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Votes at a glance: Ann Arbor council approves multiple code changes, franchise agreement, appointments and personnel action

3196569 · April 21, 2025
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Summary

Council approved ordinances and resolutions including amendments to the Unified Development Code, the heating franchise agreement with climate commitments, several utility rate ordinances, appointment to the DDA, the legislative policy agenda, library air‑rights negotiations, and an amended employment agreement for the city attorney.

At its meeting the Ann Arbor City Council approved a slate of ordinances and resolutions. Below are the key actions, movers, seconds and outcomes as recorded on the meeting record.

• B1 — Amend sections 5.15 and 5.16 of Chapter 55 (Unified Development Code): Moved by Council Member Disch; seconded by Council Member Cornell. Approved by voice vote; recorded as unanimous.

• B2 — Amend sections 5.17, 5.27, 5.28 of Chapter 55 and repeal section 1.2.39 of Chapter 8 (building design; design review): Moved by Council Member Ackman; seconded by Council Member Disch. Amended on the floor to clarify EIFS/materials language; final motion approved by council vote.

• B3 — Ordinance replacing the gas franchise with a heating franchise and adopting a climate action agreement with DTE: Moved…

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