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New Carlisle details road resurfacing, water pump rebid and $490,000 CDBG grant application
Summary
Public Works staff outlined planned street resurfacing, a rebid for a high‑service water pump, problems with ARPA reimbursement administration, and an application for roughly $490,000 in CDBG critical infrastructure funds tied to storm issues.
At the May 5 City Council meeting, Public Works and the service director updated council members on planned resurfacing projects, a water pump rebid and an application for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) critical infrastructure award.
Service staff said contractors have begun dirt patching and decorative work downtown. On the water side, the city plans to rebid a contract for the old high‑service pump; staff said the procurement will open for roughly two weeks before bids are evaluated. The water main lead service replacement project is “substantially complete,” according to staff.
City staff described complications in obtaining reimbursements for ARPA‑funded development work administered through the Ohio Department of Development, saying the state agency’s staffing and contract‑processing problems have delayed payments. “They put my email address wrong,” a staff member said while describing a contract that was originally mailed to the wrong address, which pushed the timeline back weeks.
The service report listed streets that are planned for resurfacing this year: Henry Street with Richard Court and Villa (from Villa to Smith), Bell Oak (connecting Smith and Deerfield), and South Smith (Washington to Jefferson). The scope includes ADA ramp work and completion of a sidewalk job carried forward from a previous contractor shutdown.
Separately, staff said they reactivated work on a previously paused disc‑golf project and will continue gathering contractor estimates. The city also applied for a CDBG critical infrastructure grant in “phase 1” for approximately $490,000 to address areas affected by rain events and stormwater problems.
Why it matters: The resurfacing and water projects affect neighborhood driving conditions and accessibility; the CDBG application, if awarded, would fund infrastructure repairs in low‑ and moderate‑income areas. Problems with the reimbursement process for ARPA funds could delay planned work unless staff secures faster processing with state officials.
Council members asked staff to contact state representatives or higher‑level officials if necessary to expedite reimbursements. Staff said they have requested contact information for senior officials at the Ohio Department of Development and will report back to council on progress. No formal ordinance or appropriation related to these projects was adopted during the May 5 meeting.
