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CITY OF LORAIN

7.g.
City Council Regular Meeting
Meeting Date:
01/20/2026
Submitted by:
Gwen Frey

AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION OR LEGISLATION TITLE:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SAFETY/SERVICE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH RMH CONCRETE & FOUNDATIONS, INC. FOR THE PARTIAL REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF SIDEWALKS AROUND HELEN STEINER RICE AND SOUTHVIEW SCHOOLS IN THE CITY OF LORAIN.

PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND:

This Council passed and adopted Resolution No. 26-23 thereby authorizing the Lorain Safety/Service Director to apply for, accept and enter into an agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for grant funding under the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program. The City of Lorain was granted SRTS funding for improved pedestrian accommodations around schools in South Lorain. The City of Lorain Department of Engineering has completed the necessary engineering and construction planning and specifications for the road, as set forth in Exhibit A hereto. The City of Lorain has received a low bid in the amount of $390,366.90 from RMH Concrete & Foundations, Inc. The City of Lorain has secured Ohio Department of Transportation funding for one hundred percent (100%) of construction costs.

RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL:

Consideration and approval.

Fiscal Impact

Funds Available in Current Year Budget (Y/N):
Y
Estimated Total Expenditure:
$429,403.59
List of Funding Source and/or Account Number:
4010.C401
Estimate of Incoming Revenue (fees, grants, etc.):
$429,403.59

Financing Requirements (Bonds, Loans, Lease, etc.):

Work performed under the Safe Routes to School program is paid directly by ODOT to the contractor and engineering firm. There is no expense to the city.

Attachments

Form Review

Inbox Reviewed By Date
Carrion Gwen Frey 01/14/2026 03:04 PM
G. Frey (Originator) Gwen Frey 01/14/2026 03:06 PM
Carrion Rey Carrion 01/15/2026 05:09 PM
Mayor Bradley Jack Bradley 01/15/2026 06:05 PM
Harper Anita Harper 01/16/2026 09:10 AM
P. Riley Michele Beko 01/16/2026 10:44 AM
Form Started By:
Gwen Frey
Started On:
01/14/2026 10:30 AM
Final Approval Date:
01/16/2026
 
VOTE ON PASSAGE
  AYE NAY   AYE NAY
Springowski     Torres    
Dimacchia     Gonzalez    
Fallis     Arroyo    
Drwal     Bearer    
Kempton     Thornsberry    
Carter     Arredondo