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There were no new COVID-19 related deaths in Washtenaw County according to data updated Wednesday by the health department. 243 Washtenaw County residents have died with COVID-19.
The data showed six more people were hospitalized and another 113 positive tests. The positive test rate Washtenaw County rose from 3.6 to 5.94 percent, according to state data.
The positive test rate in Michigan remained above 15 percent, but it did decline slightly to 15.11 percent. The state reported 6,311 new positive tests. There were 10 new COVID-19 related deaths, bringing Michigan's total to 16,092.
In Michigan's hospitals, there were 482 COVID-19 patients in critical care beds, down six since yesterday. There were 188 COVID-19 patients receiving care with ventilators, down by four since yesterday. There were also 22 pediatric patients with COVID-19.
Moderate or heavy snow showers, with a high of 26 and low of 15 degrees. Overcast in the morning, light freezing rain in the afternoon, light snow for the evening, clear overnight.
I have to commend the Saline City manager and engineer for keeping their cool and for their professionalism during the three hour Mill Pond Dam town hall meeting.
I think what's insulting is that the city is bloating the numbers to bolster their case.
Logically, the dam has no practical use. Of course, it's going to cost more. Of course, there's a level of risk there. Of course, over some period of time, it's going to cost more to maintain than a stream.
Life cycle cost analysis is certainly appropriate when considering new assets, but it may not be as appropriate when evaluating existing assets.