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Mount Clemens commissioners alarmed after PACER report finds about 78% of city roads rated fair or poor
Summary
A city staff PACER road evaluation showed roughly 78% of Mount Clemens streets rated fair or poor and estimated roughly $76–$78 million to fix them; commissioners said the problem requires long-term funding decisions and prioritized finding solutions.
During the March 15 Mount Clemens City Commission meeting, commissioners drew attention to a 2020 PACER road-evaluation report that staff presented as part of the monthly department reports.
"Seventy-eight percent of our roads are rated fair or poor," Commissioner Mener said, calling the finding "glaring" and stating the report estimates about $76–$78 million would be needed for comprehensive repairs.
Commissioners and staff acknowledged the city's limited capital resources and noted repeated prior warnings about road conditions. Several commissioners said the city must consider how to allocate or find funds over the long term rather than expecting an immediate fix.
City staff said limited patching is planned for some streets but that no resurfacing is scheduled at this time; commissioners listed competing capital needs including seawall and boardwalk repairs and a new fire truck among projects that will also require funding.
No vote or new funding appropriation was made at the meeting; commissioners said the topic will remain a budgeting priority as the city prepares future capital plans.
