Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority

The Board of Commissioners addressed several new business items. Key discussions included the authorization of not-to-exceed $11 Million in 2026 Wastewater System Bonds for Water Resource Recovery Facility Improvements, covering clarifier and solids building upgrades, which qualifies for SRF 20-year funding. A resolution was approved to commend Commissioner Larry J. Doe for over twenty-four years of service. The Board approved the bid award for Bridge Road Booster Pump Station Repairs to Pullman for $328,400.00. Change Order #1 for 2025 Road Repairs Phase 2 was approved at $63,113.94 as a final balancing order. Final acceptance as public was approved for the Round Haus project, which involved water main and hydrant installation. Approvals were granted for the rebuilds of Pump #1 at the Snow Road Pump Station ($69,975.00) and Pump #1 at the Factory Street Pump Station ($84,985.00). The purchase of sand, stone, and cold patch for water and sewer repairs, totaling $98,742.50, was approved, with John D Osbourne Trucking recommended as the low bidder. Informational reports covered the development of a water rate model for the Pittsfield Township contract renewal, fund balance, net assets, and usage reports. The Executive Director reported that the annual fiscal audit was completed and noted that Commissioner Ichesco plans to resign. The meeting concluded with the approval of current month's bills totaling $4,831,496.64 before moving into and returning from a closed session regarding pending litigation.

Key discussion topics for the meeting include the Annual Officer and Committee Member Appointments, approval of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, and several contract award requests. Specific contract approvals sought are for the Harriet Street and Stadium Meadows Water Main Improvements, the 2026 City of Ypsilanti Lead Service Line Replacement, and the procurement of parts for rebuilding Return Sludge Pumps. The agenda also allocates time for informational reports, including the Fund Balance Report, Financial Report (Authority Net Assets), Usage Report (Consumption Report), Attorney's Report, and Executive Director's Report.

New business included the approval of YCUA Resolution No. 23-8 concerning the retirement of Shaun Holland, a Meter Service Tech with over eighteen years of service, which involved amending the resolution to change the signature authority. The Board also approved a $4,000 annual change order to the Auditor's Engagement contract with Rehmann Robson to cover increased scope for the single audit, necessitated by the Authority receiving over $750,000.00 in federal funding. Informational items included the Fund Balance Report, Financial Report, Usage Report (noting decreases in water sales and increases in sewer sales month-to-month), and the Attorney's Report. During Public Comments, numerous residents expressed serious concerns regarding sewer water backup and flooding in the West Willow neighborhood, questioning insurance claim denials and requesting solutions. The Executive Director explained that the sanitary sewer system is separate from the storm water system, which is the responsibility of other agencies, and detailed that the current flooding is due to unprecedented weather overwhelming the system, noting a $3,500,000.00 mitigation project is currently in progress. The Board adjourned after paying the current month's bills totaling $6,077,229.59.

The agenda for the meeting includes several key items for approval. New Business features requests to approve annual officer and committee member appointments, the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, and the award of contracts related to the Harriet Street and Stadium Meadows Water Main Improvements. Other contract awards slated for approval include the 2026 City of Ypsilanti Lead Service Line Replacement and Return Sludge Pumps Rebuild Parts. Additionally, the meeting will cover fund balance, financial net assets, and usage reports, along with the Attorney's and Executive Director's reports.

The Board of Commissioners Meeting addressed several key new business items. This included the approval of YCUA Resolution No. 25-13 concerning the retirement of Michael Warden after nearly nineteen years of service. The Board also approved Resolution 25-14, authorizing a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Contract for 2026 Water System Improvements for the City of Ypsilanti, not to exceed $1,140,000.00. This contract incorporates improvements such as Phase 2 of the Harriet Street water main improvement, a water main loop on Stadium/Meadows, and lead service line replacements. Bids were awarded for a Vactor Truck ($380,000) and a Cutter/CCTV Truck ($500,000) to enhance proactive service capabilities. Informational reports were provided regarding fund balances, usage statistics (showing a decrease in water sales month-to-month), and updates on agreements with WTUA and the Water Service contract with Pittsfield Township. The meeting concluded with the payment of current month bills.