Fairview Park allocates up to $470,000 for sewer repairs on West 210th amid sinkhole, lateral concerns
June 29, 2026 | Fairview Park, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
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Fairview Park’s city council unanimously passed Ordinance 2645 June 29 to authorize sewer improvements on West 210th, allocating roughly $470,000 of available project funds to address laterals and other sewer work identified during pre‑paving inspections.
Councilman Lang moved to suspend normal reading and committee referral so the measure could be considered on an emergency basis. City staff said the 210 project was budgeted at $2 million but bids for the paving portion came in below that figure, leaving a difference the city now proposes to use for sewer repairs. “We were budgeted for and approved for $2 million and the bids came in for less money than that. So we just took the difference for the $470,000 to put towards sewer work,” staff explained.
Engineer Kerber and Director Hitch described investigations that identified approximately 9–10 laterals in compromised condition; a contractor’s initial estimate put lateral replacements at about $30,000–$35,000 per home (roughly $350,000 for 10 locations), and staff said they are seeking additional quotes to reduce cost. Council asked whether the added sewer work would delay the repaving schedule; staff said they expect the overall project to continue through September and that doing the sewer repairs now will avoid tearing up newly paved streets later.
Speakers also discussed a series of sinkholes on West 210th and the role of prior temporary repairs by Cleveland Water. Director Hitch and Engineer Kerber said sinkholes can result from multiple causes, including temporary patches and heavy construction activity, and that full‑depth permanent repairs will be completed when the resurfacing work is performed.
The clerk called the roll; Councilmembers Lang, Minnik, King, Wearing and Reley voted yes and Ordinance 2645 passed unanimously. Council then voted to enter executive session under the city charter to consult with counsel on pending or imminent litigation issues.
Councilman Lang moved to suspend normal reading and committee referral so the measure could be considered on an emergency basis. City staff said the 210 project was budgeted at $2 million but bids for the paving portion came in below that figure, leaving a difference the city now proposes to use for sewer repairs. “We were budgeted for and approved for $2 million and the bids came in for less money than that. So we just took the difference for the $470,000 to put towards sewer work,” staff explained.
Engineer Kerber and Director Hitch described investigations that identified approximately 9–10 laterals in compromised condition; a contractor’s initial estimate put lateral replacements at about $30,000–$35,000 per home (roughly $350,000 for 10 locations), and staff said they are seeking additional quotes to reduce cost. Council asked whether the added sewer work would delay the repaving schedule; staff said they expect the overall project to continue through September and that doing the sewer repairs now will avoid tearing up newly paved streets later.
Speakers also discussed a series of sinkholes on West 210th and the role of prior temporary repairs by Cleveland Water. Director Hitch and Engineer Kerber said sinkholes can result from multiple causes, including temporary patches and heavy construction activity, and that full‑depth permanent repairs will be completed when the resurfacing work is performed.
The clerk called the roll; Councilmembers Lang, Minnik, King, Wearing and Reley voted yes and Ordinance 2645 passed unanimously. Council then voted to enter executive session under the city charter to consult with counsel on pending or imminent litigation issues.
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