Sturgis City Commissioners have approved revision to codes and zoning ordinances to accommodate establishment of “extreme weather” centers. An extreme weather center, or EWC, is defined as a building that provides a location on a temporary basis for residents during times of extreme temperature (cold or hot), but does not involve any form of housing. Read More…
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Contingency budget approved to complete West Congress Street project in Sturgis
Sturgis City Commission on Wednesday approved a supplemental contingency budget of $45,000 for the West Congress Street improvement project. The construction, which involves the stretch from South Centerville to South Clay, has hit a standstill within the past month, due to various issues. City engineer Barry Cox outlined the situation Wednesday at the commissioners’ meeting. Read More…
Flint-based Insight proposes acquisition of Sturgis Hospital
Insight, a health-care organization headquartered in Flint, Michigan, has signed a letter of intent to acquire Sturgis Hospital and has entered into a period of “due diligence.” Sturgis City Commission held a special meeting Monday to discuss details of the proposal. Proposed terms of payment upon closing is $3.3 million for 11 years, beginning in Read More…
New speed limit set for East Lafayette Street in Sturgis
Sturgis City Commission on Wednesday voted to approve establishment of a 45 mph speed limit on East Lafayette Street, between Lakeview Avenue and Franks Avenue, and 25 mph when school is in session. Barry Cox, city engineer, provided details to commissioners. A traffic-speed study was conducted Aug. 1-8 to evaluate vehicle speed within the segment. Read More…
Small-home community concept explored in Sturgis
A unique housing concept is under consideration in Sturgis. Sturgis City Commission on July 26 heard a presentation regarding a proposed clustered single-family housing project at 208 N. Prospect St. That property is a vacant parcel owned by Sturgis Housing Development Corporation. Sturgis Housing Commission has been in discussions with city staff regarding the proposal. Read More…
‘Urban chickens’ proposal could go to Sturgis voters in 2024
It’s possible Sturgis voters will decide in 2024 if city residents are allowed to have chickens on their property. In March, city commissioners referred a recommendation to Sturgis Planning Commission for development of an “urban chicken” ordinance. Since then, the planning board has assessed input from community members and structured a framework for such an Read More…