What do I need to do if I want to build something on my property i.e. swimming pool, addition to house, fence, garage, deck, porch, patio, etc.?
Call the Building Department, 384-9186.
How do I apply for permits for the following categories: charitable solicitations, transient merchant, taxicab, ice cream vendor?
Call the Clerk's Office at 384-9136.
What do I need to do to sell merchandise at a temporary location and on a temporary basis?
Contact the Building Department for a Temporary Use Permit at 384-9186.
How do I replace my broken recyclable bin?
Call or visit the Department of Engineering and Public Services at 384-9125 Monroe City Hall 120 E. First St. Place old recycle bin at curbside. Please bring proof of residency i.e. driver's license, utility bill, tax bill, etc.
How do I report missed rubbish, recyclables, yard waste?
Call the Department of Engineering and Public Services at 384-9125.
How do I place extra rubbish at the curb for collection?
Call the Treasurers Office 243-0700 or the Department of Engineering and Public Services 384-9125 to purchase additional rubbish tags.
How do I attend City Council Meetings?
City Council meets the first and third Monday of each month (except when a Monday falls on a holiday, then Council meets on a Tuesday) at 7:30 p.m., Council Chambers, Monroe City Hall, 120 East First Street.
How do I watch City Council Meetings?
City Council meetings are cablecast live at 7:30 on the first and third Monday of each month. Council meetings are also replayed on the following schedule: Tuesday – Sunday at 7:30 p.m., and Wednesday and Friday at 2:00 a.m. The City of Monroe's government cable channel, Monroe City Cable Network, cablecasts on Comcast Cable Communications Channel 23 and on Charter Communications Channel 19.
How do I contact my elected officials?
Robert E. Clark, Mayor
606 W. Front St.
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 457-5253– Home
(734) 497-7681– Cell
robert.clark@monroemi.gov
Jeffery A. Hensley, Councilman 1st Precinct
404 Union Street,
Monroe, MI 48161
Phone: (734) 731-2957 Cell / (Best # to use)
(734) 457-2949 - Home
jeffery.hensley@monroemi.gov
Jerry McKart, Councilman 2nd Precinct
115 W. Eighth St.,
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 242-2577
jerry.mckart@monroemi.gov
Christopher M. Bica, Councilman 3rd Precinct
1402 Michigan Avenue
Monroe, MI 48162
Phone: (734) 497-4730 - Cell
christopher.bica@monroemi.gov
Jeremy J. Molenda, Councilman 4th Precinct
651 N. Macomb St.
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 731-4170 – Cell
jeremy.molenda@monroemi.gov
James Kansier, Councilman 5th Precinct
624 Godfroy Ave.,
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 242-1294
james.kansier@monroemi.gov
Brian P. Beneteau, council 6ht Precinct
1610 Northridge
Monroe, Mi 48162
(734) 242-5840 Work
(734) 735-1388 - Cell
(734) 457-4348 - Home
brian.beneteau@monroemi.gov
Charles D. Evans
Clerk/Treasurer
601 Hollywood Drive
Monroe, MI 48162
Home 243-4565
cdevans@ci.monroe.mi.us
How do I report high grass/weeds?
Call the Department of Engineering and Public Services at 384-9125.
How do I report a burned out street light, or a pot hole?
Call Engineering & Planning Department 384-9126.
How do I register for Recreation programs?
Call the Recreation Department at 384-9156 or stop by Recreation's Second Floor City Hall Office. You may register online at www.monroemi.gov, click on Resident page under Services available and then click on Recreation Activities and Park Reservations.
How do I obtain copies of police reports?
Contact the Monroe Police Department Records Bureau at 243-7500 ext. 2.
How do I arrange a tour of City Hall for visits by schools or other groups?
Contact the Mayor's Office at 384-9144.
How do I get information on residential/commercial/industrial property values, comparable sales, and general history on a property?
Contact the Assessor's Office at 384-9170 or click on the Assessor's Office area on the City's Internet site.
How do I register to vote or purchase voter registration lists?
Contact the Clerk's Office at 384-9136.
Who do I contact with questions about historic preservation, historic districts, and historic loan, tax, and grant development incentives?
Call the Building Department at 384-9106.
What do I need to do to plan a special event (i.e. festival, parade, fireworks, street fair, etc.)?
Write a letter to either the Office of the Mayor or City Manager's Office requesting permission to hold the event. City of Monroe, 120 East First Street, Monroe, MI 48161-2169.
How often do streets get swept?
The City's two street sweepers try to sweep every street in the City once every two-to-three weeks during spring through early autumn. The schedule may be interrupted due to weather or mechanical breakdowns.
How does the City determine what streets get cleared first when snow and ice fall?
City streets have been divided into three categories which determine the priority level of service. The first priority is State Trunklines and Major streets which carry traffic to and through the City. Next on the priortiy list of streets to be serviced are the Local Streets. This is a much larger group of streets which serves primarily residential areas. Finally, the group of streets known as court, cul-de-sacs and dead ends will be serviced. This group carries the least amount of traffic of all streets in the City.
How do I learn the meeting dates, times, and places for the City's advisory boards, commissions, committee's, etc. that are not listed on your Internet site?
Call the Clerk's Office at 384-9136.
How do I report problems/questions about animals (i.e. vicious or roaming dogs)?
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office Animal Control Division is responsible for enforcing the County's Animal Control Ordinance. Contact them at 240-3125.
