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City Commission

The Clare City Commission met February 15.

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Minutes from the February 1 meeting are now available.

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Let-Run Order In Effect

CLARE WATER CUSTOMERS ARE BEING PLACED ON 'LET RUN' STATUS FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE WINTER DUE TO EXCESSIVELY DEEP FROST LEVELS & EXTREME COLD.  'LET RUN' CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING:

The City of Clare is NOT responsible for thawing frozen water lines! Water is to run from the time the consumer is informed by Clare DPW until the City notifies you to stop the ‘let run’.  The water is to be run 24 hours a day, a stream the size of a pencil lead or slightly larger (between 1/8 and 1/4”). The Customer is liable to pay all charges related to the thawing of water lines if water freezes after being placed on the ‘let run’ order. Your water bill (during this let run period) will be averaged on your past consumption.  Warning: Do not shut the water off until directed to do so by the City of Clare.  Be especially careful in the springtime – with the sun out daily, it tends to drive the frost down deeper, not out as many people believe! If you have questions about this ‘let run’ order, please call the Utility Billing Department at 386-2182 x201.

*IMPORTANT*

DO NOT SHUT YOUR WATER OFF UNTIL NOTIFIED

TO DO SO BY THE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT!

COVID-19 Updates

Please click here for a full overview of frequently-updated COVID-19 information and announcements important for residents of the City of Clare.

CITY OF CLARE PUBLIC BUILDINGS

IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MOST RECENT MDHHS ORDER, ALL CITY OFFICES ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH MARCH 29, 2021.

Police and Fire personnel remain on duty with appropriate protective procedures in place. Public Works and Water Department personnel continue to provide essential services.

Utility Payments can be paid by Credit/Debit Card at this link

or by placing your check or money order in the Drop Box.

WE WILL NOT BE CONDUCTING ANY NON-ESSENTIAL BUSINESS.

To schedule an appointment for essential services contact:

Cemetery & Utilities: 989-424-4071
   Tax & Property Information: 989-424-4069 or 989-424-4070
    Assessing: 989-424-4066
    Building Department & Permits: 989-424-4049 or 989-539-2761
    Department of Public Works: 989-424-4072
    Front Desk: 989-424-4064
Clerk: 989-424-4068
    City Manager: 989-424-4065    

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