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Important Update from Flat Rock City Hall

Please check this website for daily updates

Mayor Mark Hammond, all Flat Rock elected officials and City Hall employees want you to be assured that our residents and business owners are our top priority. To that end, please note this phone number (734) 782-2455 ext. 1105 regarding any questions that you may have.

Please see the below most recent FAQ's and Re-Occupancy Plan.

FAQ's

Re-Occupancy Plan

To get a direct response to any questions regarding the Ford Assembly Plant gas leak, please call 734-782-2455 extension 1105.

Update on the Open House & Town Hall Meeting:

You are invited to the City of Flat Rock Open House and Town Hall Meeting, scheduled for Thursday, September 16th beginning with an Open House at 4pm followed by the Town Hall Meeting at 6pm. The purpose of the Open House is to encourage Flat Rock residents to ask questions or pick up fact sheets from the CIty and individual agencies invloved. At 6pm the Town Hall will begin and residents will hear from the  City, various agencies and Ford Motor Company. This event will be held at the The Flat Rock High School Ballfields located behind City Hall.

The Town Hall Meeting will also be broadcasted via Facebook live for any residents unable to attend the meeting live.

*** GIFT CARD DISTRIBUTION UPDATE***

The final day for gift card distribution for residents in Zone 1 or Zone 2 that have not picked up a gift card will be THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th 9AM - 4:30PM at City Hall. Reminder - gift cards will be for one per household. Proof of residency is required to receive the gift card. If you have questions, please contact 734.782.2455 ext. 1105.

Thanks to the Detroit News for helping us keep our residents and businesses informed, stay tuned for more updates.

Please click here to read the article.

Important Update from the Mayor

Flat Rock Residents and Business Owners:

As we have promised, City Hall is and has been dedicated to providing answers to your questions as well as updates to you regarding the current situation. Please Stay tuned to this website page and the city's Facebook (City of Flat Rock) for more information, immediately, as we become aware of it.

Update from the City Engineer

We have asked the City Engineer, Bruce Hammond, to also update residents and business owners about questions regarding the Flat Rock city sewer system.

City of Flat Rock Gasoline Spill Update

September 15, 2021: The test results are in and the City of Flat Rock's drinking water is completely clean of Benzene and VOC's (Volatile organic compounds).

Click here for the most recent FAQ's.

Click here for the latest daily updates:

September 8, 2021

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Click here for the latest update from Flat Rock Community Schools: September 6, 2021

Click here for the latest update from River Heights Academy: September 6, 2021

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For a map of the sewer system affected with the spill click here.

For the gift card distribution schedule for ZONE 1 ONLY click here.

Quick Links

Welcome to Flat Rock!

Welcome to the City of Flat Rock website. Whether you are a resident, prospective resident, business owner, or visitor we hope you find what you are looking for on this site. Flat Rock is a great place to live, work, and play. We have been able to maintain a small town feel, while providing the services and amenities of a larger community.

Alert System - Nixle/Everbridge

For the latest City information and alerts, text 48134 to 888-777 and you will receive a confirmation text via the Nixle/Everbridge alert system.

You will receive information regarding weather alerts, road closures, snow emergency alerts, water breaks, etc.

City Wide Re-Inspection of Residental Properties

The City of Flat Rock is conducting a re-inspection of all residential properties. This re-inspection will assure the fair and equitable assessment of each residence, accurate assessing records, and will ensure compliance with the State of Michigan assessing standards.

Please click here for FAQ's and more information.

Transparency & Accountability

In compliance with former Governor Snyder's encouragement of local units of government to follow the state's lead and make financial information more transparent and accessible to residents, the City of Flat Rock has made a Citizen's Guide to Flat Rock and Performance Dashboards available online. Information is accessible on the  Treasurer's Office  page.

Special Pick Up Policy Update

Notice: As of June 1, 2021 Limitations and charges may apply to large special pick up orders.

The first yard of rubbish (Approx. the size of a backhoe bucket) is no charge.

After the first yard of rubbish, any additional pick up is $25 up to 4 buckets.

After the fourth bucket, it is $100 for a dump truck and every 10 yard truck thereafter.

1st Bucket- 0

2nd-4th Bucket- $25 each

After 4th Bucket- $100

If your pick up requires a charge, they will leave a bright orange tag on your door and notify you of the cost for the pick up.