An emergency ordinance authorizing a contract for milling and paving on East 233rd Street (west of Chardon) was tabled by Euclid City Council on July 21, 2025 after staff confirmed the street is a private roadway and that the city does not currently have property‑owner consent to accept or fund improvements.

The agenda item proposed a contract with Karen Asphalt Paving Inc. for up to $57,802.50 to mill and pave the private road. Director Knecht explained the street is privately owned by adjacent property owners and that the city’s proposed role would be limited to facilitating the work only with the owners’ consent. Historically, the city has offered options including homeowner-funded assessments or owners performing and financing improvements themselves.

Law Director Cooney recommended tabling the ordinance to allow staff to determine whether owners want to transfer interests to the city, to assess required improvements and to discuss potential assessment or improvement agreements. Council voted to table the ordinance; the clerk recorded the motion as passing.

Why it matters: Private streets raise different legal and financial issues than public roads. Residents on private streets often must organize and fund improvements; the city typically requires formal dedication of road interests and upgrades before assuming maintenance responsibility.

Next steps: Staff will follow the law director’s guidance, check the record of property interests and report back to council on options, including assessment roll or owners’ requests to dedicate the right-of-way to the city.