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Council pre-authorizes emergency water-main repair costs after Chagrin Boulevard break
Summary
Following an emergency water-main break near Lewis Road, council approved a motion to cover repair labor and expenses above the city’s $25,000 threshold, noting final invoice pending and an estimated cost up to about $30,000.
Council approved a motion July 22 to authorize labor and expenses to repair an emergency water-main break on Chagrin Boulevard near Lewis Road, allowing payment if costs exceed the city’s $25,000 stop‑gap threshold while a final invoice is pending.
City staff reported the break required immediate repairs to reopen westbound lanes near the schools and that contractors (Neroni) were engaged on an emergency basis. Staff advised the council the estimate for repairs was up to about $30,000 and that the city had not yet received a final invoice.
Council moved and seconded a motion to authorize the expenses in the event the cost exceeded $25,000; the motion passed by roll call. Several council members praised staff for timely notification by email and asked colleagues to respond to such notices when they are sent. Staff reiterated that the email notification procedure is part of the city’s emergency contract protocol.
