Title
Settlement of Great Lakes Water Authority v. Goch Properties, LLC, et al. Case No. 24-010113 - CC for an Easement Necessary for the NOCSOS Project
Body
Agenda of: May 28, 2026
Item No.: 2026-207
Amount: $150,000.00
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 21, 2026
RE: Purchase of an Easement located at 750 S. Deacon and 754 N. Deacon in Detroit, MI necessary for the NOCSOS Project to construct and install a relief sewer tunnel connecting the Northwest Interceptor to the Oakwood CSO Control Facility
MOTION
Upon recommendation of Phyllis Hurks, General Counsel, the Board of Directors (Board) of the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA), authorizes the purchase of an Easement at 750 S. Deacon and 754 N. Deacon in Detroit, MI; and authorizes the CEO to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
BACKGROUND
The Board has received a confidential attorney-client communication regarding the above-referenced purchase.
JUSTIFICATION
The purchase of this property is necessary for GLWA’s NOCSOS Project. The project will construct and install a relief sewer tunnel connecting the Northwest Interceptor to the Oakwood CSO Control Facility.
BUDGET IMPACT
The proposed property purchase, if finalized, is within the budget for this project included in the approved 2024-2029 capital improvement plan.
COMMITTEE REVIEW
This matter was reviewed by the Legal Committee at its meeting on May 27, 2026.
SHARED SERVICES IMPACT
This item does not impact the shared services agreement between GLWA and DWSD.