Dexter: Public Hearing for Utilities Ordinance Amendments

CITY OF DEXTER

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 58 – UTILITIES,

ARTICLE 1 – IN GENERAL,

ARTICLE 2 – WATER SERVICE, AND

ARTICLE 3 – CROSS CONNECTIONS

Notice is hereby given that the Dexter City Council will hold a public hearing on September 22, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at Dexter City Hall, 3515 Broad St., Dexter, Michigan, for the purpose of hearing public comment regarding proposed changes to the General Code of Ordinances, Chapter 58 – Utilities.

The changes to the Utilities Ordinance include, but are not limited to a reorganization of articles, divisions, and sections; changes to definitions; clarification of process for projects impacting the water system; clarification of standards for connecting to the water system; setting standards for disconnection from the water system; standards for discontinuation of water service; clarification on requirements for separate connections per unit; additional clarification on required location for placement of water meters; additional clarification on outdoor water restrictions; reorganization and clarification of rates, charges, and billing procedures; additional clarification on the prohibition on private water wells.

The draft changes are available for public inspection at City Hall, 3515 Broad St., Dexter, MI 48130; weekdays between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  They are also available online at dextermi.gov. Any questions regarding the ordinance updates should be directed to the City Manager’s Office at 734-426-8303.

Interested parties are welcome to attend the public hearing and present their comments. Written comments regarding the proposal should be submitted to the City Manager’s Office at the address listed above or via email to [email protected], and must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

Sign language interpreter, or other assistance, may be provided upon request to the City Clerk, [email protected], at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting.  Minutes of all meetings are available on the City website, www.dextermi.gov.

Justin Breyer

City Manager