Granville Authorizes State Funding Application for Newark-Granville Road Stormwater Improvements
The village authorized an application to the Ohio Public Works Commission to help fund drainage work addressing localized flooding.
The Granville Village Council on Oct. 21 approved a resolution authorizing the village manager to apply for state funding for stormwater improvements along Newark-Granville Road. The measure designates the planned drainage work to mitigate localized flooding along the road corridor as a priority need for the community.
Under the legislation, designated in village records as Resolution No. 2026-45 to identify the project in municipal filings, the village manager is authorized to seek financial assistance through the Ohio Public Works Commission's State Capital Improvement or Local Transportation Improvement programs. The measure also permits the manager to enter into any agreements necessary to secure the state assistance.
In an Oct. 16 memorandum recommending approval, Village Manager Herb Koehler advised council members that the application is for necessary stormwater improvements along the roadway. The approved resolution was certified following council action by Mayor Melissa Hartfield, Clerk of Council Autumn Klein, and Law Director William Mattes.
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The Granville Village Council on Oct. 21 approved a resolution authorizing the village manager to apply for state funding for stormwater improvements along Newark-Granville Road.
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WHEREAS, the Village of Granville is planning to make stormwater improvements along Newark-Granville Road to mitigate localized flooding, and WHEREAS, the infrastructure improvement herein above described is considered to be a priority need for the community and is a qualified project under the OPWC programs, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Granville Village Council: Section I: The Village Manager is hereby authorized to apply to the OPWC for funds as described above. Section II: The Village Manager is authorized to enter into any agreements as may be necessary and appropriate for obtaining this financial assistance. Passed this 21st day of October, 2026.
The measure designates the planned drainage work to mitigate localized flooding along the road corridor as a priority need for the community.
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WHEREAS, the Village of Granville is planning to make stormwater improvements along Newark-Granville Road to mitigate localized flooding, and WHEREAS, the infrastructure improvement herein above described is considered to be a priority need for the community and is a qualified project under the OPWC programs,
Under the legislation, designated in village records as Resolution No. 2026-45 to identify the project in municipal filings, the village manager is authorized to seek financial assistance through the Ohio Public Works Commission's State Capital Improvement or Local Transportation Improvement programs.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-45 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OHIO PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION (OPWC) STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND / OR LOCAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM(S) AND TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS AS REQUIRED
The measure also permits the manager to enter into any agreements necessary to secure the state assistance.
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Section II: The Village Manager is authorized to enter into any agreements as may be necessary and appropriate for obtaining this financial assistance.
The approved resolution was certified following council action by Mayor Melissa Hartfield, Clerk of Council Autumn Klein, and Law Director William Mattes.
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Mayor, Melissa Hartfield Attest: Approved to form: _________________________ _________________________ Autumn Klein, Clerk of Council Law Director, William Mattes
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In an Oct. 16 memorandum recommending approval, Village Manager Herb Koehler advised council members that the application is for necessary stormwater improvements along the roadway.
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To: Village Council From: Herb Koehler, Village Manager Date: October 16, 2026 Re: Staff Notes – October 21, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Ordinance No. 24 - 2026. An ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 16 - 2025 for the fiscal year 2026 annual budget to provide for adjustments. Please see Carie’s memo for explanations. Staff recommends approval. Ordinance No. 25 - 2026. An ordinance to make appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures of the Village of Granville for the fiscal year of 2027. Staff recommends setting the public hearing for November 4 th. Resolution No. 2026 - 43 . A resolution to appoint Steve Flowers to the Environmental Sustainability Committee to represent the Township Trustees. Staff recommends approval. Resolution No. 2026 - 44 . A resolution accepting the amounts and rates as determined by the Budget Commission and authorize the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the County Auditor. This is a housekeeping item done annually. Staff recommends approval. Resolution No. 2026 - 45. A resolution to authorize the Village Manager to submit an application to participate in the Ohio Public Works Commission State Capital Improvement and/or Local Transportation Improvement Programs. This is for necessary stormwater improvements along Newark - Granville Road. Staff recommends approval.