In a recent government meeting, officials discussed significant updates regarding water service lines and traffic safety measures in the city.

The meeting highlighted the ongoing efforts to address lead service lines, particularly in homes built before 1986, which are likely to contain lead. Residents are encouraged to participate in a survey to identify the type of service lines in their homes. The city is currently conducting a survey of approximately 16,000 properties, with results expected by October. The findings will be made available on the city’s website in a format compliant with EPA standards, allowing residents to check if their homes have lead or copper service lines.

The discussion also touched on the financial implications for homeowners. While the city does not own the service lines from the main to the house, property owners are responsible for any necessary replacements. However, there are grants available for low-income homeowners, which previously funded the replacement of around 100 service lines. The city hopes to secure additional federal funding to assist with these costs.

In addition to water service updates, the meeting addressed traffic safety measures. Officials proposed modifications to the city code to empower the city engineer to implement traffic calming measures, such as speed bumps and red light cameras, without needing to return to the council for each installation. This change aims to streamline the process and enhance public safety on designated streets.

The meeting concluded with a call for public hearings to discuss these proposed changes further, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in both water safety and traffic management initiatives.