John Wisely

Reporter at Detroit Free Press / Media

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Oct 2015–Oct 2015

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10 emails found.

Third-Party review question

Brad: The statement from Dan Wyant includes this: The Governor has called for an independent, third-party after-action review. Questions: Who/what is the third party? Is it the legislature? A committee of experts to be appointed? Senate Minority leader (from Flint) wants legislative review. Is that something the state is prepared to assist with? Please let me know asap. John Wisely Reporter Phone: 313-222-6825 orn ar. @jwisely xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1112_2846_2846_1

Third-Party review question

Brad: The statement from Dan Wyant includes this: The Governor has called for an independent, third-party after-action review. Questions: Who/what is the third party? Is it the legislature? A committee of experts to be appointed? Senate Minority leader (from Flint) wants legislative review. Is that something the state is prepared to assist with? Please let me know asap. John Wisely Reporter xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b0574_1376_1377_1 xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b0574_1376_1377_2

Can you call me?

Brad: I’m trying to play catch up on the Flint water story. Can you call me asap? Really hoping to get our FOIA’s expedited now that everyone else in town has them. John Wisely Reporter Pho 413-222-6825 iow me on Twitter: @jwisely xxxEND_PAGE:deq14_b0754_2565_2566_1 * Freep.com xxxEND_PAGE:deq14_b0754_2565_2566_2

Info

DWSD Termination Ltr.pdf John... As discussed here is some information that may be helpful. June 26, 2012 — Letter from EM Brown to DWSD seeking permission to blend river water with DWSD water (attached). Sept. 20, 2012 — Letter from EM Kurtz to DWSD requesting written permission to implement blending (attached). March 25, 2013 — The Flint City Council endorses joining KWA (see url below) council approves re.ht ml April 11, 2013 — Treasurer Dillion sends letter to EM Kurtz (attached) noting conditional approval of move to KWA (pursuant to PA436 and pending review of DWSD’s last, best offer). April 16, 2013 — EM Kurtz informs Treasury that the City will join KWA (attached). April 17, 2013 — DWSD transmits letter to EM Kurtz terminating service to Flint, effective April 17, 2014 (attached). April 17, 2014 — Water service from DWSD officially ends. xxxEND_PAGE:treasury01_b35_5648_6098_124 4426 (Rav. 04-15) STATE OF MICHIGAN RICK SNYDER DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY NICK A. KHOURI GOVERNOR LANSING STATE TREASURER October 9, 2015 APPROVAL Municipality Code: 257552 Fiscal Year Ended: 9/2014 Dear Chief Administrative Officer: Thank you for submitting a Qualifying Statement for Karegnondi Water Authority to the Michigan Department of Treasury on October 8, 2015. Based upon the information provided in the Qualifying Statement, we have determined that Karegnondi Water Authority is in material compliance with the criteria identified in Section 303(3) of Public Act 34 of 2001. Karegnondi Water Authority is now authorized to issue municipal securities under this Act without further approval from the Department. This authorization will remain in effect for six months plus 30 business days after the end of your next fiscal year, or when the Department has made a new determination, whichever occurs first. Within 15 business days of completing the issuance of any municipal security the municipality shall file with the Department a Security Report and all documents required in Section 319 of Public Act 34 of 2001. The Security Report can be found on our website, Michigan.gov/Treasury, by clicking on Local Government Services, Municipal Finance, Municipal Finance Forms, and 3892. The Security Report and accompanying documents may be emailed to Treas or mailed to the address below. If emailing, the subject line must read the same as the file name of the attached documents, If you have any questions, contact the Division at ($17) 373-3227. Sincerely, ~ ohatole Suzanne Schafer, Administrator Local Government Financial Services Division P.O. BOX 30728 « LANSING, MICHIGAN 48¢09-8228 wens michigan.govitreasury « 517-373-3227 xxxEND_PAGE:treasury01_b35_5648_6098_125 4428 (Rev 04-18} STATE OF MICHIGAN RICK SNYDER DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY NICK A. KHOURI GOVERNOR LANSING STATE TREASURER October 12, 2015 AMENDED APPROVAL Municipality Code: 25-7-552 Application ID No: 1305 Jeff Wright, CEO Karegnondi Water Authority G-4610 Beecher Road Flint, MI 48502 Dear Chief Administrative Officer: Thank you for submitting to the Department of Treasury an Application for the State Treasurer's Approval to Issue Long-Term Securities under Section 303(7) of Public Act 34 of 2001, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing and equipping a water system to provide raw untreated water to the Local Units, together with all and necessary appurtenances and attachments thereto. Based upon the information provided, the Department of Treasury has determined that the Authority has indicated the authority to issue the municipal security requested; projected the ability to repay the municipal security when due; and, adequately addressed any non-compliance with Section 303(3) of Act 34. This determination supersedes our previous determination dated February 28, 2014. This amended approval is for the Water Supply System Bonds (Karegnondi Water Pipeline), Series 2015, in an amount not to exceed $79,500,000, which mature by no later than November 1, 2045. In approving this application, the Department has relied upon information supplied by the municipality which would indicate the probable revenues pledged for the payment of the municipal security will be sufficient to pay the principal thereof and interest thereon when due. No person may rely on the issuance of this approval as evidence that the Department has undertaken any due diligence with tegard to that information. No material changes, amendments, or addenda may be made to the information provided without further approval of the Department. Within 15 business days after the issuance of a municipal security, you will need to file with the Department the enclosed Security Report and the documents required in Section 319, Public Act 34 of 2001. Please mafl them to the Local Audit and Finance Division at P.O, Box 30728, Lansing, Michigan 48909-8228. If you have any questions, contact the Division at (517) 373-0660. Singerely, ut e Schafer, Admitfistrator Local Audit and Finance Division Enclosure c: Steven M, Frank — Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C. P.O. BOX 30728 « LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-8228 way ralchigan.govéreasury © (517) 373-3227 xxxEND_PAGE:treasury01_b35_5648_6098_126 i! Goodrich, Harlan G, (Treasury)

RE: Flint funding question.

Importance: High Hi there John - What I'd say is that this is an option we're helping thoroughly review and consider with the city, and the technical advisory committee's work is much appreciated in this matter. We're also focused on working hard in collaboration with all and implementing the key action steps outlined on Oct. 2 to help protect public health and ensure safe, accessible drinking water for Flint residents. We have slated a time tomorrow morning for the Governor and administration with city and community leaders to provide an update overall on Flint water so hoping you got those details. (Just let me know if you did not). Thanks and best, SW

Flint funding question.

Sara and Brad: You may have seen that the technical advisory committee today recommended that Flint reconnect to Detroit's water system. Walling claims that will cost $12 million over nine months. He's asking the governor in the legislature to come up with the money. Can we get a comment from the governor ASAP? I'd appreciate it. John xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b0529_1058_1058_1