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North Canton seeks state grant to reconstruct West Maple Street; agreement with Jackson Township would strengthen application
Summary
Council discussed a planned full reconstruction of West Maple Street in 2026 from Lindy Lane toward Whipple, an estimated $1.2 million project. The city will apply for competitive state funds and seek to coordinate repaving of a short segment maintained by Jackson Township to gain additional grant points.
North Canton officials described plans to reconstruct West Maple Street in 2026 and directed staff to pursue state grant funding with a possible intergovernmental agreement with Jackson Township.
Public works staff and council members said the high portion of West Maple between Lindy Lane and Wise is in poor condition — noting damage from freeze‑thaw cycles, a likely failed subbase and surface disruption — and recommended full excavation and rebuild including improved aggregate base and layered asphalt. The portion targeted for full reconstruction would be a complete dig‑out and replacement with a reconstructed base and multiple asphalt lifts.
The city estimated the project at about $1,200,000 (approximate). Staff said the planned funding strategy would seek roughly a 49% state grant with 51% local match if awarded, and that partnering with Jackson Township to repave the small segment it maintains would improve the city’s competitive score on applications. Council discussed authorizing the mayor to apply for the grant and to enter a cost‑sharing agreement with Jackson Township if the funding is awarded.
Why it matters: West Maple is a connector route with failing pavement that staff say requires full reconstruction rather than milling and overlay. Securing state funds would reduce the local share; collaboration with the neighboring township is expected to strengthen the application and reduce the city’s out‑of‑pocket cost.
Clarifying details from the meeting: the city described the next phase as a 2026 reconstruction from Lindy Lane toward Whipple; the project cost was discussed as approximately $1.2 million; the staff described seeking a competitive grant that would cover a substantial portion of the cost and noted that Jackson Township’s modest contribution (described in committee as a low additional share) would improve the city’s application score.
Ending: Council moved the ordinance authorizing application and the intergovernmental agreement to the council agenda and adopted it under suspension of rules; staff will prepare the formal application and return with any award acceptance and final cost allocation for council approval.
