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Clark County commissioners approve PY2026 CDIS, clear CDBG and CHIP applications
Summary
The Clark County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the PY2026 Community Development Implementation Strategy, authorizing CDBG allocations for Springfield and Bethel townships, a $465,000 critical infrastructure request from New Carlisle, and a $550,000 CHIP partnership with New Carlisle.
The Clark County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on June 3 to approve the PY2026 Community Development Implementation Strategy, clearing allocations and competitive grant applications for the coming program year. Commissioner Charles A. Patterson moved for approval and Commissioner Greg R. Kaffenbarger seconded; the roll call vote was Kaffenbarger Yes, Patterson Yes and Sasha L. Rittenhouse Yes.
Ethan Harris, Clark County Community and Economic Development Director, told the board this was Public Hearing #2 and that Hearing #1 had been held April 24, 2026 in compliance with HUD and Ohio Department of Development requirements. Harris outlined the Allocation Program applicants and the competitive Critical Infrastructure application from New Carlisle, and said the county will also apply for owner home rehabilitation and repair funding and partner with New Carlisle on a CHIP program. “Over the past 7 years the county has brought in approximately $5.5 million in CDBG grants into the community,” Harris said. The board approved the CDIS as presented.
