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Council approves first reading for lead service‑line replacement; residents press for cleaner work practices
Summary
Lima City Council passed the first reading of an ordinance to advertise bids for phase 3A of lead service‑line replacements. Councilors and residents raised concerns about dusty streets, porta‑potty placement near churches and homes, contractor staging, and paving timelines tied to the asphalt plant season.
Lima City Council on Feb. 5 passed ordinance 203‑25 on its first reading, authorizing the mayor to advertise for bids and enter a contract for phase 3A of the city’s lead service‑line replacement program.
Councilors said the project is necessary for compliance with Environmental Protection Agency requirements and public‑health goals, but several members and residents pressed utilities staff on construction impacts in neighborhoods.
Mr. Capralla, representing the Utilities Department, told councilors the program consists of multiple…
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