Wyandotte city engineer retires

Dave Gorgon

The City of Wyandotte didn’t have to look far to find a replacement at the top of the Engineering and Building Department.

Jesus Plasencia, the long-time assistant city engineer, has been promoted to succeed his former boss, Greg Mayhew.

Plasencia has worked for the city since August 2015. Mayhew, who continues on in a consulting role, has worked for the city for 31 years.

The mission of the department is wide ranging and includes providing required inspections, permitting, plan reviews and inspection services in accordance with the Michigan Building Code.

According to the city website, the department provides support for city ordinances regarding the sale of all buildings, the rental of buildings and the administration of the community development block grant program, plus the design, inspection, contract administration and calculation of special assessments for projects approved by the City Council.

The Engineering and Building Department and the Department of Public Works administer Act 51 funding (street funds), including the design, inspection, contract award of pavement replacement, resurfacing, pavement placement, new construction and rehabilitation, maintenance replacement and new construction.

Maintenance activities include pavement and curb repairs, snow