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Council approves ODOT agreement for pedestrian path connections project
Summary
Council approved Resolution 25-49 authorizing the city manager to enter into a Local Public Agency agreement with ODOT for a $2M+ grant to design and construct shared-use paths and sidewalk infill on West William Street (US 36) and other corridors; local match is approximately 10%; construction expected in 2027.
The Delaware City Council on July 14, 2025 approved Resolution 25-49 authorizing the city manager to enter into a Local Public Agency (LPA) agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for the pedestrian path connections project.
Public works staff (Mister Owens) described the project as funded primarily by a $2 million-plus ODOT grant to construct shared-use paths and sidewalk segments to fill gaps, focusing on West William Street (US 36) and other streets including South Sandusky, London Road, East William Street and Lake Street. Owens said the grant requires a relatively small local match, roughly 10 percent, and that design work would begin immediately with construction expected in 2027.
Council discussion included questions about specific segments; the staff confirmed the work will fill the remaining gaps between Houk Road and roughly Phenick to permit continuous pedestrian connections. Councilor comments welcomed the project and asked about timing; staff estimated construction in 2027.
Councilor Haines moved to approve Resolution 25-49; Councilor Schaffer seconded. The motion passed on a roll call vote with all members voting yes.
