FY 25 Community Project Funding Requests

City of Wellston Water Treatment Plant Project 

• Location: Jackson County 
• Funding Recipient: City of Wellston 
• Recipient Address: 203 East Broadway Street, Wellston, OH 45692 
• Description: The Wellston Water Treatment Plant Project involves the construction of a new, centralized Water Treatment Plant (WTP) to replace the existing North and South plants. This comprehensive infrastructure initiative aims to enhance water quality, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in delivering clean drinking water to the residents of Wellston. Advanced treatment processes and state-of-the-art technology will ensure that residents have access to safe and clean drinking water. This improvement in water quality is essential for protecting public health and well-being, reducing the risk of waterborne diseases, and enhancing overall quality of life. Consolidating the operations of two existing Water Treatment Plants into a single, centralized facility will enhance operational safety. ($5,000,000) 
• Certification of No Financial Interest and Federal Nexus Statement 
• Support Letters 

Village of Sardinia Wastewater Treatment Plant & Lift Station Improvements Project: 

• Location: Brown County 
• Funding Recipient: Village of Sardinia 
• Recipient Address: 151 Maple Avenue, Sardinia, OH 45171 
• Description: This project will fund improvements to the Village of Sardinia, Ohio's wastewater treatment plant and sewer lift stations to ensure clean water service for the residents of this rural community in need. Specifically, 6 blowers at the WWTP and 2 pumps at each lift station are beyond their useful lifespans and in need of replacement. All residents and visitors to the Village of Sardinia will benefit from the proposed improvements to the WWTP and lift stations. It is the highest imperative that the Village have properly functioning wastewater treatment facilities. ($560,808) 
• Certification of No Financial Interest and Federal Nexus Statement 
• Support Letters 

Winchester Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project: 

• Location: Adams County
• Funding Recipient: Village of Winchester
• Recipient Address: 24 W. Washington St., PO Box 156, Winchester, OH 45697
• Description: The project will expand the Village of Winchester’s Wastewater Treatment Plant to service the northern portion of Adams County. The regional wastewater treatment plant will address the Findings and Orders from the Ohio EPA regarding the failing septic systems in the unincorporated area of Cherry Fork. In addition, the Wastewater Treatment Plant will service the Village of Winchester and the currently unserved area along State Road 32. The plant will discharge to the Elk Fork Creek. The Village’s current treatment plant is a lagoon style and is generally adequate to treatment residential waste. However, now that the Village has agreed to be become a regional plant and service areas outside their boundaries, it needs to be upgraded to a mechanical plant to meet the needs of the overall area. Upgrading the plant will benefit all property owners in the area by discharging a quality effluent into the creeks and rivers. ($2,500,711) 
• Certification of No Financial Interest and Federal Nexus Statement
• Support Letters 

Rockbridge Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project 

• Location: Hocking County 
• Funding Recipient: Hocking County Commissioners 
• Recipient Address: 1 E Main St, Ste 103, Logan, OH 43138 
• Description: The Rockbridge Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project represents a critical endeavor aimed at modernizing and rehabilitating the wastewater infrastructure within Rockbridge Village. The village's existing wastewater infrastructure, predominantly comprised of aging Vitrified Clay Pipe, is in a state of disrepair, facing increasing risks of failures, leaks, and overflows. This project will repair and replace deteriorating sewer lines, address structural deficiencies, and reduce the risk of leaks and overflows, enhancing public health, safety, and environmental protection ($901,184.80) 
• Certification of No Financial Interest and Federal Nexus Statement 
• Support Letters 

Cooks Hill Road Repair Project 

• Location: Ross County 
• Funding Recipient: Ross County Engineer 
• Recipient Address: 15 N. Paint St, Suite 200, Chillicothe, OH 45601 
• Description: Cooks Hill Road is a local road in Ross County, Ohio that serves as a crucial connector between State Route-772 and State Route-104, two major thoroughfares with relatively high Annual Average Daily Traffic. The road's closure due to slips has forced detours for emergency services and residents, adding time and distance to their routes. Restoring this road will greatly improve connectivity and reduce travel times between these important routes. The closure of Cooks Hill Road has notably affected the response times and routes of emergency services, particularly the township fire and EMS department. Reopening the road will allow quicker and more efficient access for first responders, potentially improving emergency response times and overall safety for residents in the area. ($6,000,000) 
  
• Certification of No Financial Interest and Federal Nexus Statement 
• Support Letters 

Ohio River Way Access for ALL Project 

• Location: Across the 2nd District 
• Funding Recipient: Ohio Department of Natural Resources 
• Recipient Address: 2045 Morse Road, Building D-3, Columbus, OH 43229 
• Description: This project is intended to fund the deployment of up to 17 ADA compliant kayak/canoe docks (and 40 informational kiosks) at major public boat ramps across Southern Ohio from Hamilton County to Meigs County. Once these docks are deployed, this 223 mile stretch of the Ohio will be the most accessible section of any major river in America for paddlers of ALL abilities. This project will promote access, safety, tourism, job creation and physical/mental health. ($1,776,500) 
• Certification of No Financial Interest and Federal Nexus Statement 
• Support Letters 

Garnet A. Wilson Public Library Project 

• Location: Pike County 
• Funding Recipient: Garnet A. Wilson Public Library 
• Recipient Address: 207 N. Market St, Waverly, OH 45690 
• Description: This project is intended to construct a new main library facility in Waverly, Ohio. A new facility is needed because the library has outgrown its location, and the current building is plagued with time-consistent wear, water damage resulting in multiple cracks inside and outside the building, a leaking roof, and constant humidity. In addition, a recent fire in an adjacent building caused significant fire, smoke, and water damage to the library on top of existing wear and tear. This funding would allow the community to build a new public library that would serve as an easily accessible central hub for necessary services like access to computers, internet, educational programs, and job search assistance. ($4,300,000) 
• Certification of No Financial Interest and Federal Nexus Statement 
• Support Letters 

Village of Williamsport Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project 

• Location: Pickaway County
• Funding Recipient: Village of Williamsport
• Recipient Address: 300 Ballard Avenue, P.O. Box 1, Williamsport, OH 43164
• Description: The Village of Williamsport is facing significant challenges with its sanitary sewer system, particularly concerning inflow and infiltration (I&I). During heavy rainfall, the system is so susceptible to I&I that sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) are a common occurrence, especially when rainfall intensities reach over 2 inches. These SSOs result in raw sewage overflowing onto the ground and toward the Village's sand filter building, creating unsanitary conditions and violating Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) regulations. To address these challenges, the Village has developed a 25-year rehabilitation plan, which has received approval from the Ohio EPA. This project would preliminary costs of sewer inspection and rehab, including over 1,700 linear feet of sanitary sewer lining construction as part of that comprehensive plan. ($271,704) 
• Certification of No Financial Interest and Federal Nexus Statement
• Support Letters 

Coles Boulevard Improvement Project 

• Location: Scioto County 
• Funding Recipient: City of Portsmouth 
• Recipient Address: 728 Second St. Rm 25, Portsmouth, OH 45662 
• Description: Coles Boulevard in Portsmouth services the northern part of the community and has a deteriorated condition involving roadway surface, curbing, and drainage system. The corridor lacks ADA curb ramps and sections of the sidewalks have deteriorated over the years from the poor drainage on the corridor. In 2021, the city of Portsmouth conducted a Feasibility-Safety Study of a 0.9-mile section of Coles Boulevard to evaluate crash patterns and determine safety countermeasures to address safety issues. This project would help address the issues identified by improving roadway standards/geometrics, enhancing safety and operations, and improving non-motorized facilities. ($1,500,000) 
• Certification of No Financial Interest and Federal Nexus Statement 
• Support Letters 

Village of Manchester Community Wide Sidewalks Project 

• Location: Adams County 
• Funding Recipient: Village of Manchester 
• Recipient Address: 400 Pike Street, Manchester, OH 45144
• Description: The Village of Manchester currently has 47,496 linear feet of sidewalk existing and, by an initial study, an estimated 39,870 is recommended to fill the remaining gaps. This project will fill the gaps in the sidewalk, prioritizing gaps near the school, parks and other public destinations. These funds will be spent doing the necessary work to assess, find, and construct the sidewalks to fill the gaps. Sidewalks are critical to communities because they provide pedestrians of all ages, physical abilities, and economic status with safe connection through and within their community. ($6,000,000) 
• Certification of No Financial Interest and Federal Nexus Statement
• Support Letters 

Wellston Police Department MARCS Radio Upgrades Project 

• Location: Jackson County 
• Funding Recipient: The Wellston Police Department 
• Recipient Address: 203 East Broadway, Wellston, OH 45692 
• Description: MARCS, Multi-Agency Radio Communications System, is dedicated to providing Ohio's First Responders and Public Safety Providers with state-of-the-art wireless digital communications, and to promote interoperability, in order to save lives and maximize effectiveness in both normal operations and emergency situations. The Wellston Police Department's current MARCS radios, both portable and mobile, will be obsolete and not usable on the MARCS network in 2025. This project would fund the purchase of portable radios for every officer and dispatch center (15), along with mobile radios for each patrol vehicle (10). Purchase of this equipment will enable WPD officers to continue communications with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Jackson County Sheriff's Office, EMS, Fire Departments, and other neighboring law enforcement agencies. The aforementioned departments/agencies all utilize MARCS as a primary source of communication, leaving WPD in a vulnerable position if funds are not secured to replace the obsolete radios before 2025. ($300,000) 
• Certification of No Financial Interest and Federal Nexus Statement 
• Support Letters 

Gallia County Senior Center Project 

• Location: Gallia County 
• Funding Recipient: Gallia County Commissioners 
• Recipient Address: 18 Locust Street, Gallipolis, OH 45631 
• Description: This project would fund the construction a new 9500 square foot building to house the Gallia County Senior Center. The current building was built in 1906 to be used as an infirmary and is in a state of disrepair. By building a new facility, the project will address numerous safety issues impacting Gallia county seniors. The new center will also improve access to services for seniors in the community, including adult day care, home care, transportation, and nutrition. ($4,000,000) 
• Certification of No Financial Interest and Federal Nexus Statement 
• Support Letters