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DPW proposes hydrant painting, hydrant-flow program, sign inventory and new combo truck in budget workshop
Summary
The Department of Public Works detailed a citywide plan to repaint and flow fire hydrants, inventory 10,000 street signs, pilot traffic-calming measures and acquire a combination truck to clean catch basins as part of the FY25–26 budget.
Public Works Director Mike Moore and Operations Manager Mike McManamey presented a series of maintenance and capital proposals to the Sterling Heights City Council designed to improve infrastructure reliability and neighborhood aesthetics.
Hydrant painting and flowing
Moore said the city’s goal is a four-year rotation for painting and a four- to five-year rotation for flowing fire hydrants. The plan calls for contractor painting and a hydrant-flowing program to test pressure, flush dead ends and improve overall water quality. “A fire hydrant flowing program has the following benefits: ensures water quality, improves water flow and pressure, identifies problems, enhances…
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