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Woodlawn manager outlines road projects, grants and summer events
Summary
The village manager briefed council on multiple infrastructure projects (Redna Terrace and Chester Road completed; Springfield Pike sidewalks bid at $1,030,356.81; Wayne Avenue funding $835,832; a Hamilton County revitalization grant of $279,000; and a $50,000 façade grant with a $15,000 village match). Manager also previewed Black Wall Street (Feb. 20) and a CSO performance (Aug. 1).
Village Manager presented a broad update on capital projects, grants and community programming during the Jan. 28 council meeting.
Road and sidewalk projects: The manager reported that asphalt work on Redna Terrace and Chester Road was completed last year and additional line striping is planned for spring. He said plans for Leacrest Road continued, noting geotechnical concerns, multiple utility owners to coordinate with (including Duke and two water companies) and an expectation that the project will begin this year, though much of initial work likely will be utility relocations. A funding figure for Leacrest was stated in the transcript in ambiguous terms; the manager should be consulted for the precise amount.
Springfield Pike and Wayne Avenue: The manager said bids for a Springfield Pike sidewalk project produced a lowest bid of $1,030,356.81, with construction set to begin in 2025; Wayne Avenue improvements are in design, with total project funding cited at $835,832 and a split between grants and loans through the Ohio Public Works Commission.
Grants and economic development: The village was awarded a Hamilton County revitalization grant of $279,000 to build a parking lot on Taconic Terrace to accommodate food trucks, and a Hamilton County façade improvement grant of $50,000 with a $15,000 village match (total $65,000). CT Consultants is preparing project documents to bid these works later this year. The manager also noted the fire department received a radio grant late last year and that legislation to approve the GRAMA contract would be presented at the meeting.
Community events: The manager previewed upcoming community programming: Neighborhood Allies will visit Feb. 14; Black Wall Street will be hosted Feb. 20 featuring vendors and a keynote; and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra is scheduled for Aug. 1 on Woodlawn Boulevard.
Next steps and follow-up: Manager indicated CT Consultants will continue design and grant-implementation work and that more detailed plans would be presented to council later in the year. For the Leacrest figure and specific loan terms, the manager and finance staff were identified as the sources for clarification.
