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Manager reports on roadwork, sinkhole, fire response, home-repair loans and possible fitness court
Summary
The municipal manager updated council on planned road projects and timelines, a lane closure for a suspected sinkhole with preliminary repair estimate under $75,000, steps after a recent multi-unit fire, the county's new Revive and Thrive low-interest loan program for home repairs, and consideration of a grant-supported outdoor fitness court. Staff will seek bids, apply for grants and post program links for residents.
Municipal staff told the Village of Woodlawn council that road and infrastructure projects are advancing, emergency response to a recent multi-unit fire is ongoing and several community programs are in development.
The municipal manager reported that bids will be sought for Lee Crest Road and that contractors are mobilizing on Redna Terrace and Chester Road; CT Consultants will finalize alternative solutions and cost estimates for Ronnie and Woodstock roads and is expected to supply those to staff by the end of the week. For Glendale Milford Road, a lane was closed because of a suspected sinkhole; preliminary engineering and utility scoping indicate utilities are likely not at fault and staff estimate repairs will not exceed $75,000, which would allow the work to proceed without separate council procurement approval.
Council discussed details of the recent residential fire in the village. The mayor and manager said initial counts of affected units were revised (initially reported as 32 units affected, later reduced in the meeting to 12 and 21 in different references); the manager and mayor confirmed there were no fatalities and only one firefighter sustained a minor injury. The council said it will coordinate fundraising and support for impacted residents and flagged outreach to the student at Princeton High School who was displaced.
On housing and grants, the manager described the Hamilton County 'Revive and Thrive' program launched that day, which offers low-interest loans (about 2%) for homeowners earning under 80% of area median income to fund repairs of $5,000 to $25,000. The village will post application links and notify residents that intake is available via 211 and Hamilton County's website; Habitat for Humanity and other partners will assist with applications.
The manager also reported a meeting with the National Fitness Campaign to explore installing an outdoor fitness court near the ball field/pedestrian bridge; grant funding could cover an estimated quarter of the cost and two size options were discussed. Council members asked whether existing equipment would be removed or supplemented; staff said that decision will be made as plans are refined. Finally, staff reported a $626 million figure referenced in the finance update as a gross tax amount discussed by the finance committee; the finance director then provided more detailed budget and bank-reconciliation figures to the council.
The manager reminded council members to complete state-mandated fraud training by Sept. 28 and to file completion certificates for personnel files. The meeting closed after routine motions and adjournment.
Ending: Council asked staff to proceed with the described repairs, grant applications and outreach; staff will return with contractor details and implementation steps as actions proceed.
