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for aid would come from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund Development Grant. The properties the city wants to obtain are at 37328 and 37356 Utica Road, which are next to and west of Rotary Park. The city says a business, Clinton River Canoe and Kayak, currently owns the land. The business did not respond for comment by press time. Rotary Park is near Hayes Road, at the eastern end See ROTARY on page 10A
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CITY TO APPLY FOR GRANT TO EXPAND ROTARY PARK BY ERIC CZARNIK
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The wheels are turning on a plan to potentially increase the size of Rotary Park. The City Council voted unanimously March 21 to adopt a resolution supporting a move to apply for a state grant that could fund the purchase of 3.5 acres of nearby property to expand Rotary Park. The hoped-
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Sterling Heights officials plan to apply for a grant that could fund the acquisition of more property to add to Rotary Park. City officials say they hope to expand Rotary Park so they can add restrooms, space for additional parking and more.
A new online program called WaterSmart can give residents more knowledge and control over their “liquid” assets. According to Sterling Heights city officials, residents may enroll in a new web portal called WaterSmart by a company called VertexOne that features ways to pay their monthly water bill or track home water usage. Residents may view the portal via a smartphone app or a desktop computer. The software was recognized by the World Economic Forum for innovation. The cost the city paid for the portal was not known at press time. During an April 4 Sterling Heights City Council meeting, City Manager Mark Vanderpool called the amenity “new and exciting,” and particularly useful for monitoring unusual spikes of activity. Vanderpool said the site gives quick feedback on daily, weekly or monthly usage. According to officials, the portal also measures a household’s water consump-