02 Community Profile - St. Clair County Community Information

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2 COMMUNITY PROFILE
In This Chapter:
 Population and Household Characteristics
 Housing Conditions and Trends
 Economic Influences and Trends
 Geography and Environmental Resources
 Existing Land Use Overview
 Community Facilities and Infrastructure
Introduction
In order to plan for the future of a community, it is important to understand the past and track historical
trends as well as look at projections for how the city is likely to change. It is important to understand the
history of Marine City and the trends that affect the community and the surrounding region. This
provides a factual foundation from which to make sound decisions. Although the past is not a perfect
indicator of things to come, it does provide perspective on the status of the city and provides insight on
where the community may be heading. The 2010 Census data was just starting to be released near the
end of the planning process and was used as available.
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Transportation
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Future Land Use Plan
Vision & Planning Objectives
INTRODUCTION
Community Profile
POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS
POPULATION BACKGROUND
Between 2000 and 2010, the population of Marine City decreased by 404 people according to the US
Census. See Table 2-1. This represents an 8.7% loss during that time period. Within the same period,
neighboring China Township grew by 6.3%, Cottrellville Township lost 6.7% of its population, and East
China Township experienced a 4.4% increase in population.
TABLE 2-1: POPULATION OF MARINE CITY & SURROUNDING REGION, 2000-2010
Growth
2000
2010
# Change
Jurisdiction
Rate
Census
Census
2000-2010
2000-2010
Marine City
4,652
4,248
-404
-8.7%
China Township
3,340
3,551
211
6.3%
Cottrellville Township
3,814
3,559
-255
-6.7%
East China Township
3,630
3,788
158
4.4%
Clay Township
9,822
9,066
-756
-7.7%
City of Algonac
4,613
4,110
-503
-10.9%
City of St. Clair
5,802
5,485
-317
-5.5%
St. Clair County
164,235
163,040
-1,195
-0.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2011
POPULATION PROJECTIONS
The future land use plan is directly related to the 2035 population projections of Marine City, making
these projections one of the most significant steps in the planning process. The historical growth of the
city can provide a basis for future estimates. These projections should be viewed as a guide for the
Master Plan and not as an overarching goal. Thus, as Marine City examines its total population growth,
the future land use plan for the community can be accelerated or decelerated as the level of growth
determines. For example, if the level of population expected in Marine City in 2035 occurs by 2015, the
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Methodology
Population projections can be determined by many varying methods. The three projections used in this
Master Plan to forecast future population in Marine City are the following:
Linear Growth Projection: This method forecasts population growth which is modeled by adding a fixed
amount each time period, based on a project equation.
Projections
SEMCOG 2035 Regional Forecast: The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG)
develops a regional forecast for 233 local communities in Southeast Michigan every five years.
SEMCOG's forecast provides a long-range and comprehensive view of future demographic and
economic changes. It provides base data for updating the long-range transportation plan and other
regional planning projects. Member communities use the data in planning for infrastructure and
development needs. The SEMCOG projection for Marine City used in this Master Plan is based on data
from SEMCOG’s 2035 Regional Forecast.
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Arithmetic Projection: This simple method involves computing the average numerical population
change per decade in the past and then projecting this numerical increase into the future. This
procedure produces the same result as a straight-line graphic projection plain coordinate paper.
Introduction
future land use plan must be accelerated to meet the transportation, facility and public services needs of
the population.
Since 1900, Marine City’s population has grown by 419 people, an increase of 10.9%. The city’s
population peaked in 2000, when there were 4,652 residents. Since 1900, the fewest number of
residents in the city was in 1930, when the population was 3,462. From 1920 to 1930, the city
experienced a 7.2% decline in population – a loss of 269 people. However, the biggest decline in
population occurred during the last decade, between 2000 and 2010, where the city lost 8.7% of its
population. The largest increase in population in one decade occurred from 1940 to 1950, when the city
gained 637 people – an increase of 17.5%.
A summary of the results of the three population projections is set forth in Table 2-3. Given the
uncertainty generally associated with population projections, the most likely projection of Marine City’s
population can be obtained by averaging the results of the three projections. According to these
projections, the population of the city will reach 4,779 persons by 2020 and, by 2035, the population of
Marine City could increase by 295 persons – or 6.3%.
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Transportation
The amount of population growth that takes place within Marine City depends on a variety of factors.
These factors include the economy, lifestyle, commuting habits, housing
availability, housing affordability, and other factors that influence quality
of life. Many of these factors are beyond the city’s control and others may
only be slightly influenced by actions of the community.
AGE AND GENDER IN MARINE CITY
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According to the 2000 Census, 47.5% of the residents in Marine City are
male, while 52.5% are female. The median age of residents was 35.6
years in 2000. In 2000, 17.5% of the city’s population was between the
ages of 35 and 44, making that group the largest in the city. The next largest were the 10 to 17 age
group, accounting for 13.9% of the population, the under 10 cohort, accounting for 13.7% of the
4,248
4,652
4,556
4,414
4,567
4,404
4,270
3,633
Series2
2,000
1,000
1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010
Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2011
TABLE 2-2: MARINE CITY POPULATION CHANGE, 1900-2010
Year
Population
3,829
1900
3,770
1910
3,731
1920
3,462
1930
3,633
1940
4,270
1950
4,404
1960
4,567
1970
4,414
1980
4,556
1990
4,652
2000
4,248
2010
Avg. Change per Decade
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3,462
3,829
3,000
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4,000
3,731
5,000
3,770
Introduction
FIGURE 2-1: HISTORICAL POPULATION OF MARINE CITY, 1900-2010
# Change
-59
-39
-269
171
637
134
163
-153
142
96
-404
% Change
-1.5%
-1.0%
-7.2%
4.9%
17.5%
3.1%
3.7%
-3.4%
3.2%
2.1%
-8.7%
34.9
1.06%
TABLE 2-3: 2035 POPULATION PROJECTIONS FOR MARINE CITY
Linear Growth SEMCOG Regional
Year
Arithmetic
Method
Forecast
2025
4,771
4,305
4,676
Average
Projection
4,584
2030
4,946
4,324
4,697
4,656
2035
5,120
4,343
4,914
4,792
Source: Projections based on U.S. Census data, SEMCOG Regional Forecast and St. Clair County
Metropolitan Planning Commission data, 2011.
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75+
65 to 74
FEMALES
55 to 64
MALES
45 to 54
35 to 44
25 to 34
20 to 24
15 to 19
10 to 14
Under 10
300
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010
100
100
300
500
Number of Persons
ETHNIC ORIGIN AND RACIAL COMPOSITION
The ethnic origin of city residents reflects ancestry that primarily migrated from Western Europe. The
highest percentage is of German descent (30.6%), followed by the percentage of those with Irish
ancestry (16.1%), French ancestry (12.4%), and Polish ancestry (11.9%).
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There are very few residents between the ages of 20 and 24 in Marine City, which parallels the trend
seen throughout the entire state of Michigan, which has experienced a ―brain drain‖ of young people
who often move out of state upon graduating from college. It also suggests that there are few younger
singles, younger married couples, or college students living in the city.
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In addition to an increasingly aging population, there are also a high proportion of people 19 years or
under in Marine City, which suggests that, in addition to providing more services for the elderly within
the community, the township may also need to target more services for its youth – including recreational
and educational opportunities. An aging population in a community such as Marine City has numerous
implications for long-range planning, including health care, emergency services, transportation,
affordable housing, recreation, and shopping.
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500
Community Profile
FIGURE 2-2: MARINE CITY AGE-SEX PYRAMID, 2010 CENSUS
Introduction
population, and the 25 to 34 age group, accounting for 13.0% of the population. The majority of the
residents of Marine City are in what is considered the ―baby boomer‖ generation, which is comprised of
persons that were born between 1946 and 1964. As the baby boomers move into their fifties and sixties
in the next decade and their sixties and seventies in the following decade, there will be a significant
increase in the already expanding elderly population. See Figure 2-2.
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Of the 4,248 people in Marine City in 2010, 98.4% were White, 1.7% were Hispanic, and 0.2% were
African-American.
HOUSING CONDITIONS AND TRENDS
HOUSEHOLDS OVERVIEW
Between 2000 and 2010, the number of households in Marine City decreased by 95, or –5.1%. See
Table 2-4. Census numbers show that St. Clair County as a whole added 1,769 new households during
TABLE 2-4: HOUSEHOLDS OVERVIEW, 2000-2035
2000
Census
2010
Census
Total
Change
2000-2010
% Change
2000-2010
2020
SEMCOG
Projection
2035
SEMCOG
Projection
Marine City
1,860
1,765
-95
-5.1%
1,947
2,056
St. Clair County
62,072
63,841
1,769
2.8%
71,536
78,486
Jurisdiction
Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2011; SEMCOG Community Profiles, 2010
TABLE 2-5: AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD SIZE, 2000-2035
Total
2000
2010
Jurisdiction
Change
Census
Census
2000-2010
% Change
2000-2010
2035
SEMCOG
Projection
Marine City
2.50
2.41
-0.09
-3.6%
2.39
St. Clair County
2.62
2.52
-0.10
-3.8%
2.41
Source: U.S. Census Bureau; SEMCOG Community Profiles, 2010
that time period, an increase of 2.8%. SEMCOG estimates that Marine City will have 2,056 households
by 2035, an increase of 196 (10.5%) from 2000. There are many factors that can contribute to
household growth in a community, including new family formation, families splitting into two households
because of divorce, people waiting until they are older to get married, and people living longer after
losing a spouse. Conversely, there are also factors that can contribute to fewer households in a
community, such as increased unemployment and predatory lending practices that contribute to a
higher foreclosure rate and deteriorating housing stock that cause households to seek out new places to
live.
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1,338
1,203
1,340
Renter-Occupied
522
562
552
Source: ESRI; US Census Bureau 2011
2008
2009
Total
0
4
2
0
0
0
3
2
12
106
63
122
Clay Township
City of Algonac
City of St. Clair
St. Clair County
18
1
0
185
7
0
0
147
7
2
0
52
210
51
66
3,342
58
13
29
876
51
12
19
929
42
11
14
705
27
12
4
448
Source: SEMCOG, 2010
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2007
0
7
2
5
TABLE 2-7: TOTAL NEW RESIDENTIAL UNITS, 2003-2009
Community
2003
2004
2005
2006
Marine City
3
3
1
5
China Township
25
28
28
14
24
19
8
5
East China Township
30
38
26
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In 2000, 72% of the occupied housing units in Marine City were owner-occupied and 28% were renteroccupied. The 2010 Census data shows that 68% of occupied units were owner-occupied (See Table 2
-6). The increase in renter-occupied housing from 2000 to 2010 can be attributed to the statewide
recession and struggling housing market. As more people have lost their homes to foreclosure, families
have had to turn to rental housing. In 2000, just over 65% of all households in the city were family
households (where all members of the household are related by birth or marriage), 48% were marriedcouple family households, and 13% were households headed by a single/widowed/divorced female.
Additionally, 36% of all households included individuals under the age of 18 and over 27% included
individuals age 65 or older. The average family size was 3.15 persons.
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Owner- Occupied
Introduction
TABLE 2-6: OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS, MARINE CITY, 2000-2014
2000
2010
2014
Census
Census
ESRI
Total Occupied Units
1,860
1,765
1,892
BUILDING PERMITS
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Due to the negative economic trends in the state of Michigan in 2008, the housing market in
Southeastern Michigan has slowed considerably. This fact helps explain the decline in new residential
construction. In addition to a struggling economy, gasoline prices have escalated, which may be
contributing to the slowdown in new construction as residents find it necessary to reevaluate their
personal budgets. Gas prices are also causing people to look for housing that is closer to their place of
employment as longer commute times are costing people more money.
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The city gained 12 new residential units from 2003 to 2009, including 10 single-family homes and two
attached condominiums. However, during that same time period, there were 13 demolitions of
residential units, giving the city a net loss of 1 unit. See Table 2-7. In most St. Clair County
communities, the number of residential building permits issued has been steadily declining since 2000.
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FIGURE 2-3: SHERIFF’S DEEDS IN MARINE CITY, 2004-2009
HOUSING MARKET
OVERVIEW
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
During the latter part of the 1990’s,
interest rates – and therefore
63
mortgage loan rates – were relatively
low.
This caused a growth in
46
mortgage lending and a general
38
38
decline in the number of renter
households, as even less-affluent
households would be able to afford to
borrow money to purchase a home.
12
9
The overall pattern of poverty in the
county points to an urban emphasis,
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
in that cities along the St. Clair River
(Marine City, Algonac, Port Huron)
Source: St. Clair County Equalization Department, 2010
have relatively high overall poverty
rates. As less money is earned by
residents, affordability pressures become higher, as households struggle to meet shelter costs. Housing
costs continue to increase, which is problematic for households near the bottom of the income
distribution. As job loss in the county continues to increase, affected households have seen a decrease
in incomes as a result.
For the last 3-4 years, the decreasing number of existing homes that have been sold in Marine City is
also worth noting. The major cause of this situation is linked tightly to the overall economic picture in St.
Clair County and Michigan as a whole. The high number of foreclosures in the community has further
slowed the demand for housing as households continue to have problems meeting the financial
demands of homeownership. As the manufacturing sector continues to lag, and increases in income
remain modest, demand for housing will continue to be relatively low.
Due to the negative economic trends that are currently at work in the state of Michigan, foreclosures
have become an important problem in many areas. Between 2004 and 2009, there were 206 sheriffs
deeds noted as ―bad sale‖ on record in Marine City. See Figure 2-3.
In 2007, there were 190 single family homes listed for sale in
Marine City. Of that total, 55 homes sold. The average listing
price in 2007 was $119,410 and the average sale price was
$79,334. In 2008, there were 191 single family homes listed for
sale. Of that total, 71 homes sold. The average listing price in
2008 was $90,224 and the average sale price was $56,768.
In 2009, the St. Clair County Metropolitan Planning Commission
received Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) grant funds
through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority
(MSHDA) to acquire and rehabilitate vacant, foreclosed properties
that would then be sold to households that meet eligibility requirements for the program. Marine City
was designated as an NSP target area, along with the city of Algonac and two specific neighborhoods in
Port Huron. The goal of the program is to stabilize existing neighborhoods by curbing the effect of
foreclosures on surrounding properties, while at the same time providing safe and affordable housing
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In 2000, approximately 15% (83 households) of all renter households in Marine City were considered
worst-case needs households. Within those worst-case needs households, 28% were in overcrowded
homes and 72% were severely overburdened with housing costs. Housing overburden is present when
a household pays more than 50% of its income for rent and utilities.
ECONOMIC INFLUENCES AND TRENDS
EDUCATION
TABLE 2-8: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT IN MARINE CITY, 2000-2009
PERCENT OF POPULATION 25 YEARS
No High
School
Diploma
High School
(inc. HS
equiv.)
Some
College, No
Degree
Associate’s
Degree
Bachelor’s
Degree
Graduate/
Professional
Degree
2009
2000
2009
2000
2009
2000
2009
2000
2009
2000
2009
Marine
City
18.2%
14.6%
40.1%
42.3%
25.5%
24.9%
6.9%
7.7%
6.2%
7.0%
3.1%
3.6%
St. Clair
County
17.1%
13.7%
37.2%
38.5%
25.3%
24.8%
7.8%
8.8%
8.0%
8.9%
4.6%
5.4%
State of
Michigan
16.5%
12.9%
31.3%
32.1%
23.3%
22.6%
7.0%
7.9%
13.7%
15.2%
8.1%
9.3%
Source: US Census Bureau; ESRI Comprehensive Trend Reports, March 2010
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2000
Transportation
Place
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For the most part, the educational level attained by residents of Marine City parallels that of residents of
the county. In both 2000 and 2009, the city had a higher percentage of persons who attained a high
school diploma as their highest educational attainment than the county. The number of Marine City
residents with a bachelor’s degree or higher in 2009 is slightly less than the county as a whole.
Approximately 10.6% of city residents had a bachelor’s degree or higher in 2009, compared to 14.3%
Education refers to formal schooling, either through private academies, public schools, colleges and
universities, or technical or trade schools. Knowing the educational level of township residents helps
determine the educational facilities and training required to both meet current economic conditions and
desired economic growth.
For owner-occupied households, roughly 7% were considered worst-case needs households. Of that
total, 96% were severely overburdened – or paying more than 50% of their income for mortgage
payments and utilities – and about 5% were overcrowded.
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Worst-Case Housing Needs
Households that confront ―worst-case housing needs‖ are defined as those that earn less than 50% of
the area median income level and have either a housing cost overburden level of 50% or more or a
substandard housing unit.
Introduction
options for qualifying families. It is anticipated that 6-7 units in Marine City will be part of the county’s
NSP program.
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TABLE 2-9: MARINE CITY EMPLOYMENT BY SECTOR, 2002-2005
Natural Resources & Mining
Manufacturing
Wholesale Trade
Retail Trade
Transportation & Warehousing
Utilities
Information
Financial Activities
Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
Management of Companies & Enterprises
Administrative, Support & Waste Services
Education Services
Health Care & Social Assistance
Leisure & Hospitality
Other Services
Public Administration
Total
2002
SEMCOG
2005
SEMCOG
Change
2002-2005
0
436
16
439
C
0
C
28
65
0
369
35
415
C
0
C
21
38
0
-67
19
-24
C
0
C
-7
-27
0
C
244
102
261
85
76
1,822
0
C
203
85
275
104
43
1,643
0
C
-41
-17
14
19
-33
-179
countywide. However, these numbers are significantly less than the state as a whole, where 24.5% of
residents have a bachelor’s degree or higher. A population’s level of education often sheds light on the
potential for workforce development within the community and the desire of businesses to locate within
or near that community.
From 2000 to 2009, all three geographic entities experienced improvements in overall educational
attainment. During that period, the percentage of residents 25 years and over without a high school
diploma decreased, the percentage of high school graduates increased and the percentage of those
with a bachelor’s degree or higher also increased.
EMPLOYMENT
St. Clair County is experiencing economic trends that are common to the many Midwestern states,
which are seeing a decline in manufacturing employment. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,
in 1997, Michigan had over 884,000 workers employed in manufacturing. By 2002, that number fell
below 750,000. In June 2007, there were less than 627,000 persons employed in manufacturing.
Conversely, the state has experienced moderate growth in service employment since the late 1990s.
The loss of manufacturing jobs has had spillover effects in other parts of the economy as well. Job
losses have caused state tax revenues to decline, which has impacted government workers. The
prolonged poor employment picture in Michigan has contributed to a significant slowing of population
growth during the past five years.
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FIGURE 2-4: MARINE CITY EMPLOYMENT BY SECTOR, 2009 ESTIMATES
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Source: ESRI, 2010
FIGURE 2-5: MARINE CITY JOBS FORECAST, 2010-2035
2,552
2,512
2100
2000
2010
2015
2020
2025
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2,283
2200
2,451
2300
2,405
2400
2,487
2500
Transportation
2600
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PERCENTAGE
Introduction
Community Profile
SEMCOG estimates that Marine City experienced a net loss of 179 jobs between 2002 and 2005. The
biggest declines were in the Manufacturing, Education Services, and Public Administration sectors. In
contrast, the Wholesale Trade, Leisure and Hospitality, and Service sectors saw modest gains. Table
2-9 shows employment numbers by sector for Marine City, from 2002-2005. Note: "C" indicates data
blocked due to confidentiality concerns of ES-202 files.
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Transportation
Zoning Plan
Changes in economic conditions and activity have, historically, caused shifts in population centers.
These shifts impact land use patterns and the provision of public infrastructure and services. From a
county perspective, four sectors - mainly in the larger Services group - grew by over ten percent during
2000-2005. These included the Educational Services, Administrative and Waste Services, Health Care
and Social Assistance and Professional and Technical Services. These industries account for about 25
percent of the jobs in St. Clair County and about 92%of all employment gains during this period.
According to ESRI estimates for 2009, the employed civilian population 16 years of age and over in
Marine City is 1,665. The Manufacturing sector accounted for about 25% of employment, followed by
Health Care/Social Assistance at 13%, Retail Trade at 11%, and Accommodation/Food Services, which
employs about 10.5%. See Figure 2-4.
SEMCOG projects that Marine City will add 887 jobs from 2009 to 2035, an increase of 53%. According
to SEMCOG’s Regional Forecast for 2035, the largest employment gains in Marine City by 2035 will be
in the Health Care, Professional/Technical, Education Services, Leisure and Hospitality and Other
Services sectors. See Figure 2-5.
TABLE 2-10: MARINE CITY INCOME PROFILE, 2000-2014
Households by Income
2000
2009
2014
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
< $15,000
275
14.6%
225
11.7%
207
10.9%
$15,000-$24,999
253
13.5%
184
9.6%
168
8.9%
$25,000-$34,999
291
15.5%
207
10.8%
180
9.5%
$35,000-$49,999
372
19.8%
280
14.6%
235
12.4%
$50,000-$74,999
377
20.1%
542
28.3%
683
36.1%
$75,000-$99,999
196
10.4%
259
13.5%
224
11.8%
$100,000-$149,999
58
3.1%
155
8.1%
130
6.9%
$150,000-$199,999
23
1.2%
26
1.4%
26
1.4%
$200,000 +
34
1.8%
40
2.1%
39
2.1%
Median Household Income
$40,132
$51,961
$54,242
Average Household Income
$51,779
$60,560
$61.212
Per Capita Income
$19,722
$24,982
$25,508
Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census, 2000 Census. ESRI forecasts for 2009 and 2014.
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Income is studied because it can provide insights into our standard of living, our ability to support
ourselves and families, our capacity to stimulate additional jobs and economic growth, and, to a certain
extent, the range of housing opportunities that should be planned for.
Per capita personal income is defined as total income divided by total population. It is a statistical
measure of the potential relative cost of labor in the area. Changes in per capita income indicate trends
in the city’s standard of living, or the availability of resources to an individual, family, or society. Per
capita income tends to follow the business cycle, rising and falling accordingly.
State Equalized Value (SEV) is a measure of the value of the tax base of a community. In Michigan,
SEV must equal 50% of true cash value of property. An analysis of the SEV in the years 2005, 2007,
and 2009 of real property in Marine City shows that residential land values are declining. Commercial
and industrial land values increased slightly from 2005 to 2009. See Table 2-11.
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Residential land represented 65% of the total SEV in 2009, down from 69.4% in 2007. The total
residential SEV decreased by 11.8% between 2005 and 2009. When comparing the residential SEV
from 2007 to 2009, the decline was even steeper - a decline of 16.7%. This follows the trend for St.
Clair County as a whole, which experienced a 0.2% increase in residential SEV from 2005 to 2009, but
a 9.3% decline in residential values from 2007 to 2009. In 2009, the total residential SEV in St. Clair
County was $4.76 billion. Commercial and industrial land values in St. Clair County also experienced
Transportation
MARINE CITY TAX BASE
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In 2009, the per capital personal income in Marine City was $24,982. This represented a 26.7%
increase in per capita personal income between 2000 and 2009 (adjusted for inflation). ESRI estimates
that the per capita personal income in Marine City will increase by $526 by 2014, an increase of 2.7%.
The per capita personal income in Marine City was slightly higher than St. Clair County as a whole in
2009, where the county per capita personal income was $24,960. The city’s per capita personal income
in 2014 is also projected to be slightly higher than the county’s. In 2014, the county’s per capita
personal income is projected to be $25,392.
Personal income is often used as an indicator of financial well-being but because it is an average, it
does not reflect income distribution. Per capita incomes can go up due to higher incomes for some
persons while many are experiencing declining incomes. The measure shows how income grows over
time per person therefore adjusting for the growth in population of the area. Personal income includes
wage and salaries, rents, other income and transfer payments such as social security.
ESRI projects that by 2014, the $50,000-$74,999 bracket will remain the most populous, with 683
households (36%) in Marine City, representing an 8% increase for that income bracket. While most
income brackets are expected to see growth by 2014 in Marine City, two brackets - the $75,000$99,999 and $25,000-$34,999 brackets - are projected to see decreases in the number households
within each bracket., losing 1.3% and 1.7% respectively.
Community Profile
In 2009, the median household income in Marine City was $51,961 - 29% higher than in 2000. In 2009,
542 households (28% of all households in Marine City) had incomes of $50,000-$74,999, more than
any other income bracket. The next most populous income brackets were the $35,000-$49,999 and the
$75,000-$99,999 brackets, with 280 (14..6%) and 259 (13.5%) households respectively. See Table
2-10.
Introduction
INCOME
Introduction
Community Profile
Zoning Plan
Transportation
Implementation
TABLE 2-11: MARINE CITY STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (SEV), 2005-2009
Total
Agricultural
2005
2007
2009
Change
2005-2009
Total
$531,700
$0
$0
-$531,700
As % of Total
0.3%
0%
0%
Residential
Total
$104,342,505 $109,681,443 $92,045,041 -$12,297,464
% Change
2005-2009
-100%
-11.8%
As % of Total
68.9%
69.4%
65.0%
Commercial
Total
As % of Total
$23,360,716
15.4%
$23,866,727
15.1%
$25,403,287
17.9%
$2,042,571
8.7%
Industrial
Total
As % of Total
$12,397,195
8.2%
$14,146,859
9.0%
$13,184,200
9.3%
$787,005
6.3%
2005
2007
2009
Total
Change
2005-2009
% Change
2005-2009
-$9,748,555
-6.4%
Total Real
Property
$151,431,683
$158,061,232 $141,683,128
Source: Source: Michigan Department of Treasury, State Tax Commission 2010
slight increases from 2005 to 2009. The total real and personal property value for St. Clair County in
2009 was slightly over $8 billion.
CONSUMER SPENDING
ESRI estimates that Marine City residents had a total of $40,599,955 in retail expenditures in 2009.
Consumer spending data are derived from the 2005 and 2006 Consumer Expenditure Surveys done by
the Bureau of Labor Statistics. ESRI - software development and services company providing
Geographic Information System (GIS) software and geodatabase management applications - then
extrapolates the survey data to forecast spending for 2009.
Consumer spending is also known as consumer demand or consumption. There are many factors that
influence how people spend their money and affect the economy, including taxes, prices, product
supply, sentiments of households toward the economy, and the health of fiscal markets. Table 2-12
provides a breakdown of consumption in Marine City for 2009.
BUSINESSES IN MARINE CITY
Through the utilization of the InfoUSA business directory and an examination of a previous list of
businesses within Marine City, the following list of business establishments was produced. As of 2009,
there were 245 business establishments in Marine City. Each business was classified as to the type of
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Apparel
Total
Apparel & Services
$2,886,050
$528,348
Women’s Apparel
$904,435
Children’s Apparel
$507,371
Infant Apparel (under 2 years)
$150,977
Footwear
$340,998
Watches & Jewelry
$349,309
Other Apparel & Services
$255,586
Total
Education
$2,136,353
School Books & Supplies
$304,382
Transportation (Local)
Total
Gasoline & Motor Oil
$4,565,960
Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs
$1,549,523
Vehicle Insurance
$2,057,346
Total
Entertainment & Recreation
$5,419,777
Fees & Admissions
$1,026,316
$284,497
Fees for Participant Sports, excluding Trips
$187,714
Admission to Movie/Theatre/Opera/Ballet
$247,329
Admission to Sporting Events, excluding Trips
$95,906
Fees for Recreational Lessons
$209,638
TV/Video/Sound Equipment
$2,029,040
Community Antenna or Cable Television
$1,237,582
VCRs, Video Cameras, & DVD Players
$42,604
Video Cassettes & DVDs
$99,406
Video Game Hardware & Software
$74,358
Satellite Dishes
$1,760
Rental of DVDs & Video Cassettes
$73,229
Sound Equipment
$224,320
Rental of TV/VCR/Radio/Sound Equipment
$1,266
Repair of TV/Radio/Sound Equipment
$9,477
Pets
$852,680
Source: ESRI forecasts for 2009
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$263,202
Transportation
Televisions
Zoning Plan
Membership Fees for Social/Recreation/Civic Clubs
Entertainment/Recreation
Education
Community Profile
Men’s Apparel
Introduction
TABLE 2-12: CONSUMER SPENDING IN MARINE CITY, 2009
Introduction
Community Profile
Zoning Plan
Transportation
Implementation
TABLE 2-12: CONSUMER SPENDING IN MARINE CITY, 2009 (CONTINUED)
Toys & Games
$219,299
Recreational Vehicles & Fees
$566,439
Sports/Recreation/Exercise Equipment
$252,410
Photo Equipment & Supplies
$193,580
Film Processing
$44,494
Reading
$280,012
Life Insurance/Pensions
Total
Life/Other Personal Insurance
$794,423
Health Care
Total
Health Care
$6,574,685
Health Insurance
$3,367,963
Nonprescription Drugs
$172,543
Prescription Drugs
$988,516
Eyeglasses & Contact Lenses
$130,307
Food Services
Total
Food at Home
$7,633,680
Bakery & Cereal Products
$1,033,826
Meat, Poultry, Fish & Eggs
$1,786,437
Dairy Products
$863,078
Fruits & Vegetables
$1,290,012
Snacks & Other Foods at Home
$2,660,324
Nonalcoholic Beverages at Home
$754,172
Food Away from Home – Meals at Restaurants/Other
$5,047,985
Alcoholic Beverages
$979,647
Housing
Total
Shelter
$25,061,389
Mortgage Payment & Basics
$15,006,978
Owned Dwellings
Maintenance & Remodeling Services
$3,363,904
Maintenance & Remodeling Materials
$669,563
Paint/Wallpaper/Supplies
$34,288
Rented Dwellings
Maintenance & Remodeling Services
$32,852
Maintenance & Remodeling Materials
$62,831
Paint/Wallpaper/Supplies
$2,886
Utilities/Fuel/Public Services
$7,700,403
Telephone Services
$2,444,903
Insurance – Owners & Renters
$809,253
Household Goods
Total
Household Textiles
$228,131
Furniture
$1,013,678
Floor Coverings
$150,480
Major Appliances
$495,749
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Introduction
Community Profile
Zoning Plan
TABLE 2-12: CONSUMER SPENDING IN MARINE CITY, 2009 (CONTINUED)
Housewares
$125,416
Small Appliances
$57,987
Luggage
$16,666
Telephones & Accessories
$44,316
Housekeeping Supplies
$1,213,204
Computer & Hardware for Home Use
$330,850
Software & Accessories for Home Use
$46,242
Personal Care
Total
Personal Care Products
$648,508
Personal Care Services
$538,985
Financial
Total
Investments
$2,113,766
Vehicle Loans
$8,680,115
Household Services
Total
Computer Information Services
$378,305
Child Care
$728,977
Lawn & Garden
$703,410
Moving/Storage/Freight Express
$79,851
Housekeeping Services
$224,384
Transportation (Local)
Total
Vehicle Insurance
$2,057,346
Vehicle Purchases (Net Outlay)
$7,637,661
Gasoline
$4,470,638
Motor Oil
$20,190
Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs
$1,549,523
Travel
Total
Travel
$3,011,954
Airline Fares
$673,098
Lodging on Trips
$696,209
Auto/Truck/Van Rental on Trips
$59,709
Food & Drink on Trips
$728,133
Miscellaneous Expenses
Total
Smoking Products
$793,040
1. Despite its small size, Marine City offers a very large selection of retail, personal service and
business service establishments, providing a relatively high degree of comparison shopping.
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Implementation
Several significant conditions and trends become obvious upon a thorough review of Marine City’s
business list. These findings are as follows:
Transportation
business or service that it primarily conducts. An eight-digit code number corresponding to the North
American Industrial Classification System was assigned to each business. These code numbers were
then sorted by major classification.
Implementation
Transportation
Zoning Plan
Community Profile
Introduction
TABLE 2-13: LIST OF BUSINESSES IN MARINE CITY
Mining
FOSTER BLUE WATER OIL
Utilities
FOSTER ENERGY SVC
MARINE CITY WATER WORKS
MARINE CITY WATER BILLING CLRK
Construction
BLUE WATER FRAMING & CONSTR
NORTH BAY BUILDING CO
MARTY'S HOME IMPROVEMENTS INC
E J & SONS INC
MC DONALD POOL & SPA
MARINE CITY PUBLIC WORKS
POND GUY
D W HILL INC
USMATS
HOLTHAUS DIANA
HOPKINS HEATING & COOLING CO
Address
6034 KING RD
Address
6034 KING RD
229 S WATER ST
303 S WATER ST
Address
819 WEST BLVD
809 S WATER ST
429 BRUCE ST
435 N WILLIAM ST
357 N MAIN ST
514 S PARKER ST
6135 KING RD
6215 KING RD
6347 KING RD
261 ONTARIO LN
413 BROADWAY ST
NAICS Code
21111102
NAICS Code
22121002
22131003
22131003
NAICS Code
23611505
23611506
23611816
23622005
23622040
23731007
23799024
23811001
23811004
23821007
23822002
CMF GROUP INC
250 S MARY ST
23829007
R & J'S CLEANING & PAINTING
ITRICH PRESSURE WASHING
DONNELLY PAINTING
IPC SVC
BECK COMPONENTS
Manufacturing
PAUL'S BAKERY
QUILTING DREAMS
GENERAL PRINTING SVC INC
PARKSIDE PRINTING INC
BUTLER PLASTICS CO
SEAWAY PLASTICS CORP
WORSWICK MOLD & TOOL INC
ST CLAIR AGGREGATES
MIDWEST FIBERGLASS FABRICATORS
PENOBSCOT INDUSTRIES
SELECTIVE INDUSTRIES INC
MAG MANUFACTURING & ENGNRNG
MECHANICAL FABRICATORS INC
RIVERSIDE SPLINE & GEAR
ISLAND MACHINE & ENGINEERING
HYDRO-BLAST INC
MARTIN ENGINEERING
231 PLEASANT ST
425 DELINA ST
248 N MAIN ST
1100 DEGURSE AVE
136 BROWN ST
Address
330 S WATER ST
160 S WATER ST
625 S MAIN ST
611 BROADWAY ST
766 DEGURSE AVE
814 DEGURSE AVE
6232 KING RD
1327 S BELLE RIVER AVE
1796 S PARKER ST
6200 KING RD
6100 KING RD
6340 KING RD
770 DEGURSE AVE
1390 S PARKER ST
847 DEGURSE AVE
847 DEGURSE AVE
990 DEGURSE AVE
23832003
23832003
23832003
23832003
23835002
NAICS Code
31181102
31499921
32311009
32311301
32619910
32619910
32619913
32741002
32799303
33211610
33211610
33211610
33231210
33281207
33331921
33391101
33392204
PRO CRAFT KITCHEN & BATH
807 DEGURSE AVE
33711006
RICHCRAFT INDUSTRIES INC
Wholesale Trade
BUS BROKERAGE
UNITY SCHOOL BUS PARTS
6123 KING RD
Address
848 DEGURSE AVE
6221 KING RD
33999936
NAICS Code
42311007
42312028
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42314003
42332015
42351036
42371007
42383010
42383087
42399026
42432006
42472005
42472014
42482001
42491004
NAICS Code
44111001
44112005
44122215
44131011
44211012
44221001
44229109
44229111
44311200
44413005
44510000
44511003
44512001
44512001
44521006
44529202
44531001
44531004
44611009
44611009
44719005
44811001
44821001
45111023
45111023
45121105
45211100
45299006
45299013
45322012
45322026
45331001
45331001
45331001
Community Profile
6069 KING RD
1910 S PARKER ST
515 S PARKER ST # H
875 DEGURSE AVE
444 S MARKET ST
2700 PLANK RD
6317 KING RD
135 BROADWAY ST
515 S PARKER ST # I
6034 KING RD
136 S WATER ST
521 WEST BLVD # 1
Address
102 BRIDGE ST
646 BROADWAY ST
1474 S PARKER ST
6250 KING RD
338 S WATER ST
333 BROADWAY ST
229 BROADWAY ST
133 N WILLIAM ST
6744 RIVER RD #8
715 CHARTIER
6764 RIVER RD
303 S PARKER ST
6040 KING RD
536 S PARKER ST
126 BROADWAY ST
335 S WATER ST
339 FAIRBANKS ST
526 BROADWAY ST
1229 S PARKER ST
521 WEST BLVD
325 S PARKER ST
6738 RIVER RD
6732 RIVER RD
338 FAIRBANKS ST
105 FAIRBANKS ST # 2
102 BROADWAY ST
6730 S RIVER RD
1300 S PARKER ST
1239 S PARKER ST
412 S WATER ST
1038 S PARKER ST
214 BROADWAY ST
344 S WATER ST
Introduction
TOTAL RECALL AUTO PARTS
THEUT PRODUCTS
METRO METAL CORP
MACOMB FASTENER CORP
AMERICAN BRIDGE CRANE
INDUSTRIAL METAL FABRICATORS
ERICKSON MANUFACTURING
POSITIVE IDENTITY
BLUE WATER PROPANE
FOSTER BLUE WATER OIL
COLLEEN'S PLACE
CANADIAN/SAVINGS RX
Retail Trade
TERHUNE SALES & SVC
BELLE RIVER AUTO SVC
HMS HUBS INC
AUTOZONE
NEPENTHE ENHANCES INC
ENDRES INTERIORS
TLC CUSTOM INTERIORS INC
WINDOW FASHIONS INC
RADIO SHACK
LUMBER JACK BUILDING CTR
VG’S
SAVE-A-LOT
SUNRISE BP
SUNRISE CONVENIENCE STORE INC
ZIMMERMAN'S MARKET
SWEET TOOTH OF MARINE CITY
CORNER GROCERY
DRY DOCK
CVS PHARMACY
CANADIAN RX
MARINE CITY MOBIL
MICHAEL BROS MENSWEAR
BUSUTTIL FAMILY SHOES
MARINE CITY GUNSMITH
CENTENNIAL CO
WATERWAY BOOKS
KMART
PAC LITE PRODUCTS INC
DOLLAR GENERAL
WATER STREET ANTIQUE
TIM'S PARTY STORE
VERA GRACE EMPORIUM
HUT NO. 8
MARINE CITY ANTIQUE WAREHOUSE
Implementation
Transportation
Zoning Plan
Community Profile
Introduction
BACK PORCH ANTIQUES LLC
OLD TIMES N SUCH
MY SISTER'S CLOSET LLC
BAYDROPS
PET FANTASY & FEED
THE PET PLACE
TOBACCO BARN
KAMMERAAD MONUMENTS
PICTURE THIS
BLB ENGRAVING SVC
STEVENS POOL LADDER LLC
Transportation & Warehousing
F B PACKAGE & SHIPPING CTR
ST CLAIR RIVERSIDE
DAVE'S TOWING
US POST OFFICE
DETROIT BULK STORAGE
Information Services
MARINE CITY LIBRARY
Finance & Insurance
BANK OF AMERICA ATM
5/3 BANK
CARDTRONICS ATM
BANK OF AMERICA
TALMER BANK & TRUST
ADVANCE AMERICA CASH ADVANCE
BURIS FINANCIAL
ZINC INFORMATION CTR LTD
STEINMETZ-VANDENBOSSCHE INS
GREAT LAKES INSURANCE
R CHACE WILLIAMS INSURANCE
Real Estate/Rental Leasing
MARINER'S COVE APARTMENTS
BLUE WATER DEVELOPMENT MINI
ROCKFORD CARVING CO
NEWPORT REALTY
EXIT REALTY
WESTRICK ASSOCIATES
J A BACHLER REALTORS
PROPERTY BASICS MANAGEMENT LLC
RESOLUTION SERVICES
Professional/Scientific/Technical Services
STEVEN A HEISLER LAW OFFICES
BEATON & BEATON LAW OFFICES
SAPH & SAPH
MICHIGAN NOTARY SVC
MC BRIDE MANLEY & MILLER PC
TOTAL BUSINESS SVC
550 BROADWAY ST
213 BROADWAY ST
204 S WATER ST
105 FAIRBANKS ST # E
301 BROADWAY ST
6374 RIVER RD
6760 RIVER RD
222 N MAIN ST
220 S WATER ST
225 N MARKET ST
724 LOWELL ST
Address
420 S WATER ST
555 WEST BLVD
555 WEST BLVD
460 S WATER ST
1769 S PARKER ST
Address
300 S PARKER ST
Address
1229 S PARKER ST
6770 RIVER RD
303 S PARKER ST
358 S WATER ST
210 S PARKER ST
6740 RIVER RD
226 S WATER ST
6347 KING RD
800 S PARKER ST
605 S PARKER ST
414 BROADWAY ST
Address
6550 KING RD
1100 DEGURSE AVE
837 DEGURSE AVE
480 S WATER ST
500 CHARTIER # E
505 WEST BLVD
355 S PARKER ST
432 N ELIZABETH ST
121 UNION ST
Address
363 S WATER ST
137 S WATER ST
361 S WATER ST
505 WEST BLVD
1115 S PARKER ST
208 S WATER ST
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45331001
45331001
45331014
45331019
45391003
45391003
45399100
45399850
45399852
45399867
45399878
NAICS Code
48321105
48841001
48841001
49111001
49319010
NAICS Code
51912006
NAICS Code
52211001
52211001
52211001
52211002
52211002
52229100
52311002
52392001
52421001
52421001
52421001
NAICS Code
53111002
53113001
53119004
53121003
53121003
53121003
53121003
53121005
53139006
NAICS Code
54111002
54111002
54111002
54119902
54121101
54121101
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Transportation
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PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT MGMT
PROFESSIONAL RESOURCE ASSOC
BLUE WATER DISPOSAL
EXECUTIVE LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT
MAPLE LANDSCAPING & LAWN SVC
DOWNRIVER LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC
CLEANER IMAGE
BRADT ENTERPRISES
Education Services
HOLY CROSS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BELLE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MARINE CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
MARINE CITY HIGH SCHOOL
CARDINAL MOONEY HIGH SCHOOL
HOLY CROSS RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
COAST TO COAST TRUCK DRIVING
M C DANCE CO
Health Care & Social Assistance
MARINE CITY MEDICAL CLINIC
MARINE CITY DENTAL ASSOC
BEAUCHAMP GAUSS GSCHWIND
GILBERT CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC
ZIMMER CHIROPRACTIC
SVS VISION
REHAB CARE GROUP
MARINE CITY PHYSICAL THERAPY
HARBOR HEALTH SVC
BLUE WATER CHOICES
CMH SOUTH/MARINE CITY
MARINE CITY LITTLE LEAGUE
ST CLAIR COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH
ARC OF ST CLAIR COUNTY
MARINE CITY CO-OP NURSERY
WASHINGTON LIFE CENTER-COA
Arts/Entertainment/Recreation
CPA WRITER INC
MARINE CITY MUSEUM
54121301
54121301
54121301
54121301
54121903
54151104
54151201
54151217
54161218
NAICS Code
56131102
56132001
56173009
56173009
56173009
56173009
56174001
56199014
NAICS CODE
61111004
61111007
61111007
61111007
61111007
61111010
61151924
61161011
NAICS Code
62111107
62121003
62121003
62131002
62131002
62132000
62134007
62134007
62161001
62221001
62221001
62411006
62419009
62431008
62441006
NA
NAICS Code
71151029
71211001
Community Profile
Administrative Support/Waste Management
240 S PARKER ST # 1
816 CHARTIER
6736 RIVER RD
6690 RIVER RD #1
306 S WATER ST
1119 S PARKER ST
434 HOLLAND ST
125 N WATER ST
1314 S WATER ST
Address
416 ROBERTSON ST
201 BROADWAY ST
6211 KING RD
218 N WILLIAM ST
6211 KING RD
214 BROADWAY ST
522 WASHINGTON ST
Address
618 S WATER ST
1601 CHARTIER RD
6373 KING RD
1085 WARD ST
660 S WATER ST
618 S WATER ST
6280 KING RD
425 JEFFERSON ST
Address
130 WASHINGTON ST
162 S WATER ST
342 W SAINT CLAIR ST
6640 RIVER RD
447 S WATER ST
6742 RIVER RD
540 S PARKER ST
115 S MAIN ST
430 S WATER ST # 12
515 S PARKER ST # I
515 S PARKER ST
609 WARD ST
515 S PARKER ST # K
1000 DEGURSE AVE
156 S WILLIAM ST
403 N MARY ST
Address
1115 S PARKER ST
405 S MAIN ST
Introduction
MEREDITH TAX
MEG TAX SVC
H & R BLOCK
JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE
KENNETH KUPSKI BOOKKEEPING SVC
A B COMPUTER SOLUTIONS
QUALITY MECHANICAL SVC
POC'S NEVERLAND GRAPHICS
WEND & ASSOC INC
Implementation
Transportation
Zoning Plan
Community Profile
Introduction
MARINE CITY RECREATION DEPT
MARINE DRIVE SYSTEMS
BELLE RIVER MARINE
RIVER MARINA BELLE
MARINE CITY MARINA
VIKING FITNESS
RIVERSIDE CINEMAS
Accommodation & Food Services
JET'S PIZZA
HUNGRY HOWIE'S PIZZA
PEPE'S PIZZA CARRY-OUT
PAPA GRANDE’S MEXICAN GRILL
BIG BOY
MC DONALD'S
SUBWAY
NEWPORT PEDLER
MORELLI'S CAFE
MARINE CITY FISH CO
ANITA'S PLACE
LITTLE BAR RESTAURANT & BAR
LOUIE'S CORNER
WON TON PALACE INC
RIVIERA RESTAURANT & COCKTAIL
KATIE'S CHOP SHOP
DAIRY QUEEN
RACHELLES CUISINE CATERING
GORD'S BAR
GAR'S LOUNGE
Other Services
TRANSMISSION PHYSICIANS INC
MUFFLER DOCTOR
303 S WATER ST
1484 S PARKER ST
260 S PARKER ST
6746 RIVER RD
Address
515 S PARKER ST # 5
250 S PARKER ST
428 BROADWAY ST
6700 RIVER RD
6658 RIVER RD
6040 KING RD
6105 KING RD
147 S WATER ST
240 S WATER ST
341 S WATER ST
321 CHARTIER
137 N PARKER ST
308 S PARKER ST
475 S WATER ST
440 BROADWAY ST
236 FAIRBANKS ST
152 S WATER ST
514 S WATER ST
142 S WATER ST
Address
2100 PLANK RD
102 FAIRBANKS ST
71219004
71393003
71393004
71393007
71393007
71394011
51213100
NAICS Code
72211016
72211016
72211016
72211016
72211019
72211019
72211019
72211019
72211019
72211019
72211019
72211019
72211019
72211019
72211019
72211019
72221313
72232001
72241001
72241001
NAICS Code
81111104
81111104
KENNETH PHELPS SVC
TENYERS AUTO & RADIATOR
MARINE CITY AUTO CARE
HOWELL ENGINE DEVELOPMENT
RIVERS EDGE WASH AND LUBE
BILL MAC DONALD FORD BODY SHOP
J D'S PRESTIGE AUTO-AUTO BODY
501 BROADWAY ST
213 KATHERINE ST
6730 RIVER RD
6201 INDUSTRIAL WAY
1000 SHORTCUT RD
6242 KING RD
6350 KING RD
81111104
81111104
81111104
81111825
81119100
81112102
81112102
FISHER-BAKER CORP
420 S WATER ST
81131004
WET PAINT & CO
WILLIAM KLOEFFLER INDUSTRIES
I AM SUNSET
MEN'S HAIR DEN
BILL'S BARBER SHOP
GIRLS WITH TOOLS HAIR SALON
SALON 832
SHEAR STYLE
168 N 6TH ST
6033 KING RD
867 DEGURSE AVE
519 WEST BLVD
135 S PARKER ST
500 CHARTIER
832 S PARKER ST
515 S PARKER ST # A
81142006
81149058
81149058
81211101
81211101
81211202
81211202
81211202
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92313002
92812003
NAICS Code
99999004
99999004
99999004
N/A
Transportation
92216003
403 N MARY ST
451 S WATER ST # 2
Address
515 S PARKER ST
827 DEGURSE AVE
205 WASHINGTON ST
887 DEGURSE AVE
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200 S PARKER ST
ST CLAIR COUNTY COUNCIL-AGING
US CUSTOMS SVC
Other/Nonclassified NAICS
JOHN ACRE INC
PRECISION WERX
MBT CO
ELLSWORTH CUTTING TOOLS
MARINE CITY FIRE DEPT
81211202
81211202
81211202
81211202
81211202
81211302
81211302
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81291021
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81311008
81311008
81311008
81311008
81311008
81311008
81311021
81331908
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NAICS Code
92112006
92112006
92112007
92113001
92113001
92113003
92113003
92211002
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521 S MARKET ST
306 N 3RD ST
208 BRIDGE ST
223 BROADWAY ST
136 BROADWAY ST
421 BROADWAY ST
6690 RIVER RD #4
515 S PARKER ST
521 WEST BLVD # 1
222 N MAIN ST
311 S PARKER ST
244 S WATER ST
6690 RIVER RD #3
538 BROADWAY ST
111 WEST BLVD
610 S WATER ST
310 S PARKER ST
156 S WILLIAM ST
227 WEST BLVD
205 S MAIN ST
610 N MARY ST
527 N WILLIAM ST
102 N MAIN ST
420 S WILLIAM ST
310 S PARKER ST
6385 KING RD
545 WARD ST
310 S PARKER ST
218 S WATER ST
Address
1696 S PARKER ST
303 S WATER ST
2088 S PARKER ST
303 S WATER ST
303 S WATER ST
451 S WATER ST
451 S WATER ST
2088 S PARKER ST
375 S PARKER ST
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KARON GORDE SALON
RUTH'S BEAUTY SHOP
BRIDGE STREET STATION
NEWPORT CLIPPERS
PERRUCHE SALON & SPA
HIGH FIVE NAIL SALON & BTQ
1ST CLASS NAILS
BAYSIDE TANNING
SUNSET WEST TANNING
BOWER-ROSE FUNERAL HOME
MARINE CITY ECON-O-WASH
POOCH PARLOR
WHISKERS DOG & CAT GROOMING
RIVER RATT TATTOO
NAZARENE CHURCH BLUE WATER
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH
LIVING FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH
ST MARTIN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH
ST JOHNS UNITED CHURCH-CHRIST
HARVEST TIME CHRISTIAN CHURCH
MARINE CITY UNITED METHODIST
ST MARKS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
MARINE CITY UNITED METHODIST
MINISTRY OF HOPE MUSIC
DOWNRIVER HELPING HANDS INC
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
LIONS
DOWN RIVER HELPING HANDS
MARINE CITY CHAMBER-COMMERCE
Public Administration
MARINE CITY WASTE WATER PLANT
MARINE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
HONORABLE RICHARD A COOLEY
MARINE CITY TREASURER
MARINE CITY ASSESSOR
US IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFC
US TREASURY DEPT
ST CLAIR COUNTY DISTRICT COURT
MARINE CITY POLICE DEPT
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Such a large selection is able to exist in Marine City because many of these establishments
serve not just the city but much of the surrounding area, including all of Cottrellville Township
and parts of China, East China, Casco, and Columbus townships.
2. Marine City’s manufacturing base is comprised of 24 establishments. The last five years have
been rough on the automobile industry in Michigan. Most of the manufacturing establishments
in Marine City produce products for the automobile industry and/or automobile-related industries.
Thus, any further downturn in the automobile sector could result in further adverse impacts to
Marine City’s local economy. The city must be an active participant in county, regional and
statewide efforts to diversify the state’s economy and capitalize on opportunities to expand into
emerging sectors such as alternative energy, advanced manufacturing, health care, and
services.
3. Roughly 44% of the businesses in Marine City are in the Services sector. In Figure 2-6 above,
the Services sector includes Information Services, Finance and Insurance, Real Estate/Rental
Leasing, Professional/Scientific/Technical Services, Management of Companies and
Enterprises, Administrative Support and Waste Management, Accommodations and Food
Services and Other Services.
GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
WATER RESOURCES
Marine City is blessed with water resources that are an integral part of the city’s unique community
character. The most noticeable of these are the St. Clair River and the Belle River, both of which are
part of the Great Lakes system.
St. Clair River
The St. Clair River forms the eastern border of Marine City and serves as an international border
between the United States and Ontario, Canada. The river is 34.3 miles long and borders most of the
east side of St. Clair County. The St. Clair River extends from Lake Huron in the north, from which it
receives water at a rate of 194,000 cubic feet per second, to Lake St. Clair to the south, where it
empties at a rate of 184,000 cubic feet per second.
Except for a few drains that flow into Lake Huron or Lake St. Clair, the St. Clair River is the receptor of
all drainage basins within St. Clair County, and water level fluctuations of two to three feet are common.
This fluctuation, plus rapid currents, causes tree mortality, shoreline erosion, and major alterations to
the composition and habitat of marshes and wet prairies. Six locations along the St. Clair River, plus
one in Lake Huron, are monitored monthly to determine water level fluctuations. Water levels are
usually lowest in February, then rise through July, and decline through the rest of the year.
The shipping industry has brought infestations of non-indigenous aquatic species that are potentially
detrimental to the environmental health of the river. The St. Clair River Binational Public Advisory
Council (BPAC) is having noteworthy success in improving the quality of both water and habitat in and
along the river.
The St. Clair River’s current and the occasional passage of large lake freighters result in somewhat
limited recreational opportunities, primarily in the northern part of the river. However, the river does
provide ample opportunity for blueways, or water trails, on which canoeists and kayakers can paddle
through miles of riparian scenery and tranquility.
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Marine City has a total of 187 acres of wetland areas, which are located predominantly along the
shoreline of the St. Clair River. There is also a pocket of wetland areas in the northern part of the city,
extending west from the Belle River along Degurse Avenue and another in the southern part of the city,
south of Chartier Road, along the western and southern borders with Cottrellville Township. In an effort
to maintain the natural drainage network, it is important to protect the associated floodplains, wetlands,
and vegetation from overdevelopment. Protecting floodplains and wetlands help prevent flooding,
erosion, and pollution problems.
Regulated wetlands include all wetland areas greater than 5 acres or those contiguous to waterways.
Wetlands which are hydrologically connected to waterways are also regulated. Activities exempted
from the provisions of the Act include farming, grazing of animals, farm or stock ponds, lumbering,
maintenance of existing nonconforming structures, maintenance or improvement of existing roads and
streets within existing rights-of-way, maintenance or operation of pipelines less than six inches in
diameter, and maintenance or operation of electric transmission and distribution power lines.
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Wetlands
Because wetlands are a valuable natural resource, they are protected by Part 303 Public Act 451 of
1994. Part 303 requires that permits be acquired from the Michigan Department of Environmental
Quality (DEQ) prior to altering or filling a regulated wetland. The Wetland Protection Act defines
wetlands as characterized by the presence of water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support
and that under normal circumstances does support wetland, vegetation or aquatic life and is commonly
referred to as a bog, swamp, or marsh and is contiguous to the Great Lake, an inland lake or pond or a
river or stream.
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Belle River
The Belle River is a tributary of the St. Clair River. It originates in the west central part of the county,
passes a short distance through a corner of Macomb County, then continues southeast through Marine
City, draining 83,000 acres of relatively flat land. The Belle River essentially dissects the community,
separating Marine City’s downtown area from the western two-thirds of the city.
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The St. Clair River creates a natural border between Canada and the United States and is a key shipping route
within the St. Lawrence Seaway. The river connects Lake
St. Clair at the southern end of the county with Lake
Huron to the north.
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Originating in the western part of St. Clair County, the
Belle River drains 83,000 acres of flat land. It is an
important water resource for Marine City.
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Topography refers to the elevations, relief features, or surface conditions of a geographic area. The
understanding of topography is critical for a number of reasons. In terms of environmental quality,
agriculture, and hydrology, understanding the topography of a community enables a greater
understanding of watershed boundaries, drainage characteristics, water movement, and impacts on
water quality.
Elevations throughout St. Clair County range from 580 feet to 800 feet above mean sea level. The
highest points are in a glaciated area in the northern part of the county, along the Black River. Marine
City is generally flat, with an elevation of 584 feet above mean sea level.
The Belle River's watershed drains roughly 83,000 acres of flat land from portions of Lapeer, Macomb,
Oakland, and St. Clair counties.
SOILS
Soil refers to the portion of the earth’s surface that consists of disintegrated rock or humus – the ground
used for vegetation and for cultivating crops. Soils in St. Clair County are largely wet loam and clay.
These are calcareous (non-acidic) at shallow depths, have low permeability, and generally require
drainage for agricultural purposes.
The majority of St. Clair County has drainage problems and more than 95% of the soils are severely
limited for development, especially near the shoreline and on farmland. The soils most suitable for
development are away from the shoreline and in areas that are flatter and less susceptible to flooding,
erosion, and fading or sinking.
East of the Belle River, soils in Marine City are classified as ―Minoa fine sandy loam, clay substratum, 0
to 3 percent slopes (MrA).‖ MrA soils are somewhat poorly drained and are level to very gently sloping.
The main limitations of this soil are wetness and the very slow permeability of the underlying clay.
Drainage is difficult to establish because of silt and sand content and the very slow permeability of the
underlying clay. MrA soils can also be found on the west side of the Belle River in Marine City.
The western and southern portions of the city are dominated by soil classified as ―Paulding clay, 0 to 2
percent slopes (Pd).‖ Paulding clay is a very poorly drained soil found in areas that are typically longer
than they are wide. Included in this soil in some areas along the Belle River, are small areas of Pd soil
that is covered with 10 to 20 inches of stratified silt, very fine sandy loam, and silty clay loam. The
primary limitations of Paulding clay soil are wetness, high clay content, and very slow permeability. Pd
soil is extremely difficult to drain.
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In general terms, soils in Marine City fall within the Alluvial land-Rough broken land association, which is
described by the Soil Conservation Service as “nearly level to gently sloping, well-drained to poorly
drained soils on floodplains and the adjacent steep to very steep soils on bluffs.”
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There are also a few small scattered pockets of other soil associations located in the southern part of
the city.
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A field survey of Marine City was undertaken in May 2003. Prior to the commencement of the field
survey, the following materials were obtained:
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Recent digital aerial photographs (1998) of the city (source: USGS)
A base map of the city prepared by the planning consultant.
The tax roll book of the city, with property descriptions.
A preliminary business list prepared by the consultant.
For mapping and analysis purposes, the various land uses noted in the field were divided into ten land
use categories:
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1. Single-Family Residential
2. Two-Family Residential
3. Multi-Family Residential
4. Mobile Home Park
5. Commercial and Office
6. Industrial
7. Public, Quasi-Public and Institutional
8. Recreation
9. Right-of-Way
10. Vacant
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LAND USE CATEGORIES
The survey team drove along every street in the city and noted land uses on the applicable parcel
maps. Business locations were also confirmed and noted. Missing businesses were added to the list
and closed or abandoned businesses were noted. Upon completion of the field work, the information
gathered by the survey team was compared with the tax roll book, air photos and the parcel maps to
insure that uses noted in the field were plotted in the correct locations. This information was used to
prepare a draft Existing Land Use Map with the plotted land use categories (described below) shown in
color. The Draft Existing Land Use Map was completed in June 2003.
EXISTING LAND USE SURVEY
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A survey of existing land use is an essential beginning in the preparation of the Master Plan for Marine
City. The information from this survey provides much of the basic data upon which the proposals for
residential, commercial, industrial and public uses of land will be made. The existing land use of any
given parcel will influence, or possibly restrict, any future land use for that parcel and for adjacent
parcels. For example, vacant land in a currently residential area would probably only be suitable for
residential development. Likewise, land currently used for industrial purposes may not be suitable for
other kinds of development in the future - especially if the industrial use is abandoned - due to possible
site contamination.
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EXISTING LAND USE IN MARINE CITY
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These land use categories are described as follows:
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Multi-Family Residential
Includes all areas containing triplex and/or quad housing structures, apartment buildings and
complexes and apartment lofts. These may either be condominium units or rental units.
Commercial and Office
Includes all areas were products, goods, and/or services are sold, leased, or otherwise provided such
as retail business establishments, business and professional offices and private marinas.
Public, Quasi-Public, and Institutional
Includes lands devoted to: governmental facilities and offices; public, parochial and private schools;
churches, cemeteries, and other quasi-public and private institutions.
Vacant
Total
% of Developed
257.42
10.92
37.51
2.86
86.18
110.09
110.40
56.97
204.46
18.72%
0.79%
2.73%
0.21%
6.27%
8.01%
8.03%
4.14%
14.87%
29.36%
1.25%
4.28
0.33%
9.83%
12.56%
12.59%
6.50%
23.32
847.13
498.43
1,375.23
63.76%
36.24%
100%
100%
Source: Field Survey, 2003
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Total Developed Land
% of Total
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Single-Family Residential
Two-Family Residential
Multiple-Family Residential
Mobile Home Park
Commercial/Office
Industrial
Public, Quasi-Public, Institutional
Recreation
Right-of-Way
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TABLE 2-14: MARINE CITY EXISTING LAND USE, 2003
Industrial
Includes all lands devoted to the manufacturing, processing, warehousing, storage of raw materials,
intermediate and finished products, and the provision of services industrial in nature.
Mobile Home Park
Includes land specifically designated for mobile and manufactured housing units grouped within mobile
home park developments. A mobile/manufactured home on an individual lot would be considered a
single-family residential use.
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Includes all lands where duplex housing structures (or other structures containing two residential units)
are located. These structures may either be located on individual lots or within condominium
developments.
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Includes all areas where single-family homes on individual lots are located.
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TABLE 2-15: MARINE CITY LAND USE CHANGE, 1993-2003
Mobile Home Park
Commercial/Office
Industrial
Public, Quasi-Public, Institutional
Recreation
Right-of-Way
Total Developed Land
Vacant
Total
1993
2003
246.07
6.28
18.92
2.86
63.32
100.44
107.11
26.08
201.65
257.42
10.92
37.51
2.86
86.18
110.09
110.40
56.97
204.46
Change
1993-2003
11.35
4.61%
4.64
73.83%
18.59
98.24%
0.00
-0.05%
22.86
36.09%
9.65
9.61%
3.29
3.07%
30.89
118.46%
2.81
1.39%
772.73
602.50
1,375.23
847.13
498.43
1,375.23
104.07
13.47%
-104.07 -17.27%
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Source: Field Survey, 1993 & 2003
Recreation
Includes all publicly-owned park land and public marinas.
Right-of-Way
Includes public street rights-of-way (both improved and unimproved) and railroad rights-of-way.
Vacant
Includes lands not appearing to be put to any active use, that are devoid of manmade structures or
features or discernible agricultural uses.
LAND USE PATTERNS AND TRENDS
The areas of the various land uses (in terms of the above land use categories) identified and located by
the survey team were measured from the Existing Land Use Map. The total land area of Marine City is
1,375.23 acres, or approximately 2.15 square miles. Measurements indicate that approximately 64%
of this total land area is developed. The land use category measurements and a comparison with the
previous land use survey of 1993 are summarized in the following tables and graphs.
Analysis of the above summary information and the detailed information gathered in the survey (and
shown on the Existing Land Use Map) yields the following descriptions of the individual land use
patterns and trends in Marine City:
Residential
Residential land uses, including single-family homes, two-family and multi-family dwellings, and mobile
home parks collectively occupy 308.70 acres of land. This represents 35.21% of the city’s developed
land area and 22.45% of its total land area. This also represents an increase of 12.61% in residential
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1. The older part of the city, between the Belle and St. Clair Rivers.
2. Between Bell Street and Chartier Road.
3. Along West Boulevard, Metropolis Street, Belle River Avenue and River Road (M-29 along the
St. Clair River).
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Mobile Home Parks
The city’s one mobile home park is located on the east side of M-29, adjacent to the north side of the
city limits. This mobile home park, the ―Tag-A-Long Trailer Court,‖ contains approximately 36 sites on
2.86 acres (0.33% of the city’s developed land, 0.21% of the total land area).
Multiple-family units occupy 37.51 acres of land (almost double the amount in 1993), or 4.28% of the
city’s developed land area (2.73% of the total land area). Most of these units are located in several
small complexes found throughout the residential areas of the city. Some multiple-family units can be
found in large single-family homes converted to multiple-family use and on the second and (in some
cases, third) level of the commercial buildings along Water Street in the central business district
(―Nautical Mile‖). Newer, larger complexes have been constructed on the west side of King Road,
north of Chartier Road and on the east side of King Road, between West Boulevard and Ward Street.
Two-family residential development occupies 10.92 acres of land, or 1.25% of the city’s developed land
(0.79% of the total land area). These units are generally scattered throughout the single-family
residential areas of the city. Most of the two-family units in Marine City (the older ones in particular)
have been created through the conversion of single-family homes to two-family use. Newer two-family
units are located in specifically designed duplex structures. Groups of these may be found on the north
side of Gladys Avenue; the south side of Woodworth Avenue, west of Mary Street; and on the north
side of DeGurse Avenue.
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Single-family homes comprise the largest of the residential uses, accounting for almost 84% of the
city’s residential development. Single-family residential development can be found throughout the
developed parts of the city, but is generally concentrated in the following areas:
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acreage since 1993, much of which can be attributed to infill development and new multiple-family
development.
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Multiple-family residential units can be found in the form of newer apartment complexes near the southern part of the city and
along the Belle River. Additionally, many of the buildings along Water and Broadway Streets in Downtown Marine City have
apartments or lofts on the second and third stories, above the street-level retail.
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Marine City has a mix of commercial uses within its borders, from “big-box” department stores, such as K-Mart, to national
chains, such as Dairy Queen, as well as a wide range of niche shopping and dining options in the central business district.
Commercial/Office
Commercial/Office uses in Marine City occupy 86.18 acres of land (a 23% increase over the 1993
acreage), accounting for 9.83% of the city’s developed land area and 6.27% of the total land area. Most
of this commercial development is concentrated along Water Street in the central business district and
along M-29, from Main Street to Chartier Road. There is also a large strip commercial center, known as
Riverside Plaza, anchored by K-Mart and VG’s Food Center at M-29 and Short Cut Road. A few small
spot commercial developments can be found throughout the city.
Industrial
Industrial uses in Marine City occupy 110.09 acres of land, accounting for 12.56% of the city’s
developed land area and 8.01% of the total area. The amount of industrial acreage increased by 9.61%
over the 1993 amount (9.65 acres), even with the demolition of an old facility on Ward Street. Industrial
uses in the city generally are located on large parcels along DeGurse Avenue, King Road, Chartier
Road, and M-29, south of Chartier Road. New industrial growth is expected to occur in these areas,
particularly along King Road and DeGurse Avenue.
Public, Quasi-Public, and Institutional
Public, quasi-public, and institutional uses collectively account for 110.40 acres of land, or 12.56% of the
city’s developed land area and 8.01% of the total area. These uses consist of four school sites (Belle
River Elementary, Holy Cross Elementary, Marine City Middle School/High School, and Cardinal
Mooney High School) and the former Washington Elementary School building which is now being used
as a senior center. Additional uses include: the City Hall/Police Station, the fire station, the Marine City
Library, 72nd District Court, the Guy Center, U.S. Customs, public works sites (DPW, waterworks, water
towers, pump station, the County Road Commission warehouse), two cemeteries, utility sites (electrical
substation, cell towers), two fraternal organizations (Knights of Columbus and Lions Club) and several
churches, all spread throughout the city.
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Vacant
There are currently 498.43 acres of vacant land in Marine City, 36.24% of the total land area of the city.
Most of this is located south of Chartier Road and west of M-29 and west of the former Port Huron &
Detroit Railroad right-of-way between Ward Street and the northern city limits. The total amount of
vacant land in the city decreased 17.27% (104.07 acres) from 1993 to 2003. That decrease is equal to
the net land development during the same time period.
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Right-of-Way
There are 204.46 acres of public right-of-way in Marine City, taking up 23.39% of developed land area
in the city and 14.87% of the total land area. All of this consists of rights-of-way for streets and roads.
There is no railroad right-of-way within the city limits. The remaining former Port Huron & Detroit
Railroad right-of-way is considered vacant land owned by CSX Inc.
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Recreation
Recreational uses occupy 56.97 acres of land, or 6.5% of the city’s developed land area and 4.14% of
the total area. These uses consist of eight city parks along the St. Clair River, one city park on King
Road, the city beach, Little League and high school baseball diamonds on Ward Street, the Bridge to
Bay Trail, and one state boat launch on the east side of M-29 (Parker Street).
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The Fagerdala-Marine City facility produces parts for a
variety of industries., including automotive applications,
packaging components, and retail goods. Fagerdala
employs 75 people at their Marine City facility.
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Butler Plastics on Degurse Road has been in business
since 1962. Butler provides vacuum metalizing, chrome
plating , sonic welding, insert molding, hot oil molding,
hot stamping and pad printing services.
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At present, the City Hall building sits empty due to the building conditions and has been deemed
unsafe for occupancy. Prior to that, the City hall building housed the offices of the City Manager, the
City Clerk, the City Treasurer, the Assessor, the Recreation Director and the Building Inspector. There
was a conference room located in the basement level of the building. The second level contains an
auditorium with a stage. The police department occupied a ground floor addition to the original
building, which was completed in 1940. However, all of these city officials and departments have had
to relocate to other facilities until that time at which the City Hall building is renovated. City officials
have moved their day-to-day operations to the Guy Center on Water Street. The required renovation
work at the old City Hall building includes:
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The City Hall building, at the corner of Main Street and Broadway, is recognized as a unique historical
structure by both residents and those outside the city. The building was designated as a Michigan
Registered Historic Site in 1976 and was included on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
Efforts have already been made to improve the appearance of the building in character consistent with
the historical style (Queen Anne) of the period (1884-1885) in which it was built. However, a study
completed in 2000 by the Smith Group, an architectural and engineering consulting firm, indicates that
much work needs to be done to repair building deterioration and to bring the building into compliance
with national standards for preservation of historic structures and with code and handicapped
accessibility requirements.
The facilities, services and programs offered by the city to its residents and businesses are essential to
maintaining an adequate standard of living and are a key factor in determining whether a community
can thrive and grow. Without quality recreation facilities, adequate sewer and water capacity,
convenient refuse pick-up and sufficient police and fire protection, a community will find it difficult to
attract new businesses and residents, let alone retain existing businesses and residents.
Historic City Hall was designed by the architectural office of Mason and Rice of Detroit, in Richardson Romanesque style.
The brick is a typical, 19th century soft brick, manufactured in Marine City at a brick kiln located at Degurse and Belle River
Roads.
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Removal of all historically incompatible materials/elements;
Rehabilitation/restoration of the exterior masonry, doors, windows, and exterior trim;
Rehabilitation /restoration of the roof trusses and shingles;
Rehabilitation/restoration of interior surfaces, interior doors and trim;
Rehabilitation of mechanical and electrical systems; and
Other improvements to bring the building into compliance with code requirements, including
handicapped accessibility.
The estimated cost for all of this work is approximately $2.6 million. Because of this cost, the work may
need to be conducted in stages over several years, unless long-term financing is arranged, such as a
bond issue. Historic preservation grants may be available from a variety of sources to offset a small
portion of the cost.
Only Certified Local Governments are eligible to apply for Historic Preservation grants. The Certified
Local Government Program was established to enhance local government preservation efforts by
increasing public interest and involvement in preservation activities. To become certified, a
government must, at the very least, have a local historic district commission with design review control
over established or planned locally designated historic districts.
Other sources of funding include: general obligation bonds, building authority bonds and USDA Rural
Development Administration loans.
POLICE SERVICE
The Marine City Police Department held a grand opening for its new police station located at 375 S.
Parker Street in October 2009. The facility was previously a video store that was renovated and
converted into the police station with a more inviting reception area and public restrooms. Located in
the center of the community, the facility ties in with the "community policing" philosophy to which the
department adheres.
The facility features a large evidence room and storage area, men’s and women’s locker rooms, a
separate interview room, booking and fingerprinting stations, a holding cell and a large office for police
staff to fill out paperwork uninterrupted. There are also separate offices for the patrol sergeants, the
detective sergeants and the police chief.
The total cost for the new facility was $154,000, including an addition on one side of the building.
FIRE SERVICE
In July 2010, Marine City, Cottrellville Township, East China Township and China Township signed an
agreement to form the Marine City Fire Authority. The newly formed authority will help to improve fire
protection in each community and allow the governmental entities to distribute resources more
effectively and more efficiently.
Prior to the agreement, Marine City firefighters would make runs to the townships and bill them
annually. Now, the townships will contribute to an annual budget based on the percentage of runs
they've had during the past three years. Under the agreement, a supervisory board will be composed of
three representatives from Marine City and two from each township.
The Marine City Fire Hall is located at 200 S. Parker Street, south of West Boulevard. The fire hall is
centrally located, with all areas of the city well within the standard 1.5-2 mile service area radius. In
2009, the Marine City Fire Department responded to 655 calls, including 35 fires (19 structure fires, 4
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vehicle fires, and 10 other fires) and 399 rescue and EMS runs. The Marine City Fire Department is
made up entirely of 25 volunteers.
REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES
There are a wide range of parks, recreation programs, and recreation facilities in and around Marine
City that are available city residents:
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Other State Facilities
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE) operates eleven public boat
launch sites in St. Clair County along the St. Clair River, the Black River, the Pine River and Lake St.
Clair. The closest public boat launch on Lake Huron is in the village of Lexington in Sanilac County,
seven miles north of the county line. The state also operates the Port Huron State Game Area in Grant
and Clyde townships to the north.
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Throughout Metropolitan Detroit, the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority offers a series of thirteen
―Metroparks.‖ St. Clair County is not a member of the Authority. The closest of these Metroparks to
Marine City is Metropolitan Beach Metropark on Lake St. Clair, near Mount Clemens. This park has a
beach, two marinas, a boat launch ramp, a par three golf course, a miniature golf course, a swimming
pool and splash pad, tennis and basketball courts, picnic areas, a baseball/softball area, a tot lot, a
nature study area and activity center, a nature trail and a bicycle/non-motorized vehicle/pedestrian
pathway. In the winter, the park has areas for ice fishing, ice skating, and cross-country skiing. In
September, the park hosts an ―in the water‖ boat and fishing show.
Regional Facilities
On a regional basis, Marine City has two state parks within a short driving distance. These parks are
Algonac State Park, approximately 2.5 miles south of Marine City on the St. Clair River and Lakeport
State Park, approximately 25 miles north of Marine City on Lake Huron. Two other nearby state-run
recreation facilities are the St. Clair Flats Wildlife Management Area on Harsens Island and Dickinson
Island and St. John’s Marsh in Clay Township. These areas offer facilities for hunting, fishing,
swimming, and (at the flats) general boating. Together, the St. Clair Flats, the St. Clair River and Lake
St. Clair offer over 50 miles of shoreline area for private and public use and are the area’s greatest
natural resources.
The Marine City Fire Department responded to 655 calls in 2009. On the right, Marine City firefighters participate in a practice
burn in October 2009. Photos courtesy of the Marine City Fire Department.
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Goodells County Park
Goodells County Park is a 327-acre park that features two
playgrounds, river and fishing access, a seasonal ice skating rink,
trails, four picnic shelters, a community center, a visitors center,
historic buildings, a BMX track, a radio-controlled model airplane
airfield and truck track, a butterfly garden, special events buildings, the
―Splashpad,‖ equestrian facilities, and areas for outdoor events.
Goodells Park also houses the County Farm Museum.
Greenways
Wadhams to Avoca Trail
In 1999, St. Clair County PARC purchased the surface rights to 9.82 miles (100 acres) of right-of-way
from CSX Railroad and began developing it as the Wadhams to Avoca Trail. In 2001 and 2004, PARC
purchased two additional properties totaling 17.65 acres adjacent to the trail north of Imlay City Road for
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Pine River Nature Center
The St. Clair County Regional Educational Service Agency’s Pine River Nature Center is an educational
facility whose mission is to promote the awareness, understanding and stewardship of the Blue Water
Area's natural and cultural heritage. The center is located between Interstate 69 and the Grand Trunk
& Western Railroad at Castor Road, south of Goodells County Park in Wales Township.
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Camp Woodsong County Park
St. Clair County purchased the 44.5-acre Camp Woodsong site from the Michigan Waterways Council
of the Girl Scouts of America in December 2008. The property is located off of Abbottsford Road at the
east end of Rynn Road in Clyde Township. The western half of the property features existing buildings
that include a garage, small activity building, two vault toilets and group camping areas. The eastern half
of the property has scenic, steep slopes that travel down to 2,800 feet of Black River shoreline.
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Columbus County Park
In 2007, the county purchased 291 acres of the Bauman Road Farms property in Columbus Township
from the Trust for Public Land (TPL), a national non-profit organization, using a $1.4 million Michigan
Natural Resources Trust Fund grant. Phase 1 construction at Columbus County Park was completed in
early 2010. Phase 1 included constructing the main entrance on Bauman Road, a park roadway, a 100
car parking lot, erosion control and drainage improvements, electrical work, a water well and
development of a lighted sledding hill. Plans to construct a park lodge with modern restroom facilities, a
picnic pavilion, a meeting room, offices and storage rooms is slated for 2010.
PARC formally approved an updated Fort Gratiot County Park Master Plan that incorporated the use of
the adjacent Detroit Water Board property (an additional 14 acres) and the new location for the 1971
Tunnel Explosion Memorial. Phase 1 of the park’s development began in 2006 and included the
installation of water and sewer lines, underground electrical lines, roads, paved trails, and parking
areas.
Fort Gratiot County Park
In Fall 2005, the St. Clair County Parks and Recreation Commission (PARC) purchased 16 acres of
property from Citizens First Bank for $3.1 million using a $2.2 million grant from the Michigan Natural
Resources Trust Fund, administered by the Department of Natural Resources. PARC also purchased a
beach easement needed to move forward with the development of Fort Gratiot Park.
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The "Splashpad" has 11 spray features that include two water
cannons, five dumping buckets, ground geysers, and a rainbow water tunnel. The ―Splashpad‖ is open
daily from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and admission is free.
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To date, the 640-foot long Mill Creek Trestle has been decked and railed for pedestrians and bike riders;
5 miles of trail has been paved with asphalt, over three and one-half miles has been surfaced with
limestone fines and over three miles has been graveled. Parking lots and trailheads have been built at
Avoca Road and Imlay City Road, and temporary parking lots have been built to serve the trail by By-Lo
Oil at Wadhams Road. The non-motorized trail is open to walkers, bicyclists and equestrians.
Bridge to Bay Trail
The St. Clair County Parks and Recreation Commission (PARC) is working in conjunction with 13 local
units of government to develop a 54-mile paved trail from Lakeport State Park to New Baltimore. St.
Clair County helps to plan and promote the trail while each local unit of government is responsible for
constructing their section of the trail. Even though PARC plays an instrumental coordinating role in the
development of the Bridge to Bay Trail, the property that makes up that trail is owned by various
municipalities and townships. Most trail construction projects are funded by grants. PARC usually helps
to fund the local match required for trail construction grants.
The Bridge to Bay Trail extends from St. Clair County’s northern border; under the Blue Water Bridge;
through Port Huron, Marysville, St. Clair, Marine City, and Algonac; and past state and municipal parks,
museums, gazebos, and lighthouses. Sometimes the trail is within reach of the water’s edge and
sometimes a few miles inland. It connects community with community for walkers, joggers, strollers, and
bicyclists of all ages. It can potentially link to the Wadhams to Avoca Trail within St. Clair County, the
Discover Michigan Trail, the Macomb Orchard Trail, and – via ferry – the St. Clair Parkway Trail in
Lambton, Ontario, Canada.
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a trailhead and parking. In 2003, PARC purchased the surface rights to an additional 2.6 miles of CSX
Railroad right-of-way totaling 17.66 acres from Wadhams Road to Griswold Road.
The Bridge to Bay Trail
(top right) passes through 13
communities along the St. Clair River, Lake Huron and Lake St.
Clair. The Wadhams to Avoca Trail (left) includes the 640-foot
Mill Creek Trestle.
There are also plenty of recreational opportunities in neighboring
communities, such as the East China Township Park (top left).
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East China Township
East China Township Park offers baseball and soccer fields, a nature center, a bicycle/walking trail and
a sledding hill. The Township also has two small ―River Parks‖ off of M-29 on the St. Clair River.
LOCAL PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES
There are numerous recreation facilities in Marine City owned by the city, the East China School District,
the State of Michigan and private entities. These amenities include:
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1. Marine City Beach: The only public sandy beach along the St. Clair River between Port Huron
and Algonac offers limited swimming opportunities due to its small size (1.11 acres). Located at
the intersection of Water Street and Pearl Street, there is a barrier-free sidewalk along the rear
edge of the beach proper.
2. Broadway Park: Besides sightseeing and picnic areas, this park features a battleship deck gun
display. Located at the intersection of Water Street and Broadway. The 0.56-acre park is
generally barrier-free.
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City-Owned Recreation Facilities
In terms of local recreation facilities, Marine City has approximately 26 acres of developed recreational
uses spread among 13 facilities. Nine of the city’s recreation facilities consist of eight relatively small
parks and a community center located along the St. Clair River from just north of Broadway down to
Bridge Street. These facilities are: Marine City Beach, Broadway Park, Waterworks Park, Lighthouse
Park, the Guy Center, Civic Women’s Club River Park, St. Clair Park, Corwin M. Drake Memorial Park
and Nautical Mile Park. All of these sites (except for the Guy Center) are used primarily for passive
recreation such as picnicking and riverfront viewing. Two other parks, the King Road Park and the
Ward-Cottrell Park, both on the west side of the city, are used more for active recreation activities, such
as softball and tennis. The following is a list of the major features of each of the city’s ten parks and
community center:
St. Clair
Downtown St. Clair has a riverfront park for walking and sightseeing along the St. Clair River and a
public marina and boat launch facility at the St. Clair Harbor. The city also operates a nine-hole golf
course, an outdoor swimming pool, and a 27-acre site with a playscape, picnic facilities, volleyball
courts, a soccer field, nature trails and winter ice skating. The St. Clair River Lanes are also downtown
and two privately-owned, public golf courses are located just outside the city.
A riding stable is located on Shea Road, between Marsh Road and McKinley Road. The township does
not have any developed local park land but does own land for future development as a park.
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Algonac
The City of Algonac offers a city park with a 2,300-foot boardwalk (for fishing, walking and sightseeing)
on the St. Clair River, public swimming at the Lions Club Pool and commercial marina facilities. A
DNRE boat launch ramp is located on M-29 between the City of Algonac and Algonac State Park. Also
on M-29, located just south of the Harsens Island Ferry, is a recreational vehicle park/campground and
marina.
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Recreation Facilities in Neighboring Communities
The following neighboring and nearby communities have recreational facilities available to Marine City
residents:
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Marine City offers residents and visitors numerous recreational amenities, including the City Beach (left), high-quality
playgrounds, and a number of waterfront pocket parks in the central business district.
3. Waterworks Park: This park, on Water Street, between Jefferson Street and Washington
Street, features the city’s water works surrounded by sightseeing areas. Also offers picnic and
playground areas. The 0.94-acre park is generally barrier-free
4. Lighthouse Park: Located on Water Street at the foot of Washington Street, this park features
the old Peche Island Lighthouse, and a volleyball court. The 0.26-acre park is generally barrierfree.
5. The Guy Center: Although in the past, this building had been used as a gathering place for
area senior citizens (for card playing, etc.), it has served as the temporary offices for the Marine
City government since August 2005, when the City Hall was declared unsafe for occupancy.
The grounds surrounding the Guy Center serve to connect Lighthouse Park to the north with the
Civic Women’s Club River Park to the south. The main floor of the building is generally barrierfree.
6. Civic Women’s Club River Park: Located on Water Street, between Washington Street and
St. Clair Street, this park offers picnic areas and playground equipment. This 0.32-acre park is
generally barrier-free.
7. St. Clair Park: Located at the intersection of Water Street and St. Clair Street, St. Clair Park
provides opportunities for fishing and boat watching. This 0.37-acre park is generally barrierfree.
8. Corwin M. Drake Memorial Park: Located next to St. Clair Park, this park features an outdoor
amphitheater, offers sightseeing opportunities and has a nice garden area. This 0.28-acre park
is generally barrier-free.
9. Nautical Mile Park: This park is the site of the Marine City Summer Maritime Days and is
located near the intersection of Water Street and Union Street, just south of the Ferry Dock. The
park features benches for waterfront viewing and picnic areas. This 0.83-acre park is generally
barrier-free.
10. King Road Park: On the west side of King Road, between Chartier Road and Plank Road, this
park contains approximately 27 acres and features a softball diamond, a baseball diamond, a
sledding hill, and a children’s play area.
11. Ward-Cottrell Park: On Ward Street next to Marine City Middle School/High School, this park is
shared by the schools and the city. It contains approximately 5.52 acres and features seven
tennis courts, a football field and a running track for school use (and limited public use) and a
softball field, a little-league baseball field and four tennis courts for general public use. This park
has limited barrier-free accessibility.
12. South Main/Washington Mini-Park: This 8,537-square foot (0.2 acre) mini-park is located at
the southeast corner of South Main Street and Washington Street. This mini-park contains
playground equipment for the use of neighborhood children and a park bench. The mini-park
has limited barrier-free accessibility.
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The Marine City Marina is a commercial transient boat dock and boat refueling facility located on the
Belle River at 1105 S. Belle River near Scott Street.
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The Lions Club International-Marine City owns and operates a hall and outdoor picnic grounds on the
south side of Ward Street, just east of the Ward-Cottrell Park. Both the hall and the picnic grounds are
available to the general public on a rental basis.
Recreation Needs
According to the Marine City Recreation Plan for the Years 2000-2004, Marine City has an insufficient
number of outdoor basketball courts, an insufficient number of campground sites, an insufficient amount
of fishing access and snowmobiling land, and most importantly, an insufficient amount of developed
park land. The plan proposes several recreation projects that are intended to address these
deficiencies. These projects will be described in the Capital Improvements Program later in this Master
Plan.
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The Knights of Columbus own and operate a hall and outdoor picnic grounds on the east side of King
Road, just south of Marine City High School. Both the hall and the picnic grounds are available to the
general public on a rental basis.
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Other Recreational Facilities in Marine City
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment owns and operates a public boat
launch facility on the St. Clair River at 1171 S. Parker (M-29), just south of the St. Clair County Road
Commission Gravel Dock. This 4.04-acre facility contains one boat launch ramp and short-term parking
for approximately 70-80 automobiles with boat trailers.
Washington Life Center
The St. Clair County Council on Aging operates the Washington Life Center, located at 403 Mary St.
The facility moved from the Cherry Beach Center in Cottrellville Township into the vacant Washington
Elementary School building in October 2009. The center has much more space than the Cherry Beach
Center had, which allows the COA to offer expanded classes and activities for seniors.
School-Owned Recreational Facilities
Besides city-owned parks, the East China School District provides recreational facilities for students.
These facilities are also available on a limited basis to Marine City residents. Many of the city’s
recreation programs utilize these school facilities. The Marine City Middle School/High School athletic
complex, on Ward Street between King Road and Parker Street, offers facilities for area wide recreation
including an indoor pool, a gymnasium with a full basketball court, tennis courts and an outdoor running
track.
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Undeveloped Recreation Property
Marine City acquired two parcels on the St. Clair River immediately south of the City Beach in October
2001. The city demolished the vacant residences located on the parcels and plans to construct a new
park on the parcels. This new park will have a picnic pavilion, a seawall, and a walkway along the
riverfront that will connect this park with the City Beach. Part of the acquisition cost was offset by a
Michigan DNRE grant and it is expected that part of the development cost will be offset by additional
grants.
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13. Heritage Square: This site is located on the block bounded by Main Street to the east, Pearl
Street to the north, Elizabeth Street to the west and Broadway to the south. It contains 0.93
acres, most of which is occupied by the currently vacant City Hall building. A gazebo is located
near the southeast corner of the site and a small stand of trees is located near the northeast
corner. The gazebo is available for weddings and other outdoor social gatherings. Much of this
site can be accessed by barrier-free pathways.
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Marine City has an abundance of quality education options within its borders, both public and private.
These include:
East China School District
Marine City is located within the boundaries of the East China School District, which also serves the City
of St. Clair, China Township, Cottrellville Township, East China Township, and parts of Casco,
Columbus, Ira and St. Clair townships (122 square miles total). In the 2010-2011 school year, the
district had an enrollment of 4,897. Three of the district’s ten schools are located in Marine City:
 Belle River Elementary School, 1601 Chartier Road - enrollment: 436
 Marine City Middle School, 6373 King Road - enrollment: 485
 Marine City High School, 1085 Ward Street - enrollment: 712
In the 2010-2011 school year, 2.6 debt retirement mills (on all property), 0.4 sinking fund mills (on all
property), and 18 operating mills (on non-primary residents) were levied by the district.
Elementary school services consist of an academic program that includes art, music and physical
education; counseling services; media centers; computer labs in all buildings; junior primary program;
after school enrichment programs; and a Latchkey program.
Middle school services include a complete academic program and electives providing a balance
between basic skills and exploratory experiences; counseling services; media specialists; reading
support program; interscholastic and intramural sports (boys and girls).
High school services include a four-year college preparatory program including advance placement
courses; expanded computer labs; technology education that includes computer-aided drafting, wood
shop, metal shop and mechanical drafting; extracurricular activities and clubs; interscholastic athletic
competition in football, basketball, tennis, baseball, swimming, track, cross country, golf, hockey,
wrestling, cheerleading, volleyball and softball.
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SCHOOLS
Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School (left) and
Belle River Elementary School (right).
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Curriculum development, media, instructional materials and training for teachers and volunteers are
other RESA-supported services designed to strengthen area education programs.
The SC4 University Center is an educational center that houses programs and courses offered by
several universities. Located in Port Huron on SC4's campus in the Citizens First Michigan Technical
Education Center (M-TEC), the SC4 University Center offers you the convenience of completing a
bachelor’s or master’s degree close to home or online.
SC4’s University Center Partners include:
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Central Michigan University
Ferris State University
Kettering Graduate Center
Madonna University
Saginaw Valley State University
Siena Heights University
University of Michigan-Flint
Wayne State University
Other educational opportunities available at SC4 lead to associate degrees in nearly forty different areas
of study (most are considered occupational programs). The college also offers certificate programs in
approximately eighteen different areas.
 Liberal arts and general education
 Nursing
 Criminal justice
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For the Fall Semester 2009, the top 12 majors were as follows:
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St. Clair County Community College
St. Clair County Community College (SC4), located at 323 Erie Street in Port Huron, is a comprehensive
community college offering associate degrees in both transfer and occupational areas. In 2007-2008,
SC4 had a total enrollment of 8,129. The college provides the freshman and sophomore courses
needed to fulfill the requirements for transfer to a senior college or university.
Private Schools
There are two private schools located in Marine City: Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School, located at
660 S. Water Street and Holy Cross Elementary School, located at 618 S. Water Street. Both schools
are administered by the Archdiocese of Detroit.
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As part of the RESA Educational Service Center complex, severely and profoundly mentally impaired
students are provided training, education, and enrichment opportunities at the Woodland Development
Center.
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St. Clair County Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA)
St. Clair County RESA provides adult education services, vocational programs and special education
services to eight school districts in St. Clair County, including the Port Huron Area School District.
These services are provided by the facilities at the RESA Educational Service Center, located at 499
Range Road in Kimball Township. One such facility is the Technical Education Center (TEC), which
offers job training and placement opportunities for nearly 1,200 high school and adult students.
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The main campus of St. Clair County Community College (SC4) is located in Downtown Port Huron. The Workforce Training Institute
at the Citizens First M-Tec Center at SC4 (right) is a one-stop resource for business and industry training in the Blue Water
Area.
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Business
Radiologic technology
Science transfer
Accounting
Early childhood education
Networking
Administrative medical assistant
Management
Corrections
SC4’s ―Workforce Training Institute‖ at the Citizens First Michigan Technical Education Center provides
customized training programs in leadership, management, customer service, computers, allied health,
construction, manufacturing, energy, environment and fire and emergency services. Classes are
presented on campus, online and at company sites.
Baker College of Port Huron
Baker College is located on 12 acres that border the 40th Street Pond in Port Huron Township.
Additionally, there are two extension locations: The Sandusky Extension in Sanilac County and the
Sarnia Extension, housed at Lambton College across the St. Clair River in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada.
The college offers a wide variety of associate's and bachelor’s degree programs. Specialty programs
include Dental Hygienist, Surgical Technology, Medical Assistant, Certified Microsoft Systems Engineer,
Web Design, and the Accelerated Bachelor of Business Administration. Enrollment in 2006-2007 was
1,600.
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LIBRARY
The Louis R. Miller/Marine City Library, located at 300 Parker Street, between Jefferson and Ward
Street, is a branch of the St. Clair County Library System and serves the residents of both Marine City
and Cottrellville Township. The library was started in 1889 by the Ladies Library Association and was
housed in the City Hall. In 1919, the city assumed responsibility for the operation of the library and in
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CITY CEMETERY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
ST. CLAIR COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION FACILITIES
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The St. Clair County Road Commission maintains a storage facility at M-29 between the DNRE public
boat launch and McLouth yards on the St. Clair River. This facility is used for storing road aggregate,
sand and de-icing salt. These materials are off-loaded directly from lake freighters into the storage
facility area. In addition, the county operates a garage and storage facility on the north side of
The city operates a Department of Public Works yard on M-29 at Cottrell Boulevard. The yard includes
storage facilities and maintenance buildings on a one acre site. The yard itself is sufficient to handle
future development demands.
The Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery is located at Westminster and Pleasant streets and was established
with a gift of 1.5 acres from Beer B. and Mary Ward. The cemetery is currently comprised of 14.2 acres
containing more than 7,000 graves. The Department of Public Works provides maintenance and
individual trimming to the graves, digs and fills new graves, regrades existing graves as necessary, and
installs grave marker foundations as needed. Burial service is provided to residents and funeral homes
of the greater Marine City area, averaging 50 to 60 interments per year.
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As a branch of the St. Clair County Library System, the Marine City Library has access to many of the
materials of the main County Library in Port Huron and other branches of the County Library System.
Materials available at the Marine City branch include large print books, books on tape, video cassettes,
CDs, DVDs, a historical collection for genealogical and local history research, a copy machine, fax
machine, laminator, community events bulletin board, internet access and training, kids’ programs and
inter-library book loans.
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1939, the library was relocated to the Newport Academy and Washington and Main streets. In 1967,
the library became part of the St. Clair County Library. The current library was constructed in 1983 with
funding from Mr. and Mrs. Louis R. Miller and other donors.
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The St. Clair County Road Commission has a
maintenance yard on Metropolis Street.
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SEWER AND WATER
The existing water system is adequate to meet present and future needs. The water works, constructed
in 1935, is located on the east side of Water Street on the St. Clair River, which is the source of water
for the system via a 14‖ intake pipe extending 150 feet into the river. The water works has a treatment
capacity of 2.0 million gallons per day, half of which is currently being used. A new 750,000-gallon
water tower was constructed in 1999 at King Road. Phase II of the Wastewater Treatment Plant
Project, the separation of storm sewers and sanitary sewers that were combined in most parts of the
city, was completed in 1994. The elimination of the combination sewers will reduce demands upon the
wastewater treatment facility and help to prevent untreated wastewater from being dumped into the St.
Clair River.
Aside from the areas with separated storm sewers, storm drainage in much of the city is currently
inadequate. There are many areas west of M-29 that are not currently storm sewered. Storm sewers
will have to be constructed in those areas to accommodate current and future development.
The Wastewater Treatment Plant was constructed in 1992 on M-29, across from the Road Commission
storage yard. This facility, which was Phase I of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Project, has a
capacity of 1,000,000 gallons per day, and should adequately meet the city’s future needs for the
planning period.
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Metropolis, along the old Port Huron & Detroit railroad right-of-way. The county does not have any
immediate plans for expansion or relocation of either facility.
The Water Works - located in the central business district - was built in 1935 and is the source of water for the
city’s water system via a 14” intake pipe extending 150 feet into the St. Clair River. A 750,000-gallon water tower
(right) was constructed in 1999.
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