Detroit Water and Sewerage Department
Meeting Name: Board of Water Commissioners Agenda status: Final-Revised
Meeting date/time: 4/19/2023 2:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: To attend by phone call one of these numbers: +1 301 715 8592, +1 312 626 6799, +1 267 831 0333 Use Meeting ID: 815 7263 5118 Use Passcode: 482262021 To attend online: https://cityofdetroit.zoom.us/j/81572635118 Use Passcode: 482262021
BOWC Meeting To attend In Person: 735 Randolph, Detroit, MI 48226, 5th Floor Boardroom
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Attachments:
File #Ver.Agenda #NameTypeTitleActionResultAction Details
2023-95 1A. Communication or ReportReceipt of Correspondencereceived and filedPass Action details
2023-96 1B. Communication or ReportReceipt of Correspondencereceived and filedPass Action details
2023-80 1A. ContractThe Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit, Water and Sewerage Department authorizes the Director to approve DWSD Contract 6005152 with Ellsworth Industries, Inc. for the as-needed purchase of backfill sand for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $344,700 and a term of two (2) years. This also authorizes the Director to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.approvedPass Action details
2023-81 1B. Contract AmendmentThe Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit, Water and Sewerage Department authorizes the Director to approve Amendment 1 to DWSD Contract 6003462 with Mythics, Inc. to continue providing support and maintenance of Oracle Cloud Licenses by adding $5,658,960 for a total amended not-to-exceed amount of $9,903,180 and to extend the term by 5 years (through 11/30/28) per Omnia Partners extension of Cooperative Contract #180233-002. This also authorizes the Director to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.approvedPass Action details
2023-82 1C. Contract AmendmentThe Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit, Water and Sewerage Department authorizes the Director to approve Amendment No. 1 to DWSD Contract 6004127 with EJ USA, Inc. for fire hydrant conversions and breakable parts by adding $1,403,806 for a total amended contract amount not-to-exceed $4,211,417.02. This also authorizes the Director to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.approvedPass Action details
2023-83 1D. ContractThe Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit, Water and Sewerage Department authorizes the Director to approve DWSD Contract 6005182 with Melmac Co., Inc. d/b/a Motor City Pipe & Supply for Fire Hydrant Extensions for a new contract amount not-to-exceed $123,341.40 and a term of twenty months. The BOWC also authorizes the Director to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.approvedPass Action details
2023-84 1E. ContractThe Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit Water and Sewerage Department authorizes $3,086,942.86 for payment of outstanding invoices for the watermain replacement work along Highway M-5 Grand River Ave from Berg Road Southeasterly to Fenkell Avenue under Project WS-714. This also authorizes the Director to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.approvedPass Action details
2023-85 1F. ContractThe Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit, Water and Sewerage Department authorizes the Director to approve DWSD Single Source Contract 6005214 with Systems and Software, Inc., to implement Average Winter Consumption based rates, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $250,000 and a term of one year. This also authorizes the Director to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.approvedPass Action details
2023-106 1  Communication or ReportAmerican Water Resources (AWR) Updatereceived and filed  Action details
2023-89 1B. Communication or ReportSafety Updatereceived and filed  Action details
2023-90 1C. Communication or ReportSecurity Updatereceived and filed  Action details
2023-97 1D. Resolution, BOWCThe Board of Water Commissioners approves the proposed schedule of Detroit Retail Water and Sewerage Rates and Fees consistent with the FY 2023-2024 revenue requirement and Water and Sewer System budgets approved by the Board of Water Commissioners on March 15, 2023 and also authorizes the Director to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.approvedPass Action details
2023-100 1E. Resolution, BOWCThe Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit Water and Sewerage Department hereby approves amendments to the Lifeline Plan for Water Affordability; and authorizes the Director to take all such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.approvedPass Action details
2023-101 1F. Resolution, BOWCThe Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit, Water and Sewerage Department recommends adoption of the “A final project plan for the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department Water System Improvement, Watermain Replacement and Dedicated Full Lead Service Line Replacement and Designating an Authorized Project Representative FY 2024 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF)” and also authorizes the Chief Financial Officer and the Director to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.approvedPass Action details
2023-103 1A. ContractDirector’s Report   Action details
2023-102 1A. Request, Closed SessionUpon the request of Chief General Counsel Debra N. Pospiech, Esq., the Board of Water Commissioners votes to approve a meeting with General Counsel in closed session pursuant to Section 8(h) of the Michigan Open Meetings Act to discuss a memorandum subject to attorney-client privilege.approvedPass Action details