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City Administrative Offices will be closed for the Winter Holiday from December 25th to January 2nd. The standard business hours will resume on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024, at 8:00 AM.
City of Ypsilanti 2024 Observed Holidays January 1st, 2024 New Year's Day January 2nd, 2024 New Year's Eve Observed January 15th, 2024 MLK Jr. Day March 29th, 2024 Good Friday May 27th, 2024 Memorial Day June 19th, 2024 Juneteenth July 4th, 2024 Independence Day September 2nd, 2024 Labor Day November 28th, 2024 Thanksgiving Day November 29th, 2024, Day after Thanksgiving December 24th, 2024 Christmas Eve December 25th, 2024 Christmas Day December 26, 27, 30, 2024 City Hall and Admin Offices Closed December 31st, 2024, New Year's Eve
The City of Ypsilanti will begin collecting Holiday Trees curbside starting Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Please place the tree at the curb, and we will make sure that the tree is picked up according to the following schedule. We ask that residents remove any lights or decorations from the holiday tree when they place it at the curb (no artificial or non-organic material). Trees that still have decorations or lights when placed at the curb will not be collected.
Pick-up will be one day behind for the week of December 25th and January 1st in observance of the holidays. Please note the following collection schedule for the month of January. Week of January 3, 2024: Normal Collection Day: Scheduled Collection Day: Monday Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024 Tuesday Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024 Wednesday Friday, January 5th, 2024 Thursday Friday, January 5th, 2024 Friday Friday, January 5th, 2024 Week of January 8th, 2024 Holiday Trees will be collected for all days of the week on Friday of this week, January 12th, 2024. Week of January 15th, 2024: Holiday Trees will be collected for all days of the week on Friday, January 19th, 2024. Friday, January 19th, 2024, is the last day for tree pickup. Thank you, and we hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday season. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Department of Public Services at 734-483-1421 or via e-mail at jhutchins@cityofypsilanti.com.
The City’s snow ordinance and abatement procedures go into effect on October 16th, 2023. Please be advised of the following: - Snow must be removed from sidewalks and parking lots within 24 hours of first accumulation of one inch (1”) or more.
- Ice must, if practicable, immediately be removed from sidewalks and parking lots. When immediate removal is impracticable, sand, salt or other chemical or materials must immediately be used and then ice must be removed as soon as practicable.
- Only one (1) warning for abatement will be left at any parcel per snow season. Further violations will result in abatement without additional notices left at the property. The property owner/agent is responsible for abatement costs.
- A citation will be issued for every violation, even the first. Fines increase each offense.
- A five-foot (5’) path must be maintained on sidewalks at all times to be in compliance. (Properties with public sidewalks less than 5’ in width must be cleared to the edges of the paved areas).
Ypsilanti City Code Chapter 94, Section 94-135(a) defines the “snow season” as October 1st through May 31st. Failure to comply with abatement notice will result in the City’s contractor being hired to correct the violation, with all costs for services invoiced to the property owner/agent. Further information may be obtained through the Code Enforcement Division at (734) 482-9626, or at www.cityofypsilanti.com/codeenforcement.
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The Ypsilanti City Council will hold Regular Meetings at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, located at One South Huron Street, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197, for the year 2024 on the following dates: |
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Early Voting is in effect starting with the February 27, 2024 Presidential Primary!
In 2024, Michigan voters will be asked to cast their ballots during 3 major elections. For the first time ever this February, all voters will be given the opportunity to cast their ballot early in-person for 9 full days prior to each major election. Early Voting sites will be operating across the county to accommodate those voters who wish to cast and have their ballot counted in-person before Election Day. The City of Ypsilanti is partnering with the Washtenaw County Clerk’s office to provide early voting services.
City of Ypsilanti voters may visit either of the two Early Voting sites below from February 17-February 25 between 9:00 am-5:00 pm to cast their vote prior to the February 27, 2024, Presidential Primary: - Ypsilanti Freighthouse, 100 Market Place, Ypsilanti, MI, 48198
- Washtenaw County Learning Resource Center, 4135 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108
Please note that more traditional methods of casting a ballot, such as voting absentee or voting in-person on Election Day, are still available. For more information on Election Day or Absentee Voting, please visit Michigan.gov/Vote or contact the City of Ypsilanti Clerk's Office at (734) 483-1100. |
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Have you checked out the neighborhood intel system through Munetrix? Please register to make an account on our city website under resources: https://cityofypsilanti.com/223/Citizens-Guide
The program allows residents the ability to: - Examine time-series metrics that provide historical, current, and predictive insights
- Search and save data on specific properties by address
- View violations, certificates, permits, and licenses issued to specific properties
- View reports on specific properties and comparison to the city or neighborhood metrics
- Create custom layer maps combining selected data & much more!
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Historic Preservation Looking back: In 2023, the City held two preservation-related events: a state tax credit webinar and Old House Ypsi. If there are topics you’d like to learn about related to your old house or building, share your ideas with preservation planner Ellen Thackery at ethackery@cityofypsilanti.com . In 2023, the Historic District Commission received 106 applications for work in the Historic District. The preservation planner approved 48 of those (45%) administratively, the commission approved 57 of the remaining applications, and issued only one denial for the year. Looking ahead: The City was awarded a $50,000 grant from the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, through the Michigan Strategic Fund, State Historic Preservation Office, for a resurvey of our local historic district. The resulting report and data will document the district for the first time since the early 1980s, help us tell the story of our district better, and help us make the best decisions about our important historic resources. An architectural historian will be hired for the project, and the request for proposals will be issued in early 2024. Work will be completed by September 2025. With the City Council’s approval, the Historic District Commission changed the frequency of its meetings. In 2024, the Historic District Commission will meet once a month, on the second Tuesday of every month. Applications and supporting materials are due to the preservation planner at 4 pm, 11 days before the meeting. The City’s 2024 web calendar has been updated, and the new calendar with application due dates has been posted in the lobby at city hall and at https://cityofypsilanti.com/254/Historic-District-Commission . |
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Peninsular Dam Update Over $4.7 million has been raised by the project team (City of Ypsilanti & Huron River Watershed Council) to remove the dam. In May, the City of Ypsilanti received $3.78 million from Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) from the State of Michigan to remove the Peninsular Paper Dam—an additional $650,000 has been previously awarded from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources MDNR and $300,000 from USFWS National Fish Passage program. The city's commitment of $500,000 since the project proposal launch hasn't changed. If the dam fails, this high-hazard structure could cause severe damage or loss of life. Removing the dam will help aquatic ecosystems recover after extreme weather and reduce the risk of flooding in nearby communities. The city is on the path to restoring the original waterway in this area of the Huron River, thanks to the Huron River Watershed Council, which has helped tremendously to secure all the funding thus far. The Peninsular Dam was originally constructed 110 years ago. With much research, hopes are to remove the entire impoundment, restore the historic powerhouse building, and create a new future for Peninsular Park. The only current obstacle is securing the funding to complete the process.
Check out the HRWC's Report to the Community at https://www.hrwc.org/about/annual-reports/
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CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: FOREST ST BRIDGE
The Forest Street Bridge is open to traffic for the winter! A protected pathway has been provided on the south side of the bridge for pedestrians, as sidewalks will be completed in Spring 2024. The intersection of Rice and Forest is also open to traffic. Work is planned to resume in early spring. This work included deck patching, shallow concrete deck overlay, pier cap replacement, bearing replacement at pier, approach reconstruction, guardrail replacement, and slope paving repairs. During pier cap replacement and deck patching, additional damage was discovered and repaired, which led to the delay in re-opening. Sidewalk (including sidewalk widening on the south side to accommodate the Border to Border Trail), as well as other final and necessary items, will be completed in spring 2024. This project is largely funded by a competitive grant from the Michigan Department of Transportation’s Local Bridge Fund. |
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Reginald Dent Parking Enforcement Officer Ypsilanti Police Department Reginald began as a School Crossing Guard in September and has recently begun this new role during the month of December. He enjoys being of help to this city and is an excellent asset to the organization.
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Washtenaw Community College (WCC) has been awarded a $2.09 million grant to launch a jobs and education initiative to boost the quality of life and outcomes for underrepresented populations in Ypsilanti. The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation grant funds WCC’s new Advance Ypsi initiative to strengthen pathways to prosperity through education and career development. Advance Ypsi is part of the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Detroit Drives Degrees Community College Collaborative (D3C3), which today announced over $30 million in support from Ballmer Group and the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation. The D3C3 initiative is a partnership with seven Southeast Michigan community colleges, including Washtenaw, to ensure students have equitable educational opportunities and graduate with high-value credentials or degrees that lead to good-paying, in-demand jobs with local employers, boosting the Region’s overall prosperity. Our initiative will serve 300 high school students and adults from Ypsilanti over three years, training and preparing them for careers with an earning potential of at least $40,000. When fully realized, more than $12 million annually could be earned by residents in a community where 50% of households live below the poverty level and the post-secondary educational rate is 20%, according to the most recent US Census. “We are working hand in hand with YCS, employers and WCC faculty to develop curriculum that pairs classroom instruction with real-world experience to equip students for jobs in high-demand sectors, many of which are going unfilled in today’s economy due to a lack of skilled workers,” said Brandon Tucker, WCC Vice President & Chief Workforce and Community Development Officer. We are excited to aid students with enrolling in one of the following IT, Manufacturing, or Mobility Programs: Accelerated Certificate programs in Manufacturing and Transportation/Automotive Occupations: - Welding and Fabrication Principles Certificate (CTWLDS)
- Automotive Services Technician Certificate (CTASVT)
- Robotics Technician (CTROBT)
- Automation Specialist – Advance Certificate
- Auto Body Repair Certification (CTAUBR)
Accelerated Certificate programs in mobility-focused IT Occupations: - Computer Systems Technology (CTCSTC)
- Computer Networking Academy Certificate (CVCNAC) – Advance Certificate
- Automotive Cybersecurity Certificate (CTACYB)
Students who participate in Advance Ypsi will receive benefits to include, but not limited to: - Support to determine career interests and goals as well as well exploration.
- Dedicated advisor and success coach to support life issues that might arise and eliminate barriers to success.
- Advance Ypsi also has a Career and Life Success Coordinator (Nannette Knox) who will also be there to support you along the way and eradicate barriers that might show up.
- Expanded career opportunities through shadowing and engagement with local employers.
- Assistance with job applications, resumes and interviews.
- Potential paid internships, apprenticeships and job shadowing.
- Financial support for tuition, fees and equipment needed to be successful in the classroom and on the job.
“We see Advance Ypsi as an opportunity to not only offer educational pathways for Ypsilanti residents, but we see it as an opportunity to transform generational trajectory for families,” stated Dr. Stephanie L. Krah, Acting Chief Community Development Officer/Executive Director of College Access and Success. We look forward to the opportunity assist residents of Ypsilanti in enrolling in one of our programs. If you have additional questions, please feel free to visit our website Website: www.wccnet.edu/advanceypsi OR us email us at advanceypsi@wccnet.edu.
Attention Adult Education Students, Advocates, and Partners, WCC Adult Transitions Pathway program has so many amazing opportunities for adult learners this year. We’re super excited to grow our program with the help of our valued community partners. We recently added an ESL Conversational group, Digital Skills lab, GED class for ESL learners, and a new fast-track model in our GED program. These classes are offered at WCC’s Main Campus and the Ypsilanti Township Community Center in virtual, in-person, and hybrid models. We are currently registering students in our GED and English as a Second Language Pathway classes that start mid-January. Call (734) 677-5006 or visit our website at https://www.wccnet.edu/start-now/ged/ for additional information.
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The Corner Health Center
Join The Corner Health Center as we premiere the Three-Course Celebratory, where guests come to witness a live cooking competition; enjoy a complimentary three-course meal; listen to good music; and experience the transformation that happens when young people (and their children) come to The Corner! This event is inspired by our Healthy Youth, Healthy Futures program; where youth learn how to cook through classes that focus on economically and culturally appropriate food preparation. Early bird tickets are available now! - bit.ly/3PJlznz
Your ticket includes: - A giveaway item on the night of the event - 3-course meal & to watch a live cooking competition!
Sponsorship opportunities are still available! Contact dmanigault@cornerhealth.org to sponsor.
The mission of The Corner Health Center is to inspire 12-to 25-year-olds (and their children) to achieve and sustain healthy lives by providing judgement-free, affordable health and wellness care and education. |
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Riverside Arts Center Corner
On the first and third Wednesday of every month, artists can bring two pieces of original art to present. Artists, art lovers, collectors, curators – everyone is welcome from Ypsi and beyond! Attendees are not required to present. Anyone is welcome to simply gather with our community and enjoy the incredible artwork. Presentations occur on a first-come first-served basis. Doors open at 5:00 PM, and presentations start at 5:30 PM. Sign up by 6:00 PM to present. |
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Growing the YDL Oral History Collections Passionate and influential local food growers are recording their stories in the Ypsilanti District Library's oral history archives. The Ypsi Farmers & Gardeners Oral History Project headlines the new-look history.ypsilibrary.org
YDL's new history page will house interviews alongside our existing local history collections like the A.P. Marshall Oral History Archive, Ypsi Stories podcast episodes, and Ypsilanti Commercial newspaper records. The Farmers & Gardeners collection will launch with six interviews alongside portraits of each interviewee by photographer Nick Azzaro. At the launch event, large prints of each person's portrait will be on display, accompanied by select text from their interviews. The community will also hear from the growers, along with local poets and storytellers at the event. More interviews will be added to the collection as they are recorded.
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Daytime and overnight shelter is available in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti Winter daytime and overnight shelter accommodations are available throughout the winter shelter season from November 13th, 2023 – March 31st, 2024 for any individual seeking emergency shelter during the cold winter months. Daytime shelter is available Monday – Thursday, 8am – 6pm at the Ypsilanti Freighthouse. For a complete list of daytime warming shelter locations, please visit bit.ly/washtenaw-warming. If you are looking for overnight shelter, please call the Delonis Center at (734) 662-2829 for information regarding locations and transportation accommodations. For a referral to the Delonis Center, please call Housing Access for Washtenaw County (HAWC) at (734) 961-1999. If you have questions or need more information, please contact the Delonis Center/the Shelter Association of Washtenaw County (SAWC) at (734) 662-2829.
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The Washtenaw County Financial Empowerment Center is offering FREE financial counseling services! At the Financial Empowerment Center (FEC), Washtenaw County residents can get FREE financial counseling services. Services are open to anyone, and professionally trained counselors are ready to help you with managing finances, paying down debt, increasing savings, establishing and building credit, and accessing banking products. Appointments are available online and in-person at four conveniently located locations throughout Washtenaw County. For more information or to make an appointment, please visit washtenaw.org/FEC or scan the QR code below! For questions, please email FEC@washtenaw.org. Locations: - The Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development, 415 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti
- Faith in Action, 7651 Dan Hoey Rd., Dexter
- Jewish Family Services, 2245 S. State St., Ann Arbor
- Eastern Michigan University, University Advising and Career Development Center, 878 Cross St., Ypsilanti, 200 McKenny Hall
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Attention Adult Education Advocates and Partners, Winter’s here along with the countdown to the new year. WCC Adult Transitions Pathway program wants to share all the amazing opportunities we have for learners in the coming year. We’re super excited to grow our program with the help of our valued community partners including Ypsilanti Township, WISD, and Washtenaw Literacy. We recently added an ESL Conversational group, Digital Skills lab, GED class for ESL learners, and a new fast-track model in our GED classes. These classes are offered at WCC’s Main Campus and the Ypsilanti Township Community Center in virtual, in-person, and hybrid models. We are currently registering students in our GED and English as a Second Language Pathway classes that will be starting in January. Enclosed are flyers with more details about how to register for the winter semester. For additional information call (734) 677-5006 or visit our website. As we near the end of the semester, and many of our students celebrate significant academic milestones, here’s what a few had to say about their experience with the program. “I like that it focused on the math. I really liked the teachers- I’ve never had teachers that genuinely cared so much! Everything we studied was on the test, so relevant. I appreciated that my teacher checked in on me and helped me move along the process and a general concern for my personal well-being when I was sick.” (Larkin, GED Grad) "I can communicate in English at work and at the doctor or pharmacy, or for car repairs." (Emerson, ESL Student) Thank you for continued support of the students and the program.
Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season. |
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 The Racial Equity Office will be hosting two N95 mask giveaways. The first giveaway will be held on Friday January 12th from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and the second on Friday January 19th from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. The pickup location for both days will be at the Washtenaw County Facilities Warehouse on 2155 Hogback Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. There will be no delivers, you must pick up in-person |
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