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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Livonia public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Water meter purchase
Up to $750,000 for Sensus water meters from Etna Supply, the sole source provider in Michigan.
Water main inspection technology pilot
A robot dropped in through fire hydrants can video and map the inside of live water mains, potentially turning $100,000 valve replacements into a few-thousand-dollar fixes. Three pilot sites are proposed for under $20,000.
Westbrook Drive rear-yard drainage improvements
Neighbors on Westbrook Drive south of Whitcomb are in line for rear-yard drainage fixes, with the contract headed to Dynamic Underground Group. Residents Jerry Karasinski and Denise Mika raised questions, so it goes to the full Regular agenda.
SCADA water system upgrades
A $58,000 engineering contract amendment will let public works remotely monitor water pressure and flow, including a pressure-reducing valve at Schoolcraft and Farmington — catching problems before they become emergencies.
Storm water maintenance agreements for private developments
Three agreements covering storm drain systems for the Emerson Oaks Condominium, Bill Brown Ford, and the Penske site on Schoolcraft Road were all sent to the consent agenda, closing out drainage work.
Water and sewer rate increase effective July 1
Typical households would pay about $4.60 more per month starting July 1, a 6.16% bump driven by GLWA and Wayne County costs. The hike funds replacing failing water mains, including one section that has broken 96 times since 2016.