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Livonia to continue lead service-line program; council asked to authorize $1.7M and extend contractor agreement
Summary
The council reviewed progress on the city’s lead identification and replacement program, authorized a FY2026 appropriation request of $1.7 million from the water and sewer fund, and heard staff recommend extending the current contractor for lead-line replacement work.
City staff told the Livonia City Council on Oct. 6 that the city is continuing a multi-year program to identify and replace residential lead water service lines and asked the council to appropriate $1.7 million from the water and sewer fund for fiscal year 2026 work.
Public Works staff reported the city has completed work in several assessment areas (Sections 1, 34 and 36), excavated and inspected approximately 1,573 service lines and replaced 177 lead service lines to date. The Oct. 6 request seeks funding to continue investigations and removals in Sections 2, 11, 12 and 13, with an estimate of about 2,266 excavations and investigations. Staff estimated approximate costs for the next phase: $661,000 for investigations, $300,618 to replace 54 already-identified lines, and about $695,875 to replace an expected additional 125 lines, totaling roughly $1.65 million; council was asked to appropriate $1.7 million.
Because the work is specialized and ongoing, staff asked the council to extend an existing contract with D’Angelo Brothers to perform identification and replacement services for FY2026, not to exceed $1.7 million, and to waive formal bidding since the company has been performing the program and has held pricing. Staff said D’Angelo Brothers reduced per‑removal pricing during the contract, aiding cost control.
Council discussion emphasized communication with property owners, notification practices and the city’s plan to distribute door‑to‑door flyers and individual notices when crews approach neighborhoods. Councilmembers thanked staff for moving proactively to replace lines and for arranging contractor continuity to maintain scheduling, inspections and restoration standards.
Ending: Council members moved to place the appropriation and contract-extension items on the regular meeting consent agenda for formal approval. Staff said they will continue homeowner notifications as work proceeds.
