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Township wins $75,000 state grant for Mounts Park trailhead connector
Summary
Township staff announced a successful $75,000 state capital grant for a Mounts Park trailhead connector that will add paving, 22 parking spaces and a bike repair station; the township will provide a $30,000 local match.
Township staff announced that Nicole Early secured a $75,000 state capital grant to fund a Mounts Park trailhead connector to the Little Miami Bike Trail.
According to the report, the project will include paving improvements to an existing driveway off Stubs Mill, construction of a parking area with 22 spaces (two accessible), directional signage and a bicycle repair station. The township will provide a $30,000 local match.
The board credited the recent parks assessment and capital plan, prepared with Kleers Engineers, for strengthening the grant application. Officials said the project aims to improve access and visibility for trail users and support regional recreation that could draw visitors to local businesses.
Staff also previewed upcoming events and volunteer activity: the township’s Touch‑a‑Truck event is scheduled for June 13, and the Freedom Festival parade and fireworks are planned for the evening of June 27 at Testerman Park. Officials thanked 40 volunteers who collected 80 bags of trash and debris during a recent cleanup at Mounts Park.
No budget ordinance or project schedule was provided in the meeting record; staff said they will follow standard project planning steps with the local match accounted for in future budget actions.
