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Springfield Commission Approves Road, Airport and Safety Contracts; Joins Drone Pilot
Summary
Commissioners approved multiple procurement contracts, an ODOT local-let paving agreement, an airport lighting grant with local match and participation in a state drone first-responder pilot that could supply up to $250,000 in UAV equipment and training.
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — The Springfield City Commission on Thursday approved a slate of contracts, grants and emergency ordinances ranging from neighborhood paving to airport lighting and a drone pilot program for first responders.
The commission authorized a local-let project agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation that could make up to $2,299,698 in eligible costs available for a miscellaneous street project (CLA Springfield) with a city matching expenditure not to exceed $574,924. City Manager Brian (on the record) described the LPA as "the beginning of a process" to bring federal and state funds to paving, curb ramps and…
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