February 18, 2016

For more information on any items featured, contact Community Relations.

TICKETS ON SALE FOR STATE OF THE CITY

Tuesday, May 3 at 7:30am at Suburban Collection Showplace

Tickets are going fast for the annual State of the City Address on May 3 at the Suburban Collection Showplace.

Breakfast is at 7:30am and is included in the $25 ticket price. Those who only want to attend the speech portion, which starts at 8:45am, can do so at no cost.

The event did sell out last year so be sure to get your tickets now! Seating is limited to the first 280 attendees. In this annual address, Mayor Bob Gatt will highlight the achievements of 2015 and look ahead to future issues and projects.

Tickets, including tables of 10, can be purchased online or by sending a check made payable to:

City of Novi

Attn: Stephanie Schuetzler

45175 Ten Mile Road

Novi, MI 48375

In our continued efforts to be eco-friendly, printed invitations will not be mailed. Attendees will receive an email that will serve as their official invitation to the event.

For more information, contact communityrelations@cityofnovi.org or call 248.735.5628.

PROPERTY TAX REMINDER

Last day to pay delinquent property taxes in Novi is February 29

The deadline to pay 2015 winter property taxes without penalty has passed, but residents still have until February 29 to pay delinquent 2015 property taxes at the Treasurer's Office in Novi.

If that deadline is missed, on March 1 delinquent taxes must be settled at the Oakland County Treasurer's Office, 1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Pontiac, MI 48341, with additional penalties.

If you have any questions, contact the Novi Treasurer's Office at 248.347.0440.

POLICE AND FIRE AWARDS CEREMONY

Thursday, February 25 at 7:30pm at the Novi Civic Center

Come honor the men and women who keep Novi safe at the annual Police and Fire Awards ceremony at the Novi Civic Center.

The free community event celebrates the accomplishments and recognizes the professional development achievements of those who protect and serve the community.

Both departments will recognize employees of the year, including Police Officer of the Year, Civilian Employee of the Year and Firefighter of the Year at the event. There also will be numerous other recognitions throughout the evening.

For more information about the Novi Police and Fire Departments, visit cityofnovi.org.

GET ANSWERS TO YOUR FAQ'S

City offers numerous resources to assist residents

The City of Novi understands the importance of having an informed citizenry. And while many residents still like stopping by the Novi Civic Center or picking up the phone, there are numerous other options available to keep them connected.

A good place to start is cityofnovi.org, a one-stop shop for information about City services, programming, ordinances and anything else a resident may need. Located conveniently on the main page with a bell icon, the Citizen Self-Help Knowledge Base, contains links to your most frequently asked questions, as well as a form to request assistance from a City department.

The City also operates Facebook and Twitter accounts that provide up-to-the-minute updates and other information about City services and events. If you have a little more time to spare, the City's YouTube page features a variety of programs that offer public safety tips, library news, business features, events and more.

There also are a variety of e-newsletters residents can sign up for (and no we will not spam you). "I Am Novi" comes out twice a month and highlights important events or upcoming deadlines. "Destination Recreation" comes out the other two weeks and provides information about recreation opportunities in the City. "Drive, Ride, Walk" comes out once a week during construction season and provides updates on construction in Novi, Oakland County and the Michigan Department of Transportation.

Any questions can be directed to communityrelations@cityofnovi.org or 248.735.5628.