City of Melvindale
Wayne County, Michigan
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If there are any questions, concerns or officer complaints regarding the Melvindale Police Department, please contact Interim Police Chief Chris Egan at 313-429-1070 extension 1406.
The Little City with a BIG Heart
Melvindale is a great place to live, work, and do business, and still has that “small town” feel.
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Notice of Plan Availability For Review: Parks and Recreation Master Plan
September 20, 2026
The City of Melvindale is seeking public input regarding the Melvindale 2027-2031 Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources requires a minimum 30 day public review process as part of the master planning process. A formal public hearing for adoption of the Plan will be held upon completion of the 30-day review period at the regularly scheduled City Council meeting on October 21, 2026.
A hard copy of the draft master plan is available for review at the following locations:
- Online (Click Here)
- City Hall, 3100 Oakwood, Melvindale, MI
- Melvindale Public Library, 18650 Allen Road, Melvindale, MI
- Melvindale Senior Community Center, 18616 Allen Road, Melvindale, MI
- For questions or comments, please contact Richard Ortiz, City Administrator, at (313) 429-1059 or via email at [email protected].
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Rusty’s Dog Park Grand Opening (Allen Park)
DIA Inside Out – Melvindale
The Detroit Institute of Arts INSIDE OUT project has displayed 8 paintings at various locations...
Thank You to 2026 Melvindale Days Sponsors
Budget Information and Act 51 Certification of Employee Conditions
City, Village, and Township Revenue Sharing Program (CVTRS)
The following document was filed for the December 7, 2023 filing deadline:
CLICK HERE FOR DOCUMENT (PDF):
- Page 1: Certification of Accountability and Transparency
- Pages 2-3: Debt Service Report
- Page 4: Projected Budget