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Kincaid leaders cite March 31 deadline to retain 100% forgiveness for lead-line funding
Summary
Village officials said Jan. 27 that missing a March 31 submission deadline could change funding from 100% forgiveness to an 80/20 cost-share; trustees authorized a contract so consultants can prepare the application materials promptly.
Village officials in Kincaid warned trustees Jan. 27 that the village could lose a full grant forgiveness opportunity for lead service line replacement if application materials are not submitted by March 31.
Merano told trustees: "if we don’t do this by March 31st the government is going to go to an 80/20 and not one hundred percent anymore so that’s why we really need to get this signed and get on it." Mayor Tony Pezze echoed the need for speed, saying consultant Daniel Luka "has to have all of this done and submitted by March 31st so we don’t want to wait until the next meeting and cut it short."
Trustees asked clarifying questions about scope and timing. Trustee Paso asked whether the program would have "one hundred percent forgiveness," and Merano confirmed that the current expectation was full forgiveness if the March 31 deadline is met. Trustee Broccardo asked whether the work applied to all lead lines; Merano replied that phase two would be let for bid in 2026 once approved.
The council authorized a contract with Chastain & Associates so the consultant can complete application tasks ahead of March 31. The transcript does not include program documentation or confirm the funder’s written terms; the village's statements reflect staff understanding of the program's timeline and potential cost-share changes.
