City of Berkley COVID-19 Update - June 4, 2021
We would like to share with the Berkley community that the City will be reopening by individual municipal building locations via our COVID-19 Recovery and Reopening Plan.
Our facilities will be opening the following ways:
- Parks & Recreation: Community Center will open on June 1. Learn more at www.berkleymich.org/parks.
- Library: Opens June 7 for Grab & Go Service. Learn more at www.berkleymich.org/library.
- **Latest Update**City Hall & Public Works (DPW): Opens June 14 to the public for partial hours (8:30 AM - 1 PM).
- As always, Public Safety has remained open to provide 24-hour operations and support to the community.
- However, the front lobby is closed for construction. If anyone needs to meet, they can contact them at 248-658-3380.
City Hall and Public Works will be OPEN to the public starting Monday, June 14 for partial hours (8:30 AM - 1 PM).
This includes the following municipal services:
- Community Development (building/planning, permitting, licensing, and zoning). Visit the Department's page for more details here.
- If you would like to speak to the Building Official, Code Enforcement, or an inspector, please call first. They will be able to return your calls when they are in the office.
- Applications and plans should be completed prior to entering the building.
- Clerk's Office (FOIA records, pet and peddlers licenses, and elections). Visit the Department's page for more details here.
- Public Works Department (yard waste & leaf collection, chipper service, water main maintenance, and repairs). Visit the Department's page for more details here.
- Finance / Treasury Department (water and utility bills, property transfer forms, or tax deferment forms). Visit the Department's page for more details here.
- A Note About Payments: Please visit our Finance/Treasury page to learn more about how payments will be accepted.
Parks & Recreations: Community Center will open June 1
- Indoor and outdoor programs will continue following the guidelines from the CDC and State Health Department.
- Room/space rentals will resume abiding by the State's COVID-19 compacity guidelines.
- Summer Camp will continue following Michigan’s Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) Guidelines for Safe Child Care Operations during COVID-19.
- Visit the Department's page for more details here.
- You'll be able to browse the collections, make your selections, and check them out at the front desk. Curbside pickup will continue to be available.
- Grab & Go and curbside hours will continue to be Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm and Tuesday and Thursday from 3 pm to 7 pm.
- Visit the Department's page for more details here.
The Museum will be OPEN beginning June 16 during regular business hours:
- Wednesdays: 10 AM - 1 PM
- Sundays: 2 PM - 4 PM
- Please Note: We will be closed on holidays (including Fathers Day on June 20)
- Learn more at www.berkleymich.org/museum.
What to Expect When City Facilities Open
- Masks are not required for both the public and staff but are strongly encouraged.
- Staff will continue to submit to a daily COVID-19 screening questionnaire per MiOSHA requirements.
- Staff will continue frequent cleaning procedures, especially for high-touch surface areas such as service counters.
- Signs encouraging social distancing and best practices will be prominently posted throughout the buildings and on the entrance doors.
- Plastic shields or "Sneeze Guards" will remain over the counters to limit person-to-person contact with staff and residents.
- Hand sanitizer stations will be maintained at all entrances.
Wondering How to Get In Touch with a Specific Department?
Please refer to the contact information listed below to get in touch with a specific department:
Location | Address | Phone | Department Email |
City Manager's Office | 3338 Coolidge Hwy. | 248-658-3350 | cmo@berkleymich.net |
Communications (Media Relations) |
3338 Coolidge Hwy. | 248-658-3333 | communications@berkleymich.net |
Downtown Development Authority (DDA) | 3338 Coolidge Hwy. | 248-658-3353 | director@downtownberkley.com |
City Clerk's Office | 3338 Coolidge Hwy. | 248-658-3310 | clerk@berkleymich.net |
Community Development (Building/Planning) | 3338 Coolidge Hwy. | 248-658-3320 | building@berkleymich.net |
Code Enforcement | 3338 Coolidge Hwy. | 248-658-3320 | codeofficer@berkleymich.net |
Finance/Treasury | 3338 Coolidge Hwy. | 248-658-3310 | treasury@berkleymich.net |
Library | 3155 Coolidge Hwy. | 248-658-3440 | library@berkleymich.net |
Parks & Recreation | 2400 Robina | 248-658-3470 | parks@berkleymich.net |
Public Works | 3238 Bacon | 248-658-3490 | publicworks@berkleymich.net |
Public Safety | 2395 12 Mile Rd. | 248-658-3380 | Emergency Number: 9-1-1 |