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Mount Clemens commissioners approve CDBG allocations, charitable gaming resolution and transportation contracts
Summary
The commission approved proposed 2025 CDBG allocations including two $150,000 capital requests and $13,700 for public services, backed a charitable gaming resolution for McLaren Macomb Health Care Foundation, and approved SMART contracts for specialized services and Dial-A-Ride (including $48,641 in SMART credits).
At its regular meeting, the Mount Clemens City Commission approved several routine and programmatic items, including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocations, a local resolution for a charitable gaming license, and transportation contracts with the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART).
City Manager Shipman told the commission that the city may allocate up to $13,700 in CDBG funds for public-service organizations in fiscal year 2025 and may apply for up to two capital projects with a maximum request of $150,000 each. City administration proposed using capital requests for the purchase of fire-rescue equipment ($150,000) and a $150,000 playground expansion at Kearns Community Center, with $13,700 for senior recreation programming. Commissioners debated directing $1,590 to Interfaith volunteer caregivers versus allocating $12,110 to senior programming; speakers stressed seniors' needs and the value of recreation and volunteer support. After discussion, the proposed CDBG allocations were approved by roll call.
The commission also approved a local governing body resolution endorsing McLaren Macomb Health Care Foundation's application to the state for a charitable gaming license. Staff described the foundation (located at 1000 Harrington in Mount Clemens) and noted its recognition by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) organization.
On transportation, the commission approved the fiscal year 2025 specialized services operating-assistance third-party contract between the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) and the City (identical to the FY2024 contract and reviewed by the City Attorney's Office). The body also approved a FY2025 purchase-of-service contract with SMART for the Mount Clemens Dial-A-Ride; SMART will continue to subsidize the project with up to $48,641 in municipal and community credits for operating costs.
Other procedural items on the consent agenda — including approval of the minutes, purchases and payments (an invoice question noted about a roughly $29,000 pump replacement at a retention basin), and the broader consent agenda — were approved by roll call. The meeting concluded after commissioner remarks and a motion to adjourn.
Votes at a glance
- Local resolution for McLaren Macomb Health Care Foundation charitable gaming license: motion approved by roll call (exact tally not specified in transcript). - 2025 CDBG allocations and two capital project proposals (fire rescue equipment and Kearns playground): approved by roll call (exact tally not specified). - FY2025 SMART specialized services contract: approved by roll call. - FY2025 Dial-A-Ride purchase-of-service contract (SMART subsidy noted up to $48,641 in credits): approved by roll call. - Purchases and payments (including a ~$29,000 pump invoice): approved by roll call. - Consent agenda and approval of minutes: approved by roll call.
The commission did not set immediate policy changes tied to these approvals beyond authorizing contracts and allocations; staff will continue implementation and follow standard procurement and contract-execution procedures.
