University Heights Selects Elford Inc. for New Police and Fire Stations, Seeks Levy Renewal
University Heights City Council has hired Elford Inc. as the construction manager at risk for new police and fire stations. The city will also ask voters to renew a levy to fund these projects.
Cleveland Akron, OH, August 25, 2026 —
University Heights City Council has appointed Elford Inc. to serve as the construction manager at risk for the development of new police and fire stations. This decision marks a significant step forward in the city’s efforts to upgrade its public safety infrastructure.
In conjunction with the hiring of Elford Inc., the City Council plans to present a measure to voters requesting the renewal of a levy. This levy is intended to provide the necessary funding for the construction of the new police and fire facilities. Further details regarding the specifics of the levy and the proposed projects were not immediately available.
The role of a construction manager at risk (CMAR) involves Elford Inc. providing pre-construction services, including cost estimating and scheduling, and then assuming the risk for construction completion within an agreed-upon budget. This delivery method is often chosen for complex public projects to ensure cost certainty and timely completion.
The exact timeline for the construction projects and the schedule for the levy renewal vote have not yet been announced. Residents will be provided with additional information on these matters as they become available through official city channels.
Story summarized from the original created by Jeff Piorkowski on www.cleveland.com, see more information here.
