Request to approve the acceptance of the Department of Natural Resources Lead Service Line Replacement Community Outreach Grant for private-side lead services replacements outreach in the amount of $65,000 and approve the following 2026 Budget Amendment (2/3 vote of council required) Water Utility Fund Lead Service Replacement - Outreach + $65,000 Other Reimbursement Revenue + $65,000

The City Council is considering accepting a $65,000 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) for Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) community outreach. This grant will fund the development and distribution of educational materials to inform residents about identifying their private lead service lines, increase participation in the LSLR program, and highlight the public health risks of lead. A corresponding 2026 budget amendment is also requested to allocate these funds within the Water Utility Fund, increasing the budget for 'Lead Service Replacement - Outreach' and 'Other Reimbursement Revenue' by $65,000 each. This initiative aims to advance the City's goal of removing all private lead service lines.