Water System Expansion Project

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Project Background

As aging water well systems need repairs or replacement, residents ask if they can connect to the City’s water system and have fire hydrants installed. The City formed an Ad-Hoc Committee to study the feasibility of bringing water to underserved areas.

What is this Initiative?

Hudson is offering to pay 25% of the waterline construction costs in the areas identified, should your neighborhood decide to participate in this program. In addition, you would be solely responsible for the costs to connect from your house to the new waterline.

This is a volunteer program. Only in neighborhoods where 60% of property owners sign a petition agreeing to be assessed on their property taxes for the cost of the waterline construction (per Codified Ordinance 1018.04) would the waterline project move forward.

Areas Identified for this Program

Five areas were identified that were close to the City's current water system that potentially could be connected with City of Hudson water. These areas include (refer to Maps in righthand column):

  • Area 1 (Londonairy Blvd., Bridgewater Blvd., Bersham Dr., Oldham Way Neighborhoods)
  • Area 2 (Towbridge Dr., Port Chester Dr., Cheshire Dr., Wilshire Dr. Neighborhoods)
  • Area 3 (Nicholson Dr., Williamsburg Cir., Independence Dr. Neighborhoods)
    • City is investigating outside grant opportunities for a new "trunk" water main on Nicholson Drive. Open House to be held at a later date.
  • Area 4 (Sunset Dr., Barlow Rd., Carriage Hill Dr., Argyle Dr., Arbutus Dr. Neighborhoods)
  • Area 5 (Glen Echo Dr., Kings Way, Pinebrooke Dr., Elmcrest Dr., and Ravenna Street)

Why Connect to City Water?

  • Access to reliable potable water and fire hydrants.
  • Potential for reduced homeowner insurance rates.
  • Potential for increased property values.

Why Was My Neighborhood Selected?

The five neighborhoods listed above were selected due to their proximity to the water treatment plant and existing infrastructure

How Do I Participate

The City will use a Standard Assessment Petition Process, where residents would sign a petition if they are interested in City water.

What if My Neighborhood Wants the Waterline, but I Want to Keep My Well?

You, along with all property owners in your designated area, would be assessed for the cost of constructing the waterline if 60% sign the petition, but you are not required to tie-in to the new line. Homeowners will need to initiate the tap-in process at their own expense. However, per Ordinance 1018.04, should your well fail at any time in the future after the waterline is installed, you would be required to tap-in to City water at that time.

Special Assessment Petitions

Traditionally water mains are installed by the developer, not the City. Those who want to connect to the City's water system are responsible for the cost for new water main installations. The City has a “Special Assessment Petition” that is outlined in Hudson Codified Ordinance 1018.04, to help owners and neighborhoods pay for expensive water main extension projects or other improvements. Under the Special Assessment Petition, property owners who want the City to install new public infrastructure like water mains sign a petition to have the City review and approve the request for design and construction of the project. After construction of the improvement is complete, the owners are then assessed for all the project costs. The assessment is placed on an owner’s property taxes and paid for over an extended period of time, such as 20 years.

What Will It Cost Homeowners?

The City's assessment process, per Ordinance 1018.04, requires residents to pay 100% of the cost to run a new waterline in front of their homes. With this special program, residents would pay 75% of that construction cost, with the City paying 25%. You would be responsible for 100% of the cost for constructing the line from your house and tapping into the new waterline in the street. The tap-in costs for construction are estimated to be around $10,000.

Public Engagement

The City will be reaching out to all property owners in the five designated areas with more information and the steps for completing a Special Assessment Petition. We will also hold public meetings for each of the five areas to discuss the project and answer questions you might have. Feel free to ask questions in the "Questions?" tab below and staff will get back to you with answers.

Next Steps

The City will begin with Area 1, and a public meeting is scheduled to meet with those homeowners. After that, we will meet with Area 2 homeowners, followed by Areas 3 through 5. Check back as we add the public meetings and more documents and information to this site. Be sure to sign up for updates, which we will provide by email as this effort moves forward.

Project Background

As aging water well systems need repairs or replacement, residents ask if they can connect to the City’s water system and have fire hydrants installed. The City formed an Ad-Hoc Committee to study the feasibility of bringing water to underserved areas.

What is this Initiative?

Hudson is offering to pay 25% of the waterline construction costs in the areas identified, should your neighborhood decide to participate in this program. In addition, you would be solely responsible for the costs to connect from your house to the new waterline.

This is a volunteer program. Only in neighborhoods where 60% of property owners sign a petition agreeing to be assessed on their property taxes for the cost of the waterline construction (per Codified Ordinance 1018.04) would the waterline project move forward.

Areas Identified for this Program

Five areas were identified that were close to the City's current water system that potentially could be connected with City of Hudson water. These areas include (refer to Maps in righthand column):

  • Area 1 (Londonairy Blvd., Bridgewater Blvd., Bersham Dr., Oldham Way Neighborhoods)
  • Area 2 (Towbridge Dr., Port Chester Dr., Cheshire Dr., Wilshire Dr. Neighborhoods)
  • Area 3 (Nicholson Dr., Williamsburg Cir., Independence Dr. Neighborhoods)
    • City is investigating outside grant opportunities for a new "trunk" water main on Nicholson Drive. Open House to be held at a later date.
  • Area 4 (Sunset Dr., Barlow Rd., Carriage Hill Dr., Argyle Dr., Arbutus Dr. Neighborhoods)
  • Area 5 (Glen Echo Dr., Kings Way, Pinebrooke Dr., Elmcrest Dr., and Ravenna Street)

Why Connect to City Water?

  • Access to reliable potable water and fire hydrants.
  • Potential for reduced homeowner insurance rates.
  • Potential for increased property values.

Why Was My Neighborhood Selected?

The five neighborhoods listed above were selected due to their proximity to the water treatment plant and existing infrastructure

How Do I Participate

The City will use a Standard Assessment Petition Process, where residents would sign a petition if they are interested in City water.

What if My Neighborhood Wants the Waterline, but I Want to Keep My Well?

You, along with all property owners in your designated area, would be assessed for the cost of constructing the waterline if 60% sign the petition, but you are not required to tie-in to the new line. Homeowners will need to initiate the tap-in process at their own expense. However, per Ordinance 1018.04, should your well fail at any time in the future after the waterline is installed, you would be required to tap-in to City water at that time.

Special Assessment Petitions

Traditionally water mains are installed by the developer, not the City. Those who want to connect to the City's water system are responsible for the cost for new water main installations. The City has a “Special Assessment Petition” that is outlined in Hudson Codified Ordinance 1018.04, to help owners and neighborhoods pay for expensive water main extension projects or other improvements. Under the Special Assessment Petition, property owners who want the City to install new public infrastructure like water mains sign a petition to have the City review and approve the request for design and construction of the project. After construction of the improvement is complete, the owners are then assessed for all the project costs. The assessment is placed on an owner’s property taxes and paid for over an extended period of time, such as 20 years.

What Will It Cost Homeowners?

The City's assessment process, per Ordinance 1018.04, requires residents to pay 100% of the cost to run a new waterline in front of their homes. With this special program, residents would pay 75% of that construction cost, with the City paying 25%. You would be responsible for 100% of the cost for constructing the line from your house and tapping into the new waterline in the street. The tap-in costs for construction are estimated to be around $10,000.

Public Engagement

The City will be reaching out to all property owners in the five designated areas with more information and the steps for completing a Special Assessment Petition. We will also hold public meetings for each of the five areas to discuss the project and answer questions you might have. Feel free to ask questions in the "Questions?" tab below and staff will get back to you with answers.

Next Steps

The City will begin with Area 1, and a public meeting is scheduled to meet with those homeowners. After that, we will meet with Area 2 homeowners, followed by Areas 3 through 5. Check back as we add the public meetings and more documents and information to this site. Be sure to sign up for updates, which we will provide by email as this effort moves forward.

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  • Share So in regards to my Nicholson drive question below, if the city receives the funds to do the project at no cost, would that mean the city would just go ahead and do it without asking the residents to vote whose properties would be directly affected? Not only would it be a public nuisance from the construction traffic, but would also tear up yards, potentially kill trees along the property line from damaged roots, affect driveways, underground sprinkler systems with emitters at the street, and a whole lot of other damage. on Facebook Share So in regards to my Nicholson drive question below, if the city receives the funds to do the project at no cost, would that mean the city would just go ahead and do it without asking the residents to vote whose properties would be directly affected? Not only would it be a public nuisance from the construction traffic, but would also tear up yards, potentially kill trees along the property line from damaged roots, affect driveways, underground sprinkler systems with emitters at the street, and a whole lot of other damage. on Twitter Share So in regards to my Nicholson drive question below, if the city receives the funds to do the project at no cost, would that mean the city would just go ahead and do it without asking the residents to vote whose properties would be directly affected? Not only would it be a public nuisance from the construction traffic, but would also tear up yards, potentially kill trees along the property line from damaged roots, affect driveways, underground sprinkler systems with emitters at the street, and a whole lot of other damage. on Linkedin Email So in regards to my Nicholson drive question below, if the city receives the funds to do the project at no cost, would that mean the city would just go ahead and do it without asking the residents to vote whose properties would be directly affected? Not only would it be a public nuisance from the construction traffic, but would also tear up yards, potentially kill trees along the property line from damaged roots, affect driveways, underground sprinkler systems with emitters at the street, and a whole lot of other damage. link

    So in regards to my Nicholson drive question below, if the city receives the funds to do the project at no cost, would that mean the city would just go ahead and do it without asking the residents to vote whose properties would be directly affected? Not only would it be a public nuisance from the construction traffic, but would also tear up yards, potentially kill trees along the property line from damaged roots, affect driveways, underground sprinkler systems with emitters at the street, and a whole lot of other damage.

    Chris U. asked about 1 year ago

    Prior to the City commencing with any construction project, residents are notified and requested to provide public comments.   This would be the same approach for all of the Nicholson Drive property owners.

    The alignment of the project would be to place a new waterline in the pavement, alleviating any tree root disturbance.  Water service lines from the new main to private properties would end at the right-of-way (approximately back of ditch) as to avoid front yard disturbance.  The service line locations would also be placed outside the drip line of trees and outside driveway limits.  Individual property owners can elect to connect to the new waterline at a future date if desired. 

    While underground utility construction will cause disturbance, the plans would be designed as to reduce traffic delays to drivers and mitigate disturbance to the neighborhood as much as possible.

  • Share City Council Resolution 24-45 in regards on acquiring additional funding for the 12" truck line for Nicholson Drive states in Section 2 that "That in the event the City is awarded the grant, this Council hereby authorizes the City Manager and/or his designee to accept such award and do all things necessary to process and use such funding for the purposes set forth herein." The wording of "doing all things necessary to process and use the funding" makes it sound as if he city is awarded the grant that it will bypass the 60% vote threshold and move to install the 12" trunk line down Nicholson. Can you please advise on this? The water project is highly unpopular to the residents as has been seen by the prior 3 petition results and would be disappointed to see the neighborhood torn up against the home owners wishes. on Facebook Share City Council Resolution 24-45 in regards on acquiring additional funding for the 12" truck line for Nicholson Drive states in Section 2 that "That in the event the City is awarded the grant, this Council hereby authorizes the City Manager and/or his designee to accept such award and do all things necessary to process and use such funding for the purposes set forth herein." The wording of "doing all things necessary to process and use the funding" makes it sound as if he city is awarded the grant that it will bypass the 60% vote threshold and move to install the 12" trunk line down Nicholson. Can you please advise on this? The water project is highly unpopular to the residents as has been seen by the prior 3 petition results and would be disappointed to see the neighborhood torn up against the home owners wishes. on Twitter Share City Council Resolution 24-45 in regards on acquiring additional funding for the 12" truck line for Nicholson Drive states in Section 2 that "That in the event the City is awarded the grant, this Council hereby authorizes the City Manager and/or his designee to accept such award and do all things necessary to process and use such funding for the purposes set forth herein." The wording of "doing all things necessary to process and use the funding" makes it sound as if he city is awarded the grant that it will bypass the 60% vote threshold and move to install the 12" trunk line down Nicholson. Can you please advise on this? The water project is highly unpopular to the residents as has been seen by the prior 3 petition results and would be disappointed to see the neighborhood torn up against the home owners wishes. on Linkedin Email City Council Resolution 24-45 in regards on acquiring additional funding for the 12" truck line for Nicholson Drive states in Section 2 that "That in the event the City is awarded the grant, this Council hereby authorizes the City Manager and/or his designee to accept such award and do all things necessary to process and use such funding for the purposes set forth herein." The wording of "doing all things necessary to process and use the funding" makes it sound as if he city is awarded the grant that it will bypass the 60% vote threshold and move to install the 12" trunk line down Nicholson. Can you please advise on this? The water project is highly unpopular to the residents as has been seen by the prior 3 petition results and would be disappointed to see the neighborhood torn up against the home owners wishes. link

    City Council Resolution 24-45 in regards on acquiring additional funding for the 12" truck line for Nicholson Drive states in Section 2 that "That in the event the City is awarded the grant, this Council hereby authorizes the City Manager and/or his designee to accept such award and do all things necessary to process and use such funding for the purposes set forth herein." The wording of "doing all things necessary to process and use the funding" makes it sound as if he city is awarded the grant that it will bypass the 60% vote threshold and move to install the 12" trunk line down Nicholson. Can you please advise on this? The water project is highly unpopular to the residents as has been seen by the prior 3 petition results and would be disappointed to see the neighborhood torn up against the home owners wishes.

    Chris U. asked about 1 year ago

    Based upon public input, and in an effort to improve the Hudson water system’s reliability and provide services to Nicholson Drive residents, the City continues to apply for funding for a new trunk water main along Nicholson Drive.

    The goal of the grant requests is to ensure that funds are secured to eliminate any Nicholson Drive property owner costs for a new waterline. Should the grant not be awarded and funding not secured for the project, the City will hold a public input meeting with Nicholson Drive (and other Woods of Williamsburg neighborhood residents) to discuss a potential waterline assessment process, schedule and answer resident questions. After the public input session, the City would mail out letters allowing residents to vote ‘for’ or ‘against’ the assessment, before any waterline construction taking place.

  • Share Hello. I live on Middleton Rd west... across from Chadds Ford.. Approximately 25 years ago Chadds for was being developed and the city of Hudson ran Water lines directly in front of my house and the city told us they were going to put in fire Hydrants.. They did put all of the fire hydrant connections but never put on the actual Fire hydrants... It looks like fire hydrants were put on East Middleton rd last year while installing the new side walks... Since all we have to do is simply put on the actual fire hydrant tops is Hudson going to do that? It was promised to us almost 25 years ago... Thanks Bryan on Facebook Share Hello. I live on Middleton Rd west... across from Chadds Ford.. Approximately 25 years ago Chadds for was being developed and the city of Hudson ran Water lines directly in front of my house and the city told us they were going to put in fire Hydrants.. They did put all of the fire hydrant connections but never put on the actual Fire hydrants... It looks like fire hydrants were put on East Middleton rd last year while installing the new side walks... Since all we have to do is simply put on the actual fire hydrant tops is Hudson going to do that? It was promised to us almost 25 years ago... Thanks Bryan on Twitter Share Hello. I live on Middleton Rd west... across from Chadds Ford.. Approximately 25 years ago Chadds for was being developed and the city of Hudson ran Water lines directly in front of my house and the city told us they were going to put in fire Hydrants.. They did put all of the fire hydrant connections but never put on the actual Fire hydrants... It looks like fire hydrants were put on East Middleton rd last year while installing the new side walks... Since all we have to do is simply put on the actual fire hydrant tops is Hudson going to do that? It was promised to us almost 25 years ago... Thanks Bryan on Linkedin Email Hello. I live on Middleton Rd west... across from Chadds Ford.. Approximately 25 years ago Chadds for was being developed and the city of Hudson ran Water lines directly in front of my house and the city told us they were going to put in fire Hydrants.. They did put all of the fire hydrant connections but never put on the actual Fire hydrants... It looks like fire hydrants were put on East Middleton rd last year while installing the new side walks... Since all we have to do is simply put on the actual fire hydrant tops is Hudson going to do that? It was promised to us almost 25 years ago... Thanks Bryan link

    Hello. I live on Middleton Rd west... across from Chadds Ford.. Approximately 25 years ago Chadds for was being developed and the city of Hudson ran Water lines directly in front of my house and the city told us they were going to put in fire Hydrants.. They did put all of the fire hydrant connections but never put on the actual Fire hydrants... It looks like fire hydrants were put on East Middleton rd last year while installing the new side walks... Since all we have to do is simply put on the actual fire hydrant tops is Hudson going to do that? It was promised to us almost 25 years ago... Thanks Bryan

    Bryan asked about 1 year ago

    The City of Hudson’s water system extends up to approximately the Ohio turnpike.  Your neighborhood falls within the Akron Water System.  To inquire about fire hydrants in your development, please contact the City of Akron at (330) 375-2554.

  • Share Thank you for answering my first question. So, in regard to the Pinebrooke neighborhood project, the total estimated cost is $1.5M. Is that amount shared equally among the neighborhood residents, or is it pro-rated based on each properties tax assessment. Also, over how many years would the payback term be? thanks on Facebook Share Thank you for answering my first question. So, in regard to the Pinebrooke neighborhood project, the total estimated cost is $1.5M. Is that amount shared equally among the neighborhood residents, or is it pro-rated based on each properties tax assessment. Also, over how many years would the payback term be? thanks on Twitter Share Thank you for answering my first question. So, in regard to the Pinebrooke neighborhood project, the total estimated cost is $1.5M. Is that amount shared equally among the neighborhood residents, or is it pro-rated based on each properties tax assessment. Also, over how many years would the payback term be? thanks on Linkedin Email Thank you for answering my first question. So, in regard to the Pinebrooke neighborhood project, the total estimated cost is $1.5M. Is that amount shared equally among the neighborhood residents, or is it pro-rated based on each properties tax assessment. Also, over how many years would the payback term be? thanks link

    Thank you for answering my first question. So, in regard to the Pinebrooke neighborhood project, the total estimated cost is $1.5M. Is that amount shared equally among the neighborhood residents, or is it pro-rated based on each properties tax assessment. Also, over how many years would the payback term be? thanks

    tracy asked about 1 year ago

    Cost would be divided per parcel.  Assessments are typically 20 years.

  • Share what is the estimated cost to run a new waterline in the Pinebrooke Dr. neighborhood? on Facebook Share what is the estimated cost to run a new waterline in the Pinebrooke Dr. neighborhood? on Twitter Share what is the estimated cost to run a new waterline in the Pinebrooke Dr. neighborhood? on Linkedin Email what is the estimated cost to run a new waterline in the Pinebrooke Dr. neighborhood? link

    what is the estimated cost to run a new waterline in the Pinebrooke Dr. neighborhood?

    tracy asked about 1 year ago

    The total estimated cost for the water expansion project to the Pinebrook Subdivision, including design, permitting and construction is estimated at $1.5 million.

  • Share How will residents be notified of the petition results in their area? on Facebook Share How will residents be notified of the petition results in their area? on Twitter Share How will residents be notified of the petition results in their area? on Linkedin Email How will residents be notified of the petition results in their area? link

    How will residents be notified of the petition results in their area?

    DWF asked about 1 year ago

    Residents will receive a letter with the petition results after the deadline has passed, as well as posted to this site.

  • Share When will Edgar Drive be eligible for city water hook up? on Facebook Share When will Edgar Drive be eligible for city water hook up? on Twitter Share When will Edgar Drive be eligible for city water hook up? on Linkedin Email When will Edgar Drive be eligible for city water hook up? link

    When will Edgar Drive be eligible for city water hook up?

    deb asked about 1 year ago

    The City of Hudson’s Water Expansion Study is studying expansion of the Hudson water system only. The City of Hudson’s water system extends up to approximately the Ohio turnpike.     Your neighborhood falls within the Akron Water System.  To inquire about water expansion to your property, please contact the City of Akron at (330) 375-2554.

  • Share When will the area 3 petition be available? on Facebook Share When will the area 3 petition be available? on Twitter Share When will the area 3 petition be available? on Linkedin Email When will the area 3 petition be available? link

    When will the area 3 petition be available?

    Mel asked about 1 year ago

    An Open House for Area 3, which involves Nicholson Dr., Williamsburg Cir., and Independence Dr. Neighborhoods, has not been held yet.  The City is currently investigating outside grant opportunities for a new "trunk" water main on Nicholson Drive.  

  • Share Are parts of Stone Road included in Area 5 since it is off of Ravenna Street? on Facebook Share Are parts of Stone Road included in Area 5 since it is off of Ravenna Street? on Twitter Share Are parts of Stone Road included in Area 5 since it is off of Ravenna Street? on Linkedin Email Are parts of Stone Road included in Area 5 since it is off of Ravenna Street? link

    Are parts of Stone Road included in Area 5 since it is off of Ravenna Street?

    Jennifer Stone asked about 1 year ago

    As portions of Stone Road are already served by Akron water, Stone Road is currently not under consideration of the Hudson Water System Expansion Study.    The current City study of expansion of Hudson’s waterlines is limited to Ravenna Street from S. Hayden Parkway to Stow Road, nearest to existing Hudson waterlines.    Extension of Hudson waterlines outside of the Hudson Water System may take place at a future date, yet to be determined.

  • Share Has the city applied for grants for the project so the homeowner doesn't bear the brunt of the cost? https://development.ohio.gov/community/economic-development/water-and-wastewater-infrastructure-grant The water rand wastewater infrastructure grant program ended 1/17/24. What other grants is the city pursuing? What other sources of revenue is the City considering? Can G.O. or revenue bonds be considered? on Facebook Share Has the city applied for grants for the project so the homeowner doesn't bear the brunt of the cost? https://development.ohio.gov/community/economic-development/water-and-wastewater-infrastructure-grant The water rand wastewater infrastructure grant program ended 1/17/24. What other grants is the city pursuing? What other sources of revenue is the City considering? Can G.O. or revenue bonds be considered? on Twitter Share Has the city applied for grants for the project so the homeowner doesn't bear the brunt of the cost? https://development.ohio.gov/community/economic-development/water-and-wastewater-infrastructure-grant The water rand wastewater infrastructure grant program ended 1/17/24. What other grants is the city pursuing? What other sources of revenue is the City considering? Can G.O. or revenue bonds be considered? on Linkedin Email Has the city applied for grants for the project so the homeowner doesn't bear the brunt of the cost? https://development.ohio.gov/community/economic-development/water-and-wastewater-infrastructure-grant The water rand wastewater infrastructure grant program ended 1/17/24. What other grants is the city pursuing? What other sources of revenue is the City considering? Can G.O. or revenue bonds be considered? link

    Has the city applied for grants for the project so the homeowner doesn't bear the brunt of the cost? https://development.ohio.gov/community/economic-development/water-and-wastewater-infrastructure-grant The water rand wastewater infrastructure grant program ended 1/17/24. What other grants is the city pursuing? What other sources of revenue is the City considering? Can G.O. or revenue bonds be considered?

    Jo asked over 1 year ago

    As part of the water modeling study that evaluated the water expansion to unserved properties, an evaluation of grant opportunities was conducted.  At that time, it was identified that Hudson would not score well enough to secure those funds.  Staff has contacted the Ohio Department of Development to further understand their grant process and to identify if Hudson would score well for this or other funding opportunities. 

     G.O. (general obligation) and revenue bonds are something the City could pursue; however, they would very likely carry a higher interest rate than rates through the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) or Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) which were utilized for the current Water Expansion Study costs presented to the public.