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Resident urges tougher penalties after repeated dumping, says court fines don't cover costs
Summary
At public comment, resident Fred Huber described repeated illegal dumping on his property, highlighted a court reconciliation that left him responsible for cleanup costs, and urged the city to seek state legislative changes so penalties exceed the cost of dumping.
Fred Huber, a Mount Clemens resident who identified his address as 158 South Main Street, told the commission he has responded repeatedly to illegal dumping on his property and that pursuing enforcement through district court was time-consuming and costly.
"A dumpster costs $500. The maximum fine that you can receive under state law is $500, so why not?"…
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