# Committee of the Whole - Sep 14 2026

The City of Hilliard Committee of the Whole meeting on September 14, 2026, focused primarily on a presentation regarding the Old Hillyard sanitary sewer evaluation study. City officials and consultants from BNN discussed the background and progress of the Capacity Management Operation and Maintenance (CMOM) program, mandated by Ohio EPA since 2009, aimed at managing sanitary sewer capacity and preventing overflows and basement backups. The presentation detailed findings from flow meter installations, CCTV inspections, and smoke testing plans to identify infiltration and inflow (INI) issues, illegal connections, and structural deficiencies in the sewer system. The city plans to implement a new capital improvement program starting next year to address INI reduction, including lining of private sanitary laterals and installation of cleanouts on private property, with no cost to residents. Additionally, the meeting covered proposed code amendments (Ordinance 26-21) to authorize city access to private properties for sewer rehabilitation work and discussed the lead service line replacement program coordinated with the City of Columbus, which is required by Ohio EPA and federal regulations. The ordinance changes were introduced for first reading, with further action expected later in the month.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Sources
- [Committee of the Whole - Sep 14 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4kDFRpInXc) - City of Hilliard