Detroit Water and Sewerage Department
Meeting Name: Board of Water Commissioners Agenda status: Final-Revised
Meeting date/time: 2/19/2020 2:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: 5th Floor Board Room, Water Board Building
BOWC Meeting
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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20-0054 1A. Communication or ReportReceipt of Correspondencereceived and filedPass Action details
20-0055 1B. Communication or ReportReceipt of Correspondencereceived and filedPass Action details
20-0026 1I. Contract AmendmentThe Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit, Water and Sewerage Department authorizes the Director to approve DWSD Amendment No. 2 to a contract with T & N Services for repair clamps; the amendment adds $240,000 in funding for a total amended contract not-to-exceed amount of $817,247, and extends the term for an additional 6 months and also authorizes the Director to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.approvedPass Action details
20-0028 1II. Contract AmendmentThe Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit, Water and Sewerage Department authorizes the Director to approve DWSD Amendment No. 1 to a contract with Motor City Pipe & Supply Company for critical gate box parts; the amendment adds $64,000 in funding for a total amended contract not-to-exceed amount of $233,048.05, and extends the term for an additional 6 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
20-0030 1III. Contract AmendmentThe Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit, Water and Sewerage Department authorizes the Director to approve DWSD Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 6002159, with Groundwork0, LLC for the Parallel Network Project, to add $250,000 in funding and a total amended contract not-to-exceed amount of $500,000 and extend the contract term by 1 year. 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
20-0032 1IV. ContractThe Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit, Water and Sewerage Department authorizes the Director to utilize a MiDeal cooperative contract with Verizon Wireless for Automatic Vehicle Location hardware devices, software and monthly services for Fleet vehicles, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $256,110 and a term of 3.75 years. 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
20-0038 1V. Resolution, FinanceThe Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit, Water and Sewerage Department recommends adoption of the “Resolution Relating To Issuance By The Great Lakes Water Authority Of Water Supply System Revenue Bonds For The Benefit Of The Detroit Local Water Supply System,” 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. The resolution also contains language necessary to permit DWSD to use bond proceeds to reimburse itself for capital expenses incurred up to 60 days prior to the adoption of the resolution.adoptedPass Action details
20-0039 1VI. Contract, Lease AgreementsThe Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit, Water and Sewerage Department authorizes the Director to enter into Lease Agreement LA-20-12520, “Lease of Property” with Pewabic Society, Inc. for a duration of five (5) years, beginning February 1, 2020 and also authorizes the Director to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.approvedPass Action details
20-0045 1VII. Case Settlement, OtherThe Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit Water and Sewerage Department authorizes the Director to enter into a Class Action Settlement Agreement between DWSD and a Class of Plaintiffs to be certified consisting of persons or entities who or which have paid or incurred the PFL Charges during the permitted time periods preceding the filing of the class action and/or at any time during the pendency of the above-captioned matter through June 30, 2020; and authorizes the Director and General Counsel to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.approvedPass Action details
20-0052 1B. Resolution, BOWCThe Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit Water and Sewerage Department authorizes the Director to approve the “Performance Resolution for Governmental Agencies” form to facilitate the acquisition of DWSD’s 2020 MDOT Annual Permit, and also authorizes the Director to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.approvedPass Action details
20-0057 1A. Communication or ReportDirector’s Metrics   Action details
20-0053 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 Sections 8(e) and (h) of the Michigan Open Meetings Act to discuss settlement strategy in pending litigation and a confidential attorney communication.approvedPass Action details
20-0059 1B. 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 memoranda subject to attorney-client privilege.approvedPass Action details
20-0060 1C. Resolution, Closed SessionUpon the request of Chief General Counsel Debra N. Pospiech, Esq., the Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD), by an affirmative roll call vote of 2/3 of the Board Members appointed and serving, hereby resolves to: meet with legal counsel in closed session pursuant to Section 8(e) of the Michigan Open Meetings Act and Section 13(1)(g) of the Freedom of Information Act to consider material exempt from discussion or disclosure by state or federal statute, specifically a consultation with General Counsel regarding pending litigation.approvedPass Action details
20-0061 1D. 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 Sections 8(e) and (h) of the Michigan Open Meetings Act to discuss settlement strategy in pending litigation and a confidential attorney communication.approvedPass Action details
20-0058 1A. Resolution, BOWCThe Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit, Water and Sewerage Department authorizes an increase to the Water Residential Assistance Program (WRAP) funding and the expansion of program eligibility criteria, and authorizes the Director and Chief Financial Officer to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.adoptedPass Action details
20-0062 1B. Resolution, BOWCThe Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit approves the Resolution Requesting Aid from Michigan Municipal Legal Defense Fund, and also authorizes the Director to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.adoptedPass Action details
20-0063 1C. Resolution, BOWCThe Detroit Board of Water Commissioners (Board) authorizes the Director to enter into a Settlement Agreement with Defendant DRSN Real Estate North, LLC in the matter of Detroit Water and Sewerage Department v. DRSN Real Estate North, LLC to settle all claims in the amount of $200,000 for charges assessed against 18300 E. Warren Avenue; and the Board authorizes the Director and General Counsel to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.approvedPass Action details