The current construction project that is occuring S. of Grand River, and W. of Michigan Ave. involves several utility improvements, including water main upgrades.  These will help provide reliable water and sewer service for the entire neighborhood.  Unfortunately at times it becomes necessary to flush hydrants and turn valves which may stir up iron, causing some residents to have orange water.  The water is perfectly safe for use.  Please run your faucets until it clears up before  you use it, this should take no more than 15 minutes. 

If it continues to happen or you need assistance, please contact the dps department at 517-546-7510.

Beginning April 2nd  the Central Business District will be swept on Monday and Thursday nights (4am - 6am).  This service will run through Nov. 22.

The parking lots in the Central Business District will be swept in April, June August and October.  As always the dates will be subject to weather conditions, and may vary in times.

Major/Local street sweeping will occur in the fourth week of the month,  April through August.  Again, the dates will be subject to weather conditions, and may vary in times.

Livingston County has offered information on the Thompson Lake Improvement Board website.  Information is accessible HERE, or you can visit their website at www.livingstonthompsonlake.com

There will be no residential spring clean- up in 2012.  This service will occur in 2013 on a bi-annual schedule.

Attachment

Through the State of Michigan requirments to improve intergovernmental cooperation throughout the State and local governments, the City of Howell has developed the attached report outlining a collaboration, cooperation and consolidation plan.  We hope you find this document useful, and if you have any questions or comments you may contact City Manager Shea Charles at 517-546-3502, or scharles@ci.howell.mi.us.

E-Water Bill

It’s Easy, It’s Convenient, Save Money

The City of Howell is happy to announce the implementation of Paperless Electronic Utility Billing. Residents can now have their utility bill sent directly to an email address. This email bill will include the same information that’s on your current paper bill, but it will eliminate excess paper, envelopes and postage, for you and for the City. 

To register please complete the eBill Authorization

Form.

For more info: http://cityofhowell.org/onlineservices

As part of the Governor’s “Economic Vitality Incentive Program”, local units of government are required to provide a Performance Dashboard and a Citizens Guide. By meeting this requirement, the City of Howell will be eligible to receive a percentage of its appropriated statutory revenue sharing.

Performance Dashboard
The City of Howell Dashboard includes performance and operating measures that track such areas as: fiscal stability, public safety, quality of life and economic strength. Trends are identified by arrows indicating if an area is improving, declining or remaining the same.

Citizens’ Guide
The purpose of the City of Howell Citizen's Guide (excel file format), is to provide citizens with a document that will help them to better understand the City’s finances. The guide presents in a simple graphical format important financial measures. The areas covered include, revenues, expenses, financial position and financial obligations such as debt and pensions. The guide provides 5 years of data and has various drop down features that let the reader drill down to specific areas.

The Public Works page has all the information you need for Cross Connection and Backflow Prevention: http://www.cityofhowell.org/publicworks

Section 622.02

Vegetation - states that no owner, lessee or occupant or any agent shall permit or maintain on any such lot any growth of weeds, grass or other rank vegetation to a greater height than eight (8) inches on an average.

If you believe that someone is in violation of this, please contact our office at 517-546-3861.  Thank you for your assistance.