Commission approves purchases and payments; centrifuge repair likely saved hundreds of thousands

Mount Clemens staff asked the commission to approve purchases and payments tied in part to an earlier emergency decision to bring in a portable centrifuge unit at a cost of about $400,000. City staff reported the portable unit was transported and a field repair to the city's centrifuge worked, which will likely reduce longer-term costs.

"We've already burned through the $400,000, and this will probably save us anywhere from $400,000 to possibly $1,000,000 dollars, depending on when this project comes online," the city manager said.

Commissioners approved the purchases and payments by roll call. No further fiscal detail beyond the amounts discussed during the meeting was presented on the record; staff emphasized the decision was made in the context of an emergency response and that approving the invoices now will close out that item.

Staff will continue to monitor repair progress and any remaining capital project timeline that could affect total savings.