The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-02-05
CHAPTER XIV
Utility Services

PUBLIC UTILITY FRANCHISES:
Section l4.1. All public utility
franchises granted after the sdop-
ton Of this Charter, whether II be
so provided In the granting ordin-
ancs or not. shall be subject to the
right Of the city:
(a) To repeal the same for mis-
use. or non-uss, or for failure to
comply with the provisions thereof;
(b) To require proper and ade-
quate extension of plant and serv-
ice and maintenance thereof At che
highest practicable standard Of ef-
ficiency;
(c) To establish reasonable
standards Of service and quality Of
products, and prevent unjust dis
elimination in service or rates;
(d) To require continuous and
uninterrupted service to the public
In accordance with the terms of the
franchise throughout the entire
period thereof;
(e) To impose such other regu-
lations as may bs determined by
the Council to be conducive. to the
safety, welfare, and accommodate ton
Of the public;
(D To require the public utility
TO which any franchise II granted
to permit joint use Of its property
and appurtenances located IN the
streets. alleys. and public places Of
the City, by the City, and other
utilities insofar as such joint use
may be reasonably practicable and
upon payment Of reasonable rental
therefor: Provided, that, In the alb
sence Of agreement, upon applica-
ton by any public utility, the Coun.
ell shall provide for arbitration OF
the terms and conditions Of such
joint use and the compensation to
be paid therefor;
Cd To pay such part Of the cost
OF improvement or maintenance Of
the streets, alleys. bridges, and
public places Of the City. a. shall
arise from Its use thereof and to
protect and save the City harmless
from all damages arising from said
use.
GENERAL POWERS
REsPEcTINo MUNICIPAL
UTILITIES AND SERVICES:
Section AZ. The City shall pos
sess and hereby reserves to itself
all the powers granted to cities by
the Constitution and General Laws
Of the State Of Michigan to acquire,
construct, own, operate, improve.
enlarge, extend, repair. and main
tain. either within or without It's
corporate limits, q hospital, public
utilities. including, but not by the
way Of limitation. public utilities
for supplying water, light, heat,
power, gas, sewage treatment. and
garbage disposal facilities, or any
Of them, to the City and its inhabit-
ants; and also to sell and deliver
water, light, heat. power, gas, and
other public utilities aad services.
without Its corporate limits TO an
amount not to exceed the limita-
tons set by the State Constitution.
The Council shall have the power TO
fix. from time to time, such just
and equitable rates As may be
deemed advisable for supplying the
inhabitants OF the City and others
with water, with electricity for
light, heat, and power. and with
such other utility services a. the
City may provide.
UTILITY CHARGER
COLLECTIONS:
Section 14.3. The Council shall,
by ordinance, fix the rates TO be
charged for. and provide for the col
lection Of. all public utility charges
made by the City. and for such
purpose, shall have all the power
granted to cities by Act 17s Of the
Public Acts Of 1889. Wher any per.
son or persons. or any firm or cor.
poration. shall fail or refuse to pay
TO the City any sums due on utility
bills. the utility service or services
upon which such delinquency exists
may be shut off or discontinued and
suit may be instituted by the City
for the collection OF the same in any
court OF competent jurisdiction.
DISPOSAL or PLANTS:
Section 14.4. Except for pur-