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Bunce Road rehab and related water funding draws strong public opposition and mixed council action
Summary
Lakewood heard a staff briefing on Bunce Road rehabilitation and related water-system work on Oct. 6; the council adopted a loan-application resolution for lead-service replacements but received, rather than approved, a separate ODOT Transportation Alternatives grant application for the roadway project amid intense public opposition.
Lakewood City Council on Oct. 6 heard updates about the Bunce Road Rehabilitation project, a related lead service-line replacement plan and potential state and federal funding, and received extensive public comment — including a petition signed by more than 1,300 residents opposing the proposed multimodal path design.
Public Works Director Gordon briefed council on two related funding prospects. For lead service-line replacement, the city is pursuing up to $732,550 through the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account (WSRLA), which the director said includes 53% principal forgiveness for lead service-line work. Council adopted Resolution 20 25 52 authorizing city officials to apply for and accept a WSRLA agreement on behalf of the city for the 2026 lead service-line replacement project.
Separately, Director Gordon said the Bunce Road Rehabilitation project is seeking Transportation Alternatives…
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