Mount Clemens assigns $300,000 in general-fund balance to City Hall capital outlay

The Mount Clemens City Commission on June 18 approved amendments to the FY2017–2018 budget that assign $300,000 of General Fund balance for capital outlay and building improvements, specifically to support City Hall repairs and an engineering study including HVAC replacement.

City staff explained the General Fund was projected to be stronger than originally estimated—largely due to higher permit revenues and state-shared revenue and lower employee‑insurance costs—and recommended assigning $300,000 to capital outlay. Commissioner Manser urged that a portion of savings from lower-than-budgeted employee health insurance be considered for employees (OPEB or other payments) and suggested returning funds to roads; other commissioners acknowledged competing priorities but approved the amendment by roll call.

What happens next: funds were assigned for capital outlay and will be used for building improvements and engineering/study work for City Hall; staff will implement the capital work and provide future updates to the commission.