This agreement provides funding to the city of garfield heights to implement its project to construct a new storm sewer and lining the existing combined sewer to convey only sanitary sewer as directed…

This EPA Cooperative Agreement, awarded under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202), provides $1,250,000 in funding to the City of Garfield Heights, Ohio to implement a project to construct a new storm sewer and convert the existing combined sewer to a sanitary sewer system in the MLK Boulevard area. The key activities to be performed include stormwater management and treatment improvements, as well as sanitary sewer system upgrades. The anticipated deliverables include completion of the new storm sewer, conversion of the combined sewer to sanitary sewer, service lateral tie-ins, roadway and area restoration, and elimination of combined sewer flows. The expected outcomes include reduced basement and roadway flooding, and an overall improvement to the city's stormwater and sewer infrastructure. The award date is March 3, 2025, with a final completion date of August 31, 2026.

This agreement provides funding to the city of garfield heights to implement its project to construct a new storm sewer and lining the existing combined sewer to convey only sanitary sewer as directed in the 2023 consolidated appropriations act or as identified in an approved technical correction if one has been approved for this project. Activities:the activities to be performed include the execution and implementation of a wastewater infrastructure construction and storm water infrastructure construction project. Workplan activities consist of: stormwater management/treatment, and sanitary sewer system improvements subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include completion of the new storm sewer, conversion of the combined sewer to sanitary sewer, service lateral tie INS, restoration of the roadway and other disturbed areas, and elimination of the combined sewer flow. The expected outcomes include reduced basement and roadway flooding and an improved stormwater and sewer system. The intended beneficiaries include residents near the MLK boulevard area in the city of garfield heights.