Despite uncertainty caused by this morning’s federal government shutdown, you can be certain that the City of Berkley will continue to serve you by providing essential daily services, including public safety, infrastructure and waste management, parks and recreation, library services, and more. If you have questions about services provided by the City of Berkley, please contact our City Manager’s Office at cmo@berkleymi.gov or 248-658-3350.

City Council will meet for a special meeting to approve a new letter of engagement for legal services on Monday, September 29, at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers. The special meeting is open to the public, and will be broadcast on WBRK (Channel 10: WOW and Channel 17: Comcast) and streamed on youtube.com/cityofberkley.

Have you noticed the skeletons coming back to life? Downtown Berkley is getting ready to transform into BOO!kley—one of the many community events brought to you by the Downtown Development Authority (DDA). The DDA also organizes favorites like Ladies Night Out, Berkley Pride, and more! Here’s something you might not know: the DDA operates separately from the City of Berkley. It was established by City Council in 1993 as a public authority under Michigan Public Act 197 of 1975. Once the DDA was created, it became a separate legal entity from the City, with its own board of directors. It operates with independent authority, especially when it comes to day-to-day operations, policies, and use of funds.