Sec. 1.
The council of any city may establish, construct and maintain sewers and drains whenever and wherever necessary, and of such dimensions and materials, and under such regulations as they may deem proper for the drainage of the city; and private property, or the use thereof, may be taken therefor in the manner prescribed in this act for taking such property for public use. But in all cases where the council shall deem it practicable such sewers and drains shall be constructed in the public streets and grounds.
History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 3155 ;-- CL 1915, 3069 ;-- CL 1929, 1993 ;-- CL 1948, 101.1
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities
Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)
215-1895-XXI - Chapter XXI Sewers, Drains and Water-Courses. (101.1...101.18)
Section 101.1 - Construction of Sewage Systems; Condemnation; Location.
Section 101.2 - Board of Public Works; Powers, Duties.
Section 101.3 - Board of Public Works; Drainage Construction Plan.
Section 101.5 - Main Sewer Districts; Subdivision; Special Sewer Districts.
Section 101.6 - Main Trunk Sewers; Adoption, Recording.
Section 101.7 - Main or Trunk Sewers; Payment of Cost and Expenses; Assessment; Taxation.
Section 101.8, 101.9 - Repealed. 1974, Act 345, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1974.
Section 101.10 - Special Assessments for Construction of Sewers.
Section 101.11 - Construction Petition; Sewer Districts.
Section 101.12 - Drains Privately Owned; Regulations; Expense Lien.
Section 101.13 - Drains Privately Owned; Connection With Public Sewers.
Section 101.14 - Drains Privately Owned; Annual Charge, Lien.
Section 101.15 - Improvement of Ditches and Water Courses; Special Assessment.
Section 101.16 - Public Sewers; Repair; Cost, Payment.
Section 101.17 - Public Sewers; Ordinances for Protection and Control.
Section 101.18 - Repealed. 1974, Act 345, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1974.