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City manager briefs council on streetscape bids, Route 6 closure, water testing, donations and community programs
Summary
City Manager Hamilton updated council on the South Main Streetscape bid (apparent low bid ~$2.15M), Route 6 Phase 2 full closure planned June 8–Aug 14, an anonymous $15,000 donation for police VR training, PFAS sampling tied to a class‑action lawsuit, and an EPA re‑rating of the water plant to 5.5 million gallons per day.
During the city manager’s report on May 12, City Manager Hamilton provided a range of operational updates for Huron.
Streetscape and bids: Hamilton said the South Main Streetscape bid closed May 7 with two bids; the apparent low bidder submitted an amount of about $2,154,000, which is near the engineer’s estimate and currently under review for correctness. He noted the city has an ERPC grant of $360,000 and HSIP funding of $410,000 that would lower the local share.
Route 6 Phase 2: Hamilton reported an anticipated full closure for Route 6 from Main Street to the city limits from June 8 through August 14 and said detour signage will be posted; staff will issue social‑media alerts and texts as the closure nears.
Donations and equipment: The police department received an anonymous $15,000 donation earmarked for virtual reality training goggles; Hamilton requested a motion to accept the donation and staff confirmed the VR equipment and maintenance will be absorbed into the proposed Axon contract.
Boat basin and parks: Hamilton said Erie MetroParks awarded an $8,742 capital improvement grant for replacement of two boat‑basin shelter roofs and the Huron Lions Club pledged up to $6,000 for re‑siding and labor.
Water testing and plant capacity: Hamilton noted PFAS sampling was completed on April 20 as part of a class‑action lawsuit and that test results will be reviewed with legal counsel and the public when available. He also said the city’s water plant re‑rating has been approved by the EPA, increasing permitted capacity from 3.4 to 5.5 million gallons per day, which staff said provides additional capacity for new businesses and development.
Personnel and meetings: Hamilton announced a part‑time zoning inspector vacancy and welcomed new service manager Jackson Shafer; he reminded the public of upcoming meetings and community events.
