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Council renews long-standing 425 annexation agreement with Shelby Township for 50 years
Summary
Utica council unanimously approved a renewal clause to extend the 1996 Shelby Township–Utica 425 annexation agreement for 50 years to preserve the city's tax base and avoid prior litigation risks; the agreement prevents either party from charging the other's residents higher water/sewer rates.
Utica City Council voted to renew the 1996 425 annexation agreement with Shelby Township, extending the service and annexation terms for 50 years under the draft presented by the city attorney. The agreement, originally adopted to resolve decades of litigation over annexation and detachment, includes a clause that bars either party from charging the other's residents more than it charges its own residents for water and sewer service.
Mayor Calandrino read the attorney-prepared summary describing the history and stakes: the litigation ran from 1976 through 1996 and the 425 agreement was designed to end those disputes. The mayor underscored that "This agreement also provides that neither party is allowed to charge the other party's residence in excess of what it charges its own residence," language council discussed before approving the renewal by roll-call vote. City Attorney McGrail supplied background on the case history and confirmed the renewal clause mirrors the terms that ended earlier detachment attempts.
Councilmembers thanked staff and legal counsel for drafting the renewal. The item passed unanimously by roll call and will take effect per the agreement's terms once Shelby Township completes its vote and any required execution steps.
