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Council adds $300,000 for storm-sewer work; resident urges Laurel Street repairs
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Council approved a $300,000 appropriation for storm-sewer projects citywide; residents and council members raised Laurel Street and broader road-patching concerns during public comment and committee reports.
The London City Council approved Resolution 121-26 to increase appropriations by $300,000 for storm-sewer projects and related stormwater repairs. The resolution’s sponsor told the council the money is restricted to storm-sewer work and catch-basin repairs; officials said roughly $1.5 million remains in the stormwater fund for loan payments and future projects.
Street superintendent (recorded in the meeting) listed several immediate needs including Olive Street storm-sewer replacement and catch-basin repairs, and said the appropriation will be limited to storm-sewer projects. He added that Mid Ohio (a contractor) plans to wait until hot-mix paving is available in April to perform larger road-surface repairs rather than cold patching in winter.
During public comment resident RJ Timmons asked the council to consider repaving Laurel Street in a future schedule, noting recurring patching and grass growing through the pavement. Committee reports earlier in the meeting included a presentation from Strauser on surface-patching methods, and several council members said Laurel Street might be on Strauser’s plan depending on budget and priorities.
Council members pressed staff for details about the appropriation’s uses and whether funds were tied to specific wards or projects; staff clarified the appropriation covers citywide storm-sewer needs and cannot be spent for unrelated road resurfacing. Council requested follow-up on outstanding invoices and coordination with Mid Ohio when plants reopen.
The appropriation was moved and seconded and the motion carried; council directed staff to provide additional project-level information and to coordinate scheduling with contractors.
