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Pepper Pike council approves MOU to design pump station near Ursuline College
Summary
Council approved ordinance 2025-20 to authorize a memorandum of understanding with Ursuline College and the regional sewer district to design a pump station; the design grant covers about 75% of design costs and construction depends on later funding.
Pepper Pike's council voted to adopt ordinance 2025-20, authorizing the mayor to sign a memorandum of understanding with Ursuline College and the regional sewer district to design a pump station serving part of the college campus and nearby homes.
City staff said the regional sewer district awarded a design grant that will pay roughly 75 percent of the design and engineering work, leaving a modest local share and additional funding required for construction. "We asked for 75% funding, which we got," said Don, a city staff member explaining the grant and next steps. Staff and council said the construction phase will require a separate application and a hard cost estimate once plans are complete.
The MOU sets terms for cost-sharing and easements to allow access and operation of the pump station. Council discussed language making the city's construction commitment contingent on future grant awards; staff said such contingency is routine and could be added if advisable.
Council moved to suspend the rules to allow action before a regional grant deadline, then called the roll and approved the ordinance. Council directed staff to proceed with the design work and return with any revised construction agreements if additional funding falls short.
Why it matters: the project is intended to remove an aging package treatment plant from service and reduce permitted discharges to a local creek, while extending sewer service to nearby residences. The design grant advances the project without obligating the city to construction funds until later decisions.
What's next: staff will complete design plans and pursue construction grants; council asked for any MOU edits that clarify contingency language before the final construction-phase commitments.
