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Committee advances multiple DWSD, demolition and transportation contracts, delays some items for follow-up
Summary
The committee reviewed and moved a series of contracts: it advanced a $18 million DWSD stormwater contract, approved multiple demolition and fire department contract amendments, and approved transportation and pilot contracts including a $1.55 million autonomous-vehicle pilot; the sidewalk replacement contract was sent to formal without recommendation pending bond and scope clarifications.
The Public Health & Safety Committee reviewed a packed contracts agenda on June 16, approving or advancing multiple items while scheduling follow-ups on others.
Stormwater and green infrastructure: The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department presented contract 6007080, an $18,000,000 capital-funded agreement with Orchard Hills and McClements Inc. to support stormwater infrastructure management and compliance with the state-issued National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. DWSD staff said work will focus on the Upper Rouge tributary and Near East Side, with design and phased implementation extending over several years; a separate resolution of necessity for property transfers will go to the PE committee in July.
Demolition, environmental and…
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