The Genesee County Land Bank (Land Bank), working in partnership with the City of Flint and Genesee County, has secured $39.5 million to demolish up to 1,910 blighted structures.
The funding sources for blight elimination include: $16 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) from the City of Flint, $8 million in ARPA from the County, $10 million in grant funding from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, $4.5 million from the Land Bank and the Genesee County Treasurer, and $1 million in Community Project Funding through Congressman Kildee’s office.
Governor Whitmer came to Flint to celebrate the reopening of all I-69 commuter lanes. This is an important investment in our region’s infrastructure.
Eighteen bridges along I-69 are also being rebuilt as part of this project.
Flint's Water Infrastructure 2022
𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗹𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗟𝗪𝗔 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆
The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) 120-inch water transmission main has returned to service. This past Friday, September 30, the City of Flint Department of Public Works began the process of flushing and testing to prepare for the transition back to the city’s normal blend of 95% GLWA and 5% Genesee County Drain Commission (GCDC).
This process includes flushing stale water from the city’s 12.6-mile-long transmission main and testing the water quality as fresh water begins to flow through the main.
No GLWA water will be distributed into the Flint system until testing shows it meets regulatory standards. This testing process is ongoing and will take several more days to complete.
The City of Flint will give 24 hours’ notice of the imminent transition back to a 95% GLWA and 5% GCDC blend.
Important reminders for Flint residents:
● Water monitoring results are available on the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) website at www.michigan.gov/flintwater.
● For water emergencies or issues with water service, call (810) 766-7202 (water) or (810) 766-7079 (sewer). These lines are monitored 24/7.
● For non-emergency questions or concerns, email [email protected]. This email is monitored by Department of Public Works staff.
For more information about the City of Flint’s upgraded water infrastructure, please watch this video:
Update: Lead Service Line Replacement
To date, the City of Flint has completed 27,428 water service line excavations, bringing the project above 95% completion. Service line checks and replacements are ongoing throughout the City of Flint and will continue through completion.
“This is great news and we’re making great strides,” Mayor Sheldon Neeley said. “I’m so happy to announce that we’ve reached 95% completion and we’re moving forward beyond all of our challenges.”
The City has faced a series of challenges, from ongoing supply chain issues caused by the global pandemic, to multiple delays by former city council, to a bad contractor. Nevertheless, Mayor Neeley says, the work continues to ensure that every resident in the City of Flint has safe water service lines.
Mayor Neeley urges residents to sign up to have their water service lines inspected and replaced by filling out this consent form:https://www.cityofflint.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Consent-Form-Notification-Letter-mlr-10.06.2020.pdf
“We are encouraging residents to respond to our requests for consent to excavate and replace their water service lines,” Mayor Neeley said. “According to the settlement with NRDC/Concerned Pastors, we can move on from those locations after making a number of attempts to contact the residents. But we don’t want to do that. We’re being very thorough, and right now, we have more than 95% of excavations completed.”
Mayor Neeley said that the City of Flint is working with state and federal funding partners to ensure that funds remain available for service line excavation and replacement.
“From the beginning of my administration, I’ve made it clear that this project is a top priority and the best strategy available for ensuring that our city has safe drinking water,” Mayor Neeley said. “We’ve overcome enormous obstacles and we are in a good place to protect water quality for all Flint residents.”
In addition to the lead service line replacement project, the City recen
Communities First celebrated the redevelopment of Georgia Manor Apartments with a ribbon cutting today! Long-vacant, the building now offers 26 multi-family units in Flint’s historic Carriage Town neighborhood. This mixed-income development helps ensure that there are affordable housing options for individuals and families with different income levels in our community. Amenities include onsite laundry, courtyard access, and family mobility services. For apartment rental information, please contact Communities First at 810-422-5358.
Flint Community Update with Mayor Sheldon Neeley
Hear the latest updates on road construction projects, progress report on Flint water and other community updates in the City of Flint from Mayor Sheldon Neeley. Join us on Facebook live. #Flint
Flint Community Update with Mayor Sheldon Neeley
Hear the latest updates on road construction projects, progress report on Flint water and other community updates in the City of Flint from Mayor Sheldon Neeley. Join us on Facebook live. #Flint
Flint Community Update with Mayor Sheldon Neeley
Hear the latest updates on road construction projects, progress report on Flint water and other community updates in the City of Flint from Mayor Sheldon Neeley. Join us on Facebook live. #Flint
Flint Community Update with Mayor Sheldon Neeley
Hear the latest updates on road construction projects, progress report on Flint water and other community updates in the City of Flint from Mayor Sheldon Neeley. Join us on Facebook live. #Flint
Flint Community Update with Mayor Sheldon Neeley
Hear the latest updates on road construction projects, progress report on Flint water and other community updates in the City of Flint from Mayor Sheldon Neeley. Join us on Facebook live.
Flint Community Update with Mayor Sheldon Neeley
Hear the latest updates on road construction projects, progress report on Flint water and other community updates in the City of Flint from Mayor Sheldon Neeley. Join us on Facebook live.
Today, we’re highlighting Citizens StateWide Security, Inc. and their president, Deborah Johnson!
Citizens Statewide Security, Inc. sells and installs residential and commercial burglar alarm systems and surveillance camera systems.
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Flint Community Updates with Mayor Sheldon Neeley
Hear important information on what's happening in the City of Flint from Mayor Sheldon Neeley.
Flint Community Update with Mayor Sheldon Neeley
Hear the latest updates in the City of Flint from Mayor Sheldon Neeley.
Mayor Sheldon Neeley will discuss a new partnership that will help eliminate employment barriers for residents. He will be joined by Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) CEO Quentin Messer, United Way of Genesee County CEO Jamie Gaskins, local partners and recipients.
City of Flint Community Update with Vanessa Pringle
Hear Flint city community updates from Vanessa Pringle on behalf of Mayor Sheldon Neeley.
Mayor Sheldon Neeley will announce aggressive plans to take action against the rise in gun violence in the City of Flint. He will be joined by Chief Terence Green, community organizations and leaders.
Mayor Sheldon Neeley will provide a community update related to the City of Flint reaching a five-year milestone of meeting drinking water standards for lead.
Getting the Community Back to Work and School Partnership Announcement
Community Update with Mayor Neeley
Weekly Community Update with Mayor Sheldon Neeley
Mayor Neeley Community Update 07-03-2021
Get this week's update from Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley
Community Update 6-28-2021
Mayor Sheldon Neeley gives his weekly update for residents of the City of Flint
Today, we remember longtime employee Betty Wideman.