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Clarkston Council Authorizes City Manager to Seek up to $1.5M for Downtown Sidewalk Repairs
Summary
Council authorized the City Manager to apply for up to $1.5 million through the 2026 Congressionally Directed Spending Program (via U.S. Representative Lisa McClain) for downtown sidewalk and driveway-apron repairs; vote 5-1 with Councilmember Al Avery recorded as the lone Nay. A 20% city match would be required.
The City Council authorized the City Manager to apply for up to $1.5 million through the 2026 Congressionally Directed Spending Program, via U.S. Representative Lisa McClain, to repair downtown sidewalks and driveway aprons. The resolution, moved by Erica Jones and supported by Amanda Forte, states that if approved funds would be available in the 2026 calendar year and construction targeted for 2027; a 20% match from the City would be required.
The motion passed 5-1. The minutes record Councilmembers Gary Casey, Amanda Forte, Erica Jones, Ted Quisenberry and Mayor Sue Wylie voting Aye and Councilmember Al Avery voting Nay; no rationale for Avery’s Nay is recorded in the minutes. The resolution records the authorized amount and match requirements but does not include project-level design, timeline beyond construction target year, or contingencies for matching funds.
