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Council advances first reading to seek funding for multiple water, sewer and stormwater projects
Summary
On first reading the Port Clinton City Council heard Ordinance 36‑25, which authorizes the director of safety and service to prepare and submit applications and execute contracts for a suite of water, sewer, stormwater and lead service line projects using state and federal funding programs; the measure moves to second reading Dec. 23, 2025.
Port Clinton — Councilors on Dec. 9 heard the first reading of Ordinance 36‑25, a broadly written authorization that would permit the director of safety and service to prepare applications and execute contracts to pursue planning, design and construction for multiple water, sewer and related infrastructure projects.
The ordinance as read lists specific projects and program areas, including: water meter replacements; sanitary sewer improvements and pump‑station rehabilitation (Brooklyn Street pump station); Lakeshore Drive revetment/reinforcement; Perry, Monroe and Harrison improvements; elevated water tank base repairs; wastewater treatment plant pump and air exchange upgrades; Laurel Avenue reconstruction; sanitary and storm sewer improvements; and a lead service line inventory and replacement program. It names funding programs the city may apply to, including the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA), Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA), Ohio Department of Development (ODOD), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs, the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF), the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account (WSRLA), the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) and the State Infrastructure Bank (SIB).
Council did not take final action; the ordinance was set for a second reading at the council’s Dec. 23 meeting. The clerk noted the ordinance was presented with an emergency clause; if council later retains that clause and the mayor signs it, some elements could take effect sooner. Councilors and staff discussed timing and paperwork needed to meet funding schedules.
Why it matters: The ordinance covers multiple capital and compliance projects (including lead service line replacement) and explicitly lists the state and federal funding programs the city intends to pursue. If the council approves subsequent readings and the city secures those funds, the projects could result in construction and contract work across several neighborhoods in Port Clinton.
Next steps: Ordinance 36‑25 returns for a second reading on Dec. 23, 2025. Staff indicated pre‑application work and coordination with engineering firms are ongoing.
