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CITY OF LORAIN
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7.s.
City Council Committee & Regular Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 04/06/2026
- Submitted by:
- Kathryn Golden
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION OR LEGISLATION TITLE:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SAFETY/SERVICE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH K.E. MCCARTNEY AND ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE E. 36TH STREET IMPROVEMENTS – PLANNING PROJECT FUNDED THROUGH A RAISE GRANT AWARDED TO THE CITY BY THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND:
The City of Lorain has been awarded a RAISE Planning Grant from the Federal Highway Administration to design approximately 3.3 miles of new and improved roadway, multi-use path, and green infrastructure to connect E.36th Street to Tower Blvd. The City of Lorain has advertised Request for Qualification as required by the Ohio Revised Code Section 153.67 for the purpose of administering these program activities. The firms were rated and ranked. K.E. McCartney and Associates, Inc. (KEM), was selected as the highest rated firm. This project includes professional services in the amount of $1,500,000.00, to be paid from grant funds. The Engineering Department seeks to enter into a professional services agreement with KEM.
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL:
Consideration and passage.
Fiscal Impact
- Funds Available in Current Year Budget (Y/N):
- Y
- Estimated Total Expenditure:
- $1,500,000
- List of Funding Source and/or Account Number:
- RAISE Grant - As directed by Auditor
- Estimate of Incoming Revenue (fees, grants, etc.):
- $1,500,000
Financing Requirements (Bonds, Loans, Lease, etc.):
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Carrion | Kathryn Golden | 04/01/2026 11:40 AM |
| K. Golden (Originator) | Kathryn Golden | 04/01/2026 11:41 AM |
| Carrion | Rey Carrion | 04/01/2026 01:56 PM |
| Mayor Bradley | Jack Bradley | 04/01/2026 02:17 PM |
| Harper | Anita Harper | 04/01/2026 03:59 PM |
| P. Riley | Patrick Riley | 04/01/2026 04:12 PM |
| K. Golden (Originator) | Kathryn Golden | 04/02/2026 01:08 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Kathryn Golden
- Started On:
- 04/01/2026 11:22 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 04/02/2026
| VOTE ON PASSAGE | |||||
| AYE | NAY | AYE | NAY | ||
| Springowski | Torres | ||||
| Dimacchia | Gonzalez | ||||
| Fallis | Arroyo | ||||
| Drwal | Bearer | ||||
| Kempton | Thornsberry | ||||
| Carter | Arredondo | ||||