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Defiance City Council adopts CIC designation, approves pavement-marking contract and applies for Nature Works grant
Summary
At its June 23 meeting the council adopted an ordinance designating the Defiance County Community Improvement Corporation as the city's economic development agent, approved the annual pavement-marking contract, and authorized a Nature Works grant application for inclusive playground equipment at Ladd Spurrier/Veterans Park. A separate right-of-way vacation was tabled.
The Defiance City Council on June 23 adopted an ordinance designating the Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) of Defiance County as the city’s economic development agent under Ohio statute, approved the annual pavement-marking contract, and authorized the city administrator to apply for a Nature Works grant to fund inclusive playground equipment at Ladd Spurrier/Veterans Park.
Mr. O'Donnell explained that Section 1724.10 authorizes the city to designate a CIC; the designation enables the CIC to act on the city’s behalf in industrial and commercial development and, if needed, for blight remediation. Council suspended the rules and adopted the ordinance; the transcript records Mr. Hancock voting no while multiple members voted yes and the ordinance was declared adopted.
Council also reviewed and adopted the annual pavement-marking contract, with staff presenting a color-coded map of streets and centerline work and noting one additional section of Carnes Street will receive markings this year. Officials said city crews do small marking jobs but the contractor handles large-volume, technical work. The body suspended the call and adopted the contract as an emergency ordinance.
Separately, council authorized the city administrator to submit a Nature Works grant application to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for playground upgrades at Ladd Spurrier/Veterans Park, emphasizing inclusive equipment for children with different abilities. Council approved the motion to apply and adopted the ordinance to declare an emergency for grant-application purposes.
An ordinance proposing to vacate two small right-of-way parcels (portions of Thurston Street and Jackson Avenue) received its first reading and staff explanation; council moved to "let lay" further consideration until a later meeting. Several schedule items were also announced, including a special meeting to discuss zoning on July 28 at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.
What was decided: the CIC designation, the pavement-marking contract award, and the Nature Works grant application were each approved by council; the right-of-way vacation was tabled for later consideration. City staff said they will proceed with contract execution and grant application steps and provide follow-up as required by law and program rules.
