Morrow County approves recommendations to fund Mount Gilead neighborhood projects
May 27, 2026 | Morrow County, Ohio
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Morrow County commissioners voted May 20 to approve staff recommendations for community development grants that include a focused allocation project in Mount Gilead and a larger neighborhood revitalization application.
The board endorsed a staff recommendation to fund an allocation-style grant and two competitive projects. A Mount Gilead representative told commissioners the allocation project for South Ridge Street will cost roughly $500,000, including $180,000 in grama funds; the village asked the county to handle bidding and contracting while the village contributes non‑grant money as local match. "The project's about a $500,000 project," the village representative said, describing curb and sidewalk work, replacement of service lines to remove lead where eligible, and the installation of pit water meters.
Commission staff said the neighborhood revitalization application covers a larger area and will pursue statewide competitive CDBG funding as well as Ohio Public Works Commission grants and local funds. The presenter noted some scope adjustments because of cost pressures and said paving would be paid from county or local funds while the grant would cover related infrastructure, such as service-line work and sanitary or storm sewer needs.
Commissioners discussed equitable distribution of allocation dollars across county communities and staff said they try not to submit projects from the same locality each cycle to spread funds countywide. The board asked staff to provide an interagency agreement and supporting engineering estimates before formal contracting; staff said they will return the documents for the commissioners' signature and will settle final costs after bids are received.
The motion to accept the DDG recommendation carried on the commissioners' motions and roll call votes recorded at the meeting.
The county will provide additional documentation and a contract for commissioners to sign before work proceeds. No construction contracts were awarded at the meeting; staff and village officials will complete pre‑contract paperwork and finalize the county's role in engineering and bidding.
The board endorsed a staff recommendation to fund an allocation-style grant and two competitive projects. A Mount Gilead representative told commissioners the allocation project for South Ridge Street will cost roughly $500,000, including $180,000 in grama funds; the village asked the county to handle bidding and contracting while the village contributes non‑grant money as local match. "The project's about a $500,000 project," the village representative said, describing curb and sidewalk work, replacement of service lines to remove lead where eligible, and the installation of pit water meters.
Commission staff said the neighborhood revitalization application covers a larger area and will pursue statewide competitive CDBG funding as well as Ohio Public Works Commission grants and local funds. The presenter noted some scope adjustments because of cost pressures and said paving would be paid from county or local funds while the grant would cover related infrastructure, such as service-line work and sanitary or storm sewer needs.
Commissioners discussed equitable distribution of allocation dollars across county communities and staff said they try not to submit projects from the same locality each cycle to spread funds countywide. The board asked staff to provide an interagency agreement and supporting engineering estimates before formal contracting; staff said they will return the documents for the commissioners' signature and will settle final costs after bids are received.
The motion to accept the DDG recommendation carried on the commissioners' motions and roll call votes recorded at the meeting.
The county will provide additional documentation and a contract for commissioners to sign before work proceeds. No construction contracts were awarded at the meeting; staff and village officials will complete pre‑contract paperwork and finalize the county's role in engineering and bidding.
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