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Engineer Schneider presented two lists: one of inspector-ranked streets and a second list containing streets suggested during ride-alongs with council members. Schneider said he had collected many scores and noted some streets lacked cost values because of time constraints in compiling the materials.

Councilmember Davis and other members discussed priorities for individual wards and requested certain streets be added as alternates. Davis urged completing a more complete committee report so engineering can begin work and bidding: \"I would rather have a complete committee report going for an ordinance than an incomplete one,\" Davis said. Councilmembers repeatedly raised specific streets for inclusion, including Baldwin (which council members agreed would be funded separately from a motor-vehicle funding source), Euclid, William, Buckeye, Haines, Xavier, Ninth Street, Tenth Street Alley and several others mentioned during the session.

Schneider explained that some items had to be treated separately because of prior council allocations and other funding pots: \"Baldwin's gonna get done, but separately from these lists,\" he said, describing a separate funding source to cover that work. Councilmembers also discussed the implications of doing concrete overlays versus asphalt and the need to coordinate with other utilities if sewer work may cut into newly paved sections.

With multiple wards submitting more street candidates than the available budget, the committee agreed to let engineering prepare a primary list and alternates and to reconvene — potential meeting dates mentioned were May 14 or May 21 — so the final committee report can be complete before council votes. The chair and staff said advertising and preparatory work (cameraing, inspection, bid preparation) can proceed while a small number of straggler streets are finalized.

Committee members acknowledged they could not include every requested street within the current allocation but asked staff to prioritize based on inspector scores and council input; if money remains after initial awards, engineering will select alternates.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Utilities, Safety, & Environment Meeting 05/07/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Committee discussed ranked street lists for the 2025 ward resurfacing program, disputed allocations per ward and funding pots (including a separate Baldwin allocation), and agreed to hold a follow-up meeting in mid-May to finalize the list before council consideration.","taxTitle","Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio","taxId",4371,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6246256,"Committee accepts 8-foot utility easement from McGregor Pace parcel on Midway Boulevard",191,1033904,1225565,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3218725-47ca8c58a93b6fccdcb9f294578f39d1&start=1033&end=1225","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3218725-47ca8c58a93b6fccdcb9f294578f39d1/thumbnail_1033904.jpg","/articles/6246256/Elyria/Lorain-County/Ohio/Committee-accepts-8-foot-utility-easement-from-McGregor-Pace-parcel-on-Midway-Boulevard","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6246256-f61d5b9406749b7650d6b300e55dd38d/orig.mp4?Expires=1773592166&Signature=mCsvLm64ZqiAdm~sw4DhueOCmrnygRd-EFCcSQpK-Rmf5Fx2v2~iJBpNAHVKjV8uqhOtg1fTlZqoNQSMnDp2ulpclYSTiAw3tVn6O7shNPe94913MxxuJWzbEw1SQ4wPIcWLuNJEZoexNziTaOGHu4FfDncpdCgjrKRVwhVBr7FuLiS671svPernVQrWkw5kaxFyHawTyMAcIE7rXdqhW~TA~b7lYIUxpHMTM6wB0ztf6Jdn2a8~t1dBXUr5jT9IN4J3yRIrjRm9Dbx605mFnyRVBMSmZS4BCKSDHKQwe5tP6MY~VpOtVUur9DC8WJ0k6FylUQ86B6iXkv0WecZ90Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Utility Safety and Environment Committee on May 7, 2024 approved accepting an eight-foot utility easement on a parcel owned by McGregor Pace that fronts on Midway Boulevard.

Engineer Schneider told the committee the easement was requested during the McGregor Pace review at the planning commission because the existing right-of-way on Midway Boulevard is only 50 feet wide and the additional eight feet would provide space for future utility work. “We thought it would be prudent for future, in case we ever need to do any utility work out there, to have the proper have some proper spacing,” Schneider said.

The committee record lists the parcel by parcel number (06-24-032-107-032). Schneider said he did not have the parcel’s street address at hand and that the easement fronts on Midway Boulevard even though the parcel may carry a Leona Street address in the parcel file.

The acceptance ordinance was moved by Councilmember Armstrong and seconded by Councilmember Stewart; the motion carried by voice vote. Committee members confirmed no emergency clause was required for the easement acceptance.

Staff noted that the easement was granted voluntarily by the property owner during the planning commission review and that the city requested it to preserve corridor capacity for utilities.","The committee approved acceptance of an eight-foot utility easement on a parcel owned by McGregor Pace that fronts on Midway Boulevard to preserve space for future utility work; the easement was requested by the city during the project's planning commission review.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6246261,"Elyria accepts $19,400 Attorney General grant to deter illegal dumping at quarry",168,865155,1033685,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3218725-47ca8c58a93b6fccdcb9f294578f39d1&start=865&end=1033","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3218725-47ca8c58a93b6fccdcb9f294578f39d1/thumbnail_865155.jpg","/articles/6246261/Elyria/Lorain-County/Ohio/Elyria-accepts-19400-Attorney-General-grant-to-deter-illegal-dumping-at-quarry","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6246261-30c708500b51b7eda703ccecb63d2d07/orig.mp4?Expires=1773592166&Signature=khImp-astHlodW3RSU7ZHIZgh6KAwgRpJbINZLaPVkDDX9K0xoRWVG10lLkwRpGF5lF3cAhQKrfQ3sEBrkSZzNAVgx6CwX~YEJgLPD~yjwimCw36qxvJI0nbzKQ7TQS078t7vEO42slPLvS5DCpcwznh9K~8OJOMor--YCIh4Q36tWQIo52ZEJxDeeEe4bbXNSfZ56Zlcn8A70rveM~5rWZxDRfZjq7HgMepkSiTV1GopLSjWHg4JoWwfc7MtwDE567oQEblUZpFeKhIJt-6j-fmMTmUyXWw5YUlKh2K7IDrn9PnAqimnk-bK~V6lvyF1eJntTs44T-F3Mix4gacZw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Utility Safety and Environment Committee on May 7, 2024 approved an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept a $19,400 grant from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office for the “Shine a Light on Dumpsters” program to reduce illegal dumping and vandalism at a quarry site.

Engineer Schneider described the project as installation of vandal-proof fencing and related deterrents: “This is essentially for illegal dumping and vandalism type issues…We were looking to install some vandal proof fencing around the quarry…so we’d like to try to put something better up that hopefully will detour them more,” Schneider said.

Schneider told the committee the grant is 100% — no city funds required — and that the city had been re-awarded $19,400. Councilmember Armstrong said he had received calls about the quarry fence and thanked staff for applying: “I’m just glad that you applied for this because I had a lot of calls about the entering of the quarry and the fencing,” Armstrong said.

The ordinance authorizing acceptance of the grant and requesting an emergency clause because the award had already been made was moved by Councilmember Armstrong and seconded by Councilmember Davis; the committee approved the motion by voice vote. The committee record notes the grant amount ($19,400) and that the expenditure will not require city matching funds.

Engineering staff said the effectiveness of the new fencing will become apparent only after installation and continued monitoring.","The committee approved accepting a $19,400 \"Shine a Light on Dumpsters\" grant from the Ohio Attorney General's Office to install vandal-resistant fencing and other deterrents at a quarry site; the grant is 100% and an emergency clause was requested because the award has already been made.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6246266,"Committee authorizes bid advertising for multiple 2025 OPWC resurfacing projects",819,45335,864535,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3218725-47ca8c58a93b6fccdcb9f294578f39d1&start=45&end=864","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3218725-47ca8c58a93b6fccdcb9f294578f39d1/thumbnail_45335.jpg","/articles/6246266/Elyria/Lorain-County/Ohio/Committee-authorizes-bid-advertising-for-multiple-2025-OPWC-resurfacing-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6246266-16cc3823f36248460b5029a0c8022f3a/orig.mp4?Expires=1773592166&Signature=EseVnVO7H4VimBgcd0lRwUm75npwKCyTUI0SL7x184Oo4w5mJ6BV3C7Ktqr-sEQZUaZEFia~UvMB0rSCpZUc-mq5DSXl6QCgCsPxP2d9gvPJEkJhLBECcAuwiZQKYP5rXOysWQ2yoC4juH0OcRmmPV-iVh4~hMIdFrCiuz-6YtA6pulQNzh2Rk~mt3J9nqXTkvT8PyqClAh3FCCillzttPkWnjuUMeXLTWT0X-P0WIFvqlloq-XPV~9DmtJAbqCnPEzhMBaRrAS1KGiMtyY99pGCYncBbliVbE4ckSieM3uALxqriqKc~-C4GIvLOJPM7WiLJniPnV~Z~V~j6KhqIA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Utility Safety and Environment Committee on May 7, 2024 authorized the mayor to advertise for bids and to award contracts for five 2025 resurfacing projects funded through the Ohio Public Works program, while noting that formal awards must wait for OPWC approvals expected after July 1.

The action covers resurfacing projects including East River Street (East Broad to Lincoln Court), Gulf Road (Hilliard to Vista Court), Leona Street (Midway Boulevard to Griswold Road), Murray Ridge Road (corporation line to corporation line near Murray Ridge School) and West River Road (State Route 57 to Foster Avenue). Committee members said monies for the projects are appropriated in the city’s 2025 budget.

Engineer Schneider, the city engineer, told the committee the city applied last year for Ohio Public Works funding for these projects and received confirmation the projects are moving forward but that the city will not receive formal OPWC contracts until July 1. “We will not get the contracts until July 1, so we can’t technically enter into any contracts till after July 1, once we get the approvals from Ohio Public Works,” Schneider said, adding the city wants to advertise bids earlier to speed construction once awards can be made.

Councilmember Zaworka requested coordination with the nearby hospital for the East River Street work, urging consolidation or enhancement of crosswalks during the resurfacing. “It would be nice if we could improve the crosswalks, while we’re paving, either consolidate them, add to them,” Zaworka said. Schneider and other councilmembers noted that changes to pedestrian crossings can be limited without the hospital’s agreement and that physical controls or fencing had been discussed in earlier years to channel pedestrian crossings.

Councilmembers also asked about technical constraints related to signalized crossings near a catwalk by the hospital; Schneider noted a solar-powered signal’s location can limit where new mid-block treatments are placed and that ramps (curb ramps) could require reconstruction for certain crosswalk styles, but that painted markings can be removed and relocated later if a consensus is reached.

Each ordinance was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote at the committee. For example, the East River Street ordinance was moved by Councilmember Stewart and seconded by Councilmember Armstrong; similar motions for Gulf Road, Leona Street, Murray Ridge Road and West River Road were moved and seconded and carried by voice vote. The committee record shows funds are appropriated in the 2025 budget, and Schneider reiterated that bids may be advertised now but formal contract awards will await OPWC paperwork after July 1.

The committee did not record a numeric roll-call tally in the transcript; each item passed on a voice vote.","The Utility Safety and Environment Committee authorized the mayor to advertise for bids for five Ohio Public Works resurfacing projects and reviewed timing, crosswalk coordination near the hospital and technical limits on awarding contracts until OPWC approvals arrive.","actionData","errors"]

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