-553, Gwinn,  
(906)249-9169.  
Comments on these proposed rules may be made at the hearing, by mail, or by electronic mail at the  
following addresses until 3/21/2024 at 05:00PM.  
Attn: Tony Williamson, Bureau of Construction Codes  
P.O. Box 30254, Lansing, MI 48909  
Lara-bcc-rules@michigan.gov  
The public hearing will be conducted in compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act.  
If the hearing is held at a physical location, the building will be accessible with handicap parking  
available. Anyone needing assistance to take part in the hearing due to disability may call 517-243-  
9100 to make arrangements.  
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2024 MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW  
The proposed rules provide the latest standards to protect the health  
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regulating residential installation and inspection within the state.  
MEETING SCHEDULE  
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Lara-bcc-rules@michigan.gov.  
Tuesday March 5, 2024 at 4:00 pm = organizational meeting  
Monday March 11, 2024 at 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm to  
9:00 pm = appeal hearing  
Tuesday March 12, 2024 at 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to  
4:00 pm = appeal hearing  
Comments on these proposed rules may be made at the hearing, by  
mail, or by electronic mail at the following addresses until 3/21/2024 at  
05:00PM.  
The Board Of Review will meet as many more days as deemed  
necessary to hear questions, protests, for the 2024 assessments.  
Taxpayers are able to protest by letter, E-mail or in person. Letter or  
E-mail must be received by March 11, 2024. Letters must be mailed  
to Bill Strouse 8164 E. Washington Rd. Clare, Michigan 48617.  
E-mail address is [email protected].  
Attn: Tony Williamson, Bureau of Construction Codes  
P.O. Box 30254, Lansing, MI 48909  
Lara-bcc-rules@michigan.gov  
The public hearing will be conducted in compliance with the 1990  
Americans with Disabilities Act. If the hearing is held at a physical  
location, the building will be accessible with handicap parking available.  
Anyone needing assistance to take part in the hearing due to disability  
may call 517-243-9100 to make arrangements.  
The Township will provide necessary reasonable services to  
individuals with disabilities at The Board Of Review meetings upon  
7 days notice. Contact Rick Ervin Supervisor at 989-621-9924.  
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2024  
THE OAKLAND PRESS+ROYAL OAK TRIBUNE  
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OAKLAND COUNTY  
McLaren emergency departments launch online check-in  
rience, which increases the  
likelihood that they will  
seek the care they need  
By Anne Runkle  
arunkle@medianewsgroup.com  
To minimize wait times,  
the emergency depart-  
ments at McLaren Oak-  
land Hospital in Pontiac  
and its Clarkston cam-  
pus are launching online  
scheduling for patients  
seeking non-life threaten-  
ing care.  
Visit mclaren.org/Oak-  
landER to view and regis-  
ter for available treatment  
times. This allows patients  
to wait at home until their  
time arrives, McLaren said  
in a statement.  
when they need it.”  
McLaren Pontiac is at 50  
Perry St., the Clarkston fa-  
cility is at 5701 Bow Pointe,  
Suite 120.  
McLaren had planned to  
launch the online check-in;  
it is not a response to the  
prevalence of any illness.  
Earlier this year, Core-  
well, formerly Beaumont,  
reported wait times of up  
to four hours in its hos-  
pital emergency depart-  
ments. Corewell said they  
were busy because of a  
seasonal rise in cases of  
flu, respiratory syncytial  
virus and COVID-19.  
PHOTO COURTESY OF MCLAREN HEALTH CARE  
“Online check-ins are a  
great option for patients  
with less severe cases that  
The Emergency Department at McLaren’s Clarkston campus.  
still require timely care, way a replacement for 911 evaluate all online check- pains, severe abdominal nerves,” said Tracey  
Corewell of ficials  
such as intense coughs or or the level of timely care ins for symptoms that may pain, a major injury or a Franovich, McLaren Oak- urged patients to con-  
acute orthopedic injuries,” that can be provided by a indicate a severe condi- trauma associated with land president and CEO. sider whether they needed  
said Dr. Tressa Gardner, paramedic. Patients expe- tion. Patients experiencing loss of consciousness, or a “By making this acces- emergency treatment.  
emergency physician and riencing symptoms com- a potentially serious emer- potential pregnancy com- sible to our patients, it af- Officials said patients  
medical director of emer- monly associated with gency are contacted di- plication. fords them more control with mild cold or flu symp-  
gency medicine at Mc- higher acuity conditions rectly and advised to call “A visit to the ER for over their health care ex- toms could see a health  
Laren Oakland and Mc- should not hesitate to call 911 or go to their nearest emergency care can cause perience through its sup- care professional virtually,  
Laren Clarkston.  
for an ambulance.”  
Medical professionals  
emergency department.  
a patient an understand- port of a more comfort- go to a walk-in clinic or see  
“However, this is in no  
Examples include chest able level of anxiety and able and convenient expe- a primary care provider.  
BLOOMFIELD HILLS  
TODAY  
THURSDAY  
FRIDAY  
SATURDAY  
58  
SUNDAY  
61  
Mail thief admits guilt  
53  
19  
37  
26  
49  
36  
WEATHER  
A 25-year-old man has admitted to stealing a large amount  
of mail from residential mailboxes in Bloomfield Hills. At a  
hearing Monday before Oakland County Circuit Judge David  
Cohen, Tino Lopez Evans pleaded guilty to the five crimes he  
was charged with: one count each of stealing a financial de-  
vice and resisting/obstructing police officers — both felonies  
— and three counts of misdemeanor mail theft. Last month, a  
preliminary exam was held in 48th District Court and proba-  
ble cause was established to advance the case to Judge David  
Cohen. Withhisplea, Evansoptedoutoftrial. Thecaseagainst  
EvansunfoldedearlyonNov. 5, 2023whenofficersresponding  
to a report of a suspicious vehicle spotted someone fleeing the  
scene. After a short chase on foot, police took Evans into cus-  
tody and reportedly found a large amount of mail addressed  
toresidencesonStratfordLane, BoulderLaneandArborCourt  
in his vehicle. Evans is scheduled to be sentenced on April 15.  
— Aileen Wingblad, The Oakland Press  
40  
45  
FIVE-DAY FORECAST FOR  
Afternoon snow Colder with plenty Milder with clouds Times of clouds Partly sunny and  
OAKLAND AND MACOMB COUNTIES  
showers  
of sun  
and sun  
and sun  
mild  
Laurium  
13/9  
Forecasts and graphics provided  
by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2024  
ALMANAC  
Pontiac through 4 p.m. Tuesday  
Michigan outlook  
Marquette  
Sault Ste. Marie  
28/4  
Temperature  
13/7  
High/low ............................................... 71/43  
Normal high/low .................................. 37/21  
Record high .................................. 60 in 1932  
Record low ................................... -12 in 2015  
Ironwood  
12/3  
Escanaba  
19/8  
Precipitation  
24 hours through 4 p.m. Tuesday ....... 0.00”  
Oakland and Macomb outlook  
Alpena  
36/14  
Month to date (normal) .......... 0.12” (1.79”)  
Year to date (normal) ............. 3.06” (3.97”)  
Snowfall Tuesday .................................... 0.0”  
Season to date (normal) ........ 24.4” (30.7”)  
Menominee  
Traverse  
City  
27/18  
Holly  
54/20  
Romeo  
57/21  
22/12  
Oxford  
56/20  
New  
Baltimore  
54/23  
CONDITIONS TODAY  
UV Index and RealFeel Temperature®  
Rochester  
Mount  
57/22  
Pleasant  
Mount  
Saginaw  
42/18  
Pontiac  
53/19  
40/18  
Clemens  
Sterling  
Troy  
57/23  
55/23  
Heights  
Grand  
Rapids  
36/21  
57/23  
MICHIGAN LOTTERY  
Tuesday  
Midday Daily 3: 1-8-9  
Midday Daily 4: 2-6-3-3  
Daily 3: 1-7-4  
Daily 4: 8-9-5-6  
Fantasy 5: 4-13-17-24-37  
Keno: 6-9-10-12-14-15-20-25-  
27-29-33-36-40-53-60-61-  
1
1
1
1
0
0
Flint  
52/20  
62-64-68-70-76-80  
Mega Millions: Estimated jack-  
pot: $563million  
Powerball: Estimated jackpot:  
$412million  
The lottery numbers are not  
official. Check www.michigan-  
lottery.com for confirmation.  
Madison Heights  
Royal Oak  
38 25 18 11  
8
6
57/23  
57/23  
Lansing  
42/20  
Kalamazoo  
39/22  
Novi  
55/21  
St. Clair Shores  
54/24  
Warren  
57/23  
8 a.m.10 a.m. Noon 2 p.m. 4 p.m. 6 p.m.  
Detroit  
54/23  
Ferndale  
57/24  
The higher the AccuWeather.com UV Index™ num-  
ber, the greater the need for eye and skin protection.  
0-2 Low; 3-5 Moderate; 6-7 High; 8-10 Very High;  
11+ Extreme. The patented AccuWeather.com Re-  
alFeel Temperature is an exclusive index of effective  
temperature based on eight weather factors.  
24-Hour Temperature Forecast  
55  
49  
Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures  
are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.  
39  
34  
LAKE LEVELS  
Levels as of 7 a.m. Tuesday  
Lake Huron at Harbor Beach  
Normal level .............................. 579.3 feet  
Level yesterday ....................... 578.72 feet  
24-hour change ..................... -3.80 inches  
30  
28  
26  
23 23  
22 22  
20  
19  
Regional Cities  
Thu.  
City  
6 AM 8 AM 10 AM 12 PM 2 PM 4 PM 6 PM 8 PM 10 PM 12 AM 2 AM 4 AM 6 AM  
Today  
Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W  
NOTICE  
CITY OF SYLVAN LAKE  
Ann Arbor  
Battle Creek  
Bay City  
Benton Harbor  
Cheboygan  
Chicago  
52/20/r  
38/24/s  
40/28/s  
36/28/s  
42/30/s  
25/21/c  
World Cities  
39/21/sf  
43/18/sf  
39/23/sf  
27/12/sf  
Lake St. Clair at St. Clair Shores  
Today  
Thu.  
Today  
Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W  
Thu.  
THE BOARD OF REVIEW FOR THE CITY OF SYLVAN LAKE  
WILL MEET BY APPOINTMENT AT THE  
SYLVAN LAKE COMMUNITY CENTER, 2456 PONTIAC DR,  
SYLVAN LAKE, MI 48320.  
Normal level .............................. 574.7 feet  
Level yesterday ....................... 574.73 feet  
24-hour change ........................ +0.01 feet  
City  
Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W  
City  
Amsterdam  
Athens  
Baghdad  
Bangkok  
Beijing  
51/46/c 50/42/sh  
London  
Madrid  
Manila  
52/49/r 53/38/r  
56/34/pc 58/32/s  
90/77/pc 90/75/pc  
85/50/s  
57/9/r  
37/27/c  
78/53/s  
53/44/pc 52/40/r  
90/80/pc 87/78/t  
85/49/s  
66/50/c  
91/78/c  
83/73/pc 94/74/pc  
56/40/s  
56/18/r  
66/58/sh 66/58/pc  
65/43/pc 68/41/s  
95/82/sh 96/82/pc  
34/21/sn 48/32/s  
55/19/r 33/28/c  
45/19/sh 38/27/s  
SUN AND MOON  
Harbor Beach  
Jackson  
Lapeer  
Mexico City  
Montreal  
Moscow  
New Delhi  
Paris  
Rio de Janeiro  
Riyadh  
Rome  
84/53/s  
19/10/pc  
38/29/c  
82/57/s  
Rise  
Set  
Sun today .............. 7:11 a.m. .. 6:21 p.m.  
Sun Thu. ................. 7:10 a.m. .. 6:22 p.m.  
Moon today ......... 10:39 p.m. .. 8:51 a.m.  
Moon Thu. ........... 11:44 p.m. .. 9:11 a.m.  
47/25/c  
41/18/pc  
MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2024  
1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.  
56/19/r  
41/20/sf  
35/24/sf  
36/28/s  
39/27/s  
38/37/s  
Berlin  
47/31/pc 54/39/pc  
63/41/pc 64/46/c  
Marshall  
Budapest  
Buenos Aires  
Cairo  
Caracas  
Dublin  
Muskegon  
Port Huron  
South Bend  
Toledo  
6:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.  
85/74/s  
74/56/s  
88/75/s  
56/40/r  
81/69/s  
80/61/c  
89/75/s  
46/34/sh  
58/21/sn 36/28/s  
39/22/sf 43/28/s  
56/24/sn 40/28/s  
56/23/sn 39/31/s  
Last  
New  
First  
Full  
TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2024  
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.  
1:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.  
69/42/s  
63/47/s  
91/79/pc  
Windsor  
Mar 3  
Mar 10  
Mar 16  
Mar 25  
Geneva  
Havana  
53/37/pc 53/42/s  
85/65/pc 85/67/sh  
Singapore  
Sydney  
National Cities  
City  
Hong Kong  
Jerusalem  
Johannesburg  
Kabul  
71/67/c  
72/57/c  
Tokyo  
Toronto  
Vienna  
54/45/pc  
30/25/c  
Today  
Thu.  
Today  
Thu.  
In addition, the Board of Review will meet on Tuesday, March 5, 2024  
at 9:00 A.M. for an Organizational Meeting to prepare for and discuss  
the procedures for the public meetings beginning March 11, 2024  
including but not limited to Selection of Chairperson and Secretary  
along with receiving the 2024 Assessment Roll from the Assessor.  
Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W  
City  
Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W  
62/47/pc 64/46/pc  
77/52/sh 78/55/s  
44/34/pc 40/36/sn  
Albuquerque  
Anchorage  
Atlanta  
Atlantic City  
Baltimore  
Billings  
Bismarck  
Boise  
Boston  
Charleston, SC  
Charlotte  
Cheyenne  
Cincinnati  
Cleveland  
Dallas  
58/35/pc 59/37/sh  
Louisville  
Miami  
Milwaukee  
Minneapolis  
Nashville  
61/27/c 49/33/s  
80/66/pc 82/71/pc  
32/20/sn 46/32/s  
56/40/pc 59/45/pc  
53/42/c  
17/5/s  
15/2/s  
Warsaw  
52/43/c  
75/38/t  
59/45/c  
56/31/sh 44/31/s  
66/30/t 46/26/s  
44/37/pc 59/33/c  
22/16/s  
64/30/t  
80/53/c  
52/35/s  
51/38/pc  
62/56/c  
National forecast  
By board resolution, taxpayers are able to protest by letter, sent  
to 4200 Telegraph Rd, PO Box 489  
New Orleans  
29/18/s  
51/44/c  
58/27/pc  
62/37/sh  
New York City  
Oklahoma City  
Omaha  
Orlando  
Philadelphia  
Phoenix  
Pittsburgh  
Portland, OR  
Sacramento  
St. Louis  
Salt Lake City  
San Antonio  
San Diego  
San Francisco  
San Juan, PR  
Seattle  
60/30/sh 41/32/s  
49/30/pc 49/35/pc  
Seattle  
50/40  
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303-0489, provided  
58/28/sh 36/26/pc  
37/27/s  
62/36/s  
Billings  
44/37  
Minneapolis  
22/16  
protest is received before March 12th, 2024 at 4:30 P.M.  
All appeals must include completed Michigan Department of  
Treasury Form L-4035.  
78/49/c  
72/35/t  
46/30/s  
61/23/t  
62/26/t  
54/42/c  
52/30/s  
61/48/c  
56/36/pc  
54/32/pc  
43/29/s  
36/30/s  
52/42/t  
60/36/pc  
85/60/pc 76/64/pc  
Detroit  
54/23  
62/30/t  
76/54/c  
64/23/t  
53/39/r  
43/26/s  
77/54/s  
39/24/s  
45/38/r  
San Francisco  
61/52  
New York  
60/30  
Chicago  
34/21  
FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVIEWING THE 2024 TAX ASSESSMENT  
ROLLS.  
Washington  
66/33  
Kansas City  
39/26  
Denver  
52/30  
67/47/pc 58/49/sh  
40/27/s 53/34/s  
51/37/pc 61/45/c  
Denver  
Detroit  
El Paso  
Los Angeles  
69/54  
54/23/sn 39/28/s  
62/43/t 66/45/s  
-10/-32/pc -10/-38/pc  
80/69/sh 81/70/sh  
73/50/sh 59/51/t  
COMMERCIAL  
INDUSTRIAL  
RESIDENTIAL  
49.57  
49.95  
49.94  
FACTOR 1.00  
FACTOR 1.00  
FACTOR 1.00  
Atlanta  
75/38  
67/47/c  
66/53/s  
61/52/s  
84/75/r  
50/40/r  
56/49/t  
65/55/pc  
60/50/r  
85/73/pc  
45/36/r  
El Paso  
62/43  
Fairbanks  
Honolulu  
Houston  
Indianapolis  
Kansas City  
Las Vegas  
Little Rock  
Los Angeles  
Houston  
73/50  
45/22/sf  
39/26/s  
67/47/s  
57/38/c  
69/54/s  
44/30/s  
56/36/s  
72/53/s  
56/42/pc  
66/52/pc  
NOTICE  
Miami  
80/66  
Tampa  
Tulsa  
Tucson  
Washington, DC  
79/63/pc 78/64/pc  
50/31/pc 57/36/pc  
TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS AND  
TAXPAYERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP  
OF WEST BLOOMFIELD  
Shown are today’s noon positions of weather systems and  
precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day.  
64/45/t  
66/33/t  
71/48/s  
49/33/s  
MARCH MEETINGS OF  
THE BOARD OF REVIEW  
Weather(W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain,  
sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice  
The exemption of certain local school operating taxes for “qualified  
agricultural properties” may be appealed to the local Board of Review.  
The exemption of certain taxes for “Principal Residence Properties” may  
be appealed to the Michigan Department of Treasury.  
CITY OF FERNDALE BOARD OF REVIEW  
City Hall, 300 E. Nine Mile Rd.  
Ferndale MI 48220  
To appeal an assessment, properties classified as Agricultural and  
Residential must protest at the Board of Review to protect your right for  
further appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal for valuation and exemption  
appeals and/or State Tax Commission for classification appeals.  
PUBLIC NOTICE  
To all persons liable to assessment for property taxes in the City of  
Ferndale, County of Oakland, State of Michigan: the 2024 Assessment  
Roll will be subject to review and inspection by the Board of Review  
which will meet at 9:00 am on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in the Council  
Chambers of City Hall, 300 E. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale MI 48220.  
Please note: the organizational meeting held from 9:00 – 11:00 am on  
Tuesday, March 5th is not open to the public.  
Please use the Parcel Identification Number when referring to your  
property so that your records can be quickly located.  
An Organizational Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 from  
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Note: No appeals are heard at this meeting.  
The West Bloomfield Township Board of Review shall meet on the  
following dates at the Township Hall, 4550 Walnut Lake Road, West  
Bloomfield, Michigan for the purpose of hearing appeals:  
Assessment protests from property owners will be heard before the Board  
of Review at meetings to be held in the Council Chambers and Conference  
Room of City Hall, 300 E. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale MI 48220 on:  
TUESDAY  
March 05, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  
(No Appeals)  
WEDNESDAY March 06, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and  
3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  
THURSDAY  
March 5, Council Chambers  
11:00 am – 12:00 noon  
1:00 – 5:00 pm  
March 07, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and  
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  
7:00 – 8:00 pm  
FRIDAY  
March 08, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and  
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  
March 6, Council Chambers  
9:00 am – 12:00 noon  
1:00 – 5:00 pm  
Downstairs Conference Room  
7:00 – 8:00 pm  
MONDAY  
TUESDAY  
March 11, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and  
3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  
March 12, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and  
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  
March 11, Council Chambers  
9:00 am – 12:00 noon  
1:00 – 5:00 pm  
If you have any questions regarding your assessment, please call or  
visit the Assessor’s Office at (248) 451-4850 for an informal Assessor’s  
Review beginning Friday, February 16, 2024 and concluding Monday,  
March 4, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  
Downstairs Conference Room  
7:00 – 8:00 pm  
If you wish to appear before the Board of Review for a formal appeal,  
contact the Assessor’s Office for an appointment beginning on Friday,  
February 16, 2024 and no later than 4:30 p.m., on Monday, March 4,  
2024. Appointments are 5 minutes each on the above published dates.  
Due to time constraints, appointments may not be rescheduled.  
March 12, Council Chambers  
9:00 am – 12:00 noon  
1:00 – 5:00 pm  
7:00 – 8:00 pm  
Board of Review appeals by letter will also be accepted, in place of a  
personal appearance, if received by Friday, March 08, 2024.  
Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are also allowed. For  
an appointment, please contact Oakland County Equalization:  
PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION AFFIDAVIT INFORMATION:  
If you purchased your principal residence after June 1, 2023, and have  
not claimed the Principal Residence Exemption, you are required to file  
an affidavit on or before June 1, 2024 for the immediately succeeding  
summer tax levy and all subsequent tax levies or by November 1,  
2024 for the immediately succeeding winter tax levy and all subsequent  
tax levies.  
(248) 858-0776. Written letters of appeal, in lieu of  
a personal  
appearance, will be accepted if received by 4:00 pm, Tuesday,  
March 5, 2024.  
Please address letters to:  
Board of Review  
City of Ferndale  
300 East Nine Mile Road  
Ferndale, MI 48220  
ASSESSOR’S OFFICE  
WEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP  
;