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Jackson council approves ARPA expansion for lead‑line replacements, contracts and ordinances; creates street assessment relief fund
Summary
Council voted to expand ARPA funding to cover lead service line replacements citywide, approved multiple contracts and change orders (materials testing, tree removal, water/main and lead service work), adopted a fire prevention code update, and established a street assessment relief fund.
The Jackson City Council took several formal actions on Jan. 13, approving contract awards, change orders and policy revisions intended to advance infrastructure and public‑health projects.
Key votes included unanimous approval to amend the city's obligation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to expand the lead service line replacement program to the entire city so staff can use remaining ARPA dollars before the spending deadline. City staff told council they currently have about 135 lead service lines remaining in the initial targeted area and want to include the full city to…
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