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Alma City adopts 30-year gas franchise with Consumers Energy
Summary
The Alma City Commission adopted Ordinance 849 granting Consumers Energy a 30-year franchise to lay, maintain and operate gas lines in city rights-of-way; the agreement includes a 60-day written termination clause and was approved by voice vote. Staff said the previous franchise had been 20 years.
Alma City — The Alma City Commission on Nov. 11 adopted Ordinance 849, granting Consumers Energy, its successors and assigns, the authority to lay, maintain and operate gas lines and facilities in city streets, alleys and rights-of-way for a 30-year term. The adoption followed a short public hearing and staff presentation explaining the franchise’s responsibilities and safeguards.
City staff (Speaker 4) told the commission the franchise is a…
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