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Inkster approves sewer‑rehab contract, state grant and several public‑works bids
Summary
At its Sept. 15 meeting the Inkster City Council accepted a $300,000 state grant for water/sewer work and authorized multiple contracts — including a $1.4 million sewer‑rehab contract that, with contingency and engineering, city staff priced at $2.46 million.
The Inkster City Council on Sept. 15 approved a slate of capital and maintenance items, including acceptance of a $300,000 grant for water and sewer work and several vendor contracts for sewer rehabilitation, asbestos abatement and pavement maintenance.
Council authorized a Phase 6 sewer‑rehab contract with Dukes Root Control Incorporated for a base amount of $1,399,174.70. Council also approved a 10% contingency of $139,917.47 and engineering costs not to exceed $922,500; staff presented the project total as $2,461,592.17. The motion passed by voice vote.
The council approved a separate bid from Global Green Group LLC for asbestos abatement at the Future Animal Shelter: $19,600 plus a 10% contingency ($1,960), making the project total $21,560. Council also approved a citywide crack‑and‑joint seal contract with Cars Outdoor Services Inc., $150,817.40 plus a 6% contingency ($9,049.04) for a total of $159,866.44.
Separately, the council accepted a $300,000 FDC BT grant from the State of Michigan to help fund water, sewer and related infrastructure work. The council also approved purchase of a vacant parcel (case LD25‑06) on Hazelwood for $1,500; Detroit Housing and Investments LLC indicated plans to improve landscaping on the site adjacent to 30017 Hazelwood.
All items were approved by voice vote. No additional financing or timeline details were provided on the record; council instructed staff to proceed with standard contracting steps and to return with any required contract documents.
