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Council approves $1M to front lead service-line replacements and directs RFPs for 2025 work
Summary
As part of the ARPA reallocation, Troy council approved a $1 million front-funding measure to accelerate lead service line replacements in 2025; administration said reimbursements from larger grants may take 90–120 days and the city wants to start work promptly by issuing RFPs for multiple contractors.
Council approved a resolution authorizing a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Public Utilities to conduct lead service-line replacements funded in part by ARPA. Administration explained the decision to set aside $1 million to ‘‘front’’ the program so the city can hire multiple contractors and begin replacements in early 2025 rather than waiting for grant reimbursements.
Why it matters: Lead service-line replacement is a public-health and infrastructure priority. Administration said larger grants and low-interest loan conversions will supply much of the program cash, but reimbursements may take 90–120 days. The $1M will let the city start work promptly and recruit multiple contractors via forthcoming RFPs.
Details and timeline: Administration stated that an RFP for multiple contractors will go out in the coming weeks and that some current contracts extend through May, which will be accounted for in procurement. Council raised concerns about the lead inventory (a resident and public commenter said it had not been updated since Oct. 1); the administration committed to provide updated inventory information and a procurement timeline in writing.
Quote: Administration said the $1,000,000 allocation would be a way to "hit the ground running in 2025" and not have to wait for reimbursements. Public commenter Greg Kampbell Cohen asked for clarity on the inventory and on how ARPA funds differ from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds.
Next steps: Department of Public Utilities to issue RFP(s) and return to council with contractor recommendations and an updated inventory; ARPA reporting and reimbursement processes remain part of the implementation plan.
