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CITY OF LORAIN
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7.f.
City Council Regular Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 01/20/2026
- Submitted by:
- Gwen Frey
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION OR LEGISLATION TITLE:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SAFETY/SERVICE DIRECTOR TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDING ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LORAIN FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2028 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL (SRTS) PROGRAM.
PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND:
In the State of Ohio, the United States Congress has set aside monies for Safe Routes to School Projects through the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). ODOT has made this money available to local municipalities. The City of Lorain intends to make application to apply for these funds. The City of Lorain’s 2028 Safe Routes to School Program will fund the installation of new pedestrian improvements and the repair and replacement of deficient sidewalk, curb ramps, and crosswalks near schools in Lorain. The project has an estimated cost not to exceed $500,000.00. The 2028 Safe Routes to School Program requires no local match.
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL:
Consideration and approval.
Fiscal Impact
- Funds Available in Current Year Budget (Y/N):
- N
- Estimated Total Expenditure:
- $500,000
- List of Funding Source and/or Account Number:
- ODOT
- Estimate of Incoming Revenue (fees, grants, etc.):
- $500,000 in grant funds
Financing Requirements (Bonds, Loans, Lease, etc.):
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Carrion | Rey Carrion | 12/10/2025 04:30 PM |
| Mayor Bradley | Jack Bradley | 12/10/2025 08:44 PM |
| Harper | Michele Beko | 12/11/2025 11:42 AM |
| G. Frey (Originator) | Gwen Frey | 12/31/2025 04:26 PM |
| Carrion | Rey Carrion | 12/31/2025 05:30 PM |
| G. Frey (Originator) | Gwen Frey | 01/02/2026 09:41 AM |
| Carrion | Rey Carrion | 01/15/2026 05:08 PM |
| Mayor Bradley | Jack Bradley | 01/15/2026 06:06 PM |
| Harper | Anita Harper | 01/16/2026 09:10 AM |
| P. Riley | Michele Beko | 01/16/2026 10:44 AM |
- Form Started By:
- Gwen Frey
- Started On:
- 12/10/2025 10:55 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 01/16/2026
| VOTE ON PASSAGE | |||||
| AYE | NAY | AYE | NAY | ||
| Springowski | Torres | ||||
| Dimacchia | Gonzalez | ||||
| Fallis | Arroyo | ||||
| Drwal | Bearer | ||||
| Kempton | Thornsberry | ||||
| Carter | Arredondo | ||||