STATUS OF FLINT WATER
- From
- Robert Widigan
Importance: High
Tom/Wayne,
| am sending this on Eric’s behalf as he is currently driving to Flint.
This is the most current information we have available.
If anything further is needed please let us know.
Robert Widigan
Local Government Financial Services Division
Michigan Department of Treasury
Office (517) 373-3227 Cell (517) 243-8645
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STATUS OF FLINT WATER: October 14, 2015
Flint Receivership Transition Advisory Board meeting today to consider budget amendments
to pay for temporary reconnection to the Detroit water system
Treasury staff from Bureau of Local Government will be meeting with City officials to
review overall budget and cash conditions
o Fund Balance in the General Fund is currently projected at $4M by June 30, 2016.
This is a projected increase of $1M from FY 2014-2015
© Fund Balance in the Water Fund is currently projected at $6M, which is a decline
of $8M due to non-payment of water bills
Negotiations between the City of Flint, Genesee County and DWSD remain in progress to
finalize the necessary agreements for the City to temporarily reconnect to the Detroit water
system
o Preparation of the pipeline to receive water from DWSD is underway. The City
believes that a physical connection can be established this week
o The City has requested clarification if it should begin receiving water from
DWSD before the State Legislature takes action on the request $6M aid package
Both the Kincaid and Shears lawsuits remain in litigation. Potential losses of $30M are
possible. The City’s request to Treasury for financial assistance for outside legal consul is
still pending
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Pleyte, Beth (Ti reasury)