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North Canton says $3 million ODNR Amler grant will fund mine investigation and remediation
Summary
City staff reported receipt of a $3 million Amler grant—the largest award in the state—to investigate and remediate mine-impacted properties; ODNR will visit the site and staff will meet in Columbus to coordinate implementation.
City staff told the North Canton City Council the city received a $3 million Amler grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to support mine investigation and remediation on city-owned properties.
Jason, a city staff member, said the award "was the largest award in the state of Ohio at $3 million" and that ODNR representatives will conduct a site walkthrough and hold follow-up meetings in Columbus to work through grant details and departmental responsibilities. He said the funds target remediation and investigation on the Stratavan and Orian properties and that engineers and staff will meet to integrate finance and departmental roles in implementation.
Officials said the grant will allow the city to begin technical work and planning for reuse of the land west and north of Meyer, but staff did not provide a detailed timeline in the transcript. City engineers and ODNR are scheduled to meet in the coming weeks to review the award's requirements and next steps.
The transcript does not include specific procurement actions or an implementation schedule; staff said more details will be developed in coordination with ODNR.
