http://howellrecreation.org/howellcity.html

• Post required no smoking signs (even if the establishment is already smoke free).
• Remove indoor ashtrays and other smoking receptacles.
• Direct any person who is smoking to extinguish the cigarette, cigar or other lighted tobacco item.

Fire hydrant flushing will begin on April 26, 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.

Click here for more information... http://www.cityofhowell.org/humanresources

If you have received a letter in the mail pertaining to the Howell crossconnection program, here is a link to Michigan Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association.  Through this link you can locate a Livingston County area Plumber certfied in back flow prevention.

http://www.mpmca.org

If you have any questons pertaining to the program, please call the DPW at 517-546-7510

Effective March 1, 2010, all Howell City Park Pavilion Rental requests will be scheduled at the Howell Recreation Bennett facility located at 925 W. Grand River Ave. 

For more info, please visit

http://howellrecreation.org/howellcity.html or

call 517-546-0693.

Come to Downtown Howell on March 17th from 12:00 to 8:00 pm for great shopping and dining and get your chance at grabbin' cash and prizes in a Cash Grab Booth located at 216 W. Grand River!

Thus, The Howell Downtown Development Authority introduces the first "Grabbin' O' the Green" Event - Downtown Howell's way of extending a welcoming hand to all looking for their own pot of gold. 

http://www.downtownhowell.org/grabbin-o-the-green/

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Howell City Park and the Howell Boat Launch Opens for the Summer on Friday

Relax and enjoy the natural beauty of Howell City Park, whether you want to take a walk, play on the swings, picnic with family or friends, boat on Thompson Lake or enjoy the fun and sun in the water at the beach at Howell City Park!

Howell City Park
The Howell City Park (at the corner of Thompson and Barnard Streets) is set to open for the summer on Friday, May 22.  While the park is open from 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. through Labor Day, it will be staffed and entry fees will be collected before June 9th from 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Monday – Friday and 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Holidays.  After June 9th the park guard booth will be staffed from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. The concession stand will be open every day from 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 

All vehicles entering the park must have a valid season park sticker or day permit to enter the park.  Those who do not have a valid season park sticker will be charged $10/day to enter the Howell City Park.  Staffing schedules may change due to inclement and/or severe weather.

Howell Boat Launch
The Boat Launch (on Roosevelt Street between Lake and Summit) will also open on Friday, May 22.  The boat launch booth will be staffed and fees collected from 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sundays and Holidays throughout the season. 

Those who do not have a valid season park sticker will be charged $20/day to use the Howell Boat Launch.

Season Park Stickers
City of Howell residents – One season park sticker to the Howell City Park and Boat Launch was sent via mail with your April/May water bill.  If you desire more park stickers, you may pick one up at the Howell City Hall, 2^nd floor by showing proof of residency to get one additional free park sticker. City Hall is open - Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Oceola Township residents – Season park stickers to the Howell City Park and Boat Launch are available by contacting the Oceola Township Hall at 517/546-3259. Pick up stickers at Oceola Township Hall, 1577 Latson Rd. during regular business hours - Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Marion and Genoa Township residents – Season park stickers to the Howell City Park and Boat Launch may be purchased for $40 for the first sticker and $30 for each additional sticker by going to the Howell City Hall, at 611 E. Grand River, 2^nd floor and show proof of residency.

Non-Residents – Season park stickers to the Howell City Park and Boat Launch may be purchased for $80 for the first sticker and $60 for each additional sticker by going to the Howell City Hall at 611 E. Grand River, 2^nd floor and show proof of residency. 

Stickers for all residents (City of Howell, Oceola, Genoa and Marion Township) and non-residents will also be available at the park entrance booth and/or at the boat launch booth, with proof of residency.

Pavilion Rentals
Three park pavilions are also available for rent and are handled by the City's Treasurer's office at 611 E. Grand River Ave., 2nd Floor, Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.   Large pavilions hold up to to 100 and rent for $50/day on weekdays and $75/day on weekends.  The small pavilion holds 50 and rents for $25/day for weekdays and $50/day for weekends.

 Vegetation Amendments

Information on the WALLY  - Washtenaw Livingston Rail Line

is available through the following website:

Wally Webpage

Purpose:   The condition of the infrastructure (streets, roads, water & sewer lines) is an important element that can significantly impact the long-term economic strength of a city and the value of residential and commercial properties.   The Howell City Council and City staff have completed an extensive review of the City’s infrastructure and have developed a three year infrastructure improvement program that when completed, will enhance service to our residents, positively impact  the value and aesthetics of residential and commercial properties, and enhance  the economic vitality of our community. 

The Project:  The Howell City Council has approved a three-year program that will reconstruct approximately 10.805 miles of the City’s 36 miles of streets beginning in July 2009 (see attached map for streets included).  The project includes not only reconstructing the roads, but also replacing aging sewer and water lines and making storm sewer improvements.  The streets within the program are a mixture of local and major streets that have not undergone any significant rehabilitation within the last twenty years.  City staff and engineers have also identified corresponding underground water and sanitary sewer work with the intent of providing a twenty year fix.

3 Year Street Program Overview 

3 Year Street Program FAQ’s 

3 Year Street Program Map 

The City of Howell warning sirens sounds a steady three-minute tone at the onset of a Tornado warning.

The siren system will be activated for the following events:

• Sighting of a funnel cloud or tornado
• Tornado warning issued by the National Weather Service

A monthly one-minute test will take place on the first Thursday of each month at 9:00 A.M. beginning in November 2007.

During an actual weather emergency the public should seek shelter inside and away from windows.

All-clear siren activation will not be issued; news about severe weather will be avalable by listening to local radio or television stations.

The Public should become familiar with weather warning terminology.

A warming means that some type of severe weather is occuring in a specified place and people may need to take action to save their lives.

A watch means that conditions for severe weather are favorable, and people should be alert for changing weather conditions.