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Euclid accepts $243,168 grant to study shoreline erosion; city pledges $49,000 match
Summary
Council authorized acceptance of a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant to study shoreline erosion and public engagement along the lakefront; staff said the city will match roughly $49,000 from the Harbour Town TIF fund and aims to deliver results by summer 2026.
The Euclid City Council on April 21 voted to accept up to $243,168.19 in funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s National Coastal Resilience Fund to study shoreline erosion control and public engagement along the city’s lakefront.
City staff told council the award follows resident concerns raised last year about shoreline erosion between Euclid Park and Sims Park. The grant will fund a shoreline erosion study and community outreach; the city committed to a match of roughly $49,000 from the Harbour Town TIF fund.
“After receiving some concerns from residents . . . we pursued this grant opportunity,” a city director said, describing the pre‑proposal and full application process and noting the award notification earlier in the year. The director said the city expects to engage a consultant under a future contract and aims for a proposed delivery of summer 2026, though the calendar is tight.
Council members representing beachfront areas welcomed the award. “There’s a definite erosion issue and the beach line has definitely disappeared over the years,” one council member said, describing effects near Noble Beach and saying the study could lead to protective measures.
City staff said the study will look at mitigation options and that any physical shoreline work would likely require additional funding sources, including public‑private partnerships or state and federal grants.
Council approved the resolution by roll call.
