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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Cleveland Heights public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Sewer rate increase to offset consent decree costs
About $12.9 million goes to major sewer projects like CH 27 and CH 50 plus catch basin repairs — work largely required by the EPA consent decree and paid through the sewer fund. A water main on Nela View also gets replaced.
Nelaview Water Main Replacement Project
The city got bids for replacing water mains under Brinkmore, Mount Laurel, and Altamont — roads with terrible pavement scores that had to wait for water main funding first. Terrace Construction was low bidder on both projects.
MLK Drive – Doan Brook Culvert Study
Cleveland Heights is responsible for a historic culvert under MLK Drive on land leased from Cleveland since 1991 — and fixes could run into the millions. Council wants the law department to explore whether the city can renegotiate or share the burden.
Overlook Road sewer overflow mitigation
Council approved hiring Wade Trim for design engineering to fix illicit sewer connections in the Overlook Road area and control sewer overflow CH 46.
Waterline replacement projects #26-04 and #26-05
Two waterline replacement projects — Altamont Ave. and Brinkmore/Mt. Laurel Rds. — are headed out to bid, meaning eventual construction and better water service in those neighborhoods.