Council Member· 2023–2027
Linda C. Bertges
St. Clair Shores
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 14
- Total speaking time
- 1:01:32
- Avg per meeting
- 4:24
- Segments
- 901
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Top issues during term (10)(Water Utilities)
Water, Sewer, and Storm Rate Increases
Typical residential water and sewer bill up about $4.25 per month ($12.75 per quarter).
Sanitary sewer lining expansion
$308,000 from the sewer fund; potential future savings via AI review.
Jefferson Sewer Relief Project Disruptions
Project is on budget, funded largely by county, federal ARPA funds, and SEMSD — not the city.
Five-year Macomb County blanket maintenance permit
No budget impact; the permit itself is a routine renewal.
Alexander Sewer Separation project
The city pays 20% of $1,480,861.87; 80% comes from congressionally directed funding.
$8.2 Million Water Meter Replacement Program
$8.2 million over up to five years; first-year purchase order of $2.05 million from the water fund.
Commercial Cross Connection (Backflow) Inspections
$36,775.42 per year, rising 4% annually; $194,594.38 over five years.
$19M sewer separation bond financing
About $19 million in borrowing, repaid at 2.5%–2.75% over 20–25 years from existing sources like the Lac Ste. Clair millage — no new taxes authorized.
Cedar Street water main replacement
$750,631 from water fund account 591540-980893.
Sanitary sewer root control
Cooperative pricing is lower than the lone competitive bid received last year.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Water Utilities)
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