Bicentennial Parade Participant Meeting
The Dexter Rotary will be hosting an informational meeting at the Dexter District Library (3255 Alpine Street) on Thursday, March 21st at 7:00 pm for individuals and organizations interested in participating in the Dexter Bicentennial Parade. The parade will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024 during the Bicentennial Celebration. If you are interesting in participating, you can find the Bicentennial Parade Participant Application Form on the Dexter Bicentennial website link below:
https://dexterbicentennial.com/event-participation/
Easter Eggstravaganza
Egg Scramble
The Dexter Parks & Recreation Commission will be holding its annual Easter Eggstravaganza Egg Scramble on Saturday, March 30, 2024 in Community Park on Ryan Dr. Check-in will begin at 9:00 am, with the scrambles beginning at 10:00 am. Children 10 and under are invited to participate, with the kids being split into three groups, 0-3, 4-6, 7-10. Children will be able to get prizes, get their face painted, and meet the Easter Bunny!
Tickets are on sale at Dexter City Hall located at 3515 Broad Street. Tickets are $2/child or $5/family with 3 or more children. Tickets will be available day-of, but pre-purchase is highly appreciated in order to estimate attendance.
Riddle Hunt
Another part of the Easter Eggstravaganza will be the Riddle Hunt, which will begin Saturday, March 16th. To participate, go to dextermi.gov/government/boards_and_commissions/pr.php and download the Riddle Hunt sheet (which will be available online on March 16th). Using the clues on the riddle sheet, families will track down a hidden Easter Egg in each of the City’s seven parks that will have a word printed on the back (please leave the wooden eggs in the park). Using the words, you will create a secret Easter phrase that you can bring back to City Hall (3515 Broad Street) to claim a prize! The last day to bring back the phrase will be Wednesday, April 3, 2024.
Dexter Art Gardens Temporary Sculpture Display
The “Dexter Art Gardens” is an annual outdoor artwork exhibition sponsored by the Dexter Arts, Culture & Heritage Committee and the City of Dexter. Up to five (5) temporary outdoor artworks will be juried and placed on temporary display along with the City’s permanent collection for one (1) year: June 2024 – May 2025. The selected pieces will be installed on concrete pads in prominent locations throughout Dexter. Applications may be submitted via the online Call for Entries platform, CaFE at: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=13020. Submitting an application via the CaFE site is free. The deadline for submissions is March 26, 2024. Artists will be notified in March regarding selections.
Board of Review Public Appeal Hearings
The City of Dexter Board of Review will meet at the days/times below at 3515 Broad St., Dexter, MI 48130 to hear assessment valuation appeals. Notices of assessment were mailed to all properties in the City at the end of February. Assessment information for properties in the City can be viewed at https://bsaonline.com/?uid=386&sitetransition=true
Monday, March 18, 2024 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm and 6:00 – 9:00pm.
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Taxpayers should call (734) 426-8303 during normal business hours to schedule an appointment.
Letter appeals are also accepted in lieu of personal appearance and will be accepted until the March Board of Review adjourns.
Board of Review Alternate Position
The City of Dexter is seeking one (1) resident to serve as an alternate member of the City’s Board of Review. The Board of Review hears and determines appeals along with certain other matters concerning real and personal property assessments and/or classifications. The Board of Review is one of the only opportunities in which a taxpayer may appeal before taxation on their real and/or personal property. The Board of Review has three (3) periods during the year in which its work must be complete based upon statutory mandates; they are the March Board of Review, July Board of Review and December Board of Review.
Door-to-Door Activity
The City of Dexter has received notice that Clean Water Action intends to engage in door-to-door activities effective immediately. Due to the group’s standing as a political organization, they are not required to adhere to the City’s limitations on hawkers and peddlers, such as the 6:00 pm ending time limit set by city ordinance. The hours they have indicated they plan to canvass are 3 pm to 9 pm Monday through Friday, and 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturday.
