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Marble Cliff officials outline Cambridge Boulevard project funding, engineering plans
Summary
At a Feb. 9 special meeting, Marble Cliff leaders reviewed financing and contracting steps for the Cambridge Boulevard Improvements Project, confirmed a $4.5 million loan cap in a presented resolution, and discussed resident outreach and engineering services; no final council votes on the project were taken.
Mayor Matthew P. Cincione opened the Village of Marble Cliff’s special council meeting on Feb. 9 by reviewing the status of the Cambridge Boulevard Improvements Project and its financing.
The council heard from a village staff member identified as Mr. Zmith, who said the Village’s Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) application and proposed funding were reviewed at the state level and that he is more confident OPWC funding "will come through as expected." Zmith emphasized that OPWC funds cannot be used to pay for landscaping and said additional paperwork would be required if more funds become available to meet the Village’s full request.
The presentation included Resolution R-2674-25, described by Mayor Cincione as a declaration of the Village’s official intent to reimburse its Cambridge Boulevard Improvements Fund for the Cambridge Boulevard Improvements Project (OPWC ID Number 40-V-02) with proceeds of tax-exempt State of Ohio debt. Council President Dow T. Voelker asked whether the resolution’s stated amount represented the project maximum; Mr. Zmith confirmed the resolution references a $4.5 million maximum loan amount, leaving room for supplemental funding if obtained.
Council members also considered Ordinance O-2740-26 (second reading), which would authorize the mayor and fiscal officer to enter an agreement with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for professional engineering services. When Council Member Matthew E. Turner asked what the services would include, Mr. Zmith said the agreement covers engineering work, project management, managing resident interactions and communications, and maintaining the Village’s relationship with REALM to oversee contractors Strawser and EMI during the project.
Council and staff discussed a proposed resident communication plan that would include a project-specific website linked from the Village site, a community meeting before construction begins, weekly email updates and named contacts for specific questions. Mr. Zmith and Village staff will continue developing the outreach plan.
Council reviewed Ordinance O-2741-26 (second reading), accepting a bid for the Cambridge Boulevard Improvements Project, waiving bid irregularities, and declaring an emergency. Mayor Cincione told visitors the Village is planning for the project to begin this calendar year if Council approves the outstanding legislation.
No formal council votes on the resolution or ordinances were recorded in the minutes. The meeting closed after a motion to adjourn by Council President Dow T. Voelker, seconded by Council Member Joanne C. Taylor; the motion passed unanimously and Mayor Cincione adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m.
Next steps identified in the meeting record include continued work on the OPWC reimbursement paperwork if additional funds are secured, finalizing the engineering agreement language, and developing the resident communication plan. Any formal approvals required to start construction remain subject to subsequent council action.
