CITY OF STURGIS
130 N. Nottawa
Sturgis MI 49091
269.651.2321
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PUBLIC SERVICES
The Department of Public
Services (formerly known as the “Street Department”)
is located at 805 N. Centerville Road. The DPW’s
normal office hours are from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday
through Friday except holidays. In case of an emergency,
after office hours, the 24 hour, 7 day per week on-call
staff can be reached by calling 269-651-3682.
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With a staff of 14, the DPW has responsibility for the operation
and maintenance of the following infrastructure:
- 53 miles of city streets and 4 miles of state highways.
- 66 miles of watermains plus fire hydrants.
- 51 miles of sanitary sewers.
- 36 miles of storm sewers.
- 10 City parking lots (546 spaces).
- Street Administrator: Responsible for complying Michigan
Department of Transportation requirements relating to City
streets and the expenditure of State gas and weight tax
(Act 51) funds allocated to the City.
Snow Removal: During snowfall, DPS is responsible for
snow removal from city streets, City-owned parking lots, downtown
sidewalks, and Kirsch Municipal Airport. DPS staff, with the
assistance of the police department, monitor weather conditions
and respond accordingly.
Minimal Events (less than 1" of accumulation): Anti-icing
liquids are applied at major intersections in advance of the
event.
Minor Event (less than 3" of accumulation): State highways
in town and major city streets are cleared and treated with
salt as necessary. Local streets are not cleared, but intersections
are treated with salt as needed.
Normal Event (greater than 3" of accumulation): State highways,
major and local streets, parking lots, downtown sidewalks, and
the Airport will be cleared and treated with salt as required.
Major Event, Snow Removal Emergency (greater than 4" of
accumulation or as declared): DPS crews will concentrate their
efforts on maintaining roadways in passable condition for motorists
using State highways and major city streets. As snow diminishes
near the end of a storm, clearing operations on local city streets,
city parking lots, sidewalks and the Airport will begin. A Major
Event is considered a Snow Removal Emergency as described in
the City Code of Ordinances. During a Snow Removal Emergency,
no on-street parking is allowed on any City street. A Snow Removal
Emergency takes effect one of two ways:
1) Automatically when snow accumulations are greater than four
inches; or
2) When the City declares a Snow Removal Emergency based on
weather forecasts.
The City will notify residents of declared snow route emergencies
via the local newspaper and radio, as well as the Sturgis eWire
(add link to previous words : sturgismi.gov/ewire_info.php)
e-mail service.
The parking prohibition remains in effect until a street has
been cleared of snow between two successive street intersections.
It may also be cancelled via public announcement by the City.
Vehicles found parked on-street during a Snow Removal Emergency
may be ticketed.
Brush Pickup: Brush pickup in the City of Sturgis is held three times per year, during the first week of April, May, and October. Brush will also be picked up throughout the spring and summer as needed following substantial storm events.
The following rules and guidelines regarding regular brush pickup
are also in effect:
- No limbs, branches or brush material larger than 4"
in diameter will be collected.
- No limbs, branches or brush material longer than 8' in
length will be collected.
- No grass clippings, roots, thorn bearing branches, tree
trunks, stumps, or construction materials will be collected.
- A limit of 1 truck load of material per parcel will be
collected and hauled away.
- Materials must be neatly stacked on the terrace away from
objects or obstructions such as power poles, guy wires,
sign posts, valve boxes, etc.
Fall Leaf Pickup: In the fall the City provides for loose
leaf pickup. Leaf pickup normally starts in the third week of
October and continues through the end of November. A notice
is placed in the local papers several times prior to and during
the leaf pickup.
Compost Site: The City compost site is located on the south
side of Fawn River Road between S. Lakeview Avenue and S. Nottawa
Street. The compost site only accepts leaves, grass clippings
and brush. Materials must be removed from bags and other containers;
a trash dumpster is available on site for disposal of bags.
Compost and wood chips are usually available at the site free
of charge.
HOURS: April through October
Monday and Thursday: 12:00 noon to 7:30 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
HOURS: November
Monday and Thursday: 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
The compost site is also open on the first two (2) Saturdays
in January to accept Christmas trees.
ACCESS TO THE SITE
City Residents Residents of the City of Sturgis can access
the compost site free of charge. When visiting the site they
must present their driver's license with Sturgis address or
other proof of City residence.
Sturgis Township Residents By virtue of an agreement
with the City, residents of Sturgis Township also have free
access to the compost site. They can obtain a compost pass card
by registering with the Clerk/Treasurer's Office at City Hall.
A new pass card must be obtained each year.
Other Residents Residents not from the City or Sturgis
Township must pay a non-refundable fee of $35.00 for a pass
card; they can obtain cards at City Hall. Pass cards are valid
for the entire year (April to late November) and the cost is
the same regardless of purchase date. A new pass card must be
obtained each year.
Commercial Landscapers The City also provides access
to the compost site for commercial landscaping businesses. Landscaping
businesses located in the City of Sturgis are charged $150.00
for access, non-City landscaping businesses are charged $250.00.
This fee provides the landscaping business 24/7 access to the
compost site for the year. A new key must be obtained each year.
Click here for Compost Site details
Sanitary Sewer and Service Lateral: The DPW is responsible
for maintaining the sanitary sewer (main line) in the street.
The property owner is responsible for maintaining the sewer
lateral (service line) from the main line in the street to the
house. If you (property owner or occupant) suspect that you
may be having sewer trouble, please contact the DPW immediately
at the phone numbers listed above. DPW staff will check the
main line sewer to determine if it is plugged. If the main line
sewer is plugged, it will be cleaned. If the main line sewer
is not plugged, you will be advised the problem is in your service
line and that you should have the service line cleaned.
Watermain and Water Service: The DPW is responsible for
maintaining the watermain in the street and the water service
from the watermain to the shutoff in the terrace. The property
owner is responsible for maintaining the water service from
the shutoff to the house.
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Rick Miller - Director of Public Services
Phone: 269.659.7291
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