The village of South Amherst recently applied to the State of Ohio Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Grant Program for a second time after an unsuccessful attempt last year. According to a newsletter from the village, the proposed project includes replacement of waterlines and storm sewer in a portion of West Main, Maple, Elm, Fern and […]
Lorain County is on solid ground for road salt supply levels and local officials do not anticipate any shortages for the winter season.
Assistant Lorain County Engineer Bob Klaiber said he doesnât see any supply problems in the near future. Lorain County entered the winter season with about 6,000 tons of salt on hand and are contracted for an additional 10,000 tons to take them through the winter.
According to the Ohio Department of Transportation District 3, Lorain County has used 3,086 tons so far this season which is slightly above the average range of 2,000.
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âDecember weather can fluctuate so much depending on the year, some years we barely see snow and therefore there is very little salt use,â said Crystal Neelon, public information officer for ODOT District 3. This year we have already had a couple of big storms which increased our usage, but has not caused any supply issues.
Lorain County commissioners are facing legal action by Columbia Local Schools Board of Education objecting to three proposed tax incentive financing (TIF) agreements.
On Dec. 10, the commissioners engaged outside counsel in response to the lawsuit filed Nov. 30 by Columbia Schools in Lorain County Common Pleas Court.
The lawsuit asks the court to throw out three TIF agreements, arguing they did not receive proper notice or hold a public hearing and they violate provisions of Ohio Revised Code.
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The proposed TIF proposal of 10 years at 75 percent exempts the value of improvements on private property from property taxes to help fund future infrastructure improvements such as roads.