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Commission adopts ordinance to create city building department and approves AGS contract
Summary
The commission adopted an ordinance to establish a city building department, approve a contract with Associated Government Services (AGS) for inspections and plan review, and appoint Nick Kek as the city’s building official; the ordinance takes effect on publication or when state approval is granted.
The Big Rapids City Commission voted to adopt an ordinance that would rescind county building authority and establish a city building department, including a construction board of appeals and required statutory elements.
Brad, the city attorney, explained that the ordinance’s effective date is tied to state approval: “The effective date of the ordinance ... will be effective upon publication or upon the state committee approving…
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