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Pepper Pike authorizes application for Ohio Public Works funding
Summary
Council adopted Ordinance 2024-32 authorizing the city to apply for competitive Ohio Public Works grants and zero-interest loans for road, sewer and water infrastructure, with staff warning applications are highly competitive and require yearly authorization.
Pepper Pike — City Council on Aug. 28 adopted Ordinance 2024-32 giving the administration authority to apply for Ohio Public Works funding for infrastructure projects.
Councilmember Joe explained the program is "extraordinarily competitive" and uses a complex scoring system; staff emphasized there are no guarantees but said not applying would forfeit potential funds. Joe and Don told council the authorization is routine (the program requires annual enabling legislation) and listed project types that typically qualify — roads, sewers, pump stations and water lines — while noting the program does not fund buildings.
Council discussed potential projects (for example, coordinating with neighboring communities on Cedar Road) and agreed to preserve the option to apply. The ordinance passed on a roll call vote.
Next steps: staff will identify candidate projects, refine scopes and, if appropriate, submit applications before program deadlines.
