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City administrator: Jennings Road waterline work caused delays but contractor will work weekends to finish before Halloween parade
Summary
City administrator Allison told council on Sept. 8 that a water-line connection for several streets caused shutdowns and a boil notice; the Northwest Water and Sewer District owns the pipes and will work weekends to finish surface repairs before the Oct. 26 Halloween parade.
City Administrator Allison told Rossford City Council on Sept. 8 that the city and residents experienced water shutoffs and a boil-water notice while a water line was tied in from Jennings Road to Vernice, Lorraine, Helen, Hawthorne and Eleanor streets.
Allison said contractors and the Northwest Water and Sewer District addressed unplanned issues encountered during the work, including concrete-encased pipes not expected in the project area, which delayed completion. “They will work weekends in order to get us ready for the Halloween parade,” Allison said, referring to the contractor and Northwest Water and Sewer District. She added that the district owns water and sanitary sewer lines in that area and is responsible for repairs and final work.
Allison said the contractor will place an intermediate surface course in time for the event but will not install the final asphalt wearing course until adjacent work on Riverside is complete. Residents with concerns were directed to contact city hall.
Why it matters: the work affected water service for several streets and has schedule implications for a major public event (Halloween parade scheduled Oct. 26). The ownership of the water and sewer mains by the Northwest Water and Sewer District limits the city’s direct authority over line replacement and final paving.
No formal action or vote was recorded on this item; the report was presented as part of the mayor and administrator remarks.
