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Sturgis adopts Michigan Gas Utilities franchise ordinance on second reading
Summary
The city approved a second‑reading ordinance adding a Michigan Gas Utilities franchise to the city code (Chapter 62, Article 5), updating corporate name references and hold‑harmless language; the ordinance was adopted by voice vote and becomes effective Sept. 17, 2025.
The Sturgis City Commission on a voice vote approved the second reading of an ordinance that formally adds a Michigan Gas Utilities franchise to the city code.
Andrew Cook introduced the ordinance, saying the draft updates corporate‑name references, clarifies the effective date, adjusts a hold‑harmless clause to exclude city negligence and repeals prior authorizations. "This particular version will be included in the City Code of Ordinances formally under Chapter 62 Utilities," Cook said.
Commissioner (S8) moved to consider the second reading and approve creation of Chapter 62, Article 5 for a Michigan Gas Utilities franchise effective Sept. 17, 2025. The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Why it matters: codifying the franchise changes the city code to reflect the current corporate identity and sets the legal framework for utility operations and easements under city control. City staff said the updated language mirrors previous approvals but places the terms into the ordinance for clarity.
Next steps: the ordinance will be codified in the City Code and take effect on the stated effective date. The commission did not record a roll‑call tally in the meeting transcript; the action was approved by voice vote.
