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2022-2024 Water Service Line Replacement Project

Work scope includes noncompliant water service lines replacements at 600 locations within the City of Owosso over a 3 year time period.  178 replacements were completed in 2022.  Roughly 285 replacements are planned for 2023.  Water service line replacements will begin again in March or April 2023, weather permitting.

Drinking Water Asset Management (DWAM) Grant

Work scope includes investigating 364 water service lines through the city, updating distribution system material inventory, and updating the water asset management plan.  Project is under design phase by OHM Advisors.  Water service line material investigations inside the building at the water meter have been completed at 364 locations.  Potholing at curb stops by contractor to follow in Spring 2023.  Potholing bid is planned to be advertised end of January with a bid letting the end of February.  The project is funded by a grant from the State of Michigan.

2023 Storm Sewer Lining Project

Work scope includes cured-in-place pipe installation in storm sewers on Allendale Ave, Beehler St, S Elm St, and River St.  Project is scheduled to be awarded at the January 17 city council meeting.  Work is planned to begin in late May.

2023 Sanitary Sewer Repair Project

Work scope includes open-cut sewer repairs on sanitary sewers on N Chestnut St, E Comstock St, S Dewey St, and Wilshire Dr.  Project is currently in the design phase by OHM Advisors with bid advertisement planned for the end of January.

2023 Water Main Replacement Project

1.      Lee Street from Clark Street to Ada Street: Work scope includes pavement rehabilitation with select curb and gutter replacement, ADA sidewalk ramps, sidewalk replacement, and select storm sewer replacement; water main replacement and water service line replacements.  Project was initiated by citizen petition.  The water main portion of the project is being funded by an EGLE Drinking Water Revolving Loan.  Project is advertised for bids with a January 6, 2023 bid letting.  Special assessment proceedings to follow.

2.      Clyde Street from Walnut to Shiawassee: Work scope includes water main replacement and water service line replacements.  The project is being funded by an EGLE Drinking Water Revolving Loan.  Project is advertised for bids with a January 6, 2023 bid letting.

3.      Huron Street from Huggins to east end: Work scope includes water main replacement and water service line replacements.  The project is being funded by an EGLE Drinking Water Revolving Loan.  Project is advertised for bids with a January 6, 2023 bid letting.

4.      Lynn St from Howell to west end: Work scope includes water main replacement and water service line replacements.  The project is being funded by an EGLE Drinking Water Revolving Loan.  Project is advertised for bids with a January 6, 2023 bid letting.

5.      Milwaukee Street from S Lyon to S Cedar: Work scope includes water main replacement and water service line replacements. Project under design phase.  The project is being funded by an EGLE Drinking Water Revolving Loan.  Project is advertised for bids with a January 6, 2023 bid letting.

North Street Rehabilitation Project

North Street from Shiawassee St (M-52) to Hickory St:  Work scope includes pavement rehabilitation with select curb and gutter replacement, ADA sidewalk ramps, select sidewalk repair, select storm sewer replacement, and permanent pavement markings and signing; water main replacement and water service line replacements.  The street portion of the project is being funded by a MDOT Small Urban grant with the water main portion of the project being funded by an EGLE Drinking Water Revolving Loan.  Project is advertised for bids with a January 6, 2023 bid letting.

2023 Street Program – Contract 1 (Center Street)

Center Street from King to North.  Work scope includes crush and shape with asphalt pavement construction (south end) and asphalt pavement rehabilitation and select curb and gutter replacement (north end).  Special assessment proceedings and contract award planned for the January city council meetings.  Project is scheduled to begin May 30, 2023.

2023 Chip Seal Project

Project is under design phase.  Work is planned to start around July 1, 2023.

2023 Sidewalk Replacement Program

Project is under design phase.  Work is planned to start around July 1, 2023.

2023 Street Patch Program

Work scope includes patches on various streets within the city of Owosso needed for water main breaks, sewer repairs, etc.  Project is under design phase.  Work is planned to begin around July 1, 2023.

2024 Projects

Projects planned for street and water main construction:

1.      Stewart Street from Shiawassee St (M-52) to Washington St:  Work scope includes pavement reconstruction with curb and gutter replacement, storm sewer replacement, ADA sidewalk ramps, select sidewalk replacement, and permanent pavement markings and signing; water main replacement.  Project is a MDOT Small Urban Program project.  Design work is underway by city staff.

Safe Routes to School Project (2024)

Work scope includes constructing ADA compliant sidewalk ramps at various locations within the city along with constructing new sidewalks primarily in the Middle School area.  Design work is underway by city staff.

Future Projects

Projects planned for street construction:

1.      Jerome Street from Hickory to Oakwood: Work scope includes crush and shape with asphalt pavement construction along with minor drainage upgrades.  Project is on hold until funding is available.

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