Rochester Hills Legistar System

Mr. Rousse, Director of DPS, distributed two (2) maps detailing 217 miles of local roads

and explained the cost estimates of two indexes broken down between asphalt and

concrete roads. The Ride Quality Index (RQI) is based on the collection and analysis of

pavement roughness data and may be subjective due to the perception of the residents.

The total cost estimate for RQI is $97,231,200.00. The Structural Adequacy Index (SAI)

is based on the collection and analysis of pavement deflection data and may be more

cost effective. The total cost estimate for SAI is $65,485,200.00. The costs estimates

for both indexes are “worst case” scenarios. The roads rated below 5.00 are mainly in

the northwest portion of the City, which was developed more than 20 years ago. The

2003 cost estimate per mile for reconstruction is approximately $800,000.00.

Mr. Rousse introduced Mr. Mark Knottley, Director of Government Consulting at

Rehmann Robson. Mr. Knottley distributed a written work plan to the Committee

regarding funding strategies. It is estimated that the City would need approximately

$58,000,000.00 over the next five (5) years to bring the road system up to par. The

public education campaign theme may be something like “road condition equals

property value”. Road conditions will be analyzed with the City's Engineering staff by

using the Pavement Management System (PMS) database. A timetable will need to be

determined if a millage will take place. A committee should be formed to involve and

educate the public, i.e., current taxes levied are for different entities, not just the City of

Rochester Hills

Mr. Rousse commented that the Local Road Policy should be refined to address

boulevards, landscaping, street lighting, gravel roads, and chloride programs, etc. That

would allow the City to give the residents a clear picture of what would happen if a

millage passed. The state money from Act 51 will fall considerably short. The timetable

for a millage looks best after the November General Election.

The Committee thanked Mr. Knottley for his presentation and invited him back for an

update in March. The Committee discussed forming an “ad-hoc” committee and the

multiple communication techniques that can be used. The Committee directed Mr.

Rousse to send letters to residents interested in serving on an ad-hoc committee.

A motion was made by Holder, seconded by Kaszubski, that this matter be

Approved.

Resolved, that the Community Development & Viability Committee establish their

2004 Meeting Schedule as the Fourth Thursday of each month at 5:30 PM at 1000

Rochester Hills Drive, with the exception of November and December; which will

be November 18 and December 16 due to the Holidays.

The motion carried by the following vote:

CDV Draft Min Excerpts 012204.pdf; Water Distribution 012204.pdf;

Water Distribution Outline & Presentation 042204.pdf

Mr. Rousse introduced Terry Woodward with Finkbeiner, Pettis & Strout (FPS) that was

hired by the City to develop a water reservoir program. Mr. Woodward distributed a

Water Distribution Model Evaluations Report, which highlighted the following:

· Identify improvements to increase pressure to northwest portion of the City

· Identify means to level out peak demand periods

· Examine nine (9) different pressure zones in the City

· Test different water storage system models and determine benefits of water storage

· Test water flow used during fire condition(s)

· Examine Detroit Water Sewer Department (DWSD) 2002/2003 Rate Calculations

and supply points to the City

The Committee briefly discussed the accuracy of the data from DWSD. Mr. Rousse

noted that the data is “actual” versus “estimated” as in the past. The reservoirs would

pay for themselves in approximately four (4) years and would help slow down the future

water rate increases from DWSD to residents as well as benefit water flow during fire or

power outage conditions. It was suggested to invite Mr. McCulloch to share his position

on the DWSD water rates, which are being challenged via audits to a joint Community

Development & Viability and Financial Services meeting in February.

The Committee briefly discussed the structure and size of the proposed reservoirs,

which need approximately two (2) acres of land. After the optimal location and structure

size is determined, Mr. Woodward can produce better-estimated costs.

The committee discussed the following topics:

· Various city-owned land

· Emergency water shut off timeframe in response to an act of terrorism

· The SCADA monitory system

· The lack of adequate pumping rates from the DWSD water supply

The committee thanked Mr. Woodward for his presentation.