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Here's what Saline's DPW is working on these days, according to Department of Public Services Director Brandon McNiel. McNiel made a short presentation at the request of council at Monday's meeting.
Asphalt Patches
The city spent part of last week working on asphalt patches needed after water main breaks and other repairs. It was expected the repairs would be finished by Aug. 19.
DTE/Corby
The DTE/Corby work on Harris Street was scheduled to be finished two weeks from Aug. 18. DTE/Corby work on North Ann Arbor should be just about complete, and the property will be restored within two weeks.
Key Bank
Sewer work was being done at Key Bank. Aphalt was expected to be done on Aug. 17. The sidewalk has been closed for nearly a month.
Concrete Work
Concrete work was needed in front of Baker's Nook. In addition. A fire hydrant was replaced at Clark Apartments.
Fiber Optic
Fiber Optic work was beginning in front of a business by the alley at Mac's Seafood shack.
Monroe Street
Work at Monroe Street and Macon Road is expected to done mid-to-late next week.
Sunny, with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees. Sunny for the morning, clear in the afternoon and evening,
If this mileage passes, has the City of Saline, for example, committed to reduce their millage by 2.0 that they no longer
need to send to the Fire Department?
It should be stated that this mileage is going to raise the taxes for many homes by $800 per year (based on a $250K SEV). There has been no commitment that the 2.0 mil that currently exists will be replaced even though it is alluded to. That is a huge increase.
The Fire Dept. likely does have unmet needs. We have been in meetings where the Fire Chief has spoken and our impression has been that he is not fully transparent, massaging information to present a case to achieve what he wants rather than solidly and transparently defining reality and options.