Committee approves 2026 resurfacing list, keeps equal per-ward funding after debate

Mar 4, 2026

The Elyria Utility Safety and Environment Committee voted to advance a 2026 street-resurfacing ordinance to bid and to keep an equal $328,571.43 allocation per ward after councillors debated whether to target the worst streets based on a new street-scan.

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The Elyria Utility Safety and Environment Committee voted on Wednesday to advance an ordinance authorizing the mayor to advertise for bids and contract for the 2026 residential street resurfacing program, keeping an equal allotment of $328,571.43 per ward after a lengthy debate over reallocating funds toward the worst-performing streets.

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