Geddes Ave Sanitary Sewer Project (2011)
Last Updated 4/11/2011
Field Survey
Beginning in April 2011, surveyors will be in the neighborhood collecting information for the topographic survey. Trees may be tagged with small number tags. This is for identification purposes only. The topographic survey is a necessary step in completing any detailed design that may be generated. The survey itself will extend throughout the entire area but does not mean that all those areas will be included in any future sewer design.
The location of the sewer extension has not yet been determined.
If you have any questions regarding the survey or schedule, please contact Elizabeth Rolla (erolla@a2gov.org).
Project Overview
The City of Ann Arbor is currently in the planning phase for a project that will involve connecting several properties along Geddes Avenue east of Huntington Drive to a city sanitary sewer system. The project will replace the septic systems for the affected properties.
Focus Group Meeting
A focus group meeting regarding the Geddes Ave Sanitary Sewer Project was held September 15, 2010 at Angell Elementary School.
This was a follow-up to the August 11 neighborhood meeting and was intended for those who reside within the area currently not served by sanitary sewer and who therefore might be more directly impacted by the project. There was discussion of the alternatives for the extent of the sewer, financial impacts, and other issues that come up.
Residents were divided in their preferences. Some wanted the sewer to be extended to their property as soon as possible and others did not want the sewer extended due to the resulting financial impacts. This division was confirmed by residents' follow-up correspondence to the City.
August 11 Neighborhood Meeting Summary
A neighborhood meeting was held on the evening of August 11 at the Ann Arbor Senior Center. About 30 people attended the meeting. A number of issues were discussed. The following document summarizes the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and input received at the meeting:
FAQs and Comments Received from August 11, 2010 Public Meeting (pdf)
Other materials from the August 11, 2010 Neighborhood Meeting:
Agenda (pdf)
Parcels Not Served by Sanitary - Aerial Map (3.8 MB pdf)
Parcels in City and in Township - Aerial Map (1 MB pdf)
Tap, Connection & Meter Set Charges (city website)
2010 Improvement Charges - Council Resolution (pdf)
City Staff in Attendance:
Elizabeth Rolla, Project Manager (see below for contact information)
Connie Pulcipher, Systems Planner, 734.794.6430 ext. 43731 or cpulcipher@a2gov.org
Beverly Selvig, Public Services Management Assistant, 734.794.6310 ext.43103 or bselvig@a2gov.org
Homayoon Pirooz, Project Management Manager, 734-794-6411 ext. 43611 or hpirooz@a2gov.org
Schedule
The field survey is expected April - June 2011. The design is expected to be complete in the late 2011. Construction is expected in 2011 or 2012.
Questions or Concerns
Elizabeth Rolla, P.E., Senior Project Manager
Project Management Services Unit
(734) 794-6410 ext. 43636
erolla@a2gov.org