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Resident basements flooded after Lytle Road main break; council discusses Cleveland Water grant
Summary
Councilmember Michael Wos raised repeated breaks on Lytle Road that have flooded homes; city staff said the Urban Watermain Renewal grant with Cleveland Water was not applied for this year and advised residents to file claims for property damage.
Councilmember Michael Wos told the Utilities Committee that several water-main breaks have occurred on Lytle Road this year and that one recent break flooded a resident—asement, causing significant damage. Wos said the resident was upset about property damage and that the city repaired the road in front of the house.
City Engineer Matthew Glass said the city did not apply to Cleveland Water—or the Urban Watermain Renewal program this year. Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz said the city has experienced "two or three" breaks this year and that the city often uses statutory immunity when handling claims, but residents retain the right to file a claim. The mayor offered to provide contact information so affected residents can file a claim with the city.
Wos asked whether repeated breaks and the recent flooding would strengthen the city's case for grant funding; the mayor said the city has raised the issue to Cleveland Water in prior applications but had not been successful recently.
Next steps: Staff did not set a new deadline at the meeting; the mayor offered to share contact information for residents who want to file claims.
