Jim
Fausone, managing partner of Fausone Bohn and the Chair of the Board of Water
Commissioners for the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD), helped
arrange the latest round of talks that could result in a savings of almost $10
million for Canton, Michigan.
The
savings could be realized if Canton held off on a proposal to build its own
water-storage facility and instead opted to lease or buy a portion of a DWSD
station on the township’s north end. Rather than spending as much as $10
million to build a water tower or ground-level storage facility, Supervisor
Phil LaJoy said Canton may spend as little as $1 million through the proposed
joint venture.
Fausone
says that in addition to Canton trimming its costs, DWSD could offset
operational costs under a long term lease.
The
talks of a Canton-DWSD joint venture come on the heels of an announcement of a
new regional water authority, which holds promise to address the problems that
have long plagued DWSD. Under Fausone’s leadership the past several years, DWSD
has already made great strides in its internal operations.
The
soon-to-be Great Lakes Water Authority will build upon the progress, providing
suburban customers with greater control and stability in their water rates. Though
many suburban officials have long eyed DWSD with suspicion, Fausone implored
local leaders to judge the department by what is happening now rather than
focusing on past mistakes.
If
you have environmental, municipal or water related issues, you can contact Jim
Fausone at (248) 380-1818.
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