Ordinance Enforcement Memorandum from the Acting City Manager 
May 16, 2023
Memorandum to: Honorable Mayor & City Council
From: John Szymanski, Acting City Manager
Re: Ordinance Enforcement – City Council Meeting (5-15-23)
Many exaggerated claims were made against our Police Department/DPW at yesterday’s City Council meeting (5-15-2023). These rants were then posted on Facebook in an attempt to further undermine the integrity of our entire Police Department and DPW. In an attempt to set the record straight, listed below are the certified totals of various violations/other between the period of: January 1, 2023 through April 1, 2023
Arrests – 63 - (70% increase over same period one year ago)
Moving Citations Issued – 320 – (30% increase over same period one year ago)
Parking Citations – 592 – (89% increase over same period one year ago)
Vehicle Impounds – 258 – (75% increase over same period one year ago)
Water Shut Off Tags – 30
Rat Letters – 27
Trash Violation Tags – 300
Trash Can Ordinance Tags – 400
Special Trash pickups – 245
Please be mindful that our city employees serve without prejudice or partiality in times of prosperity, poverty, peace or unrest. They serve out of a sincere compassion, never seeking gain, status or prestige. Thank you!
Address/Location
Harper Woods Department of Public Safety
19617 Harper Ave
Harper Woods, MI 48225
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 313-343-2530