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Mount Clemens approves purchases and invoices after wastewater equipment failure
Summary
The commission approved purchases and payments, including emergency rentals to keep the wastewater plant operating after a major equipment failure while the new centrifuge delivery and related building work remain delayed.
The Mount Clemens City Commission approved purchases and payments and discussed emergency spending after a major equipment failure at the wastewater plant.
City staff told commissioners that a key piece of equipment failed while the city awaited a Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CW SRF) loan and delivery of a new centrifuge. To maintain operations, the city brought in rental equipment; staff described an emergency rental cost of roughly $300,000 tied to keeping the plant running until the new equipment and building work are completed.
Staff said engineers and contractors are aware of the timeline and that the new equipment has arrived, but the building to house it is not yet ready. Commissioners and staff discussed the risk and the steps being taken to return to normal operations as quickly as possible. Staff also confirmed that the city has notified the appropriate regulatory contact (Eagle) and remained within applicable regulations during the interim.
The commission approved the purchases and payments as presented. City staff indicated they expect clarity on near‑term operational sufficiency within about a week and will continue reporting status updates to the commission.
