Title
Resolution to Adopt the City of Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) Water System Improvements Project Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Funding Consideration
Body
Agenda of: May 28, 2025
Item No.: 2025-137
TO: The Honorable
Board of Directors
Great Lakes Water Authority
FROM: Suzanne R. Coffey, P.E.
Chief Executive Officer
Great Lakes Water Authority
DATE: May 28, 2025
RE: Resolution to Adopt the City of Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) Water System Improvements Project Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Funding Consideration
MOTION
Upon recommendation of Nicolette Bateson, Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer, the Board of Directors (Board) of the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) approve the attached resolution to adopt the City of Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) Water System Improvements Project Plan for FY 2026 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) funding consideration; and authorizes the CEO to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
BACKGROUND
The Great Lakes Water Authority secures capital improvement financing on behalf of Detroit Water and Sewerage Department in accordance with foundational documents related to the establishment of GLWA. DWSD has selected the Water System Improvements project for submittal to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) for FY 2026 DWSRF funding consideration. This project is comprised of replacing water mains and lead service lines in the city of Detroit. The impact of this project will be improved customer satisfaction and safe, reliable service delivery of potable water to customers. The total estimated cost of this project is $140 million.
* Water Main Replacement referenced as WS-Task 12 (Project A), in the neighborhoods of Eastern Market, Forest Park, North End, Islandview, West Village, & Medical Center...
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