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)