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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Burton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Sewer Fund SRF loan interest budget amendment
A $26,812.89 budget amendment covers interest on the city's state revolving fund sewer loan — routine accounting that keeps loan payments funded.
Eugene Street drain crossing repair
The city signed a $61,952 contract with Zito Construction to fix the Eugene Street drain crossing over the Phillips Drain.
Citywide wastewater assessment
The city hired Stantec Consulting for up to $206,778 to do flow monitoring and modeling for a citywide wastewater assessment — groundwork for future sewer planning and rates.
Center Road watermain improvements
The council approved the construction contract and engineering for a major watermain upgrade on Center Road — over $1.26 million combined. This is core infrastructure that affects water reliability for years.
Sewer I&I reduction success
The mayor reported that metering data from two storm events showed Burton cut its inflow-and-infiltration into the sewer system by more than half — 'huge numbers' that put the city 'leading the way.'
Metronet fiber network expansion
Metronet is building out fiber internet service in Burton, Grand Blanc, and part of Flint, with a new equipment hub on Saginaw Street. The hut serves up to tens of thousands of customers and includes a natural gas backup generator.