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Council approves road program award and authorizes $100,000 MRF application; OKs $50,000 OPWC grant for Hazelwood work
Summary
Council awarded the 2026 road program to Specialized Construction, authorized the engineer to submit a $100,000 MRF funding request for Bell Road East, and adopted an Ohio Public Works Commission agreement for a $50,000 Hazelwood storm/pavement grant.
Council moved forward on two capital funding tracks at the July 20 meeting.
The streets committee recommended awarding the 2026 road program contract to Specialized Construction for $274,766.10 to repave Waverly Lane and address culvert/apron repairs on Bell Road East; council moved, seconded and approved the award.
Engineer briefed council on county MRF funds and said county staff indicated a safe request amount might be near $72,000 but that the county would counteroffer; the engineer asked council to authorize a $100,000 application. Council voted to authorize the engineer to submit that request to the county for Bell Road East.
Separately, council adopted an agreement with the Ohio Public Works Commission for a $50,000 grant toward the Hazelwood storm and pavement project. The engineer had emphasized survey and access work needed on several private parcels to complete design for the storm-sewer improvements.
Why it matters: The actions set in motion construction and grant-seeking that will affect village roads and storm infrastructure. The approved contract funds immediate 2026 work, while the grant applications and OPWC agreement will shape design and schedule.
Votes at a glance: award 2026 road program to Specialized Construction — motion passed (voice vote); authorize engineer to submit $100,000 MRF application — motion passed; adopt OPWC $50,000 grant agreement — motion passed by roll call.
Next steps: Engineer to pursue property access agreements for survey work, resubmit county MRF application and finalize contract administration for the 2026 road program.
