The City of Euclid was awarded five projects totaling $672,000 to be funded by Cuyahoga County American Rescue Plan Act funds. These awards were part of a $5.3 million ARPA funds decision made by county officials in mid-July. Cuyahoga County set aside 6 million dollars in funds for each of the county’s 11 districts, and cities in each district applied to their County Councilmember for projects that met the needs of their community.

   Of the five projects awarded to Euclid, the one receiving the most funds was the Window Replacement Project at Shore Cultural Centre. This project was awarded $250,000 for phase 2 of the window replacement project in the century-old former High School that now serves as the city’s center for arts, culture and community activity. This upcoming project will continue window replacement efforts started in 2020/2021 at which time 165 windows were replaced with the help of Senator Kenny Yuko through the State Capital Budget.

   Awarded $200,000 was Euclid’s Heritage Park Home Improvement Grant program, which will be matched by $100,000 from the City's ARPA funds to create a program offering residents of the Heritage Park Neighborhood assistance with making home improvements. Such improvements will increase the lifespan of the City's housing stock, work to address systemic housing inequities, and stabilize home values for the neighborhood and the residents, who were significantly impacted during the Great Recession and Covid 19 pandemic.

   Receiving a $100,000 funding award was Euclid’s much anticipated Hero Park Trail Project. County ARPA funding will assist with the design, engineering, and construction of the 2/3-mile trail at Hero Park, located at 1540 E 228th Street. This project follows up on the installation of a new playground earlier this year and is designed to ensure high-quality recreational amenities are available to all Euclid residents.

   The City of Euclid was awarded $90,000 for the purchase of two sidewalk snow plows. These specialized plows will be used by the City Service Department to ensure that Euclid remains a safe, walkable community for those that take public transportation or walk to work, school, medical appointments, or the grocery store. 

   Euclid Animal Shelter was awarded $32,000 for repairs to the existing building and grounds. The funding will be used to replace and enlarge the current fenced dog run area and make a roof repair to the shelter. Due to the increased use of the shelter during the COVID-19 pandemic, continued investment in the building and grounds will support the ongoing work of the shelter's dedicated staff and volunteers who care for the animals in Euclid.

“We are grateful for the support of the Cuyahoga County Council and excited to complete each of these projects that will help to advance the priorities identified in our Master Plan, respond to the negative impact from COVID-19, and improve the vibrancy of our community,” said Euclid Mayor Kirsten Holzheimer Gail. 

More information on these projects can be found by visiting the City of Euclid’s website at www.cityofeuclid.com.