Lorain County Ohio Government - The Lorain County Storm Water Management District / Carlisle Township outfall project was a great success that in the words of the County Engineer's Inspector "exceeded expectations". BVC Enterprises, Inc. was the contractor that worked with the landowner that provided the easements and access. This project was funded in part by the land owner, the District and Carlisle Township. We are all extremely pleased with outcome and are thankful to our partners that have brought this project to a great conclusion.
The project was brought to the attention of the District by Carlisle Township and the Property Owner. The outfall was undercutting itself exposing the storm water pipe and collapsing. Continued unabated the undercutting would have put at risk East River Road. The water flowing from the pipe was also eroding the high bank all the way down into the river which hastened the Black River's erosion of the property owners land and put at risk their home.
After looking at many different ways to solve the problem, we were able to come to an agreement on funding and how to provide a quality, long term solution to the issue. The District and Township provided some funding, entered into an MOU with the Property Owner that agreed to cover cost overruns if any occurred,provide access to the property for maintenance of the outfall and obtain necessary permits and coordination with the Army Corps of Engineers. The property owner worked with BVC Enterprises on design and the County Engineer's Office provided inspections.