Greenville selected for $1.2 million grant

The City of Greenville has been selected for funding of a $1.2 million grant through the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Small City Program. Greenville was one of seven cities in Ohio that were awarded funding from this Program of $13.0 million which was announced the first part of June 2013. 

The proposed project will take place on Sweitzer Street from Pine Street to Fourth Street and then proceeding down Fourth Street to Sycamore Street. Work proposed includes reconstruction and widening of the street along with new curbs, sidewalk, storm drainage, and catch basins. A more visible crosswalk pattern will be placed at the intersection of Central & West Fourth Street that serves the Greenville Junior High School.  The project will also involve replacement of sanitary sewer, increasing the size of the water line, new service laterals, and fire hydrants. Mote & Associates, Inc., consulting engineer has estimated the project to cost $2,350,000. 

Curt Garrison, Safety/Service Director introduced the Small City Program to the City Council the first of the year along with Susan Laux, Grants & Funding Specialist of Mote & Associates, Inc. The Council concurred that this Program could be an important benefit to the City and immediately gave their support. The application was prepared and submitted on behalf of the City by Ms. Laux on March 1st of this year. 

The City will be scheduling a meeting with ODOT in the near future to confirm the project scope and obtain final approval of the funds. The construction year will also be determined at that time. ODOT will be providing 80% of the construction costs related to the street, curb, sidewalk, and drainage. The City of Greenville is responsible for the remaining 20% along with the water and sanitary utility replacements.