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Park board approves joint grant application with Dickinson Parks and Rec for South-side trail feasibility
Summary
Stark County commissioners approved paying a share of a $5,000 SRF contract to prepare an 80/20 federal grant application and preliminary engineering for a trail connecting State Street to the South Boat Ramp, contingent on Dickinson Parks and Rec committing half the $5,000 share ($2,500).
The Stark County Park Board voted to proceed with a joint grant application with Dickinson Parks and Rec to study and apply for federal funds to build trails along the south side of Dickinson that would cross State Street and reach the South Boat Ramp. The board authorized moving forward with SRF to prepare the grant application and preliminary engineering work for a $5,000 contract, with Stark County’s portion to be approximately half ($2,500) contingent on Dickinson Parks and Rec also committing $2,500.
Why it matters: the proposed grant is an 80/20 federal-local funding split. Because the proposed trail would lie largely within Stark County right-of-way, the county would likely bear the majority of any required local match; Dickinson Parks and Rec indicated willingness to participate in the application and to assist with maintenance if the trail is constructed.
Details: SRF, the consultant engaged for the county’s comprehensive plan and hazard mitigation work, proposed a $5,000 fee to prepare the grant application and preliminary engineering, including rough cost estimates required by the grant. Commissioners stressed the short application timeline and the need to proceed quickly if the county wants to be competitive. No total project cost is known at this stage; SRF’s work would provide initial ballpark estimates.
Next steps: the board approved proceeding with SRF to prepare the application, contingent on Dickinson Parks and Rec contributing $2,500. Staff will coordinate final contract terms with SRF, confirm the local match commitment from Dickinson Parks and Rec, and return to the board with proposals and cost estimates.
