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The resolution, presented by city staff, covers resurfacing Cedar Lane from Michigan Avenue to Freedom Lane; a complete rebuild of the north–south alley between Michigan Avenue and Farnsworth Road (including a new storm sewer); repairs to storm sewer infrastructure at the Maple and Cedar Lane intersection; resurfacing of the fire station parking lot; resurfacing of the Conrad Park parking lot and the addition of 26 parking spaces at Conrad Park; and pavement rejuvenation on streets paved in prior years. The project also includes shared-use path work in Prairie Trail, Conrad, Waterworks, Memorial and Bear Parks.

The city engineer and staff reported that five competitive bids were received. Henry W. Bergman Inc. was the low bidder; the city engineer’s letter noted a bid correction of $88.60 in Bergman’s submission, which staff reviewed. The bid opening occurred on March 19, 2025, and the staff recommendation supported award to Bergman.

Council member Mary Duncan moved the resolution and Council member John Rosick seconded. The motion was adopted by voice vote with all present voting in favor.

Staff said project-specific public outreach will follow for properties affected by alley reconstruction, and residents on the alley will be notified of plans and any necessary temporary parking or access changes. The engineer and city staff will hold a public meeting to present plans and answer property-specific questions prior to construction.

The city did not state a total contract dollar amount in the presentation to council during the meeting; the engineer’s recommendation and bid documents will be part of the public record for the awarded contract.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Waterville Ohio Live Stream","oneSentenceSummary","City council approved Resolution 13-25 to award a contract for the 2025 city paving program to Henry W. Bergman Inc.; the work includes resurfacing, an alley rebuild, parking-lot work and shared‑use path repairs.","taxTitle","City of Waterville, Lucas County, Ohio","taxId",72364,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6109657,"Residents urge delay as ODOT plans $4.1 million demolition of Maumee River bridge; citizen offers lease option",363,1230000,1593000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2760599-87ed244b97a2814ba99a6b14771e5330&start=1230&end=1593","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2760599-87ed244b97a2814ba99a6b14771e5330/thumbnail_1230000.jpg","/articles/6109657/Ohio/Residents-urge-delay-as-ODOT-plans-41-million-demolition-of-Maumee-River-bridge-citizen-offers-lease-option","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6109657-23925bcce2e90834de906b618e1d6da4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771079180&Signature=OJFlhjB9LxdIhYqHd5KxUCfdBJhDPqtOmY2eCYGb~GPV9ZwU8u92soW-M32iyt4PUZwGzwbBSRFDH9gjA47rRZ7hBwJ81d~RBbGrWJOa2BazytYDiso8ZC15nW2YZIS9K9anXwVp1vr9J6g~zWLNHQjE6xHRJYIWGVVeTmukV1wSGjgMD9Z4fdC8My1DQCcXDp39VrEU7u7dsQXSyU4uMdDTYvR6ApXVDo5CvAuhYqKhR40pwsHbf~RYDQHe052eMhDMum~1kTCLpXYa9GUnCqOy2-4V5~~zzFNiVbMnrj~G~scj-TQX7rDYFNzSKXwPFeT~7DJnLBHe9A7zAw7oxg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A local citizens group told Waterville city council that the Ohio Department of Transportation plans to demolish a Maumee River bridge, and asked the city to request more time or accept a lease to preserve the structure.

Resident Dave Weber, speaking for a grassroots group that has met with ODOT and the State Historic Preservation Office, said ODOT plans to spend about $4,100,000 to demolish the bridge and “totally demo the bridge behind me here, right down to the bedrock.” Weber said ODOT’s plan would construct temporary causeways on each side, remove the concrete spans, then remove the gravel, a work sequence he described as the basis for the cost estimate.

Weber said ODOT will advertise for bids beginning April 10 and that the agency indicated it would begin work in June; he urged the council to act quickly because sealed bids will be requested on April 10. Weber said ODOT told the group that if an entity steps forward, the agency would be willing to hand over the bridge rather than proceed with demolition. He said a prior citizen had offered $6,000 to assume the structure, and offered to lease it to the city for a nominal amount: “I will personally pay you the $12 a year, to, to lease this, bridge,” Weber said.

Weber proposed leasing the bridge month-to-month to buy time while the citizens’ group pursues alternatives, adding that signage, barriers and routing guidance could reduce liability for river users. He suggested signage to direct kayakers under an alternate arch and to warn of unsafe areas for wading or climbing.

Council members asked practical questions about costs and long-term liability. One councilor asked whether a future demolition obligation would become the city’s responsibility if the city accepted a lease; Weber said he did not know and urged the city to pursue that question with ODOT. Council members noted that the law director had not yet drafted a lease and said the city would ask the law director to examine the legal and liability implications. Vice Mayor Mary Duncan and Council member John Rosick acknowledged the citizen group’s efforts and urged staff follow-up.

No formal city action was taken at the meeting. Weber said the citizens’ group would meet again and asked the council to consider sending a letter to ODOT quickly to request more time or express interest in a transfer or lease. Council members said staff would work with the law director and other officials to gather more information on liability, insurance costs and any conditions tied to federal funding.

Weber’s remarks and council questions highlight a narrow timeline: ODOT’s planned bid advertisement on April 10 and a stated intention to start work in June, according to the citizen group’s account. The city did not adopt a position at the meeting; council members said they would examine lease options and liability questions and follow up with ODOT and the group.","A local citizens group and council members discussed ODOT's plan to demolish a bridge on the Maumee River for an estimated $4.1 million, and a resident proposed the city lease the bridge to preserve it while questions about liability and timeline are pursued.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6109662,"Residents raise questions as City of Waterville plans switch in electricity aggregation to Dyna G",461,149000,610000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2760599-87ed244b97a2814ba99a6b14771e5330&start=149&end=610","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2760599-87ed244b97a2814ba99a6b14771e5330/thumbnail_149000.jpg","/articles/6109662/Ohio/Residents-raise-questions-as-City-of-Waterville-plans-switch-in-electricity-aggregation-to-Dyna-G","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6109662-e249cba61af6f8550b76bec7725cdb72/orig.mp4?Expires=1771079180&Signature=c~KiBuwsncQGCd2bQrGIBYJ52tt3Lb2cQu~2PIpjgO~1NGYtON5mwWGFekgeC0BhiGELHMf8Gv0pwBTJo4IQabgEwL~fFoilMA17vpGk34a1XQckLtY4NLhwC9tC4oUIVBd3I7VFYQmyW4UCseX4Hn3SDjRJtS3p5dFSZR1r~uCQ5bVuWLtUlJUj-GqfpWszC~~5Yty9mW02iQj6Mif2ZYLTqpI6imDWJ1nYmjt-7IbIF5oJKGWyVXMrWic7SRtokkw93GGti0jxfHVJbowshF1kfEITyYU2TQ3LN3~7NIoo72IJ0uQXftdZDRTfwSA85b-2Le5sGTGAJNdJ77y~Og__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Waterville resident and several council members pressed city officials on the proposed electricity aggregation contract that would change the city’s generation supplier to Dyna G and lock a fixed rate for 12 months.

Resident Mark A. Dickey said he believed Energy Harbor is the current generation supplier and said he could not find clear public information about the proposed switch. “They're proposing we go to Dyna G ... I think a lot of people ... are wondering why we're going to a company that is a higher rate than what we currently have,” Dickey said, noting Energy Harbor’s 12-month offer he found online as lower than the Dyna G bid.

City staff addressed the procurement and market context. The staff member explained that the city is part of a northwest Ohio aggregation coalition that solicited bids for the group; the consultant representing the group recommended Dyna G on a 12‑month fixed price of 9.75¢ per kilowatt-hour based on the bids received. The staff member said the coalition represents roughly 495,000 people and about 1.4 billion kilowatt-hours annually, and that six providers responded to the bid.

The staff member noted the current municipal generation contract with Energy Harbor is at 6.3¢ per kilowatt-hour through June 2025 and that Toledo Edison’s standard-service, or price-to-compare, was about 8.04¢ and is expected to vary. “We lock in a lower rate for 12 months, the market prices increase, and then we can go back out and get a better rate,” the staff member said, summarizing the consultant’s reasoning.

Council members and staff emphasized that enrollment in the aggregation is automatic for customers unless they opt out. The staff member said there is no early termination fee to leave the aggregation and that customers defaulting out would revert to standard service from Toledo Edison (a variable rate that staff said has moved between 8¢ and 11¢ in the recent past). The staff member also said customers who leave for another provider may return to the aggregation pool later without a termination penalty.

Council members asked for clearer public communications. Vice Mayor Mary Duncan asked staff to “put it in the mirror as plainly as you can so that we can refer to it,” and Council member John Rosick and others urged a clearer, plain-language notice to residents about how to opt out and what the consequences would be.

The staff member said voters previously approved the opt-in aggregation in a February ballot measure; the staff member also noted a 25% green-energy option is available at a slightly higher price (quoted in the discussion as 9.89¢ per kilowatt-hour). The staff member said the coalition’s recommended approach was a one-year fixed contract to limit immediate exposure to market volatility and allow the group to rebid sooner if market conditions improve.

No ordinance or final contract award was taken at the meeting; council discussion centered on public outreach and clarifying opt-out instructions for residents.","At a City of Waterville council meeting, a resident questioned why the city's electricity aggregation would move to Dyna G at a higher fixed rate; city staff explained the bid process, opt-out options and projected short-term market risks.","actionData","errors"]

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