City of North Ridgeville

COVID-19 Update: Vaccine Distribution & Weekly Update

Governor DeWine announced details for the first phase of vaccine distribution anticipated to begin around December 15, 2020. Vaccine supply will be limited, and Ohio will focus on vaccinating those who fall under Critical Phase 1A Groups.

Planned Projects 2021
The City's Engineering Department released the proposed capital projects list for 2021.

Movies in the Park 2021 Poll

North Ridgeville Parks and Recreation Department is seeking input on movie offerings for the 2021 Movies in the Park Summer Series. Take a quick survey at: https://forms.gle/DtJ2kic2A89MU6Mo7

Stormwater Utility Base Rate Annual Adjustment, Effective January 1, 2021
Effective January 1, 2021, the Stormwater Utility (SWU) Fee for all property owners will increase by 2.1%. Per Codified Ordinance 1058.07, the SWU base rate will be adjusted annually by the Engineering News Record Construction Cost Index Annual Inflation Rate. The supporting information is attached. The 2021 base rate for one equivalent residential unit will increase from $3.95 to $4.03 per month.

Lorain County Public Health: Don't Hibernate

Lorain County Public Health released a list of places to physically and mentally recharge in Lorain County. North Ridgeville's South Central Park and Shady Drive Complex made the list!

Fire Hydrant Replacement Project To Begin December 2020

CATTS Construction will be replacing 64 fire hydrants in various locations throughout the city beginning in December 2020 and continuing through June 2021.

Senior Center Will Remain Closed Until Further Notice

On November 9, 2020 we made the decision to reopen the Senior Center for planned activities only with safeguards in place. With the coronavirus numbers continuing to rise, we have an obligation to protect our most vulnerable citizens. After consulting with Lorain County Public Health, we have once again made the decision to cancel all activities and close the center until further notice.

Simple Recycling Suspends Curbside Pick Up

Simple Recycling has suspended weekly curbside pick up until further notice because of COVID-19.

Columbia Gas Announces Winter Bill Assistance and Energy Efficiency Programs

Columbia Gas of Ohio announced winter bill assistance availability, energy efficiency programs and cold weather safety messages.

ODOT Update: Center Ridge Road Widening Project

The following message is from the Ohio Department of Transportation providing an update on the Center Ridge Road widening project.

COVID-19: Responsible RestartOhio
Responsible RestartOhio is about protecting the health of employees, customers, and their families; supporting community efforts to control the spread of the virus; and, leading in responsibly getting Ohio back to work. The Governor requires all counties in the State of Ohio to wear masks. For the latest updates, including the Public Health Advisory Alert System by county, Mandatory and Recommended Best Practices for each sector specific operating requirements visit the Ohio Department of Health's website.

Mayor's Court Precautionary Measures

Please be advised that Mayor's Court held weekly on Wednesday evenings has the following precautionary measures in place:

- Only defendants and/or attorneys will be admitted.

- Only 10 individuals will be permitted in Council Chambers at a time.

To obtain a continuance of your case, please contact Mayor's Court at (440) 353-0821. Thank you for your understanding.

Longbow/Crossbow Deer Hunting Land Registration Underway for 2020-2021
Registration forms are available in the lobby of the Police Department or you can visit the following webpage to download the necessary forms.

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Lorain County Emergency Alert Registration
Sign up to receive Lorain County and City of North Ridgeville emergency and general messages via phone, e-mail and/or text messages.

Replacement of Mills Road Bridge Over French Creek, Spring 2021
The City of North Ridgeville obtained a grant through the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Municipal Bridge Program to provide federal funding for a major portion of the costs to replace the Mills Road bridge over French Creek. The project is in the preliminary design stage, and construction is estimated to begin in Spring of 2021.