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Department of Public Works

Department of Public Works
4093 Manor Dr.
Burton, MI 48519
Phone: 810-742-9230        Fax: 810-742-8015

Charles Abbey, DPW Director, ext 3101

Amber Abbey, Deputy DPW Director, ext 3103

Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

To report a blight issue: l.swayne@burtonmi.gov

To report a pothole or road issue: pothole@burtonmi.gov

The Department of Public Works is made up of seven divisions that service the residents, which include:

Building Division: Building Official 
                                Phone: 810-742-9230
Our inspector is in the office only between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. everyday, or by appointment. He is in the field conducting       inspections during the day and is not available to be reached by phone. Clerical staff will be in the office all day to answer questions regarding the permitting process. However, if you have code questions, you may need to leave a message.  

Code Enforcement Division: Frank Cherveny, Code Enforcement Officer 
                                                 Phone: 810-742-9230 ext. 3111
The Officer is in the office only between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. everyday. He is in the field conducting inspections during the day and is not available to be reached by phone. It is not necessary to talk to the Officer directly to make a complaint. The clerical staff will be in the office all day to take complaints, answer questions regarding violations and/or ordinances.

Planning and Zoning Division: Amber Abbey, Deputy DPW Director in charge of Planning and Zoning
                                                     Phone: 810-742-9230 ext. 3103
The Deputy DPW Directors normal business hours are Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There are occasions when she is out in the field and will not be available.
       
Engineering Division: Peter Wingblad, Engineering and Inspection Superintendent
                                      Phone: 810-742-9230 ext. 3108
The Engineering and Inspection Superintendents normal business hours are Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There are occasions when he is out in the field and will not be available.

Road Division: Chris Howser, Street Superintendent
                          Phone: 810-742-9230 ext. 3105
The street superintendent does not have normal business hours. Clerical staff will be in the office all day to answer questions.

Utilities Service Division: Jacob Cease, Utilities Superintendent
                                            Phone: 810-742-9230 ext. 3106
The Utilities superintendent does not have normal business hours. Clerical staff will be in the office all day to answer questions. Additional Contact Val Bice at 810-742-9230 ext. 3104.