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Mount Clemens commission approves community cookout permit, SMART bus lease and opioid‑settlement participation
Summary
At the meeting the commission approved a permit for a Sept. 13 community cookout at MacArthur Park, authorized a vehicle lease with SMART for three replacement buses funded by federal grants, and voted to participate in national opioid settlements (Purdue/Sackler allocation estimated at $18,445.53).
The Mount Clemens City Commission approved several routine and programmatic items at its meeting, including a special event permit, a vehicle lease agreement and participation in national opioid litigation settlements.
Special event permit: Commissioners approved a request from Comprehensive Youth Services to use MacArthur Park on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. for a community cookout to connect residents to services. The permit packet said local businesses will cater, there will be vendors and a DJ, and partner agencies were invited to provide information at tables. Commissioner 14 moved to approve the event; Commissioner 12 disclosed she submitted the permit and initially indicated she would abstain. The chair called the roll and announced the motion passed.
Vehicle lease agreement: The commission authorized a 53 10 vehicle lease agreement between the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) and the City of Mount Clemens for three replacement passenger buses. City administration said it applied for and received federal funds to support vehicles for enhanced mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities; the agreement was reviewed by the city attorney and approved by roll call.
Opioid settlements: The commission authorized Mount Clemens to participate in the national prescription opioid litigation settlements, including proposed settlements with additional defendants Purdue and the Sackler family. City Manager Shipman said Michigan's allocations are governed by a state subdivision agreement and that the city's conservative estimate from the Purdue/Sackler settlement, assuming full participation, is $18,445.53. Commissioners noted settlement funds are typically distributed over multiple years rather than as a lump sum.
Other business: The commission approved purchases and payments as presented (items said to be in the DPW budget) and voted to enter a closed session to discuss collective bargaining with Local A‑3. The council took a five‑minute break and then proceeded to closed session; before leaving, the chair entertained and approved a motion to adjourn.
The meeting packet and motions as presented were the basis for the approvals; no ordinances, zoning changes or contract awards beyond the SMART lease were adopted at this meeting.
