City of Berkley - Government & Community Services

06/19/2026

🎸🎶🎵😁 We are just ONE week away from the kickoff to Berkley Beats this Summer. Let the classic rock sounds of Harmonic Swell and the Bridge of Reverberation take you away at Oxford Park on Thursday, June 25th, 7:00 PM. This fan favorite band is great for the whole family to enjoy. berkleymi.gov/berkleybeats

Before they hit the stage, make sure to grab something from the Bella Nosh Catering & Events food cart. Items will be available for purchase beginning at 6:30 PM near the stage. 🍇🍏🧀🥖🍓

The next Berkley Beats concerts dates are:
July 9 The Groove Suns at the Dorothea Pocket Park (Coolidge Hwy. & Dorothea Rd.) in Downtown Berkley.

July 30 - Weekend ComeBack at Oxford Park

06/19/2026

Today, we honor Juneteenth—a day reflecting on freedom, history, and the vital contributions of the Black community.

As we celebrate, it’s a great opportunity to consciously support Black-owned businesses, connect with Black art and culture, and keep working toward a more inclusive community here in Berkley. 💛

06/18/2026

Welcome to the Berkley Budget Breakdown! This series focuses on highlights from the upcoming 2026-2027 Council Adopted Budget, which will go into affect on July 1.

Revenue Trend
Here’s an overview of our Total Revenue since the 2021 Fiscal Year. Although most of our revenue comes from property taxes, other contributors like state grants, rentals, permit, and license charges all help create additional revenue for the City. Despite our revenue increasing with inflation over time, costs are beginning to outpace the gradual increase in revenue.

For the full document detailing the 2026-2027 Adopted Budget, visit berkleymi.gov/budgetbook. The May 4 Council Meeting recording available at youtube.com/CityofBerkley also includes a budget presentation from City Manager Crystal VanVleck and Finance Director Carl Johnson.

06/18/2026

The water main on Bacon has been repaired, and water is back on. If you have discolored water, please run cold water from the lowest tap in your home until it’s clear.

Thank you for your patience, and to DPW for their quick work!

06/18/2026

DPW is working on repairing a water main break on Bacon between Beverly and 12 Mile on June 18. There is no boil advisory, but water service disruptions are expected in the area for the duration of the repair (6 to 8 hours).

If you experience discolored water, please run cold water from the lowest tap in your home until it’s clear.

Thank you for your patience as Public Works makes these fixes!

06/17/2026

Join our neighbors for a Juneteenth celebration!

We hope you can join us THIS FRIDAY, June 19th, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Gillham Recreation Center! We cannot wait to celebrate with everyone!

06/17/2026

The final phase of the parking lot maintenance project will take place this weekend. The parking lot will be closed to traffic on June 20 and June 21.

06/16/2026

📣 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓! 📣

🚧 DPW will partially shut down Robina Ave. tomorrow to perform saw cutting of the road for the Robina Placemaking Project which includes various streetscape improvements. Please plan your driving route accordingly!

🚧 𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘋𝘗𝘞: Please be advised that the DPW is preparing for the upcoming DDA remodel on Robina Ave., north of 12 Mile Rd. to the alleyway. Starting June 17, 2026, we will begin by closing half the road at a time (saw cutting). Tentatively, the road is scheduled for a full closure beginning June 29, 2026, for an estimated two-week period. While some businesses will be impacted by the loss of direct street parking, please note that the public parking lot behind the buildings will remain open and fully accessible to both employees and customers.

06/16/2026

Welcome to the Berkley Budget Breakdown! This series will focus on highlights from the upcoming 2026-2027 Council Adopted Budget which will go into affect on July 1.

Revenue Sources
A majority of City revenue comes from property taxes (64.4 %), followed by State Grants (11.6%), and Charges for Services (8.4%). Property tax had an overall increase of 3.7% (as limited by the Headlee amendment). The Act 345 pension levy revenue is increasing by $240,000. State revenue sharing is decreasing by 3.2% due to no sales tax on gasoline. Revenue from licenses and permits increased by $152,000!

For the full document detailing the 2026-2027 Adopted Budget, visit berkleymi.gov/budgetbook. The May 4 Council Meeting recording available at youtube.com/CityofBerkley also includes a budget presentation from City Manager Crystal VanVleck and Finance Director Carl Johnson.

06/16/2026

☀☀ Next month is the Bacon Jamboree at Bacon Park. Join the fun with free activities for the whole family! Oakland County Parks will have inflatables and their Michigan wildlife nature table on site. Our staff will also have hat decorating, tie dye, face painting and much more to enjoy. Event time is 5:30 - 7:30 PM.

Huge THANK YOU to our event sponsors: SOCS - South Oakland County Soccer, Detroit City FC Youth South Oakland and Berkley Huntington Woods Youth Assistance

berkleymi.gov/summerfest
**Some activities are while supplies last and please have socks on for the inflatables!