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Rocky River moves forward on $6.67 million Beachcliff and Cornwall sewer, road and pedestrian project
Summary
Council reviewed Ordinance 53-26 to award a $6.67 million contract to Fabrizi Trucking & Paving to replace aging sanitary and storm sewers, water mains and roadways on Beachcliff Boulevard and Cornwall Road, with pedestrian safety and funding support from a Cleveland Division of Water grant and an Ohio Public Works Commission loan.
Rocky River City Council reviewed Ordinance 53-26 on July 13 to award the Beachcliff and Cornwall Sewer Improvement Project to Fabrizi Trucking & Paving Company, Inc., at a bid price of $6,673,393.50.
President Paul Shipp told Council the work will replace aging sanitary sewers, storm sewers and water mains along Beachcliff Boulevard and Cornwall Road, reconstruct roadway surfaces, replace catch basins and manholes, install new curbs and aprons, and add pedestrian-safety features. Shipp said the scope also includes a new sidewalk connection and a raised pedestrian crossing developed through public engagement and would not require acquisition of private property.
"The bid is $126,606.50 below the engineer's estimate of $6.8 million," Shipp said, explaining the city received three bids and the low bidder was determined to be the lowest and best on evaluation by the City Engineer and the Director of Public Safety-Service.
Mayor Bobst noted the Cleveland Division of Water has already completed federal-funded lead‑line replacements on Beachcliff, and the city has secured outside funding for the project: a $197,750 grant from the Cleveland Division of Water's Suburban Water Main Renewal Program and a potential Ohio Public Works Commission loan of up to $2,223,300 (not to exceed 30% of the project, with repayment beginning after completion).
The project includes a public information process; Council held a public meeting April 28, 2026 to present scope, schedule and traffic plans and to collect resident feedback. President Shipp said he expects three full readings of the ordinance before final action.
If adopted, the project will move into the procurement and construction schedule; Council did not vote to adopt the ordinance at the July 13 meeting (it remained in the legislative process).
