On the agenda: Sturgis meeting — FLOCK SAFETY (Apr 22)

AGENDA
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026
CITY HALL | 130 N. NOTTAWA ST.
WIESLOCH RAUM

Stiltgis
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MICHIGAN

WORK SESSION 5:00 P.M.
1. Community Development Staffing – William Prichard

REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M.
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3.
4.
5.
6.

CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
A. Electric Department Awards – Chris McArthur
B. Annual Audit Presentation – Sadie Griffin
7. VISITORS – (Public comments for items not listed as agenda items)
8. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
9. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
A. Action of Minutes of Previous Meetings

• APPROVE the minutes from the April 8, 2026 regular meeting as presented.

B. Pay Bills

• AUTHORIZE the payment of the City bills in the amount of $2,532,372.85 as presented.

C. Set Public Hearing for DWSRF Project Plan

• SET the public hearing for the DWSRF Project Plan on May 13, 2026 at 6pm as presented.

10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11. NEW BUSINESS
A. Sturgis Fest Requests – Andrew Kuk
B. Nottawa Street 69kV Transmission Line – Chris McArthur
C. Hydro Dam Regulatory Support Proposal – Chris McArthur
D. Doyle Roof Financing Discussion – Sadie Griffin
12. COMMISSIONER / STAFF COMMENTS
13. CLOSED SESSION – Attorney Opinion and To Conduct a Periodic Personnel Evaluation at the
Request of the Employee
14. ADJOURN

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Manager’s Report
APRIL 22, 2026

Submitted by:

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Andrew Kuk
City Manager

Work Session
1.

Community Development Staffing

Staff: William Prichard
The Community Development Department currently has a vacancy for its full-time
building inspector position; in the past this position covered all property
maintenance (rental) inspections, provided residential building inspections, and
handled code enforcement duties.
In the near-term, the City has filled the gap with two part-time individuals handling
property maintenance inspections and code enforcement duties. Staff have also
been working to find a temporary building inspection solution. This near-term
plan was put in place to allow evaluation of the position for the long term while
continuing to provide necessary inspection services.
Staff evaluated several options for long-term staffing, including filling the full-time
staffing role, continuing long-term with multiple part-time positions, and
contracting with third parties. Both service provision and budgetary
considerations were evaluated as part of this process.
As part of the work session, Community Development Director Will Prichard will
provide an update on this evaluation and discuss proposed options for filling this
position in the long term.

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5.

Presentation

A.

Electric Department Awards

Staff: Chris McArthur
City of Sturgis Electric was awarded the National Award for Outstanding Safety
Practices for 2025 and received National Recognition for achieving exceptional
electric reliability in 2025 by the American Public Power Association (APPA).
Information Included in Packet:
1. Media Releases

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5.

Presentation

B.

Annual Audit Presentation

Staff: Sadie Griffin
A representative from Maner Costerisan will be presenting the audit report of the
City’s financial performance for the period ending September 30, 2025.
Information:
1. City of Sturgis Audit for FY Ending 9/30/2025 (separate document)

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8.

Consent Agenda

Proposed Motion:
Move that the Sturgis City Commission APPROVE/DENY the Consent Agenda for
April 22, 2026 as presented.
Staff Recommendation:
APPROVE
8A. Action of Minutes of Previous Meetings
Consent Agenda Motion:
APPROVE the minutes from the April 8, 2026 regular meeting as presented.
8B. Pay Bills
Consent Agenda Motion:
AUTHORIZE the payment of the City bills in the amount of $2,532,372.85 as
presented.
8C. Set Public Hearing for DWSRF Project Plan
The City Commission approved a Professional Services Proposal with
Fishbeck, Inc to complete a DWSRF Project Plan for the City at the February
11, 2026 meeting. The State of Michigan has Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
(BIL) funding which must be used in 2027 and can only be used for lead
service line replacement. The project area would replace over 400 lead
service lines (LSL) and galvanized requiring replacement services (GRR). The
goal is to significantly reduce the number of lead service line replacements
needed to be completed by the Department of Public Services before 2037.
The draft DWSRF Project Plan requires a public hearing to receive comments
and responses prior to final submission on June 1, 2026.
Last year, BIL funded LSL replacement projects received a high percentage of
principal forgiveness to complete the work. If our DWSRF Project Plan was

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funded, we would have 3 years from the date of the loan to complete the
project plan work.
Consent Agenda Motion:
SET the public hearing for the DWSRF Project Plan on May 13, 2026 at 6pm as
presented.

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10. New Business
A.

Sturgis Fest Requests

Staff: Andrew Kuk
The Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce will again hold Sturgis Fest on June 23rd
through the 27th. As in the past, the Chamber and other event organizers are
requesting City assistance and participation for the festival. This includes road
closures and the use of City staff and facilities. A detailed list of requests for the
week is included in your packet.
The major requests for the use of City services are associated with Wednesday,
Thursday, and Friday, June 24th -26th. Wednesday will be Family Night again this
year, however activities will be taking place at Sturgis High School, limiting City
support to supplying barricades. Activities there will again include carnival rides,
the Sturgis Biscuits baseball game, and an outdoor movie.
Thursday will again be Bike Night and Friday will be the car show and the now
traditional night parade.
Other festival activities will include the Sturgis Fest Dinner on Tuesday
(Commission attendance is requested) and Fireworks at Kirsch Municipal
Airport on Saturday night.
The Chamber is requesting closure of US‐12 (Chicago Road) on Thursday and
Friday which will be contingent upon approval from the Michigan Department of
Transportation (MDOT).
Alcohol sales will take place on Wednesday and Thursday at Free Church Park; this
is subject to Michigan Liquor Control Commission licensing and regulation,
including perimeter fencing. The North Street and Pleasant St. sub‐areas of the
Downtown Social District would be active on Friday as part of those road closures.

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Proposed Motion:
Move that the Sturgis City Commission APPROVE/DENY the requests for Sturgis
Fest 2026 as presented.
Staff Recommendation:
APPROVE
Information Included in Packet:
1. Sturgis Fest Requests List
2. Parade Route Map

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10. New Business
B.

Nottawa Street 69kV Transmission Line

Staff: Chris McArthur
As part of the 2027 capital budget, the Electric Department has gone out to bid for
the design of the Nottawa Street 69kV Transmission line. This line will serve the
new Stateline Substation currently under construction and will complete the loop
to this substation after the AEP line is acquired.
Staff issued a bid for the engineering of the line in early April and received nine
bids. A copy of the bid tab is included in your packet. The low bid is from Fourth
Line Power Engineering in the amount of $73,500.00. Staff is recommending
award of the Nottawa Street 69kV Transmission Line design bid to Fourth Line
Power Engineering for $73,500.00.
Proposed Motion:
Move that the Sturgis City Commission APPROVE/DENY the bid from Fourth Line
Power Engineering for the Nottawa Street 69kV Transmission Line design in the
amount of seventy-three thousand five hundred dollars ($73,500.00) as
presented.
Staff Recommendation:
APPROVE
Included in your packet:
1. Bid Tab

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10. New Business
C.

Hydro Dam Regulatory Support Proposal

Staff: Chris McArthur
As part of our requirements by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC),
the City of Sturgis is required to have an Engineer of Record assigned to the hydro
dam. As part of this requirement, the City has worked with Lawson Fisher for
many years at the dam in this capacity.
Currently, the City has been billed and paid for services on an hourly basis. To
better plan and account for these FERC-related services, staff requested a proposal
for all necessary services on an annual basis from Lawson Fisher.
As described in their proposal, there are many requirements that they manage for
the City including:
• Annual Emergency Action Plan update and meeting coordination
• Historic Properties Management Plan updates
• Dam Safety Surveillance, Monitoring Report submittal, and plan updates
• Annual Erosion Survey
• Nuisance Monitoring Plan and report
• Fish Tissue sampling
• Annual Security Plan update
• Annual safety inspection
• Wildlife Management Plan
• Annual gate operation
• Environmental inspection and Recreation Plan updates
• Semi-monthly piezometer reading analysis
They also provide other engineering services as needed throughout the year.
This proposal is a not-to-exceed $125,500.00 annual amount. Currently these
services are paid for out of the Hydro Plant line item of the Electric Department
budget. The $125,000.00 amount will include tasks in the FY 2025-2026 budget as
well as the FY 2026-2027 budget.
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Proposed Motion:
Move that the Sturgis City Commission APPROVE/DENY the proposal from
Lawson-Fisher Associates P.C. for the Sturgis Dam and Hydroelectric Facility
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Compliance 2026 in the not-toexceed amount of one hundred twenty-five thousand five hundred dollars
($125,500.00) as presented.
Staff Recommendation:
APPROVE
Information Included in Packet:
1. Lawson-Fisher Proposal

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10. New Business
D.

Doyle Roof Financing Discussion

Staff: Sadie Griffin
In January, staff asked for direction on the repair of the Doyle roof. It was the
Commission’s recommendation to proceed with the Metal Roof Retrofit option
that was estimated to cost $696,000.00. Staff has been reviewing funding options
for this project. Staff is looking for Commission’s direction on how to fund the
project.
Private Placement Bond
Option 1 would be a private placement bond with a local bank. Private placement
bonds are a viable option when the project scope is under $1,000,000.00. The
typical length of these bonds are between 10-15 years. The bonding process
would take roughly 60-90 days to complete, which could allow for the project to
be completed this year.
This option has lower issuance costs but would have a higher debt service
payment that is estimated to be $75,000.00 a year based on the current interest
rate environment. Currently, the Doyle fund would not be able to service this debt
through its current fund balance or operations and would require an additional
annual transfer from the General Fund.
Capital Improvement Bond
Option 2 would be a capital improvement bond (CIB) for over $1,000,000.00. A
CIB could encompass multiple projects under the same funding source. This would
allow the City to complete the Doyle Roof project along with another project or
two as desired by the Commission. For example, the Commission could decide to
use this funding for parking lot improvements.
The length of the bond would be 20-30 years, allowing for a longer payback period
than the private placement bond. However, the process to complete the bond
would be between 5-6 months, resulting in the roof project being pushed until
2027. The estimated average annual debt service payment would be $50,000.00.
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In fiscal year 2026 the Doyle has following debt it is servicing:
• $20,000 Installment Purchase Agreement for the Doyle Roof and Floors
• $4,000 Internal Loan for Fitness Equipment
• $12,000 Recovery Zone Bonds (**Paid off in FY2026**)
Staff is requesting direction on how to fund the Doyle roof project so that plans
can be made appropriately.

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Noteworthy Meetings / Events
• Doyle/Recreation/Parks Board Meeting | April 6th
• Cemetery Board Meeting | April 6th
• DDA Promotions Committee Meeting | April 7th
• Sturgis Fest Review Meeting | April 7th
• Township Supervisor Meeting | April 8th
• Business After Hours – Littman Insurance | April 13th
• SYCA Advisory Board Meeting | April 16th
• Special Retirement Board Meeting | April 17th

Upcoming Events
• Mom2Mom Sale | Doyle | 9am-2pm | April 18th
• Sturgis Spring & Food Expo | SYCA | 12pm-4pm | April 19th
• Layered Car Show | Downtown | 5pm-7pm | April 25th
• The History of Downtown Movie | SYCA | 3pm | April 26th
• Friday Social Night – Laditude Band | SYCA | 7pm | May 1st
• SNP Neighbor2Neighbor Disposal Day | DPS | 9am-11am | May 2nd
• Sturgis Wind Symphony | SYCA | 3pm | May 3rd
• Spring Cruise-In & Eats | Downtown | 5:30pm-9pm | May 8th
• Thurston Woods Village 5K | 9am | May 9th
• MPPA Stakeholders Meeting | Frederick Meijer Gardens | 12pm | May 14th

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City of Sturgis
City Commission
Regular Meeting
Agenda Item 5A

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CITY OF STURGIS ELECTRIC HONORED WITH NATIONAL AWARD
FOR OUTSTANDING SAFETY PRACTICES
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 30, 2026 – City of Sturgis Electric has earned the
American Public Power Association’s Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating
practices in 2025. The utility earned Diamond award in the category for utilities with
30,000-59,999 worker-hours of annual worker exposure.
More than 240 utilities entered the annual Safety Awards for 2025. The entrants are
placed in accordance with their number of worker-hours and ranked based on the most
incident-free records and overall state of their safety programs and culture during 2025.
The incidence rate is based on the number of work-related reportable injuries or
illnesses and the number of worker-hours during 2025, as defined by the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
“City of Sturgis Electric is proud of our safety culture,” said Tyler Stark, Operations
Manager of City of Sturgis Electric. “This award is a testament of the hard work that has
gone into building this culture and ensuring that our team members have a safe work
environment.”
“In Public Power, safety excellence isn’t achieved by chance. It’s earned through
unwavering discipline, strong leadership, and a culture where every team member looks
out for one another,” said Jon Beasley, Chair of APPA’s Safety Committee and VicePresident of Electric Cities of GA. “These Safety Award recipients stand as proof that
commitment and consistency save lives, strengthen communities, and set the
benchmark for our entire industry,”
APPA has conducted the Safety Awards annually for more than sixty-eight years. APPA
is the voice of not-for-profit, community-owned utilities that power 2,000 towns and cities
nationwide.

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CITY OF STURGIS ELECTRIC RECOGNIZED
FOR RELIABLE ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
Sturgis, MI – March 27, 2026 — City of Sturgis Electric has received national recognition for
achieving exceptional electric reliability in 2025. The recognition comes from the American
Public Power Association (APPA), a trade group that represents more than 2,000 not-for-profit,
community-owned electric utilities.
APPA helps electric utilities track power outage and restoration data through its subscriptionbased PowerTRX Reliability service. Once per year, APPA’s Reliability Team compares this
data to national statistics tracked by the U.S. Energy Information Administration for all types of
electric utilities.
“I am continually inspired by the unwavering commitment of public power utilities to delivering
reliable service to their communities," said Adrienne Lotto, Senior Vice President of Grid
Security, Operations, and Technical Services. "The utilities honored here have set the standard
for excellence and dedication, ensuring that families and businesses can count on their local
power providers every day. Congratulations to these outstanding teams for earning this welldeserved recognition and for making a positive difference where it matters most."
Nationwide, the average public power customer has their lights out for less than half the amount
of time that customers of other types of utilities do.
“We are proud to receive this recognition. It is proof of the outstanding effort our staff
consistently delivers to keep the City of Sturgis powered,” said Tyler Stark, Operations Manager
at City of Sturgis Electric.

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City of Sturgis
City Commission
Regular Meeting
Agenda Item 8A

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REGULAR MEETING - STURGIS CITY COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026
WIESLOCH RAUM – CITY HALL
Mayor Perez called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all present.
The Invocation was given by Comm. Wickey.
Commissioners present: Bir, Boring, Wickey, Smith, Harrington, Abbs, Miller, Vice-Mayor
Mullins, Mayor Perez
Commissioners absent: None
Also present: City Attorney, City Manager, City Controller, DPS Director, Community
Development Director, Facilities Manager, Public Safety Director, City Clerk
Mayor Perez presented the following proclamation:
WHEREAS, In 1872, J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a special
day be set aside for the planting of trees, and;
WHEREAS, this holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than a
million trees in Nebraska, and;
WHEREAS, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world, and;
WHEREAS, trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cut heating and
cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce lifegiving oxygen, and provide habitat
for wildlife, and;
WHEREAS, trees are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for our homes, fuel for our fires
and countless other wood products, and;
WHEREAS, trees in our city increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business
areas, and beautify our community, and;
WHEREAS, trees, wherever they are planted, are a source of joy and spiritual renewal.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, as Mayor of the City of Sturgis I do hereby proclaim April
24th 2026, as ARBOR DAY In the City of Sturgis and I urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and
to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands,
AND FURTHER, I urge all citizens to plant trees to gladden the heart and promote the well-being of
this and future generations.

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Mayor Perez presented the following proclamation:
FAIR HOUSING MONTH
WHEREAS, The Fair Housing Act was enacted on April 11, 1968 and enshrined into federal law the
goal of eliminating racial segregation and ending housing discrimination in the United States; and
WHEREAS, The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion,
sex, familial status, national origin, and disability, and commits recipients of federal funding to
affirmatively further fair housing in their communities; and
WHEREAS, the Fair Housing Act seeks to provide equal housing opportunities, to affirmatively
further housing choices, to eliminate legal barriers to equal housing and to emphasize equal housing
as a fundamental human right for all; and
WHEREAS, individuals in Sturgis have the right to choose where to live without discrimination
based on race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity, familial status or national origin;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Sturgis fully supports the intent and purpose of the Federal Fair Housing Act
and looks to promote and further policies and practices in order to achieve the goal of ending housing
discrimination.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Commission of the City of Sturgis does
hereby declare the month of April 2026 as “Fair Housing Month” in Sturgis.

Moved by Comm. Harrington and seconded by Comm. Smith to approve the agenda as presented.
Voting yea: Nine
Voting nay: None
MOTION CARRIED

Moved by Comm. Harrington and seconded by Comm. Smith to approve the Consent Agenda of
April 8, 2026 as presented.
8A.
Action of Minutes of Previous Meetings
APPROVE the minutes from the March 25, 2026 regular meeting as presented.
B. Pay Bills
AUTHORIZE the payment of the City bills in the amount of $2,504,787.52 as presented.
C. Layered Car Show
APPROVE the closure of City parking lot #7 for the Layered Car Show as presented.
Voting yea: Nine
Voting nay: None
MOTION CARRIED

DPS Director Tom Sikorski provided details on the bids related to mowing and leaf pickup for City
owned properties. Discussion followed.
Moved by Comm. Harrington and seconded by Comm. Smith to approve the DPS mowing bids for
trimming and maintenance of City properties for 2026, 2027, and 2028 from Cutter’s Edge Lawn
Care & Maintenance LLC, New Creations Landscape Management, Rickett’s Lawn Service, Finish
Line Property Solutions LLC, and Craven Lawn-Snow as presented.
Voting yea: Eight
Voting nay: Bir
MOTION CARRIED

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Moved by Comm. Harrington and seconded by Comm. Smith to approve the electric mowing bids for
trimming and maintenance of City properties for 2026, 2027, and 2028 from Cutter’s Edge Lawn
Care & Maintenance LLC, New Creations Landscape Management, Rickett’s Lawn Service, and
Craven Lawn-Snow as presented.
Voting yea: Eight
Voting nay: Bir
MOTION CARRIED
Moved by Comm. Harrington and seconded by Comm. Smith to approve the bids for as-needed leaf
pickup service of City properties for 2023, 2024, and 2025 from Cutter’s Edge Lawn Care &
Maintenance LLC as presented.
Voting yea: Eight
Voting nay: Bir
MOTION CARRIED

Facilities Manager Dan Root provided details on the bids related to the replacement of windows and
doors at the Public Safety Building. Discussion followed.
Moved by Comm. Miller and seconded by Comm. Smith to approve the bid of Reliable Glass
installers for the Public Safety Building windows and doors project in the amount of one hundred and
thirty-four thousand, four hundred and forty dollars as presented.
Voting yea: Nine
Voting nay: None
MOTION CARRIED

City Manager Andrew Kuk provided information on the creation of a water loop near the wastewater
treatment plant and the use of bond funds. Discussion followed.
Moved by Comm. Abbs and seconded by Comm. Smith to approve use of remaining bond proceeds
for the wastewater treatment plant water loop project.
Voting yea: Nine
Voting nay: None
MOTION CARRIED

Community Development Director Will Prichard provided information on an easement for a ramp
located at 506 Prairie Avenue. Discussion followed.
Moved by Comm. Harrington and seconded by Comm. Smith to approve the easement for 506 Prairie
Avenue as presented contingent upon City Attorney preparing the final easement document.
Voting yea: Nine
Voting nay: None
MOTION CARRIED

City Manager Andrew Kuk provided information on future staffing in the Engineering Department
and the increased use of engineering firms if the City moves forward with the hiring of a project
manager. Discussion followed.
The City Commission had consensus to approve the planned Engineering Department staffing
plan as presented.

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Moved by Comm. Miller and seconded by Comm. Smith to go into Closed Session to discuss the
potential purchase of property and to conduct a periodic personnel evaluation at the request of the
employee.
Voting yea: Bir, Boring, Wickey, Smith, Harrington, Abbs, Miller, Mullins, Perez
Voting nay: None
MOTION CARRIED
Meeting recessed at 6:46 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 8:30 p.m.
Moved by Comm. Miller and seconded by Comm. Smith to approve the Land Purchase Agreement
between the City of Sturgis and Michigan Housing Partnership, LLC as presented and authorize City
Manager Andrew Kuk to sign all necessary documents.
Voting yea: Nine
Voting nay: None
MOTION CARRIED

The meeting was adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
Kenneth D. Rhodes, City of Sturgis Clerk/Treasurer

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City of Sturgis
City Commission
Regular Meeting
Agenda Item 8B

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Accounts Payable Bill Proof - CITY OF STURGIS, MI
Date: 4/22/2026 Month: 07

04/09/2026

-254440M

06682

STATE OF MICHIGAN

04/10/2026

PR0686M

00061

CITY OF STURGIS PAYROLL

04/01/2026

T18642M

03951

SOUTHERN MICHIGAN BANK & TRUST

04/01/2026

T18643M

06290

MEDPRO WASTE DISPOSAL LLC

04/20/2026

T18644M

04389

FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS A

03/30/2026

T18645M

06676

ARGENT INSTITUTIONAL TRUST CO

04/21/2026

T18646M

03770

MICHIGAN GAS UTILITIES

528.42

04/21/2026

T18647M

03770

MICHIGAN GAS UTILITIES

65.06

04/06/2026

T18648M

06093

PEPSI BEVERAGES COMPANY

416.81

04/01/2026

T18649M

00091

FEDERAL EXPRESS

04/06/2026

T18650M

04197

MI PUBLIC POWER AGENCY

228,065.29

04/10/2026

T18651M

04088

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MI

31,751.77

04/06/2026

T18652M

01238

UNITED PARCEL SERVICE

04/07/2026

T18653M

06138

MUTUAL OF OMAHA INSURANCE CO

5,511.43

04/12/2026

T18654M

00449

CENTURY BANK & TRUST

3,402.13

04/21/2026

T18655M

04389

FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS A

97.81

04/27/2026

T18656M

04389

FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS A

6,449.73

04/17/2026

T18657M

04421

AT&T MOBILITY

150.60

04/10/2026

T18658M

04421

AT&T MOBILITY

705.37

04/17/2026

T18659M

04421

AT&T MOBILITY

334.70

04/22/2026

T18660M

03770

MICHIGAN GAS UTILITIES

1,190.96

04/22/2026

T18661M

03770

MICHIGAN GAS UTILITIES

344.39

04/22/2026

T18662M

03770

MICHIGAN GAS UTILITIES

13.19

04/27/2026

T18663M

03770

MICHIGAN GAS UTILITIES

88.48

04/23/2026

T18664M

03770

MICHIGAN GAS UTILITIES

672.36

04/27/2026

T18665M

03770

MICHIGAN GAS UTILITIES

308.30

04/27/2026

T18666M

03770

MICHIGAN GAS UTILITIES

718.41

04/24/2026

T18667M

03770

MICHIGAN GAS UTILITIES

70.80

04/12/2026

T18668M

00512

CAMOCO FUEL SYSTEM

18,260.34

04/13/2026

T18669M

04389

FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS A

18,315.66

04/13/2026

T18670M

04197

MI PUBLIC POWER AGENCY

277,329.77

04/08/2026

T18671M

00108

STATE OF MICHIGAN

65,509.64

04/09/2026

T18672M

01127

STATE OF MICHIGAN

690.00

04/09/2026

T18673M

01127

STATE OF MICHIGAN

1,602.50

Date
04/06/2026

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DURY OIL CO

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Accounts Payable Bill Proof - CITY OF STURGIS, MI
Date: 4/22/2026 Month: 07
04/10/2026

T18674M

00062

CITY OF STURGIS-EMPLOYEE INS

98,148.70

04/10/2026

T18675M

00063

CITY OF STURGIS TAX TRANSFER

20,412.29

04/10/2026

T18676M

00064

INTL CITY MGMT ASSOC RETR CORP

10,945.32

04/10/2026

T18677M

00065

DOYLE MEMBERSHIP TRANSFER

3,010.23

04/10/2026

T18678M

03229

CITY OF STURGIS-WORKERS COMP

7,396.76

04/10/2026

T18679M

05123

COMERICA BANK-INST TRUST SERV

38,701.60

04/10/2026

T18680M

05588

ALERUS FINANCIAL/MERS TRANSFER

3,436.26

04/10/2026

T18681M

06190

HEALTH EQUITY/HSA PR TRANSFER

1,800.00

04/10/2026

T18682M

06121

GB SOLAR TE 2020 HOLDINGS LLC

90,889.77

04/25/2026

T18683M

04197

MI PUBLIC POWER AGENCY

129,918.76

04/20/2026

T18684M

03511

WASTE MANAGEMENT

2,628.73

04/20/2026

T18685M

03511

WASTE MANAGEMENT

120.00

04/10/2026

T18686M

01238

UNITED PARCEL SERVICE

04/23/2026

T18687M

04453

VERIZON WIRELESS

1,639.43

04/30/2026

T18688M

03770

MICHIGAN GAS UTILITIES

1,120.34

04/17/2026

T18689M

04088

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MI

7,700.52

04/09/2026

T18690M

00181

GORDON FOOD SERVICE

04/21/2026

T18691M

03173

FIFTH THIRD BANK

Manual Total

36.06

101.80
31,535.92
1,602,686.40

04/22/2026

254441

00275

A B'S GLOVE & ABRASIVES INC

301.80

04/22/2026

254442

06228

ACD.NET

716.50

04/22/2026

254443

00066

ACTION QUICK PRINT PLUS

04/22/2026

254444

06156

AGILE TICKETING SOLUTIONS LLC

04/22/2026

254445

05986

ALPHA BUILDING CENTER-NOTTAWA

04/22/2026

254446

06119

AMAZON.COM SALES INC

3,328.95

04/22/2026

254447

05224

ANIXTER INC

1,044.50

04/22/2026

254448

04696

APX INC - 9551

494.73

04/22/2026

254449

06676

ARGENT INSTITUTIONAL TRUST CO

500.00

04/22/2026

254450

00736

ASCAP

04/22/2026

254451

02292

ASPLUNDH TREE EXPERT CO

04/22/2026

254452

04421

AT&T MOBILITY

04/22/2026

254453

00379

AUTO PARK FORD

84.26

04/22/2026

254454

05192

AVENTRIC TECHNOLOGIES LLC

168.00

04/22/2026

254455

06710

BATTLE CREEK GLASS

17,685.00

04/22/2026

254456

06728

BEACON ATHLETICS LLC

1,363.40

04/22/2026

254457

06117

BENITA ANN LEWIS

04/22/2026

254458

06705

BLACK BOOT FENCE CO

517.64
1,101.91
60.74

461.79
10,524.44
16.41

75.00
1,495.00

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Accounts Payable Bill Proof - CITY OF STURGIS, MI
Date: 4/22/2026 Month: 07
04/22/2026

254459

06603

BLADES GROUP LLC

1,488.00

04/22/2026

254460

00005

BOGEN CONCRETE INC

2,069.00

04/22/2026

254461

00006

BOLAND TIRE INC

04/22/2026

254462

03327

BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC

04/22/2026

254463

02004

BRANCH HILLSDALE ST JOE HEALTH

04/22/2026

254464

02004

BRANCH HILLSDALE ST JOE HEALTH

04/22/2026

254465

05125

CANNON TECHNOLOGIES

04/22/2026

254466

00364

CAROL DUSTIN

340.00

04/22/2026

254467

04673

CDW GOVERNMENT LLC

375.23

04/22/2026

254468

00296

CHRISTOPHER A WILLIAMS

04/22/2026

254469

06065

COOPERS DIRECTIONAL BORING INC

04/22/2026

254470

06325

COTTIN'S HARDWARE

114.63

04/22/2026

254471

06158

CULLIGAN WATER OF STURGIS

206.00

04/22/2026

254472

00296

DANIEL S JACKSON

67.94

04/22/2026

254473

00160

DURY OIL CO

146.40

04/22/2026

254474

06361

ECOLAYERS INC

775.00

04/22/2026

254475

06014

EGANIX INC

960.00

04/22/2026

254476

01064

EJ USA INC

13,431.00

04/22/2026

254477

00166

ELHORN ENGINEERING CO

3,410.00

04/22/2026

254478

06424

ELKHART COUNTY GRAVEL INC

04/22/2026

254479

05745

ERICA VARGAS FILAN

80.00

04/22/2026

254480

06615

FAWN RIVER HVAC LLC

110.00

04/22/2026

254481

05490

FERGUSON WATERWORKS #3386

13,926.33

04/22/2026

254482

02145

FIRE SUPPRESSION PRODUCTS

315.00

04/22/2026

254483

06496

FISH WINDOW CLEANING

04/22/2026

254484

00013

FISHBECK

12,748.75

04/22/2026

254485

06376

FLOCK SAFETY

18,000.00

04/22/2026

254486

06287

FOCAL POINT STUDIOS

5,000.00

04/22/2026

254487

00296

FRANK STELLNER

04/22/2026

254488

05584

FREDERICK CONSTRUCTION INC

29,976.65

04/22/2026

254489

06634

GHAFARI ASSOCIATES LLC

14,342.00

04/22/2026

254490

06265

GLOBAL WATER TECHNOLOGY INC

2,501.18

04/22/2026

254491

00183

GRAINGER INC

04/22/2026

254492

06640

GRANDE POINTE POWER CORP LLC

2,961.59

04/22/2026

254493

00296

GREGORY P AND SHARON L BREECE

47.96

04/22/2026

254494

03515

HYDROCORP LLC

4,985.50

04/22/2026

254495

01101

JANENE KOSMAN

100.00

864.85
1,226.50
250.00
265.00
47,324.16

19.60
2,000.00

387.99

424.00

36.40

744.05

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Accounts Payable Bill Proof - CITY OF STURGIS, MI
Date: 4/22/2026 Month: 07
04/22/2026

254496

06199

JANSEN PLUMBING, HEATING &

04/22/2026

254497

06731

JOEL SMITH

4,893.70
55.00

04/22/2026

254498

06217

JOHN J FLOWERS

100.00

04/22/2026

254499

06500

JS DESIGN GROUP LLC

500.00

04/22/2026

254500

06482

KENDRICK STATIONERS

353.94

04/22/2026

254501

03757

KIMBALL MIDWEST

538.23

04/22/2026

254502

00296

KM1023 LLC

100.00

04/22/2026

254503

00212

KSS ENTERPRISES

833.40

04/22/2026

254504

03684

LEXISNEXIS RISK SOLUTIONS

04/22/2026

254505

00220

LITHO PRINTERS INC

1,419.52

04/22/2026

254506

06250

MARANA GROUP

4,170.85

04/22/2026

254507

03095

MARY DRESSER

90.00

04/22/2026

254508

00296

MATTHEW R WALKER

14.39

04/22/2026

254509

00296

MELODY J TROYER

38.72

04/22/2026

254510

06155

MERCER SEPTIC AND EXCAVATING

200.00

04/22/2026

254511

04958

MICHIANA MILLWORKS

04/22/2026

254512

05121

MICKEY'S LINEN

04/22/2026

254513

05051

MILSOFT UTILITY SOLUTIONS

04/22/2026

254514

06575

MUSIC EXPRESS

04/22/2026

254515

05096

NATIONAL HOSE TESTING

04/22/2026

254516

00296

NELSON MORALES

04/22/2026

254517

00593

NEWKIRK ELECTRIC ASSOCIATES

252,352.22

04/22/2026

254518

03197

NEAL'S AUTOMOTIVE PARTS INC

5,374.90

04/22/2026

254519

06491

ONLINE INFORMATION SERVICES

281.34

04/22/2026

254520

06412

PAUL'S LAWN AND DOCKS

04/22/2026

254521

05042

PLANT GROWTH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

9,021.39

04/22/2026

254522

00485

POWER LINE SUPPLY

3,956.72

04/22/2026

254523

04481

PROF SPORTS SPECIFIC TRAINING

04/22/2026

254524

05468

PVS TECHNOLOGIES INC

04/22/2026

254525

00035

RESCO

459.30

04/22/2026

254526

06038

REVOLUTION HEALTH, P.C.

240.00

04/22/2026

254527

05379

S & S INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY

471.51

04/22/2026

254528

00276

SAFETY SERVICES INC

353.48

04/22/2026

254529

06669

SARAY GARCIA RUIZ

04/22/2026

254530

04517

SIEMENS ENERGY INC

04/22/2026

254531

06671

SISTER SISTER CLEANING

750.00

04/22/2026

254532

06483

SONIT SYSTEMS LLC

202.50

206.00

2,200.00
362.08
4,175.43
800.00
1,735.00
10.00

315.00

180.00
3,390.75

40.00
98,765.00

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Accounts Payable Bill Proof - CITY OF STURGIS, MI
Date: 4/22/2026 Month: 07
04/22/2026

254533

06033

SPECTRUM PRINTERS INC

42.21

04/22/2026

254534

00604

ST JOSEPH CO CLERK

906.56

04/22/2026

254535

03774

STATE OF MICHIGAN

60.00

04/22/2026

254536

03774

STATE OF MICHIGAN

42.00

04/22/2026

254537

03774

STATE OF MICHIGAN

132.00

04/22/2026

254538

00488

STATE SYSTEMS RADIO INC

195.00

04/22/2026

254539

05171

STUART C IRBY CO

610.98

04/22/2026

254540

06487

STURGIS ACE HARDWARE

455.86

04/22/2026

254541

01458

STURGIS AREA CHAMBER

5,000.00

04/22/2026

254542

00507

STURGIS OVERHEAD DOOR & LADDER

195.00

04/22/2026

254543

04140

SWICK BROADCASTING COMPANY

750.00

04/22/2026

254544

00675

T & R ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO INC

116,602.51

04/22/2026

254545

02819

T & R SERVICE COMPANY

43,409.00

04/22/2026

254546

06281

T MOBILE USA INC

339.92

04/22/2026

254547

00041

TARA FOSTER

22.50

04/22/2026

254548

00046

TELE-RAD INC

1,511.15

04/22/2026

254549

06151

THE NAKED SHIRT CUSTOM PRINTNG

70.00

04/22/2026

254550

04429

THE PAPERS INC

211.00

04/22/2026

254551

06426

TRACY LIVELY LLC

20.00

04/22/2026

254552

05664

TREECORE LLC

04/22/2026

254553

05686

TRI-STATE SECURITY LOCKSMITH

130.00

04/22/2026

254554

04773

TRIANGLE DIGITAL PRINTING INC

231.14

04/22/2026

254555

06384

USA BLUEBOOK

279.12

04/22/2026

254556

03331

UTILITIES INSTRUMENTATION SERV

1,756.00

04/22/2026

254557

06106

VIKING - CIVES GROUP

35,496.00

04/22/2026

254558

02110

VRT ENTERPRISES INC

248.00

04/22/2026

254559

06687

WATER SOLUTIONS UNLIMITED INC

889.58

04/22/2026

254560

06353

WATKINS OIL COMPANY INC

240.08

04/22/2026

254561

00964

WEST SHORE SERVICES INC

3,446.70

04/22/2026

254562

06480

ZIP'S AW DIRECT

04/22/2026

D02849

00335

ALTEC INDUSTRIES, INC.

1,291.66

04/22/2026

D02850

04066

BORDEN WASTE-AWAY SERVICE INC

19,464.00

04/22/2026

D02851

02983

CINTAS LOCATION #351

1,741.59

04/22/2026

D02852

00019

KENDALL ELECTRIC INC

396.08

04/22/2026

D02853

06026

MID-CITY SUPPLY CO INC

96.11

04/22/2026

D02854

06069

NAPA AUTO PARTS

498.62

04/22/2026

D02855

01411

NCL OF WISCONSIN INC

274.43

71,067.10

447.20

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Accounts Payable Bill Proof - CITY OF STURGIS, MI
Date: 4/22/2026 Month: 07
04/22/2026

D02856

05932

O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES LLC

04/22/2026

D02857

06125

THE COPY IMAGE INC

117.17
89.03

Automatic Total

929,686.45

Grand Total

2,532,372.85

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PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT
FOR PAYROLL ENDING 04/05/2026
PR0686M PAYROLL DATE 04/10/2026

GENERAL

$168,195.64

MAJOR STREET

12,221.30

LOCAL STREET

11,512.02

CEMETERY

3,499.17

AIRPORT

197.83

BUILDING

3,168.83

STURGES-YOUNG CENTER FOR THE ARTS

5,328.56

RECREATION

2,421.25

DOYLE RECREATION CENTER

10,784.86

AMBULANCE

16,294.54

ELECTRIC

100,664.60

SEWER

18,575.98

WATER

12,138.49

MOTOR VEHICLE

2,800.04

Payroll Sub-Total

$367,803.11

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City of Sturgis
City Commission
Regular Meeting
Agenda Item 10A

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2025 Sturgis Fest Requests List
Staff Support
Event

Request Details

Tuesday, June 23
Kickoff Dinner

Commissioners/Staff Attendance

Wednesday, June 24
Kids Carnival/Outdoor Movie
Biscuits game

Sturgis High School; use of barricades to close
enterances to parking lot
FD with flag

Event

Request Details

Thursday, June 25
Sidewalk Sales / Vendors

Use of downtown sidewalks for 3rd party vendors

Request Time

Event Time

DPS

Police

Utilities
Fire

Water

Temporary No Parking on US-12 from Jefferson to
Monroe
Road Closure US-12 from east of RR Tracks to Maple
St.
No Thru Traffic N. Nottawa from West to US-12
Set Up of Bike entrance directional signage in
terrace
Road Closure Pleasant St. from US-12 to Parking Lot

Use of Pleasant St.
(Food Vendors)
Use of North Street
(Food Vendors)
Use of Free Church Park
(Beer Garden, Band, etc.)
Use of Arkwrights

Road Closure North St. from US-12 to Main Parking
Lot; closure of small parking area
Barricades across the road as last several years

Event

Request Details

Friday, June 26
Sidewalk Sales / Vendors

Use of downtown sidewalks for 3rd party vendors

Cooling station and activities; Food Trucks

3:00 pm 10:00 pm

4:00 pm 10:00 pm
6:00 pm 8:00 pm

X

Parade

Use of Pleasant St.
(Food Vendors)
Use of North St.
(Food Vendors)
Free Church Park

Temporary No Parking on US-12 from Jefferson to
Monroe
Road Closure US-12 from east of RR Tracks to Maple
St.
No Thru Traffic N. Nottawa from West to US-12
Set Up of Car Show entrance directional signage in
terrace
Road Closure US-12 from Franks Ave. to Maple
Street, RR Tracks to Centerville
Temporary “No Parking” on Neuman St. from N.
Centerville to N. Park St
Temporary “No Parking” on S. Orange St. from
Chicago Rd. to Congress St.
Temporary "No Parking" on Surprise St. From
Chicago Rd. to Congress St.
Commissioner Participation
Road Closure Pleasant St. from US-12 to Parking Lot
Road Closure North St. from US-12 to Parking Lot
Hispanic Heritage Festival; Closure of S. Monroe
from US-12 to Bank Parking Lot

Use of Arkwright's

Request Details

Saturday, June 27
Dave Locey Tri

Separately Approved

Fireworks

Airport, Closure of Lafayette, etc.

Materials
Trash
Barrels

Picnic
Tables

X

Request Time

Event Time

noon 9:00 pm
2:00 pm midnight
3:00 pm midnight
3:00 pm midnight
3:00 pm midnight
3:00 pm Saturday
3:00 pm midnight
3:00 pm midnight
3:00 pm midnight

noon 9:00 pm

5:00 pm 10:00 pm
5:00 pm 10:00 pm
5:00 pm 10:00 pm
5:00 pm 10:00 pm

Request Time

Event Time

noon 8:00 pm
2:00 pm 8:30 pm
3:00 pm midnight
3:00 pm midnight
3:00 pm midnight
7:30 pm midnight
3:00 pm midnight
3:00 pm midnight
3:00 pm midnight

noon 8:00 pm

DPS

Police

Utilities
Fire

Water

5:00 pm 10:00 pm

X

X

X

X
X
X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X
X

DPS

X

Police

Utilities
Fire

Water

Electric

X

2

X

6

7

X

10

5

Materials
Trash
Barrels

Barric. Fencing

Picnic
Tables

X

X

X

X
9:30 pm 11:00 pm

X

Event Time

DPS

9:00 am

X

~10:00 pm

X

37

4

X
4:00 pm 8:30 pm

Request Time

1 of 1

X

2

2:00 pm midnight
2:00 pm midnight
2:00 pm midnight

8:00 pm to
11:00 pm

Barric. Fencing

X

X

8:00 pm 11:00 pm
4:00 pm 11:00 pm
4:00 pm midnight
4:00 pm 8:30 pm
4:00 pm 11:00 pm

All Day

Electric

X

X

X

X

X
X

X

X

X

X

X

Leave from
Thurs
Leave from
Thurs
Leave from
Thurs

X
Staff Support

Event

Picnic
Tables

X

Staff Support

Car Show

Materials
Trash
Barrels

Barric. Fencing

5:00 pm 8:00 pm

Staff Support

Bike Night

Electric

Police

X

Utilities
Fire

Water

Electric

Materials
Trash
Barrels

Barric. Fencing

Picnic
Tables

X

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Participant / Drop Off Entrance

Parade Route

De-Staging 1

Drop Off Route

De-Staging 2

Staging Area

De-Staging 3
De-Staging 4
38

Pick-Up

City of Sturgis
City Commission
Regular Meeting
Agenda Item 10B

39

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Bid Tab - Nottawa Street 69kV Transmission Line
Vendor

4/13/2026 4:00pm

Bid Amount

CVR Engineering

$108,904.00

EN Engineering

$181,417.18

Fourth Line Power Engineering

$73,500.00

Haskell Company

$105,630.00

Kimley-Horn of Michigan, Inc.

$99,800.00

Metro Engineering Solutions

$160,285.00

NV5

$160,285.00

Osmose Utilities Services, Inc.

$128,000.00

RDQ, Inc.

$274,931.00

41

City of Sturgis
City Commission
Regular Meeting
Agenda Item 10C

42

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PAUL A. HUMMEL, PE
PIPER C. TITTLE, PE
MICHAEL J. GUZIK, PE
AARON W. BLANK, PS, PE

LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES P.C. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

9037.76
CHRISTOPHER J. JETER, PE
DAN G. DELGADO, PE

March 20, 2026
(Sent Via Email)

JARED M. HUSS, PE
KEVIN J. SIEDLECKI, PE
CHRISTOPHER M. VANHULLE, PE
DMITRI G. ADAMS, PE
AMANDA R. AURENZ, PE

Mr. Chris McArthur
Electric Department Superintendent
City of Sturgis
130 North Nottawa Street
Sturgis, Michigan 49091

JOSEPH D. DUNBAR, PE
MARK H. FOSTER, PE
REBECCA L. DUNBAR, PS, EI
DAVID J. TEGGELAAR, PE
MICHAEL A. WILLIAMS, PE
TREVOR M. CREAGER, PE
ADAM J. BEERY, PS, EI
CHARLES P. DEWES, PE

RE:

Sturgis Dam FERC Compliance 2026
FERC Hydroelectric Project No. 2964
Proposal for Engineering Services

BRIAN D. MARTIN, PE
DANE T. COLVIN, PE

Dear Mr. McArthur:
In accordance with our recent conversations, we are pleased to present our proposal for
the Sturgis Dam and Hydroelectric Facility Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
Compliance 2026 items. Lawson-Fisher Associates P.C. (LFA) proposes the following Scope of
Work:
Scope of Work

1.

Emergency Action Plan (EAP) Update
A.

Coordinate and Perform EAP Annual Meeting
The EAP is a document that outlines procedures for responding to dam
emergencies, ensuring early warning to affected individuals and agencies,
that includes plans for controlling water flow and notifying relevant parties.
LFA will identify all personnel necessary to participate in the EAP update
meeting and work with the City of Sturgis to schedule a day that will be
most beneficial for maximum attendance. LFA will send out meeting
invitations and track responses.
LFA will review the previous EAP and note any necessary updates. LFA,
on behalf of the City of Sturgis, will conduct the EAP Annual Meeting and
provide an agenda and a sign-in sheet. In this meeting, LFA will provide
dam failure scenarios for the group to discuss and help attendees note any
changes or updates that should be made to the EAP.

B.

Update Existing EAP
LFA will update the EAP as required and distribute hard copies of EAP
updates to plan holders by January 31, 2027.
LFA will also provide the City of Sturgis with the EAP Status Report for their
review and approval. Once the City of Sturgis has approved, LFA will
provide a cover letter for City signature and submit the EAP Status Report
to FERC on Sturgis’s behalf by December 31, 2026.

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March 20, 2026
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2.

Historic Properties Management Plan (HPMP) Meeting, Coordination of
HPMP 2026 Re-write, and Potential Removal of Western Former Operator’s
Homes Coordination
A.

Coordinate HPMP Re-write
The HPMP is a plan developed under the National Historic Preservation
Act (NHPA) to manage the effects on historic properties of activities
associated with constructing, operating, and maintaining hydropower
projects. In 2026, the City is required to re-write the HPMP. Terracon
Consultants, Inc. will be utilized for the re-write. LFA will coordinate with
Terracon to facilitate the re-write, review the updated HPMP, and provide
any necessary comments to Terracon.
Terracon plans for three (3) deliverables associated with the HPMP update
– preparation of draft HPMP for SHPO’s review (Deliverable 1); a revised
draft for FERC’s review (Deliverable 2); and a final draft for FERC
(Deliverable 3). Each deliverable will be reviewed by the City and LFA and
the final deliverable will be submitted to FERC by December 31, 2026.

B.

Coordinate and Perform HPMP Annual Meeting
LFA will identify all personnel necessary in participating in the HPMP
meeting and work with the City of Sturgis to schedule a day that will be
most beneficial for maximum attendance. It is anticipated that this meeting
will immediately follow the EAP Meeting in Task One. LFA will send
meeting invitations and track responses.
LFA, on behalf of the City of Sturgis, will conduct the HPMP Annual Meeting
and provide an agenda and a sign-in sheet. LFA will provide an HPMP
Memorandum for the City of Sturgis to review. Once approved, LFA will
provide a cover letter for Sturgis signature and submit the HPMP
Memorandum to FERC on Sturgis’s behalf.
This task will be completed by December 31, 2026, as required by FERC.

C.

Potential Removal
Coordination

of

Western

Former

Operator’s

Homes

In 2026, engagement with FERC and Michigan State Historic Preservation
Office (SHPO) with respect to the City’s desire to remove the historic
Western Former Operator’s Homes is expected to continue. LFA will
continue to coordinate and assist Terracon as they advance this activity for
the City in 2026.

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3.

Dam Safety Surveillance and Monitoring Report (DSSMR) and Dam Safety
Surveillance and Monitoring Plan (DSSMP)
A.

DSSMR
The DSSMR is required annually by FERC to document and evaluate the
dam’s safety surveillance and monitoring data conducted in accordance
with the approved DSSMP. The DSSMR also documents the overall
performance of the dam and any findings regarding its safety. LFA will
compile the 2025 DSSMR and this report will include results from the 2025
Toe Drain and Header Pipe Video Inspection, the Grout Mattress Survey,
and semi-monthly piezometer readings from 2025.
The Toe Drain Inspection and Header Pipe Video Inspection is coordinated
and provided by the City of Sturgis. The City of Sturgis will also provide
LFA with Daily Inspection Sheets, Crack Monitoring Records, and Monthly
Inspection Checklists.
LFA performed the Grout Mattress Survey in 2025 and will incorporate
those results into the report.
LFA will provide the DSSMR to Sturgis for review and once it is approved,
LFA will provide a cover letter for Sturgis signature and submit the Report
to FERC on Sturgis’s behalf.
This task will be completed by April 1, 2026, as required by FERC.
In the event that the proposed Main Earthen Embankment Improvements
are not under construction in 2026, additional effort related to the 2026 toe
drain/header pipe inspection reviews and 2026 grout mattress survey will
be necessary.

B.

DSSMP
The DSSMP provides details of how an owner will monitor and evaluate
the performance of a dam or project structure. Using the previous DSSMP
dated March 2025, LFA will review and incorporate any necessary edits to
the 2026 DSSMP.
Should the DSSMP need to be updated, LFA will provide the DSSMP to
Sturgis for review and once it is approved, LFA will provide a cover letter
for Sturgis signature and submit the Report to FERC on Sturgis’s behalf.
This task will be completed by April 1, 2026, as required by FERC.

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4.

Erosion Survey
The Erosion Survey is a systematic examination of potential erosion and
sedimentation risks associated with the hydroelectric project, to ensure that the
project does not cause significant environmental impacts. LFA will perform the
Erosion Survey and provide the Stream Bank Erosion Monitoring Report in
accordance with the Approved Stream Bank Erosion Plan (dated March 9, 2007).
LFA will use a boat to visually monitor the shores of the impoundment upstream
and downstream of the Sturgis Dam. Erosion areas will be identified, located,
approximately measured, and compared with previous surveys for the report.
On June 25, 2025, the City of Sturgis requested for an extension on performing
the Stream Bank Erosion Survey from FERC. On July 29, 2025, this extension was
granted to December 31, 2026.
LFA will complete the survey and draft report development for submittal to the
Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) and Michigan Department of
Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) by October 1, 2026. Allowing 30
days for MDNR and EGLE to comment on the draft report, the final report will be
submitted to FERC no later than December 31, 2026. LFA will provide a cover
letter for Sturgis signature for the draft and final report submittals.

5.

Nuisance Plant Monitoring Plan and Report
The Nuisance Plant Monitoring Plan is a regulatory requirement that mandates the
monitoring of certain invasive plant species in project waters. LFA proposes to
utilize subconsultant Environmental Research and Consulting, Inc. (ERC) to
conduct the nuisance plant monitoring in accordance with the Amended Nuisance
Aquatic Plant Control Plan (dated April 13, 2017). Field effort in 2026 will consist
of monitoring of milfoil.
LFA will prepare GIS field maps for ERC to use during the field inspection and will
facilitate the use of LFA’s boat. LFA will review the report provided by ERC and
comment as necessary.
LFA will submit the draft report to MDNR and United States Fish and Wildlife
Service (USFWS) for review and comment by December 31, 2026. The final
monitoring report, incorporating agency comments and recommendations, will be
filed with FERC by June 30, 2027.
The draft 2025 report is currently with agencies for review and comment. Any
agency comments and recommendations with respect to the 2025 report will be
submitted to FERC by June 30, 2026.

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6.

Fish Tissue Sampling Coordination
Fish Tissue Monitoring will be conducted in 2026 in accordance with the Approved
Water, Sediment, and Fish Monitoring Plan (dated October 13, 2004). LFA
proposes to utilize subconsultant Merjent to conduct the fish collection and
subsequent laboratory testing. LFA will review the results and provide a
Memorandum summarizing the findings.
A Fish Tissue Monitoring Report will be submitted to MDNR and EGLE by
December 31, 2026. Allowing 30 days for MDNR and EGLE to comment on the
draft report, the final report will incorporate any agency comments and
recommendations and will be submitted to FERC no later than January 31, 2027.

7.

Annual Security Plan Update
The City of Sturgis is required to perform an Annual Security Plan Update every
year as required by FERC. LFA will review the past plans in coordination with
Sturgis and make changes and updates to the plan as required.
LFA will complete this task by December 15, 2026 to allow for the City to submit
the final update to FERC by December 31, 2026.

8.

Miscellaneous FERC Compliance Items
LFA will provide the following services related to the Sturgis Dam FERC
Compliance Items:
•

Annual Safety Inspection – LFA will attend the annual FERC Dam Safety
Inspection and provide information and correspondence as required.

•

Wildlife Management Plan – LFA will assist the City as needed prior to the
submittal of the draft 2026 Wildlife Monitoring Report to MDNR and
USFWS by December 31, 2026 and the final report to FERC by June 1,
2027.

•

Annual Gate Operation Certificate – LFA will assist in completing the
Annual Gate Operation Certificate for submittal to FERC by December 31,
2026. LFA will provide a cover letter for Sturgis signature for FERC
submittal.

•

Environmental Inspection and Recreation Plan – Should an Environmental
Inspection be scheduled by FERC in 2026, LFA will review the Recreation
Plan and attend the Environmental Inspection while providing information
and correspondence as required.

•

Semi-Monthly Piezometer Readings – LFA will review and analyze the
semi-monthly piezometer readings provided by the City of Sturgis.
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On-Call Engineering Services – LFA will hold monthly meetings with the
City of Sturgis to discuss the Sturgis Dam and all tasks mentioned above.
LFA will also be available should questions arise regarding FERC
compliance items or issues at the Sturgis Dam. Eighty (80) hours have
been included in this proposal to address tasks on an As-Needed basis.

Project Fee
We propose to provide the engineering services described above for the hourly not
to exceed fee of $125,500, in accordance with Attachment "A".
Please indicate your acceptance of this proposal by signing in the area below. Receipt of
a signed copy will be considered our Notice to Proceed.
We appreciate this opportunity to provide engineering services to the City of Sturgis. If
you have any questions or need any further information, please do not hesitate to give us a call.
Very truly yours,
LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES P.C.

Christopher J. Jeter, PE
Project Manager

Piper C. Tittle, PE
Vice President / Water Resources Director
CJJ/cas
Encls.
ACCEPTED AND APPROVED this

day of

, 2026.

CITY OF STURGIS

Chris McArthur, Electric Department Superintendent

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ATTACHMENT "A"
LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES P.C.
PAYMENTS TO ENGINEER
1.

Methods of Payment for Services and Expenses of ENGINEER. OWNER shall pay ENGINEER for professional
Services and Expenses as follows:

1.1

Basic Services:

1.1.1

General. For Services rendered an amount equal to ENGINEER's Salary Costs times a factor of 2.371 for all time for
Basic Services rendered by principals and employees engaged directly on the Project.

1.1.2

Resident Project Services. For services of ENGINEER's Resident Project Representative (and assistants) furnished for
the project on the basis of Salary Costs times a factor of 2.371 for services rendered by principals and employees assigned
to Resident Project representation.

1.1.3

Professional Associates and Consultants. For services and Reimbursable Expenses of independent professional
associates and consultants employed by ENGINEER to render Basic Services, the amount billed to ENGINEER therefor
times a factor of 1.10.

1.1.4

Operational Phase Services. For Operational Phase services furnished, an amount equal to ENGINEER's Salary Costs
times a factor of 2.371 for services rendered by principals and employees engaged directly on the Project.

1.2

Additional Services:

1.2.1

General. For Additional Services of Engineer's principals and employees engaged directly on the Project and rendered
(except services as witness), on the basis of ENGINEER's Salary Costs times a factor of 2.371.

1.2.2

Professional Associates and Consultants. For services and Reimbursable Expenses of independent professional
associates and consultants employed by ENGINEER to render Additional Services, the amount billed to ENGINEER
therefor times a factor of 1.10.

1.2.3

Serving as a Witness. For services rendered by ENGINEER's principals and employees as consultants or witnesses in
any litigation, arbitration or other legal or administrative proceeding at the rate of 1.35 times the rates in Paragraph 1.2.1.
Compensation for ENGINEER's independent professional associates and consultants will be on the basis provided in
paragraph 1.2.2.

1.3

Reimbursable Expenses. In addition to payments provided for in paragraphs 1.1 and 1.2, OWNER shall pay
ENGINEER the actual costs (except where specifically provided otherwise) of all Reimbursable expenses incurred in
connection with all Basic and Additional Services.

1.4

Specialized Equipment. In addition to payments set out above, a charge may be made for specialized equipment usage
as required.

2.

Times of Payments.

2.1

Engineer shall submit invoices covering each calendar month for Basic and Additional Services rendered and for
Reimbursable Expenses incurred. OWNER shall pay ENGINEER promptly within thirty (30) calendar days following
the ENGINEER's rendering of these invoices to the OWNER.
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3.

Other Provisions Concerning Payments:

3.1

If OWNER should fail to make any payment due ENGINEER for services and expenses within sixty (60) calendar days
after receipt of ENGINEER's statement therefore, the amounts due ENGINEER will be increased at the rate of 1% per
month from said sixtieth day, and in addition, ENGINEER may, after giving seven days written notice to OWNER,
suspend services under this Agreement until ENGINEER has been paid in full all amounts due for services, expenses
and charges.

3.2

In the event of termination by OWNER upon the completion of any phase of the Basic Services, progress payments due
ENGINEER for services rendered through such phase shall constitute total payment for such services. In the event of
such termination by OWNER during any phase of the Basic Services, ENGINEER also will be reimbursed for the charges
of independent professional associates and consultants employed by ENGINEER to render Basic Services, and paid for
services rendered during that phase on the basis of ENGINEER's Salary Costs times a factor of 2.371 for services
rendered during that phase to date of termination by ENGINEER's principals and employees engaged directly on the
Project. In the event of any such termination, ENGINEER will be paid for all unpaid Additional Services and unpaid
Reimbursable Expenses, plus all termination expenses. Termination expenses mean additional Reimbursable Expenses
directly attributable to termination, which, if termination is at Owner's convenience, shall include an amount computed
as a percentage of total compensation for Basic Services earned by ENGINEER to the date of termination, as follows:
20% if termination occurs after commencement of the Preliminary Design Phase but prior to
commencement of the Final Design Phase; or
10% if termination occurs after commencement of the Final Design Phase.

3.3

Records of ENGINEER's Salary Costs pertinent to ENGINEER's compensation under this Agreement will be kept in
accordance with generally accepted accounting practices. Copies will be made available to OWNER at cost, if requested
prior to final payment for ENGINEER's services.

3.4

Whenever a factor is applied to Salary Costs in determining compensation payable to ENGINEER, that factor may be
adjusted periodically and equitably to reflect changes in the various elements that comprise such factor. All such
adjustments will be in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices as applied on a consistent basis by
ENGINEER and consistent with ENGINEER's overall compensation practices and procedures.

4.

Definitions:

4.1

The Salary Costs used as a basis for payment mean salaries and wages (basic and incentive) paid to all ENGINEER's
personnel engaged directly on the Project, including, but not limited to, engineers, architects, surveyors, designers,
draftsmen, specification writers, estimators, other technical and business personnel; plus the cost of customary and
statutory benefits including, but not limited to, social security contributions, unemployment, excise and payroll taxes,
workers' compensation, health and retirement benefits, sick leave, vacation and holiday pay and other group benefits.
The amount of customary and statutory benefits of all personnel of ENGINEER will be considered to be equal to 39.2%
of the salaries and wages, subject to equitable adjustment to reflect changes in ENGINEER's overall compensation
procedures and practices.

4.2

Reimbursable Expenses mean the actual expenses incurred by ENGINEER or ENGINEER's independent professional
associates or consultants directly or indirectly in connection with the Project, such as expenses for: transportation and
subsistence incidental thereto; obtaining the bids or proposals from Contractor(s); providing and maintaining field office
facilities including furnishings and utilities; subsistence and transportation of Resident Project Representatives and their
assistants; toll telephone calls and telegrams; reproduction of Reports, Drawings, Specifications, Bidding Documents and
similar Project-related items in addition to those required under Section 1; and if necessary, overtime work required
higher than regular rates.
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