Public Act 96 of 2008
Conditional Rescission of Principal Residence Exemption
Public Act 96 of 2008 was signed on April 8, 2008, which allows a person who has established a new principal residence to retain the principal residence exemption on his/her previous home for up to three years.
The basic requirements are as follows:
-The current principal residence exemption must be established in Michigan.
-The property previously exempt as a principal residence must be vacant.
-The property previously exempt as a principal residence must be for sale.
This dual exemption is available beginning with the 2008 tax year and is not retroactive. The deadline to file for 2008 is May 1, 2008.
If you believe you are eligible for this exemption, please contact the Assessor’s office at 517.546.3500 immediately.
The City of Howell’s Residential Spring Clean-Up is scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2008.
Residents living in the central business district need to contact the Department of Public Works at 517-546-7510 to make arrangements for pick-up on Friday, May 2, 2008.
All other residents should place items at the curbside no later than 6 a.m. on Saturday in accordance with rules in the City’s calendar.
The day will allow residents to dispose of one type of old appliance per household and other items limited to the equivalent of eight trash cans. Hazardous waste of any kind will not be accepted, nor will broken concrete, construction debris, tires, rocks, batteries or cans of paint.
Fire hydrant flushing will begin on April 21, and will continue for (3) weeks.
Residents may experience rusty water in their area. If residents notice rusty water, run cold water only for 10 to 15 minutes and DO NOT do laundry until water is clear.
If you have questions please call the Department of Public Works at 517-546-7510.
For City of Howell residents – If you receive a water bill, you will get one Howell City park sticker with your April/May water bill, watch for it! If your property is a rental, you are responsible to give the park sticker to your renter. If you desire more park stickers, you will have to come to City Hall and show proof of residency to get one additional free park sticker.
For Oceola Township residents – Please contact the Township Hall at 517.546.3259
For Marion and Genoa Township residents – You must come to the City of Howell at 611 E. Grand River and show proof of residenct to purchase your park sticker.
The cost of park stickers is listed below:
City of Howell and Oceola Township residents (beyond the two free stickers): $15 each
Marion and Genoa Township residents: $40 first sticker, $30 each additional sticker
Non-residential: $80 first sticker, $60 each additional sticker
Stickers will also be available at the park entrance booth, with proof of residency.
City of Howell
Drinking Water Revolving Fund
Project Plan for Water System Improvement
Available at City Hall, or DWRF 2008
Gone with the Wind, The Great Gatsby, and Casablanca are just a few of the classic films scheduled to be shown this spring and summer at the Howell Theater in Downtown Howell. A new classic film and lunch series starts March 25, and continues through August on the 4th Tuesday of each month. The film and lunch series is being coordinated by the Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority, the Howell Carnegie District Library and the Howell Theater. Films are sponsored by the Howell Downtown Development Authority, First National Bank of Howell, Summerville at Brighton, and Independence Village.
March 25 – Gone with the Wind
April 22 – Casablanca
May 27 – The Great Escape
June 24 – Yankee Doodle Dandy
July 22 – Ben Hur
August 26 – The Great Gatsby
Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority director, Debbie Mikula, hopes that this will provide area seniors and adults with a mid-day entertainment option, and the camaraderie of a group lunch at a local business. “We’re also encouraging local businesses to participate with us on this event series. It’s a great way to promote downtown businesses to this audience.”
Tickets are $5.00 and include admission to the film, and a $2.00 coupon toward lunch at a featured local restaurant. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority at the Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W. Grand River, Howell; or at the Howell Carnegie District Library, 314 West Grand River in Howell. They may also be purchased ½ hour prior to the start of the movie at the Howell Theater.
For more information, call Howell Area Parks and Recreation at 517-546-0693.
Green garbage bags, brown leaf bags and bulky item disposal stickers can now be purchased at our DPW location at 150 Marion Street and at City Hall on the 2nd floor 611 E. Grand River, starting March 3rd.
Garbage Bags will no longer be available at the Bennett Recreation Center....
Green garbage bags - 10 for $3.00
Brown leaf bags - 10 for $3.10 or 5 for $1.55
Bulky item sticker - $5.00
*Notice -
Effective February 1, 2008, all requests for Pavilion Rentals at the City Park will be Handled by the City's Treasurers office at 611 E. Grand River Ave 2nd Floor, Monday - Friday 8 - 5 pm.
Three pavilions available. There are two large pavilions that each hold 100. The small pavilion holds 25. The pavilions are available for rent from Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Great for those company picnics or family reunions!
Rental Fees are:
**Note: Credit Cards are not accepted at City Hall.
Call 517-546-3500 for more information.
The 2007 Howell Financial Audit Results are now available for viewing.
