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General Assembly meets on October 27 The General Assembly (GA) of SEMCOG will meet on Thursday, October 27, 2005, at the MSU Management Education Center (811 West Square Lake Road, Troy) beginning at 4:30 p.m. The GA will be requested to adopt the amendment of four projects to the 2030 Regional Transportation Plan for Southeast Michigan. This process allows the projects to be programmed into the Transportation Improvement Program, making them eligible for funding. The meeting will feature two important presentations. Larry Alexander, President and CEO of the Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau, will speak about the numerous activities and events taking place in Southeast Michigan, including the Super Bowl, that are improving the quality of life in the region. Gretchen Driskell, Mayor of Saline and Chair of SEMCOG's Transportation Advisory Council, will discuss the recently passed transportation bill, known as SAFETEA-LU, which includes $100 million for a rapid transit project between Ann Arbor and Detroit, with service to Metro Airport. Other items on the agenda include the recent series of public service announcements produced by Comcast Cable and SEMCOG promoting the Seven Simple Steps to Clean Water (copies will be available for SEMCOG members for use on community cable) and the debut of SEMCOG's updated Citizens' Guide to Transportation Planning in Southeast Michigan. Contact: Amy Malmer, SEMCOG Legislative Affairs Coordinator.
Profile of Detroit: Beyond the Super Bowl will be featured at Real Estate Forum SEMCOG is one of the sponsors of the 19th annual University of Michigan/Urban Land Institute Real Estate Forum, scheduled for October 19, 2005, at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center, Detroit, MI, and October 20, 2005, at the Michigan League, Ann Arbor, MI. The theme of this year's conference is "Detroit Beyond the Super Bowl: Tackling Real Estate Development from Midtown to Mexicantown." SEMCOG will contribute a Profile of Detroit: Beyond the Super Bowl to be distributed at the conference; copies will be available from SEMCOG Information Services after the event. The first day of the forum will feature a keynote address by Samuel Logan, Publisher of the Michigan Chronicle and Michigan FrontPage and a bus tour of the region. The second day will feature a keynote address by Christopher B. Leinberger, Professor of Practice and Director of Graduate Real Estate Development Certificate Program at the University of Michigan and a Super Bowl Presentation by the Super Bowl XL Committee. A schedule of events and a registration form are available at www.umuliforum.com. Contact: U-M Conference Management Services, (734) 764-5297.
Reminder to community officials: DWSD rates meeting is October 20 The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) will hold the first of four meetings with its wholesale customers (communities) on the 2006-2007 water and sewer rates on Thursday, October 20, 2005 in the Ambassador Room at SEMCOG (10 a.m.-noon water rates; noon-1 p.m. lunch; 1-3 p.m. sewer rates). Communities who are wholesale water and/or sewer customers are encouraged to attend all four meetings. The DWSD Web site — www.dwsd.org — has the final meeting schedule, agendas, and background materials. Contact: George Ellenwood, DWSD Public Affairs Manager to RSVP for lunch, (313) 964-9460.
Creating Collaborative Communities at WSU October 31-November 1 SEMCOG is a co-sponsor of a conference on Creating Collaborative Communities on October 31 and November 1 at Wayne State University. This two-day conference focuses on the importance of interlocal cooperation and resource sharing among local governments. On October 31, the focus is on academic research. On November 1, the focus is on building interlocal cooperation. Attendees can register for one or both days. Additional information and registration materials for this important conference can be found at www.creatingcollaborativecommuities.com. Contact: Naheed Huq, SEMCOG Coordinator of Community and Economic Development or Rachel Gartell at Rachel@suburbsalliance.org.
SEMCOG Ordinance Collection adds new tools SEMCOG Information Services announces the addition of new tools for use in conjunction with its Ordinance Collection. SEMCOG has recently subscribed to Municode.com and the Model Ordinance Service from IMLA (International Municipal Lawyers Association). If your community is looking to update an ordinance or create a new one, contact SEMCOG Information Services to help with the research — whether the search requires sample ordinances, other communities' ordinances on the same subject, and/or additional material to help draft an updated/new ordinance. Remember, these services are available free of charge to communities who are members of SEMCOG. Contact: SEMCOG Information Services.
Southeast Michigan Employment, Training, and Family Resource Expo is October 28 In partnership with stakeholders from across the region, including SEMCOG, the United Way for Southeastern Michigan is working to increase opportunities for local job seekers — including hurricane disaster survivors — by linking them to employers and providing the necessary human service and financial support network. A key first step in this effort is the Southeast Michigan Employment, Training, and Family Resource Expo, to be held on Friday, October 28, 2005, from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Michigan State Fairground (in the Michigan Mart and West Mall Buildings; use the Woodward entrance), 1120 West State Fair, Detroit. The free expo is open to all Metro Detroit residents, including hurricane survivors who have relocated to Southeast Michigan. Contact: Jacqueline Jones, United Way, (313) 226-9480.
Emergency Preparedness for Business Continuity conference is November 10 The second annual Emergency Preparedness for Business Continuity conference will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2005, from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Oakland University. It will inform business/employers of local community emergency response plans and activities from key leaders responsible for emergency preparedness and response. A full day of interactive sessions and exhibitors will provide information to improve emergency preparedness programs for personal safety and business preservation. Register online at www.sba.oakland.edu/ce; cost is $235 per person. The conference is presented by Oakland University, in partnership with Leadership Oakland, the Rochester Regional Chamber, and Automation Alley present Contact: Sarah Serra Prucha, Center for Executive Education, (248) 370-4513.
October is fertilizer month Fertilize sparingly and caringly was the first tip of the "Our Water. Our Future, Ours to Protect. — Seven Simple Steps to Clean Water" campaign that began in April 2004. Fertilizer application is again the topic of the month in October 2005. Fertilizing during the early fall season can help strengthen your lawn's roots for an early spring green. Applying fertilizer in the cooler temperatures and rain of early fall provides your lawn with the nutrients it needs to recover from the hot summer months. To support local efforts, materials are available for ordering and can be found at www.semcog.org. Contact: SEMCOG Information Services.
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