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CITY OF LORAIN

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.):

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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
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Springowski     Torres    
Dimacchia     Gonzalez    
Fallis     Arroyo    
Drwal     Bearer    
Kempton     Thornsberry    
Carter     Arredondo