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Riggs told the council grants are not \"free money\" and that she evaluates fit before proposing applications. She said grants vary widely in size and complexity; her fee range is about $400 to $1,200 per grant depending on length and complexity. Riggs also noted large construction projects sometimes require multiple award rounds and that match requirements can range from low percentages to substantial local matches depending on the funder.

Council members and department heads provided a wish list they want Riggs to pursue: flock (automated license‑plate) camera grants, body‑worn camera funding, tasers, park restroom/tennis‑to‑pickleball repairs, and waterline infrastructure. The police chief and staff noted some camera purchases may be viable under current AG and school safety grant rounds; staff said they will share lists and specifications to support applications.

Riggs agreed to work with department leads and to prioritize opportunities that present the best fit for village needs. Council asked her to review JAG, school safety and any state AG grants that may cover body‑worn cameras or camera networks, and to coordinate with municipal staff on a project schedule and vendor lists.

No formal votes were taken on grant procurement at the meeting; council directed staff to provide the consultant with departmental wish lists and to return with prioritized funding targets.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","The Village of East Canton Council Meeting 4-7-25","oneSentenceSummary","Independent grant consultant Donna Riggs briefed council on grant types, costs and realistic expectations; council and staff identified water infrastructure, body‑worn cameras, flock cameras, tasers and park improvements as priorities.","taxTitle","Village of East Canton, Stark County, Ohio","taxId",56166,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6082329,"Council approves $74,980 paving project and split catch‑basin contracts totaling ~$29,419",130,1044000,1174000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2938675-86310a383b3f96eed1613a30ca5f3558&start=1044&end=1174","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2938675-86310a383b3f96eed1613a30ca5f3558/thumbnail_1044000.jpg","/articles/6082329/Ohio/Council-approves-74980-paving-project-and-split-catchbasin-contracts-totaling-29419","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6082329-6591584e335c916d60be05000fdc5d05/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152178&Signature=QrHBGZZc3AUrmmyQtgiTGhxmidxNb91EW-LJqU5yYitVsFsnr9lRZ3hy7gWwthO0BOLQMonoRHanXCXuGs0JWmoivyNo~9yJJidHLtoJzxYJsjJHV9aMxLdbQZQ-O221fc1qwl0cDGf15~pi6DsJTmiBrE6mKvH-x2HNksLaIypr4scVi~IBfVbTX06ccAhmJXSYvMSiFYq6hy1A8Aj3Yjp9BoYa3agW50K8b1~NCQP851IQCBvOGYloWAgxSKa8Ahv9E3MIJ0aWAzylFi2DxEailahs-oP19ay2ZSu8Fa~IrpUGUsE74AwU1L5qBzmQcZy5x0oE8Og2~58ItiT5-w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of East Canton council approved a street paving project totaling $74,980 and approved two contracts to replace failing catch basins and storm sewer piping that together account for the catch‑basin program described in the meeting packet.

Council voted to proceed with the paving project covering South Market Street, Liberty Street, North Worley (selected stretches) and the High/Noble roundabout approaches for a total of $74,980, per the quoted packet amount. The work will address main paving needs and pothole repairs described by public works staff.

Separately, council approved a motion authorizing Administrator Henry Boyle to contract with Feature of Construction LLC to replace catch basins and 15‑inch storm sewer piping at Noble and Worley streets for a price not to exceed $15,750, including the material cost line items discussed in the packet. Council also approved a second motion to contract with Petro Construction LLC to replace miscellaneous catch basins around the village for a price not to exceed $9,425, with village‑supplied pipe priced at $1,838.75. Combined, the bids and material line items match the earlier combined figure presented ($29,419.45) for catch‑basin and pipe replacement in the packet.

Public works staff explained the split approach: some catch basins are complete rebuilds and others are non‑rebuild full replacements where underlying piping had rotted out and school‑season/part‑time staffing limited in‑house completion. Administrator Boyle and staff said the split contracts reflect the scope and urgency of repairs in several locations, including the downtown intersections and segments listed in the packet.

Council moved and seconded the motions and recorded roll‑call approvals for each contract. Comments during the vote emphasized that the paving project is the village's main paving work for the year and that seasonal hot‑patch limits have constrained immediate pothole repairs.

Implementation details: Administrator Boyle is authorized to execute the contracts and supply the village‑provided pipe where noted. Staff said some downtown catch basins that require full rebuilds are not included in these contracts and will be addressed separately.

Council also heard operational updates from the street department, including completion of park restroom roof work and preparation of plows and seasonal equipment.","Council authorized a paving contract for local streets and approved two contracts to replace failing catch basins and storm piping; the larger catch‑basin program was split into two vendors to cover specific areas.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6082333,"East Canton Council approves ordinances to authorize use of traffic cameras and vendor agreement",204,575000,779000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2938675-86310a383b3f96eed1613a30ca5f3558&start=575&end=779","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2938675-86310a383b3f96eed1613a30ca5f3558/thumbnail_575000.jpg","/articles/6082333/Ohio/East-Canton-Council-approves-ordinances-to-authorize-use-of-traffic-cameras-and-vendor-agreement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6082333-ac25fbecdb953f41004f1e1f5ea983d2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152178&Signature=njJMcIzFOWrPisWRJc4wtfhRS0kYGrCBQnVcc0T3YI0XtGJpz0uQej8KNKTT4D66oZdJBOvcAjdbkgRtcDfZdIun7tRovPF~tIVQneuW6FC1itvKpJyW~ij2R6uQ5bLqZj9lIrPyICJG1ICkRD2LvazVl9aqzwg4QRfBRY0AZVfeRTtcyKU9M8B~Pp5iYxXJgMcVpMJe0fD1HE7Z56iSA6nRElz4Px3h4R6thNvt6in6uxrhvsjhDlyiWFVyqY4CWyyIG~E7v26m~Mxv6GajyOf9kxU738rfZGHkVvyfjdUmpO5AkyGlIEjcDxiXDZdrjXfWqlBntGwWzyfCSjB8Cg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of East Canton council voted in roll-call votes to approve two ordinances that would authorize automated traffic enforcement and let the village enter a three‑year contract with Targeting and Solutions Limited to provide traffic‑camera enforcement services.

Council advanced Ordinance 2025-11 (second reading) to authorize a three‑year agreement, with a one‑year renewal option, for traffic‑violation enforcement services and advanced Ordinance 2025-12 (second reading) to amend the village code to permit use of the automated enforcement the agreement would employ. Both measures passed on recorded roll calls during the meeting.

The ordinances were pushed by the police department as a way to reduce high‑speed driving on village thoroughfares while freeing officers to do neighborhood patrols and investigative work. The police chief said the intent is to have fixed camera coverage on the higher‑volume roads so officers can focus their visible patrols on residential streets and small businesses: \"The cameras would handle the high volume areas and our officers would handle the more residential side,\" the chief said during council discussion.

Public comment included former officer Ryan Hughes, who said he supports enforcement tools while noting the value of visible patrols: \"I think they're phenomenal because they do help alleviate the police department from dealing with traffic,\" Hughes said.

A presenter who spoke at length addressed legal authority and program outcomes in other jurisdictions. The presenter said Ohio's home‑rule framework allows cities and villages to use photo enforcement and that the state Supreme Court has rejected attempts to ban cameras for municipalities. The presenter also provided revenue and performance examples from other communities and described grant programs — including school safety and Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) options — that may offset village costs.

Council and staff discussed program details raised in the meeting: how the village would contract for enforcement, the village's share of citation revenue after vendor and court fees, network benefits that can produce license‑plate hits from neighboring jurisdictions, and grant opportunities that could reduce up‑front costs. Staff said the intention is to seek available grants so the village would have little or no initial capital outlay.

Votes at the meeting recorded approval of the two ordinances in roll‑call votes. The ordinances were described in the meeting text as: Ordinance 2025-11 (authorize a three‑year agreement with Targeting and Solutions Limited to provide traffic violation enforcement services) and Ordinance 2025-12 (amend village code to authorize traffic enforcement and use of the vendor). Motion text, supporting documents, and the full ordinance language were placed on the meeting packet.

Council members asked staff to provide comparative data from similarly sized communities, and the police chief and staff said they will supply summaries of outcomes, local speed studies, and potential grant sources at a future meeting.

The ordinances’ adoption means the village is authorized to proceed with the vendor agreement and the drafting of implementing procedures; council directed staff to return with grant‑sourcing details, program costs and an implementation timeline.","Council members voted in favor of two ordinances to authorize automated traffic enforcement and to enter a three-year agreement with Targeting and Solutions Limited; discussion focused on safety benefits, legal authority and grant funding options.","actionData","errors"]

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Grant consultant outlines funding options; council highlights waterlines, cameras and parks

Council approves $74,980 paving project and split catch‑basin contracts totaling ~$29,419

East Canton Council approves ordinances to authorize use of traffic cameras and vendor agreement