Welcome Booklet

Safe, Taylor, Michigan!
Friendly
Neighborhoods

Beautiful
Public
Parks

Great
Dining,
Shopping and
Entertainment

Quality Prime
City Logistical
Location
Services

“As a city, Taylor has so much to offer,
yet our greatest natural resource remains
in the hands of our resident volunteers!”

Mayor Rick Sollars

Industrial, Recreational City of Taylor, Michigan
Commercial, events and Information for residents and visitors
activities
and Retail
Development

Community A list of some of the yearly events, programs and
Calendar activities sponsored by the City of Taylor.

Yearly Events and Dates to Remember Community Calendar

Sign up for event notices on the City of Taylor Website: www.cityoftaylor.com

• New Years Dinner Buffet - Lakes of Taylor - January
• Senior New Year’s Party - Ford Senior Center - January
• Valentines Dinner - Lakes of Taylor - February
• Senior Valentines Day Party - Ford Senior Center - February
• Daddy Daughter Dance - Banquet Center - February
• Easter Brunch - Lakes of Taylor - Easter Sunday
• Bunny Luncheon - Petting Farm - Easter weekend
• Armed Forces Remembrance Day - May
• Summer Festival - Heritage Park Grounds - June, 3 day event
• Senior Annual Picnic - Ford Senior Center - August
• Fall Fest - Heritage Park - October
• Safe Halloween - Heritage Park - October
• Senior Halloween Party - Ford Senior Center - October
• Thanksgiving Buffet - Lakes of Taylor - November

• Senior Christmas Party - Ford Senior Center - December

The Gateway Bridge, a welcoming sight in the City of Important Numbers at a Glance REMEMBER,
Taylor. Not only an engineering wonder, this bridge is
a testament to Taylor’s many logistical advantages! • City of Taylor: (734) 287-6550 The Customer
• Board of Education: (734) 374-1200 Assistance Center
• The Information Center: (734) 282-7171 can answer most
• Dept. of Human Services: (313) 375-2500
• Humane Society: (734) 721-7300 questions:
• Taylor Post Office: (734) 946-4863
• Taylor Library: (734) 287-4840 (734) 287-6550
• Taylor Golf: (734) 287-2100
• Taylor Senior Center: (313) 291-7740

Taylor, Michigan - Smart City! City Learn about your city government, the role of our
Government elected officials and their scheduled meetings.
A Smart City is one that uses new technology and green initiatives to improve
the quality of life for its residents while reducing their Carbon footprint . Visit us online at www.cityoftaylor.com

Energy Public The Department of Public Works manages our city
Green Works streets, water mains and sewer system.

Ask about volunteering at the Animal Shelter.

Global The Taylor Police and Fire departments keep our
residents, visitors and businesses safe.
Public
Safety Learn how to keep your neighborhood safe.

Golf, Parks, Taylor has two City-owned Golf Courses, great
Recreation recreational facilities and many beautiful parks.

Join a league, take a class, visit the Petting Farm.

Mobile

Development Taylor is known as a City on the Grow. Our
Services Development Services Departments are here for

Taylor is ideally located for businesses of all kinds.

Global /Internet: Property Useful information for residents, renters
Check list and landlords.
• New city website
• New WiFi locations Help keep our neighborhoods clean and safe.
• Use of electronic tablets
• Online Podcasts

Mobile: Green Initiatives: Community A list of some of the yearly events, programs and
Calendar activities sponsored by the City of Taylor.
• iCare app for service requests • Taylor named Tree City USA
• City Social Media pages • Solar and wind power sustain Stay informed with our community calendar.
• Smart meters = accurate billing.
• Responsive web site works Petting Farm Education Center.

on mobile devices. • Geo-thermal climate control at
• Mobile warning service Ford Senior Center.

• Weekly curbside recycling
• City-wide composting

Interior Property Check List

Is your home’s interior clean, safe and well maintained?

Walls and Ceilings Electrical Equipment

• Clean • Adequate service provided

• No holes • Two outlets per habitable
space
• No loose or peeling
paint/wallpaper • Wiring properly installed
and maintained
• No cracked missing
plaster • Equipment and appliances
properly installed and safely
• Dwelling appears maintained
structurally sound

The City of Taylor is one of 18 surburban cities and townships Floors, Doors and Windows Property Checklist
in Wayne County, Michigan known as the Downriver Area. The
name describes locations on the western shore of the Detroit Floors: Should be structurally sound, clean and in good condition
River as it flows south to Lake Erie. Doors: Easily opened from inside, not blocked
Windows: One 4-square-foot minimum opening area and 48” or less above the
Taylor has the largest population Downriver and includes the floor in sleeping rooms, one per habitable space (except bathrooms), open freely,
Wayne County Community College Downriver Campus, no damage or broken glass
Southland Mall, the Taylor Sportsplex, Beaumont Hospital,
Taylor Meadows and Lakes of Taylor golf courses, the Wallside Smoke Detectors
Windows factory, Heritage Park site of the annual Junior League
World Series and the Heritage Park Petting Farm. A properly working smoke detector in your home is very important;
check the batteries regularly.
We like to say "all roads lead to Taylor" since we are intersected
by the I-94 and I-75 freeways, home to six miles of Telegraph • A basic smoke detector shall be located in every sleeping room and between
Road (US-24) and just blocks away from the Southfield Freeway every sleeping area and the rest of the house.
(M-39).
• Place detectors on the ceiling or on the wall mounted between 4 and 12 inches
Taylor boasts great city services, comfortable neighborhoods, from the ceiling.
outstanding recreation, and three industrial parks - features that
allow our residents to live, work, shop and play, all within a • Avoid placing detectors near bathrooms and kitchens where steam or cooking
convenient 24 square miles. might accidentally trigger the detector.

Whether you’re just visiting or moving in to stay, you’ll find • In addition to the above requirements, at least one detector shall be installed on
Taylor made for you! every level of the home if one is not present from the above requirements.

Know How to Find the Following in an Emergency: !

• Main water shut-off valve
• Main electrical disconnect
• Circuit breaker or fuse panel
• Main gas valve/heating system disconnect

Property Check List Exterior Property Check List A message from

Begin your home inspection outside. Walk around the perimeter of City of Taylor
the building and take notes of what you observe. Mayor Rick Sollars

Be sure to check for the following maintenance items: “Welcome to
the great City of Taylor
• Address: Can it be easily read from the street?
• Walls: Are they watertight and intact? Michigan! “
• Windows: Are they operable, unbroken, watertight and screened?
• Doors: Are they watertight, and hinges and latches operable? As Mayor of the City of Taylor, I am excited to have you join us! I am a life-
• Paint: Is it weather resistant, not peeling? long resident of Taylor and I am very honored to be serving my hometown.
• Steps: Are steps in safe condition and are there handrails? Taylor has so much to offer. Whether you are looking for a place to live,
• Decks: Do decks more than 30 inches high have guard railings? work and raise a family or start a business in our city, you’ll see why we’re
• Porches: Are there supports and railings? Is it structurally sound? Taylor Made for you! Within our 24 square mile boarders, we have access to
• Foundation: Is it structurally sound and free of defects? a major shopping mall, an international airport and two interstate highways.
Our industrial parks thrive because of our prime location and great logistics.
(Drainage should be directed away from the foundation.) Taylor boasts two municipal golf courses, 24 beautiful public parks, a
• Roof: Is it sagging? Does it have excessive layers of shingles, curled petting farm, recreation center and multi-sports ice arena complex. Our city
services are unmatched and delivered by caring, dedicated employees.
or missing shingles or limbs hanging over the roof? I hope you will become interested and active in the many programs we have
• Chimney: Is it secure? Check for cracks or movement. to offer and join us in making a difference in our city’s future.

Check for these Code violation issues Sincerely, Mayor Rick Sollars

• Is the yard clean and well maintained? A great way to Explore Taylor is to visit our
sister site on the Internet:
• Are there abandoned refrigerators, furniture or other appliances www.exploretaylor.com
stored in the yard or alley?

• Are weeds and grass cut so they are shorter than 8 inches?
• Are sidewalks and driveways kept free of obstructions?
• Are sheds, garages, fences and walls maintained?
• Are vehicles parked on a driveway surface, are they operable and

currently tagged? (except those stored within enclosed structures)

Make a list of needed changes.

Government Taylor City Hall Facts about Taylor, MI ANIMALS Development Services

23555 Goddard Road. • Named after President Zachary Taylor ♦ No wild or exotic animals, fowl, farm animals or livestock are
Taylor, MI 48180 • 24 square miles - Population 63 K permitted in a kennel, household or otherwise.
• Easy access to major freeways & airport
Telephone: (734) 287-6550 • Excellent development opportunities ♦ Domestic animals, dogs, cats, and non-breeding rabbits, are limited
• Safe neighborhoods, School of Choice to a total of three animals age four months or older per household.
• Great shopping, dinning & entertainment
• 24 beautiful public parks ♦ It shall be unlawful for any person within the city to own, possess or
• Multi sports arena and Recreation Center harbor a dog or cat six months of age or over for a period of five days or
• Newly renovated Senior Activity Center more without first having obtained a license therefore.
• Two Arthur Hills designed golf courses
• Heritage Park Village and Shops ♦ No person within the city shall treat any animal in a cruel or inhumane
• Petting Farm in the heart of the city manner. No person shall willfully or negligently cause or permit such
• Home of Junior League World Series animal to suffer torture or unnecessary pain.
• Three fire stations, full time firefighters
• Southland Mall What to do if you receive a ticket for an Ordinance violation:
• City operated Library
• City Veterans Museum Follow the instructions on the reverse of the ticket to either admit
• Named Tree City USA 25 years running fault and pay the fine or request a court date to have a hearing on
your case. Sometimes there are circumstances that the court will
take into consideration, however ignorance to the ordinance is not
one of them.

Common reasons to visit City Hall The City of Taylor was named CITY TAXES
after the 12th President of the
• Apply for a business license United States, Zachary Taylor. Summer Taxes are billed on July 1 and
• Change voter’s registration Winter Taxes are billed on December 31.
• Pay a water bill or taxes www.cityoftaylor.com
• Watch a Council meeting The Treasurer’s office accepts payments 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday
• Pick up permit through Friday except holidays. There is also a 24-hour secure drop box
• Visit the Veterans Museum outside. You may also mail in your payment or use the online payment
feature at the following link:

https://www.officialpayments.com/index.jsp

Use jurisdiction code No. 3211

Property owners are entitled to appeal their assessments at the
annual March Board of Review after receiving their assessment notices in
late February. Call the City Assessor’s Office at 734-374-1315 regarding any
questions as to the assessment of your property.

BLIGHT EXECUTIVE BRANCH

No person shall maintain or permit to be maintained any of these causes of blight Mayor Rick Sollars must see to the
or blighting factors upon any property in the city owned, leased, rented or occupied
by such person. efficient operation of city departments and
therefore is the Chief Administrative Officer
• allowing grass or weeds to grow to a height of eight (8) inches or of the city. Quality Services for residents, a
more. balanced budget, and economic growth are
Mayor Sollars first order of business.
• In any area zoned residential, the storage of junk automobiles, except in
an enclosed building. For more information on the mayor and his
duties, visit the City of Taylor website.
• In any area zoned for residential purposes, the existence of any structure
or part of a structure which because of fire, wind or other nature disas- www.cityoftaylor.com/government
ter, or physical deterioration is no longer habitable, as a dwelling, nor
useful for any other purpose. Mayor Rick Sollars

Development Services • In any area zoned for residential purposes, the storage or accumulation The City Clerk can assist you with election Government
of junk, trash, rubbish or refuse of any kind, except domestic refuse
stored in such a manner as not to create a nuisance for a period not to information such as voter registration and
exceed 30 days. absentee voter applications. Other functions of
the office are to provide business license applica-
• In any area zoned for residential purposes, the storage upon any prop- tions and birth and death certificates for those
erty of building materials unless there is in force a valid building permit born or deceased in Taylor. For a full list of ser-
issued by the city for construction upon the property and the materials vices visit the City of Taylor website.
are intended for use in connection with such construction.
www.cityoftaylor.com/government
FIREWORKS
Cynthia A. Bower
Consumer fireworks may be discharged only on the day before, the day of, and
the day after, a national holiday, but only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and The Latin phrase on the The City Clerk is the keeper of the City
12:00 midnight, except on New Years' Day, when consumer fireworks may also City Seal translates to Seal and is charged with affixing it to
be discharged between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 1:00 a.m. “All power belongs to all official documents. The seal bears
the symbols of growth and industry
TRASH CAN PLACEMENT the people”. under the auspice of the mighty eagle
which represents freedom.
No person occupying or in possession of any premises where solid waste is sched-
uled to be picked up shall place any container containing solid waste at the place The City Treasurer is responsible for
of pickup before 6:00 p.m. of the day preceding the scheduled collection of the
solid waste. No person shall leave any such container at the place of collection collecting all monies payable to the City of
after 8:00 p.m. of the day of actual collection. Cans should be placed out of sight Taylor including taxes, water bills, license and
from the street unless on a trash pick up day. permit fees. You may pay at the cashier’s
window or use the on-line payment system.
SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL
For a full list of services visit the City of Taylor
Sec. 48-123. All snow and ice which has accumulated prior to 6:00 a.m. website: www.cityoftaylor.com/government
on a public sidewalk adjacent to property not zoned residentially shall be
removed by the owner or occupant by noon.

Edward L. Bourassa

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Keep Our Neighborhoods Beautiful

PARKING

Taylor City Council Taylor City Council is the legislative ► Keep city streets clear for emergency vehicles during a declared emergency.

branch of our city government. The Council ►Don’t park on your street between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on your trash day.
meets on the first and third Tuesday of every
month at 7 p.m. To reach a council member, ► Parking in any of the following places is prohibited:
telephone at (734) 374-8799 and leave a
message with their secretary. You can also • On a sidewalk
leave a voicemail by calling (734) 374-1320 or • In front of a public or private driveway
obtain council email addresses from the city • Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant
website: www.cityoftaylor.com/government • On a crosswalk
• Within 20 feet of a crosswalk
• At a place where an official sign prohibits stopping or parking Development Services
• In a parking space which is clearly marked for use by disabled persons
• In violation of an official sign restricting the period of time for parking
• In a place or in a manner that blocks access to a fire lane

Government Keeping our neighborhoods clean and safe
guarantees quality of life for everyone!

Back row: Councilmen John Myers, Timothy Woolley, Charley Johnson
Front row: Councilman Daniel A. Bzura, Chair Pro-Tem Angela Croft,
Chairwoman Linda Parker -Craig, Councilman Alex Garza

JUDICIAL BRANCH

JUDGES OF THE The 23rd Judicial RENTAL DWELLINGS AND RENTAL UNITS
23RD DISTRICT COURT District Court is a
limited jurisdiction Sec. 8-102. - Registration required. The owners of any rental dwelling as
Judge Joseph Slaven court serving the herein defined shall register each such rental dwelling with the city and shall
Judge Geno Salomone City of Taylor. designate a person, as defined in section 8-105 as the responsible local agent
who shall be legally responsible for operating the registered rental dwelling.
COURT HOURS
8:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Sec. 8-107. - Certificate of compliance required.
No person shall lease, rent or cause a rental unit to be occupied unless there
Monday - Friday is a valid certificate of compliance issued by the building department in the
name of the owner or responsible local agent.

Website: www.cityoftaylor.com/151/23rd-District-Court

Development Services Property Maintenance TAYLOR CITY HALL Government

This section is intended as an informational guide to the property 23555 Goddard Road.
maintenance Codes and Ordinances adopted by the City of Taylor, Michigan. Telephone: (734) 287-6550

Our Ordinance officers conduct periodic Website:
inspections to ensure the quality of life www.cityoftaylor.com
in Taylor neighborhoods.
As a new resident in the City of Taylor, Taylor City Hall is where our city government offices are housed. You may have
you may find it helpful to review our
city ordinances. Some of the most com- cause to visit here to pay a water bill, watch a Council meeting or get a permit to do
mon code violations are outlined on the some renovations to your property or business.
next few pages. You can review them
further CITY COUNCIL
by visiting the city website here: CHAMBERS

http://www.cityoftaylor.com/806 23555 Goddard Road.
Telephone: (734) 374-1320
The City of Taylor recognized as TREE CITY USA
Website:
Find out what that means to the residents of Taylor. www.cityoftaylor.com/citycouncil

In 1991, the City of Taylor received its first Tree City Council Chambers This auditorium-style room is where the legislative
City USA award from the Arbor Day Foundation in
partnership with the U.S. Forest service. Taylor has branch of city government holds their bi-monthly meetings. The Taylor City Council
maintained its award status every year since. consists of seven members, elected at large. Each member serves a four year term.
We know that trees provide beauty, noise abatement, Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
they purify the air, and add to the property value of
our business and home owners. That is why the city 23rd DISTRICT COURT
has established policies and enacted Ordinances to
preserve and protect trees in Taylor. 23365 Goddard Road
Telephone: (734) 374-1334
www.arborday.org/programs/treeCityUSA
Website:

www.cityoftaylor.com/151/23rd-District-

The Court has jurisdiction over criminal misdemeanors, civil cases of $25,000 or

less, parking violations, traffic violations, ordinance violations, civil infractions,
landlord-tenant disputes and small claims cases up to $5,000.

Veterans Museum See why the Eureka Way is one
of the most popular development areas
A place to honor those who served
in the state of Michigan!
On May 5, 2009, the Taylor City Council created a
Museum Commission to govern the newly created
Veterans Museum at Taylor City Hall. The project was a
volunteer effort that proved so successful; the museum is

now a highlight of any visit to City Hall.

Government

Display cases like those above line the walls of the Taylor Veterans Museum in City http://mi-exploretaylor.civicplus.com/1252/Eureka-Way
Hall. Each case tells the story of a veteran’s time in military service.

The museum is open from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Admission is free.

www.cityoftaylor.com/museum

In a grand ceremony on
May 16 of 2009, the
City of Taylor Veterans
Museum was officially
opened to the public.

Local, State and
Federal dignitaries
attended the grand
opening ceremonies
which were covered by
all the local news
stations.

New City Website is a Valuable Tool

www.cityoftaylor.com

Development Click here to sign up for email Click ‘How do I?” to find a list
Services Notices of the latest city news. of frequently asked questions.

Economic and Community Development The Economic Development Department Use the quick find search
This department can assist you in your development by providing
information on properties that suit your needs as well as any incentive When you sign up for an account on the Government
programs that will make your start up easier. Visit the Economic city’s website, you have the benefit of

Development Department’s web page to request assistance. receiving email notifications on a
http://www.taylor.lib.mi.us/885/Business-Opportunities variety of topics that you select.

Community Development Block Grant Never miss an event date again!
HOME REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM
This program is designed to provide emergency repairs to homes owned by It’s easy, fast and free!
lower-to-moderate residents to bring the home to minimum code standards,
correct barriers to mobility and health, and to address safety hazards and City offices are closed for the following holidays:
energy improvements. The most common repairs include roofs, electrical, (This does not include Public Safety.)
plumbing, and furnaces. Other repairs are allowed under the program, but
remodeling or substantial reconstruction are not covered. • Martin Luther King Day • Labor Day
• Presidents Day • Veterans Day
Community Development Block Grant • Good Friday • Thanksgiving
FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM • Easter • Day After Thanksgiving
• Memorial Day • Christmas Eve
The Community Development Department assists with providing boxed • Independence Day • Christmas Day
food for Taylor residents twice monthly. The food purchased through the
Gleaners Community Food Bank with U.S. Department of HUD CDBG
program funds. Food is distributed at the Taylor Human Services Center,
26650 Eureka Road, Suite D-1. Proof of residency is required.
For information regarding food distribution, Call (734) 374-5887

The Community Development Department offers information on many
other assistance programs for qualified residents. Visit the city website for a
complete list. http://www.taylor.lib.mi.us/207/Assistance-Programs

Government CUSTOMER SERVICE TAYLOR COMMUNITY Library
CENTER LIBRARY

23555 Goddard Road. 12303 Pardee Road
Telephone: (734) 287-6550 Telephone: (734) 287-4840

Website: Website:
www.cityoftaylor.com/978/ www.cityoftaylor.com/Library
Customer-Service-Center
The Mission of the Taylor Community Library is to
The Customer Service Center handles provide courteous service and professional information,
inquiries for every City department and educational resources to all in our service popula-
except Taylor Police, Taylor Fire and tion. We are here to help meet the challenges of life
the Taylor Community Library. today and to assist in preparing for the future.

Our assistance agents answer questions The Taylor Community Library has evolved into a
regarding tax and water bills, lost pets, dynamic resource for any and all age groups. Programs
city events, permit and payment issues and materials now take advantage of new technologies
and so much more! while maintaining access to historic information .

The Customer Service Center is located on the first You might not think of going to the library to take a
floor at City Hall just outside the atrium. class or enjoy a presentation but that’s exactly why you
should think again - we’re books but so much more!
Customer Service Center:
(734) 287-6550 Library Services Library Hours

Braille & Talking Books Monday - Thursday
Taylor Community Library serves people with 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
print impairments who live in Wayne County.
Friday - Saturday
Apps for IOS and Google Play 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Find links to library apps
Open 1-5 p.m. Sundays
Kids, Teens and Parents during the school year
Supporting a child’s journey from infancy
to adulthood Visit the Library website page to
view our calendar of events.
Research and Tutorials
Take advantage of on site and online Sign up for a free online account
Resources. on the city website and receive
email notices of coming events and
Classroom or Group Visits programs offered by the Taylor
Fill out an online form and request a group Community Library.
visit to the library.

Ask a Librarian
Email or form questions answered in two
business days.

iCare Taylor DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS
The best way to show you care about your city!
25605 Northline Road
• Download the FREE app. Telephone: (734) 287-6550
• Works on all mobile devices.
• Enter service requests. www.cityoftaylor.com/219/public-works
• Receive a confirmation email.
The Department of Public Works is responsible for city street sweeping, patch
Water: City Street: Department of Public Works
and repair work, snowplowing and salting, tree trimming and removal and storm
Ditch Maintenance Street Light Out/Repair drain maintenance. The department also coordinates trash and recycling pickup
Backyard Flooding Traffic Light Out through a third party contractor. The Water and Sewer Department and the Taylor
Storm Drain Maintenance Pot Holes Animal Shelter are part of the Department of Public Works. .
Fire Hydrant Maintenance Snow and Ice Removal
Property Water Restore Street Sweeping TAYLOR ANIMAL SHELTER
Water Main Break Street Sign Missing 25555 Northline Road
Street Flooding
Vacant Property: Telephone: (734) 374-1354
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. M-F
Junk and Debris Removal OPEN Saturday 9-11 a.m.
Graffiti Removal
Overgrown Weeds www.cityoftaylor.com/220/animal-shelter
Dangerous Buildings
The Taylor Animal Shelter is run as a ‘No kill for adoptable pets’ shelter. Volun-
Trash/Recycling: Annoyance:
teers help to exercise animals and network with rescue groups to provide needed vet
Missed Compost Pick Up Compost Site Odor care and aid in finding permanent homes. If you are interested in volunteering, adopt-
Missed Recycling Pick Up Fireworks ing a pet or just getting more information, call, stop in or visit the web address above.
Missed Trash Pick Up Noisy Pet
New Can Request TAYLOR HILLS COMPOST SITE
Maintenance: AND TRANSFER STATION
Animal:
Alley Clean Up 16300 Racho Road (734) 991 - 3902
Dead Animal on Road Mailbox Maintenance OPEN Monday - Saturday
Animal in Trap Sidewalk Maintenance
Found Pet Tree Maintenance 8 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. CLOSED Sunday
Lost Pet Shoulder Maintenance
cityoftaylor.com/226/Transfer-Station-
Compost-Facility

The Taylor Compost Site and Transfer Station provides a very unique and

green solution to disposing of lawn clippings and unwanted plant material - we turn it
into rich garden mulch that is free to Taylor residents. The transfer station takes large
items that cannot be picked up on the regular trash route. Residents are allowed drop
off 1,00 pounds per year without cost. Learn more on the city website under DPW.

It’s fast, it’s easy and it’s free!

Department of Public Works Information on Your Public Services TAYLOR CONSERVATORY Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
AND BOTANICAL GARDENS
RUBBISH AND RECYCLING CARTS
22314 NORTHLINE ROAD
• Each house receives a numbered trash TELEPHONE: (888) 383-4108
and recycling cart that are matched to
the address. www.taylorconservatory.org

• Place carts three feet apart from each The Taylor Conservatory and Botanical Gardens features a replica of
other. The arm on the automated truck the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory which was donated to the city
needs this space for grabbing the cart. from DTE after it’s exhibition. The development includes annual and
perennial flowerbeds in and around the entire structure. Other features
• Trash carts have a black lid, recycling include walking paths, benches and a terrace area for gatherings. The
conservatory and gardens are managed by the Taylor Conservatory
SIGN UP FOR RECYCLING REWARDS Foundation which is a non-profit 501(c) (3).

Sign up for the GFL Rewards program The Conservatory hosts outdoor, public events through-
and receive benefits for your recycling out the year. Yoga in the Garden, Music in the Garden, a
efforts. The program offers a wide variety Christmas tree lighting and a holiday concert, are a few
of gift cards and grocery coupon give- of the popular reasons to gather at the gardens.
aways. Visit the GFL website to register
here: www.gflusarewards.com/activate/ www.cityoftaylor.com/148/Parks-System
Visit the Taylor Conservatory website :
COMPOST PICK UP www.taylorconservatory.org

• Begins first week of March, ends the last week of November.
• Place compost in a clearly marked 32-gallon container or compost bags.
• Limbs must be cut, bundled and tied in no larger than 4-foot

lengths and weigh no more than 50 pounds per bundle.

STREET SWEEPING
• The DPW sweeps all concrete streets several times annually.
• Street sweeping is performed the same day as trash pick up.
• Asphalt roads are swept once a year in the spring.
• Keep all vehicles off the street for rash removal and street sweeping.
• Do not place trash receptacles in the road.
• It is against city ordinance to sweep yard debris into roadways.

TREE TRIM AND REMOVAL

• DPW maintains trees between the side-walk and curb.
• We only remove dead, diseased, storm damaged or dying trees.

DTE STREETLIGHT OUTAGES

• Please contact the Customer Assistance Center with the exact
address for the DTE crews.

• You can report outages directly to DTE via its website at
www.dteenergy.com. DTE asks for 10 business days for repairs.

Golf, Parks and Recreation DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT Department of Public Works
SENIOR SERVICES 25605 Northline Road
Taylor, MI 48180
6750 Troy Telephone: (734) 287-6550
Telephone (313) 291-7740
William D. Ford Senior Activity Center The Taylor Water and Sewer Department is responsible for operating
and maintaining 308 miles of water main and over 248 miles of sanitary
www.cityoftaylor.com/248/Senior-Services sewer mains.

The Department of Senior Services is located in the William D. Ford Billing Information:
Senior Activity Center. A wide range of daily activities and services The Water Department offers information regarding
safe water issues to residents, and handles all meter
are available to anyone over 50 years of age. reading within the city. Our Automated Meter
Reading System enables us to read water meters
TRIPS AND PARTIES without having to enter your home or your
Trips and parties at the Ford Senior business. It also helps to reduce and/or eliminate
Center are a great way to meet new the need for all estimated bills.
people or spend quality time with old
friends. Events are listed monthly in Should you receive an estimated bill (indicated by an "E" on your water
the center’s newsletter, stop bye and bill), please call the Customer Assistance Center to schedule an appoint-
pick one up or order home delivery to ment so that any mechanical problem (such as a dead battery or loose wire)
keep up on the latest in senior news. can be corrected.

Pool tables, Ping Pong tables, and
exercise equipment are available for daily

LUNCH IS SERVED DAILY at the Ford Please contact us at (734) 287-6550 for questions or information on the status of your
Senior Center by the Wayne County Nutri- water account, scheduling of appointments, setting up final water reads, customer
tion Program. You must make a reservation service calls, water taps, restoration concerns, water main breaks and general water
24 hours prior. Monthly menu is available questions.

in senior newsletter and online For issues after hours or on holidays, please contact the
www.cityoftaylor.com/257/Senior- Taylor Police Department at: (734) 287-6611

Newsletter a dispatcher will contact a Water Department Foreman.

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Water bill payments made in person must be made at the Cashier's window at the
Treasurer’s Office at City Hall 23555 Goddard Rd, Taylor MI 48180.
DIAL-A-RIDE Please call 24 hours in advance (313) 291-7740

Available 9:30 AM - 2 PM

CITY FACILITIES RENTALS SUMMER EVENTS
AT HERITAGE PARK
Many city facilities can be rented for parties, meetings or banquets.
www.cityoftaylor.com/ TAYLOR FARMER’S MARKET
12111 Pardee Road
Banquet Rooms are available at the Ford
Senior Center and both golf courses. Telephone: (734) 287-6550

Soccer Fields are available for rent at the www.cityoftaylor.com/435/farmers-market
Taylor Sportsplex.
The Sheridan Center Open Air Pavilion is the site for both the Taylor Farmer’s
Ice Arenas are available for rent at the Meeting rooms, ice time, soccer fields Market and the concert series that is part of the Taylor Summer Festival. The Market Golf, Parks and Recreation
Taylor Sportsplex. is open every Friday from June through September with the exception of the Friday
Meeting rooms can be rented at both the Lakes Golf during the Summer Festival.
TSX and the Ford Senior Center. Club
Birthday Parties at Petting Farm are fun!
Pavilions are available at city parks.

Sheridan Open
Air Pavilion

Facility Rentals 41,000 Sq. feet, great for large events Meeting rooms, banquet facilities

Heritage Park Meadows Golf
Gazebo Club

Great photo location Meeting rooms, banquet facilities TAYLOR
Ford Senior Center Petting Farm SUMMER FESTIVAL

12111 Pardee Road
Telephone: (734) 374-3906

www.cityoftaylor.com/1263/summer-festival-
schedule

Meeting rooms, banquet facilities Birthday Party packages

Golf, Parks and Recreation LAMARAND SPLASH FIELD The Pavilion at Lakes Golf Club Banquet Facility Rentals Facility Rentals

Heritage Park, Pardee Road The banquet rooms at Lakes of Taylor Lakes of Taylor Golf Club
HOURS and Taylor Meadows Golf Clubs offer 25505 Northline Road
the following: (734) 287-1655
Monday - Thursday: Noon to 6 p.m. • 225 Person Seating - Lakes Taylor Meadows Golf Club
Friday - Sunday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. • 200 Person Seating - Meadows 25360 Ecorse Road
• Buffet or Sit Down Service (734) 287-1633
NORTHWEST POOL • Full Service Bar William D. Ford Senior Center
5950 Harold Street • Dance Floor 6750 Troy Street
• Off Site Catering (313) 291-7740
Located in Northwest Park, which borders Van Born • Audio Visual Equipment The Banquet Rooms at Golf Courses
Road between Beech Daly and John Daly Roads. The Pavilion at the Ford Senior Center
The outdoor pavilion at the Senior Center
Northwest Pool features interior lighting and ceiling fans
as well as a multi speaker sound system.
Regular hours Because it is a fully screened enclosure, it
12 noon - 7 p.m. is perfect for a mild weather, outdoor
event/gathering and can accommodate up
Questions, to 100 people comfortably.
call (734) 374-8900
The Banquet Hall
Option 2 at the Senior Center

• 300 Person Seating
• Full Service Kitchen
• Full Service Bar
• Dance Floor
• Stage
• Draping and Arch
• China, Glass and

Silver available
• Audio Video

Equipment

CITY OF TAYLOR HERITAGE PARK
POLICE DEPARTMENT PETTING FARM
12803 Pardee Road
Police Chief Mary Sclabassi
23515 Goddard Road (734) 374-5946
Emergency, dial 911 OPEN Wednesday - Sunday

Non-emergency (734) 287-6611 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

www.cityoftaylor/347/police Heritage Park Petting Farm is located on the corner of Pardee and North-
line roads. The education center is at the entrance to the farm and has a large
Honor, Integrity, Service. activity room, which is available to rent for birthday parties. The climate
controlled barn is home to goats, sheep, alpacas, ponies, cows, donkeys,
The Taylor Police Department is dedicated to upholding a professional rabbits, chickens, and piglets. Guests can view and interact with the animals
and ethical police standard while providing a safe, secure environment for under the guidance of our staff. For available dates and fees, visit the city
all persons living in, working in or visiting the City of Taylor. website at www.cityoftaylor.com/148/Parks-System

Public Safety Golf, Parks and Recreation

The Taylor Police Depart has joined with GOOD WILL GARDEN
residents to form a neighborhood watch HERITAGE PARK
program called Taylor on Watch.
Love to garden but don’t have the
For information, email: taylorneighbor- space? Plots in the Good Will Garden
[email protected]. are available to lease from May
through September.
The City of Taylor has the CodeRED system, a high-speed emergency
notification service. This system will send telephone calls, emails, text http://www.cityoftaylor.com/Facilities/
messages and social media posts in an effort to effectively inform city Facility/Details/Community-Garden-5

residents in the event of an emergency. Be sure to sign up!

www.cityoftaylor.com/987/Emergency-Alerts

HERITAGE PARK CITY OF TAYLOR
FIRE DEPARTMENT
12111 Pardee Road
Telephone: (734) 287-6550 Fire Chief, Steven Portis
23345 Goddard Road
Website:
www.cityoftaylor.com/Parks EMERGENCY Dial 911
Non-emergency (734) 374-1355
Heritage Park is the jewel of the city’s park system. At 121.85 acres, www.cityoftaylor.com/210/Fire-Department

it features a village of historic structures which were moved to the park The City of Taylor Fire Department maintains three fire stations
from their original locations in the city. The village surrounds a man made strategically placed in areas of the city that allow a four minute
lake (Coan Lake) named for a founding family in Taylor. At the entrance response time. http://www.cityoftaylor.com/210/Fire-Department
to the park is the Sheridan Center Open Air Pavilion where the popular
Farmers Market is held every summer. Adjacent to the park is the Heritage Fire Station 1 - 23345 Goddard Fire Station 2 - 25303 Ecorse
Park Petting Farm. Fire Station 3 - 23747 Eureka

Golf, Parks and Recreation Heritage Park Village

• Log Cabin built in 1850 Public Safety
• Greenwald/Herkimer House
The Heritage West Mound Church • Knope Farm House Visit the City of Taylor Website Community Emergency
was built by German Settlers in 1882. • Wishing Well for local ordinances regarding Response Team
It was donated to the city of Taylor • Water Wheel and Mill fireworks, and outdoor burning.
and moved to Heritage park in 1994. • West Mound Chapel Learn how to join this citizens
• Town Hall Throughout the year, the Taylor Fire emergency response group.
• Hand Train Station 1876 Department holds entertaining and
• Wooden Box Car educational events to build relation- www.cityoftaylor.com/272/cert
• Sell/Schonsheck House 1909 ships with the community.
• Heritage School House
• Clock in the square Check the city event calendar on the
• Gazebo website homepage for dates.
• Covered Bridge
School tours include a visit to the
Heritage Park is home to the Junior League World Series. Midtown Fire Station, Police Station
the 23rd District Court, and Taylor
Every summer, Taylor welcomes the world to the games of the JLWS! City Hall.
www.cityoftaylor.com/653/Junior-League-World-Series

The City of Taylor has two championship golf TAYLOR
courses designed by famed architect Arthur Hills. SPORTSPLEX

USA Today voted 13333 Telegraph Road
Lakes of Taylor Telephone: (734) 287-6550
#1 in the country
for a course to Website:

play near WWW.CITYOFTAYLOR.COM/352/
an airport. TAYLOR-SPORTSPLEX

Golf, Parks and Recreation Hills used the natural terrain combined with small An estimated 200,000 visitors per Golf, Parks and Recreation
greens, extensive bunkering, narrow fairways and year use the TSX for sporting events
And graduation ceremonies.
strategically placed landing areas to create
challenging play for all golfers. The Taylor Sportsplex is a pioneer in
the local ice rink business.
Host to Ranked top Made up of four arenas, surrounding a
several 10% in the huge, fan-friendly atrium, concessions,
national country for pro shop facilities and meeting rooms of
events total rounds varying sizes, the Sportsplex is truly

played. a wonder to behold!

Received 4 out TAYLOR MEADOWS You may even see the Detroit
of 5 stars from GOLF CLUB Red Wings Hockey team
GOLF DIGEST practicing at the Taylor
25360 Ecorse Road Sportsplex!
for
“places to play” www.cityoftaylor.com/352/Taylor-Sportsplex.com

LAKES OF TAYLOR
GOLF CLUB

25505 Northline Road

TAYLOR LAKES OF TAYLOR
RECREATION CENTER GOLF CLUB

Goddard Road 25505 Northline Road

Telephone: (734) 287-8900 Telephone: (734) 287-6550

Website: Website:
www.cityoftaylor.com/353/ www.cityoftaylor.com/273/Golf
Taylor-Recreation-Center

Golf, Parks and Recreation Hours Monthly or annual Golf, Parks and Recreation
memberships
Monday - Friday available
6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Great member
Saturday discounts
7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fun classes
Sunday
12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

• Monthly Programming • New Equipment
• Low Membership fees • New Indoor Baseball Facility
• Popular Classes • Padded Walking Track
• Child Care Available • Quality Equipment

Office space is available for lease • 7,028 yard Par 72
in the Taylor Business Center,
which is attached to the Recreation Championship Course
Center. For information / tours,
call Karl Ziomek at 734-374-1447. • Full Service Restaurant
• Banquet and Meeting Rooms
• 5 Star Outing Service
• World Class Practice Areas
• Golf Schools, Clinics, Lessons
• Range Memberships
• Fully Stocked Pro Shop
• Catering

Golf, Parks and Recreation The Learning Center at Lakes of Taylor TAYLOR MEADOWS Golf, Parks and Recreation
Golf Course is World Class! GOLF CLUB

There are three world class practice areas at the Lakes of Taylor Golf Course 25360 Ecorse Road
learning center. Famed ESPN Golf School wrote: Telephone: (734) 287-2100
Your practice areas seem like they were built for learning every shot on the course,
somebody got it right here.” George P. Instructor ESPN 3 Club Tour Website:
www.cityoftaylor.com/273/Golf
Driving Range features an acre
of bent grass, trees and natural • Full Banquet Facility
bunkers with target greens. with golf views

Putting Green spans • 5 Star Outing Service
10,000 square feet. • Greenside Grille
• Fully stocked Pro Shop
• Senior / Junior / Women Friendly
• Undulating Greens and Fairways
• Newly redesigned holes

Short Game area lets golfers “People don't need a 7,000 yard course to enjoy playing.
practice chips, pitches and If a golf course has short holes, but they’re good, strategic
bunker shots. holes, it can appeal to many thousands of golfers.”
Art Hills on the design of Taylor Meadows Golf Club.
The Learning Center at the Lakes of Taylor offers
golfers every opportunity to improve their skills.