Milwaukee and Willard secure 2025 community housing grant collaboration

The Norwalk City Council convened on April 16, 2025, to address several key agenda items, including the second reading of ordinances and new resolutions. Notably, there were no ordinances for the second reading, leading the council to focus on five new resolutions.

The first resolution discussed was a partnership agreement involving the Mayor of Norwalk, the City of Willard, and Huron County. This agreement aims to administer the Program Year 2025 Community Housing Impact and Preservation Program (CHIP) grant, funded by the Ohio Department of Development's Office of Community Enhancements. The resolution emphasizes the importance of collaboration among communities to enhance funding opportunities and competitiveness for the grant.

During the discussion, a necessary amendment was proposed by Council Member Duncan to correct a wording error in the resolution, changing "Ohio Development" to "Ohio Department." This amendment was seconded and subsequently approved through a roll call vote.

Following the amendment, the council moved to pass the resolution. A roll call vote confirmed unanimous support from all members present, resulting in the successful passage of the resolution.

The meeting progressed smoothly, with the council demonstrating a commitment to enhancing community housing initiatives through strategic partnerships. Further discussions on additional agenda items were anticipated as the meeting continued.