June 1st Sewer Billing

The City recently mailed the quarterly sanitary sewer bills dated June 1, 2024 to Rocky River property owners.  Please watch for the arrival in your mailbox.

The June sewer bill has two components: 

1. The annual adjustment, if necessary, based on actual water consumption in the 12 month period March 1, 2023 to February 29, 2024.

   Water consumption can vary greatly due to weather, household factors, conservation efforts, accuracy of metering equipment as well as other factors. You may contact the Division of Water, City of Cleveland with questions at (216) 664-2444. A portal is also available to view consumption and account information at https://my.clevelandwater.com/.

2. An estimate of sewer charges for the first quarter (March 1 to May 31, 2024) of the next yearly cycle.

   The quarterly estimates for the next yearly cycle are based on actual water consumption information received by the City of Rocky River from the Division of Water, City of Cleveland for the 12 month period March 1, 2023 to February 29, 2024.

Please note that this sanitary sewer bill is due on June 30.  Since the due date falls on a weekend, the City will accept payments through the next business day (Monday, July 1, 2024) without penalty.  Thank you!

The annual billing cycle is as follows:

Memorial Day Weekend Events

JOINT VETERANS COUNCIL
OF LAKEWOOD AND ROCKY RIVER
2024 Memorial Day Weekend Events

 Flag Placement on Veterans’ Graves - Saturday, May 25 at Lakewood Park Cemetery, 22025 Detroit Rd, Rocky River, beginning at 8:30 a.m., community members are encouraged to join members of the Joint Veterans Council of Lakewood and Rocky River and other volunteers in placing more than 4,000 American flags on the graves of veterans who have been laid to rest at the cemetery.

Summer Concert Series - Sunday, May 26 at Rocky River Park, 20250 Beach Cliff Blvd., beginning at 7:00 p.m., the Rocky River High School Jazz Band will be performing.  Bring a lawn chair and come enjoy the kick-off of the Summer Concert Series. 

Memorial Day Ceremony – Monday, May 27 at 10:00 a.m., the Joint Veterans Council of Lakewood and Rocky River will hold a Memorial Day Ceremony at Lakewood Park Cemetery, 22025 Detroit Rd., Rocky River, to honor our fallen heroes.  The Rocky River High School Marching Band, several local scout troops and community representatives will also participate in the morning's tribute. 
We look forward to this year's Memorial Day event and program and encourage all residents to take time to be a part of this important remembrance of our fallen men and women who have defended our freedoms.  Please bring a lawn chair or your favorite blanket on which to sit.  Ample parking across from the cemetery at the Rocky River Presbyterian Church.

Fire Hydrant Flushing and Servicing

The Rocky River Fire Department will begin the flushing and servicing of fire hydrants starting on Monday, May 6th. While this is taking place on your street you may find rusty water in your line. Simply let your faucet run until the water is clear. This includes running your washing machine through a cycle without laundry. In the event your clothes become discolored, the Rocky River Fire Department has packets of rust remover. Should you require one please contact City Hall 331-0600 ext: 2285. The hydrant flushing will be done Monday thru Thursday and will continue throughout the summer months. Signs will be placed in your neighborhoods when flushing occurs.

Sewer Billing Dates

The City recently mailed the quarterly sanitary sewer bills dated March 1, 2024 to Rocky River property owners.  Please watch for the arrival in your mailbox.

Since the March 31 due date printed on the bill falls on a weekend, the City will accept payments through 4:30 p.m. on the next business day (Monday, April 1, 2024) without penalty.   

Residential Sanitary Sewer Summer Credit Program

Eligible residents who apply will be given a credit of one MCF (thousand cubic feet) in the amount of the current sanitary sewer rate of $38.00 per MCF.  The Credit will appear on the September 1st sewer bill which covers the service period of June to August.

Residents with a second water meter (also known as a deduct meter) already installed on an irrigation system are not eligible under this Program; the water consumption measured by the second water meter is already deducted from the usage before the sanitary sewer charges are calculated.

Return completed applications by U. S. Mail:

City of Rocky River, Sewer Billing

21012 Hilliard Boulevard

Rocky River, Ohio 44116

Fax: (440) 895 – 2620

Email: sewerbilling@rrcity.com        

Call or email with questions.  (440) 331–0600 or sewerbilling@rrcity.com

The annual billing cycle is as follows:

RITA 4th Quarter Estimated Income Tax Bills

On behalf of the City of Rocky River, the Regional Income Tax Agency or RITA, processed and mailed the fourth quarter estimated income tax bills.

Both state law and the City of Rocky River tax code, in most situations, require quarterly estimated income tax payments if the annual amount due is at least $200.   

The next quarterly estimated income tax payment is due January 15, 2024.  Required estimated payments are subject to penalty and late fees if not paid within 30 days of the due date.

 Through the RITA website www.ritaohio.com, you may: 

• Make a payment;

• Confirm payments, amount(s) due and credits; 

• Review payment history;

• Adjust the amount due. 

Do you have questions on estimated local income taxes? 

Visit  https://www.ritaohio.com/Individuals/Home/Estimates to learn more.

Your City Hall contact for municipal income taxes is Michael A. Thomas, CPA, Director of Finance and Tax Administrator at mthomas@rrcity.com.