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North Royalton to apply for Cleveland Water grant to replace Lytle Road water main; award could cover ~57% of construction
Summary
City Engineer Matt Glass told the Utilities Committee the city will apply to Cleveland Water’s Suburban Watermain Renewal Program for roughly 2,405 linear feet on Lytle Road, estimating total project cost at $1,319,000, an anticipated Cleveland Water award of about $755,458, and a local share of $563,500 to be paired with OPWC funding.
City Engineer Matt Glass told the North Royalton Utilities Committee on Feb. 3 that the city intends to apply for Cleveland Water’s Suburban Watermain Renewal Program to replace about 2,405 linear feet of main on Lytle Road.
Glass provided a preliminary cost estimate of $1,126,000 for watermain construction and an additional $193,000 for road resurfacing, for a total estimated project cost of $1,319,000. Using the program’s per-foot guideline of $314.12 for 6- to 12-inch mains, he calculated a likely Cleveland Water award of about $755,458 and a remaining local share of about $563,500. "The applications are due February 17," Glass said, adding that the application only commits the city to apply, not to accept an award.
Councilor Paul Marnecheck and others questioned reimbursement and payout timing. Glass said Cleveland Water’s award is a reimbursement program and he would confirm whether reimbursements are made incrementally or at project close; Finance Director Jenny Esarey noted other funding options such as the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) that could be paired with the award to cover resurfacing. Marnecheck pressed for clarifying payout mechanics so the city can budget local cash-flow needs.
The committee voted to request legislation for the Feb. 17 meeting to authorize the city to apply for the Cleveland Water program; if awarded, Glass said he will return with legislation to accept the award and the committee will provide details on reimbursement timing prior to acceptance.
