CITY OF BENTON HABOR – PUBLIC HEARING – ORDINANCE ADOPTIONS – GAS UTILITIES

CITY OF BENTON HARBOR
ORDINANCE NOTICE

Notice to the Residents of the City of Benton Harbor and other interested parties:
At a regular meeting of the Benton Harbor City Commission held on October 19, 2026, the following ordinance was updated, all of which can be viewed in full on the City of Benton Harbor’s website: www.bhcity.us or by contacting the City Clerk’s office by email: tmoore@bhcity.us, phone: 269-927-8408, or in person at: 200 E Wall St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation Franchise
Grants Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation, its successors and assigns, a 30-year franchise to use City streets, alleys, and public places to construct, maintain, and operate a gas distribution system. Provides for notice of planned work, restoration, public safety, indemnification, and rates regulated by the Michigan Public Service Commission. The franchise is revocable unless approved by three-fifths of electors voting on the question. Repeals Ordinance No. 703-94 and amendments. Effective on the latter of the company’s written acceptance, to be filed within 60 days after enactment, or the day following publication.

Tiffany Moore
City of Benton Harbor Clerk