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Flint Water
Technical Advisory Committee
May 20, 2015
Flint City Hall
Agenda
Welcome
Purpose of the Technical Advisory Committee: Provide a respectful means of
sharing factual Information and having dialogue around the City of Flint water.
Introductions
Current water status information — M. Glasgow, Operator In Charge (F-1)
Improvements Information — H. Croft, Director Department of Public Works
New filter media installation
Leak detection
New pipe installation
Water meter installation
New water page on City website
Discussion on next TTHM testing expectations
Discussion on current health concerns, Including lead and copper testing
Next Steps
Next meeting, one month or two months?
Adjourn
Sources of Information:
City Website: CityofFlint.com See Residents: WATER or
Departments: Public Works: Utilities - WATER.
If you, or another Flint resident, would like to have their water tested: call 810-766-7135 ext 2606
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City of Flint
Technical Advisory Committee
5/20/2015 Meeting Summary
-Introductions
¥ Introduced the new Utilities Administrator Mike Glasgow
¥ Introduced the City Administrator Natasha Henderson
Vv Roundtable introductions of other participants
-Updates
v¥ Update on current water status (Mike Glasgow, Utilities Administrator).
o Water is not as hard (hardness between 150 — 180) down from 210- 230
© Quarterly TTHM testing submitted and expecting all eight sites to be below the MCL
¥ Update on GAC installation (Samir Matta, LAN).
9° Installation ahead of schedule
Design has been submitted to DEQ, quick approval expected
Vendor is identified and capable of supply and installation
Vendor is testing flint water samples
Flint will install one filter ahead of time for actual results
© Full installation now scheduled for tate June (moved up from mid-July)
v¥ Update on remaining initiatives, (Howard Croft, DPW Director).
© Leak detection is expected to begin by July(will take 10 ~ 14 weeks to complete)
o New pipe installation has been tentatively pushed back to a July start
o Aggressive water meter installation (9,000 meters in one year} is on track to start in July
o New “water webpage” chronicling all events set to launch in the next week
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Discussions
» Genessee County Health Department, Flint Water Plant, & Flint City Hall have received no water
complaint calls in over 60 days.
> Health department has listed several items such as “hard water rash” on the front page of their
website with explanations.
Some attention has shifted to lead and copper concerns, recent internal testing numbers still
show approximately 2 -3 out of 100 with high levels.
Lead and copper issues trace back to household plumbing and service lines nationally.
All independent area testing continues to show water quality to be in line with EPA standards.
Question was raised about “Bromite” levels in the water, Mike Glasgow will address how the
implementations are addressing this in the next meeting.
The DEQ acknowledged that their requirements for notification are the minimum levels and
additional efforts can be undertaken.
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-Objectives
v The health department will present a proposal to the City of Flint DPW to partner ina social
media campaign designed for community outreach.
Vv Aplan was set to maintain a 24 hr. advance notification to this group of future low residuals, or
potentials of boil water advisories,
¥ The annual Consumer Confidence report will go out in July and if a violation notice is required
then it will go with this report. (OEQ agrees with this approach}.
-Next Steps
= Next meeting is targeted for late July or Early August after the GAC has been installed.
® Meeting wil! focus on the results of the implementation measures and what internal testing is
showing for water quality in the late summer months.
= We plan to invite several community leaders to participate in this forum, candidates are:
oO Mike Sargent — Flint Strong
o. Pastor Harris — Concerned Pastors
o Rebecca Fedewa / Jack Minore — Flint River Watershed Coalition
* The subsequent meeting is targeted for September (after the late summer TTHM results are in)
and we intend to start directing attention towards Lake Huron water and the upcoming
transition to the KWA.
-Attendees
Hilda McShane - Genesee County Health Department
Jim Henry - Genesee County Health Department
Samir Matta ~ LAN Engineering
Warren Green — LAN Engineering
Larry Kohler — Mott Community College
Mike Lane — University of Michigan Flint
Rusty Hudson — McLaren Hospital
Norb Birchmeier — Hurley Hospital
Gerald Natzke — DO-Genesys Regional Medical Center
Kirk Smith — Greater Flint Health Coalition
Pete Levine — Genesee County Medical Society
Mike Prysby — Department of Environmental Quality
Dr. Michael Wright - Environmental Protection Agency
Mike Glasgow -— City of Flint - Utilities Administrator
Howard Croft — City of Flint - DPW Director
Natasha Henderson — City of Flint - City Administrator
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RESOLUTION NO.:_ CA ? 20K,
PRESENTED: MAY 26 2015
ADOPTED:
RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE INTEREST RATE CHARGED ON WATER AND
SEWER BILL BALANCES THAT ARE PAST DUE
Chapter 46, Utilities; Article lil, Rates and Charges; Division 4, Water; Section 46-52.2 of the
Flint City Code of Ordinances has been amended and restated so that the Interest charged on past
due water and sewer bill amounts is established by resolution and shall be applied to any unpaid
balance.
The City of Flint relies on timely payment of water/sewer bills to provide for the water and
sewer system needs and recognizes the financial challenges certain customers face.
IT IS RESOLVED that the interast charged on City of Flint past due water and sewer bill
amounts shall be 0.5% per month charged no sooner than ten (10) days after the due date,
provided that the guidelines for late payment interest for financially challenged customers Include:
« waiver of late payment interest for low-income customers who provide proof as to
their eligibility for food stamps, or that their Income is at or below the most current
Federal Poverty Guidelines;
e waiver of penalty for customers who are not In arrears on the schedule defined in
their payment arrangements; and
s waiver of late payment interest for veterans, senior citizens, and other persons,
whether a homestead property owner or not, who would qualify for the Michigan
Homestead Property Tax Deferment based on the income threshold in MCL 211.51
(2).
-SPPROVED AS T' : —- --- APPROVED AS TOFINANCE: — - -—~- --
“Tha ‘5 Mh MW if. wl SOB
ora, aE inance Director
City Administrator Dayne Walling, Mayor
APPROVED BY COUNCIL:
SAP. to Establish Past Due Interest Charge 5.13.15.doc
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RESOLUTION STAFF REVIEW
DATE: 05-12-15
Agenda Item Title: Resolution to establish the interest charged on past due water and sewer bill
amounts and provide for certain walvers.
Prepared By: Albert Mooney — Interim Clty Treasurer
Background/Summary of Proposed Action: Staff has reached out to Dr. Roger D. Colton, co-
founder of Fisher, Sheehan & Colton, an economics consulting firm near Boston that specializes in
working with public finance, economics, and poverty law. Dr. Colton has provided guidance on
several simple steps the City of Flint might take to address some affordability concerns for water and
wastewater rates. The attached resojution will follow certain aspects Included in his
recommendations and lower the interest rate charged on late balances from 1.5% per month to 0.5% .
per month and provide waivers of late charges for low-income customers who provide proof as to
thelr eligibility for food stamps. Waivers also will be provided to customers who are not in arrears on
the schedule defined in their payment arrangements and for those with proof their income is at or
below the most current Federal Poverty Guidelines,
2015 POVERTY GUIDELINES FOR THE 48 CONTIGUOUS STATES
AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Persons in family/household | Poverty guideline
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28,410
32,570
36,730
Lastly, customers listed below who would qualify for deferring property tax payments (this includes all
customers, not just property owners) who substantiate their eligibility would be granted walvers.
SENIOR CITIZEN (62 YEARS OR OLDER), BLIND PERSONS, PARAPLEGICS, QUADRIPLEGICS,
TOTALLY AND PERMANENTLY DISABLED, ELIGIBLE SERVICEMEN, ELIGIBLE VETERANS, OR
ELIGIBLE WIDOWS.
In order to be eligible for the waivers (pursuant to the law on property tax deferments), the person
Toust: .
a) have total income, including Social Security, tax exempt pensions, and all other income
except the first $300 of gifts, lottery, bingo, or gambling winnings, that totals $40,000 or
less; and
b) live at the property address as their primary residence.
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(@roposal No. 15000846) suamission no: CAO// ZOlS
PRESENTED: 8 °2O- IS
ADOPTED:
RESOLUTION FOR ADDITIONAL COUPLINGS/CONNECTORS, CURB BOXES, FITTINGS AND
HYDRANT REPAIR PARTS WITH ETNA SUPPLY CO.
BY THE MAYOR
RESOLUTION
On October 17, 2014, the Emergency Manager by resolution number EMES712014 authorized the
Department of Purchases & Supplies to issue a purchase order to tle Etna Supply Co., 529-23" St. SE, Grand Rapids,
Michigan for water service supply parts coupliugs/connectors, curb boxes, fittings and fire hydrant repair parts as
requested by the DPW Utilities/Water Service Center in the amount of $65,000.00; and
The DPW Utilities/Water Service Center has exhausted the purchase order for said parts and has —
requested the need for additional water service supply paris couplings/connectors, curb boxes, fittings and fire hydrant
repair parts for the current fiscal year in the amount of $49,000.00. Funding for said supplies will come from the
following account: 591-540 202-726.000; and
ITIS RESOLVED, thal the Department of Purchases & Supplies, upon the City Council’s approval,
is hereby authorized to issue an additional purchase order to Etna Supply Co. for additional water service supply paris
couplings/connectors, curb boxes, fillings and fire hydrant repair parts in an amount not to exceed $49,000.00 for a
revised aggregate FY'S total of $114,000.00. (Water Fund)
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO FINANCE; (4PPr VED PURCHASING:
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Peter M. Bade, Derrick Jones,\
City Attorney puty Finance Director Purchasing Mana: or
DISPOSITION: ADMINISTRATION
REFER TO COUNCIL, FAIL. SIGNED:
Natasha/L, Henderson, City Administrator
DISPOSITION: CITY COUNCIL
ENACT FALL
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RESOLUTION STAFF REVIEW
DATE: 4-21-15
Agenda Item Title: Water Service/Water Main Repair Paris
Prepared By: Cheri Priest, Water Service Center
Backoround/Summary af Proposed Action: The City of Flint Water Service Center
requests that a purchases order be issued to Efna Supply for the additional purchases of
repair parts for mains and service. Etna is the current vendor and the current purchase
order has been exhausted. -
Financial impiteatlons: Adequate funding has been allocated in the below listed
account.
Budgeted Expenditure? Yes Nol] _—— Please expiain if no:
Ascount Ne.: -§40.202-726-000 000.00
Pre-ancumbered? Yes Nol] Requisition # 150000186
Other Implications (1.e., collective bargaining); None
Staff Recommendation: Recommend Approval
Staff Person: |
- (Dept Head or other authorized staff} -——- - Soe
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Athchnut #62 '~ ~' [SoyZep
(Proposal No, 844) SUBMISSION NO.:_( AOL3 20S
PRESENTED: S"RO-NS
ADOPTED:
RESOLUTION FOR CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #3 TO ROWE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
THE NEW IRGOUGIS & DUPONT WATERMAIN DESIGN
BY THE MAYOR
RESOLUTION
On October 17, 2014, the Emergency Manager by resolution number EME5672014 authorized the
Proper City Officials (o enter into change order 42 to contract #F 13149 with Rowe Enginecring, PO Box 3748, Flint,
Michigan for professional engineering services in the amount of $190,000.00 and a new contract {olal amount of
$315,000.00; and
The DPW Utilities/Water Service Center has requested the need for additional professional
engineering services for the construction and installation design of the new Iroquois and Dupont Street watermain
proyect in the amount of $210,000.00, Funding for said services will come from the following account: 591-540.300-
801.000; and
JT IS RESOLVED, that the Appropriate City Officials, upon the City Council’s approval, are hereby
authorized to issue a change order #3 to Rowe Engineering for additional professional engineering services for the
construction and installation design of the new Iroquois and Dupont Street watermain project in an amount not to
exceed $210,000.00 for a revised aggregate FY 15 total of $525,000.00. (Water Fund)
APPROVED AS 0 FORM;
Derrick Jones, hasitiz Manager wh Steele, Deputy Finance Director Péter M. Bade, City Attorney
Ss.
DISPOSITION: ADMINISTRATION DISPOSITION: CITY COUNCIL
REFER TO COUNCIL FAIL ENACT. FAIL.
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DISPOSITION: RECEIVERSHIP TRANSITION ADVISORY BOARD (RTAB)
ENACT REFER TO COUNCIL, FAIL
SIGNED:
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RESOLUTION STAFF REVIEW
DATE: §-11-15
Agenda item Titie: Water Main Replacement — lraquois Avenue
Prepared By: Cheri Priest, Water Service Center
Background/Summary of Proposed Action: The City of Flint Water Service Center
raquesis that that change order #9 be issued to Rowe Engineering for additional
engineering services for the above project. See attached specification sheet for
proposal detalls.
Financial Imoilcations: Adequate funding has been allocated in the below listed
account,
Budgeted Expenditure? Yes Nol] Please expiain If no:
AscountNo.: 594-540.100-300-000
Pre-encurmbered? Yes Nol] Requisition #150090360
Other Implications (i.e., collective bargaining): None
Staff Recommendation: Recommend Approval
Staff Person: (Chet Break _
(Dept Head or other authorized staff} = __ wee ee
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CITY OF FLINT
CASH AND INVESTIVENT ACCOUNT SUMMARY
FOR THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2014 70 APRIL 30, 2015
Baginning Ending
Fund Balanca Balance
Account Deseription a7/oif/2014 94/30/2015
001,000 Commercial Poaled Cash Account 1,345,857.62 1,047,113.61
Fund 274 HUO CORG, ESG, & HOME GRANTS
001,000 Commercial Pooled Cash Account (895,285.06) {2,341,545.43]
001.109 Bank - Urban Renewal - 230006018038: cl 034,576.21
HUD CDBG, ESG, & HOME GRANTS (895,285.06) (306,969.22)
Fund 296 Other Grants Fund
091.000 Commarcial Poated Cash Account (243,104.95} 595,538.47
001.100 Bank ~ Urban Renewal - 230006018089 250,538.50 :
Other Grants Fund TASS 595,538.47
Fund 402 Public Impravement Fund
001.000 Commercial Pooted Cash Account 2,242,619.26 1,323,877.63
Fund 542 Building Inspection Fund
01.000 Commercial Pooled Cash Account 660,243.05 1,812,110.85
04.000 imprest Cash 50.00 50.00
Building Inspection Fund 660,293.05 1,812,160.85
Fund S90 Sewer Fund
001.000 Commarciat Pooled Cash Account Oo " 44349,497.44° 28,537,947.23
Fund 592 Water Fund
091.600 Commercial Pooted Cash Account 7,B33,368.59 16,936,576,22
601.001 Cash Reserve 5,B48,116.20 5,848,126,20_
water Fund 13,683,485.19 22,784,692.42
TOTAL- ALL FUNDS 44,947,727 47 72,598,403,99
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Weekly Conference Call Notes — May 26, 2015
Allen Park —May gg Mayor Matakas, M. Kibby, B. Cady, R. Byrne, E. Cline
Priorities for the Week:
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The call with S&P on the bond tender went very well.
The City’s L4029 was filed. The City’s millage rate may decline 0.9712 mills due to judgment
levy removals.
The Mayor provided an update on the Brownfield issue. The State may need to consider a
change to the EM Order regarding this.
An update to the County wastewater issue was discussed. The question is what the assets are
really worth.
Status of City Administrator Search Process: The City has updated the job description; posting of
the advertisement is pending.
City Hall Relocation Status: City Hall will begin moving on Friday, June 5. The City is exploring a
possible contract violation over the tower issue. The City has also erected a temporary tower for use
until the issue is resolved. The Mayor stated that an Intern will be retained to assist those with
accessibility issues when they enter the new City Hall until the elevator issue is resolved. It is hoped
this will be completed in 3-4 weeks.
Five-Year Budget: Eric will send Treasury’s analysis to the City.
Status of Fire & Police Negotiations:
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The Police Department apparently rejected the City’s offers. The Interim City Administrator will
be meeting with the City Council on June 9 to discuss this issue.
The City met last week with the Fire Department. A possible resolution on the Tentative
Agreement issue may be at-hand.
Benton Harbor —May 14" — D. Watson, R. Widigan
Priorities for the Week:
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Started Negotiations with AFSCME — They are looking to reverse everything EM Saunders
did, .
FLSA Complaint — Response was received from the Dept. of Labor; the City is required to pay
$19K to settle the complaint. Money is available.
Modern Plastics Case — Darwin was in a meeting with the County Treasurer and New Products
to settle the taxable value of Modern Plastics.
" As of now, the Judge is siding with the City and County.
City’s Assessor — Darwin is preparing an RFP for the position.
" The current Assessor mentioned the position may need to be a part-time position, at three
days a week (currently only at one day a week).
Board Appointments: Still an issue with the City Commissioners.
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City Commissioners attend a Committee Meeting, discuss the agenda items, and then come back
to the City Commission meeting and table because they “don’t have any information.”
Commissioners want to appoint the same individuals with absolutely no experience or training
on the subject.
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¢« Commissioner with five consecutive meeting absences: Mayor Pro-Temp sent an email to the
Commission stating that a resolution needs to be passed to remove Commissioner Seats.
o Commissioner Seats says the Commission needs to excuse his absences.
o Per the Charter — the Commission shall excuse a Commissioner’s absences BEFORE they occur.
o Darwin has instructed the City Attorney to issue an opinion by the first meeting in June.
e FDCVT Grants: The City is issuing RFPs for the water main and fire hydrant replacements.
o Working on the RFP for the assessment with the Assessor.
co The City has not done an overall assessment in 20-25 years.
o Sidewalk replacement is more than anticipated - $50K will do six blocks of sidewalk
replacement.
© Blight elimination - The Code Enforcement Officer is working on a list of condemned homes.
o. The City is meeting every other week to discuss the grants.
e Public Safety Director Lawsuit/Chief: Trial begins on June 15.
o The City will speak with their insurance provider on May 20 to discuss payment options.
e Deputy Finance Director/Finance Director: Darwin has reached out to Plante Moran. They are
willing to help as an Interim Finance Director.
o The job will be posted with the MML, GFOA, MGFOA, and the Berrien County Treasurers
Association.
o Darwin would like someone from Treasury/State to assist with the vetting and hiring process.
o (What technical support can-Treasury provide?
Ecorse — May 54 _ wy, O’Neal, J. Pepperman, R. Byrne, E. Cline, D. Van de Grift
Five-year budget — waiting for Tim Sadowski to be hired first.
Power outages at City Hall.
The Mayor interested in the DDA project.
There has been little progress on fire consolidation, despite the stated finalization goal of July 1,
2015.
e Wayne was unable to answer basic questions about his own budget (i.e. how much taxation,
expenses of the District Court, etc.)
e Significant increases in PA 33 Special Assessments. Wayne stated that the public supports these
increases, though it likely means that levies will exceed 100 mils.
e Library sharing with River Rouge? 60/40 split?
Flint - May 13" _D. Walling, N. Henderson, J. Freeman, R. Byrne, E. Cline, R. Widigan
State of the City Address: The speech was very optimistic, 6" SOTC address done by the Mayor,
and was well received.
o CANUSA games are back on for Flint, started after WWI.
o 3RTAB members attended along with Charter Commission members.
° City Charter Commission: The City Attorney said the members will be sworn in on May 19
around 5:00 or 5:30.
9 Update on Election Issues: N. Henderson spoke with Representative Neeley — legislation may pass
to address the issue.
© City is also pursuing legal action, issued must solved by the end of May.
e Update on Water Issue: The City will send a detailed report to OFR.
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o Accepted a bid for leak detection project — will be presented to Council on May 27.
o GAC installation is on schedule, needs DEQ approval, LAN is working on the approval.
o Positive working relationship between the DPW and the City Administrator.
Position Hiring:
o Finance Director: Offer accepted by Jody Lundquist - will be submitted to the RTAB for
approval.
© HR Director: Interviews will take place today. Mayor is concerned that a local candidate will not
be hired. N. Henderson and the Mayor will discuss with Joyce Parker.
o Treasurer: City will re-advertise for the positon.
RTAB Court Recorder: Still working on this.
o Tentative RTAB date June 10, 2015 at 1 or 2 PM.
o Eric will work on the Plan of Action for the City’s CDBG Action Plan that was passed by
Council. It must be submitted by May 15.
Other:
o The new park at the old Genesee Towers site will be completed in 3-5 weeks; the Up-Town
Group is developing a recreation space.
o Harrison Street will be re-opened.
o The Riverbank Park will be receiving safety improvements and ADA upgrades.
Hamtramck — March 19" — K. Powell, D. Van de Grift
Discussed improvements for City RTAB submissions; Angela will send another packet example
illustrating the proper way to submit items.
According to Katrina, moral has improved. She is taking all employees out to lunch in groups as
well as organizing a municipal softball team.
Ann Moise, previously a Lieutenant, is acting Chief of Police. Katrina intends to keep her in this
position for 3-6 months.