Mount Clemens plans early lead testing of 30 homes and schedules Grasset Avenue corridor open house

The Mount Clemens City Manager told the commission the city will conduct lead testing of water in spring 2016 for 30 homes that were part of prior sampling, moving the test up one year to provide residents earlier reassurance.

The city is on a three‑year sampling cycle based on consistently strong test results. The administration said the cost of doing the tests one year early was affordable and that testing at the correct seasonal time in spring yields more meaningful results than testing immediately. City staff said results will be shared with residents when testing is completed.

Separately, the administration announced an open‑house public meeting on the Grasset Avenue Corridor project—described as a study that could consider rapid‑transit elements—scheduled for Wednesday, March 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Collaborative, 21 North Main Street in Mount Clemens. Staff said project proponents may discuss a millage ask if the project moves forward; that potential would be part of future public conversations and any ballot timing would be determined later.

Commissioners encouraged public attendance at the March 30 meeting and described it as an opportunity to view visual plans and speak with project staff and consultants.

No formal action or commitment of funding was made on either topic at the meeting.