DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
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Rory Trowsse - Department of Public Works Supervisor
Donna DeNise - Department of Public Works Administration
| Office Hours: | Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, except on holidays |
| Location: | 70350 Powell Road |
| | Romeo, MI 48065 |
| | 586-752-2684 phone |
| | 586-752-2307 fax |
The Village of Romeo Department of Public Works is responsible for the maintenance of all
Village properties, buildings, Iron Removal Plant, wells and well pumping stations, water distribution system,
village streets, sidewalks, alleys, right of ways, parks, parking areas and signage. Other activities
include utility billings for water/sewer, water/sewer taps, connections, shut offs, and repairs,
hydrant maintenance and flushing, meter reading, meter installation and repairs, cemetery burials and grounds maintenance.
Maintenance of Main Street (Van Dyke) and 32 Mile Road (East/West St. Clair) are not the responsibility
of the Village. These major thoroughfares are maintained by the Macomb County Road Commission and any issues
relating to them should be directed to the County @ 586/752-3662.
Questions or issues relating to infrastructure improvements, repairs, comments and/or concerns
within Village can be directed to either the Department of Public Works or the Village Clerks office.
WATER DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
WATER RATES
Water and sewer rates shown below are per gallon.
Minimum water billing is based on 10,000 gallons.
| SERVICE | RESIDENT | INDUSTRIAL | OUTSIDE VILLAGE |
| WATER | $.0015 | $.00175 | $.00301 |
| SEWER | $.0028 | $.0028 | |
| TOTAL | $.0043 | $.00455 | |
WATER BILLS
Billed the 1st of the Month following end of period, due 30th of the month to avoid penalty
| PERIOD COVERED: | BILL DATE |
| Dec 15 to Mar 15 | April 1 |
| Mar 15 to Jun 15 | July 1 |
| Jun 15 to Sep 15 | October 1 |
| Sep 15 to Dec 15 | January 1 |
PLANNING ON MOVING
Remember to call in for a final bill. A 48-hour notice is required for processing of all final bills and shut off notices, unless determined an emergency.
NAME OR ADDRESS CHANGE Contact either the Department of Public works or the Clerk's Office so that we may update our records.
HYDRANT FLUSHING
Routine hydrant flushing is done annually, in the fall. Notices are sent directly to your home prior to work being done.
STREETS
There is no parking allowed on village streets between the hours of 3am - 6 am.
Street maintenance includes sweeping, snow and ice removal, paving, road cuts and repairs and signage.
SIDEWALKS
Village Ordinance requires the owner/occupants of any premises or property within the Village limits to clear snow, ice and debris from sidewalks adjacent to and abutting their property. Snow must be cleared when there is an accumulation of 2" or more. The occupant or owner must make a prudent effort to control ice accumulation by either removing or applying sufficient amounts of deicing material or sand.
CEMETERY
Scheduling of grave openings and closings, foundations and general maintenance questions regarding the cemetery should be directed to the Village Clerk/Cemetery Sexton at the Village Hall.