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St. Clair Shores council authorizes notice to pursue low-interest state loan for sewer-separation project
Summary
On April 6, 2026, the St. Clair Shores City Council approved publication of a notice of intent to issue bonds that initiates a process to secure a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan for a sewer-separation project aimed at reducing basement backups and lake discharges. Attorneys said the loan program offers fixed submarket rates and that the notice starts a 45-day petition window for a possible referendum.
St. Clair Shores — The City Council on April 6 authorized publication of a notice of intent to issue bonds as the first step to secure a low-interest loan from the state's Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund for a sewer-separation project.
Council members heard staff explain the project is intended to separate combined sanitary- and storm-sewer connections in the northern portion of the Martin district, create an outlet pipe and reduce both discharges to the lake and basement flooding for affected homes. City staff said the project combines outside grant awards and a loan to cover anticipated costs.
The process the council approved does not itself issue bonds. Jeff Aronoff of Miller Canfield, speaking for the city's bond counsel, told…
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