Mills Creek flood control and $490K ODNR grant
North Ridgeville
Summary
Last week's storms downed trees, wires, and poles citywide. Cleanup continues with extra Republic Services bulk pickup, and the city logged 3.2 inches of rain in 24 hours — a 10-year storm event.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
$157,700 increase in design services ($507,500 to $665,200).
Residents cleaning up storm debris get an extra bulk trash pickup day.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Apr 20, 2026
Council adopted a $490,000 state grant by emergency to fund Round 4 of the Mills Creek conservation and flood control project, the latest piece of a decade-plus effort to stop east-side flooding on Lear Nagle Road and the area known as the Swamps.
City Council - Apr 6, 2026
Last week's storms downed trees, wires, and poles citywide. Cleanup continues with extra Republic Services bulk pickup, and the city logged 3.2 inches of rain in 24 hours — a 10-year storm event.
City Council - Jan 20, 2026
The long-running Mills Creek flood control project needed a $158,000 design boost because of FirstEnergy redesigns, Army Corps permit requirements, and tunneling under a high-pressure gas main.
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