A legislation committee for Buffalo City on Tuesday tabled a resolution calling for immediate action and accountability in the city's lead hazard remediation program after a council member raised concerns about slow progress and the risk that federal funds could be returned.

Council member Wyatt opened the item and said the city has had a roughly $2,000,000 lead-remediation allocation since 2021 but that, so far, only 18 targeted homes have been remediated. "It's only been 18 targeted homes that were supposed to be remediated for lead. There should have been 110," Wyatt said. He added: "I'm concerned about this money going back to the federal government," and asked that staff from the relevant bureau appear at a future meeting to explain the program's status.

Committee leadership agreed to table the measure so staff from the bureau could attend and provide a fuller explanation of where the program stands and why remediation counts lag initial expectations. A council member suggested bringing the bureau back in two weeks; the committee motion to table was seconded and passed without further action.

The tabling action leaves the city's lead-remediation program in place but places a requirement for a bureau briefing before further committee action. Council members said they want answers on program targets, the pace of remediation, and any risks to federal funding if remediation benchmarks are not met.

The item will return to committee once staff from the responsible bureau are scheduled to brief members.