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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Troy public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
DTE Electric Rate Case Notices
Two notices of hearings in DTE Electric rate cases (U-20880 and U-22057) will be received — these utility rate cases could affect Troy electric customers' bills.
Water Connection Fee Increases
Troy proposes adding a fixed quarterly fee — $6 for water, $2.75 for sewer — on every bill to stabilize revenue as water use drops. Average quarterly bills would rise to about $246, still the lowest among peer communities.
Stephenson Water Main Rehabilitation
The city awarded a $2.37 million contract to rehabilitate the Stephenson water main, aimed at reliability of the drinking water system.
Cherryhurst subdivision sewer backups and MMRMA claims
More than 70% of Cherryhurst homes had sewage back up into basements during the April 15 storm, with remediation costs up to $16,000 per home. Residents say the city knew the sewer was full by 2 a.m. but didn't start pumping until 6:15 a.m. due to equipment failure, and got no door-to-door outreach like in 2019.
Emergency fiber relocation for Public Works Building
The Rochester Road utility project uncovered the city's fiber line on poles being replaced, and a bid waiver was approved to move it quickly. Without fast action, the DPW connection and the road project schedule would be delayed.
Refuse Contract Expiry in 2027
The 50-plus-year Tringali collection arrangement (via the SOCRA consortium) expires June 30, 2027. Staff want to extend rather than bid out, warning that other communities see 30% cost increases and cart-only service limits. Council Member Hamilton pressed for details.
Sewer lift station backup generators
Four critical sewer lift stations will get permanent natural-gas backup generators so power outages don't leave the city running mobile generators back and forth — and risking sewage backups into neighborhoods. The cost came in at $740,807, roughly double the original estimate after design work finished.