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Committee hears redesign after Ross Township withdraws; EGLE loan and corporate hookup push reduce project cost
Summary
Ross Township opted out of the FY25 DWSRF project, prompting a redesign of Richland Township loops. The committee heard that the city has signed a fourth-quarter loan closing with EGLE, and Georgia Pacific will attempt a drive to fund hookups in parts of Cooper Township; staff estimate about $10 million lower project cost from recent adjustments.
Ross Township's decision not to participate in the FY25 DWSRF project prompted staff to redesign the Richland Township portion of the project to close distribution loops, Kalamazoo city staff told the Utility Policy Committee on Jan. 9.
James Baker, the city's Public Services director and city engineer, said the redesign requires some private easements but does not change the overall grant or grant amounts. The city has completed preliminary design submitted to the project engineer (Eagle) and has signed an agreement with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great…
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