On the agenda: Swartz Creek City Council: Monday, October 12, 2026, 7:00pm, PDBMB  — data center (Oct 12)

City of Swartz Creek
AGENDA

Regular Council Meeting, Monday, October 12, 2026, 7:00 P.M.
Paul D. Bueche Municipal Building, 8083 Civic Drive Swartz Creek, Michigan 48473
THIS WILL BE A HYBRID MEETING, WITH IN PERSON ATTENDANCE BY COUNCIL MEMBERS.

1.

CALL TO ORDER:

2.

INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

3.

ROLL CALL:

4.

MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES:
4A.
Council Meeting of September 28, 2026

MOTION

Pg. 46

5.

APPROVE AGENDA:
5A.
Proposed / Amended Agenda

MOTION

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6.

REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS:
6A.
City Manager’s Report
6B.
Staff Reports & Meeting Minutes
6C.
NPDES Memo and Agreement
6D.
Revised Park Reservation Form
6E.
Genesee County Sewer Rate Increase Information
6F.
Fall Newsletter

MOTION

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Pg. 52
Pg. 69
Pg. 81
Pg. 83
Pg. 90

7.

MEETING OPENED TO THE PUBLIC:

8.

COUNCIL BUSINESS:
8A.
Park Reservation Form Amendment
8B.
Updated Rates and Fee Schedule
8C.
NPDES Contract with Genesee County Drain Commission

RESO
RESO
RESO

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Pg. 33
Pg. 44

9.

MEETING OPENED TO THE PUBLIC:

10.

REMARKS BY COUNCILMEMBERS:

11.

ADJOURNMENT:

MOTION

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Next Month Calendar (Public Welcome at All Meetings)
Fire Board:
Monday, October 19, 2026, 6:00 p.m., Station #2
Park Board:
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 5:30 p.m., PDBMB (Cancelled)
Metro Police Board:
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 11:00 a.m., Metro PD (One week early)
Zoning Board of Appeals:
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 6:00 p.m., PDBMB (Cancelled)
City Council:
Monday, October 26, 2026, 7:00 p.m., PDBMB
City Council:
Monday, November 9, 2026, 7:00 p.m., PDBMB
Planning Commission:
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 7:00 p.m., PDBMB (One week later)
Downtown Development Authority:
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6:00 p.m. PDBMB

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City of Swartz Creek Mission Statement

The City shall provide a full range of public services in a professional and competent manner, assuring
that the needs of our constituents are met in an effective and fiscally responsible manner, thus promoting
a high standard of community life.

City of Swartz Creek Values

The City of Swartz Creek’s Mission Statement is guided by a set of values which serve as a common
operating basis for all City employees. These values provide a common understanding of responsibilities
and expectations that enable the City to achieve its overall mission. The City’s values are as follows:
Honesty, Integrity and Fairness
The City expects and values trust, openness, honesty and integrity in the words and actions of its
employees. All employees, officials, and elected officials are expected to interact with each other openly
and honestly and display ethical behavior while performing his/her job responsibilities. Administrators and
department heads shall develop and cultivate a work environment in which employees feel valued and
recognize that each individual is an integral component in accomplishing the mission of the City.
Fiscal Responsibility
Budget awareness is to be exercised on a continual basis. All employees are expected to be
conscientious of and adhere to mandated budgets and spending plans.
Public Service
The goal of the City is to serve the public. This responsibility includes providing a wide range of services
to the community in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Embrace Employee Diversity and Employee Contribution, Development and Safety
The City is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in its work force, recognizing that
each employee has unlimited potential to become a productive member of the City’s team. Each
employee will be treated with the level of respect that will allow that individual to achieve his/her full
potential as a contributing member of the City staff. The City also strives to provide a safe and secure
work environment that enables employees to function at his/her peak performance level. Professional
growth opportunities, as well as teamwork, are promoted through the sharing of ideas and resources.
Employees are recognized for his/her dedication and commitment to excellence.
Expect Excellence
The City values and expects excellence from all employees. Just "doing the job" is not enough; rather, it
is expected that employees will consistently search for more effective ways of meeting the City's goals.
Respect the Dignity of Others
Employees shall be professional and show respect to each other and to the public.
Promote Protective Thinking and Innovative Suggestions
Employees shall take the responsibility to look for and advocate new ways of continuously improving the
services offered by the City. It is expected that employees will perform to the best of his/her abilities and
shall be responsible for his/her behavior and for fulfilling the professional commitments they make.
Administrators and department heads shall encourage proactive thinking and embrace innovative
suggestions from employees.

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CITY OF SWARTZ CREEK
VIRTUAL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2026, 7:00 P.M.
The regular meeting of the City of Swartz Creek city council is scheduled for October 12, 2026 starting at
7:00 p.m. and will be conducted in hybrid form. The meeting will be available virtually (online and/or by
phone). Council members and staff must attend in-person. The general public may attend in-person or
virtually.
To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), any citizen requesting accommodation to
attend this meeting, and/or to obtain the notice in alternate formats, please contact Jacquie Forrest,
810.635.4464, 48 hours prior to meeting,

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CITY OF SWARTZ CREEK
VIRTUAL (ELECTRONIC) MEETING RULES AND PROCEDURES
In order to conduct an effective, open, accessible, and professional meeting, the following protocols
shall apply. These protocols are derived from the standard practices of Swartz Creek public
meetings, Roberts Rules of Order, the City Council General Operating Procedures, and other public
board & commission procedures. These procedures are adopted to govern participation by staff,
councilpersons and members of the public in all City meetings held electronically pursuant to PA
228 of 2020. Note that these protocols do not replace or eliminate established procedures or
practices. Their purpose is to augment standing expectations so that practices can be adapted to
a virtual meeting format.
The following shall apply to virtual meetings of the city’s public bodies that are held in accordance
with the Open Meetings Act.
1. Meetings of the City Council, Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals,
Downtown Development Authority, Park Board, or committees thereunder may meet
electronically or permit electronic participation in such meetings insofar as (1) the
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services restricts the number of persons
who can gather indoors due to the COVID-19 pandemic; (2) there is in place a statewide
or local state of emergency or state of disaster declared pursuant to law or charter by the
governor or other person authorized to declare a state of emergency or disaster.
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of the public body can hear and respond to members of the general public, and vice
versa.
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meeting that he/she is in fact attending the meeting remotely and by further identifying
the specific physical location (by county, township, village and state) where he/she is
located. The meeting minutes must include this information.
4. Notice of any meeting held electronically must be posted at the City Offices at least 18
hours before the meeting begins and must clearly explain the following:
(a)

why the public body is meeting electronically;

(b)
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needed to participate in the meeting;
(c)
how members of the public may contact members of the public body to provide
input or ask questions on any business that will come before the public body at the
meeting;
(d)

how persons with disabilities may participate in the meeting.

5. The notice identified above must also be posted on the City’s website homepage or on
a separate webpage dedicated to public notices for non-regularly scheduled or electronic
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public meetings that is accessible through a prominent and conspicuous link on the
website’s homepage that clearly describes the meeting’s purpose.
6. The City must also post on the City website an agenda of the meeting at least 2 hours
before the meeting begins.
7. Members of the public may offer comment only when the Chair recognizes them and
under rules established by the City.
8. Members of the public who participate in a meeting held electronically may be excluded
from participation in a closed session that is convened and held in compliance with the
Open Meetings Act.
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Public body members and all individuals participating shall preserve order and shall do
nothing to interrupt or delay the proceedings of public body.
All speakers shall identify themselves prior to each comment that follows another speaker,
and they shall also indicate termination of their comment. For example, “Adam Zettel
speaking. There were no new water main breaks to report last month. That is all.”
Any participants found to disrupt a meeting shall be promptly removed by the city clerk or by
order of the Mayor. Profanity in visual or auditory form is prohibited.
The public body members, participating staff, and recognized staff/consultants/presenters
shall be the only participants not muted by default. All other members must request to speak
by raising their digital hand on the virtual application or by dialing *9 on their phone, if
applicable.
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meaning yes is approved and no is defeated. All motions shall require support. A public
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motion.
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1. Each person who wishes to address the public body will be first recognized by the
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the digital application.
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be easily recognized during business. If you intend to call in only, please notify the
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4. The city clerk shall unmute participants and the members of the public based upon
the direction of the mayor or chair. Participants not recognized for this purpose shall
be muted by default, including staff, petitioners, and consultants.
5. Individuals shall be allowed five (5) minutes to address the public body, unless special
permission is otherwise requested and granted by the Mayor or Chair.
6. There shall be no questioning of speakers by the audience; however, the public body,
upon recognition of the Mayor or Chair, may question the speaker.
7. No one shall be allowed to address the public body more than once unless special
permission is requested, and granted by the Mayor or Chair.
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address the public body unless special permission has been requested and granted
by the Mayor or Chair.
9. Those addressing the public body shall refrain from being repetitive of information
already presented.
10. All comments and / or questions shall be directed to and through the Mayor or Chair.
11. Public comments (those not on the agenda as speakers, petitioners, staff, and
consultants) are reserved for the two “Public Comment” sections of the agenda and
public hearings.
VOTING RECORD OF PUBLIC BODIES
All motions, ordinances, and resolutions shall be taken by "YES" and "NO" voice vote and
the vote of each member entered upon the journal.

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City of Swartz Creek
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

Regular Council Meeting of Monday, October 12, 2026 - 7:00 P.M.

TO:

FROM:
DATE:

Honorable Mayor, Mayor Pro-Tem & Council Members
Adam Zettel, City Manager
October 7, 2026

ROUTINE BUSINESS – REVISITED ISSUES / PROJECTS
 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL APPEALS (Update)
We have an appeal from McDonalds. I discussed our strategy with Heather, and she
indicates that this is a smaller appeal that does not warrant the appraisals and investment
of some of the previous commercial appeals. She believes she can negotiate this at or
about an agreeable value based upon comparable properties in a recent survey that she
performed. I support this initial tactic and will report the results to the city council.
Note that Heather believes commercial appeals are on the rise, and 2027 is likely to be a
heavy year for appeals, though we have not yet experienced it in Swartz Creek.
 STREETS (See Individual Category)
 2025-2027 TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) (No Change of Status)
We are likely to submit a set of amendments to the TIP program for Elms Road. Though
our federal program dollars are fixed, our work scope has increased, along with the
price. As such, MDOT recommends we amend the TIP to include the new pricing, along
with the change in local match. We are also going to look to reclassify our construction
engineering federal match as construction match. This will enable us to forego the
burdensome third-party engineering issue (the stipulation that a federally funded
engineer must be observed by another engineer at the local community’s expense).
Lastly, and most importantly, we are going to seek the postponement of our project into
2028. This is because we are not likely to receive a response to our congressionally
designated spending submission for this project (along with the Miller sections) until
mid-2027. With that timeline, we cannot possibly start work in early 2027.
The previous report follows.
Elms Road is proposed to be bid in January of 2027 based on the current timeline. We
strongly expect this to be delayed if congressional funds are allocated to this project
prior to then, as it would tie the road into a larger investment down the road.
We have commenced a preliminary request for congressionally designated spending
(Senate) and Community Promotion Funds (House) to add necessary funds to our
projects. As of writing, it appears this request is to be combined with the county
application for funds to improve Maple and Elms near the Advanced Manufacturing
District. If these funds are awarded, we will likely need to push construction to 2028
and/or 2029..

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The new table that includes the timeline, federal funding, and total costs is below. For
greater detail and context, see the January 12, 2026 council report.
Section
Miller
Elms
Miller
Miller

Repair Type
Concrete
Repair
Asphalt
Resurfacing
Asphalt
Resurfacing
Asphalt
Resurfacing

Beginning
East Springpoint
of Elms
South City Limits

End
475' East of
Tallmadge
North City
Limits

Morrish

Elms

Tallmadge

Dye

*Years in ( ) are
payment years.

Year* Total Cost
2028
(2028)
2027
(2027)
2028
(2029)
2028
(2029)

Federal

Local

$668,502

$534,802

$133,700

$730,313

$470,800

$259,513

$1,287,581

$747,384

$540,197

$1,524,916

$1,114,256

$410,660

$4,211,312

$2,867,242 $1,344,070

 STREET PROJECT UPDATES (Update)
This is a standing section of the report on the status of streets as it relates to our
dedicated levy, 20-year plan, ongoing projects, state funding, and committee work.
Information from previous reports can be found in prior city council packets.
Crack fill work is complete for 2026, and we are pleased with the results. We have the
same contractor lined up for 2027 and are seeking an early completion date, perhaps
May.
Road markings are approved to be completed by M&M Pavement Markings. As of
writing, the lineal markings are complete and some of the symbols are done as well. We
expect the special symbols, stop bars, and crosswalks to be completed this fall. We will
look to get this done earlier in the year moving forward, provided we can get crack fill
work done prior.
The previous report follows.
Intensive rehabilitation has been approved for Church and Frederick Streets. The
contractor has notified us that they intend to push the project into spring of 2027 at the
provided pricing. Rob and I do not object to this. Since the work is an intensive
rehabilitation, additional street deterioration should not be a factor in the longevity of the
repairs.
Recent reports indicate that several Michigan tax revenue sources intended to support
the new road funding package are performing below original projections. In particular,
marijuana tax revenues appear to be significantly lower than anticipated. Because local
road agencies, including cities, receive funding after other allocations are made, any
shortfall in overall collections can have a disproportionate effect on the amount
ultimately distributed to local governments.
At this point, I do not believe there is cause for alarm, but the revenue trends warrant
close monitoring. If collections continue to fall short of projections, the anticipated
increase in local road funding may be substantially reduced and, in some scenarios,
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local agencies could receive little or no net benefit from the program. Some analysts
and commentators have questioned whether the original revenue estimates were overly
optimistic, suggesting that projected collections may not have been fully aligned with
actual market conditions.
Until more data becomes available, it would be prudent to view future road funding
projections with caution and avoid relying on the full anticipated increase when making
long-term financial plans.
Road cores are being ordered up per the proposal approved on March 23rd. This will
provide valuable information regarding road and road base profiles, which will be used
to provide rehabilitation options for many major and local streets. We are going to
ensure the filling of the core holes is done properly.
 I-69 MDOT WORK (Update)
Though there is still work planned for 2027, MDOT expects to have I-69 fully open by
Thanksgiving. Locally, the current configuration of traffic and closures will remain in
effect until then. I am told that work on Elms may wrap up a bit earlier and that we can
expect one more hard closure of Miller Road for a half day or so (to be determined).
If we get specific days/times for transitions and closures, we will pass them along.
 WATER – SEWER ISSUES PENDING (See Individual Category)
 SEWER REHABILITATION PROGRAM (No Change of Status)
Dependable is in the city nearly daily and is getting through a large amount of sewer
cleaning and inspection.
We have had a couple of backups on the heels of our inspection program. One was in
Springbrook and may be the result of flushing the sewer lines of ‘ancient’ gravel deposits
that were left during construction to a point downstream.
In addition, we have run into a lot of grease on Miller Road that appears to be coming
from apartments. Rob is ordering them to inspect and report on their private system with
an independent contractor. We also intend to conduct public education through direct
distributions and our newsletter and the proper disposal of grease, wipes and other
materials. Please see the draft public service announcement.
The previous report follows.
Dependable has completed their initial phase of work in the city. This work only includes
the original ~3 miles of pipe that were approved.
They are now looking to inspect sections that do NOT include backyard easement work
(Winchester Village). This is approximately eight miles of line.
The mobilization fee to work in the back yards of the Village needs to be agreed upon
prior to engaging the rest of the work.
The previous report follows.
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Based on the projected budget, we are going to look to expand our 2026 program from
~3 miles of inspections (1/8th of the 24 miles), to include the entire system not yet
cleaned or inspected (televised). We expect this to cost an additional $300,000 plus a
Winchester Village mobilization/access charge to work in the rear yards. This has not
been negotiated yet.
The previous report follows.
The following work is approved for 2026. The contractor agreement has been executed
and we await a timeline for commencement.

2026 Sewer Cleaning and Televising
Sewer Section

Footage

Otterburn Heights
Jennie Ln
Yarmy Dr.
Abbey Ln.

1657
1079
872
Total

Bristol Rd. 7335 West to Elms

3587
Total

Parkridge
Parkridge to Elms
Hickory to Parkridge
Birch to Parkridge
Mountain Ash to Parkridge
Red Oak to Parkridge
Locust to Parkridge
Silver Maple to Parkridge

3587
2461
426
417
412
403
403
343

Total
East Entrance to Kroger

4865
277

Total
Springbrook East
Alex Marin to Russell
Lindsey to Russell
Russell from Alex Marin to Kroger Dr.
7260 Lindsey to Russell
Kroger Dr. to Miller Rd.
Maya to Miller
Maplecrest Circle

277
393
558
716
860
506
1378
186

Total
2026 Total

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This is an ongoing program in which the city cleans and inspects about three miles of
collection system each year, over a six to eight year cycle. Areas that require additional
attention will be noted during the inspection and included in a rehabilitation or
replacement program. With most of the 1950s era clay pipes already lined, we are not
coming across many areas that require lining or replacement.
See the January 13, 2025 report for historic and conceptual details regarding the city’s
eight year inspection program.
 WATER PLANS (No Change of Status)
Our water Risk and Resiliency Study draft is complete. OHM will look to submit this to
the state this month. In addition, we have taken a first look at the water system
dashboard, which is the online information depository that will be the basis for our
master plan. We are pleased with the data provided, our progress on the system, the
modeled system function, and the recommendations for 5 and 20 year improvements.
In short, the city is in a good spot, and there is not much, if anything, that will require
investment in the coming years.
In addition to all of the water plans that are currently in the works, we will need to assess
the water tower again in early 2027. We have been conducting an inspection every five
years as a best practice to ensure structural safety and preservation. I expect to have a
proposal before the council in the fourth quarter of this year.
The previous report follows.
OHM is working on the water plans and studies that are required by EGLE and the EPA.
These include the Water Reliability Study (WRS), General Plan, Asset Management
Plan (AMP), Emergency Response Plan (ERP), and Risk and Resilience Assessment
(RRA).
The RRA should be done around June 1 (complete), with the ERP to follow those
findings. The current findings for the WRS modeling are resulting in some additional
field work. Work on this and the AMP will continue independent of the RRA/ERP and
result in the practical guide to water system improvements in the coming years.
 SEWER ASSET MANAGEMENT PLAN (No Change of Status)
We have three flow meters that are being installed to measure actual flows in our sewer
districts. This will help plan any future expansions and to track inflow and infiltration. We
affirmed that our first round of monitoring in districts 1, 2, & 4. This includes a Miller
Road connection to the interceptor that includes Heritage Village to the north; the Elms
Road connection that includes the commercial area at Miller; the First Street connection
that includes Morrish and parts of downtown and the raceway. These meters will be
available for three years and are expected to be relocated multiple times. As of writing,
districts 2 and 4 are installed and sending data. District 1 is expected to be installed
within a week. The previous report follows.
DLZ has added much detail to our GIS system. We are now at a point in which we are
troubleshooting some anomalies or inconsistencies in the mapped data. We are doing
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wide maps that indicate lining and inspection data, which will be very helpful in
assessing the system and optimizing ongoing maintenance.
After mapping of the system is found to be accurate, DLZ will proceed with documenting
a 20 year asset management plan. This will include a redistricting of our system based
on system changes over the last twenty years. The document will also make a
determination of theoretical flows based upon changes to the system since the last
districting process.
For complete details on this topic, see the June 23, 2025 report.
 SEWER INFLOW MITIGATION (No Change of Status)
As an alternative to removing individual footing drains as a means to reduce peak sewer
flows during storm events, we have approached the county about the installation of an
underground storage tank that could essentially function like a stormwater detention
pond for our sewer. They are open to this idea. If we can create a concept that would
store enough liquid during peak times, we might be able to manage all of our peak storm
flows with one project instead of 100s of individual footing disconnects. The previous
report follows.
We may pause proceeding with the program as it relates to financially supported footing
drain disconnects. At the last Water and Wastewater Advisory meeting, we learned that
the treatment costs and penalties relating to the 2025 storm events would likely only
amount to $1,000 to $6,000 in charges to the city.
The good news is that this level of charges/penalties is extremely small. The other
ramification is that, with footing drain disconnects estimated to average around $10,000
each, it is difficult to justify a program that actively funds the disconnection of these from
the system. We will spend the winter months working with the county to explore more
options. See the October 27, 2025 packet for greater details on the purpose and
methods or our potential program.
 HYDRANTS (Update)
Some of the hydrants painted by Giant have been touched up. Assuming this occurs
without issue, we can put this matter to rest for some time. I will remove this section
from future reports, since we should not be in the hydrant painting business for another
5-7 years.
 GENESEE COUNTY WATER & SEWER MATTERS (Update)
Genesee County is going to adjust their sewer rates upwards. This has been a long
time coming and is no surprise. I am including their new rates and an informational
pamphlet that their office released.
Based on our initial math, we are looking at an annual increase to our total expenses of
about $130,000 annually. This includes $1 per month per unit as a readiness to serve
charge (~3,800 sewer units x $1.00 x 12 months = $45,600 annually). It also includes
an increase of $0.38 per 100cf of retail water usage. At ~5,500,000 cf per quarter, this
equates to $83,600 annually.

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Fortunately, we have some wiggle room, as indicated in previous reports. As we have
accelerated our line cleaning and inspection, we have not encountered much that will
require capital investment, nor does a large investment in inflow and infiltration appear
necessary. As such, we were looking at a potential rate decrease in 2027. In lieu of
decreasing our rates, we will almost certainly be able to absorb this increase.
We can discuss this further at the second October meeting, or any time after that.
However, I will not be recommending any rate adjustment, up or down, based upon this
new information. Since this is expected to be a five-year rate, I think we are in a good
position.
The previous report follows.
The Drain Commissioner gave a verbal update at the Water and Waste Services
Advisory Committee meeting on May 20th related to the storm impact from April 3-5,
which totaled up to 5” of rain in some areas. They indicated that they were able to
process about 75M gallons per day (up from 50M gallons per day for such storm
events). However, they experienced about 150M gallons per day demand on the
system, which means that half of the flow (mostly rain water) was treated as wet weather
flow.
The good news is that they were able to manage the system without backups or spills,
despite the Swartz Creek and others being out of their banks. The bad news is that the
state may look to discontinue their permit to treat excess water as ‘wet weather flow.’
This would mean that the county would need to find storage capacity for that excess
water and treat it like they do normal sewer. We are told that this storage would cost
about $2 per gallon. The math makes this cost very painful.
They will be advocating a position against this with EGLE based upon data. They
indicated that of the 4,000 testing points for treated sewer effluent, they are in
parameters for all of them for dry and wet weather flow. We shall see what the state
determines. If they allow wet weather treatment to continue, I am confident that we have
a regional system that can manage 50 year storm events (such as the most recent one)
without damage to property, the system, or the environment. If the state disagrees, the
regional will look to invest 100s of millions to provide storage.
The county still intends to present some data as it relates to wet weather flows in specific
areas (like Swartz Creek City). Using the same metering methods as our community,
they are going to report how communities fared when it comes to inflow and infiltration
(I&I). This information will help us plan for future I&I activities, potential added charges,
and system constraints.
In other news, we learned that EGLE may be requiring salt monitoring and removal from
the treated system. WWS takes issue with this because only a very small fraction of
salts are placed into the river from the treated water supply. Most of the salts that wash
in during winter and spring months are from streets and parking areas that are washed
clean of ice melting salts. We are told that private salt application is up by a factor of
four because of a recent court decision that overruled Michigan’s standing “Open and
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property managers to make ‘always black’ parking lot salting the norm (oversalting).
The previous report follows.
We will not be getting any water or sewer rate increases from the county in 2026.
However, early indications are that sewer rates will go up in January of 2027. This rate
jump will likely be substantial because the county passes five-year rates as a standard
practice. This results in front-loaded budget surpluses in the early years and deficits in
the later years for the county. The upside is stability. The downside is that we experience
larger incremental increases.
I am hopeful that, depending on our findings with our sewer inspection program, we will
be able to absorb much of this increase into our existing budget, which is functioning
well in the black.
The county also informed us that state legislation for water affordability is back in the
Senate. I strongly oppose this legislation, which we have reviewed in the past. In short,
the legislation would prohibit water shut offs and fee recovery assessments in incidents
of non-payment OR it would require the city to charge between $1.25 to $3.00 per
account per month so the state could redistribute those funds to users that qualify for
assistance. This scenario also greatly limits, if not practically eliminates, water shut offs
as well.
Our staff and most municipalities are strongly opposed because this state program
would use local units to collect funds as the state directs to support wealth redistribution
between customers and between municipalities. It also would greatly limit, if not prohibit,
collection of overdue accounts through assessment or shut off, which we believe would
ultimately destroy the long-term solvency of our water utility.
I have detailed this legislation and its impact in previous reports. If movement continues,
I recommend we revisit this. For the time being, my understanding is that the House is
not likely to pass this.
See prior reports (May 28, 2024) for updates on PFAS. At a meeting of the WWS
Advisory Committee in December, it was again stressed that there is not a good solution
for PFAS effluence. The county may be forced to devise a plan for incineration as land
application and landfill disposal becomes more problematic. This could result in future
added costs.
 HERITAGE VACANT LOTS (No Change of Status)
I received an inquiry about the purchase of one or more of our lots. Currently, staff is only
authorized to sell to J.W. Morgan per the action of the council in conjunction with the
Heritage Home Owners Association. If something formal is received, I will bring this to the
council. The previous report follows.
The city also has two more lots that were acquired through the tax reversion process.
Though the city cannot retain funds in addition to expenses for these lots, we are still
expected to sell them at market value. Listings in Heritage for vacant units are $10,000$12,000, but they are moving slowly.

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 NEWSLETTER (Update)
The fall newsletter is out. Let me know what you think.
 CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT UPDATE (See Individual Category)
This will be a standing section of the report that provides a consolidated list for a brief status
on public and private construction/developmental projects in the city. Many of these briefs
are covered in more detail elsewhere in this report
1. (Update) The Flint Genesee Economic Alliance is still interested in finding a user
for the raceway. They have a technology company that is looking for space in
multiple areas, and that company may approach the raceway about the availability
of the site. We get these often enough for this site that I do not wish to elevate the
status of this to a reasonable possibility for the present time, since the owner has
not displayed a willingness to engage in those discussions yet. Indications are that
the user is a 20 to 60 MW data center. Our understanding is that this is a smaller
‘legacy’ data center that requires minimal water and infrastructure, using less than
half the site. I stress that this is a superficial probe at this time with a number of
barriers to cross prior to seeking review by the community. There is NOT a proposal
or pending data center project in Swartz Creek at this time! Note that staff and other
officials are not negotiating or planning this in any way, and the community has total
latitude to create moratoriums, deny, approve, or approve with conditions any such
proposal at a future date. If this follows the pattern of other inquires for this site, we
have already heard the last of it. If the situation progresses, be assured that our
community and its council have the full range of options available to scrutinize,
regulate, or deny any such proposal. I do not recommend any action at this time.
We simply do not have enough information and there are no concepts, filings,
permits, or proposals to review at this time.
2. (Update) Street repair in 2026. Road repairs from water main breaks are
complete, as is crack filling. Frederick and Church are to be rehabilitated in the
spring of 2027.
3. (Update) The Brewer Condos project submitted an incentive application to
complete the remaining twelve units. The DDA review committee met on June 9th
with a generally favorable view of the application. Further deliberation with the
applicant occurred on June 24th. The full DDA board received information at their
August 13 meeting and again on September 10th. The board supported proceeding
with the request and directed staff to work with the attorney to complete a final
incentive agreement for the October meeting. The DDA DID recommend approval
of an incentive and agreement, which I will finalize with the city attorney and present
to the council on October 26th. Filed documents indicate that they have until early
2027 to continue.
4. (Update) The current phase of Springbrook East is substantially complete.
There has been movement toward completion of the required easement documents
as noted. We did not get the easement dedication for the street and utilities to the
council in time for the state deadline. We still need proper survey instruments and
affirmation of the ownership, which we have been seeking for many months. The
homeowners association has taken concrete steps to resolve these issues,
including the retainage of FSE. Mr. Vertie Brewer with the HOA is very competent
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5. The southwest corner of Elms & Miller was seeing some increased activity. I
have not heard anything in many months, and I see much of list area listed as a
combined sale for ~$1,900,000.
6. Park Projects. We have signed an agreement for construction services for
Otterburn, and have been given the notice to proceed. We expect pickleball court
expansion at Elms and numerous maintenance updates at Abrams, including a new
drinking fountain. We are working with the historical society on new interpretive
signs for some of our park facilities.
7. (Update) New Businesses. A zoning change is proposed for 5472 Miller (next to
the Wistuba building across from Genesee Valley Golf Course). They propose to
expand onto the vacant land next door. This was recommended for approval at the
October 6th meeting and will be a business item for the city council on October 26th.
I expect one of our local medical offices to pursue a site plan application to expand
soon.
8. Mundy Megasite (Advanced Manufacturing District). It appears that Consumers
Energy is proposing a temporary sub-station on the site, but this was turned down.
Another offer was provided to the schools to sell Morrish Elementary. The school
did not accept this offer. The Genesee Economic Alliance maintains efforts to find
a user and continues acquisition and demolitions. Multiple parties are seeking to
improve and increase capacity for Maple Avenue and Elms Road through specific
state and federal funding plans. This might include the city’s portion of Elms, south
city limit to Miller.
9. The Holland Square project is proceeding rapidly, with the structure now complete,
including new concrete. There are some change orders for work, both expected
and unexpected. Overall, we should remain on time and on budget. See details
below. The DDA approved the lighting and sound equipment and installation at their
September meeting. Signs, planters, and plaques are in the process of final order.
10. Wayfinding & Branding Signs are budgeted and approved for acquisition and
installation by the city and the DDA. We are looking to install a couple ‘pilot’ signs
that will include one jurisdictional marker and the public safety building sign. Once
we determine the quality is good, we will order more. We should see some strong
movement on this in 2026 and 2027.
11. The Social District was approved for a two-year trial. Staff is finalizing graphics, a
formal map, and state approvals. Once complete, we can onboard our license
holders and sign the district.
12. Old Methodist Church abatement is complete. I am exploring brick restoration
options. The MEDC is covering designs costs to create a scope of work and bid
specs. This scoping work is underway, and the architect was onsite on September
23rd.
13. (Update) I am recommending that the city create Short Term Rental Regulations
in our zoning code. While our community is not poised to have much interest in this
for routine visitors, I have fielded a couple inquiries in the last month; one for
downtown and one for Winchester Village. Our ordinance limits transient housing
to hotels, motels, and B&B’s. We need to be more explicit and up to date to protect
neighborhoods and to comply with the changing state law.
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The MEDC has reduced their workforce by 15%, which is very substantial and includes one
of our closest contacts. I am not sure how this will impact our programming or access to
funds. For now, it appears we are still funded for the brick work project scoping.
The MEDC agreed to fund design and bid specifications for masonry work at the church.
This program is still a staple in our development toolbox. Though the future of the program
may be somewhat in doubt because of legislative and other action, they remain a great
partner. I encourage our council to note the success of this program to our legislators.
 OTTERBURN PARK (Update)
Glaeser Dawes has not been able to get us a schedule yet. I am not recommending that
we look at other contractor options, yet. We know that some components may be adjusted
to include alternate materials that have lessor lead times. However, I cannot explain the
general delay. I am seeking a firm start date, and I am working with our engineer on the
potentiality for going with another contractor. This is very odd behavior from Glaeser
Dawes, who successfully completed many of the street/watermain projects, as well as
many smaller jobs in the last decade.
The previous report follows.
The notice to proceed has been given. Work can start any day. However, we have hit yet
another snag. It appears the pavilion materials are a 2-3 month order and the pre-fab
bathroom is a 10 month order! With that said, we are looking for substitutes that will allow
us to proceed with change orders this summer/fall. If not, we do have the ability to
construct in 2027 and still comply with the DNR grant. We would prefer not to drag this out
if we do not have to though.
The city accepted the low bid from Glaeser Dawes in the amount of $574,025.15. We have
sufficient funds from the DNR, HUD, and donations to cover all proposed construction
expenses. Preliminary and construction engineering services have previously been
approved and budgeted by the city.
The water service and sewer services have been installed.
The project now includes a pavilion, restrooms, a path, bike station, gates, sign, and ADA
parking. The estimated total cost is close to $600,000. Our grants include $283,000 from
HUD and $290,000 from the DNR, in addition to donations. This concept includes all
original work items, excluding the disc golf and sledding hill (now complete), as well as a
secondary pavilion on the far north side of the site, which is not affordable.
 WAYFINDING PROJECT (Update)
Signs are budgeted and approved for acquisition and installation by the city and the DDA.
We are looking to install a couple ‘pilot’ signs that will include one jurisdictional marker and
the public safety building sign. These have been delivered and are awaiting installation.
We have also ordered the ‘flag panel’ signs for the pergola and some public parking signs.
Once we determine the quality is good, we will order more. We should see some strong
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The cost for the signs as approved is estimated to be $88,858.80 as split by the city and
DDA. Note that this is not necessarily a 50/50 split. The DDA will cover the cost of signs
in their jurisdiction. This round of signs does NOT include many components of the master
sign plan (monument signs and civic campus signs), but it will conclude the bulk of all
wayfinding needs until existing signs require replacement (city offices, Elms Park, etc.).
Please see the consultants original design work here and the original sign location plan
here.
 HOLLAND PROJECT (Update)
Work on the structure has been completed, and our MSHDA grant has been successfully
closed! Personally, I think it looks great, and I applaud our architect and builder! We were
under a pretty extraordinary timeline and had some unforeseen challenges. We do
recognize that the concrete work was a challenge based upon the available approaches to
the area for smoothing, but we can accept it.
The DDA approved lighting and sound purchase and installation at their meeting on
September 10th. There is a pre-installation meeting onsite on Friday, October 9th.
Planters have been ordered, and we are finalizing plaques and the banner poles. This will
complete the project, hopefully before the Christmas Parade.
The previous report follows.
Getting to this point, there have been challenges. We had some deadline issues, which are
behind us, as well as some change orders. On the bright side, we exceeded our fundraising
budget and even got some donated gutter systems, which we did not expect. So, we have
had some ups and downs.
The bad news is that we are likely to eat through all of the contingency funds. Due to some
discoveries with the existing footings for the masonry columns, it became necessary to
conduct a rather large excavation to install the engineered footings of the structure. While
this change was under $10,000 and actually assisted in the placement of electrical conduit,
it now requires a substantial surface replacement. We installed 4” reinforced concrete at a
cost of $34,680. While this will certainly be a surface improvement, it does take a big chunk
of additional expenditure.
Overall, the budget for the entire project is $435,102. The structure and flat work is
complete with $312,055.00 spent so far. This leaves $123,047 for electrical, audio/lighting,
signs, and hardscape amenities. This should be about right, but things are getting tight.
Again, with fundraising exceeding expectations, we should still have a project before us
that is on time and budget.
With the structure up, many folks have asked where the Christmas tree will go. After viewing
the area, speaking to the DPW, and consulting with some DDA/Park Board members, we
actually think that placing the tree under the structures elevated east end is worth a shot.
Let us know what you think.
See the February 23, 2026 packet for prior project details.
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 SPRINGBROOK STREET DEDICATION INQUIRY (No Change of Status)
I attended the annual meeting of the homeowners association for Springbrook Colony. The
road issue was not an official item of business, but I was able to speak with some folks
about the matter.
It appears there is still interest in moving in this direction, but there is no rush to do so. In
the meantime, they have budgeted funds to rehabilitate Springbrook Drive, which is a
massive investment. I will be liaising with them to ascertain if our assistance with planning
or observing construction is requested as it was for Crosscreek Drive.
See the September 14, 2026 and October 14, 2024 reports for all the details of this
request, as well as a historical and contextual narrative.
 GENESEE COUNTY FORECLOSURES (No Change of Status)
The property at 7484 Wade Street has been vacant for over one year. Under our
ordinance, the non-conforming use is no longer permitted. Any future occupancy and use
must comply with the zoning code. We have sent a letter to the owner of record informing
them of this. The previous report follows.
The Genesee County Land Bank has taken possession of Wade Street property. Some of
us were able to tour the site on April 21st. While the building appears to be structurally
sound (floor, most of the roof, walls, etc.), we believe a massive amount of work (funds)
would be needed to bring this building into a state of environmental and code compliance,
even for storage.
I am following up with other Land Bank contacts regarding the potential for a demolition or
sale, to us or another party. They were initially unresponsive. After some political prodding,
I received a trio of calls from the Land Bank the week of May 11th, indicating that they
would respond to our inquiries. Since then, we have been asked to submit an offer form.
We did so with the understanding that there is not a committed offer, and they require this
as a formality to proceeding with discussions. We have not heard anything of substance
from them since.
I have lost nearly all confidence in the Land Bank to properly administer this site from an
environmental, maintenance, or sale/disposition perspective.
Despite this, we will continue to seek environmental information and to work with the Land
Bank for a future use strategy. Based on prior discussions, we are working with
neighborhood stability being the top priority (noise, appearance, contaminants from the
site). Potential use by the city is also a priority. Potential use/taxes by a third party comes
in as a lower priority.
 PARKRIDGE DRIVEWAYS (No Change of Status)
We should get full compliance on this issue. One owner that met this action in court has
agreed to a consent judgement to correct the issue. The remaining owners have done so
voluntarily or are on voluntary timelines for compliance. See the September 22, 2025
packet for full details.

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 CONSUMERS ENERGY FRANCHISE (Update)
I was able to get an alternate contact for the Hill Road issue. I expect to have something
for the council to consider on October 26th as it relates to this matter. Concerning the
franchise agreement and Consumers Energy meeting attendance, my request has been
forwarded to another department. I have not heard anything yet though.
Note that the agreement expires on October 14th. After that date, I expect things to function
with the status quo, but that does not diminish the need to formalize our relationship with
CE. The previous report follows.
We continue to work through our primary claim with CE, which relates to costs incurred for
the water line damage during CE work on Hill Road in late 2025. Our attorney is working
on a strategy to optimize the outcome for us. As of writing, they have not responded to his
statements or calls, nor has the governmental liaison been able to attend one of our
meetings to discuss the next thirty-year franchise. I have requested this multiple times.
The current franchise expires on October 14, 2026. The previous report follows.
I cannot describe how little cooperation we are getting from Consumers Energy. The
actions of the company, inconsistencies in what is communicated, and lack of
accountability are so extreme that one questions if it is being done on purpose. I cannot
fathom an organization being so poorly run in concept, but it is happening in real time. It
is getting worse.
With that said, they finally responded to our request to reimburse the city for the Hill Road
damages that occurred last November as a result of a CE gas crew excavation. They place
the fault with the city for not marking the water lines properly. However, they still indicate
a desire to split the cost.
I have instead directed Chris Stritmatter to prepare a claim for the Michigan Public Service
Commission and a court of jurisdiction (if appropriate). While the cost of this specific matter
is important, I believe it is more important to disrupt the pattern of behavior from CE in
which they deny fault and place blame elsewhere for all (or nearly all) right of way conflicts.
As such, I believe the breaking of this cycle as the norm has immense value to our
community and all similarly situated communities in Michigan.
In short, our repeated attempts to normalize a relationship with CE based on shared
responsibility, respect for assets, prompt communication, and fair expectations has fallen
short. I do not see the situation improving and the results drain our staff time, financial
resources, and ability to efficiently use the city’s right of way. I will work with the city
attorney to pursue an improvement in the relationship. I will also look to liaise with area
municipalities and Protec to further advocate for institutional changes to the treatment of
right of ways. If council members wish to discuss this further, please let me know and we
can add this as a discussion or business item at any time.
Note that CE did reach out on July 9 to further discuss the specific issues and to hear
concerns about the larger pattern of behavior. I have no reason to believe this will
meaningfully alter the partnership at this time.
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As our attorney reviews their request, we have actually had some difficulty with CE.
Notably, their crews hit a marked water service and culvert on Hill Road this winter, which
we repaired at a cost of over $25,000. I have been having discussions with CE about this
specific issue (seeking reimbursement), as well as the issues we face in sharing utility
corridors with CE in general.
The previous report follows.
The franchise agreement that the city has with Consumers Energy to set the terms and
conditions under which they provide electric and gas service in the city expires this year.
They have requested to renew this, and I have our attorney’s office reviewing that request.
I am seeking to ensure we have the most favorable terms as it relates to ensuring proper
service to residents and to ensuring appropriate use of our right of ways.

 CONGRESSIONALLY DESIGNATED SPENDING (No Change of Status)

Our project has been consolidated into a matching application for the previously mentioned
Build Grant that the Genesee County Road Commission is pursuing to improve Maple
Avenue and Elms Road. Subsequent and amended applications have been submitted. It
appears the combined projects are listed as fundable in congressional reports, but the
amounts are lower. I will keep the council informed. The previous report follows.
I have submitted a preliminary request to Representative McDonald Rivet’s office for
Community Promotion Funds. These are the funds that our elected officials can often look
to provide through established federal programs, such as the HUD funds for Otterburn. In
the Senate, they are referred to as Congressionally Designated Spending.

I believe our best and most fundable project is the road work for Miller and Elms Roads.
This set of projects is partially funded already, has regional impact, is very visible, and is
nearly shovel-ready status. Because of the proximity to the Advanced Manufacturing
District, this submission should carry some positive weight. We will likely be working with
Senator Peters as well so that there is a working advocate in both the Senate and the
House.
 REGIONAL TRAIL PLAN (No Change of Status)
We received a communication that affirms the Swartz Creek Creekview trail in the regional
plan for Early Preliminary Engineering (EPE). I am including this in the September 14,
2026 packet. The previous report follows.
I spoke with the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Organization staff again after our
initial meeting with ROWE. It appears that GCMPC are going to complete very preliminary
engineering (10% concept engineering) for many of the trails in the legacy network. This
includes our stretch between Miller/Elms and Morrish, along the creek. At this point, there
is nothing we need to do. They will seek out a professional to complete this work in a
package with other projects.
At some point, we may be asked to opine on some findings or provide direction. Eventually,
we will be making decisions on our commitment to the trail and what form that will take.
For a first step, I am very happy with this. The previous report follows.
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A few months back, I reported that our creek trail (Elms to downtown) was noted as a
relatively high priority regional trail for the region in their new plan. Given our current
commitments for recreational spending and grants, we have not elevated the acquisition
of easements or design for this segment based on that alone. However, the Mott
Foundation announced $25M in funding for this trail plan, with apparent commitments for
additional funds in the future.
This is huge. If the city can work with grant funds to support much of the trail, we may be
able to move this quickly and without the known obstacles of dealing with federal funds.
As such, I have started conversations with Rowe PSC regarding preliminary engineering.
I also have reached out to one of the more prominent land owners along that route to set
the table for easement discussions.
This project could move quickly or not at all, but we will be prepared for those scenarios
and all the space in between. I will keep the council informed.
 GAINES FIRE DEPARTMENT (No Change of Status)
Chuck Melki, who represents Gaines Township in some regards, approached the Fire
Board on July 20th about shared fire services. An exploratory meeting was held on the 27th
of July with the chief, Rae Lynn Hicks, and Tom Spillane to discuss the matter. Chief Plumb
also addressed the city council on July 27th. There have not been any further updates
since that meeting. The original report follows.
The Gaines Township Fire Department is going through a period of transition that is
stressing their resources. Recently, the township board hired a new chief, and this
apparently resulted in many resignations. My understanding is that the department is still
staffed and functional, operating with 8-10 members (SCAFD operates with about 25 in
recent times).
Recent events have resulted in a lot of political statements, social media chatter, and so
on. Notably, statements have been made that Gaines Fire is no longer responding to calls
and SCAFD is doing everything. Chief Plumb assures me that this is not the case. Gaines
is still deploying for runs, and our department backs them up through automatic mutual aid
(AMA) as necessary. Given the circumstances, this has been more frequent in recent
months due to staffing anyway (SCAFD was deployed to a brush fire in Gaines because
only two members were able to respond BEFORE the resignations).
Moving forward, Chief Plumb is focusing on meeting AMA obligations and separating his
staff, the department, and our communities from the political currents of the situation.
However, some officials from Gaines Township have reached out to myself and Chief
Plumb, and they indicate that there may be an official interest petitioning Clayton and
Swartz Creek to expand the fire board to include Gaines Township.
Procedurally, any discussion about providing contractual services or expanding the
authority will be a decision by Clayton and Swartz Creek at the legislative level. I
recommend the fire board and city remain as observers only until and if a formal request
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received, I DO recommend that the city work with Clayton to consider this as a serious
option that could provide enhanced fire service for all three communities.
Chief Plumb’s initial finding is that the potential to contract services to Gaines in the interim
and to evaluate the potential for board expansion are very feasible. If township leadership
in Gaines pursues this, our communities could begin to explore shared services while
under a short term service provision agreement, with final findings available in about 1218 months.
Some additional notes to consider: Gaines used to participate in the department but
withdrew years ago. Consolidation has many benefits, especially with lower paid-on-call
participation than ever before. The politics of the current situation may or may not have
the requisite degree of permanence. Gaines Village apparently contracts with Gaines
Township and will require representation at some level.
I will keep the council informed.
 WEB CONTENT ACCESSIBLITY GUIDELINES (No Change of Status)
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has adopted new accessibility requirements under Title
II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that apply to local government websites,
mobile applications, and other public-facing digital services. Communities with populations
under 50,000, including the City of Swartz Creek, must comply by April 26, 2028.
The new rule requires public-facing digital content to meet the Web Content Accessibility
Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standard. This includes City websites, online forms,
payment portals, agendas and packets, downloadable documents, and other digital
services provided to the public.
If you are not familiar with WCAG, please watch this video. These guidelines are put in
place to enable web users with disabilities to access content and services. Primary
examples include the need for a screen reader to be able to read all text and describe
imagery to a blind user, or for meetings to include closed captioning for a deaf user. In
practice, this would mean that our budget book and council packets would have to be
formatting appropriately in word for reading, each image or graph would need to contain
an embedded description, and scans of any content would need to be converted to digitally
readable and describable content.
These document and form augmentations are not something we currently provide. We are
not alone and are probably better situated than most comparable cities because of our
new website, reliance on Formstack, and digital document creation techniques. While
certain limited exemptions exist for archival records, older social media content, and some
third-party materials, the majority of City-provided digital content will be expected to meet
accessibility standards.
Staff's initial review indicates the City's website was redesigned with accessibility
considerations in mind; however, accessibility of PDF documents and other posted
materials will require additional attention. Given the volume of agendas, packets, reports,
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staff time and/or software solutions to ensure documents are properly formatted and
accessible.
Over the coming months, staff will continue evaluating current practices, reviewing
available compliance tools, and identifying any budgetary or operational impacts
associated with implementation. While this sounds daunting, I suspect third party AI tools
and services will greatly assist in enabling implementation and/or allowing end users to
garner accessibility themselves (e.g. AI is becoming more advanced and will likely be able
to interpret old scans, text, and images without additional interpretation or formatting). We
will start with ensuring our primary vendors are compliant and look for conversion tools
from existing providers, such as our online ordinance codification service.
Additional updates and recommendations will be provided to Council as more guidance
and resources become available.
 OATH OF OFFICE LEGISLATION (No Change of Status)
The state has passed legislation that alters the term start dates for local councils. This will
have the effect of extending current terms and delaying the start of new terms for the
coming election cycle in November. Where our newly elected officials typically take office
at the meeting following the election, the state law provides that such terms will now start
after the 1st of December.
In addition to extending the current terms, this will also result in the extension of appointed
board and commission positions that are typically proposed by the Mayor at the second
November meeting. I am including some correspondence with the city attorney on the
proper procedure for managing these term extensions, as well as a statement by the
Michigan Municipal League (below).
“Following overwhelming bipartisan support, Governor Whitmer signed the long-awaited
Oath of Office legislation. HBs 4358–4359 and SBs 240 and 241 are now Public Acts 1720.
Together, the package addresses a conflict between state law and some municipal
charters because of Proposal 2 implementation. Clerks must account for ballots that come
in six days following an election and as a result, municipalities with language in their
charters requiring newly elected local officials to be seated the week following an election
would be doing so prior to actual certification.
Public Acts 17-20 are intended to create a more uniform term start date and ensure that
elected officials are not sworn in until voting results are certified. Specifically, term start
dates are to commence no earlier than 12 PM on the first day of the month following an
election.
The legislation has no impact on municipalities that already seat their officials on or after
this date. No municipal charter amendments are required.” -Dave Hodgkins, MML
 BS&A SOFTWARE UPDATES (No Change of Status)
We have engaged BS&A in the conversion from the .NET system to the Software as a
Service system. We hoped to convert on or about April 1, 2027, but this has been pushed
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back to May 17, 2027 due to availability. Our first meeting with them on the transition was
on September 8th and went well. This process will move slowly. Staff training should begin
in March, data transition will begin the week of May 10, 2027, and the big move will be
Monday, May 17. We DO expect some transition errors, delays, and the standard slate of
expected but ‘unexpected’ problems.
See the August 10, 2026 report for full details of this move.
 GATEWAY SIGN AT 9091 MILLER ROAD (Update)
The sign has been removed and the ground has been restored. I informed the owner that
we will mow the remainder of this year, if needed. Commencing in 2027, the city will
maintain no presence onsite nor provide any maintenance. They agree that this is best.
The previous report follows.
We conducted a title search and confirmed that there is NOT any formal instrument or
record that enables the city to control the 200’ triangle piece at Miller and Seymour that
we use for the gateway sign. The current owner verbally indicated that it is a legacy clear
vision area, which she is ok with the city continuing to use/mow.
I do not think that we should construct a new sign without formal control of this area. I also
do not believe this is worth it, especially considering the costs of these signs ($20,000 to
$60,000 depending upon materials and size).
Our plan is to scrape this site of the sign and any affiliated plantings and materials. I think
it is best to abandon this corner as a primary sign gateway since we do not have control
and there are likely more suitable areas for such a presentation (e.g. the island in front of
GM, downtown, etc.). Once the site is cleared, I will look to discontinue electric service
and mowing.
If the city wishes to maintain and presence here, let me know. We will need formal rights
in order to establish such a presence, especially if the investment is substantial.
 OTHER COMMUNICATIONS & HAPPENINGS (See Individual Category)
 MONTHLY REPORTS (Update)
Monthly reports are included.
 BOARDS & COMMISSIONS (See Individual Category)
 PLANNING COMMISSION (Update)
The commission met on October 6th to consider a request for rezoning of 5472 Miller.
The ask is to rezone vacant land next to Wistuba lawncare from Single Family
Residential to light Industrial. The commission recommended approval of the zoning
change as a conditional zoning request. This means that the council will be considering
the zoning change in tandem with an agreement that imposes conditions upon the
zoning change. As recommended, this will include combination of the subject parcel
with the adjacent industrial parcel and approval of a site plan within twelve months.
The attorney will craft this agreement for inclusion in the October 26 council packet.

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The commission may be getting another site plan for a medical office expansion this
year. Their next scheduled meeting is November 10, which is delayed one week due
to the election.
 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (Update)
The DDA met on October 8th. They approved a façade grant to install a patio for Feather
n’ Fin, which should be partially installed this fall. They are also recommending the
installation and addition of two decorative lights on Holland Drive, which will be before
the city council on October 26th. Lastly, they recommend approval of an incentive for
the Brewer Townhomes, which will also be before the city council on October 26th. Their
next meeting is scheduled for November 12th.
 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS (No Change of Status)
The ZBA approved a variance at their July meeting. The ZBA granted the variance with
conditions. For full details, see attached minutes and the ZBA packet. There was not an
August or September meeting. Their next regular meeting date is October 21, 2026.
 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION (No Change of Status)
The park board met on September 15th. The board directed staff to expand the
pickleball at Elms Park by adding four courts to the east of the current courts. They are
requesting additional fencing and pavement markings to improve the experience. This
will eliminate the westernmost basketball court, which was damaged this summer and
is not currently in operation.
They also conducted their annual review of the rules and reservation form, including
pricing (see below).
The group will be awarding four homes with honors for Halloween decorations.
The next regular meeting is set for October 20th.
 BOARD OF REVIEW (No Change of Status)
The Board of Review met on July 21st to review poverty exemptions. They reviewed two
applications and granted one a 100% exemption. There were no qualified errors to
review.
 CLERK’S OFFICE/ELECTION UPDATE (Forrest) (Update)
 The absentee ballots for the 2026 General Election have arrived and will were mailed
out Friday, September 25, 2026. If you have not received your absentee by October 1,
2026, please contact the clerk’s office 810-635-4464.
 As of October 8, 2026, we have received over 300 returned absentee ballots of the
1388 that were sent out.
 Early Day voting will be taking place in the city council chambers October 24 ,2026
through November 1, 2026, from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Residents can vote in-person and can
also bring their absentee ballot to run through the voting tabulator if they choose to.
 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES UPDATE (Bincsik) (Update)
 Wood chipping
 Weed Ordinance notices
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ROW political and advertisement signs removed (multiple times)
Hydrant inventory and assisted with hydrant painting
Giant arrived and painted 127 hydrants. There were some problems with a couple of
the hydrants and Giant came back immediately to correct the issues. They went
through all the hydrants they painted.
Non read meter replacement appointments
Rental inspections
Miss Digs staking
EGLE, Gaines Elementary school and monthly LCR water quality parameter water
samples
Serviced Miracle Commons park
Dead animal removals
Monthly Paragon samples
Non pay water turn offs
Meter reads
Street Sweeping
Fall mum planting assistance
Replaced batteries in dump truck 1-22
Crack filled trails
Cleaned up rock and debris left from the pergola construction
Field checked sanitary sewer anomalies for our GIS
Restored bare areas left from directional drill contractor on Elms Rd.
Repaired eroded ditch on Oakview and Seymour
While cleaning and televising Dependable found a liner that has a fold in it. The fold
is approximately 6” tall, approximately 5’ long and will need to be cut out. We are
working with the lining company to see if we can get any kind of satisfaction out of
them but most likely we will correct the issue. We will have dependable cut the fold
out and have it spot lined.
MS4 compliance inspections at buildings
Serviced generators (Cappy and Public Safety Building)
JCL replaced a garage door opener at the public safety building
Added some millings to low spots at Elms Park

 TREASURER UPDATE (Nichols) (Update)
The conversion to Dort Financial Credit Union is complete. All Chase bank accounts have
been closed as of the first week of October. The change went very smoothly thanks to the
great crew that we work with at Dort. Summer property tax payment due date has passed,
and we are gearing up for the Winter season. Routine operations include, but are not
limited to, processing payments for utility bills, tax bills, delinquent personal and qualified
real taxes, building permits, daily/weekly/monthly journal entries, bank wires,
review/approval of accounts payable invoices, issuance of building permits and rental
inspection collections, processing payroll, accounting for grants and projects and other
financial matters impacting the city.
 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE (Dietrich) (Update)
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Met with Congressional Staff to submit letters of support from Sen Cherry, Flint &
Genesee Economic Alliance and Curbco for a City and Genesee County joint request
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expanded roadway improvements along Miller Road. This request is currently being
debated in committee.
Senator Peters has included our Miller Road appropriation request and has been
included in the THUD Committee in the THIP line item in the amount of $4M.
Considering how Congress has approved previous continuing resolutions, we should
see if our request is funded by early next year.
Volunteer groups are signing up to support Family Movie Night, which began in June.
In addition, a $5000 donation and a $7,500 from the Community Foundation of Greater
Flint was awarded for the Pergola this month.
Bella’s Book Nook was awarded $980.00 from MEDC’s Match on Main program. We
look to finalize the reimbursement within the next two weeks.
Phase 2 should start this month as the DDA approved funding for sound, lighting and
accessories.
Grant submission for $10,000 was submitted through the Consumers Energy
Foundation for the sound and lighting for the Pergola.

NEW BUSINESS / PROJECTED ISSUES & PROJECTS
 AMENDED PARK RESERAVATION FORM (Business Item)
I proposed updated park reservation fees at the last meeting, however, I included an older
form with older rates as the basis for this. I am including the new form, with rates altered
to reflect the park board recommendation of +$20 to each non-resident fee and an
increase of $100 to the deposit. These rates are higher than those looked at on September
28th, but they reflect the current rates with the park board recommended increase.
Everything else with the form and the rules is as approved on the 28th of September. The
rates in the form as included in the packet are also reflected in the updated city-wide rates
and fees.
 UPDATE TO CITY-WIDE RATES AND FEES (Business Item)
I am proposing an update to the city-wide rates and fees. Since we did this once already
in 2026, there are not many changes. In fact, the only proposed changes for this fall are
the park reservation fees (See Amended Park Reservation Form above for details).
While it is possible that the county’s 2027 sewer rate increase will impact us, my initial
calculations indicate that the community will be able to absorb this rate. (See County
Sewer Rate Change above for details).
 FIFTH AMENDMENT TO GENESEE COUNTY PHASE II REGULATIONS STORM
WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACT (Business Item)
I am including a memorandum and agreement from Genesee County for our ongoing storm
water services.
The city is required to abide by a number of state regulations as it pertains to stormwater
management. These range from testing drain outfalls, monitoring private storm systems
(ponds, drains, etc.), reviewing site plans for storm water provisions, maintaining public
drains, and educating the public. These duties are spread among city staff, our engineering
(DLZ), and Genesee County.

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The county’s role is relatively limited but important. They test outfalls (Wet Weather Flow
Testing), which we have a relatively high number of. They also assist with our plan
oversight (MS4 Permit for Illicit Discharge Elimination Plan), state audits of said plans, and
public education. The process by which this is accomplished has been through cooperation
of a number of the county’s urbanized jurisdictions under the county umbrella. Like sewage
treatment and other utility services, our community has banded with others to delegate
authority and responsibility to the Genesee County Drain Commission. This arrangement
has been effective and efficient for many years.
Currently, the county is updating the agreement to include Clayton and Grand Blanc
Townships, as well as to update work scopes and pricing. As such, the costs and cost
sharing ratios are changing. The attached agreement reflects these changes, which I am
including in the packet. I am also including the financial breakdowns for the various services
that are included in the agreement. These include non-IDEP costs, IDEP testing, and wet
weather flow monitoring.
Non IDEP
IDEP
Wet Weather

Current Costs
$451.32/quarter
$10,578.05/five-year period
$96.11/quarter

Proposed Costs
$665.86/quarter
$10,741.95/five-year period
$384.45/quarter

While we are not thrilled with the unfunded mandate of the state to provide for these tests,
processes, and plans, we understand the importance and that we must comply. With that
said, I think the arrangement is effective and efficient for us. I recommend we continue
and have included a resolution written in the affirmative to do so.
 POINT AND PAY (Update)
We have extended our relationship with Point and Pay. This is the company that acts as
our intermediary for payments via credit card and e-check, both online and in person. They
are reducing the fee percentage to 2.5% for credit card usage and eliminating all third party
fees if we use their service for five years. Mrs. Nichols believe this option is superior to
BS&A in terms of the cost to the end user. In addition, we will be enabling ACH payment
across all platforms, which will be a great savings to our customers.
Council Questions, Inquiries, Requests, Comments, and Notes
Orienteering Course: Walt has taken the lead on this and has investigated the
course. They have some tentative place to replace the medallions. We appear to
be close to getting new material in the ground.
E-bikes and Scooters: I am working with the attorney on a strategy to regulate
these in light of some pending state legislation.
Small Cities Meeting: We are hosting the Genesee County Small Cities and
Villages Association on November 4th, at 6pm. The location is TBD. Council
members are encouraged to attend.
Stub Poles: We received a right of way permit to remove some stub poles in the
community. Stub poles are poles that have been replaced but often remain, at half
height, to support communication wires that have not migrated to the new pole.
We have submitted a list of 14 additional poles that were not on the list for removal
and have been told that these should be addressed.

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Northwest Arkansas: The Mayor and I have been invited to attend a training event
in Northwest Arkansas in November. The event is sponsored and conducted by
the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission and will take place
November 4-6. The content will be regional governance and recreation/trail
economies.
Cyber Security Grant: We were made aware of a government grant opportunity to
enhance our cyber security options. While the grant may not work for us due to
circumstances, I had a good consult with our IT folks. We affirmed strength in all
risk areas noted in the grant, but still found one approachable area for
improvement as it relates to security monitoring. I intend to implement these
affordable measures without grant assistance.
Passing of Matt Bade: Former Police Chief Bade passed away on October 4th. The
service is scheduled for Monday October 12th at St. Matthews 701 Church St, Flint.
The visitation is at 9am; Eulogy begins at 945am; Mass at 10am. Tentatively all
law enforcement will need to be at the church and seated by 930am.

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City of Swartz Creek
RESOLUTIONS

Regular Council Meeting, Monday, October 12, 2026, 7:00 P.M.
Motion No. 261012-4A

MINUTES – SEPTEMBER 28, 2026

Motion by Councilmember: ________________
I Move the Swartz Creek City Council approve the Minutes of the Regular Council
Meeting held Monday, September 28, 2026, to be circulated and placed on file.
Second by Councilmember: _______________
Voting For:_______________________________________________________
Voting Against: ___________________________________________________
Motion No. 261012-5A

AGENDA APPROVAL – OCTOBER 12, 2026

Motion by Councilmember: ________________
I Move the Swartz Creek City Council approve the Agenda as presented / printed /
amended for the Regular Council Meeting of October 12, 2026, to be circulated and
placed on file.
Second by Councilmember: _______________
Voting For: ______________________________________________________
Voting Against: ___________________________________________________
Motion No. 261012-6A

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

Motion by Councilmember: ________________
I Move the Swartz Creek City Council accept the City Manager’s Report of October 12,
2026, including reports and communications, to be circulated and placed on file.
Second by Councilmember: _______________
Voting For: ______________________________________________________
Resolution No. 261012-8A

RESOLUTION
TO
AMEND
RESERVATION FORM

THE

PARK

RULES,

Motion by Councilmember: ________________
WHEREAS, the City of Swartz Creek owns, operates, and maintains public park and
recreation facilities and desires to promote safe and equitable use of those facilities; and
WHEREAS, the city regulates use of city parks through the adoption of “Park Rules and
Regulations” as enabled and enforceable under City Ordinance Section 11-47, Park Rules
and Regulations, which reads as follows: the City Council may by resolution adopt rules and
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regulations governing the use of parks, including prohibitions or restrictions on uses and
acts within parks; and
WHEREAS, the City Council amended the Park Reservation Form at the meeting using an
older form with older pricing that was not appropriately updated.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Swartz Creek City Council hereby approve
the amended reservation form as attached.
Second by Councilmember: _______________
Voting For: ______________________________________________________
Voting Against: ___________________________________________________
Resolution No. 261012-8B

RESOLUTION TO AMEND AND RESTATE CITY-WIDE
RATES, FEES, AND CHARGES

Motion by Councilmember: ________________
WHEREAS, the City sets rates and collects fees, fees for permits, charges for services, cost
recovery for public safety and cost recovery for consulting services (rates, fees, & charges),
and;
WHEREAS, such rates, fees, & charges are a necessary and essential part of the funding
for the services that the City provides, and:
WHEREAS, the City’s Code of Ordinances defines and provides for certain rates, fees, &
charges, and;
WHEREAS, other such rates, fees, & charges are provided for by resolution of the City
Council, statutory provision, past practice, policy and other such actions, and
WHEREAS, the City has amended the City’s Code of Ordinances to provide for various
rates, fees, & charges to be set by resolution of the City Council, and;
WHEREAS, the City has need to implement additional rates, fees, & charges to be set by
resolution of the City Council, and;
WHEREAS, the City desires to have all such rates, fees, & charges organized into a single
resolution that can be visited periodically and adjusted accordingly.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City of Swartz Creek hereby sets its rates,
fees, & charges in accordance with the following schedule, effective immediately or as soon
as practical thereafter, table as follows:
CITY OF SWARTZ CREEK RATES, FEES PERMITS & CHARGES FOR SERVICES
(All fees may be paid in person with cash, check, or card. Building and utility fees may be paid online
with card or e-check)
1. Chapter 1: Municipal Ordinance Violations Bureau (Parking Fines)
The following parking violations shall be punishable by the fines indicated:
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Offense

Fine

Parking too far from curb
Angle parking violations
Obstructing traffic

$ 40.00
$ 40.00
$ 40.00

Prohibited parking (signs un-necessary)
(d) On sidewalk
(e) In front of drive
(f) Within intersection
(g) Within 15 feet of hydrant
(h) On crosswalk
(i) Within 20 feet of crosswalk or 15 feet of corner lot lines
(j) Within 30 feet of street side traffic sign or signal
(k) Within 50 feet of railroad crossing
(l) Within 20 feet of fire station entrance
(m) Within 75 feet of fire station entrance on opposite
side of street (signs required)
(n) Beside street excavation when traffic obstructed
(o) Double parking
(p) On bridge of viaduct or within tunnel
(q) Within 200 feet of accident where police in attendance
(r) In front of theater
(s) Blocking emergency exit
(t) Blocking fire escape or fire lane
(u) In a handicapped space
(v) In prohibited zone (signs required)
(w) In alley (signs required)

$ 40.00
$ 40.00
$ 40.00
$ 40.00
$ 40.00
$ 40.00
$ 40.00
$ 40.00
$ 40.00
$ 40.00
$ 40.00
$ 40.00
$ 40.00
$ 40.00
$ 40.00
$ 40.00
$ 50.00
$100.00
$ 40.00
$ 40.00

Parking for prohibited purpose
(x) Displaying vehicle for sale
(y) Working or repairing vehicle
(z) Displaying advertising
(aa) Selling merchandise
(bb) Storage over 48 hours
(cc) Wrong side boulevard roadway
(dd) Loading zone violation
(ee) Bus, parking other than bus stop
(ff) Taxicab, parking other than cab stand
(gg) Bus, taxicab stand violations
(hh) Failure to set brakes
(ii) Parked on grade wheels not turned to curb
(jj) Parked on lawn extension within right of way
(kk) Parked on front lawn

$ 40.00
$ 40.00
$ 40.00
$ 40.00
$ 40.00
$ 40.00
$ 40.00
$ 40.00
$ 40.00
$ 40.00
$ 40.00
$ 40.00
$ 40.00
$ 40.00

All $40.00 violations not paid within 20 days will be accessed a $20.00 late fee.
2. Chapter 2: Liability for Expense of an Emergency Operation (Hazardous Materials Cleanup Cost
Recovery)
Cost shall be actual expenses inclusive of all Police & Fire Department wages, equipment and motor-pool
and / or any sub-contracted actual expenses associated with hazardous materials clean-up.
3. Chapter 2: Liability for Expense of an Emergency Response (Alcohol Related Arrests, Accidents)
A. A cost of $150 shall be assessed to each defendant convicted of O.U.I.L. – O.U.I.D or O.W.I. The cost
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B. Actual costs shall be assessed to each defendant convicted of O.U.I.L. – O.U.I.D or O.W.I. in which a
motor vehicle accident occurred. The cost recovery shall be collected as a part of the fines and costs
set by the 67th District Court. In the event the court declines collection, they shall be billed direct to
the defendant.
C. For the purpose of determining costs for extensive investigation and cleanup recovery for emergency
response for alcohol related arrests and accidents, the following table shall be used:
Fire
Pumper
Tanker
Squad/Utility
Grass
Command

$250.00/hour
$350.00/hour
$200.00/hour
$200.00/hour
$150.00/hour

Officers
Firefighters

$24.00/hour
$18.00/hour

Police
Officers
Officer Overtime
Police Car

$64/hour
$72/hour
$15.00/hour

4. Chapter 5: Cemetery Lots - Purchase
The cost for purchase of cemetery lots will be $600.00 per lot.
5. Chapter 5: Cemetery, Charges for Grave Openings, etc.
Grave openings shall be actual costs, either as sub-contracted or performed by City Employees, plus a
15% administrative fee.
6. Chapter 11: Park Reservation Fees
Elms Park
Pavilion #1
$80.00($270 non-resident)
Pavilion #2
$100.00($325 non-resident)
Pavilion #3
$50.00($200 non-resident)
Pavilion #4
$80.00($270 non-resident)
Abrams Park
Pavilion #1
$50.00($200 non-resident)
Pavilion #2
$50.00($200non-resident)
Pavilion #3
$40.00($170 non-resident)
Pavilion #4
$40.00($170 non-resident)
Otterburn Park
Pavilion #1
$80.00($270 non-resident)
Deposit

$300.00*

*Deposit to be forfeited with any validated park rule or ordinance violation attributed to the reserving entity.
7. Chapter 12: Peddlers and Solicitors License and Background Check
$50.00 for primary permit and one background check plus $20 for each additional background check.
8. Chapter 15: Permit, Sidewalk Installation
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9. Chapter 15: Permit for Excavation, Right of Way or Other City Property
$100.00
10. Chapter 19: Water System Use, Rates and Charges
(A) Charges for water supply services to premises within the city connected with the water supply system
shall be as follows:
Rates for Quarterly Billings
Readiness to serve charge
5/8”, 3/4", 1”
$60.76
1.5”
$241.14
2”
$385.84
3”
$723.45
4”
$1,205.76
6”
$2,411.50
Commodity charge (per 100 cubic feet of water): $7.87
Additional meters, connected for the exclusive purpose of registering water consumed and NOT
returned to the sewer system shall be charged the commodity charge only (example: lawn sprinkler
system).
(B) Any water customer may have water services temporarily shut off for any time period during which
the premises, for which the water service is provided, will be unoccupied. The request for such shut
off shall be made in writing on forms to be provided by the city. The written request shall specify the
reason for the shut off and the date on which the water service shall be shut off.
(C) There shall be a Twenty Dollar ($20.00) charge for shutting off the water service pursuant to such
request and a Twenty Dollar ($20.00) charge for turning the water service back on, if the shut off or
turn on is performed during normal business hours. If this shut off or turn on is performed outside of
normal business hours, the charge shall be One-Hundred Dollars ($100.00).
If water is shut off and/or turned back on pursuant to account delinquency, the fee shall be Forty Dollars
($40.00) per turn off and Forty Dollars ($40.00) per turn on. This fee shall be applied upon deployment
of the field crew for water shut off. Requests for after-hours turn on shall cost One-Hundred Dollars
($100.00). The City Manager may waive any shut off and turn on fees for reasonable cause.
(D) Water customers shall continue to be billed for a readiness to service charge while connected to
the system.
(E)

Bulk water sales shall be in accordance with the following fee schedule:
Bulk Water Purchases
1 cubic ft. = 7.4805
Gallons
Gallons
3,740
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000

Cubic ft.
499.96658
668.40452
1336.809
2005.2136
2673.6181

Cost
$109.20
$121.80
$168.00
$214.20
$259.35

11. Chapter 19: Water & Sewer Tap Fees
(A) There shall be paid, with respect to all premises connecting to the water and sanitary sewer
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Single-family residence--$1,500 each for water & sanitary sewer

(2)

Multiple-family residence--$1,500 per unit each for water and sanitary sewer

(B) All other uses connecting to the water and/or sanitary sewer system of the city shall be required
to pay tap-in fees at the rate of one-thousand, five hundred dollars ($1,500) per unit factor, pursuant
to the unit factor table provided for by the Genesee County Division of Water and Waste. In no case
shall tap-in fees be less than one-thousand, five hundred dollars ($1,500).
(C) Furthermore, for any structure used generally for more than one (1) purpose, connection fees
shall be determined by applying the appropriate unit factors as set by the Genesee County Division of
Water and Waste, to the various uses on any level, grade or sub-grade plane of the structure, provided
that it is intended that the fees so derived shall be cumulative. Tap fees shall also apply for any
additional units that may be calculated and applied by the County WWS pursuant to change in use or
otherwise.
12. Chapter 19: Sanitary Sewer Rates
Rates for Quarterly Billings
Readiness to serve charge (per Residential Equivalent Unit):
Readiness to serve charge (non-metered accounts):
Commodity charge (per 100 cubic feet of water consumed):

$53.53
$130.43
$2.52

A readiness to serve charge equal to the number of calculated sewer units shall be charged to all
customers connected to the city’s sewer system to offset fixed costs of system operation. In addition,
a commodity charge shall be applied to the sewer bill in an amount equal to the above rate multiplied
by the number of ccf that the accompanying water account registers. If the sewer connection is not
accompanied by a water meter to register water usage, the charge shall be considered non-metered
and no commodity charge shall be applied.
For the purposes of determining sanitary sewer rates, per unit sewage disposal calculations resulting
in a fraction of a whole number shall be rounded up to the next highest whole number.
13. Chapter 20: Weed Cutting Fees
$300 per cut
14. Building & Trade Inspection Fees*
A.

Building Permit Fees:

The total cost of Improvement is based on the International Code Council (ICC) Building
Valuation Square Foot Construction Cost Table.
Application Fee, non-refundable:

$125.00

Up to $1,000 (includes one 1 inspection)……......$125.00
$1,001.00 to $10,000.00 (includes 1 inspection)..$125.00 plus $10.00 per $1,000.00
$10,001.00 to $100,000.00
$225.00 plus $7.00 per $1,000.00
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00
$925.00 plus $6.50 per $1,000.00
$500,001 plus
$3,250.00 plus $6.00 per $1,000.00
Residential Roof (Includes 1 inspection)

$125

Mobile Home Set (Includes 1 inspection)

$300

All work not involving a sq. foot computation:

$125

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Residential plan review and administration base fee

$125/hr, with a $500 minimum plus
applicable third party fees

Residential Minor plan review (Building Dept. determination)

First hour included with application
fee, $125 each additional hour plus
any third party fees

Commercial plan review up to $500,000 valuation

$0.0019 of building valuation with a
minimum of $500 plus third party
fees

Commercial plan review over $500,000 valuation

$0.0006 plus $950 of building
valuation plus third party fees

Parking Lot (resurfacing, reconstruction, addition)

$200 or $0.02/sf, whichever is
greater

Inspections (each)

$125

Certificate of Occupancy (Residential)
Certificate of Occupancy (Commercial)
Commercial Temp C of O for stocking and staffing…

$125
$300
$ 2,000.00 plus bond equal to
150%
of uncompleted items as estimated
by the Building Department

(not open for business)
Work Commencing Before Permit Issuance
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$500

Electrical Inspection Fees
Application Fee (non-refundable)
Work Commencing Before Permit Issuance

$80
$120

Plan Review

$125/hr plus third party fees

New Residential Electrical System
Up to 1,500.00 sq. foot
1,501 to 3,500 sq. foot
Over 3,500 sq. foot

$90.00
$140.00
$190.00

Service
Through 200 Amp.
Over 200 Amp. thru 600 Amp.
Over 600 Amp. thru 800 Amp.
Over 800 Amp. thru 1200 Amp.
Over 1200 Amp. (GFI only)
Circuits
Lighting Fixtures-per 25
Dishwasher
Furnace-Unit Heater
Electrical-Heating Units (baseboard)
Power Outlets (ranges, dryers, etc.)

$20
$25
$200
$300
$500
$7
$7
$7
$7
$8
$9

Signs
Unit
Letter
Neon-each 25 feet

$6
$10
$20

Feeders-Bus Ducts, etc.-per 50’

$8

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Mobile Home Park Site

$7

Recreational Vehicle Park Site

$7

K.V.A. & H.P.
Units up to 20
Units 21 to 50 K.V.A. or H.P.
Units 51 K.V.A. or H.P. & over

$4
$6
$10

Fire Alarm Systems (excl. smoke detectors)
Up to 10 devices
11 to 20 devices
Over 20 devices

$50
$100
$5 each

Low voltage - Per opening (devices)

$5 each

Energy Retrofit-Temp. Control

$45

Conduit only or grounding only

$45

Inspections
Special/Safety Insp. (includes cert. fee)
Additional Inspection
Final Inspection
Certification Fee

$110
$110
$110
$75

C. Mechanical Inspection Fees
Application Fee (non-refundable)
Work Commencing Before Permit Issuance

$80
$120

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$125/hr plus third party fees

Residential Heating System
(Includes duct & pipe)
Up to 1,500 sq. feet
1,501 to 3,500 sq. feet
Over 3,500 sq. feet
Gas/Oil Burning Equipment Under 400,000 In
Gas/Oil Burning Equipment Under 400,000 In
Boiler
Water Heater
Damper/Flue
Solid Fuel Equip. (includes chimney)
Gas Burning Fireplace
Chimney, factory built (installed separately)
Solar; set of 3 panels-fluid transfer
(includes piping)
Gas piping; each opening-new installation
(residential)
Air Conditioning (includes split systems)
1.5hp to 15 hp
Over 15 hp
Heat Pumps (complete residential)
Dryer, Bath & Kitchen Exhaust

$30
$50
$30
$5

Tanks
Aboveground
Aboveground Connection
Underground

$20
$20
$20

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$90
$140
$190
$30
$40
$30
$5
$5
$30
$30
$25
$20
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Underground Connection
Humidifiers/Air Cleaners

$20
$5

Piping
Piping-minimum fee $25

$.05/ft

Duct-minimum fee $25
Heat Pumps; Commercial (pipe not included)

$.10/ft
$20

Air Handlers/Heat Wheels
Conversion Burners (oil)
Commercial Hoods/Exhausters
Heat Recovery Units
V.A.V. Boxes
Unit Ventilators
Unit Heaters (terminal units)

$25
$30
$15
$10
$10
$10
$15

Fire Suppression/Protection/Other
(includes piping) –minimum fee $20
Limited Area Suppression (per head)
Fire Suppression Hood (per head)
Evaporator Coils
Refrigeration (split system)
Chiller
Cooling Towers
Compressor/Condenser
Manufactured Chimney
Exhaust Fans
Multi Zone Self Contained Units
Through Wall Units
Ranges (gas)

$.75/head
$2
$4
$30
$30
$30
$30
$30
$25
$20
$25
$25
$20

Inspections
Special/Safety Insp. (includes cert. fee)
Additional Inspection
Final Inspection
Certification Fee

$110
$110
$110
$75

D. Plumbing Inspection Fees
Application Fee (non-refundable)
Work Commencing Before Permit Issuance

$80
$120

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Plan Review

$125/hr plus third party fees

New Residential Plumbing System
Up to 1,500 sf
1,501 to 3,500 sf
Over 3,500 sf

$90
$140
$190

Mobile Home Park Site
Fixtures, floor drains, special drains,
Water connected appliances
Stacks (soil, waste, vent and conductor)
Sewage ejectors, sumps
Sub-soil drains

$7 each
$4 each
$4 each
$2 each
$5 each
$5 each

Water Service
Less than 2”
2” to 6”

$25
$75

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Over 6”
Connection (bldg. drain-bldg. sewers)

$100
$25

Sewers (sanitary, storm or combined)
Less than 6”
6” and Over
Manholes, Catch Basins

$25
$100
$15 each

Water Distributing Pipe (system)
¾” Water Distribution Pipe
1” Water Distribution Pipe
1 ¼” Water Distribution Pipe
1 ½” Water Distribution Pipe
2” Water Distribution Pipe
Over 2” Water Distribution Pipe
Reduced pressure zone back-flow preventer
Domestic water treatment and
filtering equipment only
Medical Gas System

$5
$45

Inspections
Special/Safety Insp. (includes cert. fee)
Additional Inspection
Final Inspection
Certification Fee

$110
$110
$110
$75

$5
$10
$15
$20
$25
$30
$5 each

15. Chapter 22: General Emergency Response Fees
Fire
Pumper
Tanker
Squad/Utility
Grass
Command

$250.00/hour
$350.00/hour
$200.00/hour
$200.00/hour
$150.00/hour

Officers
Firefighters

$24.00/hour
$18.00/hour

Police
Officers
Officer Overtime
Police Car

$51.54/hour
$62.34/hour
$15.00/hour

16. Appendix B: Franchises
$250 application fee plus actual expenses related to preparation by City Attorney.
17. Miscellaneous Fees
A. Copies:
Black & White: 10¢ for page.
Color or Mixed Color and Black & White: 25¢ per page
B. Freedom of Information Act Requests:
See the City of Swartz Creek Freedom of Information Act Procedures & Guidelines: adopted June 22,
2015 for details. Standard requests shall be charged 10¢ for 8.5 x 11 page (25¢ for color or mixed
color) plus all actual costs for outside re-production (i.e. photo re-prints, blueprint copies, digital media
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of the lowest paid clerical position employed with the City ($8.15/hour with a 1.1 fringe multiplier,
totaling $8.97/hour).
C. Weddings:
$50 per ceremony
D. Fax Services:
50¢ per page for the first 10 pages, then $0.25 per page thereafter
E. Notary Services:
$10.00 per item
F. Insufficient Funds:
$25 each for any check returned unpaid for account insufficient, closed or stopped
G

Penalties on Outstanding Invoices/Miscellaneous Receivables:
$10 penalty for unpaid miscellaneous receivables, including but not limited to: utility bills, mowing
invoices, sidewalk repair, project reimbursements, charges for services, and retiree coverage
contributions. This penalty shall be applied once to “past due” invoices.

H. Interest on Outstanding Invoices/Miscellaneous Receivables:
1.5% interest per month on outstanding invoices that are 30 days “past due”.
*Payments made toward outstanding balances shall be applied in the following order: interest,
penalties, principle.
18. Chapter 13 & 16: Development Plans, Administrative Fees, Subdivision Site Plan & Review Fees*
A. Site Plan Review:
Property Re-Zoning
Single & Multiple-Family (non-plat)
Mobile Home Park
Commercial Development
Industrial Development
Office Development
Institutional
Public/semi-public uses
Special Approval or Conditional Use
PUD/Mixed Use Review
Consulting and/or Third Party Fees
Revisions

$500
$300 plus $10.00 per lot/unit
$500 plus $10.00 per unit
$500 plus $50.00 per acre/fraction
$500 plus $50.00 per acre/fraction
$500 plus $50.00 per acre/fraction
$300 plus $50.00 per acre/fraction
$300 plus $50.00 per acre/fraction
$300 plus $10.00 per acre/fraction
$500 plus $50.00 per acre/fraction
Actual consultant costs plus 5%
½ of original review fee

B. Building and Zoning:
Zoning Permit (Includes 1 hr review and inspection)
Zoning Letter
Sidewalk Permit
Sign Permit
Structure Movement Permit
Demolition Permit (Including ROW Permit)
Right of Way Permit (Residential)
Right of Way Permit (Commercial and/or Road Break)
Home Occupation Permit
Variance Review
Zoning Board of Appeals: Petitioned Interpretation Review
Zoning Board of Appeals: Appeal Review
Lot Split/Combination: City Ordinance Section 16.2
Public or Private Road Plan Reviews
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$125
$75
$50
See Building Permits
$200
$200 + $0.10/sf
$100
$250 +review/inspection escrow
$95
$300 per variance
$150
$250
$150 plus $5.00 per lot
$400 per mile/fraction
Actual consultant costs
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Engineering Standards Manual
Medical Marijuana Dispensary/Facility Review
Consulting and/or Third Party Fees
C. Subdivision Review
Preliminary Subdivision Review-Tentative
Preliminary Subdivision Review- Final
Final Plat Review
Consulting and/or Third Party Fees
•

$10 CD, $25 Paper Copy
$500
Actual consultant costs plus 5%
$300 plus $5.35 per lot
$160 plus $2.70 per lot
$160 plus $1.00 per lot
Actual consultant costs plus 5%

Consultant fees and or third party fees are those planning, engineering, legal, or related services performed
unstaffed professionals. Such fees are employed and billed to the city, and are to be paid by the applicant. A
pre-determined escrow will be estimated and required by the city prior to engaging in such services, which
may need to be adjusted accordingly. Such invoices shall be payable by the applicant with an additional 5%
fee.
19. Chapter 1: Municipal Civil Infraction Fines
Civic Infraction Citation Fines:
First Offense
Second Offense
Third Offense
Civic Infraction Notice Fines:
First Offense
Second Offense
Third Offense

$100
$200
$300
$75
$150
$250

20. Rental Inspection Program Fees
Registration

$100 for the first unit, plus $25 for each additional unit on a
shared premises, with common ownership and
management, or within recognized apartment complexes
Follow up inspections
The initial and one follow-up inspection will be performed
without additional fees. Subsequent inspections shall be
charged at the rate of $100/unit
Registration Updates/Amendments
No charge
Coverage
The initial fee covers the registration and first inspection and
is valid until the resulting certificate of compliance expires
Pro-ration
There shall be no pro-ration of fees
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ADOPTION & REVISION HISTORY:
Resolution No. 050711-07
Resolution No. 100208-06
Resolution No. 101206-04
Resolution No. 111114-05
Resolution No. 110613-07
Resolution No. 120611-05
Resolution No. 120709-05
Resolution No. 130610-09
Resolution No. 130826-06
Resolution No. 140922-07
Resolution No. 150824-05
Resolution No. 151214-05
Resolution No. 160523-05
Resolution No. 160808-04
Resolution No. 171023-07
Resolution No. 180312-06
Resolution No. 181126-07

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Dated July 11, 2005
Dated February 8, 2010
Dated December 6, 2010 (Water-Sewer-RTS)
Dated November 14, 2011 (Park Fees)
Dated June 13, 2011 (Water Fees)
Dated June 11, 2012 (Water Fees)
Dated July 9, 2012 (Bulk Water Fees)
Dated June 10, 2013 (Water Fees)
Dated August 26, 2013 (K.W.A. Water Fees)
Dated September 22, 2014 (Utility and MMD Fees)
Dated August 24, 2015 (FOIA, Rentals, Utility Fees)
Dated December 14, 2015 (Parking)
Dated May 23, 2016 (Water and Sewer)
Dated August 8, 2016 (Solicitation)
Dated October 23, 2017 (Building; Police Removal)
Dated March 12, 2018 (Building Penalty)
Dated November 26, 2018 (Parking)

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Resolution No. 190325-09
Resolution No. 201109-06
Resolution No. 210927-06
Resolution No. 211213-04
Resolution No. 220613-05
Resolution No. 221114-06
Resolution No. 231127-08
Resolution No. 241125-06
Resolution No. 240334-12
Resolution No. 251110-05
Resolution No. 260526-05

Dated March 25, 2019 (Water)
Dated November 9, 2020 (Water Rates - Cross Connection)
Dated September 27, 2021 (Cost Recovery & Right of Way)
Dated December 13, 2021 (Water and Sewer Rates)
Dated June 13, 2022 (UB Turn On/Off & Park Deposit)
Dated November 14, 2022 (Park Reservations)
Dated November 27, 2023 (Parks, Water, Cost Recovery)
Dated November 25, 2024 (Parks)
Dated March 24, 2025 (Building, Planning, & Zoning)
Dated November 10, 2025 (Parks)
Dated May 26, 2026 (Building, Police Cost Recovery)

Second by Councilmember: _______________
Voting For: ______________________________________________________
Voting Against: ___________________________________________________
Resolution No. 261012-8C

A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE FIFTH AMENDMENT TO
THE GENESEE COUNTY PHASE II REGULATIONS STORM
WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACT

WHEREAS, the City of Swartz Creek participates with the County of Genesee and other
municipalities in the Genesee County Storm Water Management System for the purpose of
implementing activities required under the Phase II Storm Water Regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has presented to the City Council a Fifth Amendment to the
Genesee County Phase II Regulations Storm Water Management System Contract, dated
as of October 1, 2026, among the County of Genesee, acting through its Drain
Commissioner as County Agency, and the participating cities, townships, and charter
townships identified in Exhibit A to the Amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Fifth Amendment provides for the continued provision of services
associated with implementation activities required by the Phase II Storm Water Regulations
and establishes the allocation and payment of the costs of such services among Genesee
County and the participating municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that continued participation in the Genesee County Storm
Water Management System and approval of the Fifth Amendment is appropriate and in the
best interests of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Swartz Creek,
Michigan, that:
1. The City Council hereby approves the Fifth Amendment to the Genesee County
Phase II Regulations Storm Water Management System Contract, dated October 1,
2026, among the County of Genesee, acting through its Drain Commissioner as County
Agency, and the participating municipalities.
2. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver the
Fifth Amendment for and on behalf of the City of Swartz Creek, in such number of
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3. A copy of the Fifth Amendment approved herein shall be attached to the minutes of this
meeting, maintained on file with the City Clerk, and made available for examination in
accordance with applicable law.
4. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they conflict with this resolution are
hereby rescinded.
Second by Councilmember: _______________
Voting For: ______________________________________________________
Voting Against: ___________________________________________________
Motion No. 261012-11A

ADJOURN

Motion by Councilmember: ________________
I Move the Swartz Creek City Council adjourn the regular council meeting of October 12,
2026.
Second by Councilmember: _______________
Voting For: ______________________________________________________
Voting Against: ___________________________________________________

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CITY OF SWARTZ CREEK
SWARTZ CREEK, MICHIGAN
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
DATE September 28, 2026
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Henry in the Swartz Creek City
Council Chambers, 8083 Civic Drive.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
Councilmembers Present:

Melen, Spillane, Gilbert, Hicks, Krueger, Henry.

Councilmembers Absent:

Knickerbocker.

Staff Present:

City Manager Adam Zettel, Clerk Jacquie Forrest.

Others Present:

Fire Chief Plumb, Lania Rocha, John Harvey

Others Virtually Attended:

Jeffrey Kelley.

EXCUSAL OF COUNCILMEMBER
Motion by Councilmember Krueger
Second by Councilmember Gilbert
I Move the Swartz Creek City Council approve an excused absence for Councilmember
Knickerbocker from the Regular Council Meeting held Monday September 28, 2026.
Unanimous Voice Vote
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Resolution No. 260928-01

(Carried)

Motion by Councilmember Spillane
Second by Councilmember Gilbert
I Move the Swartz Creek City Council approve the Minutes of the Regular
Council Meeting held Monday September 14, 2026 to be circulated and placed
on file.
YES: Spillane, Gilbert, Hicks, Krueger, Henry, Melen.
NO: None. Motion Declared Carried.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Resolution No. 260928-02
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Motion by Councilmember Gilbert
Second by Councilmember Krueger
I Move the Swartz Creek City Council approve the Agenda as printed for the
Regular Council Meeting of September 28, 2026, to be circulated and placed on
file.
YES: Gilbert, Hicks, Krueger, Henry, Melen, Spillane.
NO: None. Motion Declared Carried.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Resolution No. 260928-03

(Carried)

Motion by Councilmember Melen
Second by Councilmember Gilbert
I Move the Swartz Creek City Council accept the City Manager’s Report of
September 28, 2026, including reports and communications to be circulated and
placed on file.
Discussion Ensued.
YES: Hicks, Krueger, Henry, Melen, Spillane, Gilbert.
NO: None. Motion Declared Carried.
MEETING OPENED TO THE PUBLIC:
John Harvey – Cross Connection concerns with Hydro Corp company.
COUNCIL BUSINESS:
PROCLAMATION FOR 2026 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
Proclamation No.260928-04
WHEREAS, Fire Prevention Week is observed each year to raise awareness of the
importance of preventing fires and protecting our families, homes, and community; and
WHEREAS, the best way to keep our residents and their homes safe from fire is to
prevent a fire from happening in the first place; and
WHEREAS, preventing fires not only protects the lives and property of our residents,
but also helps protect the firefighters of the Swartz Creek Area Fire Department who
respond when fires occur by reducing their exposure to the dangers of a fire; and

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WHEREAS, the National Fire Protection Association's 2026 Fire Prevention Week
theme, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower,” reminds us of the
importance of fire safety when using and charging devices powered by lithium-ion
batteries; and
WHEREAS, Fire Prevention Week provides an opportunity for all of us to think about
fire safety and the steps we can take to help prevent fires in our homes and community;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Nate Henry, Mayor of the City of Swartz Creek, Michigan, do
hereby proclaim October 4–10, 2026, as Fire Prevention Week in the City of Swartz
Creek and encourage all residents to make fire prevention and fire safety a priority
throughout the year.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused this proclamation to
be made this 28th day of September, 2026.
Nate Henry, Mayor
City of Swartz Creek
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 BUDGET FOR THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT
Resolution No. 260928-05

(Carried)

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hicks
Second by Councilmember Gilbert
WHEREAS, the agreement for fire services between Clayton Township and Swartz Creek
City indicates a specific process for budgetary review and approval by the municipalities;
and,
WHEREAS, the staff of Clayton Township and the Swartz Creek City have found the
proposed budget to be acceptable by both parties; and,
WHEREAS, the Swartz Creek Fire Board affirmed the proposed budget at their regular
meeting on September 21, 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Swartz Creek approve the
Fiscal Year 2027 Swartz Creek Area Fire Department Budget, a copy of which is attached
hereto, gross maximum total not to exceed $397,597.96, excluding pre-authorized
apparatus expenses, to be paid commensurate of the agreement between the City of
Swartz Creek and the Township of Clayton, payment being the City’s obligation of onehalf of the proposed total budget.
Discussion Ensued.
YES: Krueger, Henry, Melen, Spillane, Gilbert, Hicks.
NO: None. Motion Declared Carried.

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RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CONCRETE WORK FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY
BUILDING
Resolution No. 260928-06

(Carried)

Motion by Councilmember Gilbert
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Hicks
WHEREAS, the City of Swartz Creek owns, operates, and maintains the Public Safety
Building at 8100 Civic Drive, which houses the Swartz Creek Area Fire Department
Station #1, the Metro Police Authority Swartz Creek substation, and miscellaneous
municipal assets; and
WHEREAS, the city has been incrementally replacing deficient concrete serving this
building as funds permit and safety demands; and
WHEREAS, the city finds that concrete access to the employee entrances and the east
side parking/entrance are becoming hazardous; and
WHEREAS, the city approved a competitive bid for 4” and 6” concrete unit costs on July
13, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the concrete award winner, BP Surface Solutions LLC, proposes pricing to
remove and replace concrete at the Public Safety Building at prices below their awarded
price; and
WHEREAS, the city is also considering the scope of masonry repairs to the structure that
are evident on the exposed knee-walls; and
WHEREAS, the city approved $24,000 in Fund 401 Capital Project Fund for a
replacement city hall roof that is not likely to be required in the current fiscal year; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Swartz Creek City Council accepts the
proposed unit costs provided by BP Surface Solutions LLC, as included in the September
14, 2026 city council packet, as a unit cost bid.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Swartz Creek City Council directs the Treasurer to
amend the current budget, Fund 401, to reflect the inclusion of $50,000 for Public Safety
Building concrete/masonry and the removal of $24,000 for the City Hall roof.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Swartz Creek City Council directs the city manager to
create a standard contractor’s agreement and execute such agreement on behalf of the
city.

Discussion Ensued.
YES: Henry, Melen, Spillane, Gilbert, Hicks, Krueger.
NO: None. Motion Declared Carried.

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RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE PARK RESERVATION FORM, AND RENTAL
AGREEMENT AND FRIENDLY AMEND THE PARK RULES SECTION 4.1
Resolution No. 260928-07

(Carried)

Motion by Councilmember Spillane
Second by Councilmember Krueger
WHEREAS, the City of Swartz Creek owns, operates, and maintains public park and
recreation facilities and desires to promote safe and equitable use of those facilities; and
WHEREAS, the city regulates use of city parks through the adoption of “Park Rules and
Regulations” as enabled and enforceable under City Ordinance Section 11-47, Park
Rules and Regulations, which reads as follows: the City Council may by resolution adopt
rules and regulations governing the use of parks, including prohibitions or restrictions on
uses and acts within parks; and
WHEREAS, the city park and recreation commission recommends amending of the
attached Park Rules and Regulations, Reservation Form (inclusive of rates), and Rental
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Swartz Creek City Council hereby approve
the amended park rules, reservation form, and rental agreement as attached.

Discussion Ensued.
YES: Henry, Melen, Spillane, Gilbert, Hicks, Krueger.
NO: None. Motion Declared Carried.
RESOLUTION TO EXTEND OVERBAND ROAD CRACK REPAIR PRICES TO 2027
SERVICES
Resolution No.260928-08

(Carried)

Motion by Councilmember Krueger
Second by Councilmember Melen
WHEREAS, the City of Swartz Creek owns and operates a system of major and local
streets that are maintained annually with overband crack repair as part of a
comprehensive asset management program; and
WHEREAS, the city approved Asphalt Restoration, Inc. as the low bid contractor for such
services in May of 2023, with a unit price of $1.70 per pound (~$0.38/lineal foot); and
WHEREAS, Asphalt Restoration, Inc has extended the price for 2024, 2025, 2026, and
2027; and

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WHEREAS, the Swartz Creek City Council finds the service to be qualified and
competitive.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Swartz Creek City Council hereby approves
the extension of the bid price of $1.70/pound by Asphalt Restoration, Inc for the 2027
calendar year and authorizes city staff to conduct such repairs as budgeted.
Discussion Ensued.
YES: Melen, Spillane, Gilbert, Hicks, Krueger, Henry.
NO: None. Motion Declared Carried.
MEETING OPENED TO THE PUBLIC:
None.
REMARKS BY COUNCILMEMBERS:
Councilmember Melen: none
Councilmember Spillane: Historical Society car show Sunday, October 4, 2026
Councilmember Gilbert: Grateful for fire hydrant being painted. Think spring.
Mayor Pro Tem Hicks: October is domestic violence awareness month.
Councilmember Krueger: Tropical storms on the east coast.
Mayor Henry: none
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution No. 260928-09

(Carried)

Motion by Councilmember Gilbert
Second by Councilmember Melen
I Move the Swartz Creek City Council adjourn the regular meeting at 7:55 p.m.
Unanimous Voice Vote.

_____________________________
Nate Henry, Mayor

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Jacquie Forrest, City Clerk

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City of Swartz Creek

10/01/26

Building Permit List
Permit No.

Date

Applicant

Phone

Tax ID No.

Value of Const/Permit Fee

Location

Type of Construction

Building
PB2600086

09/17/26 J.W. Morgan Construction

(810) 635 9228

58-03-200-003

$10,000

$340.00 9061 MILLER RD

48473 Com Add/Alter/Repair

PB2600085

09/14/26 Mester Exteriors

(517) 281 3088

58-36-529-033

$17,380

$125.00 4176 BIRCH LN

Roofing
48473-1584

PB2600088

09/21/26 TruEco Construction

(810) 620 2250

58-02-501-089

$8,786

$125.00 5079 WINSTON DR

Roofing
48473-1224

PB2600089

09/22/26 Kearns Brothers LLC

(567) 888 4008

58-30-651-121

$16,800

$125.00 6227 ST CHARLES PASS
Roofing
48473-7951

PB2600090

09/25/26 Lockhart Roofing Co.

(810) 235 9866

58-36-651-078

$10,875

$125.00 4434 SPRINGBROOK DR
Roofing
48473-1496

Total:

5 Permits

Value: $63,841

Fee Total:

$840.00

Total Number of Dwelling Units

0

Electrical
PE2600029

09/02/26 Propel Tech & Electric

Total:

1 Permits

(248) 422 9143

58-02-526-074

Value: $0

$0

Fee Total:

$231.00 5111 FAIRCHILD ST

$231.00

Electrical
48473-1211

Total Number of Dwelling Units

0

Mechanical
PM260041

09/23/26 Staley's Plbg & Htg, Inc.

(810) 659 5572

58-36-651-103

$0

$255.00 4420 SPRINGBROOK DR
Mechanical
48473-1496

PM260042

09/22/26 Terry Allen Plbg & Htg Co

(810) 232 8270

58-03-531-069

$0

$220.00 5226 SEYMOUR RD

Mechanical
48473-1030

PM260043

09/23/26 Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning
(517) 245 5610

58-02-526-074

$0

$255.00 5111 FAIRCHILD ST

Mechanical
48473-1211

PM260044

09/25/26 Staley's Plbg & Htg, Inc.

(810) 659 5572

58-02-501-089

$0

$255.00 5079 WINSTON DR

Mechanical
48473-1224

PM260045

09/29/26 Eric Ferrigan

(810) 691 5815

58-03-200-003

$0

$215.00 9061 MILLER RD

48473 Mechanical

Total:

RightCity
of Council
Way Packet

5 Permits

Value: $0

Fee Total:

52

$1,200.00

Total Number of Dwelling Units

October 12, 2026

0

City of Swartz Creek

10/01/26

Building Permit List
Permit No.

Date

Applicant

Phone

Tax ID No.

PROW-0376 09/08/26 CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY

Total:

1 Permits

58-01-100-048

Value: $0

Value of Const/Permit Fee
$0

Fee Total:

Location

$100.00 5151 MORRISH RD

$100.00

Type of Construction
Right of way
48473-1356

Total Number of Dwelling Units

0

Zoning
PZ26-0027

09/21/26 Dakota Clark

PZ26-0026
PZ26-0024

58-03-579-018

$4,000

09/16/26 SPEEDWAY LLC

58-35-551-009

$0

LLC1610
09/15/26 MBK PROPERTY MANAGEMENT,
(810) 893

58-01-502-104

$3,346

Total:

(989) 413 4130

3 Permits

Permit Total: 15

Value: $7,346

Value: $71,187

$125.00 5421 DON SHENK DR 48473-1105
Fence
$75.00 8546 MILLER RD

Miscellaneous
48473-1250

$155.00 5099 MORRISH RD

Sign
48473-1370

Fee Total:

$355.00

Fee Total:

$2,726.00

Total Number of Dwelling Units

Permit.DateIssued Between 9/1/2026 12:00:00
AM AND 9/30/2026 11:59:59 PM

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0

Inspection List
Address

Parcel Number

Inspection Type

Scheduled

Completed

Result

8024 MILLER RD

58-35-576-043

Status

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

Partially Complied

5123 MORRISH RD

58-01-100-021

Status

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

Partially Complied

8033 INGALLS ST

58-02-529-023

Status

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

Partially Complied

9182 YOUNG DR

58-03-531-153

Status

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

Complied

8070 MAPLE ST

58-02-530-032

Status

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

Complied

6103 MILLER RD

58-31-527-004

Status

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

Partially Complied

6509 BRISTOL RD

58-31-501-007

Status

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

Partially Complied

4534 RAUBINGER RD

58-01-501-014

Final-Apt 7, 9, & 13

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

Approved

4534 RAUBINGER RD

58-01-501-014

Rough-Apt 10 & 12

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

Approved

5288 WINSHALL DR

58-02-553-013

Follow Up

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

Complied

6280 MILLER RD

58-31-200-006

Site Inspection

09/02/2026

09/17/2026

Complied

7248 PARK RIDGE PKWY

58-36-530-012

Final

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

Approved

7550 MILLER RD

58-36-552-010

Final

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

Not Ready

5099 MORRISH RD

58-01-502-104

Status

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

Partially Complied

5286 WORCHESTER DR

58-02-551-004

Ordinance

09/03/2026

6285 ARLINGTON DR

58-30-651-044

Final

09/03/2026

09/10/2026

Approved

4430 SPRINGBROOK DR

58-36-651-069

Final

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

Approved

8391 CAPPY LN

58-02-503-046

Ordinance

09/04/2026

5254 GREENLEAF DR

58-03-533-060

Ordinance

09/08/2026

7550 MILLER RD

58-36-552-010

Final

09/08/2026

09/03/2026

Canceled

5170 MORRISH RD

58-02-530-044

Initial

09/09/2026

09/09/2026

Complied

5170 MORRISH RD 2

58-02-530-044

Initial

09/09/2026

09/09/2026

Violation(s)

7455 WADE ST

58-01-502-097

Initial

09/09/2026

09/09/2026

Violation(s)

4534 RAUBINGER RD

58-01-501-014

Rough-Apts 10, 12, 20, 09/09/2026
21, 22

09/09/2026

Approved

5137 FAIRCHILD ST

58-02-526-098

Site Inspection

09/10/2026

8099 MAPLE ST

58-02-530-036

Ordinance

09/10/2026

4453 MORRISH RD

58-36-300-023

Final

09/10/2026

09/10/2026

Approved

4276 KROGER DR

58-36-400-010

Final

09/10/2026

09/10/2026

Approved

4534 RAUBINGER RD

58-01-501-014

Final-Apts 1,2,3,5,7,9,11,13
09/10/2026

09/10/2026

Partially Approved

4534 RAUBINGER RD

58-01-501-014

Final-Apt 3

09/10/2026

09/10/2026

Approved

4534 RAUBINGER RD

58-01-501-014

Rough-Apt 20, 21, & 2209/10/2026

09/10/2026

Approved

5141 DURWOOD DR

58-03-533-154

Initial

09/14/2026

09/14/2026

Violation(s)

5111 FAIRCHILD ST

58-02-526-074

Service

09/14/2026

09/14/2026

Canceled

5099 MORRISH RD

58-01-502-104

Status

09/15/2026

09/15/2026

Complied

8033 INGALLS ST

58-02-529-023

Status

09/15/2026

09/17/2026

No Change

4108 JENNIE
City LN
Council Packet

58-36-526-011

Ordinance
54

09/15/2026

09/17/2026
Complied
October 12, 2026

Inspection List
Address

Parcel Number

Inspection Type

6740 NEMER CT

58-36-651-215

Final

09/15/2026

09/15/2026

Approved

5256 MORRISH RD

58-02-200-029

Footing

09/15/2026

09/15/2026

Approved

4534 RAUBINGER RD

58-01-501-014

Insulation-Apt 10 & 12 09/15/2026

09/15/2026

Approved

6321 ST CHARLES PASS

58-30-651-069

Final

09/16/2026

09/17/2026

Approved

6285 ARLINGTON DR

58-30-651-044

Final-Reinspection

09/16/2026

09/17/2026

Approved

8408 MILLER RD

58-35-551-003

Follow Up

09/17/2026

10/01/2026

Complied

5197 DAVAL DR

58-02-501-014

Follow Up

09/17/2026

09/17/2026

Partially Complied

5111 FAIRCHILD ST

58-02-526-074

Service

09/17/2026

09/17/2026

Approved

4278 ROUNDHOUSE RD 0

58-36-300-029

Follow Up

09/21/2026

4272 ROUNDHOUSE RD 0

58-36-300-029

Follow Up

09/21/2026

6007 MILLER RD

58-31-200-016

Status

09/22/2026

09/22/2026

Partially Complied

8095 CIVIC DR

58-35-576-058

Footing-Pavillion & Entry
Door
09/22/2026

09/22/2026

Approved

7442 GROVE ST

58-01-502-108

Initial

09/24/2026

09/24/2026

Violation(s)

4289 MAYA LN

58-36-676-021

Final

09/24/2026

09/24/2026

Approved

6398 TALLMADGE CT

58-31-100-021

Initial

09/24/2026

09/24/2026

Violation(s)

5079 WINSTON DR

58-02-501-089

Final

09/28/2026

09/28/2026

Approved

6449 BRISTOL RD

58-31-100-004

Backfill

09/28/2026

09/28/2026

Approved

4394 MORRISH RD

58-35-576-007

Post Hole

09/28/2026

09/28/2026

Approved

4420 SPRINGBROOK DR

58-36-651-103

Final

09/29/2026

09/29/2026

Approved

6230 BAINBRIDGE DR

58-30-651-097

Initial

09/30/2026

09/30/2026

Violation(s)

Inspections: 56

Scheduled

Completed

Result

Population: All Records
Inspection.DateTimeScheduled Between 9/1/2026 12:00:00 AM AND 9/30/2026 11:59:59 PM

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Certificates With Inspections
Certificate Number

Address

10/01/2026

Date Applied

Since

Issued

Last Inspection

Expires

Status

Record Count: 0

Population: All Records
Certificate.DateIssued Between 9/1/2026 12:00:00 AM
AND 9/30/2026 11:59:59 PM

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10/01/26

Enforcements By Category
COMPLAINT
Enforcement Number

Address

Status

Filed

E26-181

5137 FAIRCHILD ST

Inspection Pending

09/08/26

E26-177

6280 MILLER RD

Closed

09/01/26

Closed

09/17/26

Total Entries: 2
PARKING
Enforcement Number

E26-184

Address
4108 JENNIE LN

Status

Filed

Closed

Closed

09/14/26

09/17/26

Total Entries: 1
WEED COMPLAINT
Enforcement Number

Address

Status

Filed

Closed

09/28/26

E26-180

7087 ABBEY LN

Closed

09/08/26

E26-185

7087 ABBEY LN

Inspection Pending

09/28/26

E26-182

5254 GREENLEAF DR

Closed

09/08/26

09/28/26

E26-179

8391 CAPPY LN

Closed

09/04/26

09/14/26

E26-183

8099 MAPLE ST

Closed

09/10/26

09/28/26

E26-186

9151 CHESTERFIELD DR

Inspection Pending

09/28/26

E26-178

5286 WORCHESTER DR

Closed

09/03/26

09/28/26

Total Entries: 7

Total Records:

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Enforcement.DateFiled Between 9/1/2026 12:00:00 AM AND 9/30/2026 11:59:59 PM

57

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Public Works
Monthly Work Orders
10/01/26

Customer Name

Work Order #
Location ID
Work Order Status

Date Recd
Date Comp

Type

Service Address

CU26-000151
COMPLETED

DR10-000001-PERF-01

PERFORMING ART CENTER
1 DRAGON PER

09/01/26
09/01/26

CONTINUOUS USAGE

MTRP26-0859
COMPLETED

DA10-005184-0000-03

MOODY, PATRICIA
5184 DAVAL DR

09/01/26
09/01/26

METER REPAIR

SAMP26-0160
COMPLETED

MO10-005121-0000-01

SWARTZ CREEK DPW, CITY OF
5121 MORRISH RD

09/01/26
09/01/26

WATER SAMPLES

RI26-000146
COMPLETED

WI10-005288-0000-03

JESME, AUTUMN
5288 WINSHALL DR

09/01/26
09/01/26

RENTAL INSPECTION

WTON26-1938
COMPLETED

WI10-005348-0000-08

BENALI HOLDINGS LLC
5348 WINSHALL DR

09/02/26
09/02/26

WATER TURN ON

SI-000131
COMPLETED

MI10-008077-0000-02

KALLAS, JULIE
8077 MILLER RD

09/01/26
09/02/26

SIGNS

MNT26-0540
COMPLETED

CI10-008083-0000-01

CITY OF SWARTZ CREEK
8083 CIVIC DR

09/02/26
09/02/26

BUILDING MAINTENANCE

LNDS26-0219
COMPLETED

WO10-005286-0000-02

WOOD, KEVIN
5286 WORCHESTER DR

09/03/26
09/03/26

MOW LAWN-ORD #364

MOW26-0045
COMPLETED

CA10-008391-0000-01

LEE, ROGER A
8391 CAPPY LN

09/04/26
09/04/26

MOW LAWN-ORD #364

SWBK26-0128
COMPLETED

MI10-008151-0000-01

GAUTHIER, BEVERLY
8151 MILLER RD

09/04/26
09/04/26

SEWER BACKUP

MOW26-0046
COMPLETED

AB10-007087-0000-02

BLUMENSCHEIN, GAYNELL
7087 ABBEY LN

09/08/26
09/08/26

MOW LAWN-ORD #364

SAMP26-0161
COMPLETED

MO10-005121-0000-01

SWARTZ CREEK DPW, CITY OF
5121 MORRISH RD

09/08/26
09/08/26

WATER SAMPLES

MNT26-0541
COMPLETED

MO10-005121-0000-01

SWARTZ CREEK DPW, CITY OF
5121 MORRISH RD

09/08/26
09/08/26

BUILDING MAINTENANCE

MOW26-0047
COMPLETED

GR10-005254-0000-02

FLEWELLING, ZACHARY
5254 GREENLEAF DR

09/08/26
09/08/26

MOW LAWN-ORD #364

MNHL26-000007
COMPLETED

SP10-004401-0000-03

HUDAK, CONSTANCE
4401 SPRINGBROOK DR

09/08/26
09/08/26

MANHOLE REPAIR

MNT26-0542
COMPLETED

CI10-008100-0000-01

PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
8100 CIVIC DR

09/08/26
09/08/26

BUILDING MAINTENANCE

INSP26-000063
COMPLETED

MO10-005138-0000-06

BROWN, MICHELLE
5138 MORRISH RD

08/18/26
09/09/26

TREE INSPECTION

MNT26-0537
COMPLETED

EL10-004125-0000-01

ELMS PARK
4125 ELMS RD

08/21/26
09/09/26

BUILDING MAINTENANCE

26-000050
COMPLETED

MI10-009001-0000-01

CROSSWINDS NORTH, INC
9001 MILLER RD

09/09/26
09/09/26

WATER QUALITY

RIVERSIDE MANOR TOWNHOUSES
58
5152 MORRISH
#B101 RD

09/09/26 STREET REPAIR
09/09/26 October 12, 2026

STRT26-0174
MO10-005152-B101-01
City Council Packet
COMPLETED

Customer Name

Work Order #
Location ID
Work Order Status

Service Address

Date Recd
Date Comp

RI26-000147
COMPLETED

MO10-005170-0000-05

HUYCK, JOLEEN
5170 MORRISH RD

09/09/26
09/09/26

RENTAL INSPECTION

RI26-000148
COMPLETED

WA10-007455-0000-17

PETTIS, CHASE
7455 WADE ST

09/09/26
09/09/26

RENTAL INSPECTION

RI26-000150
COMPLETED

SE20-005170-0000-05

MCFARLANE GROUP REAL ESTATE LLC
09/09/26
5170 SEYMOUR RD
09/09/26

RENTAL INSPECTION

DRAN26-0108
COMPLETED

WA10-007474-0000-00

MAY, MIKE
7474 WADE ST

09/10/26
09/10/26

STORM DRAINS

GWO26-0773
COMPLETED

MO10-005121-0000-01

SWARTZ CREEK DPW, CITY OF
5121 MORRISH RD

09/10/26
09/10/26

GENERIC WORK ORDER

MOW26-0048
COMPLETED

MA20-008099-0000-01

MAC AULEY, ALGER
8099 MAPLE ST

09/10/26
09/10/26

MOW LAWN-ORD #364

FLAG26-0299
COMPLETED

CI10-008083-0000-01

CITY OF SWARTZ CREEK
8083 CIVIC DR

09/11/26
09/12/26

LOWER/RAISE FLAG

REPL26-0138
COMPLETED

BR20-008041-0000-06

PRIMM, JENNIFER
8041 BRISTOL RD

09/14/26
09/14/26

METER REPLACEMENT

MNT26-0543
COMPLETED

CI10-008095-000B-01

SENIOR CENTER
8095 CIVIC DR 000B

09/14/26
09/14/26

BUILDING MAINTENANCE

RI26-000151
COMPLETED

DU10-005141-0000-12

LUECKEMAN, JOSEPH
5141 DURWOOD DR

09/14/26
09/14/26

RENTAL INSPECTION

REPL26-0145
COMPLETED

CH40-004271-0000-02

ANGELL, RUSSELL
4271 CHAPEL LN

09/15/26
09/15/26

METER REPLACEMENT

REPL26-0140
COMPLETED

CO10-004470-0000-02

BREUNLING, PAMELA
4470 COLONY CT

09/15/26
09/15/26

METER REPLACEMENT

REPL26-0146
COMPLETED

BR20-008065-0000-02

BOUCHARD, DAVID
8065 BRISTOL RD

09/15/26
09/15/26

METER REPLACEMENT

REPL26-0142
COMPLETED

CO10-004462-0000-02

MCMICHAEL, JUDY
4462 COLONY CT

09/15/26
09/15/26

METER REPLACEMENT

REPL26-0149
COMPLETED

CA10-008342-0000-12

KARADSHEH, HEATHER
8342 CAPPY LN

09/15/26
09/15/26

METER REPLACEMENT

SAMP26-0162
COMPLETED

MO10-005121-0000-01

SWARTZ CREEK DPW, CITY OF
5121 MORRISH RD

09/15/26
09/15/26

WATER SAMPLES

CU26-000152
COMPLETED

MO10-005288-0000-05

STALLINGS, GREG
5288 MORRISH RD

09/15/26
09/16/26

CONTINUOUS USAGE

WOFF26-3169
COMPLETED

WO10-005255-0000-02

TRAVIS, LINDSAY
5255 WORCHESTER DR

09/16/26
09/16/26

WATER TURN OFF

GWO26-0774

CI10-008083-0000-01

CITY OF SWARTZ CREEK
8083 CIVIC DR

09/16/26
09/16/26

GENERIC WORK ORDER

WTON26-1939
COMPLETED

WO10-005255-0000-02

TRAVIS, LINDSAY
5255 WORCHESTER DR

09/16/26
09/16/26

WATER TURN ON

REPL26-0139
COMPLETED

CO10-004469-0000-05

SMITH, WANDA
4469 COLONY CT

09/16/26
09/16/26

METER REPLACEMENT

DOERR, MARY
59

09/16/26 October
METER
REPLACEMENT
12, 2026

REPL26-0141
CO10-004468-0000-02
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Type

Customer Name

Work Order #
Location ID
Work Order Status

Service Address

Date Recd
Date Comp

COMPLETED

4468 COLONY CT

09/16/26

Type

REPL26-0148
COMPLETED

BR20-008079-0000-02

BINDER, BETTY
8079 BRISTOL RD

09/16/26
09/16/26

METER REPLACEMENT

WMBK26-0140
COMPLETED

SP10-004430-0000-04

BEJIN, JUANITA R
4430 SPRINGBROOK DR

09/16/26
09/16/26

WATER MAIN BREAK

MNT26-0544

CI10-008083-0000-01

CITY OF SWARTZ CREEK
8083 CIVIC DR

09/17/26
09/17/26

BUILDING MAINTENANCE

REPL26-0143
COMPLETED

CO10-004472-0000-02

SELVES, KRISTEN
4472 COLONY CT

09/17/26
09/17/26

METER REPLACEMENT

READ26-1236
COMPLETED

BI20-004196-0000-04

COLLINS, NICOLE
4196 BIRCH LN

09/17/26
09/18/26

READ METER

REPL26-0144
COMPLETED

CO10-004463-0000-01

PALMER, PAM
4463 COLONY CT

09/18/26
09/18/26

METER REPLACEMENT

READ26-1238
COMPLETED

BI10-005233-0000-01

SZABO, JOSEPH
5233 BIRCHCREST DR

09/17/26
09/18/26

READ METER

READ26-1243
COMPLETED

CA10-008414-0000-01

WINELAND, BILLY
8414 CAPPY LN

09/18/26
09/18/26

READ METER

READ26-1242
COMPLETED

BR20-007317-0000-03

MICHAEL, GAVIN
7317 BRISTOL RD

09/18/26
09/18/26

READ METER

READ26-1246
COMPLETED

CH10-009088-0000-02

ROBINSON, ASHLEY
9088 CHELMSFORD DR

09/18/26
09/18/26

READ METER

READ26-1244
COMPLETED

CE10-009287-0000-10

STEPHEN, JASMINE
9287 CEDAR CREEK CT

09/18/26
09/18/26

READ METER

READ26-1241
COMPLETED

BR20-006473-0000-01

JADWIN, STEVE
6473 BRISTOL RD

09/18/26
09/18/26

READ METER

READ26-1247
COMPLETED

CI10-008095-000B-01

SENIOR CENTER
8095 CIVIC DR 000B

09/18/26
09/18/26

READ METER

READ26-1239
COMPLETED

BR20-006419-0000-03

ROKE, SCOTT M
6419 BRISTOL RD

09/17/26
09/18/26

READ METER

READ26-1245
CANCELLED

CH40-004264-0000-02

DE SHANO, FREDERICK P
4264 CHAPEL LN

09/18/26
09/18/26

READ METER

BXRP26-0268
COMPLETED

SE20-005245-0000-01

ANDERSON, TIMOTHY
5245 SEYMOUR RD

08/31/26
09/21/26

CURB BOX REPAIR

READ26-1237
COMPLETED

BI10-005191-0000-01

GONYEA, DOUG
5191 BIRCHCREST DR

09/17/26
09/21/26

READ METER

MTRP26-0860
COMPLETED

CA10-008414-0000-01

WINELAND, BILLY
8414 CAPPY LN

09/21/26
09/21/26

METER REPAIR

WOFF26-3170
COMPLETED

SE20-005245-0000-01

ANDERSON, TIMOTHY
5245 SEYMOUR RD

09/21/26
09/21/26

WATER TURN OFF

CU26-000155
COMPLETED

HT10-003435-0000-01

ELDE, JANET
3435 HERITAGE BLVD

09/21/26
09/21/26

CONTINUOUS USAGE

WTON26-1941
SE20-005245-0000-01
COMPLETED
City Council Packet

ANDERSON, TIMOTHY
5245 SEYMOUR
RD
60

09/21/26 WATER TURN ON
09/21/26 October 12, 2026

Customer Name

Work Order #
Location ID
Work Order Status

Service Address

Date Recd
Date Comp

READ26-1248
COMPLETED

DO10-005410-0000-02

HOUGH, JUDY
5410 DON SHENK DR

09/21/26
09/21/26

READ METER

READ26-1240
COMPLETED

BR20-006449-0000-02

DYN-AMERICA LAND INC
6449 BRISTOL RD

09/18/26
09/21/26

READ METER

REPL26-0147
COMPLETED

CO10-004465-0000-05

NAPOLITANO, RENEE
4465 COLONY CT

09/21/26
09/21/26

METER REPLACEMENT

CU26-000153
COMPLETED

CH10-009127-0000-02

SPROWL, GERALYN
9127 CHELMSFORD DR

09/21/26
09/21/26

CONTINUOUS USAGE

READ26-1249
COMPLETED

EL10-003307-0000-01

SMEDLEY, DONALD
3307 ELMS RD

09/21/26
09/21/26

READ METER

READ26-1250
COMPLETED

EL10-003500-0000-09

SHIRE, KATIE
3500 ELMS RD

09/21/26
09/21/26

READ METER

RI26-000154
COMPLETED

MI10-008408-0000-07

SIMS, SHAQUITA
8408 MILLER RD

09/17/26
09/21/26

RENTAL INSPECTION

READ26-1251
COMPLETED

HT10-003460-0000-02

BROWN, TIMOTHY
3460 HERITAGE BLVD

09/21/26
09/21/26

READ METER

CU26-000156
COMPLETED

IN10-008129-0000-04

VENEGAS-SEXTON, MARIA
8129 INGALLS ST

09/21/26
09/21/26

CONTINUOUS USAGE

READ26-1252
COMPLETED

IN10-008096-0000-05

WRAIGHT, DEBRA K
8096 INGALLS ST

09/21/26
09/21/26

READ METER

CU26-000157
COMPLETED

IN10-008241-0000-01

GARDNER, BARBARA
8241 INGALLS ST

09/21/26
09/21/26

CONTINUOUS USAGE

READ26-1253
COMPLETED

JE10-004116-0000-01

MODRESKI, MARK
4116 JENNIE LN

09/21/26
09/21/26

READ METER

READ26-1254
COMPLETED

JE10-004164-0000-01

LANTZ, PENNY
4164 JENNIE LN

09/21/26
09/21/26

READ METER

READ26-1235
COMPLETED

AB10-007090-0000-01

KRASCELL, JOHN
7090 ABBEY LN

09/17/26
09/21/26

READ METER

READ26-1268
COMPLETED

MI10-007582-0000-03

CHAPMAN, ERIC
7582 MILLER RD

09/22/26
09/22/26

READ METER

READ26-1271
COMPLETED

MO10-004048-0000-05

MORRISON, CONNOR
4048 MORRISH RD

09/22/26
09/22/26

READ METER

READ26-1269
COMPLETED

MI10-008546-0000-01

SPEEDWAY SUPER AMERICA LLC 44539
09/22/26
8546 MILLER RD
09/22/26

READ METER

RPLR26-0119
COMPLETED

CE10-009287-0000-10

STEPHEN, JASMINE
9287 CEDAR CREEK CT

09/22/26
09/22/26

REPLACE READER

READ26-1256
COMPLETED

LU10-009079-0000-01

MONTPAS, MICHELLE
9079 LUEA LN

09/21/26
09/22/26

READ METER

READ26-1277
COMPLETED

SE20-005438-0000-02

ANTHONY, LORI
5438 SEYMOUR RD

09/22/26
09/22/26

READ METER

READ26-1257
COMPLETED

LU10-009089-0000-04

FREEL, SHERRIE & THOMAS
9089 LUEA LN

09/21/26
09/22/26

READ METER

DIAZ-COBB,
ROBERTA
61

09/22/26 October
READ
12, METER
2026

READ26-1276
SE20-005379-0000-02
City Council Packet

Type

Customer Name

Work Order #
Location ID
Work Order Status

Service Address

Date Recd
Date Comp

COMPLETED

5379 SEYMOUR RD

09/22/26

Type

READ26-1258
COMPLETED

LU10-009162-0000-02

CLARK, KAREN
9162 LUEA LN

09/21/26
09/22/26

READ METER

READ26-1259
COMPLETED

MI10-004317-0000-01

CA HULL
4317 MILLER RD

09/21/26
09/22/26

READ METER

READ26-1275
COMPLETED

SE20-005101-0000-02

LENNOX, CHRISTINA
5101 SEYMOUR RD

09/22/26
09/22/26

READ METER

READ26-1274
COMPLETED

RO10-004266-00G8-01

APPLE CREEK STATION
4266 ROUNDHOUSE # G8 RD

09/22/26
09/22/26

READ METER

READ26-1273
COMPLETED

MO10-005181-0000-01

WISENBAUGH, JEFFREY E
5181 MORRISH RD

09/22/26
09/22/26

READ METER

READ26-1260
COMPLETED

MI10-005499-0000-01

MEADOWS, GENESEE VALLEY
5499 MILLER RD

09/21/26
09/22/26

READ METER

READ26-1272
CANCELLED

MO10-004140-0000-03

SROA 4140 MORRISH MI LLC
4140 MORRISH RD

09/21/26
09/22/26

READ METER

READ26-1261
COMPLETED

MI10-006104-0000-07

AYALA, GREGORIO L
6104 MILLER RD

09/21/26
09/22/26

READ METER

READ26-1262
COMPLETED

MI10-006144-0000-02

VEVERKA, LAURA
6144 MILLER RD

09/21/26
09/22/26

READ METER

READ26-1263
COMPLETED

MI10-006193-0000-01

MRASEK, MATHEW
6193 MILLER RD

09/21/26
09/22/26

READ METER

SAMP26-0163
COMPLETED

MO10-005121-0000-01

SWARTZ CREEK DPW, CITY OF
5121 MORRISH RD

09/22/26
09/22/26

WATER SAMPLES

CKME26-0641
COMPLETED

MO10-005152-B108-01

RIVERSIDE MANOR TOWNHOUSES
5152 MORRISH #B108 RD

09/22/26
09/22/26

CHECK METER

READ26-1264
COMPLETED

MI10-006242-0000-03

PURKEY, LANCE
6242 MILLER RD

09/21/26
09/22/26

READ METER

WTON26-1940
COMPLETED

CE10-009267-0000-11

ZELINSKI, SHANE
9267 CEDAR CREEK CT

09/22/26
09/22/26

WATER TURN ON

READ26-1266
COMPLETED

MI10-007215-0000-04

SHELTON, NATALIE
7215 MILLER RD

09/21/26
09/22/26

READ METER

DRAN26-0109
COMPLETED

CO20-007464-0000-02

HELMREICH, MARTHA
7464 COUNTRY MEADOW DR

09/21/26
09/22/26

STORM DRAINS

READ26-1265
COMPLETED

MI10-007203-0000-01

HOLDEN, CHARLES P
7203 MILLER RD

09/21/26
09/22/26

READ METER

READ26-1280
COMPLETED

WI10-005363-0000-01

ABRAMS PARK
5363 WINSHALL DR

09/22/26
09/22/26

READ METER

READ26-1267
COMPLETED

MI10-007400-0000-01

SWARTZ CREEK COMMUNITY CHURCH09/21/26
7400 MILLER RD
09/22/26

READ METER

READ26-1278
COMPLETED

VA10-005274-0000-01

BALLOU, MARJORIE
5274 VALLEYVIEW DR

09/22/26
09/22/26

READ METER

READ26-1270
MO10-004155-0000-01
COMPLETED
City Council Packet

MEIJER GAS STATION
4155 MORRISH
RD
62

09/22/26 READ METER
09/22/26 October 12, 2026

Customer Name

Work Order #
Location ID
Work Order Status

Service Address

Date Recd
Date Comp

READ26-1255
COMPLETED

JE10-004169-0000-02

GORDON, NICHOLAS
4169 JENNIE LN

09/21/26
09/22/26

READ METER

MTRP26-0861
COMPLETED

LU10-009089-0000-04

FREEL, SHERRIE & THOMAS
9089 LUEA LN

09/23/26
09/23/26

METER REPAIR

MTRP26-0864
COMPLETED

CH40-004264-0000-02

DE SHANO, FREDERICK P
4264 CHAPEL LN

09/23/26
09/23/26

METER REPAIR

READ26-1281
COMPLETED

BI20-004197-0000-02

KIMBRUE, TODD
4197 BIRCH LN

09/24/26
09/23/26

READ METER

READ26-1282
COMPLETED

MI10-007146-0000-02

TENNANT, MISTY
7146 MILLER RD

09/23/26
09/23/26

READ METER

READ26-1283
COMPLETED

MI10-008084-0000-02

ELLIS, KEVIN
8084 MILLER RD

09/23/26
09/23/26

READ METER

MTRP26-0862
COMPLETED

BI10-005191-0000-01

GONYEA, DOUG
5191 BIRCHCREST DR

09/23/26
09/23/26

METER REPAIR

READ26-1284
COMPLETED

WI10-005363-0000-01

ABRAMS PARK
5363 WINSHALL DR

09/23/26
09/24/26

READ METER

SWR26-0117
COMPLETED

SE10-005020-0000-01

MALINOWSKI, NANCY
5020 SECOND ST

09/25/26
09/25/26

SEWER DRAIN PROBLEMS

MNT26-0545
COMPLETED

CI10-008083-0000-01

CITY OF SWARTZ CREEK
8083 CIVIC DR

09/25/26
09/25/26

BUILDING MAINTENANCE

MTRP26-0865
COMPLETED

HI10-009229-0000-04

PATEL, YESHA
9229 HILL RD

09/25/26
09/25/26

METER REPAIR

REPL26-0150
COMPLETED

BI20-004196-0000-04

COLLINS, NICOLE
4196 BIRCH LN

09/25/26
09/25/26

METER REPLACEMENT

MTRP26-0863
COMPLETED

CH20-009181-0000-03

GLASSTETTER, ANNA M
9181 CHESTERFIELD DR

09/28/26
09/28/26

METER REPAIR

CU26-000158
COMPLETED

EL10-004354-0000-10

WOODS, JANIELYNN
4354 ELMS RD

09/28/26
09/28/26

CONTINUOUS USAGE

CU26-000159
COMPLETED

SE20-005183-0000-01

NOWAK, JOAN M
5183 SEYMOUR RD

09/28/26
09/28/26

CONTINUOUS USAGE

WTON26-1942
CANCELLED

MO10-004374-0000-01

PARENTEAU, BETTY
4374 MORRISH RD

09/28/26
09/28/26

WATER TURN ON

CU26-000160
COMPLETED

BA10-006218-0000-01

RAUTIO, ROGER & PATRICIA
6218 BAINBRIDGE DR

09/29/26
09/29/26

CONTINUOUS USAGE

SAMP26-0164
COMPLETED

MO10-005121-0000-01

SWARTZ CREEK DPW, CITY OF
5121 MORRISH RD

09/29/26
09/29/26

WATER SAMPLES

RI26-000155
COMPLETED

BA10-006230-0000-02

WEDEL, RALPH
6230 BAINBRIDGE DR

09/30/26
09/30/26

RENTAL INSPECTION

Total Records:

Type

125

Report Generated:
10/1/2026
12:35 PM
City Council
Packet

63

October 12, 2026

Work Order #
Location ID
Work Order Status
Report Options: Completed From: 9/1/2026

City Council Packet

Customer Name
Service Address

Date Recd
Date Comp

Type

To: 9/30/2026

64

October 12, 2026

September 2026 Fuel Report
#7-15 4WD P/U gas
#2-08 4WD P/U gas
#7-22 4 WD P/U gas
#12-02 DUMP diesel
#21 WOOD CHIPPER diesel
#9-07 STREET SWEEPER diesel
# 5-26 STREET SWEEPER diesel
#5-18 KUBOTA (hours)
#1-20 4WD P/U diesel
#12-25 KUBOTA (hours)
#10-18 4WD P/U diesel
#8-22 CASE BACKHOE
#6-16 2WD P/U gas
#6-00 BACKHOE JCB

#1-22 DUMP

#12-04 DUMP diesel
#12-99 GENERATOR gas
#17 CASE BACKHOE diesel
#19 JD TRACTOR diesel
#9-22 PATCHER
#37 TRAIL ARROW
#10-15 GEN gas
#11-23 Big Plow Truck
gas can
8-24 Truck
3-26 Truck
4-26 Truck
9-24 Truck
5-25 Tractor
TOTAL

City Council Packet

Beginning
Mileage
65223
79380
28102
35469
2748
21580
29352.4
1602
10595
481.5
51348
592
95775
2198
10351
41889

Ending
Mileage

Gallons
Gas Purchased

Gallons Diesel
Purchased

28743

641

29508

156

94.6

11001

406

31.9

51770

422

37.1

59.5

0
0
0
0
0

80122
4098
9727
1302
1655
10513
11.73

Miles
Driven

9880
1506
2318
10984

65

153
204
663
471

19
30.5
83.3
50.7

3116

243

4.7

168.3

October 12, 2026

10/07/2026

Check Date

CHECK REGISTER FOR CITY OF SWARTZ CREEK
CHECK DATE FROM 09/01/2026 - 09/30/2026
Check

Vendor Name

Bank DORT DORT FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION
09/03/2026
38(E)
RICK CLOLINGER
09/03/2026
11697
AMAZING MIKE MAGIC SHOWS
09/03/2026

11698

JASON BOYD

Description

Amount

RICK CLOLINGER RETIREE MEDICAL REINBURS
MAGIC SHOW FOR MOVIE NIGHT 6..26.26

828.40
250.00

BOYDS LAWN & LANDSCAPING 8/24/26
BOYDS LAWN & LANDSCAPING 9/1/26

1,030.00
1,300.00
2,330.00

09/03/2026

11699

BP SURFACE SOLUTIONS LLC

6" CONCRETE ON LEAU LANE
ABRAMS PARK PAVILION

5,760.00
8,398.00
14,158.00

09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026

11700
11701
11702
11703
11704
11705
11706
11707
11708
11709
11710
11711
11712
11713
11714
11715
11716
11717
11718
11719
11720
11721
11722
11723
11724
11725
11726
11727

CHASE CARD SERVICES
CONSUMERS ENERGY
CONSUMERS ENERGY
CONSUMERS ENERGY
CONSUMERS ENERGY
CONSUMERS ENERGY
CONSUMERS ENERGY
CONSUMERS ENERGY
CONSUMERS ENERGY
CONSUMERS ENERGY
CONSUMERS ENERGY
CONSUMERS ENERGY
CONSUMERS ENERGY
CONSUMERS ENERGY
CONSUMERS ENERGY
CONSUMERS ENERGY
CONSUMERS ENERGY
CONSUMERS ENERGY
CONSUMERS ENERGY
DELTA DENTAL PLAN
DLZ MICHIGAN INC
FIDELITY SECURITY LIFE INSUR/EYEMED
FAMILY FARM AND HOME INC
FLEX ADMINISTRATORS
FLINT WELDING SUPPLY
FORREST, JACQUELINE
GENESEE CTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER SWM
GILL ROYS HARDWARE

MONTHLY STATEMENT AUGUST 2026
8011 MILLER RD
5121 MORRISH RD
5257 WINSHALL DR
8499 MILLER RD
4510 MORRISH RD
5015 HOLLAND DR LOT LIGHTS
5441 WHITNEY CT PAVILLION
8095 CIVIC DR
8083 CIVIC DR
8059 FORTINO DR
4125 ELMS RD 4353
4125 ELMS RD PAVILION 4437
6425 MILLER PARK & RIDE
8100 CIVIC DR
8301 CAPPY LN
5361 WINSHALL DR NP
5033 HOLLAND DR
5361 WINSHALL DR #2 RESTRMS 9987
RETIREE BENIFIT SEPTEMBER 2026
MS4 2026-2027 PROGRAM SERVICES THRU JUL
RETIREE VISION SEPTEMBER 2026
MONTHLY INVOICES AUGUST 2026
MONTHLY FSA ADMIN FEE THRU 08/1/26 - 8/3
CYLINDER COMPRESSED OXYGEN (3) @ 6.50 AU
REIMBURSE MILLAGE FOR BANK RUNS 8/17- 8/
NPDES PHASE II JULY 1, 2026 THRU SEPTEM
AUGUST 2026 INVOICES LESS DISCOUNT

09/03/2026

11728

JAY'S SEPTIC TANK SERVICE

PORT-A-JON RENTAL ELMS RD PARK 8/21/26
PORT-A-JON RENTAL ABRAMS PARK 8/25/26

4,538.23
34.37
331.54
29.75
0.05
42.50
42.95
29.75
972.00
46.34
78.53
64.26
33.97
80.93
1,258.72
327.20
34.21
136.88
39.59
357.38
630.00
30.76
1,128.73
40.00
20.25
92.80
451.32
590.85
540.00
260.00
800.00

09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026

11729
11730
11731

JOSEPH CLARK
KCI
KINCAID CONSTRUCTION

City Council Packet

JOE CLARK CLOTHING ALLOWANCE AMAZON
PROPOSAL EST. POSTAGE OCTOBER 2026 WATER
PORTA JOHN FOR PAJTAS THEATER 8/11/26 66

296.75
1,273.05
90.00
October 12, 2026

09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026

11732
11733
11734
11735
11736
11737

LVT SYSTEMS INC
MERCURY SOUND AND LIGHTING
MICHIGAN FENCE CO. INC.
MOLLY MAID OF METAMORA LLC
MR TWIST
NATIONWIDE CONSTRUCTION GROUP

INSTALL (1) 24'' DISPLAY IN 6 LOCATIONS
DESIGN SERVICE HOLLAND SQUARE PERGOLA PR
FIRE HALL FENCING
CLEANING CITY HALL 8/28/26 @191
BALLOON TWIST MOVIE NIGHT 6/26/26
7400 MILLER & 5464 SEYMOUR RD GAURD RAIL

3,246.00
1,250.00
4,904.00
191.00
240.00
4,500.00

09/03/2026

11738

OHM ADVISORS

DON SHENK RD CAPPY LANE AND WATER MAIN P
ONGOING PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMEN

1,049.50
1,225.00
2,274.50

09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/03/2026
09/10/2026
09/10/2026
09/10/2026
09/10/2026
09/10/2026
09/10/2026
09/10/2026
09/10/2026
09/10/2026

11739
11740
11741
11742
11743
11744
11745
11746
11747
11748
11749
11750
11751
11752
11753
11754
11755
11756
11757
11758
11759
11760
11761
11762
11763
11764
11765
11766
11767
39(E)
11768
11769
11770
11771
11772
11773
11774
11775

PITNEY BOWES INC.
PLANTE & MORAN PLLC
PRIORITY WASTE LLC
CHAD PARENTUEAU
STEVE COOKS
MARY VANDENBERG
BINGAMAN, DENISE
COTALITY CENTRALIZED REFUNDS
COTALITY CENTRALIZED REFUNDS
COTALITY CENTRALIZED REFUNDS
COTALITY CENTRALIZED REFUNDS
COTALITY CENTRALIZED REFUNDS
CORELOGIC
CAPITAL REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICE
CAPITAL REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICE
BIO-SERV CORPORATION
BIO-SERV CORPORATION
SMITH PAVING & TRUCKING
STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY
STAPLES
STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPT TRANS
SUPER FLITE OIL CO INC
SUPERIOR GROUNDCOVER INC
SWARTZ CREEK AREA FIRE DEPT.
SWARTZ CREEK AREA SENIOR CITZ.
TAYLOR & MORGAN CPA
THE DUNK TANK
UNITED STATES TREASURY
ZELINSKI, SUZANNE
VISUAL EDGE IT
ACE ASPHALT & PAVING CO INC
ALMA TIRE SERVICE
CONSUMERS ENERGY
CONSUMERS ENERGY
CONSUMERS ENERGY
CONSUMERS ENERGY
CONSUMERS ENERGY
CONSUMERS ENERGY

AUGUST 2026 STATEMENT
BILL FOR AUDIT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS F
PRIORITY WASTE JULY 1 2025 - JUNE 30 20
ELMS RD PAVILION REFUND #2 8/23/26
ELMS RD PAVILION #2 8.29.26
ELMS RD PAVILION #2 REFUND 8/30/26
2026 Sum Tax Refund 58-36-651-244
2026 Sum Tax Refund 58-36-530-013
2026 Sum Tax Refund 58-36-651-026
2026 Sum Tax Refund 58-02-502-032
2026 Sum Tax Refund 58-02-526-085
2026 Sum Tax Refund 58-03-626-021
2026 Sum Tax Refund 58-03-533-032
TAX OVER PAYMENT 58-01-100-045
TAX OVER PAYMENT 58-02-553-006
PEST CONTROL - PUBLIC SAFETY BLDG 8/4/26
PEST CONTROL - CITY HALL/LIBRARY-SR CTR
ASPHALT INSTALLATION
RETIREE LIFE INSURANCE SEPTEMBER 2026
BROTHER INK
MDOT PROJRCT 222037 AGREEMENT 23-5534
FUEL - DPW AUGUST 2026
WOOD FIBER/INSTALL ELMS PARK
MONTHLY RUNS FIRE & EMS AUGUST 2026
CDBG GRANT REIMB 2026
FINANICAL SERVIICES PROVIDED BY SHERI SP
DUNK TANK SERVICES ON AUGUST 7, 2026 FO
CHANGES FROM JUNE 30, 2026 FORM 941
UB refund for account: 0008352400
CONTRACT DATES 8/22/26 - 9/22/26
COLD PATCH
NEW TIRES AND BALANCE ON 5-26 STREET SWE
SIRENS TRAFFIC LIGHTS 1997
TRAFFIC LIGHTS 1781
ELMS PARKING LOT AREA LIGHTS 2300
STREET LIGHTS 1294
4524 MORRISH RD
48473 LED LIGHT RD WORCHESTER/CHESTERFIE

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11776

GEN CTY ROAD COMMISSION

CONSUMERS ENERGY CHARGE 1/30/26
CONSUMERS ENERGY CHARGE 3/31/26

1,141.67
34,000.00
33,561.00
200.00
200.00
200.00
37.65
5,408.38
2,349.85
1,653.45
1,460.55
2,921.37
1,930.01
7,602.78
3,315.28
75.00
160.00
1,800.00
102.81
137.50
8,060.49
1,653.33
8,740.00
3,184.88
196.00
6,587.50
405.00
332.19
75.66
282.38
754.60
768.70
36.58
562.68
51.66
2,885.89
82.82
7,891.40
16.54
17.33
33.87

09/10/2026

11777

LEGACY ASSESSING SERVICES INC

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2,975.64
October 12, 2026

09/10/2026
09/10/2026
09/10/2026
09/22/2026
09/22/2026
09/22/2026
09/22/2026

11778
11779
11780
40(E)
11781
11782
11783

LIFETIME URGENT CARE
MARISSA RABIDEAU
STATE OF MICHIGAN-DEQ WTR
RICK CLOLINGER
ADS PLUS PRINTING LLC
AMERICAN SEWER & DRAIN INC
ASPHALT RESTORATIONS

DOT PHYSICAL FOR MIKLEL LEAVITT
ELMS RD PAVILION REFUND #4 ON 9/5/26
DRINKING WATER LAB TESTING 8083 CIVIC ,5
RICK CLOLINGER RETIREE MEDICAL REINBURS
BUSINESS CARDS/A. ZETTEL (250)
8151 MILLER RD SEWER BACK UP 9/4/26
OVER BAND CRACK FILLING 8/4/26

90.00
200.00
48.00
828.40
67.00
395.00
45,191.00

09/22/2026

11784

JASON BOYD

BOYDS LAWN & LANDSCAPING 9/8/26
BOYDS LAWN & LANDSCAPING 9/115/26

1,000.00
1,300.00
2,300.00

09/22/2026
09/22/2026
09/22/2026
09/22/2026

11785
11786
11787
11788

CONSUMERS ENERGY
DELTA DENTAL PLAN
FARMER'S GARDEN LLC
FLINT CARPET

4484 MORRISH RD
RETIREE BENIFIT OCTOBER 2026
CITY MUMS 2026
PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING CARPET

09/22/2026

11789

GEN CTY ROAD COMMISSION

SIGNAL MILLER @ FAIRCHILD BILLED THRU 8
SIGNAL MTCE & OPERATIONS @ MIL & MORR/ D

58.64
357.38
528.00
2,873.08
261.93
833.47
1,095.40

09/22/2026

11790

GENESEE CTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER

7/29/26 - 8/26/26 AUGUST 2026 BULK WA

09/22/2026

11791

HYDRO DESIGNS INC

CROSS CONNECTION PROGRAM FY2026 JULY-JAN
CROSS CONNECTION PROGRAM FY2026 JULY-JAN

123,056.27
1,379.85
371.28
1,751.13

09/22/2026
09/22/2026
09/22/2026
09/22/2026
09/22/2026
09/22/2026
09/22/2026
09/22/2026
09/22/2026
09/22/2026
09/22/2026
09/22/2026
09/22/2026
09/22/2026
09/22/2026

11792
11793
11794
11795
11796
11797
11798
11799
11800
11801
11802
11803
11804
11805
11806

JAY'S SEPTIC TANK SERVICE
MERCURY SOUND AND LIGHTING
METRO POLICE AUTH OF GENESEE COUNTY
MGFOA
MOLLY MAID OF METAMORA LLC
ANGELA CARR
JUDY FROST
ALGER MACAULEY
BIO-SERV CORPORATION
RYMAR, CRYSTAL
SIMEN FIGURA & PARKER PLC
STATE OF MICHIGAN-DEQ WTR
SWARTZ CREEK COMMUNITY CHURCH
VC3 INC
WEB MATTERS

PORT-A-JON RENTAL ELMS RD PARK 9/18/26
DESIGN SERVICE HOLLAND SQUARE PERGOLA PR
AUGUST 2026 ORD AND FINES
MGFOA DUES THRU SEPTEMBER 2027
CLEANING CITY HALL 9.11.26 @191
ELMS RD PAVILION REFUND #4 ON 9/13/26
ELMS RD PAVILION #2
ELMS RD PAVILION #1 OM 9/13/26
PEST CONTROL - PUBLIC SAFETY BLDG 9/8/26
UB refund for account: 0000103800
MONTHLY INVOICE AUGUST 2026
DRINKING WATER LAB 8/18/26 OAKVIEW, DRA
NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL ELECTION RENTA
MICROSOFT BUSNS STANDARD/EXCHANGE ONLINE
WEBSITE HOSTING FROMOCTOBER 2026 TO OCTO

09/22/2026

11807

STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY

RETIREE LIFE INSURANCE OCTOBER 2026
RETIREE LIFE INSURANCE APRIL 2026 LOST P

540.00
42,274.19
307.56
150.00
191.00
200.00
200.00
200.00
75.00
241.15
3,007.00
48.00
1,225.00
402.31
99.00
102.81
107.43
210.24

DORT TOTALS:
Total of 114 Checks:
Less 0 Void Checks:
Total of 114 Disbursements:

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420,123.88

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FIFTH AMENDMENT TO
GENESEE COUNTY PHASE II REGULATIONS STORM WATER
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACT

THIS FIFTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT, made and entered into as of the 1st day
of October, 2026, by and among the COUNTY OF GENESEE, a Michigan county corporation
(hereinafter referred to as the “County”), by and through its Drain Commissioner, as County
Agency, and the TOWNSHIP OF CLAYTON, TOWNSHIP OF DAVISON, CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF FENTON, CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF FLINT, CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF
GENESEE, CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF GRAND BLANC, CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MT.
MORRIS, CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF VIENNA, CITY OF BURTON, CITY OF CLIO, CITY
OF DAVISON, CITY OF FENTON, CITY OF FLUSHING, CITY OF GRAND BLANC, CITY
OF LINDEN, CITY OF MT. MORRIS and CITY OF SWARTZ CREEK (hereinafter referred to
individually as a “Municipality” or collectively as the “Municipalities”):

W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the County and the Municipalities are subject to the requirements of the
Phase II Storm Water Regulations (the “Phase II Regulations”) published by the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) in the Federal Register on December 8, 1999; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the County of Genesee has established the
Genesee County Storm Water Management System (the “System”) to provide, among other
things, storm water management services to the Municipalities pursuant to the provisions of Act
342, Public Acts of Michigan, 1939, as amended (“Act 342”), to enable the County and the
Municipalities to comply with the requirements of the Phase II Regulations and to engage in
other watershed management activities related thereto; and

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WHEREAS, the County Drain Commissioner (hereinafter referred to as the “County
Agency”) has been designated as the agency of the County in connection with the establishment,
management and operation of the System; and

WHEREAS, the County, the Municipalities, with the exception of the Township of
Clayton and the Charter Township of Grand Blanc which are added as parties and Municipalities
to this Fifth Amendment to Genesee County Phase II Regulations Storm Water Management
System Contract, and other units of local government in the County have previously entered into
the Genesee County Phase II Regulations Storm Water Management System Contract, dated as
of May 1, 2001, as amended by the First Amendment to Genesee County Phase II Regulations
Storm Water Management System Contract, the Second Amendment to Genesee County Phase II
Regulations Storm Water Management System Contract, the Third Amendment to Genesee
County Phase II Regulations Storm Water Management System Contract and the Fourth
Amendment to Genesee County Phase II Regulations Storm Water Management System
Contract (as amended, the “Contract”), pursuant to which the County agreed to provide such
services as are necessary (defined therein as the “Services”) to assist the County, the
Municipalities identified in the Genesee County Phase II Regulations Storm Water Management
System Contract, dated as of May 1, 2001, and each amendment thereto, and such other local
units of government in complying with the requirements of the Phase II Regulations and in other
watershed management activities, including, but not limited to, applying for NPDES permit
coverage and planning for and implementing storm water discharge management controls
(known as “best management practices”) with respect to the following minimum control
measures: (a) public education and outreach on storm water impacts; (b) public
participation/involvement; (c) illicit discharge detection and elimination; (d) construction site
storm water runoff control; (e) post-construction storm water runoff control; and (f) pollution
prevention/good housekeeping for municipal operations; and

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WHEREAS, the Contract provided for a budget of not to exceed $250,000 for the
Services and set forth the manner in which the budgeted cost of the Services was to be allocated
among the County and the Municipalities; and

WHEREAS, the Contract also provided for the creation of a Phase II Storm Water
Advisory Committee (the Committee”), which consists of one representative from the County
and each of the Municipalities; and

WHEREAS, the Committee has appointed three subcommittees with the following
responsibilities to assist in the implementation of the best management practices: (a) the Public
Education Program Subcommittee, with responsibility for public education and participation; (b)
the Monitoring and Mapping Subcommittee, with responsibility for the illicit discharge program,
which will identify and map all municipal discharges to open waters; and (c) the New
Construction Standards Subcommittee, with responsibility for construction standards,
redevelopment standards, oversight of all watersheds and the preparation of the pollution
prevention program known as the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Initiative; and

WHEREAS, the County and the Municipalities desire to proceed with the foregoing
implementation activities and any other activities required by the Phase II Regulations
(hereinafter referred to as the “Implementation Activities”) and to provide a method for
allocating the costs of such activities, and it is therefore necessary to amend and supplement the
Contract in the manner hereinafter set forth.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the covenants of each other,
the parties hereto agree as follows:

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1.

The cost of the Services to be provided by the County in connection with the

Implementation Activities will consist of budgeted costs and variable costs.

(a)

The budgeted costs shall not exceed $200,000 per Fiscal Year (as

hereinafter defined), which amount is hereby approved by the parties. For purposes of this Fifth
Amendment to Contract, the term “Fiscal Year” shall mean the fiscal year of the County, which
currently begins on October 1 of each year and ends on September 30 of the following year,.
The County agrees to pay twenty-five percent (25%) of the budgeted cost of such Services each
Fiscal Year and the remaining seventy-five percent (75%) of the budgeted cost of such Services
(the “Local Share”) shall be allocated each Fiscal Year to each Municipality on the basis of a
fraction, the numerator of which is the population for such Municipality at the beginning of such
Fiscal Year and the denominator of which is the population for all Municipalities at the
beginning of such Fiscal Year.

(b)

Budgeted costs referred to in subsection (a) above do not include Services

relating to the illicit discharge elimination program (“IDEP”). Those Services relating to the
IDEP shall be allocated to each Municipality as a variable cost. Each Municipality shall be
responsible for paying for IDEP Services that are directly related to each Municipal Separate
Storm Sewer System (“MS4”) that is owned by such Municipality. During each year that this
Fifth Amendment to Contract is in effect, the County shall prepare a statement for each
Municipality identifying each MS4 owned by such Municipality and an estimated amount for
each Municipality to comply with the IDEP. If requested by the Municipality, the variable costs
for the IDEP will be payable in equal quarterly installments.

(c)

Budgeted costs referred to in subsection (a) and IDEP costs referred to in

subsection (b) above do not include wet weather testing costs for the permitted Total Maximum
Daily Load (TMDL) of E. coli. The budgeted costs shall not exceed $20,000 per Fiscal Year (as

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hereinafter defined), which amount is hereby approved by the parties. Those Services relating to
the TMDL shall be allocated to each Municipality within the TMDL area using the same
payment division as in subsection (a) for those Municipalies located within the TMDL area shall
be responsible for paying for wet weather testing. Each Municipality agrees to pay the County
its share, as set forth in Section 1, of the cost of the Services for the Implementation Activities,
promptly upon receipt of an invoice for the same from the County Agency. The County Agency
intends to send such an invoice to each Municipality quarterly on December 1, March 1, June 1
and September 1 of each Fiscal Year. The Municipalities shall not be responsible for their share
of any budgeted costs for the Services in connection with the Implementation Activities that
exceed $200,000 in any Fiscal Year unless such additional costs shall have been approved by a
majority of the members of the Committee. If such additional costs are so approved, each
Municipality agrees to pay its share, as set forth in Section 1, of such costs promptly upon receipt
of an invoice for the same from the County Agency.

2.

The payments made by the Municipalities pursuant to Section 2 shall be used

solely and only to pay for the Services for the Implementation Activities, and after payment of
all costs of the Services as contemplated by this Fifth Amendment to Contract, any surplus
remaining from the payments made by the County and the Municipalities for such Services shall
be credited to the County and the Municipalities for charges for Services in the following Fiscal
Year pro rata in accordance with the percentages set forth in Section 1.

3.

All powers, duties and functions vested by this Fifth Amendment to Contract in

the County shall be exercised and performed by the County Agency for and on behalf of the
County unless otherwise provided by law or in this Fifth Amendment to Contract.

4.

In the event that any one or more of the provisions of this Fifth Amendment to

Contract shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such

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invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provisions hereof, but this Fifth
Amendment to Contract shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision
had never been contained herein.

5.

This Fifth Amendment to Contract shall become effective on October 1, 2026,

after approval by the governing body of each Municipality and by the Board of Commissioners
of the County and execution by the authorized officials of the parties; may be executed in several
counterparts; and shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their
respective successors and assigns.

6.

The Contract, as amended and supplemented by this Fifth Amendment to

Contract, is hereby ratified and confirmed, and shall terminate on October 1, 2031 unless
extended by the parties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Fifth Amendment to
Contract to be executed and delivered, by their respective duly authorized officers, all as of the
day and year first above written.

COUNTY OF GENESEE

TOWNSHIP OF CLAYTON
By:

By:

Supervisor
Drain Commissioner,
as County Agency
And:
Clerk

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TOWNSHIP OF DAVISON

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF FENTON

By:

By:
Supervisor

Supervisor

And:

And:
Clerk

Clerk

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF FLINT

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF GENESEE

By:

By:
Supervisor

Supervisor

And:

And:
Clerk

Clerk

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MT. MORRIS

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF VIENNA

By:

By:
Supervisor

Supervisor

And:

And:
Clerk

Clerk

CITY OF BURTON

CITY OF CLIO

By:

By:
Mayor

Mayor

And:

And:
Clerk

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CITY OF DAVISON

CITY OF FENTON

By:

By:
Mayor

Mayor

And:

And:
Clerk

Clerk

CITY OF FLUSHING

CITY OF GRAND BLANC

By:

By:
Mayor

Mayor

And:

And:
Clerk

Clerk

CITY OF LINDEN

CITY OF MT. MORRIS

By:

By:
Mayor

Mayor

And:

And:
Clerk

Clerk

CITY OF SWARTZ CREEK

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF GRAND BLANC

By:

By:
Mayor

And:

Supervisor
And:

Clerk

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Phone: (810) 635-4464

City of Swartz Creek
Proof of Pavilion Reservation

Fax: (810) 635-2887

Non-Reservable: Playscapes, Restrooms, Play Equipment, Tennis Courts, Volleyball Courts and Basketball Courts. Ball fields may
be requested during the week by submitting a schedule to the City Offices, including dates, times, field location and
group requesting the reservation; all of which will be reviewed and scheduled administratively.
All monies, including a $300 refundable security deposit, must be paid at time of reservation. Only Cash payments will be
accepted for a rental date of five (5) days or less. Any cancellations or alterations must be made two (2) weeks prior to event date.
All cancellations and alterations are subject to a $20.00 Fee. ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS DUE TO WEATHER.

Park Fees Apply on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. Fees Charged May through October.
Elms Park- 4125 Elms Rd
Otterburn Park- 6162 Bristol Rd
Abrams Park- 5225 Winshall Dr.
○ #1 $80.00 ($270250.00 non-resident) ○ #1 $50.00 ($180.00200 non-resident) ○ #1 $80.00 ($250.00270 non-resident)
60 People Maximum Electricity
50 People Maximum Electricity
60 People Maximum Electricity
○ #2 $100.00 ($325305.00 nonresident)
75 People Maximum Electricity
○ #3 $50.00 ($180.00200 non-resident)
25 People Maximum
○ #4 $80.00 ($250.00270 non-resident)
60 People Maximum Electricity

○ #2 $50.00 ($180.00200 non-resident)
60 People Maximum Electricity
○ #3 $40.00 ($150.00170 non-resident)
35 People Maximum Electricity
○ #4 $40.00 ($150.00170 non-resident)
35 People Maximum Electricity
○ Ball Field

○ Ball Field
○ Soccer Field

Date of Reservation__________________________
Name of Responsible Party ______________________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________ Phone:__________________________
City _________________________________________________ Zip ____________________________
Number of Guests _____________ Nature of Activity _________________________________________
Responsible Party Signature ____________________________________________________________
E-Mail Address________________________________________________________________________
Deposits can be expected to be returned within 30 days of reservation date.
CASH

CHECK#

Receipt #

Area restrooms are attended to during the early morning hours in the summertime. Due to high park volume and
vandalism, you are strongly encouraged to bring your own paper products and soap or sanitizer for restroom use.

IF THERE ARE PROBLEMS AT THE PARK CONTACT 911.
Park Reservation & Rules:

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Elms Park
1. Pavilion #1 (60 people)
2. Pavilion #2 (75 people)
Restrooms attached; not reservable
3. Pavilion #3 (25 people)
4. Pavilion #4 (60 people)
5. Pavilion #5 (cannot be reserved)
6. Parking
7. Soccer Field
8. Ball Field
9. Basketball Courts
10. Pickleball
11. Tennis Courts
12. Sledding Hill
13. Skating Area (Mobile Toilet Location)
14. Dog Park
15. Dragon Area Playscape
16. Playground Area
17. Volleyball with net
18. Football/Soccer (Seasonal Mobile Toilet Location)
Grill

Abrams Park

Park Reservation & Rules:

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Phone: (810) 635-4464
Fax: (810) 635-2887
www.cityofswartzcreek.org

2026

Fall

Making Memories in the Creek
Fall is here, and there are plenty of ways to enjoy it right here in our City of Swartz Creek.
Many of us are starting to decorate for Fall and Halloween. Take a walk through your neighborhood and
check out the displays, or walk a route you normally drive. You’ll be surprised the things you notice on a
walk that go unseen as you drive by every day. If you haven't walked the trail from Morrish Road to
Fairchild Street, give it a try. This is my favorite section of trail as it follows the water and is tree lined.
Our parks are great places to spend a fall afternoon. The weather is perfect for getting outside, and there
is still plenty of time for the kids to enjoy the playground before winter arrives. A quick trip to the park can
be an easy way to get everyone out of the house for a while. Bring the dog too, just don’t forget the leash.
A family bike ride through town on a fall afternoon is an enjoyable way to spend a day. While you're out,
stop for an ice cream or grab a cup of coffee along the trail. Sometimes that's all it takes to turn a regular
afternoon into something treasured for years. There are bike racks downtown, in the parks, and at some
of the businesses along the trails.
The Fall sports season is here. Support our local teams and show your school spirit by attending athletic
events at the Swartz Creek High School stadium. Make Friday nights something to look forward to and to
recall fondly.
Jeepers Creekers is coming up on October 17th. It’s an opportunity to get together with friends and neighbors and enjoy a day of Halloween fun. For families with kids, it is a good way to get into the Halloween
spirit. With a 5k fun run, vendor market, and trunk or treat event there is something for every age group.
You don’t need big plans for a great day. A walk or ride on the trail, some time at the park or an evening at
the football field can be enough. These everyday things can become core memories. I’d encourage you to
make those memories right here in your home town.
Fall won't last forever, so it is worth getting out and enjoying it while we have it.
Sincerely,
Mayor Nate Henry
Find the community calendar and service information online at: www.cityofswartzcreek.org
Office Hours: Monday 8am-6pm, Tues & Thursday 8am-430pm, Wednesday 8am-4pm, Friday by appointment
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Call 911 For After-Hours Emergencies:
Do so for water and sewer problems such as water main breaks or sewer backups.
Messages at the office are not checked on the weekends or after hours.

Election News!
The absentee ballots were sent out Friday, September 25, 2026. If you have not received your ballot by
mail, please contact the clerk’s office at (810) 635-4464.
Public Accuracy Testing will be held October 13, 2026 @10am at the Paul Bueche Municipal Building located at 8083 Civic Dr, Swartz Creek, in the council chambers.
Early Day Voting will be October 24, 2026 through November 1, 2026 from 8am- 4 pm, at the Paul Bueche
Municipal Building located at 8083 Civic Dr, Swartz Creek, in the council chambers.
The General Election will be held November 3, 2026 from 7am through 8pm held at the Swartz Creek Community Church located at 7400 Miller Rd, Swartz Creek

Swartz Creek Fire Department
Fire Extinguishers: The Swartz Creek Area Fire Department does not dispose of fire extinguishers. If you
have an extinguisher that needs to be disposed of, please contact a local fire extinguisher company for assistance.
Smoke, CO & Fire Alarms: Please remember that most residential smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
have a 10-year service life and should be replaced when they reach the end of that lifespan. If your alarm
begins to beep, pay attention to the pattern. A single or rapid beep that stops for a period of time may indicate that the device has reached the end of its service life or that the battery needs to be replaced. Also, if
your detector displays “97,” it may actually be displaying “Lb,” which indicates low battery.
Your Swartz Creek Area Firefighters welcome you to join us for our annual Fire Prevention Open House
on October 17 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Visit us at either of our locations: City Station 8100 Civic Drive
Swartz Creek and the Township Station 1496 S. Seymour Road, at the corner of Seymour and Corunna
We look forward to seeing you and your families! Come out, meet your firefighters, check out the equipment, and learn more about fire safety in our community.
Chief Plumb

Greetings from your Metro Police Authority,
With the Holidays approaching, we would like to offer a few important crime prevention tips:
1. Retrieve delivered packages from your porch as soon as possible.
2. Always lock your car doors.
3. Do not leave purses unattended in cars and grocery carts.
4. Keep exterior lighting on around your residence during nighttime hours.
5. Always be vigilant for suspicious people and activity in your neighborhood and shopping areas.
6. Do not provide personal information to unsolicited contacts by telephone, email or otherwise.
7. Please expect more pedestrians and traffic this Halloween, with the holiday falling on a Saturday.
As always, if you see something, say something!
Chief Muphy
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Winter Reminders
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is no parking on any city street from 2am-6am.
Please be mindful to only park on city streets where it is not
prohibited. Keeping vehicles off the street permits winter
maintenance. Violations will be issued to vehicles parking illegally.
 Property owners are responsible for clearing their sidewalks after snow and ice events! Folks leaving town for the
winter should make arrangements to have this done. Failure to
do so can result in the clearing of the walkway by a contractor
at the owners expense, and/or fines($$$)! Please keep the
walks clear!
 Visit www.cityofswartzcreek.org for updates or like us on Facebook!

ACH PAYMENTS COMING SOON
Big changes to our online payment system. Once the transition is complete, you will be able to sign up for
ACH payments for your utility bills and your property tax bills. Please keep an eye on the website for more
information.

Residential Cross Connection Control Program
All residential homes must be inspected for cross-connections! This is a Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy requirement. Whether we like it or not, additional regulations are upon us.
However, we are finding that inspections are quick, painless, and generally result in absolutely no homeowner obligations. We ask for your cooperation. Look for the scheduling letter from the inspector!
The city is contracting with Hydrocorp, Inc. to perform inspections on residential dwellings. They are generally looking to make sure that boilers, irrigation systems, and hose bibs have appropriate backflow prevention devices. Such devices ensure water is not siphoned into the public mains during a loss of pressure.
Owners can expect notification from the
contractor to access each property to perform an inspection. If such connections exist, the contractor will supply complementary devices (if available) or otherwise send
notice to correct specific connections.
Again, this is extraordinarily rare!
Please work with us as we complete this
task. Our goal is to ensure that our water
system is safe from backflows of all kinds
and that we are compliant with state regulations.
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Fall Lawn Care for Watershed Protection
As we leave summer boating and swimming behind, what can we be doing this fall to keep our rivers
healthy and clean? We can be smart about fertilizing and raking leaves! Fall chores have an impact on the
storm water runoff coming from our yards. Here are simple steps you can do to help keep our rivers,
streams, and lakes healthy:
Do not dump your leaves into storm drains or ditches! Decomposing leaves add excessive nutrients that
cause algae growth and take the oxygen out of the water that goes directly to our rivers. This harms fish
and other aquatic animals and destroys their habitat.
Fertilizer should be applied in the fall for a healthy lawn in the spring.
When applying fertilizer, keep a minimum 10-foot buffer from ditches and storm drains. This prevents nitrogen and phosphorus from washing into our waterways.
Do not dump any materials down storm drain catch basins in streets or parking lots. All storm drains are
connected directly to the river! Remember, only rain in the drain!
Visit ClearGeneseeWater.org for more lawn care tips throughout the year.

City of Swartz Creek
8083 Civic Dr.
Swartz Creek, MI 48473

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