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Mount Clemens commission approves parade permit, SMART service contract and a new city credit‑card policy
Summary
The commission approved a special-event permit for a church parade, a fiscal-year purchase-of-service contract with SMART to secure $47,799 for Dial‑A‑Ride, and adopted a city credit‑card policy to formalize card usage and controls; the city manager also reported Victory Inn demolition and a $42,000 state grant for turnout gear.
The Mount Clemens City Commission approved a series of routine items Tuesday, including a parade permit for a church event, a purchase-of-service contract with the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART), and a new credit-card policy for city operations.
The commission approved a special-event permit for the North Broadway Church of Christ Vacation Bible School parade on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; staff said about 20 walkers and 15 cars are expected and that a certificate of liability naming the city as additional insured is required. The motion passed on roll call.
The commission also approved a fiscal year 2024 purchase-of-service contract between SMART and the City of Mount Clemens for the Mount Clemens Dial‑A‑Ride. Mr. Shipman told commissioners the execution of the attached contract is required to ensure the city receives $47,799 in funding from SMART; staff noted the contract language reflected an expired agreement and that a replacement contract for the next fiscal year is expected within a few weeks.
Commissioners adopted a recommended credit‑card policy to establish authorized users, require a signed holder agreement, and mandate submission of receipts and a credit-card authorization form that details date of purchase, general ledger number, vendor, cost and business purpose. Staff said the policy will make reconciliation and finance tracking more consistent as the city authorizes additional departmental cards.
During the city manager’s report, Shipman said demolition of the Victory Inn began July 30 and is expected to continue about 90 days. He also said Mount Clemens would receive $42,000 from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity for firefighter turnout gear and previewed upcoming community events and kayak‑locker installations in city parks.
Each of these measures passed at the meeting; staff will coordinate next steps where required.
