Ordinance_No._1278-2023.pdf

This document is an emergency ordinance (No. 1278-2023) passed by the Cleveland City Council authorizing the Director of Public Utilities to manage the City's Program Year 3 of the Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) Program. The ordinance enables the employment of consultants to assist in the management of a project to replace various lead and galvanized service lines, with the City applying for funding through the Ohio Water Development Authority, the Ohio EPA, or other appropriate state agencies. The project is part of a broader federal infrastructure initiative that has allocated $15 billion nationally for lead-line removal, with Ohio's share estimated at $355 million to be administered by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency in five annual rounds.

The ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities and/or the Director of Finance to apply for and accept Water Supply Revolving Loan Account loans, grants, and other funding sources. The project involves replacing copper service lines, connections, and related infrastructure across multiple project categories, including special cases and supplies. Funding will be sourced from various potential streams, including loan proceeds, grant funds, and other approved sources. The ordinance takes effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Mayor, with the ability to enter into loan agreements and execute necessary documents to receive funds for the lead service line replacement initiatives.