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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Dearborn public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
$70 Million Bond for Underground Road Infrastructure
The council approved a notice of intent to borrow up to $70 million to pay for water mains, sewers and lead line replacement under the road revitalization project, repaid through water and sewer bills over a planned 10-year term.
Colson-Palmer storm sewer rehabilitation
The city awarded an $8.98 million contract to LGC Global to rehabilitate the 12-foot Colson-Palmer storm line, funded through the Sewer Fund — key stormwater infrastructure for the community.
Flood Control Project Phase II grant agreement
The council approved the state grant agreement for Phase II of the flood control project — flap gates, storm sewers and sewer upgrades designed to stop basement flooding for about 3,200 homes hit in the 2021 storm. The city's share is just $908K of the $9.08M total.
Prospect CSO infrastructure emergency repair
Failing mixer pumps in the Prospect CSO infrastructure required an emergency $1.17 million repair to prevent sewer system problems. Paid from the Sewer Fund.
Water and Sewer Rate Increase (FY2027)
Proposed FY2027 water and sewer rates carry a combined increase of about 7.5%, covering $34.9 million in GLWA costs, infrastructure replacement and debt service. The ordinance was tabled after first reading.
Lead service line replacement funding
The Council awarded a $1.97 million contract to keep replacing lead water lines from the property line into homes — at no cost to homeowners, as required by the federal lead and copper rule.