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Bottineau to seek cost estimate before pursuing lead service-line replacement engineering funds
Summary
City Superintendent reported availability of funding (80/20 match) to cover engineering for a lead service-line replacement plan; the council requested a cost estimate before proceeding with an application.
City Superintendent Schwalbe told the Bottineau City Council that funding is available to cover engineering costs for a lead service line replacement plan, with the program structured as an 80/20 match. Council members asked staff to obtain a cost estimate before the city proceeds with applying for the funding.
Council did not take formal action to commit local dollars at the Sept. 3 meeting; instead members directed staff to return with a clearer cost estimate so the council can evaluate the local match requirement and timing. The minutes record no statutory citations or specific grant program name beyond the match structure and the superintendent’s remarks.
Next steps recorded in the minutes: city staff will prepare a cost estimate for council review before any formal application or commitment.
The council’s direction distinguishes discussion (possible funding source and match) from decision (no application until cost estimate is provided).
