Rossford seeks two CMAC roundabout grants, plans OPWC applications to cover local match

The Rossford City Council authorized submission of two CMAC grant applications for proposed roundabouts at Crossroads Boulevard and Dimling and at Crossroads Boulevard and Bass Pro Boulevard, and separately authorized submitting Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) applications that would provide the city’s 20% match if the CMAC awards are made. Council heard from Councilwoman Lisonbee, who said the Crossroads access plan identifies the next two roundabouts and that each intersection project is estimated at $2.8 million. The city would be responsible for a 20% local match for any awarded CMAC grant; Lisonbee told council that the city could seek OPWC funding to cover that 20% and therefore presented two separate OPWC applications so each CMAC application’s match could be supported. Council suspended the three‑reading rule and adopted Resolution 2025‑11 (two CMAC applications) and Resolution 2025‑12 (two OPWC applications) under emergency declarations so the applications could be submitted promptly. Staff said each CMAC application was independent — the city could receive one award, both awards, or neither — and that the OPWC applications would be pursued in tandem to provide the required local match if needed. The meeting record lists the estimated project cost and the match strategy; final project design, bidding and award decisions will occur if the city is selected for grant funding.