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Kearney details five‑year lead service line replacement program funded largely by SRF loan
Summary
City finance staff outlined a five‑year program to replace about 1,000 lead service lines (≈200 addresses per year) in central Kearney, funded by a $4 million State Revolving Fund loan with nearly $3 million forgiven; city cost estimated at roughly $1.1 million over five years.
Kaylee James described a five‑year lead service line replacement program targeting older parts of Kearney, with the goal of replacing roughly 1,000 service lines (about 200 addresses per year). She said the city secured a $4,000,000 State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan at 0% interest and that nearly $3,000,000 of that has been forgiven, leaving a city cost of about $1,100,000 over the five‑year program.
James explained that homeowner participation is required: property owners must sign consent letters to participate and the city replaces the line to the curb stop while owners are typically responsible for the private service portion—practical outcomes depend on whether meters are inside the house or in pits. Commissioners pressed on outreach challenges for renter‑occupied properties and James said the program is proceeding and may be ahead of schedule.
