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Committee debates lead-and-copper readiness funding; pauses decision pending regulatory clarity
Summary
Committee members questioned a contingency cash appropriation for potential lead/service-line replacements after staff described evolving federal rules and uncertain responsibilities for mobile-home parks and private-side services. The committee voted to defer definitive funding until staff can clarify policy and funding options.
The Public Works Committee paused a proposed FY26 contingency appropriation intended to respond to forthcoming revisions of the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule.
Public Works staff explained the request as a precaution: "These rules are about a thousand pages...we just want to be ready," the Public Works Director said, noting that the city had previously replaced known galvanized services and submitted an inventory to the state. The presenter added, "If regulation comes back and says that the city's responsible, then do we have the…
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