Downtown Development

DDA Board Members

During the 2023/2024 fiscal year, the Clay Township DDA participated in the following activities:

· Continued maintenance/preservation of the Township Park buildings, grounds and signage

· Project construction for Pearl Beach Pier restrooms, and parking lot, road resurfacing and planning/engineering continues for a greenspace/picnic area. Repairs made at the Pearl Beach Pier

· Completed project construction of the Clay Township Park Pickleball courts

· Replacement of the Clay Township Police Department generator/upgrade

· Annual maintenance and inspection of outdoor warning sirens in the downtown district

The DDA was a sponsor to the following events:

· Clay Day - a celebration to mark the founding of Clay Township and its rich history and resources

· Sturgeon for Tomorrow-North Channel Sturgeon Classic and Sturgeon/Scarecrow Festival

· Music in the Park-Clay Township series and stage rental

· Michigan Chapter-Antique and Classic Boat Society Boat Show

· St Clair County Quilt Trail

· Algonac Clay Historical Society Ship Camera

· Christmas Decorations in the Clay Township Park

The DDA continues to offer applications for Façade Grants, for improvements made within the Downtown District

DDA Ongoing & Future Projects:

· Exercise Equipment Stations at the Clay Township Park *with SCC ARPA funds Grant

· Mobile Community Promotions Stage *with SCC ARPA funds

· Volleyball court, cornhole stations and other outdoor activities at the Clay Township Park

· Construction of an updated playground area, equipment and rubber play surface in collaboration with a DNR Spark Grant Award

· Future M-29 ditch and sidewalk project; (concurrent with planned M-29 water line replacement using Water Fund revenue)

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