Resolution 720‑26 authorizes submitting an OPWC application for Timberlake Water Distribution System Improvements, a capital project estimated at $10,451,103. The county requested $4,999,999 from OPWC, with remaining funding from Ohio EPA loans and a $1M USDA earmark.

Council members reported updates on infrastructure projects (Drive Fork bridge deck pour and expected mid-December opening, OPWC application appeal for Broadway, trailhead subdivision paving and possible one-way conversion on Lower Harrison), upcoming holiday events and several economic-development openings expected to bring about 55 jobs.

County Engineer Adam Gove said temporary lighting will allow the Spring Mill roundabout to open today but permanent poles remain delayed; he asked the board to authorize two Ohio Public Works Commission grant applications — a $1.2M bridge replacement package (seeking $500,000) and a $1.0M resurfacing project (seeking $500,000) — which the board approved.

Delaware County approved cooperative agreements for Funtee Station Road improvements (widening and 2,500-foot extension for a new Olentangy high school) and authorized an OPWC application for Bail Canyon phase 3 (about 2,600 feet, turn lanes and a west-side shared-use path). Construction and funding steps are planned in 2027–28.

Council adopted Ordinance 152-2026 approving a joint cooperation agreement with Lucas County for the Sylvania Avenue sanitary sewer pumping station replacement. Shaw said Sylvania Township contributed $200,000; the project has an OPWC grant just under $900,000 and the remaining loan would be repaid with the city responsible for 16% and the county area 84% of flows over 20 years.

Sanitary engineering presented a $518,005.22 change order for Meadowbrook Drive and reported a low bid far below the engineer’s estimate for a later phase; federal principal forgiveness and OPWC grants cut the county’s net cost substantially.

City staff outlined debt-service timelines: a nearly $550,000 special-obligation bond payoff expected this year, OPWC loan retirement saving ~ $19,000 annually, and new fire-station GO bonds with an approximate annual debt-service of $354,000; USDA funding for the fire station and ambulance is still pending.

Council authorized an OPWC application for the Beaconsfield Boulevard sewer and roadway reconstruction project estimated at $5,142,044, with the city proposing $3,142,044 in local funds and requesting $500,000 grant plus a $1.5M, 30-year OPWC loan.

During the meeting the council approved multiple resolutions — including Resolution 26-53 (OPWC application), 26-54 (appropriations), 26-57 (waiver and adoption) and 26-63 (tax levies) — mostly by unanimous roll-call votes; a few items were held for November 2 committee review.

Council approved resolution 26-72 authorizing the city manager to apply for Ohio Public Works Commission funding for the East Central Avenue reconstruction project; staff estimates the total project at $7,400,000 and said construction is planned for 2028, with the application due the first week of November.

Council passed Resolution No. 65-26 to apply for OPWC funds for Beaconsfield Boulevard sewer rehabilitation and full roadway reconstruction, estimating a $5,142,044 project cost and requesting $500,000 in grant funds and a $1.5 million 30‑year loan; the city would provide $3,142,044 in local funds.

At its Oct. 7 meeting the Board of Clark County Commissioners unanimously approved multiple resolutions including a Pike Township planning agreement (2026‑0768), bridge change order (2026‑0769), OPWC grant authorization (2026‑0770), easements (2026‑0771–0772), intra‑fund transfers (2026‑0773), ARPA supplemental appropriation for OSU (2026‑0774), treasurer's report (2026‑0775), travel allowances (2026‑0776) and a contingent $30,500 transfer for a settlement (2026‑0777).

The board approved consent-agenda items including reimbursement for Memorial Day expenses ($5,900); a $50,000 domestic-violence grant; Pecor Stadium repairs ($1,590,000); and a Berkshire Road bridge replacement bid award to JTM Smith Construction for $1,569,822 (engineer estimate $1,661,000) funded 90% by an OPWC grant and 10% by a permissive auto fund.

The board voted to adopt Resolution 64326, awarding a $1,936,722 contract to Layton Trucking Inc. (doing business as Layton Services) for the Crop Road Drainage Outlet Improvement Part 2 project in Pleasant Township; the project is funded with OPWC dollars and was the lowest responsive bid from a 09/01/2026 bid opening.

Service Director reported the water-plant expansion is about 25% complete, crews repaired recent water-main leaks, a Class 3 operator vacancy is being recruited, and the city will pursue an OPWC grant for reconstruction and utility work on North and South Williams Street.

Council approved Resolution 2026-40 to authorize the city manager to prepare and submit an OPWC application for full reconstruction of North Williams Street and related improvements on South Williams Street, including water-main replacement, sewer lining and sidewalks; staff said funds would likely be available July 2027.

Chair Henderson reported completed asphalt repairs, upcoming concrete repairs, Cache Basin work scheduled for spring 2027 using Cuyahoga County CDBG funds, and noted a roughly $1,500,000 OPWC sanitary-sewer application for Sonoran Road/Metro Court with award notifications expected near Thanksgiving.

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The council adopted Resolution 43-26 to allow staff to finalize and submit an Ohio Public Works Commission grant application seeking roughly $700,000 toward a project estimated at just over $2 million to rebuild signals, repair base failures and resurface the Conroe Glen/North Fairfield intersection.

Staff presented and council authorized submittal of state OPWC and federal MVRPC (IIJA) applications for five projects — including Beaver Valley Road resurfacing, Indian Ripple resurfacing, Dayton Xenia Road widening, Patterson Road multiuse path and Indian Ripple widening — with staff explaining estimated costs, federal/local splits and required exemptions.

Administration asked the Budget & Finance Committee to authorize preparing an Ohio Public Works Commission application for street projects (Tarawa and DeArmond); the committee agreed to forward the legislation to council, noting the application could fund about 50% of a roughly $3–4M project and that the city would carry the other half through levy revenue or low‑interest loans.

The board adopted a resolution authorizing County Engineer (via Jeremy P. Evans) to submit Ohio Public Works Commission grant applications for a 2027 bridge and culvert replacements project (seeking 79% funding) and a roadway/drainage improvements project in Union Township (seeking 59%).

Council authorized staff to submit an Ohio Public Works Commission application for a $3.484 million West Loveland Avenue improvements project; the city plans to request roughly $874,720 from OPWC and expects additional contributions from ARC, MSD, and the downtown TIF.

Council voted to suspend committee and three‑reading requirements and adopted ordinance 172‑26 to apply for Ohio Public Works Commission funds for a stormwater project estimated at about $2 million, with a local share near $600,000 drawn from the stormwater utility fund.