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Bellbrook approves IIJA funding application for Little Sugar Creek Road; seeks exemption to 12‑foot multiuse lane
Summary
The council approved Resolution 2025‑R‑19 to submit an application to the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission for IIJA transportation funds for Little Sugar Creek Road improvements, listing an estimated local share of $1,140,744 and explicitly requesting Exception #3 to MVRPC—s complete‑streets requirement for a 12‑foot multiuse lane.
The Bellbrook City Council on Oct. 27 voted unanimously to authorize submission of applications for federal IIJA funds through the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC) for local transportation projects, naming Little Sugar Creek Road improvements as the city—s top priority and committing a local match.
Councilman Greenwood presented Resolution 2025‑R‑19, which lists the Little Sugar Creek Road project with an estimated local share of $1,140,744 and seeks an exemption (Exception #3) from MVRPC—s complete‑streets policy where "the cost of establishing bikeways or walkways would be excessively disproportionate to the need or probable use."
City Manager Rob and Greenwood explained that MVRPC and ODOT require certain add‑ons for federally funded transportation projects — specifically a 12‑foot multiuse lane — and the city is asking to be exempted because adding the multiuse path would increase construction costs by more than 20% in locations where a legally posted speed and traffic volume make a shared lane reasonable. Greenwood said the city plans a standard sidewalk/side path for pedestrians but would not be able to afford an added 12‑foot multiuse lane without dramatically increasing project costs.
Staff said the funding timeline is five years (refunding/availability around 2030) and the city must commit to its local contribution, including potential increases above current estimates if accepted by MVRPC. The resolution authorizes the city manager to submit applications, provide requested information during review, and comply with reporting requirements if funded.
A motion to pass the resolution was made and seconded; the resolution passed on a roll‑call vote with all members present voting in favor.
What happens next: City staff will submit the application to MVRPC with the stated local match and the requested Exception #3. If the project is approved by MVRPC and the state/federal reviewers, the city will commit to the local share and bring any required contracts or appropriations back to council for further approvals.
