The Macomb City Council heard quarterly reports Tuesday showing robust activity across all city departments from August through October.
Fire Chief Dan Meyer reported 570 emergency calls, including 10 fire responses. During Fire Prevention Month, firefighters visited 14 schools and businesses, reaching more than 800 students. The department completed nearly 1,700 training hours and installed 84 smoke alarms in homes.
'I appreciate that you're making homes safer,' Alderman John Vigezzi said.
Downtown continues thriving with a 95% business occupancy rate and only four vacant spaces, Downtown Development and Marketing Director Savannah Ballard reported. The downtown hosted 726 community events, and business owners contributed $27,000 for improvements. The Macomb Beautiful Association donated funding for downtown alley lighting.
'The occupancy rate is remarkable for an older downtown,' Vigezzi said.
