Title
Resolution to Adopt the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) Water System Improvements Project Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Funding Consideration
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Agenda of: April 22, 2026
Item No.: 2026-113
TO: The Honorable
Board of Directors
Great Lakes Water Authority
FROM: Suzanne R. Coffey, P.E.
Chief Executive Officer
Great Lakes Water Authority
DATE: April 22, 2026
RE: Resolution to Adopt the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) Water System Improvements Project Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 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 Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) Water System Improvements Project Plan for FY 2027 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 (GLWA) secures capital improvement financing for the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) in accordance with foundational documents related to the establishment of GLWA. Pursuant to Section 7.2(b) of the Regional Water Supply System Lease between the City of Detroit and GLWA, "The Authority shall cooperate fully with the City in the implementation of this Detroit Capital Improvement Program, including financing through the Authority.."
DWSD has identified the Water System Improvements Project for submittal to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) for FY 2027 DWSRF funding consideration. This project is comprised of five sub-projects focused on replacing water mains and lead service lines in select neighborhoods throughout the city of Detroit as follows.
* Water Main Replacem...
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