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Rocky River reviews Wagar Road resurfacing bid, equipment purchases and utility payment
Summary
Council reviewed a recommended low bid of $714,525.05 from Crossroads Asphalt Recycling for the Wagar Road resurfacing project (second reading), discussed replacement vehicles and equipment for sewer and street divisions, and authorized an annual payment of $35,079.60 to Cleveland Division of Water (first reading or administrative).
President Shipp reviewed the scope of the Wagar Road resurfacing project (Ordinance 17-26), which would cover portions of Wagar Road, Westway and include full-depth concrete repairs, curb repairs, ADA-compliant curb ramps and crosswalk improvements. Crossroads Asphalt Recycling submitted the low bid of $714,525.05, under the city estimate of $1,026,000; roughly $250,000 of the project cost is expected to be paid through the Cuyahoga County Public Works 50/50 program. Crossroads was recommended by staff and has previous Rocky River contracts.
The resurfacing item was on second reading; no final contract execution was recorded at the April 13 meeting. Director Snyder said Crossroads has completed similar work for nearby cities and noted the firm has no unresolved Auditor of State findings.
Council also heard first or second readings on two equipment buys: Ordinance 20-26 (purchase of a 2024 Ford F550 utility body truck for the Sewer Division at a cost not to exceed $85,200) and Ordinance 24-26 (sole-source purchase of a 240VT four-ton split drum vibratory roller at a cost not to exceed $91,580). Mr. Moran asked if the city had test-driven the truck; Director Snyder said it was reviewed by the city mechanic but may not have been test-driven and that older equipment had parts availability issues.
Mr. Furry noted the City of Rocky River’s annual 'true up' payment to the Cleveland Division of Water for meter readings totaled $35,079.60 for March 1, 2025–Feb. 28, 2026; he said this annual reconciliation is routine although sewer billing is quarterly.
Next steps: resurfacing remains at second reading and equipment purchases were introduced for consideration; council indicated staff would continue vendor vetting and bring items back for final action.
