Summary
Councilor Wilkerson questioned spending $35,400 on engineering before the November Cable Road vote; Utilities Director Caprella said the forcemain has leaked 11-12 times in five months and must be replaced no matter what.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
Engineering services not to exceed $35,400; the replacement itself will follow.
Residents in the affected sewer service area get a reliable sanitary line that stops repeated sewage leaks.
Businesses and drivers worried about harder access, u-turn limits and emergency vehicle navigation under the single-lane design.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Lima City Council Regular Meeting - Oct 12, 2026
About 2,200 feet of sewer force main along Cable Road will be replaced. Councilor Neeper noted multiple constituent calls about the project.
Lima City Council Regular Meeting - Jul 13, 2026
Councilor Wilkerson questioned spending $35,400 on engineering before the November Cable Road vote; Utilities Director Caprella said the forcemain has leaked 11-12 times in five months and must be replaced no matter what.
Lima City Council Regular Meeting - Jun 22, 2026
An emergency purchase of a RAS pump and valves from Peterson Construction for $231,000 was needed to keep the wastewater treatment plant operating.
Lima City Council Regular Meeting - Feb 9, 2026
The city's plan to redesign Cable Road — including reducing northbound lanes — sparked strong community opposition but cleared a key council vote 5-3. Supporters point to crash history and safety data; opponents worry about u-turns, emergency access and business access.
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