Some In-Person Services Return To Detroit City Hall Monday

DETROIT, MI — City departments at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center will resume in-person services Monday for the first time since the Coronavirus Stay at Home Order began in March, City officials announced Monday.

Residents will be able to schedule appointments for certain services within the Building Safety, Engineering & Environmental Department (BSEED), Public Works, Tax and Assessor’s Office and Appeals & Hearings.

The city has launched its COVID-19 Safe Workplace Standards, meaning anyone entering the buildings must first go through a temperature-screening checkpoint at both the Woodward and Randolph entrances, wear a mask or face covering and observe physical distancing requirements in communal areas such as elevators, stairways and waiting areas, the city said in a news release.

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Office capacity regulations, as set by the state, will be strictly enforced, the city said. Prior to reopening, each city worker staffing these offices will be tested for the coronavirus. These employees will follow strict health protocols, including daily temperature checks upon entering the building, wearing masks and social distancing, according to the news release.

Where possible, staff will also provide curbside assistance to further reduce the number of people in CAYMC. When scheduling an appointment, callers should inquire about curbside services available for their needs, the city said.

Appointments for in-person or curbside services can be made by calling the department directly, and many services and payments can still be handled remotely online or via the DivDat mobile app, and customers are encouraged to call departments with questions, the city said.

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No department personnel will be accepting cash as a form of payment; personnel will only accept debit and credit transactions, according to the news release.