Detroit Water and Sewerage Department Notice: Public Hearing for Water Main Replacement FY23 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Project

DETROIT WATER AND SEWERAGE DEPARTMENT NOTICE

PUBLIC HEARING FOR WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT

FY23 DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF) PROJECT

The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) announces a Public Hearing regarding its Project Plan for proposed Water Main Replacement in the City of Detroit. DWSD will be seeking low interest Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) loan assistance for FY2023. These projects are comprised of replacing aging water mains at select locations in the neighborhoods of Warrendale, McDowell, Brightmoor, Claytown, Springwells, Crary/St. Marys, Grandmont, Martin Park, Pilgrim Village, University District, Grixdale Farms, Greenfield Park, Mapleridge, East English Village, Yorkshire Woods, Denby, and Outer Drive-Hayes in the City of Detroit.  The projects are titled WS-732 (Project A) and WS-733 (Project B). Construction will include excavation of existing water mains, installation of new pipes, rehabilitation of pipes, replacement of Lead (Pb) water service lines of two inches diameter or less to connect the water main and the customer water meter, pressure testing, backfill of the excavation required for piping work, and restoration of each work site.  All work to be performed within the existing road right-of-way. The impact of the project will be improved customer satisfaction and safe, reliable service delivery of potable water to customers. The temporary impact of construction activities will be minimized through mitigation measures specified in the contract documents.  Adverse impacts on historical, archaeological, geographic, or cultural areas are not expected. This project is necessary to ensure that DWSD will consistently and reliably provide high quality potable water to Detroit residents. The Project Plan describes water mains in critical need of replacement or rehabilitation. The total cost of this project is currently estimated at approximately $11 million for Project A and $11 Million for Project B; a total of $22 million which is being sought through the DWSRF program. The Water Main Replacement/Rehabilitation inclusive of Lead water service line replacement work is eligible for participating under the State of Michigan low interest DWSRF loan program.

The Public Hearing will present a description of the recommended projects, estimated costs, noting no potential impact for customers. The current rate structure and lease agreement payments will cover the cost. The purpose of the hearing is not only to inform, but to seek and gather input from people that will be affected. Comments and viewpoints from the public are encouraged.

THE MEETING WILL BE HELD ON:

DATE: Wednesday, April 20, 2022

PLACE: Detroit Water and Sewerage Department

                Water Board Building

                735 Randolph, 5th Floor, Board Room

                Detroit, Michigan 48226

TIME: 2:00 p.m.

VIRTUAL OPTION: Via Zoom at https://cityofdetroit.zoom.us/j/81572635118
                                 Use Passcode: 482262021

                                 Attend by phone: call one of these numbers:

                                 +1-301-715-8592

                                 +1-312-626-6799

                                 +1-267-831-0333

                                 Use Meeting ID: 815 7263 5118

                                 Use Passcode: 482262021

With advance notice of seven calendar days, the City of Detroit will provide interpreter services at public meetings, including language translation and reasonable ADA accommodations.  Please contact the Water and Sewerage Department Board of Water Commissioners at (313) 224-4704, or email [email protected] to schedule these services.

Information on the Project Plan will be available for review after March 18, 2022 at the following locations:

                City Website: detroitmi.gov/dwsd

                OR

                By email request to Monica Daniels email address: [email protected]

                Due to Covid restrictions this document is not available in person.

If you have questions or want to submit written statements for the Public Hearing Record, call or write:

Call: Monica Daniels at (313) 938-7912

Email: Monica Daniels at  [email protected]

Mail:     Monica Daniels

              Detroit Water and Sewerage Department

             735 Randolph, 7^th Floor

              Detroit, MI 48226

Written comments will be accepted at the above address if received prior to 1:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday, April 20, 2022

City of Detroit, Water and Sewerage Department

Gary Brown, Director