Cleveland Proposes Loan Acceptance for Lee Road Sewer Project
The City of Cleveland is seeking to advance local wastewater infrastructure through a new financing proposal for the Lee Road Phase II Sewer Tunneling Project. According to a memorandum from Public Utilities Director Martin Keane, the city intends to accept a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority to support work for the Division of Water Pollution Control. This funding request, identified as File No. 885-2026, includes $4,000,000 in principal forgiveness to assist with the project's costs.
What's in the file
The communication notifies City Council of the acceptance of a $26,311,637.00 loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority. The funds are designated to support the Lee Road Phase II Sewer Tunneling Project for the Division of Water Pollution Control. The official memorandum also notes the acceptance of six additional loans from the same authority, all dedicated to the Division of Water for replacing lead service lines with copper.
Who may be affected
- Division of Water Pollution Control: Receives funding for the Lee Road sewer tunneling project.
- Division of Water: Receives multiple awards for lead service line replacement projects.
Status and timeline
- June 29, 2026: The Department of Public Utilities issued the memorandum regarding the loan acceptances.
- July 15, 2026: The communication was officially introduced to City Council and is currently listed as "Agenda Ready."
Residents can verify these details by reviewing the official record for File No. 885-2026 through the Cleveland City Council website.
Key facts
- Lee Road project loan amount
- $26,311,637.00
- Principal forgiveness
- $4,000,000
Source record
- File
- 885-2026
- Type
- Communication
- Status
- Agenda Ready
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- July 14, 2026