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Council approves multiple grant applications and CDBG resolutions to fund sidewalks, road projects and infrastructure
Summary
Council authorized grant applications and adopted resolutions for several projects: a grant for the North Clinton Street railroad-bridge sidewalk replacement (engineer estimate $396,771, up to 80% grant), an 80% grant application for Power Dam and Carpenter Road improvements (estimated $406,750 combined), and two CDBG program resolutions for 2026; votes were recorded and ordinances adopted or resolutions passed.
On May 26 the Defiance City Council authorized several grant applications and adopted related ordinances and resolutions to pursue outside funding for sidewalks, roads and community infrastructure.
City staff asked council to approve a grant application to the Maumee Valley Planning Organization to replace the sidewalks on the North Clinton Street railroad bridge. The engineer’s estimate of probable cost was $396,771; staff said the program could provide up to 80% of the cost if awarded, leaving a local match. Council adopted the caption-only ordinance and instructed the city administrator to submit the application.
A second ordinance asks the city administrator to submit an 80% grant application for resurfacing or reconstructing Power Dam Road (between South Clinton Street and the city limits) and Carpenter Road (between Stadium Drive and Elliott Road). The combined engineer estimate given was about $406,750 with an expected grant share of about $325,400. Staff noted the application deadline (May 31, 2026) and said if selected the construction year would likely be 2028.
Council also approved two Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) resolutions authorizing the administrator to apply for state‑allocated programs for non‑entitlement communities in 2026. Staff said the programs can fund infrastructure, playground improvements and residential public-infrastructure projects; a council resolution is required for the city to qualify.
All three grant-authorizing votes were adopted during the meeting; staff said application details and subsequent kickoff meetings with ODOT or the grant administrator would set project timelines if awards are received.
