NOVI, Michigan, February 21, 2008 -  Interested in policy decisions in Novi as they happen, but don't have cable television? Or maybe you are not a Novi community member or traveling when a meeting is occurring? Beginning February 25, 2008, internet users can log on to cityofnovi.org and view live streaming of City Council Meetings. Additionally, Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Parks, Recreation & Forestry Commission and Library Board meetings will be video streamed live.

For more than a year, Novi has been hosting on-demand City Council video streams. Only City Council meetings will continue to be stored on the website for 90 days. Additionally, meetings are broadcast live via the City's government access cable channel 13, with City Council meetings being replayed on Channel 13 on Sunday evenings at 7:00pm.

The addition of live video streaming is an enhancement to the City's website program offerings. The website also hosts all Channel 13 programming, including Update Novi, The Briefing Room, Fire House No.VI, Corporate Review, and Faces & Places.

With more than 1,000 visits each day, cityofnovi.org is a key component in building Novi's e-government infrastructure. Visitors can find a wealth of information about the Novi community, doing business in Novi, events, public safety, and more. For example, the Doing Business pages were recently redesigned, making economic development information more accessible through easier navigation. An available properties and share your story sections were also added.

The website is hosted by Municipal Web Services. For more information, contact Community Relations at 248-735-5628.