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Oxford council approves package of resolutions covering Amtrak platform work, EV chargers and ARPA-funded grants
Summary
The Oxford City Council unanimously adopted a slate of resolutions authorizing contracts and funding moves tied to Amtrak platform design, EV chargers, sidewalk repairs and local ARPA grants, and approved a set of ordinances and a supplemental budget measure.
Oxford—ity Council adopted a series of resolutions and ordinances during its regular meeting, advancing the city mtrak station design, an electric-vehicle (EV) charger installation, sidewalk repairs and adjustments to local ARPA awards for social-service projects.
Mayor Michael Smith opened the meeting and read a proclamation declaring May Building Safety Month. The council then approved a package of motions, including an amendment to AECOM greements for Amtrak station platform design, a contract authorization for Jackson Construction to perform curb, gutter and sidewalk work under a special-assessment program, and an agreement to buy transformers from Duke Energy to support six fast chargers in the uptown surface lot and two chargers at the municipal building parking lot.
City staff told the council the AECOM amendment will spend roughly $70,000 in design work to capture about $250,000 in future construction savings and allow the project to move to bid. "We're spending approximately 70,000 to save a quarter million to get the design finished so we can get it out to bid," said Mister Dreisbach.
On the EV chargers, staff said the installation is 100% funded by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), and the transformers authorized by the council will be procured through an agreement with Duke Energy. The council identified a small text correction to the resolution (spelling of "Duke Energy") before approving the item.
The Jackson Construction authorization is the second of four legislative steps that the city uses to contract for sidewalk, curb and gutter work where property owners have not completed required repairs. Staff said the majority of owners have already pulled permits and are proceeding with the work; the contract covers properties that need the city to contract the work directly.
The council also approved a resolution authorizing purchase of an automated valve-exercising machine from Emtek Company that uses $17,800 of the city's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds alongside water capital equipment funds. Staff said the device helps operate fragile, century-old valves without damaging them.
Other adopted items included a 25-year parking-use agreement with the Tallawanda City School District to address parking related to the Amtrak project, and a waiver of half of the water and wastewater capacity benefit charges for the Habitat for Humanity Clarence Place affordable housing project to help offset prevailing-wage cost increases. Council adopted the measures by voice vote or roll call as presented.
No members of the public addressed the council during the public-participation period, and the council moved on to ordinances and announcements. The meeting concluded after a set of departmental and council remarks and a motion to adjourn.
