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Councilmember Bullock applauded the improvements to the Detroit/Sloane intersection and the connection between the Metroparks and the city. In response to a question, Assistant Director Milius explained the plan for public art at the intersection in 2023. Engineer Papke discussed the Hilliard Road resurfacing and re-striping project to begin in 2022. The project will create a new bike lane path from Riverside to Warren. It is also looking like a new crosswalk will be added at Arthur and Hilliard. In response to a question, Engineer Papke discussed the potential for buffered bike lanes. The County was not willing to pay for protected lanes and so the city will add "edging"to the lanes. Once the project is funded and complete, the city can add on to the edging in the future if funding allows. In response to questions, Engineer Papke clarified that the project's bike lanes will not be painted green, due to costs. Bike boxes are also not planned. Engineer Papke outlined the 2021 resurfacing, striping and signals projects as well as those projects planned for 2022. He described a project, to be started next week that will use GPS sensors to re-time all the signals on Detroit to promote easier travel through the city. He recently received news that ODOT may help pay for a similar re-timing of signals on Clifton. Councilmember Neff asked that the timing of the signal at Hilliard and Riverside be looked into, noting that it is exceptionally long. He highlighted that the Pavement Condition Rating survey will be completed in 2022. It is conducted every 4 years. He updated the Committee on Community Confluence projects to be designed in 2022. He noted that the Hilliard Bridge project has an all-purpose path planned to transition on Hilliard and Hogsback. Councilmember Bullock advocated for improvements to pedestrian and cyclist safety on Hogsback. In response to a question, Engineer Papke provided assurance that CDBG funds are being used to the fullest extent. He noted that CDBG funds and ODOT funds can not be combined to fund projects. CDBG funds will be used for 2022 resurfacing and to supplement a portion of the watermain projects. In response to an inquiry from President O'Malley, Engineer Papke spoke in detail about the traffic signal re-design at Ridgewood and Hird. The signals were considered unwarranted by ODOT, requiring that the city pay the full price of$850,000. These are among the only signals left on Detroit that are not on poles. IWWIP Progress Update Engineer Papke provided updates on IWWIP progress in 2021. The High-Rate Treatment Plant is almost ready to go, with calibrations taking place now. Engineering and design for the interceptor tunnel rehabilitation will begin in 2022. Construction will begin in 2023. The total project cost will be $26.4M. Engineer Papke remarked that this kind of work is a niche specialty, usually performed by Marra Services, which performs the work regularly for the Sewer District. 3