Council defers $3.7 million Wayne County CSO retention‑basin payment, asks administration for documentation

Apr 8, 2025

The council discussed a $3,707,786.62 charge from Wayne County for CSO retention‑basin operations and maintenance. Staff argued the contract is longstanding and the county met obligations; council asked for written confirmation of county debts to the city and asked administration to return with documentation before approving payment.

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Dearborn Heights administration asked the City Council to approve a $3,707,786.62 payment to Wayne County for operations and maintenance of combined sewer overflow (CSO) retention basins on April 8. The council referred the item back to administration and requested documentation showing the county’s acknowledgement of debts the city says the county owes.

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