MAY 2021

MAY 2021 DPS News MAY As the Covid restrictions are lifting, life For is getting back to a sense of normalcy and those DPS personnel are as busy as ever, that especially with the favorable weather this missed it month. All public and private construction projects are moving full steam ahead keeping our engineering team extremely busy. Garage personnel are working on all routine and preventative projects in addition to onboarding the five new laborers we recently welcomed. We’ve also found a little time to have some fun as well. Thanks to Jared and Todd for bringing a front loader, filling it with water and dumping it on the Mayor, giving us all a good laugh. We also had a great showing at our recent golf outing (see the golf outing page to find out who won). Keep up the great work everyone and stay safe and cool in June! Thanks to those that advocated for the “S” ! The Garage has received its new, updated and correct sign! All things seem possible in May – Edwin Way Teale

2021 Construction Projects Concrete Program #1 – Northwest side of the City New concrete has been poured on several streets, more to come Concrete Program #2 – Southeast side of the City New concrete has been poured on several streets, more to come Asphalt Program – Butler Rd Road closure, work progressing Hamlin Road Reconstruction One side of road closed, work progressing Avon/Dequindre Project Design Ongoing Vactor disposal pad and wash bay Design phase Water Main project Tienken Manor/ Grosse Pines Ongoing Pipe bursting

DPS Appreciation DPS employees were treated to special treats twice in May. First, from Councilwomen Theresa Mungioli, who dropped off chocolate covered pretzels at both the Garage and City Hall. The owners of Canine Country Club sent cookies for the team for the great work they did on the ditch in front of their home. Good Morning City Council Members Morita & Blair, Mr. Thank you Schneck, and Mr. Davis, Rochester Hills Team – I just wanted to express my gratitude to the City of Rochester Hills for installing pedestrian crossing signals, Thank you for sending our Land signage, and new overhead lighting at the crosswalk Improvement Permit for the located at the intersection of Brewster Road and Colorado Redwood Rochester Hills East Avenue. Streetlighting is important for pedestrian safety, Avon Road Project. It has been and with a new housing development under construction a long journey and as you can nearby, we can expect more people to use the Brewster/ imagine we are extremely Colorado street crossing. I frequently drive or walk by this excited to get going. intersection and appreciate the installation of lighting that did not exist before. I hope that other pedestrian We look forward to working crossings in the city see additional lighting & safety with all of you towards the features installed in the future. completion of this newest Redwood neighborhood. Sincerely, Sincerely, Chuck Grasser Director of Development Thomas Yazbeck District 2, Rochester Hills, MI

2021 DPS Golf Outing

Other Department News Aron Ceniceros has been promoted to a Construction Inspector II Great Response from RCOC Councilman Walker contacted DPS to let us know of a damaged guard rail on Dutton. It was determined the impact head on guard rail was damaged while RCOC was grading the gravel road. After reaching out to RCOC, the repair was made within 24 hours of alerting them of this issue. Next month we will celebrate the Art on Auburn artists and the grand opening of the Splash Pad. Special thanks to Seth for all the product research & decal exhibits and Bud & Jeff for applying all 25 of the artwork pieces to the pavement. See the pics to the left for a sample of the application process.