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PROJECT STATUS REPORT

2022-2024 Water Service Line Replacement Project
Work scope includes noncompliant water service lines replacements targeting 600 locations within the City of Owosso over a 3-year time period.  The project is complete with punch list items and closeout procedures underway.  A total of 676 water service lines were replaced as part of the project.

2023 Street Patch Program
Work scope includes patches on various streets within the city of Owosso needed for water main breaks, sewer repairs, etc.  A third round of patches is currently in progress.

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.  The project was awarded to L. A. Construction.  Sidewalk ramp installation at the Hickory & King, Oliver & Fifth, Oliver & Third, Oliver & First, Oliver & Ada, and Hickory & North intersections are complete.  Retaining wall installation along Ada Street between Jennett and Campbell is in progress.  Sidewalk installation in the Middle School area is complete along North Street, Whitehaven Court, and Krust Drive and in progress along Stevens Drive and Rubelman Drive.

Stewart Street Reconstruction Project (2024)
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.  The project is a MDOT Small Urban Program project with the water main portion approved as part of the State of Michigan Department of EGLE 2024 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund project.  The project was awarded to Crawford Contracting.  Water main and water service line installation are complete.  Storm sewer installation is in progress.

2024 Water Main Replacement Project
1.      Dewey Street from Brandon to Moore: Work scope includes water main replacement including non-compliant water service line replacement.  The project was approved as part of the State of Michigan Department of EGLE 2024 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund project.  Water main installation is in progress.

2.      Grace Street from Cedar to Shiawassee: Work scope includes water main replacement including non-compliant water service line replacement.  The project was approved as part of the State of Michigan Department of EGLE 2024 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund project.  The project has been postponed due to funding.

3.      Tracy Street from Frederick to Stewart: Work scope includes water main replacement including non-compliant water service line replacement.  The project was approved as part of the State of Michigan Department of EGLE 2024 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund project.  Work will begin in August.

4.      Young Street from Chestnut to Brooks: Work scope includes water main replacement including non-compliant water service line replacement.  The project was approved as part of the State of Michigan Department of EGLE 2024 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund project.  The project has been postponed due to funding.

2024 Sewer Lining Project
The scope of work is sewer lining on sanitary and storm sewers at various locations.  The project is complete.  

2024 Bridge Projects
The scope of work is preventative maintenance repairs on the Gould Street bridge over the Shiawassee River and timber bridge deck replacement on the Oakwood Avenue bridge over the Shiawassee River.  The project is complete.

2024 Chip Seal Project
The scope of work is double chip and fog seal on the following streets:

·        Clinton from Shiawassee (M-52) to Michigan

·        Genesee from west end to Michigan

·        Cass from Shiawassee (M-52) to Ball

·        Ball from Cass to Howard

·        Howard from Ball to Washington (M-71)

·        Milwaukee from Lyon to Cedar

·        Milwaukee from west end to Shiawassee (M-52)

·        Huron from Huggins to east end

The project was awarded to Highway Maintenance & Construction with work planned to begin in August 2024.

2024 Sidewalk Replacement Program
The focus area for sidewalk replacement is the area bounded by Washington, Corunna, Abrey, and the Shiawassee River.  The project was awarded to Lopez Concrete Construction with work planned to begin at the end of August 2024.

2024 Street Light Project
The scope of work is street light removal and replacement including new conduit and wiring on the following streets:

·        Comstock from Water to Park

·        Washington from Water to Main (M-21)

·        Main (M-21) from Washington to Park (south side only)

·        Park from Comstock to Main (M-21) (west side only)

The project is funded by ARPA funds and a RAP grant.  The project has been awarded to J. Ranck Electric.  Existing lights have been removed.  Existing foundations and select concrete removal is in progress.

Woodland Trails Sanitary Sewer Repair Project (2024)
The scope of work is repair of select sanitary sewer and manhole flow channels within the Woodland Trails Condominium.  The project has been awarded to Apex Excavating & Underground.  The project is complete with punch list items and close out procedures underway.

CIS – James Miner Trail Connection Project (2025 & 2026)
Scope of work includes trail construction from the existing Clinton-Ionia-Shiawassee (CIS) trail termination at Smith Road to Chestnut St, bike lane installation on Chestnut St, Stewart St, and Washington St, James Miner Trail reconstruction from Hickory St to Oakwood St, and paving the Sam & Opal Voight walkway from Washington Street to the boardwalk.  The project also includes rehabilitating Jerome St from Hickory St to Oakwood St.  Design work is in progress by Fleis & Vandenbrink.  Work is scheduled to take place in 2025 and 2026.

2025 Street Program
Projects planned for street resurfacing:

1.      Howell Street from south end to Clinton.  Work scope includes crush and shape with asphalt resurfacing.  Design work is in progress by city staff.

2.      Lynn Street from west end to Clinton.  Work scope includes crush and shape with asphalt resurfacing.  Design work is in progress by city staff.

Future Projects
Projects submitted to EGLE for FY2025 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) funds for water main replacement:

1.      Nafus Street from south end to Frederick

2.      Gilbert Street from Mason to Oliver

3.      Clinton Street from Cedar to Shiawassee

4.      Olmstead Street from Ward to Chipman

5.      Harding Avenue from Willow Springs to Hanover

6.      Hanover Street from Harding to Riverside

7.      Stewart Street from Cedar to Shiawassee

8.      Williams Street from Shiawassee to Washington

9.      Dewey Street from Main (M-21) to King