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Waynesville council adopts emergency ordinance to seek $1.3 million OPWC grant
Summary
Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 2024-027 as an emergency, authorizing the Village Manager to apply for a $1.3 million Ohio Public Works Commission grant; the state would cover 59% and the Village 41% of the project cost.
Waynesville Village Council on Aug. 19 voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-027 as an emergency, allowing the Village Manager to prepare and submit an application to participate in Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) capital and local transportation improvement programs. The ordinance covers a $1.3 million project with an estimated state share of 59% and a Village contribution of 41%.
Council waived the two-reading rule and then voted to adopt the ordinance in emergency form, each motion carrying 7-0. Village officials said Wayne Township agreed to collaborate on the application to strengthen the Village’s chances for funding. The measure gives the Village Manager authority to execute contracts as required by the OPWC process. No specific project components beyond the OPWC application were detailed during the meeting.
The ordinance action means staff can finalize and submit grant materials; Council did not specify construction start dates or a project timeline during the meeting. The Village will return to Council with contract details or further project approvals as part of the normal procurement and oversight process.
