Update from Mayor Bill Cervenik

Euclid received more great news concerning Lakefront Development from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.  The City was awarded $600,000 in the form of three grants to assist in implementing the initial phases of the Lakefront Plan.  The first grant, for $350,000 is to be used for land acquisition of property needed for development.  The second grant in the amount of $150,000, will be used to begin the creation of a series of paths and trails beginning at Sims Park, that will eventually connect to not only Memorial Park but hopefully to the Metro Parks  and beyond.  The third grant of $100,000 is to be used to begin the expansion and lengthening of the fishing pier at Sims Park.

 What is really exciting about being awarded these grants is that it demonstrates that the State of Ohio has confidence in our Lakefront Development Plan and agrees that it is really a project that will benefit the entire region by opening up close to three quarters of a mile of lakefront access on the Shores of Lake Erie.

 The City of Euclid has just been notified that we are the recipients of a $1,000,000 additional allocation of “Neighborhood Stabilization Plan” funding, which will be used to continue our battle with foreclosed and vacant homes in our neighborhoods.  These “NSP3” funds will allow continued demolition and/or rehabilitation of problem properties on a case by case basis.  We will continue to find additional outside sources of funding to assist in the rebuilding of Euclid.

 Finally, I am happy to welcome Mr. Philip M. Brett, CPA as the new Finance Director for the City of Euclid.  Phil, who is replacing the retired Jack Johnson, served as Finance Director for sixteen years for Mayfield Village, as well as serving as their Economic Development Director.  He is currently serving as Finance Director of Seven Hills.  Phil Brett brings with him exceptional experience in Finance and has a great reputation in public service, and the City is fortunate to have him join our team.

 See you all somewhere.  As always, God Bless and enjoy what has been given to us.

 Mayor Bill Cervenik