Committee hears update on Engine Company 30 repairs; officials say service not disrupted amid billing questions from villages

City public-safety officials told the Cleveland Public Safety Committee that Engine Company 30 was temporarily relocated after roof leaks and that remediation of damaged interior materials is underway; officials said the station’s services to the community were not disrupted.

The director’s office said Engine Company 30, located at 102 East 152nd Street in the Glenville neighborhood, had reported significant roof leaks that damaged ceiling tiles, carpet and walls. Officials said firefighters and equipment were relocated to alternate quarters while tests for environmental hazards were conducted; the director reported test results received last week showed “no adverse conditions inside the facility.”

The department contracted a remediation firm to remove damaged carpeting, tiles and affected materials and is working to replace those materials and secure a contract to replace the roof. The director told the committee he did not have a firm completion date at the meeting and agreed to provide an update when available.

On billing, Council members said the mayor of Bratton Hall and a former Bratton Hall mayor contacted them saying the village had not received itemized invoices and would not pay until one was provided. Assistant Director Carlton said the city has received payments from Bratton Hall and Linden (transcript: “Lindell/Linden”) and that the fiscal manager sends bills; the director said going forward invoices will be sent by certified mail to avoid future disputes. The director said there will be no disruption of services while billing questions are resolved.

Action/Status: Committee requested an updated completion date for remediation and asked the director’s office to verify billing payment status with Bratton Hall and Linden and to provide the information to council. The director’s office said it would follow up with the committee.