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Sylvania approves ODOT agreements and $383,531 DGL design contract for Brent/Main/Holland roundabout
Summary
Council approved a trio of emergency ordinances to move forward on the Brent/Main/Holland/Sylvania roundabout: an ODOT local public agency agreement, a $383,531 DGL design contract covered by ODOT, and a consultant agreement formalizing roles and invoicing. Council and staff said ODOT funds cover the engineering phases and the city expects no upfront budget impact.
Sylvania City Council on Dec. 1 approved a set of emergency ordinances to begin design work on the Brent, Main and Holland Sylvania roundabout project, authorizing a local public agency agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation, accepting a design proposal from DGL Consulting Engineers LLC and approving a consultant agreement to memorialize project roles.
Mr. Shaw, who oversees public works/engineering for the city, told council the DGL proposal totals $383,531 and said ODOT will cover the engineering contract so “it doesn't impact our budget whatsoever.” He said the LPA agreement defines funding participation, project development responsibilities and right‑of‑way acquisition procedures.
Council members asked about the scale of ODOT funding for the overall project and the planned use of Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) grant windows to offset local matches. Mr. Shaw said the city has secured roughly $2.3 million in ODOT safety funds for the project (the transcript contained a minor numeric ambiguity); he added the city will apply for OPWC funds when windows open to help cover construction costs and the city’s portion of certain construction engineering fees.
The ordinances approved were: (1) the LPA agreement with ODOT to set the project framework; (2) acceptance of DGL’s design engineering proposal; and (3) a consultant agreement that establishes invoicing and compliance with the Ohio Revised Code and federal requirements. Council members said they expect to see future authorizations as the project enters later phases and noted the efficiency of local‑led projects that qualify for federal funds.
Next steps include design, right‑of‑way work and later construction‑phase authorizations; Mr. Shaw said the city will return to council for award recommendations as the project proceeds.
