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Cheviot staff discuss grant applications, Opportunity Zone participation and drainage remediation
Summary
City staff reported that Resolution 26-07 authorizing a NatureWorks grant application was introduced; Safety Service Director Steve Braun said the Opportunity Zone program through Hamilton County could make the city eligible for federal funding and recommended Washington Avenue for Municipal Road Fund monies. Mayor Keller said he is consulting the engineer about a drainage problem on Glenmore Avenue.
At the June 16 meeting the council introduced Resolution 26-07 to authorize application for a NatureWorks grant; the resolution was introduced by Council member Dan Morgan and a motion for adoption was made, but the minutes provided do not explicitly record the final outcome for the resolution.
Safety Service Director Steve Braun told the council the city will need a resolution to participate in the Hamilton County Opportunity Zone program, which would make Cheviot eligible for certain federal funding for qualifying projects in the Opportunity Zone; he also said Washington Avenue has been recommended for Municipal Road Fund monies.
Mayor Sam D. Keller said he is consulting with the city engineer about remediation for an ongoing drainage issue at a property on Glenmore Avenue.
Why it matters: Grant applications and county program participation can unlock outside funding for local projects such as parks, sidewalks or road repairs. Council’s introductions and staff recommendations set priorities but do not themselves commit funding until formal applications and, where required, matching or follow-up approvals are completed.
Next steps: Staff will proceed with the procedural steps necessary to apply for grants and to pursue Opportunity Zone participation; the NatureWorks resolution will be prepared per the council’s process (the minutes do not show a final vote for RES 26-07).
