Mayor reports online federal operation listing; officials say no local confirmation Mayor Ballard said a Homeland Security/Border Patrol website showed an operation in Flat Rock detaining four people; he and the police chief said city offices had no information and Representative Jamie Thompson had posted about it and was seeking details.

Flat Rock's mayor reveals a shocking federal operation may have taken place in the city, but local officials are left in the dark.

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Mayor warns of countywide busing ballot and GLWA rate meeting; schedules dam public meeting Mayor told the council Wayne County will place a countywide busing/transportation question on the August ballot that could add nearly a mill to local taxes if approved; he also flagged a proposed ~5.5% GLWA water-rate increase with a public meeting Feb. 25 and plans a dam-focused public presentation.

Flat Rock residents face a crucial decision this August: will you support a countywide busing ballot that could raise your taxes?

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Developer presents 200 MW Eagle Energy battery project, highlights safety, timelines and brownfield cleanup James Hinkston of the Eagle Energy development team told the Flat Rock City Council the proposed 200 MW, battery-only Eagle Energy Storage Project would cost about $300 million, create roughly 100 construction jobs, clean up a brownfield site and target operations in 2028–29.

A groundbreaking $300 million Eagle Energy Storage Project is set to transform a brownfield site in Flat Rock into a 200-megawatt battery facility, promising job creation and enhanced grid reliability.

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Council approves pension/OPEB top‑ups, adopts capital asset policy and okays HVAC and equipment needs Council approved a budget amendment adding $200,000 to the pension plan and $100,000 to retiree health, accepted a capital asset management policy to guide five‑year planning, approved a $7,254 HVAC bill, and authorized a tabulator upgrade and an acting city clerk appointment.

The council's latest decisions are set to enhance financial stability and infrastructure, including a $200,000 boost to the pension plan and a new capital asset management policy for future improvements.

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Flat Rock gets $30,000 for dam drilling as council continues due diligence Mayor Beller said the city secured $30,000 to begin core drilling and testing at the Flat Rock Dam; the council and city attorney said the project is entering a due‑diligence phase and residents urged review of historical records.

Flat Rock is set to dig deep into its history and infrastructure with a newly approved $30,000 for dam drilling and core sampling!

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Council approves three‑year extension for lead service‑line replacements Council approved a three‑year extension of the 2023 low‑bid contract to continue lead service‑line replacements, estimating about $600,000 over three years and reporting roughly 108 replacements completed so far with about 172 remaining known or possible lines.

The city council just approved a three-year extension for lead service-line replacements, ensuring progress continues on this vital public health initiative with an estimated $600,000 budget!

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Auditor gives Flat Rock a ‘clean’ opinion, council told finances are healthy City auditor Daniel Beard reported an unmodified (clean) audit opinion on Flat Rock’s 2024 financial statements, citing a prior-year pension grant that temporarily inflated revenues and noting strong working capital and healthy water-and-sewer fund results.

Flat Rock's finances just received a glowing endorsement with a "clean" audit opinion, revealing impressive year-over-year growth and a healthy outlook for public safety and infrastructure.

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Flat Rock council enters closed session to pursue due diligence on HCMA offer for Flat Rock Dam Council discussed a tentative offer from the Huron-Clinton Metroparks Authority to acquire the Flat Rock Dam, agreed to conduct a 90-day due-diligence period if a letter of intent is executed, and recessed into closed session to review the proposal and related contract terms.

Flat Rock's council is considering a major move to buy the Flat Rock Dam, but residents are calling for more environmental studies before any commitment!

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Flat Rock council approves $788,885 fire engine purchase, votes to waive bidding The Flat Rock City Council unanimously approved buying an in‑stock Spartan fire engine for $788,885 and voted to waive the formal bidding process; one councilmember recorded a dissenting vote on the waiver.

The Flat Rock City Council has made a bold move, approving the purchase of a new fire engine for nearly $800,000 while bypassing the usual bidding process to ensure it arrives by Thanksgiving!

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