The City is partnering with Cargill and Living Lands and Waters as part of our annual Free tree giveaway! Choose from Red Oak, Bur Oak,Swamp Oak and Pecan. Visit City Hall Tuesday through Friday this week during open office hours of 7:30am-4:30pm. First come, first served with a 2 tree limit please. While supplies last! https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/

Learn valuable skills and join our Department of Public Works team as a seasonal employee. Positions are now available for immediate hiring of 40 hours a week starting now until October 15, 2025. Work side by side with certified laborers and perform maintenance and beautification throughout the community. Interviews will be ongoing until positions (4) are filled. Employment Application Want a summer job but not quite 40 hours a week? Apply to work at Pine Shores Golf Course for grounds maintenance or in the Pro-shop, at the St. Clair Boat Harbor as a Dock Attendent or with our Recreation Department to lifeguard at the Community Pool or be a Playground Assistant during our summer YAPS program. These positions fill up quick. Apply today! Summer Jobs

4/22/25: The public comment period to provide comments prior to the submission of the application has now closed.  However, comments will still be accepted by Administration and City Council up to and throughout the project. The City will hold a public meeting for the purpose of receiving public comments and input regarding the proposed Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Planning Document. The public meeting will be held Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 547 N. Carney Dr, St Clair, MI 48079. The Project Plan focuses on improving reliability of the City’s wastewater treatment plant and sewer collection system to safely convey and treat wastewater. The proposed projects include: Improvements at the wastewater treatment plant to improve worker safety, equipment reliability, and compliance with water quality standards. Improvements in the sewer collection system to improve backup electrical power. Improvements in the sewer collection system to extend the reliability and life of the sewer system. The estimated cost for the proposed improvements is $5,700,000. Read this notice on how to participate: FULL NOTICE of PUBLIC MEETING CWSRF Wastewater System Improvements DRAFT Project Plan

The Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin flushing all hydrants the week of Monday, April 7, 2025. The flushing will begin on hydrants at the northern city limits and continue south until all are complete. For specific questions of the process, please contact the DPW at 810-329-5277 or email info@cityofstclair.com. At least twice a year, the St. Clair DPW performs city-wide hydrant flushing. Hydrant flushing is vital to maintaining City operations. This is because hydrant flushing ensures that the City’s water distribution system is properly functioning; it makes sure that firefighters, businesses, and residents have access to a sufficient water flow. Hydrant flushing also improves water quality when iron and other mineral deposits are flushed from the water mains.  During hydrant flushing, residents may experience discoloration in their water and may notice reduced water pressure and flow. This is perfectly safe and normal. Residents should expect their water to completely return to its normal state by the end of the hydrant flushing week. If your water has not returned to its normal color, then, please call the DPW at (810) 329-5277 or Water Treatment Plant at (810) 329-5276. Thank you. Although water is safe to use and consume during hydrant flushing, you may want to collect water (in pitchers before flushing) for your everyday use, including drinking and cooking. If you use water during hydrant flushing for tasks like dishwashing, laundry, or showering, you may experience discoloration/staining of your clothes or household items. Take the initiative and get your laundry and dishes done before hydrant flushing starts. Water is discolored because mineral deposits are being stirred up and flushed through the system. However, there are no health hazards associated with discolored water. The water is safe to use and consume during hydrant flushing, but it may stain laundry and other household items. If your water is discolored, slowly run cold water out of your faucet until the water becomes clear. You may have to do this several times before your water returns to its normal state.

Press Release City of St. Clair Earns 2024 Tree City USA Recognition From Arbor Day Foundation St. Clair, Michigan (February 24, 2025)– The Arbor Day Foundation named City of St. Clair a 2024 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to benefit its community. The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit with a mission to inspire people to plant, nurture and celebrate trees. Its network of more than a million supporters and partners has helped the organization plant more than 500 million trees in forests and communities across more than 60 countries since 1972. The Tree City USA program has recognized cities and towns that leverage urban forestry to enhance the livability and sustainability of their local area for over 50 years. “We all have a role to play in shaping our future and tree champions like St. Clair are leading the way,” said Michelle Saulnier, Vice President of Programs at the Arbor Day Foundation. “Trees are critical infrastructure, building resiliency and fostering good health in our nation’s cities. We’re proud St. Clair is among the Arbor Day Foundation’s growing network of communities dedicated to creating positive impact through trees.” In cities and neighborhoods, trees are proven to help mitigate the urban heat island effect, reduce stormwater runoff, improve air quality, and boost mental and physical health. When the right trees are planted in the right places, they can also reduce traffic noise, increase property values, and lower energy costs for homeowners. “The City of St. Clair is proud of our commitment and partnership with the Arbor Fay Foundation. As recognized for 26 years, the City has shown vested interest by balancing development with care of the environment. Strict enforcement of the Tree Ordinance is a top priority for the betterment of the community.”  Annette Sturdy, City Clerk To earn Tree City USA recognition, a city must uphold four core standards including maintaining a tree board or department, having a community tree ordinance, spending at least $2 per capita on urban forestry, and participating in an Arbor Day celebration. The Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA program is operated in partnership with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service.  To learn more about the program or how to apply, visit arborday.org. About the Arbor Day Foundation The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. They foster a growing community of more than 1 million leaders, innovators, planters, and supporters united by their bold belief that a more hopeful future can be shaped through the power of trees. For more than 50 years, they’ve answered critical need with action, planting more than half a billion trees alongside their partners. And this is only the beginning. The Arbor Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pursuing a future where all life flourishes through the power of trees. Learn more at arborday.org.    

Please note that Winter Decorations-artificial flowers, wreaths, grave blankets, or decorative items- must be removed from graves by April 1 of each year. Fresh flowers only are permitted in Hillside Cemetery from April 1 through November 1 of each year.  A hanging basket, a flower stand or one pot (no larger than 14” round) per grave will be permitted.  A copy of all cemetery rules may be viewed at www.cityofstclairmi.gov.  For information, call the City Clerk’s Office at 810-329-7121.

Join our team! The City is currently interviewing for a part-time Building Administrative Assistant.  Please submit interest by 3:00pm, Friday, March 21, 2025. For more details: https://cityofstclairmi.gov/employment-opportunities/

The Monday, March 17, 2025 7pm City Council meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, March 18, 2025 @6pm. Same location: 547 N. Carney Drive

Winter Taxes are due to the City of St. Clair office by 4:30pm Friday, February 28, 2025. Payments can be made by in person 547 N. Carney Drive or online through the ‘Make a Payment’ link.  Cash, check or credit card accepted in person.

A snow emergency has been declared in the City of St. Clair from 8am Saturday, February 15, 2025 through 6pm Sunday, February 16, 2025.  The Snow Emergency Ordinance (2008-04) prohibits parking on any City street when snow exceeds or is expected to exceed 4 inches. Please remove all vehicles from the streets to avoid being ticketed or towed at the owners expense. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Stay safe! Snow Emergency Ordinance (2008-04)