Legal action looms as Flint city council balks again at approving tap water contract

Flint city council members say they need more information before they can approve the agreement with the Great Lakes Water Authority. The 30-year deal is part of a broader agreement addressing Flint's water crisis. The council did approve a three month extension of the current contract instead. Flint Mayor Karen Weaver expressed frustration during the meeting. The mayor insists the council had all the information it needed to approve the agreement. “It’s frustrating when you work hard and things get delayed,” says Weaver, “and we know it’s going to cost the city of Flint.” The Flint city council delayed a vote on the agreement for another two weeks. However, the issue may end up in a courtroom before then. Lawyers for the state of Michigan gave the council until last night to approve the agreement or face legal action. With the council’s non-decision, the state is now expected to file a motion with a federal judge as early as today. The city of Flint is under pressure from federal and