Council authorizes Granger Road waterline project bidding and grants easement to county

Medina City Council on Tuesday authorized the mayor to advertise for competitive bids for the Granger Ward waterline project and approved an ordinance granting an easement to the Medina County Board of Commissioners to complete part of the work.

City Engineer Patton said the city transferred the Granger Road waterline to the county about two years ago and the county identified improvements that must be completed, including replacement of the waterline where it crosses under the river by the water plant. Patton said the agreement provides that the county and the city each will pay 50% of the cost.

Council approved Ordinance 99-25 to solicit bids for job number 1168 (Granger Ward Waterline project) and Ordinance 102-25 granting the required easement for the county to complete work on city property. Both ordinances passed on roll-call votes recorded 7-0.

Why it matters: Patton said the easement is needed because the line crosses under former city property where the old water treatment plant sits. The county’s work requires legal access across that property to perform the river crossing replacement.

Council action and next steps: Council authorized bidding and the mayor to award a contract to a successful bidder, and approved an easement to the county. Patton said the county originally proposed different work timing but the city will publicize schedule details once the railroad and contractors finalize dates. No construction timetable was specified at the meeting.

Ending: The city and county will each pay 50% of the replacement costs under the intergovernmental agreement; staff will return with bid results and contract recommendations.