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Town to pursue grant to replace water meters, officials say
Summary
Grand Island staff told the board they plan to seek a grant to replace water meters; the project could reduce a $17 per‑quarter charge for customers, and staff asked authorization to proceed with grant application work.
Town staff told the Grand Island Town Board they intend to apply for a grant to replace water meters after an application opportunity reopened at the last minute. Officials said a successful grant could substantially reduce the $17 per‑quarter charge currently borne by customers.
Staff reported they have met with Wendell and others about the grant and requested authorization to proceed so consultants can prepare and file the application. The board signalled support for expediting the process and authorized staff to work with consultants to prepare the grant materials for submission.
No specific grant program name, expected award amount, or submission deadline was provided in the workshop discussion. Staff said the intent is to lower customers’ quarterly bills by replacing aging meters if grant funding is obtained; any implementation would depend on receiving the grant and subsequent procurement processes.
