1999 Accomplishments

Electric Storage Building and Water Tower:

For several years there has been a need for a water tower on the west side of Amherst to increase the water supply and the pressure to homes on the West Side. There was also a perceived need for a building to house materials needed by the electric department to store various equipment and supplies. Land for both purposes was obtained and construction began in 1999 to build a water Tower and storage facility and offices for the electric department.

Electric storage building and Water Tower

Rear View of the electric storage building
showing the dock.

San Springs
Renovation:

The San Springs Building, at 480 Park Avenue was built in 1924 as St. Joseph School; remodeled in the 50’s as a professional building housing dentists office etc.; and purchased by the city in 1999 for office space. The San Springs Building was renovated and a utilities drive -through was added for the convenience of utilities customers. The Utilities Department moved into the building in October 1999. The Auditor’s Office, The Building Department, and the Treasurer’s Department moved into the facility in November 1999.

San Springs Building

Citizens paying their utility bills in convenient
Drive-Thru .

Electric Station Upgrade
	In order to provide better service more efficiently, The City of Amherst is in the process of completing a major improvement to the electrical distribution system. Two new transformers are scheduled to be installed along with a new switching gear house. Top Left: The Electric Substation Facility
	Middle Left: The Switching Gear House interior.
	Bottom Left: One of the transformers has already been installed and is in operation. The entire project in nearing completion.

West Side Park
The City of Amherst, Ohio has entered into an agreement with the County Metro Park system to cooperatively built a new park on the city’s west side which may also be accessed from North Main Street. This is the first such cooperative park venture in Ohio. Funds for the project came from the city general fund, from Metro Parks, and from private donations.	Top : Construction of the shelter house (July 2000) in the West Side Park is scheduled for completion in October of 2000. Middle :A trail is being cut to provide a walking and bicycle path. These will have asphalt surfaces. Taken July 2000. Bottom :A soccer field is also being constructed as part of the new park. Taken July 2000